CHQT is a radio station in Edmonton, Alberta, broadcasting its signal on 880 kHz AM with an ERP of 50,000 watts. It also broadcasts AM stereo using the C-QUAM system. The station currently operates an all-news radio format under the brand name iNews880, and is owned by Corus Entertainment.
CHQT can also be received on 93.5 MHz on Shaw Cable FM.
CHQT is currently ranked #15 in the Edmonton market according to the Fall 2011 PPM data report released by BBM Canada. [1]
[edit] History
- The station started on August 19, 1965 on 1110 kHz, with 10,000 watts power.
- In 1979, CHQT started using 50,000 watts power
- In 1985, the station changed frequency to 880 kHz on the sale to Monarch Broadcasting, Ltd.[2]
- In June 2001, CHQT began using the moniker COOL 880.
- In October 2003, it became '880 JOE AM' for a few months before it returned to 'COOL 880' on January 13, 2004. The reason for the change to Joe AM was to protect its sister station Power 92 (CKNG-FM), which was planning a change to the adult hits format. The company was afraid that another broadcaster would take the name and/or format on the FM band. However, the station lost a considerable amount of its listeners, and has not recovered.[citation needed] Power 92 then became JOE FM and abandoned the top 40 format in favor of an 80's and 90's mix of music.
- On May 20, 2008 at 6:30 AM, the oldies format was discontinued for an all-news format.
[edit] Other facts
- Before the name change and being bought by Corus Entertainment, their news slogan was This is Alberta's Major News station - AM 880 CHQT - Currently all newscasts on Edmonton Corus radio stations are produced by 630 CHED.
[edit] References
- ^ Fall 2011 Edmonton PPM Ratings
- ^ Decision CRTC 85-55
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