CBCT-FM is a Canadian radio station. It is the

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station for all of

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, with studios in

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, broadcasting at 96.1

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History

CBCT-FM was launched in 1977 on 96.9 MHz. Prior to its launch, CBC Radio programming aired on private affiliate CFCY, as well as a repeater of CBA in

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. In 1985, CBCT-FM's frequency was changed to 96.1.Decision CRTC 85-506
/ref> The signal is broadcast from a CBC-owned transmitting tower on Strathgartney Hill in Churchill, 15 km west of Charlottetown.

Programming

Local programs ''Island Morning'' with Mitch Cormier and ''Mainstreet'' with Matt Rainnie are produced from the station on weekdays.

Transmitters

References

External links

CBC Prince Edward Island

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