CIGO-FM
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| Broadcast area | Cape Breton Island |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 101.5 MHz (FM) |
| Branding | 101.5 The Hawk |
| Programming | |
| Format | adult contemporary |
| Affiliations | American Top 40 |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Acadia Broadcasting |
| History | |
First air date | October 29, 1975 |
Former frequencies | 1410 kHz (AM) (1975-2000) |
| Technical information | |
| Class | B |
| ERP | horizontal polarization only: 38.1 kWs |
| HAAT | 171.1 metres (561 ft) |
| Links | |
| Webcast | Listen Live |
| Website | 101.5 The Hawk |
CIGO-FM is a Canadian radio station, broadcasting in Port Hawkesbury, Nova Scotia at 101.5 FM. The station plays an adult contemporary format branded as 101.5 The Hawk.
CIGO started out as an AM station on 1410 kHz. Founded by Gerald Doucet, it first went on the air on October 29, 1975.[1] In November 1999, CIGO received CRTC approval to convert from the AM band to the FM band.[2] In 2000, CIGO switched over to the FM band and the AM signal was shut down permanently shortly afterwards. As an AM station, it was known as "1410 CIGO".
The station's primary coverage area is Inverness, Richmond, Antigonish and Guysborough counties, but it can be heard beyond that area.
On June 8, 2010, MacEachern Broadcasting Limited (CIGO-FM) applied to increase their ERP (effective radiated power) from 19,000 to 40,000 watts and received CRTC approval on September 17, 2010.[3]
CIGO is owned and operated by Acadia Broadcasting.
Notable on air personalities: Scott Oakley, Greg Morrow, Kelly MacMillan, Michael DeCoste, Jack Morse, and Ryan MacDonald.
Notable Alum: Bob MacEachern and Bill Roach.[4]
References
- ^ "History of Canadian Broadcasting". broadcasting-history.ca. Retrieved 25 November 2017.
- ^ Decision CRTC 99-492
- ^ Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2010-691
- ^ https://www.cbc.ca/mediacentre/bio/bill-roach
External links
- 101.5 The Hawk
- Template:History of Canadian Broadcasting
- CIGO-FM in the REC Canadian station database