CKWY-FM is a Canadian radio station that broadcasts a CHR/Top 40 format at 93.7 FM in Wainwright, Alberta. The station is branded as Hot 93.7 and is owned by Stingray Group.
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| Frequency | 93.7 MHz (FM) |
|---|---|
| Branding | Hot 93.7 |
| Programming | |
| Format | CHR/Top 40 |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Stingray Group |
| CKKY-FM | |
| History | |
First air date | January 31, 2005 |
Call sign meaning | CK WaYne (former branding) |
| Technical information | |
| Class | C1 |
| ERP | Vertical: 50 kWs average & peak Horizontal: 50 kWs average & peak |
| HAAT | 169.5 meters (556 ft) |
Transmitter coordinates | 52°49′55″N 110°51′29″W / 52.832°N 110.858°W |
| Links | |
| Website | hot937.ca |
On January 30, 2004, Newcap was given approval from the CRTC to operate a new English-language FM radio station in Wainwright.[1] The station began broadcasting on January 31, 2005 at 7 AM with a classic hits format as 93.7 Wayne FM.
On November 7, 2012, Newcap applied to decrease CKWY's signal from 100,000 watts to 50,000 watts, with its antenna height above average terrain (EHAAT) increased from 167.0 metres to 169.5 metres.[2] This application was approved on April 23, 2013.[3]
On October 7, 2019, CKWY rebranded to Hot 93.7 and changed its format to CHR/Top 40.
References
edit- ^ Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2004-55
- ^ Broadcasting Notice of Consultation CRTC 2012-616, CRTC November 7, 2012
- ^ Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2013-196, CKKY Wainwright – Conversion to the FM band; CKWY-FM Wainwright – Technical change, CRTC, April 23, 2013
External links
edit- Hot 93.7
- CKWY-FM at The History of Canadian Broadcasting by the Canadian Communications Foundation
- CKWY-FM in the REC Canadian station database
