Costa do Sol FM
| Frequency | 97.7 MHz |
|---|---|
| Programming | |
| Language | Portuguese |
| Format | |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Rádio Costa do Sol Ltda. |
| History | |
First air date | January 1, 2005 |
Former names | Nossa Rádio Ceará |
| Technical information | |
Licensing authority | ANATEL |
| Class | A1 |
| ERP | 131.5 kW |
| Links | |
Public license information | Profile |
Costa do Sol FM (ZYS 804) is a radio station licensed to Fortaleza, Ceará, serving the respective metropolitan area. Founded in 2005 by businessmen Gaudêncio Lucena and Carlos Gualter, the station became known for its trajectory as a popular music radio station.[1] For 15 years, it broadcast the evangelical radio network Nossa Rádio.
History
The broadcaster's concession was obtained in 2002 by businessman Gaudêncio Lucena and initially had a partnership with politician Eunício Oliveira,[2] with the launch scheduled for 2004.[3] Costa do Sol FM was created in Fortaleza on May 1, 2005 by businessman and politician Gaudêncio Lucena. It was launched with great enthusiasm on the part of its owner, announced as the "first 100% digital radio station in Ceará", and was notable for operating with 50 kW of power, which covered the metropolitan region of Fortaleza, the interior of the state and part of Rio Grande do Norte.[4] In addition to the investments in technology, the station made major hires.
The official launch of Costa do Sol FM took place on July 17, 2005.[1] Its slogan was “Quem sintoniza, fica!” and its programming was popular, focused on the BCD classes, in the 15-40 age group, with a predominantly female audience. Costa do Sol FM's goal was to form a network of radio stations.[5] In its last year on air, it only had music programming.[1]
On March 1, 2010, Costa do Sol FM was leased to the International Church of the Grace of God, which aired the programming of the evangelical radio network Nossa Rádio,[6][7] renaming it Nossa Rádio Ceará. The lease lasts for 15 years, ending on March 6, 2025. From that date, the station will broadcast a varied selection of music, including adult contemporary, pop and MPB songs.[8]
References
- ^ a b c Pinheiro A, Lima N, Marques, P (2010). "Panorama do Rádio em Fortaleza" (PDF). Intercom – Sociedade Brasileira de Estudos Interdisciplinares da Comunicação (in Portuguese). Fortaleza, Ceará: 1–15. Retrieved July 30, 2016.
- ^ "Xará cricri". Coluna Abidoral Possidônio. O Povo. April 27, 2002. Archived from the original on November 26, 2002. Retrieved April 2, 2019.
Saiu mais uma FM para Fortaleza. Faturou o dial o presidente regional do PMDB, deputado federal Eunício Oliveira, que terá como sócio o seu velho sócio Gaudêncio Lucena.
- ^ "Curiooosos!". Coluna Abidoral Possidônio. O Povo. December 20, 2003. Archived from the original on January 6, 2004. Retrieved April 2, 2019.
Em breve, no ar não apenas de Fortaleza, mas de uma boa leva de municípios, o som da FM 97.7, dos sócios Gaudêncio Lucena e Eunício Oliveira. A emissora terá 30 quilos de potência, no que cobrirá toda a Grande Fortaleza e mais alguma coisa.
- ^ Marshall, Regina (May 5, 2005). "Matéria-245753". Diário do Nordeste. Archived from the original on February 12, 2017. Retrieved February 11, 2017.
Gaudêncio Lucena comandou com entusiasmo a estréia da primeira rádio 100% digital do Ceará, RÁDIO COSTA DO SOL, FM 97,7. no ar desde o dia primeiro de maio com 50.000 Watts de potência.
- ^ Canalito & Leme 2007, p. 109.
- ^ Starck, Daniel (March 25, 2010). "Exclusivo: Nossa Rádio estréia em Fortaleza" (in Brazilian Portuguese). Tudo Rádio. Retrieved February 11, 2017.
- ^ "Agregando valor". O Estado (in Brazilian Portuguese). March 2, 2010. Retrieved February 11, 2017.
O missionário RR Soares, aquele simpático senhor baixinho dono da Igreja Internacional da Graça, arrendou a rádio fm que os irmãos Carlos Gualter e Gaudêncio Lucena têm na cidade.
- ^ Massaro, Carlos (March 7, 2025). "Nossa Rádio encerra programação em Fortaleza após 15 anos no ar" (in Brazilian Portuguese). Tudo Rádio. Retrieved April 13, 2025.