CKOA-FM

{{short description|Radio station in Glace Bay, Nova Scotia}}

{{Infobox radio station

| name = CKOA-FM

| logo = CKOA TheCoast89.7 logo.png

| logo_size = 150px

| city = Glace Bay, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia

| branding = The Coast 89.7

| airdate = December 3, 2007

| frequency = 89.7 MHz (FM)

| format = community radio/adult contemporary

| erp = 4.7 kWs average
6 kWs peak

| haat = {{convert|48.5|meters}}

| class = A

| owner = Coastal Community Radio Cooperative Limited

| website = [https://www.coastalradio.ca/ The Coast 89.7]

| callsign_meaning = C(K)OAst

}}

CKOA-FM is a Canadian radio station, broadcasting at 89.7 FM in Glace Bay, Nova Scotia. Owned and operated by the Coastal Community Radio Cooperative, the station broadcasts a community radio format branded as The Coast 89.7.

The station was licensed by the CRTC in 2007, and went on the air on December 3 of that year.[http://www.crtc.gc.ca/eng/archive/2007/db2007-212.htm Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2007-212]

The Coastal Community Radio Cooperative began life as a low-powered 50-watt special events station, broadcasting from various locations and temporary studios in Glace Bay and Sydney, NS.