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Vista is testing its New Radio Station in Caledon [Bolton]
Signs on this Friday the 3rd. 1.1 kW 102.7
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How many stations can be on the same frequency in the same general area? The 102.7 FM space is already crowded, with CJRK aka East-FM, an ethnic outlet, licensed to Scarborough, CHOP-FM, a station from Pickering College in Newmarket is also there and now CJFB in Caledon. Not to mention CKMS-FM in Waterloo, far enough away but still close on the same frequency.) If memory serves, I think the U. of T. in Scarborough tried to get an on air licence at 102.7 but failed.
I know they're all low powered and don't get out far, but how many stations can occupy 102.7 so relatively close together without creating massive interference?
By the way, Pickering College isn't actually a college, per se. It's a school for younger kids, billing itself on its website as " the only JK-Grade 12 school in Canada with a CRTC-licensed radio station."
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RadioActive wrote:
I think the U. of T. in Scarborough tried to get an on air licence at 102.7 but failed.
Yup. They even lost their call letters CFUZ.
But that's okay because they're not Fusion radio anymore either.
Caledon is lucky to be up and running without interfering with other stations not too far away.
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Signs on this Friday the 3rd. 1.1 kW 102.7
Will it be a Moose FM?
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How many stations can be on the same frequency in the same general area? The 102.7 FM space is already crowded, with CJRK aka East-FM, an ethnic outlet, licensed to Scarborough, CHOP-FM, a station from Pickering College in Newmarket is also there and now CJFB in Caledon. Not to mention CKMS-FM in Waterloo, far enough away but still close on the same frequency.) If memory serves, I think the U. of T. in Scarborough tried to get an on air licence at 102.7 but failed.
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CIWS-FM "WhiStle FM" in Whitchurch–Stouffville, Ontario used to be on 102.7 FM but moved to 102.9 FM a few years ago.
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I know they're all low powered and don't get out far, but how many stations can occupy 102.7 so relatively close together without creating massive interference?
You hit the nail on the head... Because they are lower power they can get away with being close on the dial with other lower power stations near buy. Tower height and directional antenna may also play a part as well. They also may have added filters on the signal to help limit interference spilling onto near by station frequencies. (98.7 vs 99.1 in Toronto is a good example of filters in use).
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Welcome to 102 7 Moose FM!
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They officially signed on at 11 AM Friday morning. (Are you listening Classic 1220? It IS possible to test and actually start broadcasting!)
According to their website:
"The radio station will feature a high energy mix from some of the greatest music performers from the 60s to today. It is our goal to super serve the Bolton and Caledon region with news, sports and weather information that focuses on our community. This area is growing, and 102.7 Moose FM will share your stories, your news, and your community information."
New Radio Station On Air Today! The Moose Is Loose In Bolton!
(By the way, are there a lot of moose in Bolton? What's with the branding?)
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Being in Etobicoke I highly doubt id receive it - too bad because the Moose and its format is great!
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"Confused radio for a confused town..."
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I believe Moose 102.7 in Bolton/Caledon is the 19th Moose station for Vista. I agree with markow202 that Moose has a pretty good format, and they aren't afraid to play some rock, mixed in with Madonna, The Weeknd, Dua Lipa and classic hits. And they have announcers with personality. Mixed up? Yeah, but in a good way. Moose radio stations make up the biggest chunk of the various Vista brands. Here is little more on the station and format courtesy of Broadcast Dialogue..