Broadcast area | Labrador |
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Frequency | 97.9 MHz (FM) |
Branding | Big Land - Labrador's FM |
Programming | |
Format | Variety (News/Talk/Country/Classic hits) |
Ownership | |
Owner | Stingray Group |
History | |
First air date | September 28, 1974 |
Former frequencies | 1230 kHz (AM) (1974-2009) |
Call sign meaning | Coming From Labrador North |
Technical information | |
Class | A |
ERP | 1 kW horizontal polarization only |
HAAT | 25.4 meters (83 ft) |
Links | |
Website | bigland.fm |
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