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CARN 98.7 FM Begins Testing Its Signal
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- Published 02-Jun-10
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“This is a great day for our community,” says Fitzroy Gordon, President of CARN. “We wish to thank everyone for their patience and support while we sorted out a petition against CARN.”
In April 2006, the Canadian Radio and Television Commission (CRTC) approved a new commercial radio license for CARN Radio subject to it having an approved airways frequency. The frequency chosen after much technical and engineering testing was 98.7 FM. There is a Canadian broadcast rule which stipulates that if any frequency license holder has a second adjacent license to an incumbent broadcaster, then approval from the incumbent license holder is required before the second adjacent license holder can commence broadcasting. CBC Radio 99.1 FM is the incumbent broadcaster to CARN Radio 98.7 FM.
CARN had to lobby the CBC, the CRTC, Industry Canada, and the Government of Canada in its quest to get support for this second adjacent license. Finally, in July 2009, the Government of Canada, under the Conservative Prime Minister Stephen Harper, granted CARN Radio permission to run tests on its 98.7 FM frequency. Toronto’s community held a celebration on Sunday, September 27th, 2009 to a packed house of well-wishers, politicians, media, and church elders.
CARN’s initial broadcasting test will comprise a music-only format, with occasional public service announcements, while its engineers work out technical matters. Before the switch was turned on, Fitzroy Gordon said a prayer of thanks to God for His greatness and for this great day for CARN. Then he flipped the switch turning on CARN at 10am with its first song being “One Love” by Bob Marley.
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66 Responses to "CARN 98.7 FM Begins Testing Its Signal"
said this on 05 Jun 2010 8:07:18 PM UTC
This station is wicked. Please stay on the radio!!! Your playin all the wicked jams.... I vote replace 98.5
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said this on 05 Jun 2010 10:21:03 PM UTC
Sounds so good stay on and replace flow 93.5 and don't sell keep on our community
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said this on 05 Jun 2010 10:22:02 PM UTC
"WHAT" GIVE FLOW A RUN FOR ITS MONEY!!!! I Tell You The Music Is Sweeeet You Got Me Hook.
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said this on 06 Jun 2010 9:29:53 AM UTC
THIS RADIO STATION IS AWESOME!!!! I am so happy that the testing has begun, keep up the great work, can't wait to hear more!!
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said this on 06 Jun 2010 9:30:17 AM UTC
Greatt!! There was no hesitation about switching radio stations... FLOW has got to go and im glad CARN came.. it's about time.
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said this on 06 Jun 2010 9:37:33 AM UTC
Nice music, the real thing. Reception a bit fuzzy listening from Scarborough east. Willing and ready to give my full support.
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said this on 06 Jun 2010 9:52:55 AM UTC
"AWESOME"!!!....It's about time we are fully represented....Make sure you keeep your identity and not lose it along the way, like FLOW (93.5) did....I am in Pickering and there are some static in the signal. Hope this can be cleared up....again "AWESOME"!!!!
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said this on 06 Jun 2010 7:17:35 PM UTC
What a blessing to have a station like this on the air!!! Keep up the good work and the blessed mujsic vibes! Its like I'm in a trance!!!
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said this on 06 Jun 2010 7:18:15 PM UTC
best radio station ever! i love that you guys incorporate Motown too! replace flow 93.5, they are horrible!
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said this on 06 Jun 2010 7:22:43 PM UTC
This is the best station I have heard in a while. Stream it online so I can listen at home and work.
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said this on 08 Jun 2010 11:34:58 AM UTC
Yes, I would love to listen to it at work or at home while I work on my computer. For years I gave up on music radio stations and have been listening to talk and all news radio stations. However, since I discovered 98.7, it has become my radio station of choice.
I would like to advertise on this station. |
said this on 06 Jun 2010 9:00:26 PM UTC
Wow...and wow again. You only get this type of station in the U.S.
Wow, 48-14.com |
said this on 06 Jun 2010 9:04:26 PM UTC
I'm sorry, but i had to write another comment.... You know what I really like about this station is that i've been able to listen to it and not have to worry about my child hearing profanity! An amazing radio station and it's family friendly, it doesnt get much better than this!
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said this on 07 Jun 2010 7:59:04 AM UTC
Its about time that we get to listen to music that we love and that truly reflects our community. Flow 93.5 truly failed in this regard. I LOVE CARN!!!!!!!!!
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said this on 07 Jun 2010 8:38:13 AM UTC
I love this station 98.7 fm. It is the bomb and finally it caters to the older and younger crowd. Keep it is coming. Great music to listen to when driving. Love it.
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said this on 07 Jun 2010 8:53:36 AM UTC
Off to a good start. Can't wait till you all are FULLY up and running!! That other radio station really has NO business on the air!! Wishing you all MUCH success and I will continue to tune to in on the regular!! :)
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said this on 07 Jun 2010 2:15:49 PM UTC
keep it up this station beats all stations
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said this on 07 Jun 2010 2:18:20 PM UTC
Hope you beat Flow out of its spot.....
