CBCT-FM is a Canadian radio station. It is the CBC Radio One affiliate for all of Prince Edward Island, with studios in Charlottetown, broadcasting at 96.1 MHz.
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| Broadcast area | Prince Edward Island |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 96.1 MHz (FM) |
| Branding | CBC Radio One |
| Programming | |
| Format | News/Talk |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Canadian Broadcasting Corporation |
| CBCT-DT | |
| History | |
First air date | 1977 |
Former frequencies | 96.9 MHz (1977–1985) |
Call sign meaning | Canadian Broadcasting Corporation CharlotteTown |
| Technical information | |
| Class | C |
| ERP | 100,000 watts |
| Links | |
| Website | CBC Prince Edward Island |
History
editCBCT-FM was launched in 1977 on 96.9 MHz. Prior to its launch, CBC Radio programming aired on private affiliate CFCY, as well as a repeater of CBA in Moncton. In 1985, CBCT-FM's frequency was changed to 96.1.[1] The signal is broadcast from a CBC-owned transmitting tower on Strathgartney Hill in Churchill, 15 km west of Charlottetown.
Programming
editLocal programs Island Morning with Mitch Cormier and Mainstreet with Matt Rainnie are produced from the station on weekdays.
Transmitters
edit| City of license | Identifier | Frequency | Power | Class | RECNet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elmira | CBCT-FM-2 | 92.3 FM | 3150 watts | A | Query |
| St. Edward | CBCT-FM-1 | 101.1 FM | 6500 watts | B1 | Query |
References
editExternal links
edit- CBC Prince Edward Island
- CBCT-FM at The History of Canadian Broadcasting by the Canadian Communications Foundation
- CBCT-FM in the REC Canadian station database[dead link]
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