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Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2006-376
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Ottawa, 16 August 2006
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Manitoulin Radio Communication Inc.
Little Current, Ontario |
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Application 2006-0105-6
Broadcasting Public Notice CRTC 2006-43
5 April 2006 |
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CFRM-FM Little Current – Technical change
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1. |
The Commission approves the
application by Manitoulin Radio Communication Inc. (Manitoulin Radio) to
amend the broadcasting licence for the Type B community radio
programming undertaking CFRM-FM Little Current, in order to change the
frequency from 101.1 MHz (channel 266LP) to 100.7 MHz (channel 264A),
and to change the authorized contours by increasing the effective
radiated power (ERP) from 45 watts1
to 1,830 watts, by increasing the
antenna height and by relocating the transmitter. |
2. |
In support of its application, the licensee
stated that the proposed changes would result in a better coverage to
several surrounding communities on Manitoulin Island. |
3. |
The Commission notes that the increase in
power will result in a change of CFRM-FM Little Current’s
status from a low-power unprotected service to a regular Class A FM
service, and that the technical changes will result in a significant
increase in the authorized contours of the station. |
4. |
The Commission received two interventions
in support of this application. Mr. Curtis Belcher, President of CJTK-FM Sudbury
(licensee Eternacom Inc.), a station located about 45 kilometres from
Little Current, supported the application by noting that local radio in
Northern Ontario is a "scarce thing" and that CFRM-FM Little Current is
a great asset to the Manitoulin Island area. Mr. Roland Panamick noted
that the increase in power will allow the nearby municipality of
M’Chigeeng to receive local radio service. There were no opposing
interventions to this application. |
5. |
The Commission notes that CFRM-FM Little Current
is the only station which broadcasts locally from Manitoulin Island and
that it is a member of the local Emergency Management Committee. As this
station is equipped with generators, it is capable of providing
emergency information during power outages and similar situations. |
6. |
The Commission also notes that CFRM-FM Little Current
provides an essential service to the Aboriginal population of Manitoulin
Island, which represents approximately 35% of the total population of
the island. Accordingly, this station has the overall support of
Manitoulin Island’s Aboriginal population. |
7. |
The Department of Industry (the Department)
has advised the Commission that, while this application is conditionally
technically acceptable, it will only issue a broadcasting certificate
when it has determined that the proposed technical parameters will not
create any unacceptable interference with aeronautical NAV/COM services. |
8. |
The Commission reminds the licensee that,
pursuant to section 22(1) of the Broadcasting Act, this authority
will only be effective when the Department notifies the Commission that
its technical requirements have been met, and that a broadcasting
certificate will be issued. |
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Secretary General |
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This decision is to be appended to the
licence. It is available in alternative format upon request, and may
also be examined in PDF format or in
HTML at the following Internet site: http://www.crtc.gc.ca
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