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said this on 07 Jun 2010 2:36:23 PM UTC
I love it sooooooo far. Lets hope they don't turn out like Flow. Good luck
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said this on 07 Jun 2010 6:24:38 PM UTC
Once they get DJ's in the near future, I really hope they stay with the formula throughout the day, and after 6, play the new stuff. Then at night, do a quiet storm type program like WBLK. We also need a Dancehall/Lovers Rock Reggae program too.
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said this on 07 Jun 2010 10:12:17 PM UTC
Finally, a station that gets it!
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said this on 08 Jun 2010 10:48:45 AM UTC
It's about time!!! Don't bash Flow though, competition is good. The signal is ok from Hamilton.
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said this on 08 Jun 2010 2:18:11 PM UTC
GREAT JOB!!!!!!!!! I am loving it.... Please stay on I am loving the music!!!!!!
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said this on 08 Jun 2010 4:34:19 PM UTC
Love the vibes .... Great varity of the old and new music. Hope this station stays on the air and widens their listening area to Durham region. Keep up the good work.
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said this on 08 Jun 2010 5:03:31 PM UTC
This is great...finally music I can finally groove to and relax to...and bringing back all the oldies and goodies in every Afro-Caribbean/American genre....NICE!!!! Keep up the good work and I hope our folks and everyone else out there who enjoys great music will advertise with y'all...
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said this on 08 Jun 2010 5:39:09 PM UTC
This is what Toronto was missing thank you for being the backbone in our community.
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said this on 08 Jun 2010 5:42:38 PM UTC
This radio station caters to all age groups because good music is good music ... keep up the good work 98.7
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said this on 08 Jun 2010 7:36:50 PM UTC
Welcome 98.7 love the vibes Toronto needed this..... nice to finally hear some good music
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said this on 09 Jun 2010 2:50:40 PM UTC
Love this station the music is great it's about time..
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said this on 09 Jun 2010 5:30:22 PM UTC
Intresting mix, in future a Reggae show would be nice over nights on weekends. Fri., Sat. etc. What we have on weekends is total garbage.
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said this on 10 Jun 2010 12:14:02 AM UTC
way to go 98.7 wicked tunes, loving it!! keep it up, this is the best radio station i have heard for a long time, gives me that back home feeling. it's about time.
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said this on 10 Jun 2010 11:20:34 AM UTC
i just tuned it, but all i can hear is CBC :(
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said this on 10 Jun 2010 4:41:41 PM UTC
I'm so happy and it's about time we got a radio station that plays more variety rather than listening to the same music everyday. Bringing back the old skool tunes!! Loving it!!!!
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said this on 10 Jun 2010 6:01:23 PM UTC
Excellent Station!!!
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said this on 10 Jun 2010 7:59:34 PM UTC
Nice, I love the music. It is refreshing, would like to hear more current up to date reggae music though; play more older type music in a dedicated spot. Anyways, keep playing.
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said this on 11 Jun 2010 9:33:36 AM UTC
Music has been amazing! I've been telling people to listen to this station. Very impressed!!!!
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said this on 11 Jun 2010 10:28:21 AM UTC
Love this station! Everyone I know is hooked!! :)
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said this on 11 Jun 2010 7:36:12 PM UTC
Thank you to everyone who worked behind the scenes to make this happen. I love it! It is about time to turn on the radio and hear continous black music (past & current). I no longer have to go online listen to Hot 105.5 FM to get some good black people music. Where is the Gospel music?
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said this on 13 Jun 2010 8:30:45 PM UTC
i love this new station. i was done with flow a long time ago they lost touch with the community. there's a lot of good on air personalities on the community stations that we are all familair with so i'm hoping that you guys can tap into that talent pool for some of your new staff
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said this on 13 Jun 2010 9:32:23 PM UTC
Much respex to the new Black & Caribbean radio station for Toronto, Canada. Let's network in the future. Much bless!!!
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said this on 17 Jun 2010 11:24:38 PM UTC
I tune as frequent as I can.
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said this on 19 Jun 2010 4:46:57 AM UTC
Yes, show FLOW what they're lacking . This is what I was expecting when FLOW came about. Yeah lick them with it. Now this is comparable to WBLK if not even better because you've got the Caribbean music in there. DON'T GO CHANGING!
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said this on 20 Jun 2010 7:01:15 AM UTC
This is what a radio station should be!!!!!!!!! DASH WHEY FLOW 93.5!!!!!! My prayers are with you!!! You more than have my vote!!!!
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said this on 20 Jun 2010 8:33:32 AM UTC
Great start, wishing you a prosperous launch for the new 98.7. One word of advise, listen to your audience...they know what they like and don't like. May God continue to bless you all.
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said this on 20 Jun 2010 9:59:50 PM UTC
Much needed variety and high caliber radio. My prayers are with your radio family to see the station move past the test broadcast stage to become a part of the Canadian afro-caribbean fabric. God bless.
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said this on 21 Jun 2010 11:14:35 AM UTC
This is what I have been waiting for. Music, really good music. I pray you stay on air.
