CKLU-FM

Infobox Radio Station


name = CKLU-FM
airdate = 1997
frequency = 96.7 MHz (FM)
area = Sudbury, Ontario
format = campus radio
owner = Laurentian University
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branding = CKLU
slogan = Sudbury's alternative radio station
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website = [http://www.cklu.ca/ CKLU]
callsign_meaning = C K Laurentian University

CKLU is a Canadian radio station, which broadcasts at FM 96.7 in Sudbury, Ontario. It is the campus radio station of the city's Laurentian University, and airs programming in both English and French, along with special interest programming for other language communities in the area.

The station broadcasts from studios in Laurentian University's Parker Building. Its studios are undergoing a significant equipment upgrade in 2008. [ [http://www.northernlife.ca/News/Lifestyle/2008/01-30-08-cklu.asp?NLStory=01-30-08-cklu "CKLU gets a makeover"] , 'Northern Life", January 29, 2008.]

History

The station launched in 1984 as a closed circuit station, available only in certain locations on campus. In 1986, the station was added to cable FM service in Sudbury, using the informal callsign CFLR.

In 1996, the station applied to the CRTC for an FM license. The application was granted, and the station began broadcasting over the airwaves in 1997. [ [http://www.crtc.gc.ca/archive/ENG/Decisions/1996/DB96-619.HTM Decision CRTC 96-619] ] The station was not able to retain the CFLR callsign, due to the existence of another CFLR broadcasting in La Romaine, Quebec.

The station added Internet streaming to its website in September of 2008. [ [http://www.sudbury24.ca/media/1934/CKLU_Now_Available_On-Line/ "CKLU Now Available Online"] , Persona News 10, September 23, 2008.]

Programming

In addition to locally produced programming, the station also airs several syndicated public radio programs, including the "Putumayo World Music Hour", "Deconstructing Dinner", CIUT-FM's environmental news series "The Green Majority", "Radio Goethe" and "Democracy Now!".

Local programming includes "Lunch with the Trinnie", which profiles the city's local multicultural communities, "City Spins", which features interviews and music by local musicians, and "Minotaur Hour", hosted by musician Nathan Lawr. A short-run science series, "Sudbury Knows No Bounds", is scheduled to air later in 2008 in conjunction with Science North.

Many other diverse shows are featured on CKLU. Some of the open format shows include "Miller Time", hosted by Jason Miller which plays Mondays 5-6 PM. This show features a humorous outlook on politics, news, and current events. "Above the Waste" also a student based show plays all different types of metal, which airs Sunday 10-12 PM. "Painted Rust" which is hosted by Jewls, which airs many new rock, indie-rock, and classic rock, this airs Mondays from 2-4 PM. "Rhythms of Clublife" is a show which features DJ's of House and Trance mixing live over the air, hosted by DJ Phluke Nine on Saturday evenings at 10 PM, giving many listeners and club goers a pumpup attitude while on their way to local venues. "Sports Hour" airs Wednesday mornings from 9-10 and offers analysis of issues in the world of sports, alongside assorted rock.

References

External links

* [http://cklu.ca/ CKLU]
* [http://www.broadcasting-history.ca/listings_and_histories/radio/histories.php?id=290&historyID=313 CKLU history at Canadian Communications Foundation]
*RecnetCanada|CKLU-FM