[IRCA] Several applications for Canadian AM stations to switch to FM

[Deane McIntyre <dmcintyr@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Several Canadian AM stations have applied to the CRTC to move
to FM:

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CFAB-1450 Windsor NS applies to move to FM (92.9 MHZ, 47kW):

<http://www.crtc.gc.ca/archive/ENG/Hearings/2006/n2006-7.htm#12>

12.
Windsor, Nova Scotia
Application No. 2006-0351-5

Application by Maritime Broadcasting System Limited to convert
radio station CFAB Windsor, Nova Scotia from the AM band to the FM band.

The new station would operate on frequency 92.9 MHz (channel 225C1)
with an average effective radiated power of 47,000 watts (maximum
effective radiated power of 100,000 watts/antenna height of 159 metres)

The applicant is requesting permission to simulcast the programming
of the new FM station on CFAB for a period of three months from the
date of implementation of the new station.

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CJRC-1150 Gatineau Quebec applies to move to FM (104.7 MHz,11 kW):

<http://www.crtc.gc.ca/archive/ENG/Hearings/2006/n2006-7.htm#18>

18.
Gatineau, Quebec
Application No. 2006-0593-3

Application by 591991 B.C. Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of
Corus Entertainment Inc., to convert radio station CJRC Gatineau
from the AM band to the FM band.

The new station would operate on frequency 104.7 MHz (channel 284B1)
with an average effective radiated power of 2,900 watts (maximum
effective radiated power of 11,000 watts/antenna height of 94.9 metres).

The proposed station will operate as a specialty talk-based format.
The station will broadcast spoken word programming of direct and
particular relevance to the community served such as local news,
weather and sports and the promotion of local events and activities.

The applicant is not proposing a simulcast period and therefore is
requesting, pursuant to sections 9(1) (e) and 24(1) of the Broadcasting
Act, the revocation of the licence of CJRC effective upon implementation
of the new FM station.

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Application for CKRS-590 Saguenay Quebec to move to FM (98.3 MHz, 51  
kW):
(note that the city of license for this station is Jonquiere in the  
Industry
Canada Database)

<http://www.crtc.gc.ca/archive/ENG/Hearings/2006/n2006-7.htm#19>

19.
Saguenay, Quebec
Application No. 2006-0587-6

Application by 591991 B.C. Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of
Corus Entertainment Inc., to convert radio station CKRS Saguenay
from the AM band to the FM band.

The new station would operate on frequency 98.3 MHz (channel 252C1)
with an average effective radiated power of 51,000 watts (maximum
effective radiated power of 100,000 watts/antenna height of 147.6  
metres).

The proposed station will operate as a specialty talk-based format.
The station will broadcast spoken word programming of direct and
particular relevance to the community served such as local news, weather
and sports and the promotion of local events and activities.

The applicant is not proposing a simulcast period and therefore is
requesting, pursuant to sections 9(1) (e) and 24(1) of the
Broadcasting Act, the revocation of the licence of CKRS effective
upon implementation of the new station.

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Application for CHLT-630 Sherbrooke Quebec to move to FM (102.1 MHz,  
5.8 kW):

<http://www.crtc.gc.ca/archive/ENG/Hearings/2006/n2006-7.htm#20>

20.
Sherbrooke, Quebec
Application No. 2006-0594-1

Application by 591991 B.C. Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary
of Corus Entertainment Inc., to convert radio station CHLT
Sherbrooke from the AM band to the FM band.

The new station would operate on frequency 102.1 MHz (channel 271B)
with an average effective radiated power of 5,800 watts (maximum
effective radiated power of 23,000 watts/antenna height of 91 metres).

The proposed station will operate as a specialty talk-based format.
The station will broadcast spoken word programming of direct and
particular relevance to the community served such as local news,
weather and sports and the promotion of local events and activities.

The applicant is not proposing a simulcast period and therefore is
requesting, pursuant to sections 9(1) (e) and 24(1) of the Broadcasting
Act, the revocation of the licence of CHLT effective upon implementation
of the new FM station.
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Application for CHLN-550 Trois-Riveres Quebec to move to FM (109.9  
MHz, 60 kW):

<http://www.crtc.gc.ca/archive/ENG/Hearings/2006/n2006-7.htm#21>

21.
Trois-Rivières, Quebec
Application No. 2006-0591-7

Application by 591991 B.C. Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of
Corus Entertainment Inc., to convert radio station CHLN Trois-Rivières
from the AM band to the FM band.

The new station would operate on frequency 106.9 MHz (channel 295C1)
with an average effective radiated power of 60,000 watts (maximum  
effective
radiated power of 100,000 watts/antenna height of 86.9 metres).

The proposed station will operate as a specialty talk-based format.
The station will broadcast spoken word programming of direct and
particular relevance to the community served such as local news,
weather and sports and the promotion of local events and activities.

The applicant is not proposing a simulcast period and therefore is
requesting, pursuant to sections 9(1) (e) and 24(1) of the
Broadcasting Act, the revocation of the licence of CHLN effective
upon implementation of the new station.

73,

Deane McIntyre VE6BPO
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