CKVO
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| Broadcast area | Clarenville, Newfoundland and Labrador |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 710 kHz (AM) |
| Branding | 710 VOCM |
| Programming | |
| Format | News/Talk/Classic Hits |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Newcap Broadcasting |
| History | |
First air date | 1974 |
Call sign meaning | C K VOice |
| Technical information | |
| Class | B |
| Power | 10,000 watts |
| Links | |
| Website | www.vocm.com |
CKVO is an AM radio station in Clarenville, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, broadcasting at 710 kHz. Owned by Newcap Broadcasting, CKVO first went on the air in 1974. It is a major affiliate of VOCM, It has independent programming each weekday at: 710 VOCM Good Morning Show from 5:30am – 9:00am, hosted by Mike Toy, Midday's from 11:30am – 1:00pm, hosted by Mike Toy, Afternoon Drive 4:00pm – 5:30pm, hosted by Jordan Keating, and Homestyle hosted by Greg Smith Monday through Thursday 6:00pm – 8:00pm. Homestyle is also carried by the VOCM Network excluding 590 VOCM. The rest of CKVO's programming is simulcast from 590 VOCM with independent commercials.
History
Colonial Broadcasting System Ltd. was awarded a license in 1974 for a new AM station at Clarenville operating on 710 kHz with 10,000 watts day and night. In 1975 CKVO opened as a semi-satellite of VOCM St. John's. Colonial filed an application for the establishment of studios at Clarenville, By 1995 CKVO broadcast 40 hours of local programming per week with the remainder of its schedule originating with VOCM St. John's. In 2000 Newcap Broadcasting Ltd. purchased CKVO and the other VOCM stations. On May 28, the CRTC renewed the licence of CKVO until August 31, 2016.
Programming
Weekdays
- 710 VOCM Good Morning Show: Mike Toy(5:30-9:00am)
- Open Line: Host Bill Rowe / Producer Pat Murphy (9:00-11:30am)
- Mid-days: Mike Toy (11:30am–1:00pm)
- 1 o'clock News Package: John Reynolds(1:00pm–1:25pm)
- Newfoundland and Labrador today: Brian Madore (1:25pm–2:00pm)
- Back Talk: Host Paddy Daly / Producer Pat Murphy(2:00pm–4:00pm)
- Afternoons: Jordan Keating (4:00-5:30pm)
- Homestyle: Greg Smith(6:00-8:00pm) (M-T)
- NightLine: Host Pete Soucy / Producer Jordan Keating (8:00pm–10:00pm) (M-T)
Weekends
- Irish Newfoundland Show: Brian O'Connell (runs every Saturday morning from 7:00 am to 1:00 pm)
- Saturday Evening(Lions Club & VOCM Cares Radio Bingo): Host Greg Smith
- Cabin Party: Paul Raynes (Saturdays 9pm - 1am)
Contact 710 VOCM
- Phone: 709-466-1399/2710
- Website: www.vocm.com
- Advertising: Randy Connors 709-651-8022
External links
- VOCM Radio Network
- CKVO history - Canadian Communications Foundation
- CKVO in the REC Canadian station database
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