CHBB-FM, is a Canadian radio station, which broadcasts a community radio format at 95.9 MHz in Norris Point, Newfoundland and Labrador.

CHBB-FM
Broadcast areaGros Morne National Park
Bonne Bay
Frequency95.9 MHz (FM)
BrandingThe Voice of Bonne Bay
Programming
FormatCommunity radio
Ownership
OwnerBonne Bay Cottage Hospital Heritage Corporation
History
Call sign meaning
CH Bonne Bay (broadcast area)
Technical information
ClassLP
ERP30 watts (vertical polarization only)
HAAT41 meters (135 ft)
Repeater(s)CHRH-FM 98.1 MHz Rocky Harbour
Links
Websitevobb.org

Owned by the Bonne Bay Cottage Hospital Heritage Corporation, the station received CRTC approval on November 4, 2009.[1]

On September 12, 2012, Bonne Bay Cottage Hospital Heritage Corporation received CRTC approval to add a new FM transmitter in Rocky Harbour, which operates on 98.1 MHz.[2] Bonne Bay stated that the topography of the region interferes with its signal in Rocky Harbour and that the addition of a rebroadcasting transmitter is necessary for it to adequately serve that community.

References

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  1. ^ Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2009-690, Community radio station in Norris Point, CRTC, November 4, 2009
  2. ^ Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2012-489, CHBB-FM Norris Point – New low-power transmitter at Rocky Harbour, CRTC, September 12, 2012
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