CINW
CINW was the final call sign used by an English language AM radio station in Montreal, Quebec, which, along with French-language sister station CINF, ceased operations at 7:00 p.m. ET on January 29, 2010. Owned and operated by Corus Quebec, it broadcast on 940 kHz with a full-time power of 50,000 watts as a clear channel, Class A station, using a slightly directional antenna designed to improve reception in downtown Montreal.
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| Frequency | 940 kHz (AM) |
| Branding | AM 940 |
| Programming | |
| Format | Defunct (was Oldies) |
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Sister stations | CFQR-FM, CINF |
| History | |
First air date | May 20, 1920 |
Last air date | January 29, 2010 (89 years, 254 days) |
Former call signs | XWA (1919-1921) 9AM (1921-1922) CFCF (1922-1991) CIQC (1991-1999) |
Former frequencies | 440 metres (1922-1928) 1030 kHz (1928-1933) 600 kHz (1933-2000) |
Call sign meaning | "Canada's information and news station" (former all-news format) |
| Technical information | |
| Class | A |
| Power | 50,000 watts |
Transmitter coordinates | 45°23′34.08″N 73°41′53.16″W |
| Translator(s) | CFCX SW 6.005 MHz |
Due to its heritage, the station is generally considered to be Canada's first and oldest broadcasting station, as well as one of the first in the world.
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