[IRCA] Application by CHER-950 Sydney NS to move to FM (98.3, 100 kW) approved by CRTC

[Deane McIntyre <dmcintyr@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

The move of CHER-950 Sydney NS to move to FM (98.3 MHz, 100 kW) has  
been approved
by the CRTC:

<http://www.crtc.gc.ca/archive/ENG/Decisions/2006/db2006-355.htm>

CHER Sydney - Conversion to FM band
1.
The Commission approves the application by Maritime Broadcasting System
Limited for a broadcasting licence to operate a new English-language FM
radio programming undertaking at Sydney to replace its AM station CHER.
2.
The new station will offer a Classic Hits format. The local programming
will include 2.6 hours of news weekly, covering local politics as  
well as
  national issues. The local spoken word programming will continue to  
reflect
the community’s cultural diversity through scheduled talk shows, news
reports and promotion of concerts and other events in Cape Breton.
3.
In the area of Canadian talent development (CTD), the licensee shall
abide by the Canadian Association of Broadcaster’s plan which requires
licensees in markets the size of Sydney to make a minimum contribution
of $400 annually to eligible third parties, upon commencement of  
operations.
4.
The station will operate at 98.3 MHz (channel 252 C1) with an effective
radiated power of 100,000 watts.
5.
The Commission received an intervention in support of this application.
6.
The licence will expire 31 August 2012. It will be subject to the
conditions set out in New licence form for commercial radio stations,
Public Notice CRTC 1999-137, 24 August 1999.
7.
The licensee also is authorized, by condition of licence, to simulcast
the programming of the new FM station on CHER 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 CHER effective at the end of the simulcast period.

73,

Deane McIntyre VE6BPO



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