The application by CKPR-580 Thunder Bay ON to move to FM (91.5 MHz, 100 kW) has been approved by the CRTC. CKPR was the first radio station in northwestern Ontario, having moved there from is original location (Midland ON) in the early 1930's.
<http://www.crtc.gc.ca/archive/ENG/Decisions/2007/db2007-55.htm> CKPR Thunder Bay – Conversion to FM band 1. The Commission approves the application by C.J.S.D. Inc. (C.J.S.D) for a broadcasting licence to operate a new English-language FM radio programming undertaking at Thunder Bay to replace its AM station CKPR. 2. The applicant is also the licensee of CJSD-FM Thunder Bay. C.J.S.D. is ultimately controlled by H.F. Dougall, which through its personal holdings also owns and operates the two commercial television stations in Thunder Bay, CHFD-TV and CKPR-TV. 3. C.J.S.D. stated that it will maintain its Adult Contemporary music format and will continue to provide local reflection on its new FM station. The news, information and other spoken word programming will directly serve to address concerns and issues in the local community. 4. The station will operate at 91.5 MHz (channel 218C) with an effective radiated power of 100,000 watts. 10. The licensee is further authorized, by condition of licence, to simulcast the programming of the new FM station on CKPR 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 (the Act), and consistent with the licensee’s request, the Commission revokes the licence for CKPR effective at the end of the simulcast period. 73, Deane McIntyre VE6BPO _______________________________________________ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com 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: irca@hard-core-dx.com
