CFWM-FM

Infobox Radio Station


name = CFWM-FM
airdate = 1928
frequency = 99.9 MHz
erp = 100,000 watts
area = Winnipeg, Manitoba
format = adult hits
branding=Bob FM
callsign_meaning = Canada
F
Winnipeg
Manitoba
former_callsigns = CJRW (1928-1940)
CKRC (1940-1996)
slogan = "80's. 90's, & Whatever."
owner = CTVglobemedia
licensee = CHUM Radio

CFWM is a radio station based in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. The station, broadcasting at 99.9 FM, uses the on-air brand and format Bob FM. Its studio is located at 1445 Pembina Hwy.

CFWM-FM has sister stations, CURVE 94.3 and CFRW-AM in Winnipeg.

History

The station was originally launched in 1928 as AM 800 CJRW. As with most early AM radio stations, it changed frequencies several times (see NARBA), permanently settling at 630 AM in 1935 and adopting the callsign CKRC in 1943.

In 1996, the station moved to the FM band and adopted its current callsign. It was then called Magic 99.9. It was acquired by CHUM Limited in 2001, and was the first station to adopt an adult hits format and the Bob FM brand (which has been credited as one of the inspirations behind the more famous Jack FM branding.)

In 2007 the station along with the other CHUM stations were sold to CTVglobemedia.

CRTC License-related

* [http://www.crtc.gc.ca/archive/ENG/Decisions/2000/DB2000-290.htm CRTC Decision 2000-290 - 2000-2004 License Renewal]
* [http://www.crtc.gc.ca/archive/ENG/Decisions/2001/db2001-769.htm CRTC Decision 2001-769 - Transfer of ownership from Standard Radio to CHUM Limited]
* [http://www.crtc.gc.ca/archive/ENG/Decisions/2004/db2004-335.htm CRTC Decision 2004-335 - 2004-2011 License Renewal]

External links

* [http://www.999bobfm.com/main.aspx 99.9 Bob FM]
*RecnetCanada|CFWM-FM