CKYY-FM

CKYY-FM is an English language FM radio station that broadcasts a country music format on the frequency of 89.1 MHz (FM) in Welland, Ontario, Canada. and its owned by the Stingray Group.

CKYY-FM
CityWelland, Ontario
Broadcast areaNiagara Region, Ontario
Frequency89.1 MHz (FM)
BrandingCountry 89
SloganToday's Best Country
Programming
Formatcountry music
Ownership
OwnerStingray Group
Sister stationsCIXL-FM
History
First air dateFebruary 20, 2015
Technical information
ClassA
ERP564 watts average
3,100 watts peak
horizontal & vertical polarization
HAAT130.5 meters (428 ft)
Links
WebcastCKYY 89.1 listen online
Websitecountry89.com

Country89's studios are located on the Port Colborne - Welland border, on Forks Road, and its transmitters are located in the field behind the studio.

[1] the station received approval from the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission on June 26, 2014. The station operates with an average effective radiated power (ERP) of 564 watts and a maximum ERP of 3,100 watts with an effective height of antenna above average terrain of 130.5 metres.[2] The station went on-air February 20, 2015.[3]

On May 10, 2019, Stingray Group announced its purchase of R.B. Communications' two stations.[4] The sale has since been completed, and Stingray maintains ownership.

References
  1. Broadcasting Notice of Consultation CRTC 2013-663, Notice of hearing, CRTC, December 9, 2013
  2. Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2013-345, English Language FM radio station in Welland, CRTC, June 26, 2014
  3. Country 89.1 FM is on the air Archived 2015-02-25 at the Wayback Machine, Welland Tribune, February 20, 2015
  4. "Friday's small-cap stocks to watch". The Globe and Mail. May 10, 2019. Retrieved 2019-05-11.

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