CFPW-FM
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.
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| City | Powell River, British Columbia |
|---|---|
| Broadcast area | Powell River |
| Frequency | 95.7 MHz (FM) |
| Branding | 95.7 Coast FM |
| Slogan | Powell River's Greatest Hits |
| Programming | |
| Format | Classic hits |
| 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 | |
| Website | coastfmradio.ca |
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 the FM dial at 94.1, but the application was denied.[1] On November 1, 2007, the station was given approval to use the current frequency at 95.7 FM.[2]
The station relaunched as an FM station on August 27, 2008.
External links
- 95.7 Coast FM
- CFPW-FM history – Canadian Communications Foundation
- CFPW-FM in the REC Canadian station database
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