CHDR-FM
| City of license | Cranbrook, British Columbia |
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| Branding | 102.9 The Drive FM |
| Slogan | The Kootenay's Best Rock! |
| Frequency | 102.9 MHz |
| First air date | October 19, 1957 as CKEK |
| Format | Active rock |
| Callsign meaning | C H DRive |
| Owner | Jim Pattison Group |
| Website |
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CHDR-FM is a Canadian radio station in Cranbrook, British Columbia that broadcasts an active rock format at 102.9 FM branded as 102.9 The Drive FM. The station is owned by the Jim Pattison Group.
History
The station originally began broadcasting in 1957 as CKEK at a frequency of 570 AM. In 1990, CKEK received approval to add two AM transmitters, CFIW 1200 kHz in Canal Flats and CKKI 1460 kHz in Kimberley, with the license for CFIW renewed again in 2004.[1][2]
In 1984, CFEK Fernie received approval to add an AM transmitter at Sparwood on the frequency 1400 AM.[3] CKEK moved to the FM dial at 102.9 MHz in 2002 and became CHDR "The Drive".[4]
It is uncertain when CKKI Kimberley was deleted, although the FM transmitters that went on in 2002 reach Kimberley. Also, it is uncertain if CFIW Canal Flats is currently still in operation, as CFIW was last listed in the 2008 CRTC renewals [5] and is not listed in the 2015 licence renewals (pending approval). [6]
Repeaters
"The Drive" can also be heard on the following repeaters:
References
- ↑ "Decision CRTC 90-939", CRTC, September 21, 1990.
- ↑ "Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2004-361", CRTC, August 20, 2004
- ↑ "Decision CRTC 84-18", CRTC, January 12, 1984
- ↑ "Conversion of AM radio station CKEK to FM" - Decision CRTC 2001-573, CRTC, September 12, 2001
- ↑ Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2008-301, Licence renewals, CRTC, November 5, 2008
- ↑ Broadcasting Notice of Consultation CRTC 2015-45, Various locations - Renewal of the broadcasting licences for certain radio stations and a radio network, CRTC, February 16, 2015
- ↑ "Conversion of AM radio station CFEK to FM" - Decision CRTC 2001-624, CRTC, October 3, 2001.
- ↑ "Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2004-489", CRTC, November 12, 2004.
External links
- 102.9 The Drive FM
- CHDR History at Canadian Communications Foundation
- Query the REC's Canadian station database for CHDR-FM
- Query the REC's Canadian station database for CJDR-FM
- Query the REC's Canadian station database for CFIW (defunct?)
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Coordinates: 49°27′34″N 115°37′48″W / 49.45944°N 115.63000°W