CFWD-FM

Infobox Radio station
name = CFWD-FM


city = Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
area = Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
branding = Wired 96.3
slogan = "Saskatoon's New Music Channel"
airdate = April 2008
frequency = 96.3 MHz FM
format = Contemporary Hit Radio
power = 96,000 watts
erp =
class =
callsign_meaning = C
F
WireD
former_callsigns =
owner = Harvard Broadcasting
webcast = [http://www.wired963.com/listenlive.php Wired 96.3 - Listen Live]
website = [http://wired963.com/ Wired 96.3]
affiliations = CFWD (branded as Wired 96.3) is a new radio station in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. The station broadcasts at 96.3 FM and plays a contemporary hit radio format. Licensed to Harvard Broadcasting on May 28, 2007 [ [http://www.crtc.gc.ca/archive/ENG/Decisions/2007/db2007-155.htm CRTC Decision 2007-155] ] , the station was originally scheduled to launch on 92.3 FM. However, it applied for a change of frequency to 96.3 FM, citing the potential for third-adjacent interference to CKBL [ [http://www.crtc.gc.ca/archive/ENG/Notices/2008/pb2008-7.htm CRTC Public Notice 2008-7] ] [ [http://www.crtc.gc.ca/archive/ENG/Decisions/2008/db2008-77.htm Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2008-77] ] .

On April 9, 2008, the station began broadcasting Christmas music and running station IDs calling itself "Santa FM - Saskatoon's #1 Christmas music station" in a stunt format leading up to the actual launch of the station. The campaign included publicists dressed in Santa costumes and parading on 8th Street in Saskatoon with large signs and sticker giveaways. On April 11, 2008, the station launched as Wired 96.3 with a contemporary hit radio format.

DJs/Hosts

Wired 96.3 FM currently has a total of eight DJs or hosts: Marc Michaels, Blake, Cassie, Bender, Brandy, Trouble, DJ T Bone and Jonny J. The schedule leads off on weekdays with Marc Michaels, Cassie and Blake on "The Marc Michaels Show".

References

External links

* [http://wired963.com/ Wired 96.3]
*RecnetCanada|CFWD-FM