CKWM-FM
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| Broadcast area | Kentville |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 94.9 MHz (FM) |
| Branding | Magic 94.9 |
| Programming | |
| Format | Adult contemporary |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Maritime Broadcasting System |
| CKEN-FM | |
| History | |
First air date | March 14, 1965 as CKEN-FM |
Call sign meaning | C Kentville-Wolfville Municipality (broadcast area) |
| Technical information | |
| Class | C |
| ERP | 100 kWs (horizontal only) |
| HAAT | 237.4 meters (779 ft) |
| Links | |
| Webcast | Listen Live |
| Website | magic949.ca |
CKWM-FM is a Canadian radio station broadcasting from Kentville, Nova Scotia at 94.9 FM owned by the Maritime Broadcasting System. The station currently plays an adult contemporary format branded on-air as Magic 94.9.
The station began broadcasting on March 14, 1965 as CKEN-FM. From 1981 to 1988 it was a station affiliate of CBC Stereo. [1][2]
On January 10, 2003, CKEN moved to sister station CKWM-FM’s 97.7 MHz frequency from 1490 AM. [3] CKWM-FM Magic 97 took the 94.9 frequency that CKEN had applied for, becoming Magic 94.9, while CKEN became AVR (Annapolis Valley Radio) at 97.7 FM.
References
[edit]- ^ Decision CRTC 86-1198
- ^ "CKWM-FM | History of Canadian Broadcasting".
- ^ Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2002-165, CKEN Kentville - Conversion to FM band, CRTC, July 2, 2002
External links
[edit]- Magic 94.9
- CKWM-FM at The History of Canadian Broadcasting by the Canadian Communications Foundation
- CKWM-FM in the REC Canadian station database
45°09′46″N 64°33′24″W / 45.16278°N 64.55667°W
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