CKCM

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CKCM
Broadcast areaCentral Newfoundland
Frequency620 kHz (AM)
Branding590 VOCM
Programming
FormatFull-service radio
Ownership
OwnerStingray Group
CKXG-FM
History
First air date
July 25, 1962
Call sign meaning
CK VOCM (branding)
Technical information
ClassB
Power10,000 watts
Links
Websitevocm.com

CKCM is an AM radio station in Grand Falls-Windsor, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, broadcasting at 620 kHz. Owned by Stingray Group, CKCM first went on the air in 1962. It is an affiliate of VOCM. CKCM has a repeater in Baie Verte, CKIM 1240 kHz.

On July 20, 2010, CKCM applied for an FM repeater which will rebroadcast CKCM in Springdale with the callsign CKCM-1-FM. This application received CRTC approval to operate at 89.3 MHz on September 15, 2010.[1][2]

In September 2016, CKCM cancelled their remaining local programming and now simulcast CKGA in Gander full-time.

References[edit]

  1. ^ Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2010-686
  2. ^ "ARCHIVED - CKCM Grand Falls – New transmitter in Springdale – Correction". 23 November 2010.

External links[edit]

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