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Audio Compilation Index
The following is an index of the above compilation of typical lake tropo conditions from Killbear Provincial Park west of Parry Sound, August 9-10, 2019. Signals were often fleeting and fading in and out due to the high winds during these scans:
00:00 89.5 WCMU MI Mt. Pleasant / CMU Public R. / 100kw / 5dBµ, mono (257 mi.)
00:49 94.9 WKJZ MI Hillman / Hits FM / 50kw / 15dBµ, mono (183 mi.)
02:35 96.1 WMSX NY Buffalo / The Breeze / 47kw / 15dBµ, mono (182 mi.)
02:35 96.1 CBCN ON North Bay / CBC R. 1 Sudbury / 100kw / 10dBµ, m. null (76 mi.)
03:36 98.9 WKLZ MI Petoskey / KLT The Rock Sta. / 100kw / 10dBµ, mono (231 mi.)
04:50 102.7 CJRK ON Scarborough / East FM / 1.2kw / weak (116 mi.)
04:50 102.7 WRVM WI Suring / Voice of the Master / 98kw / faint (400 mi.)
06:39 103.7 WRTS PA Erie / Star 104 / 50kw / 10dBµ, mono (225 mi.)
09:24 107.3 WCOH PA DuBois / Family Life Network / 18.5kw / 5dBµ, mono (294 mi.)
Killbear Provincial Park is a radio site along the eastern shore of Georgian Bay about halfway between Toronto and Sudbury. The park is situated to the east of the open water path between Manitoulin Island to the north and Bruce Peninsula (see also: Tobermory) to the south. Killbear and the areas surrounding it are known for good reception from the west, including Wisconsin and – at the makeshift radio site of Bayfield Inlet just to the north – even Minneapolis at 600+ miles. The site is 120 miles north of Toronto, 85 miles south of Sudbury, and across the water: 160 miles east of Alpena, 220 miles northeast of Bay City, and 180 miles north of Buffalo. Two scans were taken at this site, including one at Harold Point in the evening as lake conditions began to wane, and a second along the rocky shores of Georgian Bay Campground during the prime hours of the lake breeze. Conditions were generally very windy throughout the entire stay here with sustained winds in excess of 20 mph. The visit to this site (and others along the coast) coincided with the peak of the yearly Perseids meteor shower. Because the band is relatively open along the Georgian Bay coastline, meteor scatter (Ms) blips could be heard constantly across the dial. A compilation of these sounds can be found on the Killarney listening site page.
KILLBEAR PARK, ONTARIO BANDSCAN: COMBINED
August 9, 2019 1830-2110 / 21°C, clear, winds W 30mph
Location: 45°20’46.5″N 80°11’28.8″W (Harold Point)
590 feet (10 ft. above lake level on flat rocks)
August 10, 2019 0940-1250 / 19°C, clear, winds W 20mph starts 1030
Location: 45°20’53.0″N 80°11’59.3″W (Georgian Campground)
595 feet (15 ft. above lake level on elevated rocks)
175 stations total / Average distance: 149 mi.
* station was received on seek
87.75 –
*88.1 CFRH ON Penetanguishene / French Variety / 40kw / 30dBµ, st. (60 mi.)
88.3 WCOU NY Attica / Family Life Network / 11kw / 5dBµ, mono (200 mi.)
88.3 CJIQ ON Paris / Tri-Cities Alt. / 8.22kw / 5dBµ, mono (145 mi.)
88.5 CKDX ON Newmarket / Jewel 88.5 / 30kw / 10dBµ, mono (98 mi.)
88.5 WIAB MI Mackinaw City / Classical IPR //88.7 / 50kw / 3dBµ, mono (235 mi.)
88.7 CKAR ON Huntsville / The Bay / 5.7kw / 10dBµ, mono (58 mi.)
88.7 WIAA MI Interlochen / Classical IPR //88.5 / 100kw / 5dBµ, mono (280 mi.)
*88.9 CBPO ON Parry Sound / Weatheradio Canada / 20w / 30dBµ, mono only (8 mi.)
