CHTK-FM is a Canadian radio station that broadcasts an adult hits format at 99.1 FM in Prince Rupert, British Columbia. The station is branded as Bounce 99.1. CHTK is owned by Bell Media.
| Broadcast area | Prince Rupert |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 99.1 MHz (FM) |
| Branding | Bounce 99.1 |
| Programming | |
| Format | Adult hits |
| Ownership | |
| Owner |
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| History | |
First air date | 1965 |
| Technical information | |
| Class | A |
| ERP | 160 watts |
| HAAT | 578 meters (1,896 ft) |
| Links | |
| Webcast | Listen Live |
| Website | iheartradio.ca/bounce/prince-rupert |
The station has been broadcasting at its current frequency since October 21, 2011. It previously broadcast at 560 kHz from its first sign-on in 1965 until 2011.
On January 11, 2011, CHTK received Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission approval to convert CHTK to 99.1 MHz.[1]
As part of a mass format reorganization by Bell Media, on May 18, 2021, CHTK flipped to adult hits, and adopted the Bounce branding.[2]
On February 8, 2024, Bell announced a restructuring that included the sale of 45 of its 103 radio stations to seven buyers, subject to approval by the CRTC, including CHTK, which is to be sold to Vista Radio.[3]
Past station logos
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CHTK-FM logo, used under previous station brand The MIX until October 2011. -
"EZ Rock" logo, used until May 2021.
References
edit- ^ Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2011-19
- ^ Bell Media Bounces 25 Stations Across Canada to New Variety Hits Brand
- ^ Hudes, Sammy (8 February 2024). "'Not a viable business anymore': Bell Media selling 45 radio stations amid layoffs". Toronto Star. The Canadian Press. Retrieved 8 February 2024.
External links
edit- Bounce 99.1
- CHTK-FM at The History of Canadian Broadcasting by the Canadian Communications Foundation
- CHTK in the REC Canadian station database
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