CBYG-FM is a Canadian radio station, which broadcasts the programming of the CBC Radio One network in Prince George, British Columbia. The station airs at 91.5 FM, with an Effective Radiated Power of 100,000 watts and an antenna Height Above Average Terrain of 331.5 meters.
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| Broadcast area | Northern Interior |
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| Frequency | 91.5 MHz (FM) |
| Branding | CBC Radio One |
| Programming | |
| Format | News/Talk |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Canadian Broadcasting Corporation |
| History | |
First air date | 1987 |
Call sign meaning | Canadian Broadcasting Corporation Y Prince George |
| Technical information | |
| Class | C |
| ERP | 100 kWs |
| HAAT | 329.6 meters (1,081 ft) |
Transmitter coordinates | 53°56′08″N 122°28′05″W / 53.935556°N 122.468056°W |
| Links | |
| Website | CBC British Columbia |
History
editThe station was launched in 1987 as a rebroadcaster of CBU Vancouver. Prior to its launch, CBC Radio programming aired on private affiliate CKPG. Local programming was introduced in 1988 when CBYG was issued a separate licence.
Local programming
editCBYG and CFPR Prince Rupert jointly produce the local morning program Daybreak North. Carolina de Ryk conducts interviews and introduces segments from the studio in Prince Rupert while Bill Fee presents news, roads and weather from the studio in Prince George. Both stations air CBTK-FM's Radio West in the afternoons.
Rebroadcasters
editOn August 24, 2015, the CBC submitted an application to convert CBXU 940 to 103.1 MHz.[3] The CRTC approved the CBC's application on November 16, 2015.[4]
On June 10, 2024, the CBC applied to the CRTC to convert CBWF Mackenzie from AM 920 kHz to FM 99.9 MHz. [5] [6] The application was approved on August 22, 2024. [7]
References
edit- ^ 89-759
- ^ 94-816
- ^ https://services.crtc.gc.ca/pub/DocWebBroker/OpenDocument.aspx?AppNo=201509118 [bare URL]
- ^ Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2015-507, CBYG-FM Prince George – New transmitter in Hudson's Hope, CRTC, November 16, 2015
- ^ https://applications.crtc.gc.ca/DocWebBroker/OpenDocument.aspx?AppNo=202401959 [bare URL]
- ^ https://applications.crtc.gc.ca/DocWebBroker/OpenDocument.aspx?AppNo=202401975 [bare URL]
- ^ Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2024-187, CBYG-FM Prince George – New transmitter in Mackenzie, CRTC, August 22, 2024
External links
edit- CBC British Columbia
- CBYG-FM at The History of Canadian Broadcasting by the Canadian Communications Foundation
- Decision CRTC 88-486
- CBYG-FM in the REC Canadian station database