CKWY-FM

CKWY-FM is a Canadian radio station that broadcasts a CHR/Top 40 format at 93.7 FM in Wainwright, Alberta. The station is branded as Hot 93.7 and was owned by Newcap Broadcasting until they were bought out by Stingray Digital.

CKWY-FM
CityWainwright, Alberta
BrandingHot 93.7
Slogan"The Midwest's Hottest Music"
Frequency93.7 MHz
First air dateJanuary 31, 2005
FormatCHR/Top 40
ERPVertical: 50 kWs average & peak
Horizontal: 50 kWs average & peak
HAAT169.5 meters (556 ft)
ClassC1
Transmitter coordinates52.832°N 110.858°W / 52.832; -110.858
Call sign meaningC K WaYne (former branding
OwnerStingray Digital
Sister stationsCKKY-FM
Websitewww.hot937.ca

On January 30, 2004, Newcap was given approval from the CRTC operate a new English-language FM radio station in Wainwright.[1] The station began broadcasting a year later on January 31, 2005 at 7 AM with a classic hits format.

On November 7, 2012, Newcap applied to decrease CKWY-FM's signal from 100,000 watts to 50,000 watts, with its antenna height above average terrain (EHAAT) increased from 167.0 metres to 169.5 metres. [2] This application was approved on April 23, 2013. [3]

On October 7, 2019, CKWY-FM rebranded to Hot 93.7 and changed its format to CHR/Top 40.

References
  1. Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2004-55
  2. Broadcasting Notice of Consultation CRTC 2012-616, CRTC November 7, 2012
  3. Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2013-196, CKKY Wainwright – Conversion to the FM band; CKWY-FM Wainwright – Technical change, CRTC, April 23, 2013


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