*89.1 CISO ON Orillia / Max FM / 2.5kw / 20dBµ, stereo (63 mi.)
89.3 WTLI MI Bear Creek Twp. / Smile FM / 50kw / 5dBµ, mono (222 mi.)
89.3 CKGW ON Chatham / UCB Canada / 18.7kw / 5dBµ, mono (222 mi.)
89.5 CIUT ON Toronto / Sound of Your City / 15kw / 5dBµ, mono (124 mi.)
89.5 WCMU MI Mt. Pleasant / CMU Public R. / 100kw / 5dBµ, mono (257 mi.)
*89.7 CBCM ON Penetanguishene / CBC R. 1 Toronto / 2.8kw / 20dBµ, m. only (41 mi.)
*89.9 CBLR ON Parry Sound / CBC R. 1 Toronto / 180w / 25dBµ, m. only (8 mi.)
90.1 CBBS ON Sudbury / CBC Music Sudbury / 50kw / 7dBµ, mono (88 mi.)
90.1 WUCX MI Bay City / Q90.1 FM / 30kw / 5dBµ, mono (212 mi.)
90.3 CJBC ON Toronto / Ici Musique Toronto / 10kw / 10dBµ, mono (145 mi.)
90.5 WPHN MI Gaylord / The Promise FM / 100kw / 15dBµ, mono (194 mi.)
90.5 WKAR MI East Lansing / Public & Classical / 85kw / 10dBµ, mono (278 mi.)
90.5 CJAH ON Windsor / UCB Canada / 7.5kw / 5dBµ, mono (253 mi.)
90.7 CBL-3 ON Orillia / CBC Music Toronto / 5.5kw / 15dBµ, mono, echo (64 mi.)
90.7 CBL-2 ON Paris / CBC Music Toronto / 8.23kw / 15dBµ, mono, echo (145 mi.)
90.7 WNFR MI Sandusky / Hope FM / 42kw / 10dBµ, mono (192 mi.)
90.9 CBBX ON Sudbury / Ici Musique Sudbury / 50kw / 10dBµ, m. + others (88 mi.)
91.1 CJRT ON Toronto / Jazz.FM91 / 40kw / 10dBµ, mono (124 mi.)
91.1 WFUM MI Flint / Michigan R. //91.7 / 17.5kw / 5dBµ, mono (234 mi.)
91.1 CBFX-6 QC Mont-Laurier / Ici Musique Montréal / 40.43kw / 5dBµ, m. (231 mi.)
*91.3 CHRZ ON Parry Island / Anishinabek Nation Rez 91 / 60w / 20dBµ, st. (7 mi.)
91.5 CBCO ON Orillia / CBC R. 1 Toronto / 13.52kw / 15dBµ, mono (64 mi.)
91.7 WUOM MI Ann Arbor / Michigan Radio //91.1 / 93kw / 15dBµ, mono (275 mi.)
91.7 CICS ON Sudbury / Pure Country 91.7 / 50kw / 10dBµ, mono (88 mi.)
91.7 CIXL ON Welland / Giant FM / 50kw / 10dBµ, mono (169 mi.)
91.9 CKLY ON Lindsay / Bob FM / 11.4kw / 5dBµ, mono (104 mi.)
92.1 CKPC ON Brantford / Jewel 92 / 80kw / RDS / 15dBµ, mono (144 mi.)
*92.3 CJOS ON Owen Sound / The Dock / 9.4kw / RDS / 20dBµ, mono (69 mi.)
92.5 WFDX MI Atlanta / The Fox FM / 100kw / 10dBµ, mono (204 mi.)
92.5 CKIS ON Toronto / KiSS 92.5 / 13kw / 10dBµ, mono (124 mi.)
92.5 WBEE NY Rochester / Country / 50kw / good in car (201 mi.)
92.7 CJRQ ON Sudbury / 92-7 Rock / 100kw / 10dBµ, mono (89 mi.)
92.7 CJBX ON London / Pure Country 93 / 50kw / 10dBµ, mono (172 mi.)
92.9 WJZQ MI Cadillac / Z93 / 100kw / 7dBµ, mono (250 mi.)
*93.1 CHAY ON Barrie / Fresh Radio 93.1 / 100kw / RDS / 30dBµ, st. (73 mi.)
