CKWY-FM explained

CKWY-FM
Airdate:January 31, 2005
Frequency:93.7 MHz (FM)
City:Wainwright, Alberta
Format:CHR/Top 40
Owner:Stingray Group
Erp:Vertical

50 kWs average & peak
Horizontal: 50 kWs average & peak

Class:C1
Branding:Hot 93.7
Sister Stations:CKKY-FM
Website:hot937.ca
Callsign Meaning:CK WaYne (former branding)

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.

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.

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Notes and References

  1. http://www.crtc.gc.ca/eng/archive/2004/db2004-55.htm Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2004-55
  2. http://www.crtc.gc.ca/eng/archive/2012/2012-616.htm#bm4 Broadcasting Notice of Consultation CRTC 2012-616
  3. http://www.crtc.gc.ca/eng/archive/2013/2013-196.htm Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2013-196