Little Current Radio Station Amplifies Its Reach
February 18, 2010 11:00 AM
McGuinty Government Helps Community Broadcaster Upgrade Services
A new transmitter and antenna for Manitoulin Radio Communications in Little Current will enable this small community station to significantly enhance local broadcast services and expand its geographic reach.
With support from the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC), the project involves installation of a Nautel transmitter on the radio station's tower at McLean's Mountain. This powerful new equipment will help the radio station increase from 1,830 watts to 27,500 watts. This will allow the station to reach large urban centres like Sault Ste. Marie, Sudbury and North Bay and Barrie.
The upgrade will help the station broaden its efforts to attract visitors and investors to the area. It will also support educational activities for local students who want to learn about broadcast technology.
With support from the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC), the project involves installation of a Nautel transmitter on the radio station's tower at McLean's Mountain. This powerful new equipment will help the radio station increase from 1,830 watts to 27,500 watts. This will allow the station to reach large urban centres like Sault Ste. Marie, Sudbury and North Bay and Barrie.
The upgrade will help the station broaden its efforts to attract visitors and investors to the area. It will also support educational activities for local students who want to learn about broadcast technology.
Quick Facts
- The NOHFC is providing $32,500 to this project through its Infrastructure and Community Development Program, designed to promote economic growth.
- Little Current boasts well-equipped marinas, town docks and all amenities to fully service residents and visitors. It is the largest community of Northeastern Manitoulin and the Islands.
Learn More
Contacts
- Joanne Ghiz
Minister's Office
416-328-3638
joanne.ghiz@ontario.ca - Michel Lavoie
Communications Services Branch
705-564-7125
michel.lavoie@ontario.ca
Ministry of Northern Development and Mines
ontario.ca/north