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{{Infobox radio station
{{Infobox radio station
| name = CHUP-FM
| name = CHUP-FM
| logo =
| logo =
| logo_size = 150px
| logo_size = 200px
| city = [[Calgary]], [[Alberta]]
| city = [[Calgary]], [[Alberta]]
| area = [[Calgary Metropolitan Region]]
| area = [[Calgary Metropolitan Region]]
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| affiliations =
| affiliations =
| callsign_meaning = '''CH UP''' (former branding)
| callsign_meaning = '''CH UP''' (former branding)
| former_callsigns = '''CIGY-FM''' (2008-2011)
| former_callsigns = CIGY-FM (2008–2011)
| airdate = March 6, [[2008 in radio|2008]]
| airdate = March 6, [[2008 in radio|2008]]
| owner = [[Rawlco Communications]]
| owner = [[Rawlco Communications]]
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| haat = {{convert|298.6|meters}}
| haat = {{convert|298.6|meters}}
| class = C1
| class = C1
| webcast = [https://www.c977.ca/player/?playerID=2495 Listen Live]
| webcast =
| website = [http://www.softrock977.com/ softrock977.com]
| website = [https://www.c977.ca/ c977.ca]
| coordinates = {{coord|51.065|N|114.213|W|type:landmark}}
| coordinates = {{coord|51.065|N|114.213|W|type:landmark}}
}}
}}


'''CHUP-FM''' is a Canadian radio station broadcasting at 97.7 [[FM broadcasting|FM]] in [[Calgary]], [[Alberta]]. The station airs a [[hot adult contemporary]] format branded as ''C97.7'', and is owned by [[Rawlco Communications]]. CHUP's studios are located on Railway Street Southeast in Calgary, while its transmitter is located at 85 Street Southwest and Old Banff Coach Road in western Calgary.
'''CHUP-FM''' is a Canadian radio station broadcasting at 97.7 [[FM broadcasting|FM]] in [[Calgary]], [[Alberta]]. The station airs a [[hot adult contemporary]] format branded as ''C97.7'', and is owned by [[Rawlco Communications]]. CHUP's studios are located on Railway Street Southeast in Calgary, while its transmitter is located at 85 Street Southwest and Old Banff Coach Road in western Calgary.


As of Winter 2020, CHUP is the 9th-most-listened-to radio station in the Calgary market according to a PPM data report released by [[Numeris]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.radiowest.ca/forum/viewtopic.php?f=46&t=37459 |title=Winter 2020 PPM Data |access-date=2021-04-01 }}</ref>
As of Summer 2023, CHUP is the #1 most-listened-to radio station in the Calgary market with Adults 35-54, according to a PPM data report released by [[Numeris]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.radiowest.ca/forum/viewtopic.php?f=46&t=37459 |title=Winter 2020 PPM Data |access-date=2021-04-01 }}</ref>


== History ==
== History ==
The 97.5 frequency, adjacent to the new 97.7, was originally occupied by [[CIRI-FM]] which moved to 106.5 in early 2008 to make room for the new 97.7 FM frequency.
The 97.5 frequency, adjacent to the new 97.7, was originally occupied by [[CIRI-FM]] which moved to 106.5 in early 2008 to make room for the new 97.7 FM frequency.


After its approval in 2007,<ref>[http://www.crtc.gc.ca/eng/archive/2007/db2007-289.htm Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2007-289]</ref> the station began on-air testing on February 19, [[2008 in radio|2008]] as '''CIGY-FM''' and officially launched on March 6, 2008 at 10:00am [[Mountain Time Zone|MST]]. The first song played was ''[[Who Says You Can't Go Home]]'' by [[Jon Bon Jovi]] and [[Jennifer Nettles]]. The station's original music format was a [[hot adult contemporary]]/[[country music|country]] mix. The station was originally branded ''97.7 Calgary FM'' but changed its branding to ''The New 97.7 FM'' as of September 2008, then to ''Mix 97.7'' in [[2009 in radio|2009]] while maintaining the same format. In April [[2010 in radio|2010]], the country lean was dropped and CIGY-FM became a full-time [[Hot AC]] station while maintaining the "Mix" branding making it the first time Calgary has had two Hot AC stations as it took on [[CKCE-FM]], which plays more [[rhythmic contemporary|rhythmic]]-leaning tracks.
After its approval in 2007,<ref>[http://www.crtc.gc.ca/eng/archive/2007/db2007-289.htm Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2007-289]. Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission. </ref> the station began on-air testing on February 19, [[2008 in radio|2008]] as '''CIGY-FM''' and officially launched on March 6, 2008 at 10:00am [[Mountain Time Zone|MST]]. The first song played was ''[[Who Says You Can't Go Home]]'' by [[Jon Bon Jovi]] and [[Jennifer Nettles]]. The station's original music format was a [[hot adult contemporary]]/[[country music|country]] mix. The station was originally branded ''97.7 Calgary FM'' but changed its branding to ''The New 97.7 FM'' as of September 2008, then to ''Mix 97.7'' in [[2009 in radio|2009]] while maintaining the same format. In April [[2010 in radio|2010]], the country lean was dropped and CIGY-FM became a full-time [[Hot AC]] station while maintaining the "Mix" branding making it the first time Calgary has had two Hot AC stations as it took on [[CKCE-FM]], which plays more [[rhythmic contemporary|rhythmic]]-leaning tracks.


