[IRCA] Move of CFWB-1490 Campbell River BC to FM approved by must find another frequency

[Deane McIntyre <dmcintyr@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

The move of CFWB-1490 Campbell River BC to DM has been approved by
the CRTC but they must find another frequency (they had asked for 663  
watts on 106.1).
It seems that the CRTC does not want their coverage area expanded  
beyond what they
have on their AM graveyard frequency.

<http://www.crtc.gc.ca/archive/ENG/Decisions/2007/db2007-343.htm>

CFWB Campbell River, British Columbia – Conversion to FM band

The Commission approves in part an application by Vista Radio Ltd.  
(Vista) for a
broadcasting licence to operate a new English-language, commercial FM  
radio
programming undertaking at Campbell River to replace AM station CFWB.  
Specifically,
the Commission approves the conversion to the FM band, but denies the  
proposed technical parameters.
Vista must submit for the Commission’s approval, within three months  
of the date of this
decision, an amendment to its application, proposing the use of  
another frequency
and technical parameters that are acceptable to the Commission and the
Department of Industry for use in the Campbell River market.

18.
The Commission is satisfied that CFWB’s conversion to the FM band is in
the public interest. However, based on its analysis of the theoretical
contours filed in the present application, the Commission is of the view
that the use of the contours proposed by Vista would expand the  
existing coverage of CFWB

19.
The Commission also notes that Vista proposes to use a directional  
antenna
to serve Campbell River. The Commission finds that the proposed  
parameters
do not maximize the use of this class B frequency.

20.
In light of the above, the Commission considers that a transmitter site
closer to Campbell River with parameters that reflect CFWB’s existing  
contours
would represent a better use of the spectrum for a new local FM  
station. Accordingly,
the Commission denies Vista’s proposal to use frequency 106.1 MHz  
(channel 291B)
with an average ERP of 663 watts. As set out in the appendix to this  
decision,
Vista must submit, within three months of the date of this decision,  
an amendment
to its application proposing the use of an FM frequency and technical  
parameters
that are acceptable to both the Commission and the Department of  
Industry (the Department).

73,

Deane McIntyre VE6BPO
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