The Application by CKKY-830 Wainwright AB to move to 1080 has been approved by the CRTC. Day power remains 10 kW but the night power increases from 3.5 kW to 9 kW. 1080 is the old CKSA-1080 Lloydminster AB frequency, they moved to FM some years ago.
WCCO currently gives severe QRM problems for CKKY at night. <http://www.crtc.gc.ca/eng/archive/2011/2011-146.htm> CKKY Wainwright – Technical change 1. The Commission approves the application by Newcap Inc. to amend the broadcasting licence for the English-language commercial radio programming undertaking CKKY Wainwright to change the frequency of its transmitter from 830 kHz to 1080 kHz and to change the authorized contours by increasing the night-time power from 3,500 to 9,000 watts. The implementation is subject to the notification by the Department of Industry (the Department) discussed in paragraph 3. The Commission did not receive any interventions in connection with this application. 2. The licensee stated that the proposed amendments would improve night-time service to listeners in the rural Wainwright area. 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]
