CBU 690AM CBUF 97.7 FM Possible switch? (Vancouver)

[e-dawg]

I heard a rumour CBC RADIO ONE AM 690 and Radio-Canada La Priemiere Chaine 97.7 FM will swich frequencies. Is that true?

 

[Yeziknoradio]

I thought the plan was to make use of 101.7 FM there.

Source: http://www.crtc.gc.ca/archive/ENG/Notices/2007/pb2007-72.htm#3

 

[mjlarochelle]

That notice is an application for the addition of a transmitter for CBU at Abbotsford, not an AM-to-FM switch for CBU.

 

[canucksfan71]

"I heard a rumour CBC RADIO ONE AM 690 and Radio-Canada La Priemiere Chaine 97.7 FM will swich frequencies. Is that true?"

I'm glad this rumour isn't true. I for one would miss being able to hear CBC Radio One from Funcity here in NW Oregon at nights and during early morning drive time in the winter. CBC Radio One at 1010 from Calgary comes in decently here at night though. (along with AM960--how much Flames and Stamps talk can one person stand?!);D


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[Yeziknoradio]

That notice is an application for the addition of a transmitter for CBU at Abbotsford, not an AM-to-FM switch for CBU.

Yes, and only if it is denied, would there perhaps be a need for CBU to move to FM...right?

 

[mimo]

Not at all, Abbotsford is so close to Vancouver that there really is no need for an fm relay, as CBU has NO signal loss at all. It would be a waste of dial space, and truthfully, the 97.7 frequency has a terrible signal in Abbotsford. FM is sketchy in the lower mainland. Depending on where you are.

 

[Dan Sys]

From what I understand the CBC is looking at the possibility of a "nested" transmitter on FM in Vancouver for CBU 690 (as they have done in Calgary, Edmonton, Regina, and Winnipeg), but there are no plans to shut down 690 or flip it outright to FM.

 

[mjlarochelle]

Nested transmitters are the best option. They made a real mistake giving up 740 in Toronto, 920 in Ottawa, and 960 in Montreal where not only were there other AM signals, but they lost a lot of coverage in some areas. It seems they have learned from that mistake, notwithstanding CBA Moncton which must change because Moncton has no other AM signals left and it would be foolish there to stay on AM.

 

[chuckydoll]

Fantasy instead of reality

Any US-style frequency swap would require CRTC approval. The CRTC will never authorise a frequency swap.

They made a real mistake giving up 740 in Toronto, 920 in Ottawa, and 960 in Montreal where not only were there other AM signals, but they lost a lot of coverage in some areas.

M.J. prefers directional antennas, tight coverage patterns and lots of static. That's how people listened to radio 50 years ago. Not any more.

Radio One in Toronto moved to FM in 1999. Before the move took place the CBC built an FM network to air the Toronto signal beyond the GTA. That network covers Barrie, Peterborough, Niagara Falls and Kitchener/Waterloo.

Also, Radio One in Montreal was on 940 before it moved to FM in 1998.

 

[Yeziknoradio]

Re: Fantasy instead of reality

Any US-style frequency swap would require CRTC approval. The CRTC will never authorise a frequency swap.

They made a real mistake giving up 740 in Toronto, 920 in Ottawa, and 960 in Montreal where not only were there other AM signals, but they lost a lot of coverage in some areas.

M.J. prefers directional antennas, tight coverage patterns and lots of static. That's how people listened to radio 50 years ago. Not any more.

Actually, If CBC one's format were mostly talk, I'd disagree. It's still the way many listen to radio today. When people talk, who cares if it's mono or stereo?