CHSK-FM, Campus/Community, Saskatoon
University of Saskatchewan
| Station | Year | Freq. | Power | Owner/Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHSK-FM | 1983 | 89.7 | 3,800 | University of Saskatchewan |
| CJUS-FM | 1965 | 89.7 | 3,800 | University of Saskatchewan |
1965
CJUS-FM was launched by the University of Saskatchewan – a partnership between the university’s board of governors and the student union. Studios were located in the basement of the Memorial Union Building at the university. The “US” in the call sign: University of Saskatchewan. CJUS broadcast on a frequency of 89.7 MHz with an effective radiated power of 3,800 watts.
1980
Studios and offices moved to the basement of the Education Building, next to the Department of Audio Visual Services.
1981
CJUS-FM installed a new transmitter.
1983
CJUS-FM became CHSK-FM.
1984
CHSK had been in financial trouble for some time, and this year the university’s board decided to discontinue its funding of the station.
1985
CHSK ceased broadcasting on September 30.
1986
With the demise of CHSK-FM, a small group of concerned individuals decided to form the Community Radio Society of Saskatoon. They set out to convince the city of a need for a non-profit, community radio station. As a result community station CFCR-FM was later launched. Many former CJUS/CHSK people were involved with the new station.
2005
CJUS-FM returned as an internet-only station but this did not last very long.
The story continues elsewhere…
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