CKWR-FM
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| Broadcast area | Waterloo Region |
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| Frequency | 98.5 |
| Branding | FM 98.5 CKWR |
| Programming | |
| Format | Adult album alternative, Multicultural |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Wired World Inc. |
| History | |
First air date | 1973 |
Call sign meaning | C Kitchener-Waterloo Radio |
| Technical information | |
| Class | B |
| ERP | 2,500 watts |
| HAAT | 180 meters (590 ft) |
| Links | |
| Website | www.ckwr.com |
CKWR-FM is a Canadian radio station, broadcasting a community radio format at 98.5 FM in Kitchener, Ontario. The station has broadcast since 1973.
Their studios are located on 1446 King Street East in Kitchener while their transmitter is located on top of Kitchener City Hall
History
CKWR-FM is a not-for-profit radio station that serves the communities of Kitchener-Waterloo, Cambridge and Guelph. It was the first licensed community radio station in Canada, receiving a license in 1973. Programming weekdays is Adult album alternative with local news and community events announcements. Evenings are specialty programs, and weekends are multicultural.
External links
- CKWR-FM
- Template:History of Canadian Broadcasting
- CKWR-FM in the REC Canadian station database
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