CBQR-FM

CBQR-FM is a Canadian radio station, broadcasting at 105.1 FM in Rankin Inlet, Nunavut. It is a station of the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation.

CBQR-FM
Broadcast areaKivalliq Region
Frequency105.1 MHz (FM)
BrandingCBC Radio One
CBC North
Programming
FormatNews/Talk
Ownership
OwnerCanadian Broadcasting Corporation
History
First air date
1971
Former call signs
CBQR (1971-1987)
Former frequencies
1110 kHz (1971-1973)
1160 kHz (1973-1987)
Call sign meaning
Canadian Broadcasting Corporation Q Rankin Inlet
Technical information
ClassA1
ERP87 watts
HAAT36.5 meters (120 ft)
Transmitter coordinates
62°48′27″N 092°04′36″W
Links
WebsiteCBC North

History

The station launched in 1971 when it began broadcasting as CBQR on 1110 kHz. In 1973, CBQR moved to 1160 and remained on that frequency until it moved to 105.1 MHz in 1987.[1]

Local programming

CBQR-FM carries the Nunavut regional radio service of CBC North, much of which originates at CFFB Iqaluit. The afternoon program Tusaajaksat, which focuses on the Kivalliq Region, originates from CBQR. Some of the CBC North regional programs air in both English and Inuktitut, others are only in Inuktitut.

The station also differs significantly from the main CBC Radio One schedule. Qulliq airs until 9 a.m. Central Time, and is followed by abbreviated broadcasts of The Current and q. In the afternoons, programming in Inuktitut, including Tausunni from Iqaluit and Tuttavik from the CBC North bureau in Kuujjuaq, Quebec, air in place of the national network programs.

Subsequently, in the evenings, the Inuktitut cultural magazines Ullumi Tusaqsauqaujut and Sinnaksautit air at 9 and 9:30 p.m. Central Time respectively; the Radio One schedule continues at 10 p.m.

Rebroadcasters
Rebroadcasters of CBQR-FM
City of licenseIdentifierFrequencyPowerClassRECNet
Arviat CBIG-FM 105.1 FM82 wattsA1Query
Gjoa Haven CBIA 640 AM40 wattsLPQuery
Taloyoak CBIQ-FM 105.1 FM82 wattsA1Query

On September 20, 2019, the CBC received approval to revoke the "originating station" broadcast licence for CBQR and its rebroadcasters. They will now officially simulcast CFFB Iqaluit.[2]

See also

References
  1. Decision CRTC 87-230
  2. Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2019-329, CFFB Iqaluit – New transmitters in Rankin Inlet, Taloyoak (Spence Bay), Gjoa Haven, Baker Lake and Arviat (Eskimo Point), and revocation of licence, CRTC, September 20, 2019


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