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New signal threatens VPR in Eastern Townships (maybe Newport too!)

raccoonradio

raccoonradio

Going to Rutland next weekend; checking the VPR site to see if My Place is still on, and it is. I also
noticed they are trying to protest (letter of objection to the CRTC) a proposed station just across the line in the Eastern Townships of
Quebec. I guess it's at 107.7 and would make it tougher for these people to pick up WVPS 107.9

http://vpr.net/community/vpr_in_quebec/

"we're pleased that dozens of Canadian citizens have filed comments in opposition to the proposed Corus station at 107.7fm, and others have telephoned their displeasure...VPR has also filed a formal petition to the CRTC."

There are links to stories from Montreal and Sherbrooke papers. The Sherbrooke paper quotes a Canadian
woman as saying she enjoys hearing VPR because it gives her an American perspective on things.

Montreal Gazette: "French-language news-talk radio station CHLT-FM, located in Sherbrooke and owned by Toronto-based Corus Entertainment, has asked the CRTC to change its frequency from 102.1 FM to 107.7 FM. That's right next door to VPR's station WVPS, which broadcasts at 107.9 FM. CHLT has also asked for an increase to its power so it can cover a greater area."
http://tinyurl.com/3opzaw

The Gazette article says some listeners in Derby, North Troy, and Newport could be affected too!
 
raccoonradio said:
"we're pleased that dozens of Canadian citizens have filed comments in opposition to the proposed Corus station at 107.7fm, and others have telephoned their displeasure...VPR has also filed a formal petition to the CRTC."
Click to expand...

If the interference is confined to the Canadian side of the border, I don't think these protests will go anywhere. U.S. stations are only protected from interference within the U.S. & quite a few assignments have been made elsewhere (especially in Southern Ontario and Vancouver) that *will* interfere with reception of U.S. signals at sites north of the border.
 
well I get VPR's 107.9 in HD ( yes I said HD) here in St. Johnsbury Vt and I did as well in Lyndonville. it was my 1st hand experience with an HD signal and unexpected none the less. as for a signal issue: can VPR ask FCC for a boost to their 88.5 signal from the top of burke? ( now in HD ;D )
unless a persons talking about getting any kinda rock... and I hope that day comes one day... a relay for CHOM on magic original signal 98.3 would be nice!
I wouldn't approve of any new signals especially talk.
the biggest complaint from people in the NEK is the radio here sucks Especially the top of the hour news when Jamming to a song... remember this is just in: IMHO and thats why many have went to satellite.

~OZ
 
I just looked at WVPR's signal coverage for 107.9 and that is HUGE! I have to agree with you guys having CHLT got to 107.7 would be ridiculously insane. I must have been hiding under a rock with this signal's strength.
 
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