CBCT-FM

Summary

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.

CBCT-FM
Broadcast areaPrince Edward Island
Frequency96.1 MHz (FM)
BrandingCBC Radio One
Programming
FormatNews/Talk
Ownership
OwnerCanadian 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
ClassC
ERP100,000 watts
Links
WebsiteCBC Prince Edward Island

History edit

CBCT-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 edit

Local programs Island Morning with Mitch Cormier and Mainstreet with Matt Rainnie are produced from the station on weekdays.

Transmitters edit

Rebroadcasters of CBCT-FM
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 edit

  1. ^ Decision CRTC 85-506

External 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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