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CBU (AM)
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CBU is a Canadian
radio station
, which broadcasts the programming of the CBC Radio One
network in Vancouver
, British Columbia
. The station broadcasts from Steveston on 690 AM and from Mount Seymour
on 88.1 FM.
The station broadcasts from the CBC Regional Broadcast Centre
on Hamilton Street in Downtown Vancouver.
CNRV was acquired by the Canadian Radio Broadcasting Commission
in 1933, becoming CRCV. In 1936, the CBC was created, taking over the CRBC's operations, and CRCV became CBR.
The station moved to AM 1130 in 1941 (see Canadian allocations changes under NARBA
), and to 690 in 1952 when the call sign was changed to its current CBU. Power was increased from 10,000 watts to its present 50,000 watts in 1967 with a transmitter site move to the Steveston shoreline.
In 1947, an FM simulcast was launched on CBU-FM
. Distinct programming on the FM station was aired for the first time in 1964.
In early 2008, the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission approved CBU's application for a simulcast of its programming on the FM band. On October 10, 2008, CBU began testing its FM simulcast on 88.1 FM as CBU-2-FM with an ERP of 19.5 kW and officially signed on soon after. Around the same time, the CBC also applied to broadcast on separate transmitters into Nanaimo, as well as the Sunshine Coast. with the intent to shut down the AM transmitter on 690 kHz if approved. The CRTC denied these other two transmitters due to the lack of available frequencies in the region.
It is also the largest CBC Radio One station on the AM dial ever since CBM-AM in Montreal
became CBME-FM
88.5 in 1998
, followed by CBL-AM Toronto
's move to the FM dial back in 1999
as CBLA-FM
on 99.1 FM.
In 2011, CBC applied to the CRTC to increase the coverage area of its CBU-2-FM Vancouver, FM transmitter. CBC has proposed to increase the height of the antenna and to increase the ERP to 97.6 kW. The possibility of increasing the signal coverage area is made possible by the fact that CHEK-DT moved from channel 6 to channel 49, as part of the over-the-air digital television transition.
On November 4, 2011, CRTC posted an application by CBC to convert its Pemberton AM transmitter to an FM transmitter.
In 1965, the call sign changed to CKZU, recognizing that the ITU prefix
CB was not assigned to Canada, but to Chile.
are Early Edition in the mornings and On the Coast in the afternoons. It also originates the lunch-hour program BC Almanac, broadcast provincewide to Radio One's stations in Victoria (CBCV-FM
), Kelowna (CBTK-FM
), Prince Rupert (CFPR) and Prince George (CBYG-FM
) and their rebroadcasters.
Canada
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radio station
Radio station
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, which broadcasts the programming of the CBC Radio One
CBC Radio One
CBC Radio One is the English language news and information radio network of the publicly-owned Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. It is commercial free and offers both local and national programming...
network in Vancouver
Vancouver
Vancouver is a coastal seaport city on the mainland of British Columbia, Canada. It is the hub of Greater Vancouver, which, with over 2.3 million residents, is the third most populous metropolitan area in the country,...
, British Columbia
British Columbia
British Columbia is the westernmost of Canada's provinces and is known for its natural beauty, as reflected in its Latin motto, Splendor sine occasu . Its name was chosen by Queen Victoria in 1858...
. The station broadcasts from Steveston on 690 AM and from Mount Seymour
Mount Seymour
Mount Seymour is a mountain located in Mount Seymour Provincial Park in the District of North Vancouver, British Columbia. It is a part of the North Shore Mountains, rising to the north from the shores of Burrard Inlet and Indian Arm to a summit of above the Indian River and Deep Cove neighbourhoods...
on 88.1 FM.
The station broadcasts from the CBC Regional Broadcast Centre
CBC Regional Broadcast Centre Vancouver
The CBC Regional Broadcast Centre in Vancouver, British Columbia, houses the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation's radio and television facilities in that city. It is the second largest CBC production facility in English Canada, and the third-largest overall, after Toronto's Canadian Broadcasting...
on Hamilton Street in Downtown Vancouver.
History
The station was launched in 1925 as CNRV "The Voice of the Pacific" on AM 1100, owned by the Canadian National Railway radio network.CNRV was acquired by the Canadian Radio Broadcasting Commission
Canadian Radio Broadcasting Commission
The Canadian Radio Broadcasting Commission was Canada's first public broadcaster and the immediate precursor to the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation.-Origins:...
in 1933, becoming CRCV. In 1936, the CBC was created, taking over the CRBC's operations, and CRCV became CBR.
