[IRCA] Application to CRTC for new AM station in Calgary AB (700 kHz, 50/20 kW)

[Deane McIntyre <dmcintyr@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

An application has been submitted to the CRTC for a new AM
station in Calgary AB, using 700 kHz (the old CKRD Red Deer AB
frequency) at powers of 50 kW Day/20 kW night:

<http://www.crtc.gc.ca/archive/ENG/Hearings/2005/n2005-11.htm#n1>

Calgary, Alberta
Application No. 2005-0885-6

Application by Touch Canada Broadcasting Inc. for a licence
to operate an English-language AM commercial (religious) radio
programming undertaking in Calgary.

The new station would operate on frequency 700 kHz with a
transmitter power of 50,000 watts day-time and 20,000 watts
night-time.

The applicant proposes to offer an English-language Gospel
music service.

The Commission will only proceed with this application at the
public hearing if advised by the Department of Industry, at
least twenty days prior to the hearing, that it is
technically acceptable.
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I have placed the map showing daytime contours on my website:

<http://deane.bio.ucalgary.ca/Calgary700.pdf>

As you can see there are sharp nulls to the east and southeast.
It seems that the nighttime contour map was not included in the  
application.
Of course they would have to protect WLW.

The transmitter location is a few miles south of the village
of Black Diamond (named after the former coal mines in the area).

This would be the first new AM in southern Alberta since
CFFR-660 Calgary went on the air in January 1984.
Of course many have moved to FM since then, the most
recent being CHAT-1270 Medicine Hat which moved a few
days ago. (the 1270 transmitter is still operating
in parallel for the time being however)

So much for reception of WLW if this is approved......

73,

Deane McIntyre VE6BPO
Calgary AB
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