CIRH-FM

CIRH-FM
City of license Halifax, Nova Scotia
Frequency 107.7 MHz (FM)
Format Information
Callsign meaning Canada Information Radio Halifax
Owner Jack McGaw

CIRH-FM is a radio station, broadcasting at 107.7 FM and 97.9 FM in Halifax, Nova Scotia, which was part of the Information Radio system. The programming consisted of a frequently updated 15 minute recording (that repeats) containing weather, news, traffic, entertainment information, and Halifax Stanfield International Airport arrival and departure delays.

History

In 2002, Jack McGaw received CRTC approval and the station originally began broadcasting at 97.9 FM.[1]

The station is owned and operated by Jack McGaw.

On February 28, 2008 CIRH received approval by the CRTC to move from 97.9 to 107.7 FM.[2] On May 27, 2009, the station applied for a power decrease, which received approval on July 22, 2009.[3]

References

  1. ^ Low-power tourist information service in Halifax Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2002-212
  2. ^ CIRH-FM Halifax – Technical changes Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2008-50
  3. ^ Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2009-436

External links

Radio stations in Halifax, Nova Scotia
CKDU 88.1  • CHNS 89.9  • CBHA 90.5  • CBAX 91.5  • CBAF-5 92.3  • CFLT 92.9  • CJLU 93.9  • CJNI 95.7  • CKUL 96.5  • CIRH 97.9  • CKRH 98.5  • CHSB 99.3  • CIOO 100.1  • CJCH 101.3  • CHFX 101.9  • CBH 102.7  • CKHZ 103.5  • CFRQ 104.3  • CKHY 105.1  • CFEP 105.9  • CKBG 107.3  • CIRH 107.7

Nova Scotia Radio Markets: Cape Breton • Halifax

See also: List of radio stations in Nova Scotia