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| slogan = Peterborough's Pure Country |
| slogan = Peterborough's Pure Country |
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| airdate = 1977 |
| airdate = 1977 |
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| frequency = 105.1 [[ |
| frequency = 105.1 [[MHz]] ([[FM radio|FM]]) |
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| format = [[ |
| format = [[country music]] |
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| erp = 7.5 [[ |
| erp = 7.5 [[kilowatt|kW]]s |
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| haat = {{convert|277.5|meters}} |
| haat = {{convert|277.5|meters}} |
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| class = B |
| class = B |
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| owner = [[Bell Media]] |
| owner = [[Bell Media]] |
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| licensee = [[Bell Media Radio]] |
| licensee = [[Bell Media Radio]] |
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| website = [https://www.iheartradio.ca/purecountry/peterborough iheartradio.ca/purecountry/peterborough] |
| website = [https://www.iheartradio.ca/purecountry/peterborough/ iheartradio.ca/purecountry/peterborough] |
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| sister_stations = [[CKPT-FM]] |
| sister_stations = [[CKPT-FM]] |
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'''CKQM-FM''' is a [[Canada|Canadian]] radio station, broadcasting at 105.1 [[FM |
'''CKQM-FM''' is a [[Canada|Canadian]] radio station, broadcasting at 105.1 [[FM radio|FM]] in [[Peterborough, Ontario|Peterborough]], [[Ontario]]. Owned by [[Bell Media]], the station airs a [[country music]] format branded as ''[[Pure Country (radio network)|Pure Country]] 105''. It is a sister station of [[CKPT-FM]]. |
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==History== |
==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 |
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 [[Middle of the road (music)|MOR]] music format. The call sign meaning for CKQM-FM "Quality Music". |
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In 1983, CKQM dropped its |
In 1983, CKQM-FM dropped its MOR format and switched to a country music format in October that year, 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], |
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], |
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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]]. |
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]]. |
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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 13, 2011, the CRTC denied an application by CTV Inc.to modify the technical parameters of CKQM-FM, 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> |
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On May 28, 2019, CKQM and many other [[Bell Media]] owned [[country music |
CKQM-FM has been a country music radio station since 1983 as ''Country 105'' in Peterborough. On May 28, 2019, CKQM-FM and many other [[Bell Media]] owned [[country music]] radio stations rebranded as ''[[Pure Country (radio network)|Pure Country]] 105''. |
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==References== |
==References== |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
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* [http://www.country105.fm/ Country 105] |
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* {{History of Canadian Broadcasting}} |
* {{History of Canadian Broadcasting}} |
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* {{RecnetCanada|CKQM-FM}} |
* {{RecnetCanada|CKQM-FM}} |
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Revision as of 03:44, 1 February 2021
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| Frequency | 105.1 MHz (FM) |
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| Branding | Pure Country 105 |
| Programming | |
| Format | country music |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | |
| CKPT-FM | |
| History | |
First air date | 1977 |
| Technical information | |
| Class | B |
| ERP | 7.5 kWs |
| HAAT | 277.5 meters (910 ft) |
| Links | |
| Website | iheartradio.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 music format branded as Pure Country 105. It is a sister station of CKPT-FM.
History
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 music format. The call sign meaning for CKQM-FM "Quality Music".
In 1983, CKQM-FM dropped its MOR format and switched to a country music format in October that year, becoming Country 105.
On March 24, 2009, CKQM-FM 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-FM, 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]
CKQM-FM has been a country music radio station since 1983 as Country 105 in Peterborough. On May 28, 2019, CKQM-FM and many other Bell Media owned country music radio stations rebranded as Pure Country 105.
References
- ^ Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2009-155, CKQM-FM Peterborough – Technical changes, CRTC, March 24, 2009
- ^ Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2011-320, CKQM-FM Peterborough – Technical change, CRTC, May 13, 2011
External links
- Country 105
- Template:History of Canadian Broadcasting
- CKQM-FM in the REC Canadian station database
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