CHON-FM facts for kids
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| Broadcast area | Whitehorse |
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| Frequency | 98.1 MHz (FM) |
| Programming | |
| Language(s) | English |
| Format | First nations community radio |
| Ownership | |
| Operator | Northern Native Broadcasting, Yukon |
| History | |
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First air date
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1984 |
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Former frequencies
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88.9 MHz |
| Technical information | |
| Class | B |
| ERP | 4.261 kWs |
| HAAT | 333 metres (1,093 ft) |
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Transmitter coordinates
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60°39′28″N 134°53′06″W / 60.6578°N 134.885°W |
| Links | |
| Webcast | Listen Live |
| Website | chonfm.com |
CHON-FM is a unique radio station located in Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada. It is owned by Northern Native Broadcasting, Yukon. This station broadcasts on 98.1 MHz on the FM dial.
CHON-FM is a community radio station. This means it focuses on serving a specific local group. It creates many different music and information programs. These shows are made especially for the First Nations people living in the area.
The radio station reaches many parts of the Yukon. It also broadcasts to some communities in nearby British Columbia and the Northwest Territories. It does this using special towers called rebroadcasters.
CHON-FM first started broadcasting in 1984. At that time, it was on 88.9 MHz in Whitehorse. In 1986, the station moved to its current frequency of 98.1 MHz.
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How CHON-FM Reaches Many Places
CHON-FM uses something called "rebroadcasters" to send its signal far and wide. Think of a rebroadcaster as a smaller radio tower. It picks up the main signal from Whitehorse. Then, it sends that signal out again to a new area. This helps the radio station reach many different towns and villages.
Rebroadcasters in British Columbia
CHON-FM has several rebroadcasters in British Columbia. These help bring the station's programs to communities outside the Yukon.
| City of license | Identifier | Frequency | Power | Class | RECNet | CRTC Decision |
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| Atlin | VF2306 | 98.1 MHz | 3 watts | VLP | Query | |
| Dease Lake | CHON-FM-4 | 90.5 MHz | 9 watts | VLP | Query | 2012-646 |
| Good Hope Lake | VF2353 | 98.1 MHz | 10 watts | VLP | Query | |
| Lower Post | VF2311 | 98.1 MHz | 3 watts | VLP | Query |
Rebroadcasters in Northwest Territories
One rebroadcaster helps CHON-FM reach a community in the Northwest Territories.
| City of license | Identifier | Frequency | Power | Class | RECNet | CRTC Decision |
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| Tsiigehtchic | VF2498 | 90.5 MHz | 10 watts | VLP | Query | 2006-21 |
Rebroadcasters Across the Yukon
Many rebroadcasters are located throughout the Yukon. This ensures that CHON-FM can serve its main audience.
| City of license | Identifier | Frequency | Power | Class | RECNet | CRTC Decision |
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| Burwash Landing | VF2024 | 90.5 MHz | 7 (peak), 3 (avg) watts | LP | Query | 92-300 |
| Carcross | VF2039 | 90.5 MHz | 7 (peak), 3 (avg) watts | VLP | Query | 86-1140 |
| Carmacks | CHCK-FM | 90.5 MHz | 7 (peak), 3 (avg) watts | VLP | Query | 85-823 |
| Dawson City | VF2049 | 90.5 MHz | 10 watts | VLP | Query | 88-19 |
| Destruction Bay | VF2147 | 98.1 MHz | 10 (peak), 5 (avg) watts | VLP | Query | 92-81 |
| Faro | VF2414 | 90.5 MHz | 1 watt | VLP | Query | 2003-121 |
| Haines Junction | CHHJ-FM | 90.5 MHz | 7 (peak), 3 (avg) watts | VLP | Query | |
| Johnson's Crossing | CHON-FM-3 | 90.5 MHz | 45 (peak), 25 (avg) watts | LP | Query | 2012-136 |
| Keno City | VF2126 | 90.5 MHz | 1 watt | VLP | Query | 91-22494-824 |
| Klukshu | CHON-FM-1 | 90.5 MHz | 10 watts | VLP | Query | 2012-158 |
| Mayo | VF2028 | 90.5 MHz | 10 watts | VLP | Query | |
| Mayo Road | VF2148 | 98.7 MHz | 10 watts | VLP | Query | |
| Old Crow | CHOL-FM | 90.5 MHz | 7 (peak), 3 (avg) watts | VLP | Query | |
| Pelly Crossing | CHPE-FM | 90.5 MHz | 10 (peak), 5 (avg) watts | VLP | Query | 2001-615 |
| Ross River | VF2035 | 90.5 MHz | 7 (peak), 3 (avg) watts | VLP | Query | 86-514 |
| Stewart Crossing | VF2127 | 90.5 MHz | 1 watt | VLP | Query | |
| Tagish | VF2128 | 90.5 MHz | 1 watt | VLP | Query | |
| Takhini River Subdivision | CHON-FM-2 | 90.5 MHz | 10 watts | VLP | Query | 2012-157 |
| Teslin | CHTE-FM | 90.5 MHz | 7 (peak), 3 (avg) watts | VLP | Query | |
| Upper Liard | VF2038 | 98.1 MHz | 1 watt | VLP | Query | 94-808 |
| Watson Lake | VF2027 | 90.5 MHz | 10 watts | VLP | Query | 86-51597-517 |
