CFWH-TV, CBC Northern TV Service, Whitehorse
Canadian Broadcasting Corp.
| Station | Year | Channel | Network Affiliate | Owner/Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CFWH-TV | 1968 | 6 | CBC Northern Service | Canadian Broadcasting Corp. |
1968
The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation received a licence on May 28 to operate a new television station at Whitehorse. It would broadcast over channel 6 with an effective radiated power of 300 watts video and 30 watts audio. Antenna height (EHAAT) would be 1,248 feet. The CBC already operated CFWH-AM in Whitehorse.
CFWH-TV signed on the air November 26.
1973
CFWH-TV changed from being a Frontier Coverage Package operation to receiving CBC programming via satellite.
1991
On December 2, CFWH-TV was authorized to increase effective radiated video power from 300 watts to 441 watts.
1993
CFWH-TV along with CBDDT Dawson, CBKHT-1 Elsa, CBDBT Faro, CBKHT-2 Mayo, and CBDAT Watson Lake, was noted as being a radiocommunication distribution undertaking, distributing the programs of the CBC Northern Television Service.
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