93.3 WNCD OH Youngstown / The Wolf / 50kw / 10dBµ, mono (295 mi.)
93.3 WKQZ MI Midland / Z-93 / 39kw / 5dBµ, mono (218 mi.)
93.3 WWSE NY Jamestown / SE93 / 26.5kw / fade up + down (230 mi.)
93.5 CIGM ON Sudbury / Hot 93.5 / 100kw / 10dBµ, mono (84 mi.)
93.5 CBCL ON London / CBC R. 1 London / 100kw / 10dBµ, mono (175 mi.)
93.7 CKYC ON Owen Sound / Country 93 / 22kw / RDS / 25dBµ, stereo (69 mi.)
93.7 WBLK NY Depew / Power 93.7 / 47kw / 15dBµ, mono (182 mi.)
93.9 CIDR ON Windsor / The River / 100kw / 10dBµ, mono (260 mi.)
94.1 CBL ON Toronto / CBC Music Toronto / 38kw / 15dBµ, mono (124 mi.)
94.1 CKNR ON Elliot Lake / The Moose / 90kw / 10dBµ, mono (96 mi.)
*94.3 CBLU ON Huntsville / CBC R. 1 Toronto / 70kw / RDS / 25dBµ, m. only (46 mi.)
*94.5 CIBU ON Wingham / Cl. Rock 94-5 / 75kw / 20dBµ, stereo (100 mi.)
94.5 WNED NY Buffalo / Classical 94.5 / 94kw / 15dBµ, mono (200 mi.)
94.7 CHKX ON Hamilton / KX 94.7 / 100kw / 10dBµ, mono (150 mi.)
94.7 WCSX MI Birmingham / Classic Rock / 13.5kw / weak in car (248 mi.)
94.9 WKJZ MI Hillman / Hits FM / 50kw / 15dBµ, mono (183 mi.)
94.9 CKGE ON Oshawa / The Rock / 50kw / 10dBµ, mono (118 mi.)
*95.1 CKCB ON Collingwood / The Peak / 3.5kw / RDS / 20dBµ, mono (60 mi.)
95.3 CING ON Hamilton / Energy 95-3 / 100kw / 15dBµ, mono (149 mi.)
95.5 CJTK ON Sudbury / KFM / 8.1kw / 7dBµ, mono (90 mi.)
95.5 CIYN ON Kincardine / myFM //99.7 / 39kw / 5dBµ, mono (134 mi.)
*95.7 CFJB ON Barrie / Rock 95 / 100kw / RDS / 30dBµ, stereo (73 mi.)
95.9 CFPL ON London / FM96 / 300kw / 15dBµ, mono (174 mi.)
96.1 WMSX NY Buffalo / The Breeze / 47kw / 15dBµ, mono (182 mi.)
96.1 CBCN ON North Bay / CBC R. 1 Sudbury / 100kw / 10dBµ, m. null (76 mi.)
96.1 WHNN MI Bay City / My 96.1 / 100kw / 5dBµ, mono in null (212 mi.)
96.3 CFMZ ON Toronto / New Classical 96.3 FM / 60kw / 10dBµ, m., dom. (124 mi.)
96.3 WLXT MI Petoskey / Lite 96.3 / 100kw / 10dBµ, mono (227 mi.)
*96.5 CJBC-3 ON Penetanguishene / Ici Première Tor. / 15.3kw / 35dBµ, m. only (41 mi.)
96.7 CHYM ON Kitchener / Adult Contemp. / 80kw / 15dBµ, mono (136 mi.)
96.7 WRGZ MI Rogers City / Country / 42kw / 10dBµ, mono (174 mi.)
96.9 WBTI MI Lexington / Hot AC / 3kw / 5dBµ, mono (188 mi.)
96.9 WGRF NY Buffalo / 97 Rock / 24kw / 3dBµ, mono (178 mi.)
*97.1 CBL-4 ON Owen Sound / CBC Music Toronto / 20.22kw / RDS / 20dBµ, m. (54 mi.)
