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{{short description|Radio station in London, Ontario}}
{{short description|Radio station in London, Ontario, Canada}}
{{Infobox radio station
{{Infobox radio station
| name = CFPL-FM
| name = CFPL-FM
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| area = [[Southwestern Ontario]]
| area = [[Southwestern Ontario]]
| branding = FM96
| branding = FM96
| slogan = London's Best Rock
| airdate = May 15, [[1948 in radio|1948]]
| airdate = May 15, [[1948 in radio|1948]]
| frequency = 95.9 [[Hertz|MHz]] ([[FM broadcasting|FM]])
| frequency = 95.9 [[Hertz|MHz]] ([[FM broadcasting|FM]])
| format = [[Active rock]]
| format = [[Alternative rock|Alternative]]-leaning [[active rock]]
| licensing_authority = [[Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission|CRTC]]
| licensing_authority = [[Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission|CRTC]]
| erp = 179,000 [[watt]]s
| erp = 179,000 [[watt]]s
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}}


'''CFPL-FM''', branded as ''FM96'', is a Canadian [[radio station]] owned by [[Corus Entertainment]] and based in [[London, Ontario|London]], [[Ontario]]. It transmits at a power of 179,000 [[watt]]s on the assigned frequency of 95.9 [[Hertz|MHz]]. CFPL-FM plays an [[active rock]] format. CFPL-FM's studios are located in downtown with other Corus London stations while its [[transmitter]] is located in Southwest London on the [[CFPL-DT]] tower that is also utilized by sister station [[CFHK-FM]].
'''CFPL-FM''', branded as ''FM96'', is a Canadian [[radio station]] owned by [[Corus Entertainment]] and based in [[London, Ontario|London]], [[Ontario]]. It transmits at a power of 179,000 [[watt]]s on the assigned frequency of 95.9 [[Hertz|MHz]]. CFPL-FM plays an [[alternative rock|alternative]]-leaning [[active rock]] format. CFPL-FM's studios are located in downtown with other Corus London stations while its [[transmitter]] is located in Southwest London on the [[CFPL-DT]] tower that is also utilized by sister station [[CFHK-FM]].{{Citation needed|date=November 2024}}


==History==
==History==
Canada's third-oldest FM station, originally signed on in 1948 at 93.5&nbsp;[[Hertz|MHz]]<ref>93.5 MHz later became the broadcast frequency of [[CBC Radio One]] affiliated [[CBCL-FM]] broadcasting to the London area.</ref> as a simulcast station of [[CFPL (AM)|CFPL-AM]]. The FM station started airing separate programming in 1949, the same year it started broadcasting at 95.9&nbsp;MHz at 4,440 [[watt]]s. The "'''FPL'''" [[call sign]] letters stand for its original owner, [[The London Free Press|''The'' ''London Free Press'']] newspaper.
Canada's third-oldest FM station, originally signed on in 1948 at 93.5 [[Hertz|MHz]]<ref>93.5 MHz later became the broadcast frequency of [[CBC Radio One]] affiliated [[CBCL-FM]] broadcasting to the London area.</ref> as a simulcast station of [[CFPL (AM)]]. The FM station started airing separate programming in 1949, the same year it started broadcasting at 95.9 MHz at 4,440 [[watt]]s. The "'''FPL'''" [[call sign]] letters stand for its original owner, [[The London Free Press|''The'' ''London Free Press'']] newspaper.


