WCSB
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WCSB is the student operated college radio station of Cleveland State University
. It began broadcasting in 1976 on the FM
frequency 89.3 MHz.
The programming is freeform
, ranging from independent label rock to hip hop, jazz, metal, blues, classical and several ethnic programs. The station operates on funding from the University in addition to annual fall fundraisers called "Radiothons." Roughly half of the station's funding comes from public support.
Cleveland State University
Cleveland State University is a public university located in downtown Cleveland, Ohio. It was established in 1964 when the state of Ohio assumed control of Fenn College, and it absorbed the Cleveland-Marshall College of Law in 1969...
. It began broadcasting in 1976 on the FM
FM broadcasting
FM broadcasting is a broadcasting technology pioneered by Edwin Howard Armstrong which uses frequency modulation to provide high-fidelity sound over broadcast radio. The term "FM band" describes the "frequency band in which FM is used for broadcasting"...
frequency 89.3 MHz.
The programming is freeform
Freeform (radio format)
Freeform, or freeform radio, is a radio station programming format in which the disc jockey is given total control over what music to play, regardless of music genre or commercial interests. Freeform radio stands in contrast to most commercial radio stations, in which DJs have little or no...
, ranging from independent label rock to hip hop, jazz, metal, blues, classical and several ethnic programs. The station operates on funding from the University in addition to annual fall fundraisers called "Radiothons." Roughly half of the station's funding comes from public support.