97.3 CHBM ON Toronto / Boom 97.3 / 28.9kw / 15dBµ, mono (124 mi.)
97.5 CIQM ON London / Virgin Radio / 50kw / 10dBµ, mono (175 mi.)
97.5 CBCE ON Little Current / CBC R. 1 Sudbury / 21kw / 5dBµ, mono (96 mi.)
97.7 CHTZ ON St. Catharines / HTZ-FM / 50kw / 15dBµ, mono (162 mi.)
97.7 CHGB ON Wasaga Beach / Max FM / 700w / 10dBµ, mono (60 mi.)
97.9 CFPS ON Port Elgin / The Beach / 8.95kw / 15dBµ, mono (97 mi.)
97.9 WPXY NY Rochester / 98 PXY / 50kw / 5dBµ, mono in null (200 mi.)
97.9 WJLB MI Detroit / Urban / 50kw / 5dBµ, mono in null (250 mi.)
98.1 CHFI ON Toronto / Adult Contemp. / 44kw / 15dBµ, mono (124 mi.)
98.1 WKCQ MI Saginaw / 98-KCQ / 50kw / 15dBµ, mono (227 mi.)
98.1 CBON ON Sudbury / Ici Première Sudbury / 50kw / 7dBµ, mono (88 mi.)
98.3 CFLY ON Kingston / FLY FM / 95.5kw / 5dBµ, mono (185 mi.)
98.3 WCMZ MI Sault Ste. Marie / CMU Public R. / 25kw / faint (209 mi.)
98.5 WUPS MI Harrison / 98.5 UPS / 100kw / 10dBµ, mono (235 mi.)
98.5 CKWR ON Kitchener / Multicultural / 27kw / 5dBµ, mono (132 mi.)
98.5 WKSE NY Niagara Falls / Kiss 98.5 / 23kw / 3dBµ, mono (175 mi.)
*98.7 CBCB ON Owen Sound / CBC R. 1 Toronto / 100kw / RDS / 30dBµ, m. only (54 mi.)
98.9 WKLZ MI Petoskey / KLT The Rock Sta. / 100kw / 10dBµ, mono (231 mi.)
98.9 CHCD ON Simcoe / myFM / 50kw / in null (180 mi.)
99.1 CBLA ON Toronto / CBC R. 1 Toronto / 98kw / 10dBµ, mono (124 mi.)
99.3 CJGB ON Meaford / Jewel 99 / 2.875kw / RDS / 15dBµ, mono (53 mi.)
*99.5 CFBG ON Bracebridge / Moose FM / 12kw / RDS / 15dBµ, mono (50 mi.)
99.5 WDCX NY Buffalo / Christian / 110kw / 15dBµ, mono (200 mi.)
99.7 WUGN MI Midland / Family Life R. / 100kw / 10dBµ, mono (249 mi.)
99.7 CIYN-1 ON Goderich / myFM //95.5 / 750w / 5dBµ, mono (134 mi.)
99.9 CKFM ON Toronto / Virgin Radio / 12.8kw / 10dBµ, mono (124 mi.)
99.9 CBCS ON Sudbury / CBC R. 1 Sudbury / 50kw / 7dBµ, mono (88 mi.)
99.9 CFGX ON Sarnia / The Fox / 50kw / 7dBµ, mono (203 mi.)
99.9 WHAK MI Rogers City / The Wave / 50kw / 5dBµ, mono (181 mi.)
100.1 CHCQ ON Belleville / Cool 100.1 / 32kw / 5dBµ, mono (151 mi.)
*100.3 CJLF ON Barrie / Life 100.3 / 32.8kw / RDS / 20dBµ, stereo (62 mi.)
