CHCM-FM
| Broadcast area | Burin Peninsula |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 88.3 MHz (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 | 560 kHz (AM) (1962–1990) 740 kHz (1990–2021) |
Call sign meaning | CH VOCM (branding) |
| Technical information | |
| Class | B |
| Power | 27,000 watts |
| Links | |
| Website | vocm.com |
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]
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-FM at The History of Canadian Broadcasting by the Canadian Communications Foundation
- CHCM-FM in the REC Canadian station database
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