Broadcast area | Halifax Regional Municipality |
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Frequency | 89.9 MHz (FM) |
Branding | 89.9 The Wave |
Programming | |
Format | Classic hits |
Ownership | |
Owner | Maritime Broadcasting System |
CHFX-FM | |
History | |
First air date | May 12, 1926 |
Former frequencies | 930 kHz (AM) (1926–1930, 1934-1941) 910 kHz (1930–1934) 960 kHz (1941–2006) 6.135/6.13 MHz (1955?-2001) |
Call sign meaning | Canada Halifax Nova Scotia (broadcast area) |
Technical information | |
Class | C1 |
ERP | 100,000 watts horizontal polarization only |
HAAT | 224 meters (735 ft) |
Links | |
Webcast | Listen Live |
Website | 899thewave.fm |
CHNS-FM (89.9 MHz) is a commercial FM radio station, in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. The station airs a classic hits radio format branded as 89.9 The Wave. CHNS is owned and operated by the Maritime Broadcasting System which also owns sister station CHFX-FM.
CHNS-FM's studios and offices are located on Lovett Lake Court in Halifax. The transmitter is located on Washmill Lake Drive in Clayton Park.