100.5 CHUR ON North Bay / KiSS 100.5 / 100kw / 5dBµ, mono (76 mi.)
100.7 CFRM ON Little Current / Hits 100 / 27.5kw / 7dBµ, mono (95 mi.)
100.7 WWTH MI Oscoda / Thunder 100.7 / 20.5kw / 7dBµ, mono (164 mi.)
100.7 CHIN ON Toronto / International R. / 8.5kw / 5dBµ, mono (124 mi.)
100.9 –
*101.1 CIQB ON Barrie / Big 101.1 / 7.5kw / RDS / 15dBµ, mono (73 mi.)
101.3 CKUN ON Christian Is. / Beausoleil First N. Nish R. / 900w / 7dBµ, m. (36 mi.)
101.3 CKOT ON Tillsonburg / Easy 101.3 / 26kw / 5dBµ, mono (164 mi.)
101.5 CKWF ON Peterborough / The Wolf / 15.2kw / 5dBµ, mono (116 mi.)
101.5 WMJZ MI Gaylord / Eagle 101.5 / 50kw / 5dBµ, mono (206 mi.)
101.7 CKNX ON Wingham / The One / 100kw / RDS / 20dBµ, stereo (100 mi.)
101.9 CKFX ON North Bay / 101-9 Rock / 100kw / 5dBµ, mono (76 mi.)
101.9 WDET MI Detroit / Public Variety / 48kw / 3dBµ, mono (251 mi.)
102.1 CFNY ON Brampton / The Edge / 35.4kw / 7dBµ, mono (124 mi.)
102.1 WLEW MI Bad Axe / Cruise 102.1 / 50kw / 5dBµ, mono (176 mi.)
102.3 CJMU ON Gravenhurst / Country 102 / 23kw / 15dBµ, mono (48 mi.)
102.3 CHST ON London / Jack 102.3 / 100kw / 10dBµ, mono in null (174 mi.)
102.5 WTSS NY Buffalo / Star 102.5 / 110kw / 15dBµ, mono (201 mi.)
102.5 WIOG MI Bay City / CHR / 86kw / 10dBµ, mono (222 mi.)
102.5 CBLA-4 ON Shelburne / CBC R. 1 Toronto / 6kw / 5dBµ, mono in null (90 mi.)
102.7 WDKL MI Mt. Clemens / K-Love / 50kw / 3dBµ, mono (249 mi.)
102.7 CJRK ON Scarborough / East FM / 1.2kw / weak (116 mi.)
102.7 WRVM WI Suring / Voice of the Master / 98kw / faint (400 mi.)
*102.9 CFMO ON Collingwood / Cl. 102.9 / 23kw / RDS / 25dBµ, stereo (60 mi.)
102.9 CKLH ON Hamilton / K-Lite / 40.3kw / 5dBµ, mono in null (140 mi.)
103.1 CHAW ON Manitoulin Is. / Country 103.1 / 27.5kw / 15dBµ, m. + overl. (95 mi.)
*103.3 CKLP ON Parry Sound / Moose FM / 46.6kw / RDS / 55dBµ, stereo (8 mi.)
103.5 CIDC ON Orangeville / Z103-5 / 30.7kw / 10dBµ, mono (100 mi.)
103.5 WTCM MI Traverse City / Country / 100kw / 10dBµ, mono (276 mi.)
103.7 WRTS PA Erie / Star 104 / 50kw / 10dBµ, mono (225 mi.)
103.7 WCZE MI Harbor Beach / Positive Country / 43kw / 7dBµ, mono (179 mi.)
103.9 CKDK ON Woodstock / Country 104 / 51kw / 15dBµ, mono (158 mi.)
103.9 CHNO ON Sudbury / Rewind 103.9 / 100kw / 5dBµ, mono (84 mi.)
*104.1 CICZ ON Midland / The Dock / 20kw / RDS / 30dBµ, stereo (62 mi.)
