| Semi-satellite ofCKNRElliot Lake | |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 930kHz (AM) |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | North Channel Broadcasters |
| History | |
First air date | October 2,1976 |
Last air date | 1997 |
| Technical information | |
| Power | 10,000watts |
CKNS was a former radio station which operated on 930kHz (AM) inEspanola,Ontario,Canada.
On February 6, 1976, Algonquin Radio-TV Co. Ltd. was given approval to operate a new AM station at Espanola.[1] It would broadcast on 930 kHz with a power of 10,000 watts. CKNS began broadcasting at 930 kHz on October 2, 1976.[2]
Algonquin Radio-TV president Carmen Greco cut the ribbon to launch CKNS Radio on the air. Lending a hand for the opening ribbon cutting ceremonies was Espanola's Mayor Leo Foucault and Sudbury's Regional Chairman, Joe Fabbro.[3] The station was a semi-satellite ofCKNR inElliot Lake which began broadcasting in 1967. The "NS" in theCKNS call sign:NorthShore.
The original studios of CKNS were located on Station Road in Espanola and later moved to its final address at 46 Mead Boulevard. CKNS operated at 930 kHz with 10,000 watts non-directionally during the day and had a directional pattern at night, using four 225 foot towers. CKNS Espanola was the strongest of the three stations; Both CKNR Elliot Lake (originating station) and CJNR Blind River operated with a lower power of 1,000 watts day and night.
In the mid-1980s,Mid-Canada Communications was approved by theCRTC to acquire CKNS fromHuron Broadcasting Limited.[4]
In 1986 CKNS received approval to disaffiliate from the CBC radio network, which is now served byCBCE-FM out ofLittle Current.[5] In 1990, thePelmorex Radio Network received approval to acquire CKNS from Mid-Canada Communications.[6] In 1996, CKNS and its sister stations CKNR andCJNR were sold to North Channel Broadcasters,[7] which established the contemporaryCKNR-FM and shut down all three AM signals.