CHAT-FM

CHAT-FM is a Canadian radio station that broadcasts a country music radio format at 94.5 FM in Medicine Hat, Alberta. The station is owned by the Jim Pattison Group.

CHAT-FM
CityMedicine Hat, Alberta
Frequency94.5 MHz (FM)
BrandingCHAT 94.5 FM
SloganToday's Country
Programming
Formatcountry music
Ownership
OwnerJim Pattison Group
Sister stationsCFMY
History
First air date1946 (1946)
Former frequencies1270 AM (1946-2006)
Call sign meaningCanada Medicine HAT
Technical information
ClassC1
ERP100 kWs
HAAT175.8 meters (577 ft)
Transmitter coordinates50.076°N 110.755°W / 50.076; -110.755
Links
Websitewww.chat945.com

The station originally began broadcasting as an AM station in 1946 at 1270 AM, where it remained until the station moved to 94.5 FM in 2006.[1] The station rebroadcasts on 104.5 CKUD-FM in the Maple Creek, Saskatchewan area.

Notable people

Jurgen Gothe, who later became a prominent national broadcaster on CBC Radio 2, got his start as an advertising copywriter for the station.[2]

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References
  1. Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2005-242
  2. "Gothe understands the magic of his medium". Broadcast Week, August 15, 1987.


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