CBT (AM)

CBT

City	Grand Falls-Windsor, Newfoundland and Labrador
Broadcast area	Central Newfoundland, the Baie Verte Peninsula and Roddickton
Branding	CBC Radio One
Frequency	540 kHz (AM)
First air date	1949
Format	news/talk
Power	10,000 watts
Class	A (clear-channel)
Transmitter coordinates	48°57′3″N 55°37′34″W / 48.95083°N 55.62611°W / 48.95083; -55.62611
Callsign meaning	Canadian Broadcasting Corporation T
Former frequencies	1350 kHz (1949-1956) 990 kHz (1956-1963)
Owner	Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
Website	CBC Newfoundland and Labrador

CBT is a clear-channel radio station broadcasting at 540 kHz (AM) from Grand Falls-Windsor, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, and is the local Radio One station of the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation.

CBT's daytime signal covers most of Central Newfoundland. At night, it covers most of Eastern North America. Four FM rebroadcasters provide additional coverage.

History

CBT headquarters

CBT launched in 1949 on 1350 AM after the Broadcasting Corporation of Newfoundland, the pre-Confederation public broadcaster, was absorbed by the CBC when Newfoundland joined Canada. The frequency was changed to 990 in 1956, and then to 540 in 1963 (with 990 being reassigned to CBY in Corner Brook).

Local programming

CBT carries CBG Gander's local morning show, The Central Morning Show with Leigh Anne Power. The Grand Falls-Windsor station, which previously co-produced the program, now contributes reports, with local mobile reporter Kelly Bragg acting as a de facto co-host. The station otherwise broadcasts programming from CBN in St. John's during the network's local programming blocks, with some exceptions (i.e., commercials).

Transmitters

External links

• CBC Newfoundland and Labrador
• CBT AM history – Canadian Communications Foundation
• Query the REC's Canadian station database for CBT