CHCM-FM explained

CHCM-FM
City:Marystown, Newfoundland and Labrador
Area:Burin Peninsula
Branding:590 VOCM
Airdate:May 23, 1962
Frequency:88.3 MHz (FM)
Format:Full-service radio
Former Frequencies:560 kHz (AM) (1962–1990)
740 kHz (1990–2021)
Former Callsigns:CHCM (1962–2021)
Power:27,000 watts
Class:B
Owner:Stingray Group
Website:vocm.com
Callsign Meaning:CH VOCM (branding)

CHCM-FM is an FM radio station located in Marystown, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada broadcasting at 88.3 MHz. Owned by Stingray Group, CHCM first went on the air on May 23, 1962. It is an affiliate of VOCM. CHCM was originally broadcast on 560 AM before moving to 740 in 1990.[1]

In September 2016, CHCM and CKVO in Clarenville cancelled their remaining local programming and now simulcast VOCM in St. John's full-time.[2]

On July 4, 2019, Stingray received CRTC approval 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]

External links

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: ARCHIVED - Decision CRTC 90-473. Government of Canada, Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission. (CRTC).
  2. Web site: VOCM shutting down Marystown station.
  3. https://crtc.gc.ca/eng/archive/2019/2019-237.htm Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2019-237