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| name = KSLG-FM |
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| frequency = 94.1 ] |
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| airdate = May 1, 2001 |
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| branding = K-Slug |
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| slogan = Humboldt's New Rock! |
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| format = ] |
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| erp = 4,500 ]s |
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| haat = {{convert|527.5|m|ft|sp=us}} |
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| class = C1 |
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| facility_id = 82688 |
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| owner = Lost Coast Communications |
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'''KSLG-FM''' is a commercial ] music ] in ], broadcasting to the ], area on 94.1 ]. KSLG-FM is branded as K-Slug, which refers to the ]s native to the region. Its parent company is Lost Coast Communications with sister stations ], ] and ].<ref>, Redwood Times, February 7, 2012, accessed 13 June 2013.</ref> |
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==History== |
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'''KSLG-FM''' launched on May 1, 2001, three years after Lost Coast Communications secured the license from the ]. Lost Coast Communications paid another radio operator, Eureka Broadcasting, US$70,000 to withdraw a bid for the 94.1 ], then had to secure investors to begin operating.<ref name = "NCJ">, North Coast Journal, May 5, 2001, accessed 13 June 2013</ref> |
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The station used MySpace,<ref>Haines, Kim. "". ''Eureka Times-Standard'', August 15, 2006, accessed 13 June 2013</ref> ] and ] as tools to connect with fans and local bands in the ] area. They also actively use the social networks for giveaways and contests.{{Citation needed|date=June 2013}} |
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==Personalities== |
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In the beginning, '''KSLG''' was: John Matthews, a veteran of ] in Los Angeles, and Dr. Syd Reagan III, "bastard son of 99 Republicans."<ref name = "NCJ" /> Matthews still mans the morning slot from 6 a.m. to 12 noon PST. |
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Myles Cochrane hosts from 12 noon to 6 P.M. PST. |
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Captain Chris P was the first evening host for KSLG. He was perhaps best known for speaking in gibberish.{{Citation needed|date=June 2013}} |
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Makeisha followed Captain Chris P into the night host position. She also hosted the station's first metal feature, "Get Your Rocks Off." |
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Mitch Hinman took over as the evening host, following Makeisha. |
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Ashley Ramone covered nights, post-Mitch Hinman and had a feature called "4 Degrees Of Tool" to link the rock band ] to other artists. |
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Plastic Jackson hosted the evening show "Happy Endings." |
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Jen Savage hosted middays and from Fall 2009 to Fall 2012 she hosted weekend afternoons. |
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Monica Topping hosted weekend middays and the Slug Festivities Guide. |
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Dr. Syd Reagan III hosted afternoons until November 2012. |
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==References== |
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==External links== |
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*{{FM station data|KSLG}} |
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{{Eureka Radio}} |
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{{Modern Rock Radio Stations in California}} |
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{{Lost Coast Communications}} |
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