On May 20, [[2011 in radio|2011]], the station changed its format to [[adult hits]], branded as ''Up! 97.7'', as well as their callsign to '''CHUP-FM'''. The [[modern adult contemporary|modern AC]] format was moved to [[CFIT-FM]].
On May 20, [[2011 in radio|2011]], the station changed its format to [[adult hits]], branded as ''Up! 97.7'', as well as their callsign to '''CHUP-FM'''. The [[modern adult contemporary|modern AC]] format was moved to [[CFIT-FM]].


On September 4, [[2015 in radio|2015]], CHUP shifted to [[adult contemporary]], branded as ''Soft Rock 97.7.''<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://radioinsight.com/blog/headlines/94445/up-97-7-goes-down-in-calgary/|title=Up 97.7 Goes Down in Calgary}}</ref> On October 13, 2021, the station flipped back to [[hot AC]], now branded as ''C97.7'' but with a greater focus on Top 40 music from the 1990s, 2000s and today.<ref>[https://www.milkmanunlimited.com/post/calgary-s-soft-rock-now-c-97-7 Calgary's Soft Rock Now C97.7]</ref>
On September 4, [[2015 in radio|2015]], CHUP shifted to [[adult contemporary]], branded as ''Soft Rock 97.7''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://radioinsight.com/blog/headlines/94445/up-97-7-goes-down-in-calgary/|title=Up 97.7 Goes Down in Calgary}}</ref>


On October 13, 2021, the station flipped back to [[hot AC]], now branded as ''C97.7'' but with a greater focus on [[top 40]] music from the 1990s, 2000s and today.<ref>[https://www.milkmanunlimited.com/post/calgary-s-soft-rock-now-c-97-7 Calgary's Soft Rock Now C97.7]</ref>
==Former Logo==
[[File:Up977.jpg|150px]]
[[File:CHUP softrock97.7 logo.png|150px]]


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
* [http://www.c977.ca/ C97.7]
* [http://www.c977.ca/ C97.7]
* [https://broadcasting-history.ca/radio/radio-stations/alberta/alberta-south/CHUP-FM CHUP-FM] at The History of Canadian Broadcasting by the [[Canadian Communications Foundation]]
* {{History of Canadian Broadcasting}}
* {{RecnetCanada|CHUP-FM}}
* {{RecnetCanada|CHUP-FM}}


Latest revision as of 00:38, 29 April 2024

CHUP-FM
Broadcast areaCalgary Metropolitan Region
Frequency97.7 MHz (FM)
BrandingC97.7
Programming
FormatHot adult contemporary
Ownership
OwnerRawlco Communications
History
First air date
March 6, 2008
Former call signs
CIGY-FM (2008–2011)
Call sign meaning
CH UP (former branding)
Technical information
ClassC1
ERP100,000 watts
HAAT298.6 meters (980 ft)
Transmitter coordinates
51°03′54″N 114°12′47″W / 51.065°N 114.213°W / 51.065; -114.213
Links
Websitec977.ca

CHUP-FM is a Canadian radio station broadcasting at 97.7 FM in Calgary, Alberta. The station airs a hot adult contemporary format branded as C97.7, and is owned by Rawlco Communications. CHUP's studios are located on Railway Street Southeast in Calgary, while its transmitter is located at 85 Street Southwest and Old Banff Coach Road in western Calgary.

As of Summer 2023, CHUP is the #1 most-listened-to radio station in the Calgary market with Adults 35-54, according to a PPM data report released by Numeris.[1]

History

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The 97.5 frequency, adjacent to the new 97.7, was originally occupied by CIRI-FM which moved to 106.5 in early 2008 to make room for the new 97.7 FM frequency.

After its approval in 2007,[2] the station began on-air testing on February 19, 2008 as CIGY-FM and officially launched on March 6, 2008 at 10:00am MST. The first song played was Who Says You Can't Go Home by Jon Bon Jovi and Jennifer Nettles. The station's original music format was a hot adult contemporary/country mix. The station was originally branded 97.7 Calgary FM but changed its branding to The New 97.7 FM as of September 2008, then to Mix 97.7 in 2009 while maintaining the same format. In April 2010, the country lean was dropped and CIGY-FM became a full-time Hot AC station while maintaining the "Mix" branding making it the first time Calgary has had two Hot AC stations as it took on CKCE-FM, which plays more rhythmic-leaning tracks.

On May 20, 2011, the station changed its format to adult hits, branded as Up! 97.7, as well as their callsign to CHUP-FM. The modern AC format was moved to CFIT-FM.

On September 4, 2015, CHUP shifted to adult contemporary, branded as Soft Rock 97.7.[3]

On October 13, 2021, the station flipped back to hot AC, now branded as C97.7 but with a greater focus on top 40 music from the 1990s, 2000s and today.[4]

References

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  1. ^ "Winter 2020 PPM Data". Retrieved 2021-04-01.
  2. ^ Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2007-289. Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission.
  3. ^ "Up 97.7 Goes Down in Calgary".
  4. ^ Calgary's Soft Rock Now C97.7
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