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CBCT-FM

Coordinates: 46°12′44″N 63°20′29″W / 46.21222°N 63.34139°W / 46.21222; -63.34139
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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

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

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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

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

Transmitters

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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

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46°12′44″N 63°20′29″W / 46.21222°N 63.34139°W / 46.21222; -63.34139