CKMW-FM Winkler MB testing on 88.9

[Shawndx]

Just heard today May 24 2013 at 1745 Local time CKMW testing their new transmitter on 88.9 FM.

This will replace the old 1570 AM signal once it is up and running.

They are asking for reports if they are interferrring with any other stations. No info on when they will sign on given.

[Toomas Losin]

CKMW has been making it to the Lower Mainland tonight and last night despite the bad conditions of recent weeks, although it fades up and down. It'll be a shame to lose it to FM as its AM is the best indicator of conditions between here and Manitoba.

[jon]

CKMW has been making it to the Lower Mainland tonight and last night despite the bad conditions of recent weeks, although it fades up and down. It'll be a shame to lose it to FM as its AM is the best indicator of conditions between here and Manitoba.

In my days in Vancouver, it was CBW-990 that I would check, despite being next door to CKNW. There were others, now on FM, like CKRC-630 and CKY-580.

[Toomas Losin]

CKMW is in (and out) again tonight but the noise level is still high. CBW is the next most easily heard Manitoban signal here but really suffers from having CKNW so close; in fact, I think I hear something on 990 tonight but I can't be sure because of the splatter. CKMW is clear and I can listen to the music when it fades in.

[Dan Sys]

Try for CKLQ 880 in Brandon, Toomas. They are a frequent visitor in Aldergrove.

[Toomas Losin]

I heard CKLQ for the first time in April 2012, heard it in a mix of stations fading in and out. I'm glad to hear it's a regular. Late last night the channel was being shared by CHQT and KIXI.

I haven't heard KRVN 880 since 1994. That's one I'd like to hear again.

[andysradio]

FM Launch Day is June 12th:

Launch Day is Coming!
Written by chuck vandaele Monday, 03 June 2013 14:54

The rumours are true! All will be revealed on June 12th. You are invited to take part in this historical moment in the Pembina Valley. The Pembina Valley's newest FM radio will be revealed!

Join us June 12th for all of the details as well as lunch, station tours, prizes and more!

You can already follow us on facebook and twitter. Follow us now, and save yourself the hassle of locating us when we launch. Just click the logos below, and be sure to share our pages with your friends and family.

For 25 years 1570 CKMW has been your destination for great country music and local information. We're honoured to be your radio destination, and we're happy to announce some exciting changes are coming! On Wednesday June 12th we will be moving to a crystal clear FM radio sound. Listen Wednesday at 10AM as we move 1570 CKMW to 88.9 FM. We invite you here to our studios at 277 1st St. in Winkler as we flip the switch, host station tours and a free lunch, as well as start handing out over $20,000 in prizes. Learn more by joining us at our studios on Wednesday

[Shawndx]

They are now saying JUNE 12 will be the sign on day so it should be around September 12 that the 1570 goes dark.

[radiofan]

Just caught most of the official launch (at 8AM PDT). CKMW is now ID'ing as Country 88.



http://pembinavalleyonline.com/index.ph ... Itemid=461

[Shawndx]

1570 CKMW MB Winkler 06/12 1230 Very Good signals with their new FM station on today. They are on 88.9 FM and will be going dark within the next 3 months leaving only the FM station active. They are still Country music. The new slogans are:
“Country 88”
“And Southern Manitoba’s home of big hats and big boots and the local information you need Country 88”
“Country 88 Southern Manitoba’s music authority”

http://pembinavalleyonline.com/index.ph ... Itemid=461

COMMENTS Well I may be losing a FM frequency but in three months I get 1570 to DX !!!!

[jon]

Well I may be losing a FM frequency but in three months I get 1570 to DX !!!!

Maybe you'll finally get to hear the original home of the Wolfman, XERF-1570.

Wait a minute. Come to think of it, so will I. Here in Edmonton, CKMW dominates 1570.