CHRC-FM (92.5 MHz) is a commercial radio station licensed to Rockland, Ontario, Canada. The station is owned by Evanov Communications through licensee Dufferin Communications Inc. It broadcasts a country format and is branded as Hot Country 92.5. Some programming is simulcast with co-owned CKHK-FM in Hawkesbury.
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| Broadcast area | Clarence-Rockland |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 92.5 MHz (FM) |
| Branding | Hot Country 92.5 |
| Programming | |
| Format | Country |
| Affiliations | Compass Media Networks Premiere Networks |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Evanov Communications |
| CKHK-FM, CFWC-FM, CKDX-FM | |
| History | |
First air date | October 15, 2013 |
Call sign meaning | CH Rockland/Clarence (broadcast area) |
| Technical information | |
| Class | A |
| ERP | 333 watts |
| HAAT | 54.8 meters (180 ft) |
| Links | |
| Webcast | Listen Live |
| Website | hotcountry925.ca |
CHRC has an effective radiated power (ERP) of 333 watts. It is on the same channel as 100,000 watt CKBE-FM Montreal, less than 100 kilometres away. That may cause interference in some areas between CHRC and CKBE-FM. These interference problems were addressed in the station's paperwork with the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC), which approved the application on February 25, 2013.[1]
History edit
Soft AC "The Jewel" edit
In June 2013, the station was assigned the call letters CHRC-FM.[2] That call sign was previously used by a now-defunct radio station in Quebec City.
On October 15, 2013, CHRC-FM signed on the air with a soft adult contemporary format.[3] The station became one of "The Jewel" branded stations, with the slogan "Lite & Refreshing", and later "Lite Favourites". The station played a mix of pop hits and soft oldies from the 1970s, 80s, 90s and early 2000s.
The morning show was hosted by Derrick Scott, in the industry for close to 30 years across Ontario. Scott was an advocate for local businesses, and "Shopping - Dining Local." He was recognized by local charities and business groups for his efforts in promoting local businesses and charities over the years. The morning show was also simulcast on Jewel 107.7 in Hawkesbury. During the midday hours, CHRC carried the syndicated John Tesh Radio Show, known as "Intelligence for Your Life." In the evening, the station broadcast an adult standards program known as The Lounge, playing "Music With Style", often with content from the Great American Songbook. From 11pm to midnight, the station aired instrumental beautiful music pieces under the branding The International Concert Series.[4]
Change to Hot Country edit
On May 2, 2021, Evanov announced that CHRC's soft adult contemporary format would flip to country. Hot Country 92.5 debuted on May 3, 2021.
The change to Hot Country also came to Evanov's sister station, CKHK-FM 107.7 in Hawkesbury, with the stations sharing some programming.[5]
References edit
- ^ Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2013-94, English-language FM radio station in Clarence-Rockland, CRTC, February 25, 2013
- ^ "5/6/2013". Fybush Media. Fybush Media. May 3, 2013. Retrieved March 5, 2017.
- ^ "CHRC-FM". Canadian Communications Foundation. Retrieved 5 November 2018.
- ^ "On Air Schedule". Jewel 92.5. Evanov Radio. 2017. Archived from the original on 6 March 2017. Retrieved 5 March 2017.
- ^ Evanov Communications launches rebranding of 4 stations in Ontario & Quebec, Evanov, May 2, 2021
External links edit
- Hot Country 92.5
- CHRC-FM at The History of Canadian Broadcasting by the Canadian Communications Foundation
- CHRC-FM in the REC Canadian station database