CFGB-FM

CFGB-FM

City	Happy Valley-Goose Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador
Broadcast area	Labrador
Branding	CBC Radio One Labrador
Frequency	89.5 MHz (FM)
First air date	1953
Format	news/talk
ERP	4,500 watts
HAAT	195.5 meters (641 ft)
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

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).^[1] After CBNK's move to FM in Cartwright, the call sign was changed to CFGB-FM-1.

On May 24, 2016, the CBC applied to convert CBNZ Nain from 740 kHz to 95.1 MHz with 50 watts of power (average and maximum ERP). Antenna height will be -29.63 metres with a non-directional radiation pattern.^[2] The CRTC approved the CBC's application to move CBNZ Nain from 740 kHz (AM) to 95.1 MHz (FM) on September 7, 2016.^[3]

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

External links

• CBC Newfoundland and Labrador
• CFGB-FM history - Canadian Communications Foundation
• Query the REC's Canadian station database for CFGB-FM
• Query the REC's Canadian station database for CBNK

Coordinates: 53°17′57″N 60°32′12″W / 53.29917°N 60.53667°W / 53.29917; -60.53667