CHNS-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
Broadcast areaHalifax Regional Municipality
Frequency89.9 MHz (FM)
Branding89.9 The Wave
Programming
FormatClassic hits
Ownership
OwnerMaritime Broadcasting System
Sister stations
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
ClassC1
ERP100,000 watts
horizontal polarization only
HAAT224 meters (735 ft)
Links
WebcastListen Live
Website899thewave.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.

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