KSGR (91.1

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) is a

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, and serving the

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. It is branded as "Solid Ground Radio" and is owned by the Calvary Chapel of the Coastlands, Inc. "Solid Ground" is a reference to the Biblical

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of the "Two Builders." The studios and offices are on Rodd Field Road in Corpus Christi. KSGR is a Class C3 station with an

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(ERP) of 5,400

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s. It has an

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to increase its power to 40,000 watts.Radio-Locator.com/KSGR
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Programming

KSGR is listener-supported and it broadcasts a

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. The hosts include

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and

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. Donations are sought on the air and on line.

References

External links

KSGR official website
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