The application by the CBC to move 50 kW CBA-1070 Moncton NB to FM (106.1 MHz, 69.5 kW) has been approved by the CRTC:
<http://www.crtc.gc.ca/archive/ENG/Decisions/2007/db2007-8.htm> CBA Moncton – Conversion to FM band The Commission approves an application for a broadcasting licence to operate a new English-language FM radio station in Moncton to replace AM station CBA. The application 1. The Commission received an application by the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) for a broadcasting licence to operate a new English- language, FM radio programming undertaking in Moncton to replace its AM station CBA. The applicant proposed to operate the new FM station at 106.1 MHz (channel 291C1) with an effective radiated power of 69,500 watts. 2. The CBC stated that the FM station would continue to broadcast programming received from its national Radio One network as well as approximately 15 hours in each broadcast week of local programming originating in Moncton. 3. In support of its application, the CBC stated that CBA is the last remaining AM station in the Moncton market. The CBC submitted that CBA’s share of listening in the Moncton market has been declining, dropping from 18% in the spring of 2000 to 12% in the spring of 2006. 4. The CBC confirmed that it would ensure that the area currently covered by CBA would be served by the proposed new transmitter, or by one of its existing FM transmitters that currently serve the Moncton area, namely CBAA-FM Newcastle and CBAE-FM Campbellton, New Brunswick. 10. Accordingly, the Commission approves the application by the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation for a broadcasting licence to operate a new English- language FM radio programming undertaking in Moncton to replace its AM station, CBA. 11. The licence will expire 31 August 2007, the current licence expiry date for CBA. The licence will be subject to the conditions set out in the appendix to this decision, including a condition authorizing the licensee to simulcast the programming of the new FM station on CBA for a transition period of three months following the commencement of operation of the FM station. 12. The licensee requested that the Commission revoke the licence for CBA Moncton at the end of the simulcast period. In accordance with sections 9(1) (e) and 24(1) of the Broadcasting Act (the Act), the revocation will be effective three months from the date of commencement of operation of the FM station. 73, Deane McIntyre VE6BPO _______________________________________________ IRCA mailing list [email protected] http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: [email protected]
