CKPP-FM

CKPP-FM
Frequency107.9 MHz
Branding107.9 Icon Radio
Programming
LanguageEnglish
FormatVariety hits
Ownership
OwnerVista Broadcast Group
CKVV-FM
History
First air date
October 20, 2015 (2015-10-20)
Technical information
ClassA
ERP1 kW Average
4.2 kW Maximum
HAAT120 metres (390 ft)
Links
WebcastListen Live
Websitemyprescottnow.com

CKPP-FM is a radio station which broadcasts a variety hits format on 107.9 MHz (FM) in Prescott, Ontario, Canada. CKPP's studio is located in Kemptville, while its transmitter is located near Prescott.

History

On November 10, 2011, the CRTC approved an application by Haliburton Broadcasting Group for a new FM radio station serving Prescott, Ontario, proposing a hot adult contemporary format with local news and information. Prior to the station's launch, Haliburton Broadcasting Group was acquired by Vista Radio. The transaction was approved by the CRTC on October 19, 2012.

On October 20, 2015, CKPP launched as 107.9 Coast FM. In May 2026, after having since rebranded as classic hits Moose FM, the station rebranded again as 107.9 Icon Radio.

References

  1. ↑ Government of Canada, Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) (2011-11-10). "ARCHIVED - English-language FM radio station in Prescott". www.crtc.gc.ca. Retrieved 2026-05-22.
  2. ↑ "Westerkirk Capital Acquires Vista and Haliburton Broadcast Groups" Archived 2013-09-23 at the Wayback Machine. Broadcaster, April 26, 2012.
  3. ↑ Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2012-577 Various radio programming undertakings – Acquisition of assets, CRTC, October 19, 2012
  4. ↑ New Radio Station in Prescott Hit The Airwaves on Tuesday Archived 2015-10-26 at the Wayback Machine , easternontarionetwork.com, October 21, 2015
  5. ↑ Thiessen, Connie (2026-05-15). "Vista Radio expands 'ICON Radio' brand into Ontario". Broadcast Dialogue. Retrieved 2026-05-22.
  6. ↑ ICON Radio hits the Prescott airwaves, myprescottnow.com, May 15, 2026

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