Broadcast area | Calgary Metropolitan Region |
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Frequency | 94.7 MHz (FM) |
Branding | Fairchild Radio |
Programming | |
Format | Multilingual |
Ownership | |
Owner | Fairchild Group |
History | |
First air date | November 1998 |
Call sign meaning | Calgary Hong KonG Fairchild |
Technical information | |
Class | C1 |
ERP | 23 kWs (vertical) 53 kWs (horizontal) |
HAAT | 198.3 meters (651 ft) |
Links | |
Webcast | Listen Live |
Website | fm947.com |
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