Topic summary
CFRW
Extracted from the Wikipedia article CJRC.
Top 40 CFRW
CFRW-AM-FM were purchased by CHUM Ltd. in 1974. CHUM got CFRW's frequency changed on June 13, 1977, to 1290 AM, and branding itself 13CFRW. The move provided a better signal, doubling the power to 10,000 watts. CHUM management also had the studios and office relocated. The station moved from the Confederation Building at 457 Main Street to the same studio across the street previously used by CKY. Meanwhile, CKY relocated to new studios in Polo Park. CFRW re-branded itself as 13 CFRW on June 13, 1977, airing a Top 40/CHR format.