CHCM-FM

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]

CHCM-FM

Marystown, Newfoundland and Labrador
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

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]