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{{short description|Radio station in Port Hawkesbury, Nova Scotia}}
{{short description|Radio station in Port Hawkesbury, Nova Scotia}}
{{Infobox radio station
{{Infobox radio station
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| name = CIGO-FM
| logo = File:1015 cigo fm.svg
| logo = File:1015 cigo fm.svg
| logo_size = 250px
| logo_size = 250px
| format = [[Adult contemporary]]
| city = [[Port Hawkesbury|Port Hawkesbury, Nova Scotia]]
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| class = B
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| owner = [[Acadia Broadcasting]]
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| name = CIGO-FM
| airdate = October 29, [[1975 in radio|1975]]
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| frequency = 101.5 [[Hertz|MHz]] ([[FM broadcasting|FM]])
| city = [[Port Hawkesbury]], [[Nova Scotia]]
| area = [[Cape Breton Island]]
| area = [[Cape Breton Island]]
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| erp = [[Polarization (antenna)|horizontal polarization]] only:<br>38.1 [[watt|kW]]s
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| haat = {{convert|171.1|metres}}
| branding = 101.5 The Hawk
| branding = 101.5 The Hawk
| slogan = Quad Counties #1 Hit Music Station
| frequency = 101.5 [[Hertz|MHz]] ([[FM broadcasting|FM]])
| webcast = [http://v6.player.abacast.net/2233 Listen Live]
| airdate = October 29, [[1975 in radio|1975]]
| format = [[Contemporary hit radio|Top 40/CHR]]
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| erp = [[Polarization (antenna)|horizontal polarization]] only:<br>38,100 [[watt]]s
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| haat = {{convert|171.1|metres}}
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| class = B
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| former_frequencies = 1410 [[Hertz|kHz]] ([[AM broadcasting|AM]]) (1975–2000)
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| affiliations = [[Premiere Networks]]
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| owner = [[Acadia Broadcasting]]
| webcast = [https://v7player.wostreaming.net/8628 Listen Live]
| website = [http://www.1015thehawk.com/ 1015thehawk.com]
| website = [http://www.1015thehawk.com/ 1015thehawk.com]
| former_frequencies = 1410 [[Hertz|kHz]] ([[AM broadcasting|AM]]) (1975-2000)
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| affiliations = [[American Top 40]]
}}
}}
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'''CIGO-FM''' is a [[Canada|Canadian]] [[radio station]], broadcasting in [[Port Hawkesbury]], [[Nova Scotia]] at 101.5 [[FM broadcasting|FM]]. The station plays an [[adult contemporary]] format branded as ''101.5 The Hawk''.


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'''CIGO-FM''' is a Canadian [[radio station]], broadcasting in [[Port Hawkesbury|Port Hawkesbury, Nova Scotia]] at 101.5 [[FM broadcasting|FM]]. The station plays a [[contemporary hit radio]] format branded as "101.5 The Hawk".
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CIGO started as an [[AM broadcasting|AM]] station at 1410&nbsp;kHz. Founded by [[Gerald Doucet]], it first went on the air on October 29, 1975.<ref>{{cite web|title=History of Canadian Broadcasting|url=https://www.broadcasting-history.ca/listing_and_histories/radio/cigo-fm|website=broadcasting-history.ca|accessdate=25 November 2017}}</ref> In November 1999, CIGO received [[Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission|CRTC]] approval to convert to FM.<ref>[http://www.crtc.gc.ca/eng/archive/1999/DB99-492.HTM Decision CRTC 99-492]</ref> In 2000, CIGO switched over to FM and the AM signal was shut down permanently shortly afterwards. As an AM station, it was known as ''1410 CIGO''.

