CBR-FM
CBC Music station in Calgary
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CBR-FM is a Canadian radio station, broadcasting on 102.1 FM in Calgary, Alberta. It broadcasts the programming of the CBC Music network. CBR-FM's studios are located on Westmount Boulevard Northwest just west of downtown Calgary, while its transmitter is located at 85th Street Southwest and Old Banff Coach Road in western Calgary. CBR-FM was launched on September 29, 1975.
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| Broadcast area | |
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| Frequency | 102.1 MHz |
| Branding | CBC Music |
| Programming | |
| Format | Adult contemporary/Classical music/Jazz |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Canadian Broadcasting Corporation |
| CBR, CBCX-FM, CBRT-DT | |
| History | |
First air date | September 29, 1975 |
Call sign meaning | Canadian Broadcasting Corporation Calgary (R) |
| Technical information | |
| Class | C |
| ERP | 100 kWs |
| HAAT | 302.5 metres (992 ft) |
Transmitter coordinates | 51.049°N 114.098°W |
| Links | |
| Website | CBC Calgary |
The jazz program Tonic, hosted by Tim Tamashiro, originated from CBR-FM. It previously hosted only the weekend version until the retirement of Montreal-based weekday host Katie Malloch in 2012.
As of Winter 2020, CBR-FM is the 14th-most-listened-to radio station in the Calgary market according to a PPM data report released by Numeris.[1]
Rebroadcasters
| City of licence | Identifier | Frequency | RECNet | CRTC Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lethbridge | CBBC-FM | 91.7 FM | Query | |
| Red Deer | CBR-FM-1 | 99.9 FM | Query | 2004-116 |
