CFFR
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| Broadcast area | |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 660 kHz |
| Branding | 660 NewsRadio Calgary |
| Programming | |
| Format | All-news radio |
| Affiliations | CityNews CKAL-DT The Canadian Press ABC News Radio Associated Press Bloomberg Radio |
| Ownership | |
| Owner |
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| CFAC, CHFM-FM, CJAQ-FM, CJCO-DT, CKAL-DT | |
| History | |
First air date | January 10, 1984 |
Call sign meaning | Calgary's Finest Family Radio |
| Technical information | |
Licensing authority | CRTC |
| Class | B |
| Power | 50,000 watts |
Transmitter coordinates | 50°45′27″N 114°03′46″W / 50.75750°N 114.06278°W |
| Links | |
| Webcast | Listen live |
| Website | calgary.citynews.ca |
CFFR (660 AM) is a commercial radio station in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, broadcasting an all-news radio format. It is owned by Rogers Radio and is branded as 660 NewsRadio Calgary. The studios are on 7th Avenue Southwest in downtown Calgary.
CFFR is a Class B station. It is powered at 50,000 watts, the maximum for Canadian AM stations. AM 660 is an American clear channel frequency, so CFFR uses a directional antenna with a three-tower array to protect other stations from interference. Its transmitter is off 48th Street West in Okotoks.