[IRCA] Application of CKDH-900 Amherst NS to move to FM approved by the CRTC

[Deane McIntyre <dmcintyr@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

The application of CKDH-900 Amherst NS to move to FM (107.1 MHz, 18.7  
kW)

has been approved by the CRTC:

<http://www.crtc.gc.ca/eng/archive/2009/2009-224.htm>

CKDH Amherst – Conversion to FM band


The Commission approves an application for a broadcasting licence to  
operate an English-language
commercial FM radio station in Amherst, Nova Scotia, to replace the  
AM station CKDH Amherst.

Introduction

1.

The Commission received an application by Maritime Broadcasting  
System Limited (MBS) for a broadcasting
licence to operate a new English-language commercial FM radio  
programming undertaking in Amherst,
Nova Scotia, to replace its AM station CKDH Amherst.
2.
The applicant proposed to operate the new FM station at 107.1 MHz  
(channel 269B) with an average
effective radiated power of 18,700 watts.
9.
In the light of the above, the Commission approves the application by  
Maritime Broadcasting System
Limited for a broadcasting licence to operate a new English-language  
commercial FM radio programming
undertaking in Amherst, Nova Scotia, to replace its AM station CKDH.  
The terms and conditions of
licence are set out in the appendix to this decision.



Simulcast period and revocation of AM licence

10.
As set out in the appendix to this decision, the licensee is  
authorized to simulcast the programming
of the new FM station on CKDH 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,
and consistent with MBS’s request, the Commission revokes the licence  
for CKDH effective at the
end of the simulcast period.

73,

Deane McIntyre VE6BPO

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