Re: [IRCA] CKKY-830 Wainwright AB reapplies to CRTC to move to FM

[neilkaz <neilkaz@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Thx for the heads-up. I was unaware that these guys hadn't moved to FM since I haven't noted them behind WCCO for a couple seasons in spite of antennas that are superb towards my NW. Perhaps they fixed whatever night pattern issues they may have had.

73 KAZ Barrington IL


-----Original Message-----
>From: Deane McIntyre <dmcintyr@xxxxxxxxxxx>
>Sent: Feb 11, 2010 11:38 AM
>To: NRC <am@xxxxxxxxxxx>, Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America <irca@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>, Bill Hale <w_r_hale@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>, Glenn Hauser <wghauser@xxxxxxxxx>
>Subject: [IRCA] CKKY-830 Wainwright AB reapplies to CRTC to move to FM
>
>CKKY-830 Wainwright AB has reapplied to the CRTC to move to FM (101.9  
>MHz, 57 kW, 135.9 meters).
>
>Their previous application to move to FM was rejected by the CRTC on  
>the basis that
>
>their owner (Newcap) would have three FM stations in the same market  
>due to signal
>
>overlap with their Lloydminster station CKSA-FM. In this application  
>there is a deep null
>
>towards Lloydminster to get around this problem. If this application  
>is approved, it will
>
>allow CFCW-790 Camrose AB to go ahead with their planned move to 840.
>
><http://www.crtc.gc.ca/eng/archive/2010/2010-72.htm#16>
>
>16. Wainwright, Alberta
>Application No. 2009-1662-9
>
>Application by Newcap Inc. for a broadcasting licence to operate a  
>new FM radio
>
>programming undertaking to replace the existing AM station, CKKY  
>Wainwright.
>
>The new station would operate on frequency 101.9 MHz (channel 270C1)  
>with an average
>
>effective radiated power (ERP) of 57,000 watts (maximum ERP of  
>100,000 watts with an
>
>effective height of antenna above average terrain of 135.9 metres).
>
>The applicant indicated that the existing Country music format of the  
>station would
>
>be maintained on the FM service.
>
>The applicant requests permission to simulcast the programming of the  
>new FM station
>
>on CKKY for a period of three months from the date of implementation  
>of the new station.
>
>The applicant also requests, pursuant to sections 9(1)(e) and 24(1)  
>of the Broadcasting Act,
>
>  the revocation of the licence for CKKY effective at the end of the  
>simulcast period.
>
>
>
>73,
>
>
>
>Deane McIntyre
>
>VE6BPO
>

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