CFGB-FM
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| City of license | Happy Valley-Goose Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador |
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| Broadcast area | Labrador |
| Branding | CBC Radio One Labrador |
| Frequency | 89.5 MHz (FM) |
| First air date | 1953 |
| Format | news/talk |
| ERP | 4,500 watts |
| Class | B |
| Callsign meaning | Canadian Forces Goose Bay |
| Owner | Canadian Broadcasting Corporation |
| Website | CBC Newfoundland and Labrador |
CFGB-FM is a radio station broadcasting at 89.5 MHz (FM) from Happy Valley-Goose Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, and is the local Radio One station of the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, serving as that network's primary outlet in Labrador. A shortwave relay, CKZN rebroadcasts CFGB's signal to remote areas of Labrador.
History
The station was launched in 1953 on AM 1340 using the call sign CFGB. It was originally operated by the Royal Canadian Air Force. It was taken over by the CBC on February 23, 1959 and became part of the CBC Northern Radio Service. The station received CBC news and topical programs by relaying the signal from CBA in Sackville, New Brunswick. Tapes recorded in Montreal were also flown in on regular airline flights. Eventually the station was linked into the primary CBC network feed.
In 1985, CFGB moved to 89.5 on the FM band. The call sign then changed to CFGB-FM.
Local programming
CFGB produces its own local morning show, Labrador Morning with hosts Tony Dawson and Colleen Connors. CBDQ in Labrador City also contributes reports. The station otherwise broadcasts programming from CBN in St. John's during the network's local programming blocks.
Transmitters
| City of license | Identifier | Frequency | RECNet |
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| Cartwright | CBNK | 570 AM | Query |
| Churchill Falls [1] | CBQA-FM | 91.1 | Query |
| Fox Harbour [2] | CBGF-FM | 101.7 | Query |
| Hopedale [3] | CBNN-FM | 91.1 | Query |
| Makkovik | CBNI-FM | 103.5 | Query |
| Nain | CBNZ | 740 AM | Query |
| Port Hope Simpson | CBNP-FM | 105.1 | Query |
| Postville | CBND-FM | 105.1 | Query |
| Labrador City/Wabush [4] | CBDQ-FM | 96.3 | Query |
On October 16, 2013, the CRTC approved the CBC's application to relocate CBNK 570 AM Cartwright to 93.9 MHz, broadcasting with an average effective radiated power of 50 watts (non-directional antenna with an effective height of antenna above average terrain of 19.1 metres). [5]
Shortwave relay
In 1989, a shortwave relay of CBN St. John's with the call sign CKZN operating on 6160 kHz (in the 49m band) was granted authority to rebroadcast CFGB part-time as well as CBN. In 1994, CKZN became a full-time rebroadcaster of CFGB. Operating at 1,000 watts, it can be heard over much of the North American continent and in Europe, particularly at night.
References
- ↑ Decision CRTC 88-206
- ↑ Decision CRTC 84-48
- ↑ Decision CRTC 84-561
- ↑ Decision CRTC 95-707
- ↑ Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2013-552, CFGB-FM Goose Bay – New transmitter at Cartwright, CRTC, October 16, 2013
External links
- CBC Newfoundland and Labrador
- CFGB-FM history at Canadian Communications Foundation
- Query the REC's Canadian station database for CFGB-FM
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Coordinates: 53°17′57″N 60°32′12″W / 53.29917°N 60.53667°W