CKPP-FM
Radio station in Prescott, Ontario
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CKPP-FM is a radio station which broadcasts a variety hits format on 107.9 MHz (FM) in Prescott, Ontario, Canada. CKPP's studio is located in Kemptville, while its transmitter is located near Prescott.
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| Frequency | 107.9 MHz |
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| Branding | 107.9 Moose FM |
| Programming | |
| Language | English |
| Format | Variety hits |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Vista Broadcast Group |
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| History | |
First air date | October 20, 2015 |
| Technical information | |
| Class | A |
| ERP | 1 kW Average 4.2 kW Maximum |
| HAAT | 120 metres (390 ft) |
| Links | |
| Webcast | Listen Live |
| Website | myprescottnow.com/moose-fm |
History
On February 16, 2011, Haliburton Broadcasting Group submitted an application to operate a new FM Radio station in the Town of Prescott at 107.9 MHz. On November 10, 2011, this application received approval from the CRTC.[1]
On April 23, 2012 Vista Broadcast Group, which owns a number of radio stations in western Canada, announced a deal to acquire Haliburton Broadcasting Group, in cooperation with Westerkirk Capital.[2] The transaction was approved by the CRTC on October 19, 2012.[3]
Launch as 107.9 Coast FM
CKPP began broadcasting as 107.9 Coast FM on October 20, 2015 At 12:00 PM EST.[4]
Moose FM
On October 23, 2020, just five years after its airdate as Coast FM, the station changed its branding to 107.9 Moose FM retaining its classic hits but with a wider variety hits format.
