CBCL-FM
 | |
| Frequency | 93.5 MHz (FM) |
|---|---|
| Branding | CBC Radio One |
| Programming | |
| Language(s) | English |
| Format | public broadcasting |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Canadian Broadcasting Corporation |
| History | |
First air date | 1978 |
Call sign meaning | Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, London |
| Technical information | |
| Class | 228 C1 |
| ERP | 69.3 kWs average 100 kWs peak Horizontal polarization only |
| HAAT | 231.2 metres (758 ft 6 in) |
Transmitter coordinates | 42°57′20″N 81°21′19″W / 42.9556°N 81.3553°W |
| Links | |
| Webcast | Listen Live |
| Website | CBC Radio One |
CBCL-FM is a Canadian radio station. It is the CBC Radio One station in London, Ontario, broadcasting at 93.5 FM.
Local programming
CBCL has its own local news bureau, but presently all programming apart from regional news updates comes from the CBC Toronto and Windsor studios.
History
The station was launched in 1978. Prior to its launch, CBC Radio programming was aired on private affiliate CFPL 980 in the AM band. CBCL started out as a rebroadcaster of CBL 740 Toronto, but was granted a separate licence in 1998 and began producing a limited amount of local programming.[1] From 1998-2004 it produced its own local newscasts which aired during Ontario Morning, separately from regional news heard on all other stations airing Ontario Morning. The two news feeds were merged in 2004. Regional news originating from London is hosted by Gary Ennet or Kerry McKee.
In September 2011, the CBC announced plans to expand CBCL's local programming for the London area beginning in 2012,[2] though the new local programming scheme had never left the planning stage.
On October 24, 2013, the CBC submitted an application to the CRTC to add a new FM transmitter at Tillsonburg at 88.7 MHz,[3] which was approved by the CRTC on March 7, 2014.[4]
In 2015, Here & Now originating from CBLA-FM Toronto was replaced with a new regional afternoon drive program, Afternoon Drive, based at CBEW-FM Windsor with contributors based in London.
On April 25, 2016, the CBC announced that it has plans to launch a new morning show for London, as well as establish special digital-based programming for the region.[5]
Rebroadcasters
| City of license | Identifier | Frequency | Power | Class | RECNet | CRTC Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tillsonburg | CBCL-FM-1 | 88.7 FM | 8180 watts | B1 | Query | 2014-106 |
On February 2, 2015, the CRTC approved the CBC's application to relocate the transmitter site, changing the class from B1 to A, decreasing the maximum effective radiated power (ERP) from 8,180 to 1,320 watts (average ERP from 2,060 to 1,320 watts), and changing the antenna’s radiation pattern from directional to non-directional; and decreasing the height of antenna above average terrain from 78.9 to 3.5 metres.[6]
References
- ^ Decision CRTC 98-460, New CBC FM radio station for London and deletion of CBLA-FM's London transmitter CBCL-FM, CRTC, September 28, 1998
- ^ Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (2011-09-26). "CBC to introduce new local service to London". Retrieved 2011-09-26.
- ^ 2013-1394-9, Addition of a transmitter at Tillsonburg, Ontario, CRTC, October 24, 2013
- ^ Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2014-106, CBCL-FM London – New transmitter in Tillsonburg, CRTC, March 7, 2014
- ^ CBC: "CBC to launch new digital service in London, Ont.", April 25, 2016.
- ^ Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2015-29, CBCL-FM-1 Tillsonburg – Technical changes, CRTC, February 2, 2015
External links
- CBC Toronto
- CBC Windsor
- CBCL-FM history - Canadian Communications Foundation
- CBCL-FM in the REC Canadian station database
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