CBC Radio One

CBC Radio One is the English language news and information radio network of the publicly-owned Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. It is commercial free and offers both local and national programming. It is available to ninety-eight percent of Canadians, and is also available overseas through Radio Canada International and also over the Internet.

Shortwave Services

Two CBC Radio One stations, CBN in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, and CBU in Vancouver, British Columbia, operate shortwave relay transmitters, which use the call signs of CKZN and CKZU respectively.

Related Topics:
St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador - Vancouver, British Columbia - Call sign

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Both transmitters broadcast 1 kW ERP signals on a frequency of 6160 kHz, and are difficult to receieve in their intended target areas due to increased terrestrial noise from modern electrical and electronic systems.

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Some have suggested that CBC/Radio-Canada create a new high power shortwave digital radio service for more effective coverage of isolated areas. However these coverage plans will be slowed by CBC/SRC near-term plans for new ATSC televsion and digital AM radio transmitters.

Related Topics:
Digital - ATSC - Digital AM radio

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