- 93.3 The Peak FM is a radio station based in Port Alberni, Columbia, Canada. It is commonly known by the name The Peak. It broadcasts its transmissions at the frequency of 93.3 Hz. The format is adult contemporary in nature, and the owner of the station is Jim Pattison who got its ownership in 2005 along with the ownership of five other radio stations. Since then, it had the same ownership.
History of 93.3 The Peak
The radio first went on air in April 1946 operating at the frequency of 1240 AM. Its owner was Harold Warren at that time, and it was a career beginner for several broadcast personalities like Jack Cullen, Joe Chesney, George Cowie, Bob Switzer, Philip Barter and Jim Robson. All three of these hosts moved to other radio stations later on. A year later, its owner sold half of its shares to Bill Rea whereas Chuck and Hutcheson became the managers who bought the remaining 50 % shares from Harold Warren in the year 1952. In 1960. It increased its power to 1000 watts during the day while keeping it at 250 watts at night time.
Its affiliation with CBD Radio got cancelled in 1984 after the establishment of another station CBTQ FM. In 1984. It changed its operating power to 1000 watts for both day and night time. It started broadcasting 24/7 in the year 1987. In June 2004, Central Island Broadcasting Limited became its owner who changed its frequency to 93.3 MHz and increased its power to 6000 watts. The format also changed to adult contemporary music and energetic rock music. In 2005, Island Radio Limited sold its six radio stations to the Pattison Group and CJAV was one of those six stations. Therefore, Jim Pattison of the Pattison Group became its owner in June 2006.
Programming
This station provides the audience with the Active Rock and Pop Music, local news and information, Sports news and details. As a result, it is suitable for the people of every age and taste as it offers a wide variety of programs. The different programs that are broadcasted by this radio include Morning Host and Play, Morning News and Operations/Sales, Midday Host, Afternoon Drive Host.
Technical Details
The broadcasting frequency is 93.3 MHz It works under the brand of 93.3 The Peak and its slogan is The Sound of the Valley. The format is adult contemporary in nature that provides every kind of music produced in the contemporary age, especially music that is liked by the masses. It belongs to Class A, and its ERP is 2.6-kilo watts at vertical polarization and 6-kilo watts at horizontal polarization.
Contact Details
Address: 3296-3rd Avenue, Port Alberni, BC V9Y 4E1
Telephone: 250.723.2455
Fax: 250.723.0797
Email: dwiwchar@islandradio.bc.ca
Official Website: http://www.933thepeak.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/933thepeak
Twitter: https://twitter.com/933thepeak
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/?hl=en
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