B104 – CHBZ-FM is a Canadian radio show broadcasting station, which is based in Cranbrook, British Columbia. Using the on-air brand name of B-104, this station broadcasts programs in the format of country music. Therefore, the shows are based on music belonging to country hits, pop, and bluegrass music. The owner of CHBZ is Jim Pattison Group. Thus, it has a sister station named CHDR-FM.
About B104:
Historically stating, this station broadcasted its first show in 1995 with the brand name of “The Outlaw,” under the call sign of CKKR, which was changed into the current one in 2002, and was rebranded as B104. CRTC approved the application by CHBZ for the addition of another transmitter in Fernie, at the frequency of 92.7 FM, in 2004.
Programming:
B104 News broadcasts three main programs on-aired in the mornings, afternoons, and midday by three famous hosts. Steve Russel hosts the morning shows on the weekdays from 6 – 10 am. Mike Donaldson hosts the mid-day shows with some music during the timing of 10 – 2. Likewise, Harry Grombach hosts afternoon shows from Monday to Friday during the timing of 2 6 pm.
Technical Details:
B104 is based upon the slogan ‘Total Country.’ It is reserved at the frequency of 104.7 MHz, with effected radiated power of 1.264 kW in the horizontal polarization only. The average antenna height range of the radio is 1,048 meters (3,438 ft.). The current location of the transmitter coordinates is 49⁰27’33.84`N 115⁰37`48.00`W.
Contact Details:
Address: 19 9 Ave S, Cranbrook, BC V1C 2L8, Canada
Main Switchboard: 250-426-2224
Request Line: 250-426-7616
Newsroom: 250-426-5000
Email Address: programming@b104.ca
Official Website: https://www.b104.ca/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/b104country
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/B104TotalCountry/