About KACU
89.7 KACU-FM signed on June 2, 1986. On that date, transition from a carrier
current campus station to a 33,000-watt FM National Public Radio broadcast
affiliate became complete.
Now in our 21st year, 89.7 KACU has been broadcasting the best news
coverage from National Public Radio, a variety of quality daytime music and
nighttime classical, and an assortment of programs to inform, amuse, and
entertain our listeners in the Big Country. KACU programming is provided by American Public Media, Public Radio International and BBC World Service.
89.7 KACU broadcasts from Abilene Christian University in Abilene, Texas.
The station broadcasts to 27 counties in the West Texas region.
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John Best, KACU-FM and KUF-TV
John became General Manager of KACU in 2001 and a degree in classical music from Hardin Simmons University and a masters degree in digital media from Abilene Christian University. John manages 89.7 KACU-FM and KUF-TV Channel 7. He can be reached at 325.674.2438 or by email
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Ron Harden, Program Director/Operations Manager
Ron is the newest member of the KACU family coming from commercial radio where he gained experience as an announcer and later worked as Sales Manager and General Manager. He works as Audio Engineer and a Director/Producer for 1st Baptist Church television ministry. Ron attended Hardin-Simmons University. Ron manages the programming and operations for KACU and can be reached at 325.674.4939 or
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Myra Dean, Development Director
Myra can help you with underwriting questions and set up an underwriting schedule for your business. Before coming to KACU as an employee, Myra was an avid fan and on-air guest of KACU. Myra has a master’s degree from Hardin Simmons University and years of management and marketing experience. Contact her at 325.674.2437 or email
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Terri Peterson Membership Director/Business Manager
Terri coordinates on-air membership drives, renewals, premium and gift processing and manages the station finances. She is a 1983 graduate of Abilene Christian University with a B.S. in education. Questions? Call Terri at 325.674.2453. or by email
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Sandy Byers, Traffic Manager
Sandy is KACU's Traffic Manager and Administrative Assistant. She was honored as Outstanding Staff of ACU. Sandy manages customer service, the station logs and has kept the station running for 20 years. Contact her at 325.674.2441 or by email
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James Thompson, Senior Broadcast Engineer
Nationally certified engineer, James maintains all studio and broadcast operations: computer automation, transmitter, and tower for KACU and KUF-TV. James trained on aviation navigation systems in the Air Force, receiving an associate’s degree from Community College of the Air Force. Contact him at 325.674.2426 or email
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Dave Smith, Operations Assistant
ACU graduate with a B.S. in Electronic Media, Dave handles daily operation duties and trains student announcers. Dave trained as a student announcer and now produces his own show, The Appetizer. Contact Dave at 325.674.2392 or email
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