CKDV FM is a radio station that is broadcasted in Prince George, British Columbia situated in Canada. It is commonly known by the name The Drive. The format that this radio feature is classical rock. Jim Pattison currently owns the channel of the Jim Pattison Group who got it along with five other radio stations.
History of CKDV FM
The station first went on air in the year 1946 by the name CKGP, and its operating frequency was 1230 AM at that time. Its owner was CKGP Radio Limited. Then in 1961, this radio also founded the first television station in that city known as CKGP TV. Q Broadcasting attained the station in 1969. A sister station of name CIOI was developed in 1981. Then, later on, Monarch Broadcasting bought all the three stations in 1990. Afterwards, Jim Pattison bought them in 2000 after one decade. The sign, name and frequency switched to the present one during 2003. There was an addition of a rebroadcaster at Mackenzie at the frequency of 1240 AM. It was a different radio in the beginning until the revoking of its license as another station. During 2011, the station changed its format from classical rock music to classical hit music which made CIRX the only rock station in that area. Although, contemporary adult music also included the present hit music.
Programming
This radio provides several interesting and popular shows which entertain readers throughout the week. Different shows that are featured on this radio include The Morning Drive with Doug during weekdays from 5.30 till 9.00 AM, Jen Grier from 9.00 AM to 2.00 PM, Darren Coogan from 2.00 till 6.00 PM, Rick Kelly from 6.00 to 10.00 PM, etc. apart from these shows, it also features Weekends from 10.00 AM to 4.00 PM with JD on Sunday and Saturday from 9.00 AM to 4.00 PM.
Technical Details
The frequency at which this radio broadcast is 99.3 MHz and its branding name is 99.3 The Drive. The slogan of this radio is Prince George’s Greatest Hits. The format that it features is classic rock or classical hit in nature. The class to which it belongs is B, and its ERP is 9300 watts at horizontal polarization. The HAAT of this radio is 89.6 meters.
Contact Details
Address: 2nd Floor, 1810 3rd Ave. Prince George, BC V2M 1G4
Office: 250-564-8861
Fax: 250-562-8768
Newsroom: 250-563-0111
News fax: 250-562-8159
On Air (The Drive): 250-649-0993
Text Line (The Drive): 250-649-0993
TTY 250-960-1353
Email: 993thedrive@jpbg.ca
Official Website: http://www.993thedrive.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/99.3TheDrive
Twitter: https://twitter.com/@993thedrive
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