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, broadcasting to the

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, area on 93.1 FM. KSLG is branded as K-Slug, which refers to the banana slugs native to the region. Its parent company is Lost Coast Communications, Inc. with sister stations

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, KLGE and KWPT.Lost Coast Communications launches documentary series on marijuana
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History

KSLG-FM launched on May 1, 2001, three years after Lost Coast Communications secured the license from the FCC. Lost Coast Communications paid another radio operator, Eureka Broadcasting, US$70,000 to withdraw a bid for the 94.1

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, then had to secure investors to begin operating.K-SLUG hits airwaves
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with a majority of the playlist only dating back a few years. The playlist features some more recognizable artists, listener submissions, artists with smaller followings, non-singles, deep cuts and artists with little to no money behind them. The station uses their website,

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as tools to connect with listeners in the Humboldt County area. They also actively use the airwaves and social networks for giveaways and contests.

References

External links

Official Website
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