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XHMS-FM

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XHMS-FM
Broadcast areaMonclova, Coahuila
Frequency99.5 MHz
BrandingSúper FM
Programming
FormatPop/adult contemporary
Ownership
Owner
  • Radio Medios de Monclova
  • (Radio Medios de Monclova, S.A. de C.V.)
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History
First air date
May 5, 1966
Call sign meaning
Melchor Sánchez Dovalina (original concessionaire)
Technical information
ClassA
ERP1.907 kW[1]

XHMS-FM is a radio station on 99.5 FM in Monclova, Coahuila. It is owned by Radio Medios de Monclova and carries a pop/adult contemporary format known as Súper FM.

History

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XHMS, the first FM radio station in Coahuila,[2] was approved to begin operations on December 8, 1965, received its concession on April 15, 1966, and signed on May 5 of that year. Named for founder Melchor Sánchez Dovalina, XHMS started on 99.3 MHz with a power of 250 watts, later increased to 310. In the 1980s, XHMS moved to 99.5 and increased its power to 1.9 kW.

References

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  1. ^ Instituto Federal de Telecomunicaciones. Infraestructura de Estaciones de Radio FM. Last modified 2018-05-16. Retrieved 2015-06-10. Technical information from the IFT Coverage Viewer.
  2. ^ "Celebra 50 años XHMS SúperFM". La Prensa de Monclova. 2016-05-12. Retrieved 2016-06-16.
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