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| Frequency | 103.7MHz (FM) |
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| Branding | K1037 |
| Programming | |
| Format | Community Radio/Classic Hits |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Mohawk Radio Kahnawake Association |
| History | |
First air date | March 30,1981 |
| Technical information | |
| Class | A1 |
| ERP | 250watts |
| HAAT | 50 meters (160 ft) |
| Links | |
| Website | www.k1037.com |
CKRK-FM is anEnglish-languageCanadianradio station located in theKahnawakeMohawk Territory, aFirst Nations reserve nearMontreal,Quebec. It broadcasts on 103.7MHz with aneffective radiated power of 250watts (class A1) using anomnidirectional antenna.[citation needed] Reception is also possible on theisland of Montreal, particularly in the south and southwest sectors of the island.[citation needed]
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 inJoliette, causing interference.
The station went on the air on March 30, 1981, and identifies itself as "K1037”. It originally had acountry musicformat; starting in 1995, it moved to anadult contemporary format with significant time devoted tohip-hop programming during weeknights. K1037 still airs country music on the weekend.[citation needed]
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.[citation needed]
On April 19, 2010, Montreal radio legend Ted Bird joined the morning show at K1037 after having leftCHOM 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 withCKGM.[3]
The station airscountry music on weekends, from 6 a.m. Saturday to noon Sunday.[citation needed]
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