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{{short description|Radio station in Peterborough, Ontario}}
{{short description|Radio station in Peterborough, Ontario}}
{{Infobox radio station
{{Infobox radio station
| name = CKQM-FM
| name = CKQM-FM
| image = CKQM-FM-2019.png
| logo = CKQM-FM-2019.png
| image_size = 200px
| logo_size = 200px
| city = [[Peterborough, Ontario|Peterborough]], [[Ontario]]
| city = [[Peterborough, Ontario]]
| country = CA
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| branding = [[Pure Country (radio network)|Pure Country]] 105
| slogan = Peterborough's Pure Country
| area = [[Peterborough County]]
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| branding = [[Pure Country (radio network)|Pure Country]] 105
| airdate = 1977
| frequency = 105.1 [[MHz]] ([[FM radio|FM]])
| airdate = September 16, [[1977 in radio|1977]]
| frequency = 105.1 [[Hertz|MHz]] ([[FM broadcasting|FM]])
| format = [[country music]]
| erp = 7.5 [[kilowatt|kW]]s
| format = [[Country music|Country]]
| callsign_meaning = "Quality Music"
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| haat = {{convert|277.5|meters}}
| erp = 7,500 [[watt]]s
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| class = B
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| haat = {{convert|277.5|meters}}
| owner = [[Bell Media]]
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| class = B
| licensee = [[Bell Media Radio]]
| owner = [[Bell Media]] (sale to [[Durham Radio]] pending approval)
| website = [http://www.country105.fm/ Pure Country 105]
| sister_stations = [[CKPT-FM]]
| licensee = [[Bell Media Radio]]
| webcast = [https://www.iheartradio.ca/purecountry/peterborough/ Listen Live]
| website = [https://www.iheartradio.ca/purecountry/peterborough/ iheartradio.ca/purecountry/peterborough]
| sister_stations = [[CKPT-FM]]
| affiliations = [[Premiere Networks]]
}}
}}


'''CKQM-FM''' is a [[Canada|Canadian]] radio station, broadcasting at 105.1 [[FM radio|FM]] in [[Peterborough, Ontario]]. Owned by [[Bell Media]], the station airs a [[country music]] format branded as ''[[Pure Country (radio network)|Pure Country]] 105''. The station was launched in 1977 and is a sister station of [[CKPT-FM]].
'''CKQM-FM''' is a Canadian [[radio station]], broadcasting at 105.1 [[FM broadcasting|FM]] in [[Peterborough, Ontario|Peterborough]], [[Ontario]]. Owned by [[Bell Media]], the station airs a [[country music|country]] [[radio format|format]] branded as ''[[Pure Country (radio network)|Pure Country]] 105''. It is a sister station of [[CKPT-FM]].


==History==
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On March 24, 2009, CKQM-FM received approval by the [[Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission|CRTC]] to decrease the effective radiated power from 50,000 watts to 7,500 watts, and increasing [[height above average terrain]] from 91.5 to 277.5 meters.<ref>[http://www.crtc.gc.ca/eng/archive/2009/2009-155.htm Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2009-155]</ref> In [[FM Broadcasting]] [[effective radiated power]] is [[Inversely proportional]] to [[height above average terrain|antenna height]].
In 1976, Radio CKPT 1420 Ltd. (a division of [[CHUM Limited]]), received CRTC approval to operate a new commercial FM station at Peterborough. It would broadcast on a frequency of 105.1 [[Hertz|MHz]] and have an effective radiated power of 50,000 watts (horizontal & vertical). The station was launched on September 16, 1977, with a [[Middle of the road (music)|MOR]] format. The "QM" in CKQM-FM's [[call sign]] stood for "Quality Music".


On May 28, 2019, CKQM-FM and many other [[Bell Media]] owned [[country music]] radio stations rebranded as ''Pure Country''.
In October 1983, CKQM switched to a [[country music|country]] format, becoming ''Country 105''.

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On March 24, 2009, CKQM received approval by the [[Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission|CRTC]] to decrease the effective radiated power from 50,000 watts to 7,500 watts, and increasing [[height above average terrain]] from 91.5 to 277.5 meters.<ref>[http://www.crtc.gc.ca/eng/archive/2009/2009-155.htm Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2009-155], CKQM-FM Peterborough – Technical changes, ''CRTC'', March 24, 2009</ref> In [[FM Broadcasting]], [[effective radiated power]] is [[Inversely proportional]] to [[height above average terrain|antenna height]].