The station moved to AM 1130 in 1941 (see Canadian allocations changes under NARBA
Canadian allocations changes under NARBA
The North American Radio Broadcasting Agreement took effect on March 29, 1941, requiring nearly all radio stations in North America to change frequency...
), and to 690 in 1952 when the call sign was changed to its current CBU. Power was increased from 10,000 watts to its present 50,000 watts in 1967 with a transmitter site move to the Steveston shoreline.
In 1947, an FM simulcast was launched on CBU-FM
CBU-FM
CBU-FM is a Canadian radio station, which broadcasts the programming of the CBC Radio 2 network in Vancouver, British Columbia. The station broadcasts at 105.7 FM.The station was originally launched in 1947 as an FM simulcast of CBU...
. Distinct programming on the FM station was aired for the first time in 1964.
In early 2008, the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission approved CBU's application for a simulcast of its programming on the FM band. On October 10, 2008, CBU began testing its FM simulcast on 88.1 FM as CBU-2-FM with an ERP of 19.5 kW and officially signed on soon after. Around the same time, the CBC also applied to broadcast on separate transmitters into Nanaimo, as well as the Sunshine Coast. with the intent to shut down the AM transmitter on 690 kHz if approved. The CRTC denied these other two transmitters due to the lack of available frequencies in the region.
It is also the largest CBC Radio One station on the AM dial ever since CBM-AM in Montreal
Montreal
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became CBME-FM
CBME-FM
- External links :* * at Canadian Communications Foundation...
88.5 in 1998
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, followed by CBL-AM Toronto
Toronto
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's move to the FM dial back in 1999
1999 in radio
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as CBLA-FM
CBLA-FM
CBLA-FM is a Canadian radio station. It is the flagship station of the CBC Radio One network, broadcasting at 99.1 FM in Toronto, Ontario.- History :...
on 99.1 FM.
In 2011, CBC applied to the CRTC to increase the coverage area of its CBU-2-FM Vancouver, FM transmitter. CBC has proposed to increase the height of the antenna and to increase the ERP to 97.6 kW. The possibility of increasing the signal coverage area is made possible by the fact that CHEK-DT moved from channel 6 to channel 49, as part of the over-the-air digital television transition.
On November 4, 2011, CRTC posted an application by CBC to convert its Pemberton AM transmitter to an FM transmitter.
Shortwave relay
By 1946, CBR operated a shortwave relay for remote areas of British Columbia using the call sign CBRX and operating on a frequency of 6160 kHz (in the 49m band). The call sign changed to CBUX in 1952 when the AM station became CBU.In 1965, the call sign changed to CKZU, recognizing that the ITU prefix
ITU prefix
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CB was not assigned to Canada, but to Chile.
Local programming
CBU's local programsCBC Radio One local programming
Stations in Canada's CBC Radio One network each produce some local programming in addition to the network schedule.The amount of local programming may vary from station to station. For instance, some stations in smaller markets may produce their own morning show, but air an afternoon show from...
are Early Edition in the mornings and On the Coast in the afternoons. It also originates the lunch-hour program BC Almanac, broadcast provincewide to Radio One's stations in Victoria (CBCV-FM
CBCV-FM
CBCV-FM is a Canadian radio station, which broadcasts the programming of the CBC Radio One network in Victoria, British Columbia and throughout Vancouver Island. The station airs at 90.5 on the FM dial.-History:...
), Kelowna (CBTK-FM
CBTK-FM
CBTK-FM is a Canadian radio station, which broadcasts the programming of the CBC Radio One network in Kelowna, British Columbia. The station airs at 88.9 on the FM dial in Kelowna.-History:The station was launched in 1987...
), Prince Rupert (CFPR) and Prince George (CBYG-FM
CBYG-FM
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 on the FM dial.-History:...
) and their rebroadcasters.
Transmitters
Shortwave relay
CBU retransmits its programming over CKZU on 6160 kHz, servicing remote areas of British Columbia from its Steveston transmitter site. Signal power is 1 kW.External links
- CBC British Columbia
- CBU (AM) history at Canadian Communications FoundationCanadian Communications FoundationThe Canadian Communications Foundation is a history of Canadian broadcasting for radio and television chronicles and documents. It also provides a history of radio and television stations, including networks, programs, broadcasters and many others....