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Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2004-286

  Ottawa, 23 July 2004
  Radio Beauséjour inc.
Baie-Sainte-Anne, New Brunswick
  Application 2003-1097-0
Public Hearing in the National Capital Region
17 May 2004
 

CJSE-FM Shediac - New transmitter in Baie-Sainte-Anne

  The Commission approves the application by Radio Beauséjour inc. to amend the broadcasting licence for the radio programming undertaking CJSE-FM Shediac in order to operate a transmitter in Baie-Sainte-Anne.
 

The application

1.

The Commission received an application by Radio Beauséjour inc. (Radio Beauséjour) to amend the broadcasting licence for the radio programming undertaking CJSE-FM Shediac in order to operate a transmitter in Baie-Sainte-Anne.

2.

The new transmitter would operate at 107.5 MHz (channel 298A) with an effective radiated power of 2,400 watts.
 

Interventions

3.

The Commission received five interventions opposing this application. John D. Stewart, CEO of the low-power specialty radio programming undertaking CJFY-FM Blackville that is operated by Miramichi Fellowship Center, Inc. (MFC), and four other members of the Blackville community opposed the applicant's use of the proposed frequency because it is already being used by CJFY-FM. The interveners also stated that changing the frequency would entail a loss in the audience, significant costs for CJFY-FM, as well as negative consequences for the Blackville community in which CJFY-FM plays a very big role.
 
The applicant's reply

4.

In its reply to the interventions, Radio Beauséjour indicated that it did not wish to change its choice of frequency, given the delays and costs that such a change would bring. However, Radio Beauséjour stated that it would assist CJFY-FM in the steps to resolve the problems related to a change in frequency.
 

The Commission's analysis and determination

5.

In Christian music FM radio station, Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2003-613, 19 December 2003, the Commission approved an application by MFC for a broadcasting licence to carry on a low-power FM radio programming undertaking at Blackville, operating within the Specialty format. At the same time, the Commission reminded the licensee of CJFY-FM that, given that the technical parameters approved in the decision were for a low-power unprotected FM service, it would have to select another frequency if the Department of Industry (the Department) so required.

6.

The Commission also notes that Radio Beauséjour intends to use the proposed frequency and to assist CJFY-FM.

7.

Consequently, the Commission approves the application by Radio Beauséjour inc. to amend the broadcasting licence for the radio programming undertaking CJSE-FM Shediac in order to operate a transmitter in Baie-Sainte-Anne.

8.

The new transmitter will operate at 107.5 MHz (channel 298A) with an effective radiated power of 2,400 watts.

9.

The Department has advised the Commission that, while this application is conditionally technically acceptable, it will only issue a broadcasting certificate when it has determined that the proposed technical parameters will not create any unacceptable interference with aeronautical NAV/COM services.

10.

The Commission reminds the licensee that, pursuant to section 22(1) of the Broadcasting Act, this authority will only be effective when the Department notifies the Commission that its technical requirements have been met, and that a broadcasting certificate will be issued.

11.

The transmitter must be operational at the earliest possible date and in any event no later than 24 months from the date of this decision, unless a request for an extension of time is approved by the Commission before 23 July 2006. In order to ensure that such a request is processed in a timely manner, it should be submitted in writing at least 60 days before that date.
  Secretary General
  This decision is to be appended to the licence. It is available in alternative format upon request, and may also be examined at the following Internet site: www.crtc.gc.ca 

Date Modified: 2004-07-23

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