| Broadcast area | Halifax Regional Municipality |
|---|---|
| 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.