On May 13, 2011, the CRTC denied an application by CTV Inc. to modify the technical parameters of CKQM, by increasing effective radiated power from 7,500 watts to 14,000 watts (non-directional antenna) with an effective height of antenna above average terrain of 277.5 metres. <ref>[https://crtc.gc.ca/eng/archive/2011/2011-320.htm Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2011-320], CKQM-FM Peterborough – Technical change, ''CRTC'', May 13, 2011</ref>

On May 28, 2019, CKQM and many other [[Bell Media]] owned country stations rebranded as ''[[Pure Country (radio network)|Pure Country]]''.

On February 8, 2024, Bell announced a restructuring that included the sale of 45 of its 103 radio stations to seven buyers, subject to approval by the CRTC, including CKQM, which is to be sold to [[Durham Radio]].<ref>{{cite news |last1=Hudes |first1=Sammy |title='Not a viable business anymore': Bell Media selling 45 radio stations amid layoffs |url=https://www.thestar.com/business/not-a-viable-business-anymore-bell-media-selling-45-radio-stations-amid-layoffs/article_59a7d1cd-4fb8-5494-9dd6-01b6d3b96364.html |access-date=8 February 2024 |work=[[Toronto Star]] |agency=[[The Canadian Press]] |date=8 February 2024}}</ref> <ref>[https://crtc.gc.ca/eng/archive/2024/2024-148.htm#bm2 Broadcasting Notice of Consultation CRTC 2024-148], ''CRTC'', July 2, 2024</ref>


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
* [http://www.country105.fm/ Country 105]
* [https://www.iheartradio.ca/purecountry/peterborough/ Pure Country 105]
* [https://broadcasting-history.ca/radio/radio-stations/ontario/ontario-eastern/CKQM-FM CKQM-FM] at The History of Canadian Broadcasting by the [[Canadian Communications Foundation]]
* {{History of Canadian Broadcasting}}
* {{RecnetCanada|CKQM-FM}}
* {{RecnetCanada|CKQM-FM}}


Latest revision as of 23:09, 2 July 2024

CKQM-FM
Broadcast areaPeterborough County
Frequency105.1 MHz (FM)
BrandingPure Country 105
Programming
FormatCountry
AffiliationsPremiere Networks
Ownership
Owner
CKPT-FM
History
First air date
September 16, 1977
Call sign meaning
"Quality Music"
Technical information
ClassB
ERP7,500 watts
HAAT277.5 meters (910 ft)
Links
WebcastListen Live
Websiteiheartradio.ca/purecountry/peterborough

CKQM-FM is a Canadian radio station, broadcasting at 105.1 FM in Peterborough, Ontario. Owned by Bell Media, the station airs a country format branded as Pure Country 105. It is a sister station of CKPT-FM.

History

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In 1976, Radio CKPT 1420 Ltd. (a division of CHUM Limited), received CRTC approval to operate a new commercial FM station at Peterborough. It would broadcast on a frequency of 105.1 MHz and have an effective radiated power of 50,000 watts (horizontal & vertical). The station was launched on September 16, 1977, with a MOR format. The "QM" in CKQM-FM's call sign stood for "Quality Music".

In October 1983, CKQM switched to a country format, becoming Country 105.

On March 24, 2009, CKQM received approval by the CRTC to decrease the effective radiated power from 50,000 watts to 7,500 watts, and increasing height above average terrain from 91.5 to 277.5 meters.[1] In FM Broadcasting, effective radiated power is Inversely proportional to antenna height.

On May 13, 2011, the CRTC denied an application by CTV Inc. to modify the technical parameters of CKQM, by increasing effective radiated power from 7,500 watts to 14,000 watts (non-directional antenna) with an effective height of antenna above average terrain of 277.5 metres. [2]

On May 28, 2019, CKQM and many other Bell Media owned country stations rebranded as Pure Country.

On February 8, 2024, Bell announced a restructuring that included the sale of 45 of its 103 radio stations to seven buyers, subject to approval by the CRTC, including CKQM, which is to be sold to Durham Radio.[3] [4]

References

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  1. ^ Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2009-155, CKQM-FM Peterborough – Technical changes, CRTC, March 24, 2009
  2. ^ Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2011-320, CKQM-FM Peterborough – Technical change, CRTC, May 13, 2011
  3. ^ Hudes, Sammy (8 February 2024). "'Not a viable business anymore': Bell Media selling 45 radio stations amid layoffs". Toronto Star. The Canadian Press. Retrieved 8 February 2024.
  4. ^ Broadcasting Notice of Consultation CRTC 2024-148, CRTC, July 2, 2024
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