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 broadcasts at 88.9 FM in Kelowna.

CBTK-FM
CityKelowna, British Columbia
Broadcast areaSouthern Interior
Frequency88.9 MHz (FM)
BrandingCBC Radio One
Programming
FormatNews/Talk
Ownership
OwnerCanadian Broadcasting Corporation
History
First air date
1987
Call sign meaning
Canadian Broadcasting Corporation T Kelowna
Technical information
ClassC
ERP5.2 kWs
HAAT507.8 meters (1,666 ft)
Transmitter coordinates
49°58′0″N 119°31′44″W
Links
WebcastCBC Kelowna webcast
WebsiteCBC British Columbia

History

The station was launched in 1987.[1] Prior to its launch, CBC Radio programming aired in Kelowna on private affiliate CKOV 630 in the AM band, while most of its other transmitters were rebroadcasters of Vancouver's CBU.

Local programming

CBTK-FM produces its own local morning show, Daybreak South with Chris Walker, as well as a local afternoon show, Radio West with Sarah Penton, which airs across the whole interior of British Columbia.[2]

Rebroadcasters
Rebroadcasters of CBTK-FM
City of licenseIdentifierFrequencyPowerClassRECNetCRTC DecisionNotes
TrailCBTA-FM94.9 FM13,500 wattsCQuery85-65949°5′33″N 117°49′16″W
Crawford BayCBTE-FM89.9 FM135 wattsA1Query84-79749°38′54″N 116°50′57″W
KasloCBUG860 AM40 wattsLPQuery49°54′29″N 116°53′59″W
FernieCBTN-FM97.7 FM323 wattsAQuery49°29′18″N 115°03′51″W
SparwoodCBYS-FM105.7 FM978 wattsAQuery49°42′40″N 114°52′46″W
PentictonCBTP-FM93.7 FM1,840 wattsBQuery85-53849°31′44″N 119°38′29″W
OsoyoosCBUB-FM95.3 FM512 wattsAQuery49°6′6″N 119°34′42″W
CrestonCBTS-FM100.3 FM140 wattsBQuery86-72349°9′56″N 116°40′43″W
KeremeosCBKY1350 AM40 wattsLPQuery49°12′17″N 119°49′7″W
FieldCBTK-FM-197.1 FM9 wattsLPQuery2011-77551°22′41″N 116°27′49″W
PrincetonCBRG-FM93.1 FM188 wattsA1Query88-76649°28′10″N 120°32′58″W
Grand ForksCBTK-FM-2107.3 FM252 wattsAQuery49°1′40″N 118°26′44″W
PhoenixCBRJ-FM97.9 FM618 wattsBQuery89-76049°5′29″N 118°36′40″W
KimberleyCBRK900 AM40 wattsLPQuery49°40′49″N 115°58′35″W
Christina LakeCBRO-FM88.5 FM670 wattsAQuery89-75849°0′28″N 118°11′1″W
Salmon ArmCBUC-FM96.9 FM112 wattsBQuery88-85550°45′31″N 119°21′57″W
Bonnington FallsCBUD-FM89.5 FM215 wattsA1Query49°28′33″N 117°29′20″W
New DenverCBTK-FM-3102.5 FM50 wattsLPQuery49°59′40″N 117°21′59″W
WinlawCBUJ-FM91.7 FM474 wattsBQuery88-85649°33′24″N 117°35′45″W
NakuspCBUM-FM99.9 FM50 wattsLPQuery2017-407
2019-324		Originally on 900 AM; moved to 91.3 FM and changed to its current frequency 99.9 FM.

50°14′28″N 117°48′4″W

SalmoCBUN740 AM40 wattsLPQuery49°11′37″N 117°16′40″W
Radium Hot SpringsCBUQ-FM94.5 FM206 wattsA1Query88-76750°37′8″N 116°4′51″W
GoldenCBXE-FM101.7 FM130 wattsA1Query51°16′25″N 116°59′21″W
Canal FlatsCBYC-FM91.7 FM383 wattsAQuery50°11′41″N 115°49′29″W
CranbrookCBRR-FM101.3 FM700 wattsCQuery49°27′30″N 115°37′49″W
NelsonCBYN-FM98.7 FM1,216 wattsBQuery49°31′50″N 117°18′2″W
Rock CreekCBYR-FM94.1 FM40 wattsA1Query49°2′28″N 118°59′32″W
VernonCBYV-FM106.5 FM1,900 wattsAQuery50°13′27″N 119°18′12″W
LumbyCBYL-FM96.7 FM135 wattsA1Query50°12′35″N 118°57′29″W
EnderbyCBYX-FM92.7 FM135 wattsA1Query50°33′46″N 119°6′15″W
RevelstokeCBTO-FM91.3 FM178 wattsA1Query
BraelochCBTK-FM-4106.9 FM419 wattsA1Query2018-84

On April 12, 1985, the CRTC approved an application by the CBC to amend the broadcasting licences for CBXH, CBDA and CBKI by changing the frequencies from 1450 to 1540; 1240 to 1560; and 1450 to 1350.[3] These AM transmitters were eventually converted to FM or shutdown.