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said this on 21 Jun 2010 12:39:06 PM UTC
Have already replaced Flow in my car.
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said this on 22 Jun 2010 8:52:50 AM UTC
I can't find it online!!!
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said this on 22 Jun 2010 1:12:24 PM UTC
There are no words really to describe how long this city has yurned for a station as this. While in the US there are countless R&B Classic stations to choose from. Now T.O. can show what we have to offer.
Much Success & God Bless (I have told everyone I know to listen in) |
said this on 23 Jun 2010 7:53:33 PM UTC
Fantastic programs! I often surf around the dial while driving but 98.7 held me rapt whenever I tuned in. Especially loved the mellow reggae vibes of the morning and evening drives. Keep everyone on the roads irie! Good for the spirit. Thank you!
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said this on 17 Nov 2010 9:21:44 PM UTC
Excellent radio station for the community. Its about time and i hope all people will enjoy listening to this station. Flow has too much hip hop. The broadcast power needs to be increased for the station however.
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said this on 06 Oct 2011 1:28:35 PM UTC
Excellent.. Loving the vibes..
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said this on 10 Oct 2011 4:22:22 PM UTC
Yes i love the music. Hope you stay on air. Its been a long time coming. Blessings
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said this on 16 Oct 2011 5:29:24 PM UTC
BOOM BA my friend Gordon you did not give up!! Do you remember the play that you and the rest of the crew did? You just came to Canada when the teacher said to Leroy that his grammar was bad and and he said "DONT TALK ABOUT MY grandma" that was funny I know you and I knew that you wern't going to Quit and i also know that you are a jamaican to the core so this is the real deal not a FLOW ******* lol so people don't worry we got the this one so SUPPORT SUPPORT your 98.7
DSharp SAH SUH A WIH DIS YEH YEH!! |
said this on 22 Oct 2011 10:58:13 PM UTC
This`station needs to remain and Stay focus
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said this on 22 Oct 2011 11:01:02 PM UTC
I would like to know if the station will be` playing zouk and kompa also french music
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said this on 25 Oct 2011 12:59:37 AM UTC
just found out about this station on the weekend.. trust me.. it wicked.. dial nae move..computer nae shut down.. every time.. gwaan run toronto wild.. love it.
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said this on 30 Oct 2011 11:31:08 AM UTC
I just tuned into this Station and iam enjoying the Music.
this Station can become the Peoples Radio Station of Toronto and suburbs.Iam involved with the Roller Skating Familys of Canada and the USA we are a culture of skaters from all parts of the world and enjoy the funk,old skool,r&b,hip hop,reggae,and soul.Please keep us rollin and flowing. |
said this on 06 Nov 2011 12:46:26 PM UTC
THIS IS THE BEST STATION THAT COULD EVER COME ON IN T.O.- WHEN I HEAR IT I FEEL GOOD, I KNOW EVERY JAMAICAN/CARIBBEAN PEOPLE WILL ENJOY, HOPE YOU STAY WITH THE REAL VIBES DON'T STRAY LIKE OTHERS AND FLOW.....AWAY DOWN THE WRONG ROAD. ONE LOVE TO ALL MY PEOPLE DEM BIG UP ALL YARDIE...
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said this on 19 Nov 2011 7:35:57 PM UTC
How do I downlowd this radio stationon my computer? I would like to play this redio station at computer.
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said this on 01 Dec 2011 10:17:50 AM UTC
Finally a station for us, that represents us.....welcome and please don't change like the others did, we need this. I live in Whitby and sometime it's crossed with CBC and some static at times but I'm still tuned in. Great job Fitzroy!!!!
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said this on 10 Dec 2011 3:00:16 PM UTC
Good music and commentary daily. Station is doing well so far. My one concern is the quality of your signal in the eastern areas of the city, from Scarborough onwards. The signal is great west and north of Toronto. Good reception as far as Brampton. Very weak in Pickering, although we were expecting good reception as far as Ajax, as advertized. Please let us know if we can expect improved reception in Pickering where I visit occasionally. On the right track. Keep up the Good Work. Memories. memories, memories.
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said this on 06 Jan 2012 7:37:01 AM UTC
I just love your station. It's inspiring in the morning, happy in the afternoon and romantic in the evening. I think you have it all covered.
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said this on 21 Jan 2012 11:33:14 PM UTC
I had to run to Walmart to purchase a little radio for my bedroom to keep this station locked! The music is "A" PROPER!
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said this on 11 Aug 2012 9:48:55 AM UTC
I have listen since you started on the air but this is my first contact to you. I must say It is making me proud to be Jamaician again, I use to pass men and women and say hello , our own people do not talk to each other or smile at each othe. I been older, I have seen Toronto -GTA changed in the last 45 years change so much but I will say , your station has brought coesiveness to our community again. People are looking and recognizing, I am your brother I am your sister speak to me , other cultures are calling to eack other , Come on Yardie we put the friend in friendly . Love you guys keep up, god bless and keep you . I wish I will live healthly , wise and well to see our nexk vision, A west Indies TV station. GOd bless .take care.
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