CFAR-FM

CFAR-FM is a Canadian radio station that operates at 102.9 FM and 590 kHz AM, located in Flin Flon, Manitoba. The FM station broadcasts with 600 watts; AM station broadcasts with a daytime transmitter power of 10,000 watts and at nighttime at 1,000 watts.

CFAR-FM
CityFlin Flon, Manitoba
Broadcast areaFlin Flon
Frequency102.9 MHz (FM)
Ownership
OwnerArctic Radio Limited
History
First air date1937
Call sign meaningCanada's Finest Arctic Radio (unofficial)
Technical information
ClassA
ERP600 watts
HAAT27.7 metres (91 ft)
Repeater(s)CFAR (AM) 590 kHz
Links
Webcastlisten online
WebsiteCFAR Website

It is part of the Arctic Radio Network (Arctic Radio (1982) Limited), with sister stations in The Pas (CJAR) and Thompson (CHTM).

The station plays primarily adult contemporary music and Flin Flon Bombers ice hockey games.

History

The radio station originally began broadcasting at 1370 kHz on the AM dial in 1937.[1]

In 1941, CFAR changed its frequency from to 1400 kHz.

In 1944, CFAR changed its frequency from to 1230 kHz.

In 1946, CFAR changed its frequency from to its last AM frequency 590 kHz.

Over the years, CFAR went through different ownerships and formats.

On March 12, 2013, the CRTC approved CFAR's application to convert to the FM band at 102.9 MHz, with an effective radiated power of 600 watts, non-directional antenna with an effective HAAT of 27.7 metres. The applicant also requested permission to maintain its AM transmitter as a repeater at the current specifications in order to rebroadcast the new FM station's programming, which was granted.[2]

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References
  1. "CFAR-AM". Canadian Communications Foundation. Retrieved 12 November 2018.
  2. Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2013-118, CFAR Flin Flon – Conversion to the FM band, CRTC, March 12, 2013
  3. Hammerston, Claude (March 1, 1950). "Drama And Music On CBS". Ottawa Citizen. Retrieved 30 January 2015.
  4. "Larry Thor, Theater Arts: Los Angeles". calisphere. University of California. Retrieved 30 January 2015.


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