CKWM-FM explained

CKWM-FM
City:Kentville, Nova Scotia
Area:Kentville
Branding:Magic 94.9
Frequency:94.9 MHz (FM)
Airdate:March 14, 1965 as CKEN-FM
Format:Adult contemporary
Erp:100 kWs (horizontal only)
Class:C
Callsign Meaning:C Kentville-Wolfville Municipality (broadcast area)
Owner:Maritime Broadcasting System
Sister Stations:CKEN-FM
Webcast:Listen Live
Website:magic949.ca

CKWM-FM is a Canadian radio station broadcasting from Kentville, Nova Scotia at 94.9 FM owned by the Maritime Broadcasting System. The station currently plays an adult contemporary format branded on-air as Magic 94.9.

The station began broadcasting on March 14, 1965 as CKEN-FM. From 1981 to 1988 it was a station affiliate of CBC Stereo.[1] [2]

On January 10, 2003, CKEN moved to sister station CKWM-FM’s 97.7 MHz frequency from 1490 AM. [3] CKWM-FM Magic 97 took the 94.9 frequency that CKEN had applied for, becoming Magic 94.9, while CKEN became AVR (Annapolis Valley Radio) at 97.7 FM.

External links

45.1628°N -64.5567°W

Notes and References

  1. https://crtc.gc.ca/eng/archive/1986/db86-1198.htm Decision CRTC 86-1198
  2. Web site: CKWM-FM | History of Canadian Broadcasting.
  3. https://crtc.gc.ca/eng/archive/2002/db2002-165.htm Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2002-165