[IRCA] Move of CHTK-560 Prince Rupert BC to FM approved by CRTC

[Deane McIntyre <dmcintyr@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

The move if CHTK-560 Prince Rupert BC to FM (99.1 MHz, 160 watts, 578 meters) has
been approved by the CRTC. It seems that the AM tower is in pretty sad shape:)

<http://www.crtc.gc.ca/eng/archive/2011/2011-19.htm>

The Commission approves the application by Astral Media Radio (Toronto) Inc. 
and 4382072 Canada Inc., partners in a general partnership carrying on business 
as Astral Media Radio G.P., for a broadcasting licence to operate a new English-
language commercial FM radio station to replace the existing AM station CHTK Prince Rupert. 

Conversion of CHTK to the FM band
10.  Astral stated that the conversion of CHTK to the FM band is necessary because the 
current AM transmitter site is no longer viable from a safety and economic standpoint. 
The AM tower facilities have been condemned and the tower can therefore no longer be 
climbed, re-lit or maintained.

14.   As set out in the appendix to this decision, the licensee is authorized to simulcast 
the programming of the new FM station on CHTK for a transition period of up to 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 broadcasting licence for CHTK effective at the end of this 
simulcast period.


Issuance of the broadcasting licence to operate an English-language commercial FM radio 
programming undertaking serving Prince Rupert, British Columbia
The licence will expire 31 August 2017.
The new station will operate on frequency 99.1 MHz (channel 256A) with an effective 
radiated power of 160 watts (non-directional antenna with an effective height of antenna 
above average terrain of 578 metres).

73,

Deane McIntyre VE6BPO
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