CHUG-AM, Stephenville
Troubador Radio Society Inc.
| Station | Year | Freq. | Power | Owner/Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHUG-AM | 1991 | 740 | 40 | Troubador Radio Society Inc. |
1990
On January 15, the CRTC approved the application by Don Murphy, on behalf of a society to be incorporated, for an English-language student AM radio broadcasting transmitting undertaking at Stephenville on the frequency 740 kHz, with a transmitter power of 40 watts. The Commission noted that the undertaking would initially operate for only one hour per week, and expected the applicant to ensure that the programming addressed the needs and concerns of students and Stephenville residents.The licence would expire August 31, 1994. It was a condition of licence that the applicant retain full control over all decisions concerning the management and programming of this station and that the majority of directors be students.
Undated
CHUG Radio 740 began broadcasting.
1994
On June 15, the CRTC renewed the licence for CHUG (Troubador Radio Society Inc.) until August 31, 2001.
2001
On August 31, the CRTC renewed the licence for CHUG until March 31, 2002.
2002
On February 19, the CHUG licence was renewed to August 31, 2002.
On August 27, the licence was renewed to August 31, 2008.
2009
On June 9, CHUG had its licence renewed to August 31, 2011.
2011
On August 31, the CRTC renewed CHUG’s licence to December 31, 2011.
CHUG Radio 740 broadcast a program by Troubadour reporters every Monday from 3:30-4:30 p.m. in the Stephenville area. The station broadcast in the Bay St. George area, and focused on local news, Canadian music (especially from independent artists in Newfoundland and Labrador).
2012
On August 28, the CRTC administratively renewed CHUG-FM’s licence to December 31, 2012. On December 21, the licence was renewed to August 31, 2014.
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