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Radio station in Kentville, Nova Scotia
CKWM-FM
Broadcast areaKentville
Frequency94.9 MHz (FM)
BrandingMagic 94.9
Programming
FormatAdult contemporary
Ownership
OwnerMaritime Broadcasting System
Sister stationsCKEN-FM
History
First air dateMarch 14, 1965 as CKEN-FM
Call sign meaningC Kentville-Wolfville Municipality (broadcast area)
Technical information
ClassC
ERP100 kWs (horizontal only)
HAAT237.4 meters (779 ft)
Links
WebcastListen Live
Websitemagic949.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.

On January 10, 2003, CKEN moved to sister station CKWM-FM’s 97.7 MHz frequency from 1490 AM. 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.

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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Radio stations in Western and Northern Nova Scotia
Annapolis County
Colchester County
Cumberland County
Digby County
Hants County
Kings County
Lunenburg County
Queens County
Shelburne County
Yarmouth County
Nova Scotia radio markets
Cape Breton
Eastern
Halifax
Western and Northern
See also
List of radio stations in Nova Scotia

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