104.3 WOMC MI Detroit / Classic Hits / 190kw / 5dBµ, mono (246 mi.)
104.3 CJQM ON Sault Ste. Marie / Country 104.3 / 100kw / 3dBµ, mono (217 mi.)
104.5 CHUM ON Toronto / Hot AC / 40kw / 10dBµ, mono (124 mi.)
104.7 WKJC MI Tawas City / Country / 50kw / 10dBµ, mono (180 mi.)
104.7 CIHR ON Woodstock / Heart FM / 20kw / 5dBµ, mono (158 mi.)
104.9 CFDC ON Shelburne / Country 105 / 50kw / 10dBµ, mono (77 mi.)
104.9 CHWC ON Goderich / Country 104.9 / 12.55kw / 10dBµ, mono (137 mi.)
105.1 CKQM ON Peterborough / Country 105 / 25kw / 5dBµ, mono (116 mi.)
105.1 WMGC MI Detroit / The Bounce / 50kw / 5dBµ, mono (248 mi.)
105.3 CFCA ON Kitchener / Virgin Radio / 100kw / 15dBµ, mono (136 mi.)
105.3 CJMX ON Sudbury / KiSS 105.3 / 100kw / 10dBµ, mono (89 mi.)
*105.5 CFBK ON Huntsville / Moose FM / 43.4kw / 20dBµ, stereo (60 mi.)
105.7 CHRE ON St. Catharines / EZ Rock / 50kw / 15dBµ, mono (162 mi.)
105.7 CIKR ON Kingston / K-Rock / 50kw / 10dBµ, mono (202 mi.)
*105.9 CICX ON Orillia / Pure Country 106 / 20kw / RDS / 30dBµ, stereo (62 mi.)
106.1 CIMJ ON Guelph / Magic 106 / 50kw / 15dBµ, mono (128 mi.)
106.1 WTZM MI Tawas City / The Point / 25kw / 10dBµ, mono in null (185 mi.)
106.3 CHKS ON Sarnia / K106.3 / 50kw / 10dBµ, mono (203 mi.)
106.3 CJBC-5 ON Peterborough / Ici Première Tor. / 12.438kw / 3dBµ, m. (132 mi.)
*106.5 CIXK ON Owen Sound / Mix 106.5 / 28kw / RDS / 25dBµ, stereo (69 mi.)
106.5 WYRK NY Buffalo / Country 106.5 / 50kw / 10dBµ, mono (182 mi.)
106.7 WLLZ MI Detroit / Detroit’s Wheels / 61kw / 10dBµ, mono (252 mi.)
*106.9 CBL-1 ON Huntsville / CBC Music Toronto / 70kw / 20dBµ, stereo (46 mi.)
107.1 CILQ ON Toronto / Q107 / 40kw / 10dBµ, mono (124 mi.)
107.1 WSAQ MI Port Huron / Q Country 107 / 6kw / 5dBµ, mono (199 mi.)
107.3 WTNR MI Greenville / Thunder 107-3 / 50kw / 5dBµ, mono (302 mi.)
107.3 WCOH PA DuBois / Family Life Network / 18.5kw / 5dBµ, mono (294 mi.)
107.3 CJDL ON Tillsonburg / Country 107.3 / 7.8kw / 3dBµ, mono (164 mi.)
*107.5 CKMB ON Barrie / Kool FM / 50kw / RDS / 25dBµ, stereo (73 mi.)
107.7 WHSB MI Alpena / The Bay / 100kw / 7dBµ, mono (173 mi.)
107.7 WLKK NY Wethersfield Twp. / Alt. Buffalo / 17kw / 5dBµ, mono (210 mi.)
107.7 CHGK ON Stratford / 2day FM / 6kw / 5dBµ, mono (144 mi.)
107.9 CJXY ON Burlington / Y108 / 26.1kw / 10dBµ, mono (136 mi.)
107.9 WCRZ MI Flint / Cars 108 / 50kw / good in car (234 mi.)
Inconclusive signals: 89.5, 93.9
Station Notes:
99.5 WYSS MI Sault Ste. Marie is at 1.3kw from a backup tower instead of 100kw
105.5 WMKD MI Pickford is at 700w from a backup tower instead of 100kw
KILLBEAR PARK (HAROLD POINT), ONTARIO BANDSCAN
August 9, 2019 1830-2110 / 21°C, clear, winds W 30mph
Location: 45°20’46.5″N 80°11’28.8″W (Harold Point)
590 feet (10 ft. above lake level on flat rocks)
127 stations total / Average distance: 132 mi.