In 1961, CFPL-FM boosted its signal strength to 179,000 watts. During the 1960s and early 1970s, CFPL-FM broadcast classical music as an affiliate of the [[CBC Music|CBC FM]] network.<ref>http://www.broadcasting-history.ca/listing_and_histories/radio/cfpl-fm</ref> In 1972, the station disaffiliated from the CBC, and adopted a variety format under the name ''Stereo 96'', which included various music formats and some [[talk radio|talk]] programming. In 1979, the station became known as ''FM96'' and the format changed to [[Adult contemporary music|adult contemporary]] under the "Rock 'n' Easy" moniker. CFPL had the slogan "Music Above All" during part of the 1980s. CFPL shifted to [[rock music|rock]] in the 1980s.
In 1961, CFPL-FM boosted its signal strength to 179,000 watts. During the 1960s and early 1970s, CFPL-FM broadcast classical music as an affiliate of the [[CBC Music|CBC FM]] network.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.broadcasting-history.ca/listing_and_histories/radio/cfpl-fm|title = CFPL-FM &#124; History of Canadian Broadcasting}}</ref> In 1972, the station disaffiliated from the CBC, and adopted a variety format under the name ''Stereo 96'', which included various music formats and some [[talk radio|talk]] programming. In 1979, the station became known as ''FM96'' and the format changed to [[Adult contemporary music|adult contemporary]] under the "Rock 'n' Easy" moniker. CFPL had the slogan "Music Above All" during part of the 1980s. CFPL shifted to [[rock music|rock]] in the 1980s.{{Citation needed|date=November 2024}}


In 2006, FM96 was named Station of The Year and won the BDS Cutting Edge Award.
In 2006, FM96 was named Station of The Year and won the BDS Cutting Edge Award.{{Citation needed|date=November 2024}}


== References ==
== References ==
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==External links==
==External links==
* [http://www.fm96.com/ FM96]
* [http://www.fm96.com/ FM96]
* [https://broadcasting-history.ca/radio/radio-stations/ontario/ontario-south-western/CFPL-FM CFPL-FM] at The History of Canadian Broadcasting by the [[Canadian Communications Foundation]]
* {{History of Canadian Broadcasting}}
* {{RecnetCanada|CFPL-FM}}
* {{RecnetCanada|CFPL-FM}}


Latest revision as of 20:56, 26 November 2024

CFPL-FM
Broadcast areaSouthwestern Ontario
Frequency95.9 MHz (FM)
BrandingFM96
Programming
FormatAlternative-leaning active rock
Ownership
Owner
CFPL, CKDK-FM, CFHK-FM
History
First air date
May 15, 1948
Call sign meaning
Canadian Free Press London (founding owner and local newspaper)
Technical information
Licensing authority
CRTC
ClassC1
ERP179,000 watts
HAAT273 meters (896 ft)
Links
Websitefm96.com

CFPL-FM, branded as FM96, is a Canadian radio station owned by Corus Entertainment and based in London, Ontario. It transmits at a power of 179,000 watts on the assigned frequency of 95.9 MHz. CFPL-FM plays an alternative-leaning active rock format. CFPL-FM's studios are located in downtown with other Corus London stations while its transmitter is located in Southwest London on the CFPL-DT tower that is also utilized by sister station CFHK-FM.[citation needed]

History

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Canada's third-oldest FM station, originally signed on in 1948 at 93.5 MHz[1] as a simulcast station of CFPL (AM). The FM station started airing separate programming in 1949, the same year it started broadcasting at 95.9 MHz at 4,440 watts. The "FPL" call sign letters stand for its original owner, The London Free Press newspaper.

In 1961, CFPL-FM boosted its signal strength to 179,000 watts. During the 1960s and early 1970s, CFPL-FM broadcast classical music as an affiliate of the CBC FM network.[2] In 1972, the station disaffiliated from the CBC, and adopted a variety format under the name Stereo 96, which included various music formats and some talk programming. In 1979, the station became known as FM96 and the format changed to adult contemporary under the "Rock 'n' Easy" moniker. CFPL had the slogan "Music Above All" during part of the 1980s. CFPL shifted to rock in the 1980s.[citation needed]

In 2006, FM96 was named Station of The Year and won the BDS Cutting Edge Award.[citation needed]

References

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  1. ^ 93.5 MHz later became the broadcast frequency of CBC Radio One affiliated CBCL-FM broadcasting to the London area.
  2. ^ "CFPL-FM | History of Canadian Broadcasting".
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