Gerry Pash in studio at CKDA circa early ‘60’s

1950: Jan. 18: CKDA 1340 signs on as Victoria’s second radio station. Its power was 250 watts.

1954: Aug. 1 5 pm: CKDA 1340 moves to AM 1280 and increases its power from 250 watts to 5000 watts.

1955: CKDA/FM 98.5 signs on the air in Victoria. Power was 370 watts.

1957: Sept. 18: CKDA 1280 Victoria moves to AM 1220. Its power doubles to 10,000 watts.

1965: March 21 6 pm: CKDA/FM becomes CFMS 98.5 and starts broadcasting independently from CKDA. Its broadcast day is noon-midnight 7 days a week.

1971: CKDA 1220 Victoria increases its power to 50,000 watts.

1986: July 1: CKDA 1220 moves to AM 1200.

1995: Sept. 1 5 pm: CKDA 1200 signs off the air.

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