CJRW-FM
Appearance
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Broadcast area | Summerside, Prince Edward Island |
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Frequency | 102.1 MHz (FM) |
Branding | 102.1 SPUD FM |
Programming | |
Format | Classic Hits |
Ownership | |
Owner | Maritime Broadcasting System |
History | |
First air date | 1927 as CHGS |
Links | |
Website | http://www.1021spudfm.com/ |
CJRW (102.1 Spud FM) is a Canadian radio station broadcasting in Summerside, Prince Edward Island. CJRW is a Maritime Broadcasting System radio station that plays classic rock.
History
The station was launched in 1927 as CHGS at 1120 KHz. In 1934, it moved to 1450, then to 1480 in 1941, and finally to 1240 as CJRW on November 17, 1948.
In November 1999, CJRW jumped from AM to FM at 102.1 MHz. It then became known as C102. In 2002, the Gulf Broadcasting Company, which was owned by Paul Schurman and family, was sold to Maritime Broadcasting System.
In the fall of 2006, the station changed its format from country to classic rock and is now 102.1 SPUD FM.