CKRK-FM

CKRK-FM
Frequency103.7 MHz (FM)
BrandingK1037
Programming
FormatCommunity Radio/ Classic Hits
Ownership
OwnerMohawk Radio Kahnawake Association
History
First air date
March 30, 1981
Technical information
ClassA1
ERP250 watts
HAAT50 meters (160 ft)
Links
Websitewww.k1037.com

CKRK-FM is an English-language Canadian radio station located in the Kahnawake Mohawk Territory, a First Nations reserve near Montreal, Quebec. It broadcasts on 103.7 MHz with an effective radiated power of 250 watts (class A1) using an omnidirectional antenna. Reception is also possible on the island of Montreal, particularly in the south and southwest sectors of the island.

CKRK-FM was originally on 103.5 MHz with only 50 watts; it moved to its current frequency and raised its power in 1996,[1] after another station, CJLM-FM, signed on the same channel in Joliette, causing interference.

The station went on the air on March 30, 1981, and identifies itself as "K1037”. It originally had a country music format; starting in 1995, it moved to an adult contemporary format with significant time devoted to hip-hop programming during weeknights. K1037 still airs country music on the weekend.

In the fall of 2008, K1037, in conjunction with and with the assistance of the Kahnawake Fire Brigade, held a 55-hour-long Radiothon to raise funds towards the purchase of a new ladder truck for the Brigade. K1037 was successful in raising over $450,000 Canadian towards the $1.1 million price tag for the vehicle.

On April 19, 2010, Montreal radio legend Ted Bird joined the morning show at K1037 after having left CHOM 97-7, his radio home of 25 years. He left CKRK-FM on May 7, 2012 for undisclosed reasons.[2] The following week, Bird returned to the air after signing a two-year contract with CKGM.[3]

The station airs country music on weekends, from 6 a.m. Saturday to noon Sunday.

References

  1. ^ Decision CRTC 94-156-1
  2. ^ Fagstein: "Ted Bird leaves K103", May 7, 2012.
  3. ^ Fagstein: "Ted Bird joins TSN 990", May 14, 2012.

45°24′00″N 73°41′23″W / 45.40000°N 73.68972°W / 45.40000; -73.68972

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