CKWR-FM
Radio station in Waterloo, Ontario
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FM985 CKWR is a Canadian radio station, broadcasting a community radio format at 98.5 FM in Waterloo, Ontario, Ontario. The station has broadcast since 1973.
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| Broadcast area | Waterloo Region |
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| Frequency | 98.5 MHz |
| Branding | FM985 |
| Programming | |
| Format | Classic Rock/Multicultural |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Wired World Inc. |
| History | |
First air date | 1973 |
Former frequencies | 98.7 MHz (1973–1997) |
Call sign meaning | Kitchener Waterloo Radio |
| Technical information | |
Licensing authority | CRTC |
| Class | B |
| ERP | 2,500 watts |
| HAAT | 180 metres (590 ft) |
| Links | |
| Website | ckwr.com |
The studio is located on 100 Frobisher Drive, Unit 7 in Waterloo, Ontario while its transmitter is located on Wilby Road near Wilmot Line in Wilmot.[1]
History
FM 985 CKWR is a not-for-profit radio station that serves the communities of Kitchener, Waterloo, Cambridge and Guelph.[2] It was the first licensed community radio station in Canada, receiving a license in 1973.
On July 21, 1997, the station received approval from the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) to change CKWR-FM's frequency from 98.7 MHz to 98.5 MHz and increase the effective radiated power from 1,430 watts to 2,400 watts. [3] The change was to eliminate interference received from co-channel station CBCB-FM 98.7 MHz in Owen Sound.
Programming weekdays is Classic Rock with local news and community events announcements. Evenings are specialty music programs, and weekends are multicultural.
