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| Broadcast area | Edmonton Metropolitan Region |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 630 kHz |
| Branding | 630 CHED |
| Programming | |
| Language(s) | English |
| Format | News/talk |
| Affiliations | CBS News Radio Edmonton Elks Edmonton Oilers |
| Ownership | |
| Owner |
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| CHQT, CISN-FM, CKNG-FM, CITV-DT | |
| History | |
First air date | March 3, 1954 |
Former frequencies | 1080 kHz (1954–1963) |
Call sign meaning | CH EDmonton (broadcast area) |
| Technical information | |
| Class | B |
| Power | 50,000 watts |
Transmitter coordinates | 53°29′26″N 113°26′55″W / 53.49056°N 113.44861°W |
| Links | |
| Website | globalnews.ca/radio/630ched |
CHED (630 kHz) is a radio station licensed to Edmonton, Alberta. Owned by Corus Entertainment, it broadcasts a news/talk format, and first signed on in 1954. Its studios are located on 84th Street and Roper Road in Edmonton, while its transmitters are located in Southeast Edmonton.
CHED is the flagship station of the Edmonton Oilers of the National Hockey League,[1] and broadcasts Oilers Now, a daily talk show hosted by the team's radio colour analyst Bob Stauffer. The current agreement between the two parties extends through the 2022–23 NHL season.[2]
- ^ Matheson, Jim. "New Oilers play-by-play man earned spurs toiling in minors". Edmonton Journal. Retrieved May 30, 2018.
- ^ "630 CHED to be home of Edmonton Oilers broadcasts, in-depth coverage for 3 more years". 630CHED. Retrieved April 17, 2021.