CKVE-FM

CKVE-FM
Broadcast areaHalifax metropolitan area
Frequency88.7 MHz (FM)
BrandingCove FM
Programming
FormatCommunity radio
Ownership
Owner
History
First air date
February 8, 2016
Call sign meaning
Cove-FM
Technical information
ERP1,080 watts
HAAT150 meters (490 ft)
Links
WebcastListen live
Websitecovefm.com

CKVE-FM is a Canadian radio station broadcasting at 88.7 FM in Halifax, Nova Scotia. It is owned by Hubbards Radio Society and airs a community radio radio format. CKVE uses the on-air brand name 88.7 Cove FM.

History

On May 28th, Hubbards Radio Society filed an application for a broadcasting license to operate an English-language community FM radio station in Hubbards, Nova Scotia, using 88.7 MHz (channel 204A1) with an effective radiated power (ERP) of 1,080 watts (non-directional antenna with an effective height above average terrain (EHAAT) of 150 meters).[1] The application was accepted and they began airing on February 8th, 2016.[citation needed]

References

  1. ^ Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2014-279, Community radio stations in Hubbards and Lower Sackville, CRTC, May 28, 2014

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