CBCT-FM
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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 |
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.
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]
| 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]
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]
46°12′44″N 63°20′29″W / 46.21222°N 63.34139°W
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