Broadcast area | Southern Manitoba |
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Frequency | 98.3 MHz (FM) |
Branding | CBC Music |
Programming | |
Format | Adult contemporary/Classical music/Jazz |
Ownership | |
Owner | Canadian Broadcasting Corporation |
CBW, CKSB-10-FM, CKSB-FM, CBWT-DT, CBWFT-DT | |
History | |
First air date | December 10, 1962 |
Former call signs | CFMW-FM (1962–1965) |
Call sign meaning | Canadian Broadcasting Corporation Winnipeg |
Technical information | |
Class | C |
ERP | 160,000 watts |
HAAT | 223 meters (732 ft) |
Links | |
Website | CBC Manitoba |
CBW-FM (98.3 MHz) is a public non-commercial radio station in Winnipeg, Manitoba, owned by the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. The station airs the CBC Music Network, a mix of adult album alternative, classical music and other genres. Its studios are located on Portage Avenue in Downtown Winnipeg, while its transmitter is located on the Starbuck Communications Tower.
CBW-FM is one of the most powerful radio stations in Canada, with an effective radiated power (ERP) of 160,000 watts, while most FM stations run at 100,000 watts or less. (Winnipeg is also home to the most powerful station, CJKR-FM at 310,000 watts.)