CHQM FM is a radio station that is in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. It follows an adult contemporary format. But, in November and December, it switches its format to Christmas music. It is considered the number one radio station that people listen to in Western Canada. The name of its owner is Bell Media. Its studio is on Burrard Street. Its transmitter is on Mount Seymour.
History of CHQM FM 103.5
The station went on-air for the very first time in 1960. Its format was easy listening at that time. Its owner at that time was Vancouver Broadcast Associates Limited. In 1963, it changed its operating power from 19 k watts to 100 k watts. CHQM Limited attained CHQM FM as well as AM in 1990. There was also a change in its format from beautiful music to adult contemporary. In 2001, Rogers Communications bought this station. Its format changed to classical hits later on. It was the only AC station in its region. FM was also easily receivable. Its sister station CJMJ FM also stopped transmitting the songs of the 60s. in 2020, it came to be known by the brand name Move 103.5.
Programming
The Nat and Drew Show, Today’s Best Variety, Love Songs, Olivia Jones, Ray Grover, and Top 30 Countdown are the station’s famous shows. The DJs hosting various shows include Nat, Drew, Leanne, McLaren, Arran Henn, Byron James, Ray Grover.
Technical Details
The frequency at which this radio operates is 103.5 MHz. It is known by the brand name Move 103.5. Its slogan is Today’s Best Variety. It has various sister stations, namely CKST, CFTE, CFBT FM, CIVT DT. It belongs to class C. its operating power is 53 k watts on average and 100 k watts at peak. Its HAAT is 617.6 meters. The transmitter coordinates of this radio are 49.354252°N 122.958308°W.
Contact Details
Address: Suite 500 – 969 Robson Street, V6Z 1X5, Vancouver, BC
Phone: +1604-280-1035, +1 604-871-9000
Email: feedback@qmfm.com
Official Website: https://www.iheartradio.ca/qmfm
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/move1035/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Move1035Van
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Move1035Vancouver/
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