[IRCA] CKDH-900 Amherst NS and CKCR-1340 Revelstoke BC apply to CRTC to move to FM

[Deane McIntyre <dmcintyr@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

CKDH-900 Amherst NS has applied to the CRTC to move to FM (107.1 MHz,  
18.7 kW, 32 meters).

<http://www.crtc.gc.ca/archive/ENG/Hearings/2008/n2008-13.htm#5>

5.
Amherst, Nova Scotia
Application No. 2008-0816-5



Application by Maritime Broadcasting System Limited to convert radio  
station CKDH Amherst
from the AM band to the FM band.

The new station would operate on frequency 107.1 MHz (channel 269B)  
with an average
effective radiated power of 18,700 watts (maximum effective radiated  
power of 40,000
watts with an average effective height of antenna above average  
terrain of 32 metres).

The applicant proposes an adult contemporary music format.

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

The applicant is also requesting, pursuant to sections 9(1)(e) and 24 
(1) of the Broadcasting
Act, the revocation of the licence of CKDH effective at the end of  
the simulcast period.

The Commission may withdraw this application from the public hearing  
if it is not advised
by the Department of Industry, at least twenty days prior to the  
hearing, that the
application is technically acceptable.

This application requires the issuance of a new licence.
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CKCR-1340 Revelstoke BC has also applied to move to FM (106.1 MHz,  
800 watts, -808.8
meters; this is not a typo (Revelstoke is in a mountain valley))

<http://www.crtc.gc.ca/archive/ENG/Hearings/2008/n2008-13.htm#12>

12.
Revelstoke, British Columbia
Application No. 2008-0946-0

Application by Astral Media Radio (Toronto) Inc. and 4382072 Canada  
Inc.,
partners in a general partnership carrying on business as Astral  
Media Radio
G.P. to convert radio station CKCR Revelstoke from the AM band to the  
FM band.

The new station would operate on frequency 106.1 MHz (channel 291A)  
with an
effective radiated power of 800 watts (non-directional antenna/ 
effective height
of antenna above average terrain of -808.8 metres).

The applicant proposes an Adult Contemporary music format.

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

The applicant is also requesting, pursuant to sections 9(1)(e) and 24 
(1) of the
Broadcasting Act, the revocation of the licence of CKCR effective at  
the end of the simulcast period.

The Commission may withdraw this application from the public hearing  
if it is not
advised by the Department of Industry, at least twenty days prior to  
the hearing,
that the application is technically acceptable.

This application requires the issuance of a new licence.

73,

Deane McIntyre VE6BPO

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