CFQR (AM)
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| Broadcast area | Greater Montreal |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 600 kHz |
| Branding | CFQR 600 |
| Programming | |
| Language(s) | English |
| Format | Classic hits; news/talk |
| Ownership | |
| Owner |
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| CFNV | |
| History | |
First air date | June 28, 2017 |
Call sign meaning | "Quebec Radio" |
| Technical information | |
| Class | B |
| Power | 10,000 watts (daytime) 5,000 watts (nighttime) |
Transmitter coordinates | 45°23′34.08″N 73°41′53.16″W / 45.3928000°N 73.6981000°W |
| Links | |
| Webcast | Listen live |
| Website | cfqr600 |
CFQR (600 AM) is an English-language radio station in Montreal, Quebec.[1][2]
History[edit]
On November 9, 2012, the CRTC approved an application by 7954689 Canada Inc. to operate an English language commercial AM radio station in Montréal at 600 kHz (class B) with a transmitter power of 10,000 watts daytime and 5,000 watts nighttime. [3]
On June 28, 2017, a test broadcast began on AM 600 by TTP Media, the same owners as CFNV. The call sign was announced as CFQR (no relation to the former CFQR-FM, now CKBE-FM).[4][5]
On June 13, 2022, CFQR launched its morning drive program, Mornings Matter. The program was hosted by Jim Connell, a former host at CINW and CKMI-DT. In connection with the launch, CFQR stated that its programming would feature news, information, and talk, along with music from the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s.[6]
As of 2023, the station is 100% automated with no live programming.
Ownership[edit]
The radio station is owned by a numbered company, 7954689 Canada Inc. operating in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. It is equally controlled by:
- 4158695 Canada Inc. (Paul Tietolman)
- 9225-8318 Québec Inc. (Nicolas Tétrault)
- 6556027 Canada Inc. (Rajiv Pancholy)
The group is collectively known as TTP Media, which reflects the surnames of the three owners, Tietolman, Tétrault and Pancholy.
References[edit]
- ^ Cohen, Mike (July 12, 2017). "New AM radio station moves closer to reality". The Suburban.
- ^ "CFQR-AM, Montréal 7954689 Canada Inc". History of Canadian Broadcastingf. Canadian Communications Foundation.
- ^ Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2012-621, English-language AM radio station in Montréal, CRTC, November 9, 2012
- ^ "As CFQR 600 AM begins on-air testing, TTP Media remains committed to launching talk stations in Montreal", Fagstein blog, June 28, 2017 (blog.fagstein.com)
- ^ "CFQR 600 AM launches with hours to go before deadline", Fagstein blog, July 1, 2017 (blog.fagstein.com)
- ^ Cohen, Mike (June 10, 2022). "AM 600 set to launch its first phase of live programming and website on Monday". The Suburban. Retrieved June 13, 2022.
External links[edit]
- Official website
- CFQR (AM) at The History of Canadian Broadcasting by the Canadian Communications Foundation
- CFQR in the REC Canadian station database
