CBYG-FM

CBYG-FM
Broadcast areaNorthern Interior
Frequency91.5 MHz (FM)
BrandingCBC Radio One
Programming
FormatNews/Talk
Ownership
OwnerCanadian Broadcasting Corporation
History
First air date
1987
Call sign meaning
Canadian Broadcasting Corporation Y Prince George
Technical information
ClassC
ERP100 kWs
HAAT329.6 meters (1,081 ft)
Transmitter coordinates
53°56′08″N 122°28′05″W / 53.935556°N 122.468056°W / 53.935556; -122.468056 (CBYG-FM 91.5 Prince George)
Links
WebsiteCBC British Columbia

CBYG-FM is a Canadian radio station, which broadcasts the programming of the CBC Radio One network in Prince George, British Columbia. The station airs at 91.5 FM, with an Effective Radiated Power of 100,000 watts and an antenna Height Above Average Terrain of 331.5 meters.

History

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The station was launched in 1987 as a rebroadcaster of CBU Vancouver. Prior to its launch, CBC Radio programming aired on private affiliate CKPG. Local programming was introduced in 1988 when CBYG was issued a separate licence.

Local programming

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CBYG and CFPR Prince Rupert jointly produce the local morning program Daybreak North. Carolina de Ryk conducts interviews and introduces segments from the studio in Prince Rupert while Bill Fee presents news, roads and weather from the studio in Prince George. Both stations air CBTK-FM's Radio West in the afternoons.