==History==

On April 4, 1975, the [[Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission|CRTC]] approved an application by Gérald J. Doucet on behalf of a company to be incorporated (OBCI) to operate a new an English language AM radio station at Port Hawkesbury, Nova Scotia on the frequency 1410 kHz, with a power of 10,000 watts day and night with a directional antenna. <ref>[https://www.worldradiohistory.com/CANADA/CRTC-Decisions/CRTC-Decisions-1975-1976.pdf Decision CRTC 75-99], English language AM radio station at Port Hawkesbury, Nova Scotia, ''CRTC'', April 4, 1975 (page 3)</ref>

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CIGO started as an [[AM broadcasting|AM]] station at 1410&nbsp;kHz. Founded by [[Gerald Doucet]], it first went on the air on October 29, 1975. <ref>[https://m.soundcloud.com/1015thehawk/1410-cigo-launch-october-29-1975 Stream 1410 CIGO - Launch October 29 1975 by 101.5 The Hawk], ''[[SoundCloud]]'', October 29, 1975</ref> In November 1999, CIGO received [[Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission|CRTC]] approval to convert to FM.<ref>[http://www.crtc.gc.ca/eng/archive/1999/DB99-492.HTM Decision CRTC 99-492]</ref> In 2000, CIGO switched over to FM and the AM signal was shut down permanently shortly afterwards. As an AM station, it was known as ''1410 CIGO''.


The station's primary coverage area is [[Inverness County, Nova Scotia|Inverness]], [[Richmond County, Nova Scotia|Richmond]], [[Antigonish County, Nova Scotia|Antigonish]] and [[Guysborough County, Nova Scotia|Guysborough]] counties, but it can be heard beyond that area.
The station's primary coverage area is [[Inverness County, Nova Scotia|Inverness]], [[Richmond County, Nova Scotia|Richmond]], [[Antigonish County, Nova Scotia|Antigonish]] and [[Guysborough County, Nova Scotia|Guysborough]] counties, but it can be heard beyond that area.
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==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.1015thehawk.com/ 101.5 The Hawk]
*[http://www.1015thehawk.com/ 101.5 The Hawk]
*[https://broadcasting-history.ca/radio/radio-stations/nova-scotia/CIGO-FM CIGO-FM] at The History of Canadian Broadcasting by the [[Canadian Communications Foundation]]
* {{History of Canadian Broadcasting}}
*{{RecnetCanada|CIGO-FM}}
*{{RecnetCanada|CIGO-FM}}


Latest revision as of 23:59, 9 July 2024

CIGO-FM
Broadcast areaCape Breton Island
Frequency101.5 MHz (FM)
Branding101.5 The Hawk
Programming
FormatTop 40/CHR
AffiliationsPremiere Networks
Ownership
OwnerAcadia Broadcasting
History
First air date
October 29, 1975
Former frequencies
1410 kHz (AM) (1975–2000)
Technical information
ClassB
ERPhorizontal polarization only:
38,100 watts
HAAT171.1 metres (561 ft)
Links
WebcastListen Live
Website1015thehawk.com

CIGO-FM is a Canadian radio station, broadcasting in Port Hawkesbury, Nova Scotia at 101.5 FM. The station plays a contemporary hit radio format branded as "101.5 The Hawk".

History

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On April 4, 1975, the CRTC approved an application by Gérald J. Doucet on behalf of a company to be incorporated (OBCI) to operate a new an English language AM radio station at Port Hawkesbury, Nova Scotia on the frequency 1410 kHz, with a power of 10,000 watts day and night with a directional antenna. [1]

CIGO started as an AM station at 1410 kHz. Founded by Gerald Doucet, it first went on the air on October 29, 1975. [2] In November 1999, CIGO received CRTC approval to convert to FM.[3] In 2000, CIGO switched over to FM and the AM signal was shut down permanently shortly afterwards. As an AM station, it was known as 1410 CIGO.

The station's primary coverage area is Inverness, Richmond, Antigonish and Guysborough counties, but it can be heard beyond that area.

On June 8, 2010, MacEachern Broadcasting Limited (CIGO-FM) applied to increase their ERP (effective radiated power) from 19,000 to 40,000 watts and received CRTC approval on September 17, 2010.[4]

CIGO is owned and operated by Acadia Broadcasting.

References

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  1. ^ Decision CRTC 75-99, English language AM radio station at Port Hawkesbury, Nova Scotia, CRTC, April 4, 1975 (page 3)
  2. ^ Stream 1410 CIGO - Launch October 29 1975 by 101.5 The Hawk, SoundCloud, October 29, 1975
  3. ^ Decision CRTC 99-492
  4. ^ Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2010-691
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