CKWR-FM

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CKWR-FM

City	Kitchener, Ontario
Broadcast area	Waterloo Region
Frequency	98.5 MHz (FM)
Branding	FM 98.5 CKWR
Programming
Format	Adult album alternative, Multicultural
Ownership
Owner	Wired World Inc.
History
First air date	1973
Call sign meaning	C Kitchener-Waterloo Radio
Technical information
Licensing authority	CRTC
Class	B
ERP	2,500 watts
HAAT	180 meters (590 ft)
Links
Website	ckwr.com

CKWR-FM is a Canadian radio station, broadcasting a community radio format at 98.5 FM in Kitchener, Ontario. The station has broadcast since 1973.

Their studios are located on 1446 King Street East in Kitchener while their transmitter is located on top of Kitchener City Hall.

History[]

CKWR is a not-for-profit radio station that serves the communities of Kitchener, Waterloo, Cambridge and Guelph. It was the first licensed community radio station in Canada, receiving a license in 1973. Programming weekdays is Adult album alternative with local news and community events announcements. Evenings are specialty programs, and weekends are multicultural.

External links[]

• FM 98.5 CKWR
• CKWR-FM history – Canadian Communications Foundation
• CKWR-FM in the REC Canadian station database

Coordinates: 43°27′06″N 80°29′32″W / 43.45167°N 80.49222°W / 43.45167; -80.49222

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