[IRCA] Move of CKPT-1420 Peterborough ON to FM approved by CRTC

[Deane McIntyre <dmcintyr@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

The move of CKPT-1420 Peterborough ON to FM (99.3 MHz, 5.7 kW)
has been approved by the CRTC:

<http://www.crtc.gc.ca/archive/ENG/Decisions/2007/db2007-99.htm>

CKPT Peterborough – Conversion to FM band

The Commission approves an application by CHUM Limited for a  
broadcasting licence
to operate a new English-language commercial FM radio station in  
Peterborough to
replace its AM station CKPT.

The application
1.
The Commission received an application by CHUM Limited (CHUM) for a  
broadcasting
licence to operate a new English-language commercial FM radio  
programming undertaking
in Peterborough to replace its AM station CKPT. CHUM is also the  
licensee of CKQM-FM Peterborough.
2.
The applicant proposed to operate the new FM station at 99.3 MHz  
(channel 257B)
with an effective radiated power of 5,700 watts.
3.
CHUM submitted that increasing competition in the Peterborough  
market, the
limitations of AM technology and the high cost of upgrading the  
station are
having an adverse impact on CKPT’s ability to compete effectively.  
The conversion
of CKPT to the FM band would represent a more effective means of  
ensuring the
station’s future viability.
4.
The new station would continue to offer the same "soft oldies"  
musical format
currently offered on CKPT. Approximately 10% of each broadcast week  
would be
devoted to spoken word programming.
29.
The licensee is authorized, by condition of licence, to simulcast the  
programming
of the new FM station on CKPT for a transition period of three months  
following
the commencement of operations of the FM station. Pursuant to sections
9(1)(e) and 24(1) of the Broadcasting Act (the Act), and consistent  
with the
licensee’s request, the Commission revokes the licence for CKPT  
effective at
the end of the simulcast period.

73,

Deane McIntyre VE6BPO
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