CFGP-FM (97.7 MHz, 97.7 Rock) is a Canadian radio station in Grande Prairie, Alberta. Owned by Rogers Radio, a division of Rogers Sports & Media, it broadcasts an active rock format.
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| Broadcast area | Grande Prairie |
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| Frequency | 97.7 MHz |
| Branding | 97.7 Rock |
| Programming | |
| Format | Active rock |
| Affiliations | Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (1937–1981) |
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| History | |
First air date | November 2, 1937 (AM) June 20, 1996 (FM) |
Call sign meaning | Coming From Grande Prairie |
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| Website | 977rock.ca |
CFGP began as an AM station in 1937 and over the years, the station switched to different AM frequencies (1200, 1310, 1340, 1350, 1050) until moving to its current frequency at 97.7 MHz after receiving approval by the CRTC in 1996.[1]
CFGP was an affiliate of CBC Radio network and its predecessor, the Trans-Canada Network, until 1981.
Rebroadcasters
CFGP has the following rebroadcasters:
| City of license | Identifier | Frequency | Power | RECNet | CRTC Decision |
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| Peace River | CFGP-FM-1 | 104.3 FM | 2,000 watts | Query | 97-273 |
| Tumbler Ridge | CFGP-FM-2 | 104.3 FM | 10 watts | Query | 2004-425 |
References
External links
- 97.7 Rock
- CFGP-FM at The History of Canadian Broadcasting by the Canadian Communications Foundation
- CFGP in the REC Canadian station database
- CFGP 1973-1981 HISTORY
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