CKGA
CKGA is an AM radio station in Gander, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, broadcasting at 650 kHz. Owned by Stingray Group, CKGA first went on the air in 1969 at 730 kHz, but moved to 650 in 1988. It is an affiliate of VOCM.
| City | Gander, Newfoundland and Labrador |
|---|---|
| Broadcast area | Central Newfoundland |
| Frequency | 650 kHz (AM) |
| Branding | 650 VOCM |
| Slogan | Local News Now |
| Programming | |
| Format | News/Talk/Classic hits |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Stingray Group |
| Sister stations | CKXD-FM |
| History | |
| First air date | 1969 |
| Former frequencies | 730 kHz (1969-1988) |
| Call sign meaning | Canada Knows GAnder |
| Technical information | |
| Class | B |
| Power | 5,000 watts (day and night) |
| Links | |
| Website | VOCM |
In September 2016, VOCM network station CKCM in Grand Falls-Windsor and its rebroadcasters went off the air and now simulcast CKGA.
External links
- VOCM
- CKGA-AM history - Canadian Communication Foundation
- CKGA in the REC Canadian station database
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