FM conversions
  • On October 13, 2011, CBTK applied to convert CBRD 860 to 97.1 MHz.[4][5] The application was approved on December 15, 2011.[6] CBRD's callsign was replaced by CBTK-FM-1 once the flip occurred.
  • On August 16, 2013, CBTK-FM applied to relocate CBRJ 860 to 107.3 MHz.[7] This application was approved on October 31, 2013.[8]
  • On September 23, 2014, the CBC was approved to convert CBUI 740 to 102.5 MHz.[9]
  • On September 1, 2017, the CBC applied to convert CBUM to 91.3 MHz.[10] The CRTC approved the CBC's application to convert CBUM from 900 AM to 91.3 FM on November 17, 2017.[11] This was later changed to 99.9 MHz after the CRTC approved the CBC's application to move CBUM-FM from 91.3 MHz to 99.9 MHz on September 18, 2019.[12]

Transmitter closures

On October 25, 2013 at the request of the CBC, the CRTC deleted low-power AM transmitter CBKR 740 in Parson.[13] Also, another low-power AM transmitter CBWD 900 in Donald was deleted. Radio One programming in these communities are available from adjacent transmitters CBXE-FM and CBUQ-FM, the closest Radio One transmitters to Parson.

Split of CBYK-FM into separate network
Main article: CBYK-FM

CBTK-FM was previously repeated on CBYK-FM Kamloops and on 22 CBC radio repeaters in the Thompson and Cariboo regions. On October 28, 2011, the CBC filed an application with the CRTC to convert CBYK-FM to an anchor of a new regional CBC Radio One network. The CRTC approved the new regional network on March 30, 2012,[14] with a start-up date slated for October 9, 2012.[15][16]

CBUC-FM, which was originally to have been part of the new network, will remain a repeater of CBTK-FM, following interventions from various parties, including the City of Salmon Arm, that the region is more economically-tied with the Okanagan region than with Kamloops.[14]

Shortly after CBYK-FM's launch as a separate station, residents of Revelstoke complained to the CRTC that they were not consulted by the CBC when they switched their local repeater, CBTO-FM 91.3, to CBYK-FM's programming; e-mails made to the city's mayor's office show that 80% of listeners prefer programming from Kelowna, while only 20% prefer the new Kamloops programming. The CRTC later said that it is up to the CBC to decide which programming originates for CBTO-FM, not the CRTC. After city officials contacted the CBC, BC spokesperson Lorna Haeber said that the CBC would make a decision on the issue "shortly", but failed to elaborate how or when the decision will be made.[17] The CRTC subsequently issued a notice that it had approved an application by the CBC to change the local programming source of its Radio One transmitter in Revelstoke from Kamloops back to Kelowna.[18] The change was implemented on January 2, 2014.[19]

References
  1. "Decision CRTC 85-536". CRTC. July 11, 1985. Retrieved October 27, 2017.
  2. "Radio West". CBC. Retrieved October 27, 2017.
  3. "Decision CRTC 85-186". CRTC. April 12, 1985. Retrieved October 27, 2017.
  4. "Broadcasting Part 1 Applications Open for Comment". CRTC. Retrieved October 13, 2011.
  5. "2011-1369-6". CRTC. Retrieved October 27, 2017.
  6. "Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2011-775". CRTC. December 15, 2011. Retrieved October 27, 2017.
  7. "2013-1158-9". CRTC. Retrieved October 27, 2017.
  8. "Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2013-577". CRTC. October 31, 2013. Retrieved October 27, 2017.
  9. "Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2014-488". CRTC. July 4, 2014. Retrieved October 27, 2017.
  10. "2017-0771-2". CRTC. Retrieved October 27, 2017.
  11. Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2017-407, CBTK-FM Kelowna – New transmitter in Nakusp, November 17, 2017
  12. Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2019-324, CBTK-FM Kelowna and its transmitter CBUM-FM Nakusp – Technical changes, CRTC, September 18, 2019
  13. "Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2013-566". CRTC. October 25, 2013. Retrieved October 27, 2017.
  14. "Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2012-187". CRTC. March 30, 2012. Retrieved October 27, 2017.
  15. Jonathan DeRouchie (September 10, 2012). "CBC: "Countdown to CBC Kamloops"". CBC. Retrieved October 27, 2017.
  16. JASON HEWLETT (September 6, 2012). "Kamloops Daily News: "Launch date for CBC Kamloops coming Monday". KAMLOOPS DAILY NEWS. Retrieved October 27, 2017.
  17. AARON ORLANDO (May 28, 2013). "CBC Kamloops vs. Kelowna issue drags into sixth month". Revelstoke Review. Retrieved October 27, 2017.
  18. "Decision 2013-675". CRTC. December 11, 2013. Retrieved October 27, 2013.
  19. AARON ORLANDO (December 12, 2013). "CBC Radio Kelowna programs return to Revelstoke Jan. 2". Revelstoke Review. Retrieved October 27, 2017.
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