[IRCA] Five Canadian AM stations including CBA-1070 apply to move to FM

[Deane McIntyre <dmcintyr@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Five Canadian AM stations, including CBA-1070 Moncton NB, have applied
to move to FM:

CBA-1070 Moncton NB has applied to the CRTC to move to FM
(106.1 MHZ, 69.5 kW). This would leave the CBC with only six
50 kW AM stations (CBU, CBR, CBX, CBK, CBW and CJBC) in Canada:

<http://www.crtc.gc.ca/archive/ENG/Hearings/2006/n2006-9.htm#46>

46.
Moncton, New Brunswick
Application No. 2006-0763-2

Application by the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation to convert
radio station CBA Moncton from the AM band to the FM band.

The new radio station would operate on frequency 106.1 MHz (channel  
291C1)
with an effective radiated power of 69,500 watts (non-directional  
antenna/
antenna height of 211 metres).

The applicant is requesting permission to simulcast the programming  
of the
new FM station on CBA for a period of 3 months from the date of
implementation of the new FM station.

The applicant is also requesting, pursuant to sections 9(1)(e) and 24(2)
of the Broadcasting Act, the revocation of the licence of CBA effective
at the end of the simulcast period.

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Application by CJNB-1050 North Battleford Saskatchewan to
move to FM (102.9 MHz, 100 kW):

<http://www.crtc.gc.ca/archive/ENG/Hearings/2006/n2006-9.htm#27>

27.
North Battleford, Saskatchewan
Application No. 2006-0668-4

Application by Rawlco Radio Ltd., 587681 Saskatchewan Ltd., and
Dekkerco Holdings Limited, partners in a general partnership carrying
on business as Northwestern Radio Partnership, to convert radio station
CJNB North Battleford from the AM band to the FM band.

The new English-language commercial radio station would operate on
frequency 102.9 MHz (channel 275C1) with an effective radiated power
of 100,000 watts (non-directional antenna/antenna height of 199.1  
metres).

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

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Application by CHVO-560 Carbonear (official COL Spaniard's Bay)  
Newfoundland
to move to FM (103.9 MHZ, 14 kW):

<http://www.crtc.gc.ca/archive/ENG/Hearings/2006/n2006-9.htm#44>

44.
Carbonear, Newfoundland and Labrador
Application No. 2006-0523-0

Application by Newcap Inc. to convert radio station CHVO
Carbonear from the AM band to the FM band.

The new English-language commercial radio station would operate on
frequency 103.9 MHz (channel 280B) with an average effective radiated
power of 14,000 watts (maximum effective radiated power of 30,000
watts/antenna height of 124.1 metres).

The applicant is requesting permission to simulcast the programming
of the new FM station on CHVO for a period of 6 months from the
date of implementation of the new FM 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 CHVO
effective at the end of the simulcast period.

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Application by CFWB-1490 Campbell River BC to move to
FM (106.1 MHz, 663 W):

<http://www.crtc.gc.ca/archive/ENG/Hearings/2006/n2006-9.htm#49>

49.
Campbell River, British Columbia
Application No. 2006-0272-3

Application by CFCP Radio Ltd. to convert radio station CFWB
Campbell River from the AM band to the FM band.

The new commercial radio station would operate on frequency 106.1 MHz
(channel 291B) with an average effective radiated power of 663 watts
(maximum effective radiated power of 5,000 watts/antenna height of  
409 metres).

The proposed station would maintain its current country music format
and local programming focus, targeting listeners aged 25 to 54.

The applicant is requesting permission to simulcast the programming of
the new FM station on CFWB for a period of 3 months from the date
of implementation of the new FM 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 CFWB
effective at the end of the simulcast period.
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Application by CHQB-1280 Powell River BC to move to FM
(94.1 MHz, 9.2 kW):

<http://www.crtc.gc.ca/archive/ENG/Hearings/2006/n2006-9.htm#52>

52.
Powell River, British Columbia
Application No. 2006-0274-9

Application by CFCP Radio Ltd. to convert radio station CHQB
Powell River from the AM band to the FM band.

The new radio station would operate on frequency 94.1 MHz (channel  
231C1)
with an average effective radiated power of 9,200 watts (maximum  
effective
radiated power of 45,000 watts/antenna height of 421 metres).

The proposed station would maintain its current adult contemporary music
format and local programming focus, targeting listeners aged 25 to 54.

The applicant is requesting permission to simulcast the programming of
the new FM station on CHQB for a period of 3 months from the date of
implementation of the new FM 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 CHQB  
effective at the end of the simulcast period.
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73,

Deane McIntyre VE6BPO



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