Rebroadcasters

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Rebroadcasters of CBYG-FM
City of license Identifier Frequency Power Class RECNet Notes
Hagensborg CBYI-FM 88.1 FM 374 watts A Query 52°24′15″N 126°28′25″W / 52.40417°N 126.47361°W / 52.40417; -126.47361 (CBYI-FM 88.1 Hagensborg)
Bella Coola CBYD-FM 103.5 FM 100 watts A1 Query 52°22′31″N 126°42′35″W / 52.37528°N 126.70972°W / 52.37528; -126.70972 (CBYD-FM 103.5 Bella Coola)
Wells CBYW 540 AM 40 watts LP Query 53°6′25″N 121°32′45″W / 53.10694°N 121.54583°W / 53.10694; -121.54583 (CBYW 540 Wells)
Kersley CBYY-FM 90.9 FM 130 watts B Query 52°52′56″N 122°20′13″W / 52.88222°N 122.33694°W / 52.88222; -122.33694 (CBYY-FM 90.9 Kersley)
Granisle CBKG 920 AM 40 watts LP Query 54°52′53″N 126°12′6″W / 54.88139°N 126.20167°W / 54.88139; -126.20167 (CBKG 920 Granisle)
Dawson Creek CBKQ-FM 89.7 FM 1,100 watts B Query 55°43′44″N 120°26′47″W / 55.72889°N 120.44639°W / 55.72889; -120.44639 (CBKQ-FM 89.7 Dawson Creek)
Fort St. John CBYJ-FM 88.3 FM 7,000 watts B Query 56°16′47″N 121°2′33″W / 56.27972°N 121.04250°W / 56.27972; -121.04250 (CBYJ-FM 88.3 Fort St. John)
Vanderhoof CBRV-FM 96.7 FM 508 watts A Query 54°0′14″N 124°0′39″W / 54.00389°N 124.01083°W / 54.00389; -124.01083 (CBRV-FM 96.7 Vanderhoof)
Fort St. James CBUV-FM 91.9 FM 739 watts B Query 54°26′7″N 124°32′59″W / 54.43528°N 124.54972°W / 54.43528; -124.54972 (CBUV-FM 91.9 Fort St. James)
Fort Fraser CBXR-FM 102.9 FM 246 watts A Query 54°1′46″N 124°37′32″W / 54.02944°N 124.62556°W / 54.02944; -124.62556 (CBXR-FM 102.9 Fort Fraser)
Burns Lake CBXB-FM 99.1 FM 1,030 watts B1 Query 54°15′24″N 125°40′42″W / 54.25667°N 125.67833°W / 54.25667; -125.67833 (CBXB-FM 99.1 Burns Lake)
Houston CBUR-FM 102.1 FM 794 watts B1 Query 54°26′32″N 126°39′36″W / 54.44222°N 126.66000°W / 54.44222; -126.66000 (CBUR-FM 102.1 Houston)
Smithers CBRS-FM 97.5 FM 881 watts A Query 54°44′27″N 126°58′56″W / 54.74083°N 126.98222°W / 54.74083; -126.98222 (CBRS-FM 97.5 Smithers)
Moricetown CBTI-FM 96.5 FM 218 watts A1 Query 54°58′54″N 127°17′54″W / 54.98167°N 127.29833°W / 54.98167; -127.29833 (CBTI-FM 96.5 Moricetown)
McBride[1] CBTC-FM 92.1 FM 2,400 watts A Query 53°16′55″N 120°14′3″W / 53.28194°N 120.23417°W / 53.28194; -120.23417 (CBTC-FM 92.1 McBride)
Tumbler Ridge CBTU-FM 89.9 FM 70 watts A1 Query 55°7′57″N 120°58′52″W / 55.13250°N 120.98111°W / 55.13250; -120.98111 (CBTU-FM 89.9 Tumbler Ridge)
Valemount CBTV-FM 90.3 FM 180 watts A1 Query 52°50′34″N 119°15′24″W / 52.84278°N 119.25667°W / 52.84278; -119.25667 (CBTV-FM 90.3 Valemount)
Bella Bella CBTX-FM 89.9 FM 295 watts A Query 52°9′25″N 128°6′51″W / 52.15694°N 128.11417°W / 52.15694; -128.11417 (CBTX-FM 89.9 Bella Bella)
Fort Nelson CBUO-FM 88.3 FM 223 watts A Query 58°48′44″N 122°42′57″W / 58.81222°N 122.71583°W / 58.81222; -122.71583 (CBUO-FM 88.3 Fort Nelson)
Chetwynd[2] CBUZ-FM 93.5 FM 180 watts A Query 55°40′6″N 121°34′59″W / 55.66833°N 121.58306°W / 55.66833; -121.58306 (CBUZ-FM 93.5 Chetwynd)
Mackenzie CBWF 920 AM 40 watts LP Query 55°19′52″N 123°5′45″W / 55.33111°N 123.09583°W / 55.33111; -123.09583 (CBWF 920 Mackenzie)
Ocean Falls CBXO-FM 92.1 FM 6 watts A1 Query 52°21′19″N 127°41′26″W / 52.35528°N 127.69056°W / 52.35528; -127.69056 (CBXO-FM 92.1 Ocean Falls)
Hudson's Hope CBYG-FM-2 103.1 FM 124 watts A1 Query 56°1′40″N 121°55′11″W / 56.02778°N 121.91972°W / 56.02778; -121.91972 (CBXU 940 Hudson's Hope)
Tatalrose CFUG-FM 94.9 FM 170 watts A Query 53°52′14″N 126°0′41″W / 53.87056°N 126.01139°W / 53.87056; -126.01139 (CFUG-FM 94.9 Tatalrose)
Community-owned
Dease Lake VF2141 98.1 FM 1 watt A Query 58°25′39″N 130°0′57″W / 58.42750°N 130.01583°W / 58.42750; -130.01583 (VF2141 98.1 Dease Lake)
Community-owned
Anahim Lake CBYG-FM-1 98.1 FM 24 watts LP Query 52°21′3″N 125°19′8″W / 52.35083°N 125.31889°W / 52.35083; -125.31889 (CBYG-FM-1 98.1 Anahim Lake)
Community-owned

On August 24, 2015, the CBC submitted an application to convert CBXU 940 to 103.1 MHz.[3] The CRTC approved the CBC's application on November 16, 2015.[4]

On June 10, 2024, the CBC applied to the CRTC to convert CBWF Mackenzie from AM 920 kHz to FM 99.9 MHz. [5] [6] The application was approved on August 22, 2024. [7]

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