CBUF-FM
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| Broadcast area | Metro Vancouver |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 97.7 MHz (FM) |
| Branding | Première Chaîne |
| Programming | |
| Format | public broadcasting |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Canadian Broadcasting Corporation |
| CBU (AM), CBUX-FM, CBU-FM, CBUT, CBUFT | |
| History | |
First air date | December 1, 1967 |
Call sign meaning | CBU French |
| Technical information | |
| Class | C |
| ERP | 100 kilowatts |
| HAAT | 567 metres |
Transmitter coordinates | 49°21′13″N 122°57′24″W / 49.353574°N 122.956696°W |
| Links | |
| Webcast | Listen live |
| Website | Première Chaîne Colombie-Britannique |
CBUF-FM is a Canadian radio station, which broadcasts the programming of Radio-Canada's Première Chaîne network throughout the province of British Columbia. The station broadcasts at 97.7 FM in Vancouver.
The station was first launched in 1967 as the first Radio-Canada station west of Ontario. It broadcasts from the CBC Regional Broadcast Centre on Hamilton Street in Downtown Vancouver.
CBUF also serves as the Première Chaîne outlet for the Yukon Territory, by way of a repeater in Yellowknife.
Programming
The station's local programs are Phare ouest, hosted by Julie Carpentier, in the mornings and Le Pont des arts, hosted by Yolaine Mottet, in the afternoons.
Transmitters
| City of license | Identifier | Frequency | Power | Class | RECNet | CRTC Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chilliwack | CBUF-FM-1 | 102.1 | 81 watts | A | Query | |
| Dawson Creek | CBUF-FM-7 | 93.7 | 70 watts | A1 | Query | |
| Kamloops | CBUF-FM-6 | 96.5 | 4,750 watts | B | Query | |
| Kelowna | CBUF-FM-2 | 90.5 | 2,700 watts | B | Query | |
| Kitimat | CBUF-FM-5 | 105.1 | 285 watts | A | Query | |
| Port Alberni | CBUF-FM-8 | 94.9 | 348 watts | A | Query | |
| Prince George | CBUF-FM-4 | 95.5 | 130 watts | A1 | Query | |
| Terrace | CBUF-FM-3 | 96.9 | 225 watts | B | Query | |
| Victoria | CBUF-FM-9 | 99.7 | 1,200 watts | A | Query | 2003-147 |
| Whistler | CBUF-FM-10 | 103.1 | 500 watts | A | Query | 2008-17 |
| Whitehorse | CFWY-FM | 102.1 | 200 watts | B | Query |
The transmitter in Whitehorse is not owned by the CBC, but is licensed to the Association Franco-Yukonnaise.[1]
References
External links
- Première Chaîne Colombie-Britannique
- CBUF-FM history at Canadian Communications Foundation
- CBUF-FM in the REC Canadian station database
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