CJRW-FM

CJRW-FM is a Canadian radio station broadcasting at 102.1 FM in Summerside, Prince Edward Island owned by the Maritime Broadcasting System. The station plays an adult contemporary format branded as Spud 102 FM. CJRW-FM is the only MBS radio station in Prince Edward Island that is not being licensed to Charlottetown.

History

The station was launched in 1927 as CHGS originally broadcasting at 1120 on the AM dial. In 1934, it moved to 1450, then to 1480 in 1941, and finally to 1240 as CJRW on November 17, 1948.

In November 1999, CJRW moved from its AM dial to 102.1 FM, after the FM switch, The station became known as C102 with a country music format. In 2002, Gulf Broadcasting Company, which was owned by Paul Schuman was sold to Maritime Broadcasting System.

In fall 2006, the station changed its format from country to classic rock as 102.1 Spud FM. In August 2007 the station changed formats again to classic hits but kept the same branding. In August 2013 the station changed formats from classic hits to adult contemporary and re-branded itself as Spud 102 FM Your community, Your radio station playing the best music of yesterday and today.