CKTG-FM
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| Broadcast area | Thunder Bay, Ontario |
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| Branding | 105.3 The Giant |
| Frequency | 105.3 MHz (FM) |
| First air date | 1944 |
| Format | classic rock |
| Callsign meaning | C K The Giant |
| Owner | Newcap Broadcasting |
| Website | www.thegiant.fm |
CKTG is a Canadian radio station, broadcasting at 105.3 FM in Thunder Bay, Ontario. The station, owned by Newcap Broadcasting, broadcasts classic rock using the brand name 105-3 The Giant. "Giant" is a reference to the Sleeping Giant, a landform in Lake Superior.
The station was launched in 1944 as CFPA at 1230 KHz, an AM CBC Dominion Network station owned by local businessman Ralph Parker[1] The station ceased airing CBC programming in 1972, adopting a country music format.
In 1980, the station was purchased by Leader Broadcasting and adopted the call sign CJLB. In 1988, the station was acquired by Newcap Broadcasting.
In 1995, Newcap entered a local management agreement with Dougall Media, giving Dougall the right to manage the station. On 2 November 1994, CJLB was given approval by the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) to convert from the AM band to the FM band.[2] In 1996, the station moved to its current FM frequency at 105.3 FM.
In 2002, the station adopted a hot adult contemporary format as Hot 105. In 2004, Dougall terminated the LMA when Newcap applied to purchase CJUK.
Newcap adopted CKTG's current format in early 2005.
[edit] References
- ^ Canadian Communications Foundation - Fondation Des Communications Canadiennes
- ^ CRTC Decision 94-842 Accessed 5 June 2007
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