System/Policy
Owner donates commercial radio station to California’s KCLU
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The donation of KSYV will help KCLU extend its broadcast to audiences that are difficult to reach due to challenging terrain.
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The donation of KSYV will help KCLU extend its broadcast to audiences that are difficult to reach due to challenging terrain.
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