CHCM-FM
| Broadcast area | Burin Peninsula |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 88.3MHz(FM) |
| Branding | 590 VOCM |
| Programming | |
| Format | Full-service radio |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Stingray Group |
| History | |
First air date | May 23,1962 |
Former call signs | CHCM (1962–2021) |
Former frequencies | 560kHz(AM) (1962–1990) 740 kHz (1990–2021) |
Call signmeaning | CHVOCM(branding) |
| Technical information | |
| Class | B |
| Power | 27,000 watts |
| Links | |
| Website | vocm.com |
CHCM-FMis anFMradio station located inMarystown,Newfoundland and Labrador,Canadabroadcasting at 88.3MHz.Owned byStingray Group,CHCMfirst went on the air on May 23, 1962. It is an affiliate ofVOCM.CHCM was originally broadcast on 560AMbefore moving to 740 in 1990.[1]
In September 2016, CHCM andCKVOinClarenvillecancelled their remaining local programming and now simulcast VOCM inSt. John'sfull-time.[2]
On July 4, 2019, Stingray receivedCRTCapproval to convert CHCM to 88.3 MHz with an effective radiated power of 59,300 watts (non-directional antenna with an effective height of the antenna above average terrain of 186.1 metres).[3]
References
[edit]- ^(CRTC), Government of Canada, Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission."ARCHIVED - Decision CRTC 90-473".
{{cite web}}:CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^"VOCM shutting down Marystown station".
- ^Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2019-237, CRTC,July 4, 2019
External links
[edit]- VOCM
- CHCM-FMat The History of Canadian Broadcasting by theCanadian Communications Foundation
- CHCM-FMin the REC Canadian station database
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