CHBB-FM

CHBB-FM, is a Canadian radio station, which broadcasts a community radio format at 95.9 MHz in Norris Point, Newfoundland and Labrador.

CHBB-FM
CityNorris Point, Newfoundland and Labrador
Broadcast areaGros Morne National Park
Frequency95.9 MHz
BrandingThe Voice of Bonne Bay
Ownership
OwnerBonne Bay Cottage Hospital Heritage Corporation
History
Call sign meaning
C H Bonne Bay
Technical information
ClassLP
ERP30 watts (vertical polarization only)
HAAT41 meters (135 ft)
Repeater(s)CHRH-FM 98.1 MHz Rocky Harbour

Owned by the Bonne Bay Cottage Hospital Heritage Corporation, the station received CRTC approval on November 4, 2009.[1]

On September 12, 2012, Bonne Bay Cottage Hospital Heritage Corporation received CRTC approval to add a new FM transmitter in Rocky Harbour, which operates on 98.1 MHz.[2] Bonne Bay stated that the topography of the region interferes with its signal in Rocky Harbour and that the addition of a rebroadcasting transmitter is necessary for it to adequately serve that community.

References

  1. Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2009-690, Community radio station in Norris Point, CRTC, November 4, 2009
  2. Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2012-489, CHBB-FM Norris Point – New low-power transmitter at Rocky Harbour, CRTC, September 12, 2012


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