XHMS-FM explained

XHMS-FM
City:Monclova, Coahuila
Area:Monclova, Coahuila
Branding:Súper FM
Airdate:May 5, 1966
Frequency:99.5 MHz
Format:Pop/adult contemporary
Erp:1.907 kW
Class:A
Sister Stations:XHFRC
Callsign Meaning:Melchor Sánchez Dovalina (original concessionaire)
Owner:Radio Medios de Monclova
Licensee:Radio Medios de Monclova, S.A. de C.V.

XHMS-FM is a radio station on 99.5 FM in Monclova, Coahuila. It is owned by Radio Medios de Monclova and carries a pop/adult contemporary format known as Súper FM.

History

XHMS, the first FM radio station in Coahuila,[1] was approved to begin operations on December 8, 1965, received its concession on April 15, 1966, and signed on May 5 of that year. Named for founder Melchor Sánchez Dovalina, XHMS started on 99.3 MHz with a power of 250 watts, later increased to 310. In the 1980s, XHMS moved to 99.5 and increased its power to 1.9 kW.

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Notes and References

  1. News: Celebra 50 años XHMS SúperFM. 2016-05-12. La Prensa de Monclova. 2016-06-16.