CHER-FM is a Canadian radio station, broadcasting from Sydney, Nova Scotia on 98.3 FM. It broadcasts a classic rock format. It is branded "Cape Breton's Classic Rock, Max 98.3 FM". It is owned and operated by the Maritime Broadcasting System.The station hit the airwaves in December 1965, broadcasting at 950 AM until June 11, 2007 when it officially switched to 98.3 FM. Approval to switch to the FM band came on August 11, 2006.