CKWM-FM

Last updated
CKWM-FM
CKWM magic 949.svg
Broadcast area Kentville
Frequency 94.9 MHz (FM)
BrandingMagic 94.9
Programming
Format Adult contemporary
Ownership
Owner Maritime Broadcasting System
CKEN-FM
History
First air date
March 14, 1965 as CKEN-FM
Call sign meaning
C Kentville-Wolfville Municipality (broadcast area)
Technical information
Class C
ERP 100 kWs (horizontal only)
HAAT 237.4 meters (779 ft)
Links
Webcast Listen Live
Website magic949.ca

CKWM-FM is a Canadian radio station broadcasting from Kentville, Nova Scotia at 94.9 FM owned by the Maritime Broadcasting System. The station currently plays an adult contemporary format branded on-air as Magic 94.9.

The station began broadcasting on March 14, 1965 as CKEN-FM. From 1981 to 1988 it was a station affiliate of CBC Stereo. [1] [2]

On January 10, 2003, CKEN moved to sister station CKWM-FM’s 97.7 MHz frequency from 1490 AM. [3] CKWM-FM Magic 97 took the 94.9 frequency that CKEN had applied for, becoming Magic 94.9, while CKEN became AVR (Annapolis Valley Radio) at 97.7 FM.

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References

  1. Decision CRTC 86-1198
  2. "CKWM-FM | History of Canadian Broadcasting".
  3. Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2002-165, CKEN Kentville - Conversion to FM band, CRTC, July 2, 2002

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