CKSB-FM (89.9 MHz) is a public radio station in Winnipeg, Manitoba, owned by the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. It carries Radio-Canada's Ici Musique network, airing a mix of adult album alternative (AAA), classical music and other genres.
| Broadcast area | Winnipeg, Regina and Saskatoon |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 89.9 MHz (FM) |
| Branding | Ici Musique |
| Programming | |
| Format | Jazz/Classical music |
| Affiliations | Ici Musique |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Canadian Broadcasting Corporation |
| CBW, CBW-FM, CKSB-10-FM, CBWT-DT, CBWFT-DT | |
| History | |
First air date | December 23, 2001 |
Call sign meaning | Canada K St. Boniface |
| Technical information | |
| Class | C1 |
| ERP | 61,000 watts |
| HAAT | 223 meters (732 ft) |
CKSB-FM has an effective radiated power of 61,000 watts, broadcasting from the Starbuck Communications Tower.
History edit
On August 21, 2001, the CRTC approved the CBC's application to launch the new French language radio station.[1] CKSB-FM signed on the air December 23, 2001.[2]
Transmitters edit
CKSB-FM also has rebroadcast transmitters in Saskatchewan:
| City of license | Identifier | Frequency | Power | Class | RECNet | CRTC Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regina | CKSB-FM-1 | 88.9 FM | 100,000 watts | C1 | Query | 2002-125 |
| Saskatoon | CKSB-FM-2 | 88.7 FM | 100,000 watts | C1 | Query | 2002-125 |
Both rebroadcasters for Regina and Saskatoon were approved by the CRTC on April 30, 2002.[3]
See also edit
References edit
- ^ Decision CRTC 2001-515, New CBC French-language FM radio station in Winnipeg, CRTC, August 21, 2001
- ^ "CKSB-FM". Canadian Communications Foundation. Retrieved September 4, 2019.
- ^ Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2002-125, Addition of transmitters of CKSB-FM Winnipeg at Regina and Saskatoon, CRTC, April 30, 2002
External links edit
- CKSB-FM at The History of Canadian Broadcasting by the Canadian Communications Foundation
- CKSB-FM in the REC Canadian station database