CFGP-FM (97.7

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, ''97.7 Rock'') is a Canadian

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. Owned by

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, a division of

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, it broadcasts a

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format. CFGP began as an AM station in 1937 and over the years, the station switched to different AM frequencies (1200, 1310, 1340, 1350, 1050) until moving to its current frequency at 97.7 MHz after receiving approval by the

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in 1996.Decision CRTC 96-11
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network and its predecessor, the

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, until 1981.

Rebroadcasters

CFGP has the following rebroadcasters:

References

External links

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CFGP 1973-1981 HISTORY
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