CJWL-FM

CJWL-FM is a Canadian radio station that broadcasts a soft adult contemporary format (with evening specialty shows focusing on pop standards and instrumental easy listening) at broadcasting at 98.5 FM in Ottawa. It was launched on February 20, 2006 and is owned by Evanov Radio Group. CJWL's studios are located on York Street in the ByWard Market, while its transmitter is located in downtown Ottawa.

CJWL-FM
CityOttawa, Ontario
Broadcast areaNational Capital Region
(Eastern Ontario, Western Quebec, Upstate New York)
BrandingJewel 98.5
SloganToday's Lite Hits and Yesterday's Favourites
Programming
FormatSoft AC/Adult standards
Ownership
OwnerEvanov Radio Group
History
Call sign meaningC JeWeL
Technical information
ClassA
ERP4,850 watts
Links
WebcastListen Live
WebsiteJewel 98.5

CJWL has a similar format to that company's CKDX and CKPC in Southern Ontario, and is branded as "The Jewel 98.5 FM". The station was licensed by the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission in 2005.[1]

The CJWL callsign formerly belonged to Haliburton Broadcasting Group's CFIF in Iroquois Falls.

On October 6, 2009, CJWL received CRTC approval to increase power from 485 watts to 1,100 watts.[2]

References
  1. Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2005-254
  2. Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2009-631


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