CFPW-FM
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| Frequency | 95.7 MHz (FM) |
|---|---|
| Branding | 95.7 Coast FM |
| Programming | |
| Format | Classic hits |
| Affiliations | Powell River Kings |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Vista Broadcast Group |
| History | |
First air date | 1967 |
Call sign meaning | Coming From PoWell River |
| Technical information | |
| Class | B |
| ERP | 1,183 watts average 5,798 watts peak horizontal polarization only |
| HAAT | 416 meters (1,365 ft) |
| Links | |
| Webcast | Listen Live |
| Website | mypowellrivernow.com |
CFPW-FM is a Canadian radio station broadcasting at 95.7 FM in Powell River, British Columbia, with an classic hits format branded as 95.7 Coast FM. The station is owned by Vista Broadcast Group.
History
The station began broadcasting in 1967 at 1280 AM with the call sign CHQB. The station was originally owned by Sunshine Coast Broadcasting ltd and was later acquired by Vista Broadcast Group in 2005. On May 18, 2007 the station received approval from the CRTC to convert to 94.1 FM, but the application was denied.[1] On November 1, 2007, the station was given approval to use the frequency 95.7 FM.[2]
The station relaunched as an FM station on August 27, 2008.
References
External links
- 95.7 Coast FM
- CFPW-FM at The History of Canadian Broadcasting by the Canadian Communications Foundation
- CFPW-FM in the REC Canadian station database