CIOC-FM
| Broadcast area | Greater Victoria |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 98.5 MHz |
| Branding | Ocean 98.5 |
| Programming | |
| Format | Adult Contemporary |
| Ownership | |
| Owner |
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| CHTT-FM | |
| History | |
First air date | 1955 |
Former call signs | CKDA-FM (1955–1965) CFMS-FM (1965–1995) |
Call sign meaning | "Ocean" |
| Technical information | |
| Class | C |
| ERP | 47,000 watts 100,000 watts peak |
| Repeater(s) | CIOC-FM-1 98.5 Saltspring Island |
| Links | |
| Website | ocean985.com |
CIOC-FM (98.5 MHz) is a commercial radio station in Victoria, British Columbia, branded as Ocean 98.5. It is owned by Rogers Radio, a division of Rogers Sports & Media. It broadcasts an adult contemporary format, switching to Christmas music for much of November and December. Its radio studios are located at 817 Fort Street in Downtown Victoria.
CIOC-FM has an effective radiated power (ERP) of 47,000 watts (100,000 watts peak). The transmitter is off Fulton Road in Victoria. The signal covers much of the southern part of Vancouver Island, along with some sections of Puget Sound and the Olympic Peninsula in Washington.