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CKGA

Coordinates: 48°57′37″N 54°39′37″W / 48.96028°N 54.66028°W / 48.96028; -54.66028
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VOCM Central Newfoundland
Broadcast areaGander, Newfoundland and Labrador
Frequency650 kHz (AM)
Branding650 VOCM
Programming
FormatNews/Talk/Classic Hits
Ownership
OwnerNewcap Broadcasting
CKXD-FM
History
First air date
1969
Call sign meaning
Canada Knows GAnder
Technical information
ClassB
Power5,000 watts (day and night)
Links
Websitewww.vocm.com

CKGA is an AM radio station in Gander, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, broadcasting at 650 kHz. Owned by Newcap Broadcasting, CKGA first went on the air in 1969. It is an affiliate of VOCM.

As of early September (date unknown), VOCM network station CKCM (620) and its rebroadcasters (89.3 And 1240)went off the air and broadcasting takes place in Gander

Programming:

Weekdays

  • Mornings: Dean Clarke (5:30-9:00am)
  • Open Line: Host Randy Simms / Producer Pat Murphy and Megan Homer (9:00-11:30am)
  • Mid-days: Dean Clarke (11:30am–1:00pm)
  • 1 o'clock News Package: John Renolyds (1:00pm–1:25pm)
  • Newfoundland and Labrador today:(1:25pm–2:00pm)
  • Back Talk: Host Paddy Daly / Producer Pat Murphy and Megan Homer (2:00pm–4:00pm)
  • Afternoons: Dean Clarke (4:00-5:30pm)
  • Homestyle: Greg Smith (6:00-8:00pm) (M-T)
  • NightLine: Host Pete Soucy / Producer Greg Smith(8:00pm–10:00pm) (S-T):

Weekends

  • The Homebrew Show:(runs every Saturday morning from 7:00 am to 1:00 pm)
  • Saturday Evening (Lions Club & VOCM Cares Radio Bingo): Host Greg Smith, & Producer Jordan Keating.
  • Cabin Party: Paul Raynes (Saturdays 9pm - 1am)

48°57′37″N 54°39′37″W / 48.96028°N 54.66028°W / 48.96028; -54.66028