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| Broadcast area | Western Newfoundland Northern Peninsula |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 990 kHz (AM) |
| Branding | CBC Radio One |
| Programming | |
| Format | News/Talk |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Canadian Broadcasting Corporation |
| CBYT (defunct) | |
| History | |
First air date | July 5, 1943 |
Former call signs | VOWN (1943–1949) |
Former frequencies | 840 kHz (1943–1947) 790 kHz (1947–1963) |
Call sign meaning | Canadian Broadcasting Corporation Y |
| Technical information | |
| Class | A (clear-channel) |
| Power | 10,000 watts |
Transmitter coordinates | 48°55′58″N 57°54′22″W / 48.9328°N 57.9061°W |
| Repeater(s) | see main article |
| Links | |
| Website | CBC Newfoundland and Labrador |
CBY is a clear-channel public radio station in Corner Brook, Newfoundland and Labrador. It is owned by the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation and it carries the CBC's Radio One network. The transmitter is off the Trans-Canada Highway near Massey Drive in Corner Brook.[1]
CBY is a Class A station, transmitting with 10,000 watts, using a non-directional antenna. By day, the signal covers most of Western Newfoundland. At night, with a good radio, it can be heard around the Maritime Provinces and parts of Quebec and New England. Nine FM rebroadcasters provide additional coverage throughout Western Newfoundland and the Northern Peninsula.