[IRCA] Application of CFOK-1370 Westlock AB to move to FM approved by CRTC

[Deane McIntyre <dmcintyr@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

The application of CFOK-1370 Westlock AB to move to FM
(97.9 MHz, 27 kW, 93.7 meters) has been approved by the CRTC.

Here in Calgary AB daytime CFOK is a weak groundwave signal.
Nights they fight it out with KXTL-1370 Butte MT with the latter
usually winning. However I believe I have heard CFOK at night
on the crystal set at least once.

<http://www.crtc.gc.ca/eng/archive/2010/2010-102.htm>


CFOK Westlock - Conversion to FM band
1.
The Commission approves the application by Newcap Inc. (Newcap) for a  
broadcasting licence
to operate a new English-language commercial FM radio programming  
undertaking in Westlock,
Alberta to replace its AM station CFOK. The terms and conditions of  
licence are set out in
the appendix to this decision. There were no interventions to this  
application.
The implementation is subject to the notification by the Department  
of Industry
(the Department) set out in the appendix.

2.
The station will operate at 97.9 MHz (channel 250B) with an average  
effective radiated
power (ERP) of 27,000 watts (maximum ERP of 48,000 watts with an  
effective height of
the antenna above average terrain of 93.7 metres).

3.
The new station will maintain CFOK’s Classic Hits music format  
targeting adults between
the ages of 25 and 54. Local programming will include 3 hours 24  
minutes of pure news
with approximately 75% local news.

Simulcast period and revocation of AM licence
7.
As set out in the appendix to this decision, the licensee is  
authorized to simulcast the
programming of the new FM station on CFOK 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 and consistent with the licensee’s request,  
the Commission revokes
the licence for CFOK effective at the end of the simulcast period.

73,

Deane McIntyre VE6BPO



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