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{{Infobox radio station
{{Infobox radio station
| logo =
| logo = K Country 93.7.png
| name = CKOU-FM
| name = CKOU-FM
| airdate = November 2020 ''(currently testing)''
| airdate = October 26, 2020
| frequency = 93.7 [[MHz]] ([[FM radio|FM]])
| frequency = 93.7 [[MHz]] ([[FM radio|FM]])
| city = [[Georgina, Ontario|Georgina]], [[Ontario]]
| city = [[Georgina, Ontario|Georgina]], [[Ontario]]
| format = [[Country music]]
| format = [[Country music]]
| owner = Torres Media
| owner = Frank Torres (OBCI)
| erp = 6,780 watts (maximum ERP of 26,000 watts)
| erp = 8,804 watts (maximum ERP of 39,000 watts)
| class = B
| class = B
| website = [https://kcountry937.com kcountry937.com]
| website = [https://kcountry937.com kcountry937.com]
}}
}}


'''CKOU-FM''', is a [[Canadian]] radio station, which operates at 93.7 [[MHz]] ([[FM broadcasting|FM]]) in [[Georgina, Ontario]]. The station airs a [[country music]] format as ''K Country 93.7''.
'''CKOU-FM''', is a Canadian radio station, which operates at 93.7 [[MHz]] ([[FM broadcasting|FM]]) in [[Georgina, Ontario]]. The station airs a [[country music]] format as ''K Country 93.7''. Its studio is located in the community of [[Keswick, Ontario|Keswick]].

The station is currently on-air testing and is expected to sign on in November 2020.


==History==
==History==
On July 11, 2018, the [[Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission]] (CRTC) approved an application by Frank Torres (Torres Media) to operate a new English language radio station at Georgina on the frequency of 93.7 MHz (channel 229B) with an average effective radiated power (ERP) of 6,780 watts (maximum ERP of 26,000 watts with an effective height of antenna above average terrain of 56.1 metres). <ref>[https://crtc.gc.ca/eng/archive/2018/2018-238.htm Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2018-238],Licensing of a new radio station to serve Georgina, ''CRTC'', July 11, 2018</ref>
On July 11, 2018, the [[Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission]] (CRTC) approved an application by Frank Torres on behalf of a corporation to be incorporated (OBCI) to operate a new English language radio station at Georgina on the frequency of 93.7&nbsp;MHz (channel 229B) with an average effective radiated power (ERP) of 6,780 watts (maximum ERP of 26,000 watts with an effective height of antenna above average terrain of 56.1 metres).<ref>[https://crtc.gc.ca/eng/archive/2018/2018-238.htm Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2018-238], Licensing of a new radio station to serve Georgina, ''CRTC'', July 11, 2018</ref>


On October 18, 2019, Torres received approval from the CRTC to increase the average effective radiated power (ERP) from 6,780 to 8,804 watts (maximum ERP from 26,000 to 39,000 watts) and by decreasing the effective height of the antenna above average terrain from 56.1 to 41.6 meters.<ref>[https://crtc.gc.ca/eng/archive/2019/2019-352.htm Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2019-352], Commercial FM radio station in Georgina – Technical changes, ''CRTC'', October 18, 2019</ref>
Torres originally planned a [[classic hits]]/[[oldies]] music format for the new station but will be launching with country music.

Torres originally planned a [[classic hits]]/[[oldies]] music format for the new station but launched with country music. The station began on-air testing as ''K Country 93.7'' on October 19, 2020<ref>[https://m.youtube.com/watch?fbclid=IwAR3CBwQLa7-C_r8KtU5N5evaIj-Zd0PNpNleWX3X1tpd8dTQVD2-hwQ17Xw&feature=youtu.be&v=RoOX-fAN3Hs K Country Launch in Car - The sound of the new FM transmitter being switched on], ''[[YouTube]]'', October 19, 2020</ref> and officially signed on and went live with shows on October 26, 2020.<ref>[https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=809735499802796&id=345463746229976 We are now testing on the 93.7 FM signal!!] - ''[[Facebook]]'', October 19, 2020</ref><ref>[https://www.allaccess.com/net-news/archive/story/201253/new-country-station-launches-in-ontario-monday New Country Station Launches In Ontario Monday], ''allaccess.com'', October 23, 2020</ref>


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
*[https://kcountry937.com kcountry937.com]
*[https://kcountry937.com kcountry937.com]
*[http://broadcasting-history.ca/listing_and_histories/radio/ckou-fm CKOU-FM history] - [[Canadian Communications Foundation]]
*[https://broadcasting-history.ca/radio/radio-stations/ontario/ontario-greater-toronto-area/ckou-fm/ CKOU-FM] at The History of Canadian Broadcasting by the [[Canadian Communications Foundation]]
*{{RecnetCanada|CKOU-FM}}
*{{RecnetCanada|CKOU-FM}}

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Latest revision as of 23:44, 9 July 2024

CKOU-FM
Frequency93.7 MHz (FM)
Programming
FormatCountry music
Ownership
OwnerFrank Torres (OBCI)
History
First air date
October 26, 2020
Technical information
ClassB
ERP8,804 watts (maximum ERP of 39,000 watts)
Links
Websitekcountry937.com

CKOU-FM, is a Canadian radio station, which operates at 93.7 MHz (FM) in Georgina, Ontario. The station airs a country music format as K Country 93.7. Its studio is located in the community of Keswick.

History

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On July 11, 2018, the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) approved an application by Frank Torres on behalf of a corporation to be incorporated (OBCI) to operate a new English language radio station at Georgina on the frequency of 93.7 MHz (channel 229B) with an average effective radiated power (ERP) of 6,780 watts (maximum ERP of 26,000 watts with an effective height of antenna above average terrain of 56.1 metres).[1]

On October 18, 2019, Torres received approval from the CRTC to increase the average effective radiated power (ERP) from 6,780 to 8,804 watts (maximum ERP from 26,000 to 39,000 watts) and by decreasing the effective height of the antenna above average terrain from 56.1 to 41.6 meters.[2]

Torres originally planned a classic hits/oldies music format for the new station but launched with country music. The station began on-air testing as K Country 93.7 on October 19, 2020[3] and officially signed on and went live with shows on October 26, 2020.[4][5]

References

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  1. ^ Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2018-238, Licensing of a new radio station to serve Georgina, CRTC, July 11, 2018
  2. ^ Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2019-352, Commercial FM radio station in Georgina – Technical changes, CRTC, October 18, 2019
  3. ^ K Country Launch in Car - The sound of the new FM transmitter being switched on, YouTube, October 19, 2020
  4. ^ We are now testing on the 93.7 FM signal!! - Facebook, October 19, 2020
  5. ^ New Country Station Launches In Ontario Monday, allaccess.com, October 23, 2020
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