CKXR-580 moved to FM about a year ago, but due to the fact that the FM signal did not cover the area served by the AM signal the AM signal has remained on the air, as detailed below. Applications for FM relays in Enderby and Sicamous to fill in the FM signal have been approved, so expect to see the 580 signal to do silent soon. Good news for CKUA.....
<http://www.crtc.gc.ca/archive/ENG/Decisions/2007/db2007-378.htm> CKXR-FM Salmon Arm – New transmitters in Enderby and Sicamous The Commission approves applications to amend the broadcasting licence for CKXR-FM Salmon Arm in order to operate transmitters in Enderby and Sicamous. Introduction 1. Standard Radio Inc. (Standard) filed applications to amend the broadcasting licence for the English-language, radio programming undertaking CKXR- FM Salmon Arm in order to operate transmitters in Enderby and Sicamous. Standard proposed to operate the Enderby transmitter at 104.3 MHz (channel 282A1) with an effective radiated power (ERP) of 210 watts and the Sicamous transmitter at 102.1 MHz (channel 271A1) with an ERP of 200 watts. Background On 25 February 2005, the Commission approved the conversion of CKXR to the FM band and authorized the licensee to simulcast CKXR-FM’s programming on AM for three months following implementation of the new FM station. Standard commenced operation of the FM station on 27 November 2006. In Broadcasting Decision 2007-122, the Commission approved an extension to the simulcast period. The Commission accepted the licensee’s claim that listeners in several communities within the station’s original AM coverage area, including Enderby and Sicamous, were unable to receive a good quality signal of the FM station. At that time, Standard indicated its intention to file applications to add transmitters of CKXR-FM in Enderby and Sicamous to correct the problem. 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]