* station was received on seek
87.75 –
*88.1 CFRH ON Penetanguishene / French Variety / 40kw / 30dBµ, st. (60 mi.)
88.3 –
88.5 CKDX ON Newmarket / Jewel 88.5 / 30kw / 5dBµ, mono (98 mi.)
88.7 CKAR ON Huntsville / The Bay / 5.7kw / 7dBµ, mono (58 mi.)
*88.9 CBPO ON Parry Sound / Weatheradio Canada / 20w / 30dBµ, mono only (8 mi.)
89.1 CISO ON Orillia / Max FM / 2.5kw / 15dBµ, mono (63 mi.)
89.3 –
89.5 –
89.7 CBCM ON Penetanguishene / CBC R. 1 Toronto / 2.8kw / 15dBµ, mono (41 mi.)
*89.9 CBLR ON Parry Sound / CBC R. 1 Toronto / 180w / 20dBµ, mono only (8 mi.)
90.1 CBBS ON Sudbury / CBC Music Sudbury / 50kw / 5dBµ, mono (88 mi.)
90.3 –
90.5 WPHN MI Gaylord / The Promise FM / 100kw / 10dBµ, mono (194 mi.)
90.5 WKAR MI East Lansing / Public & Classical / 85kw / 10dBµ, mono (278 mi.)
90.7 CBL-3 ON Orillia / CBC Music Toronto / 5.5kw / 10dBµ, mono (64 mi.)
90.9 CBBX ON Sudbury / Ici Musique Sudbury / 50kw / 10dBµ, mono (88 mi.)
91.1 CJRT ON Toronto / Jazz.FM91 / 40kw / 10dBµ, mono (124 mi.)
91.1 CBFX-6 QC Mont-Laurier / Ici Musique Montréal / 40.43kw / 5dBµ, m. (231 mi.)
*91.3 CHRZ ON Parry Island / Anishinabek Nation Rez 91 / 60w / 20dBµ, st. (7 mi.)
91.5 CBCO ON Orillia / CBC R. 1 Toronto / 13.52kw / 15dBµ, mono (64 mi.)
91.7 CIXL ON Welland / Giant FM / 50kw / 10dBµ, mono (169 mi.)
91.7 CICS ON Sudbury / Pure Country 91.7 / 50kw / 7dBµ, mono (88 mi.)
91.9 CKLY ON Lindsay / Bob FM / 11.4kw / 5dBµ, mono (104 mi.)
92.1 CKPC ON Brantford / Jewel 92 / 80kw / 5dBµ, mono (144 mi.)
*92.3 CJOS ON Owen Sound / The Dock / 9.4kw / RDS / 20dBµ, mono (69 mi.)
92.5 WFDX MI Atlanta / The Fox FM / 100kw / 5dBµ, mono (204 mi.)
92.5 CKIS ON Toronto / KiSS 92.5 / 13kw / 5dBµ, mono (124 mi.)
92.5 WBEE NY Rochester / Country / 50kw / good in car (201 mi.)
92.7 CJRQ ON Sudbury / 92-7 Rock / 100kw / 10dBµ, mono (89 mi.)
92.7 CJBX ON London / Pure Country 93 / 50kw / good in car (172 mi.)
92.9 –
*93.1 CHAY ON Barrie / Fresh Radio 93.1 / 100kw / RDS / 30dBµ, st. (73 mi.)
93.3 WKQZ MI Midland / Z-93 / 39kw / faint (218 mi.)
93.5 CIGM ON Sudbury / Hot 93.5 / 100kw / 10dBµ, mono (84 mi.)
93.5 CBCL ON London / CBC R. 1 London / 100kw / 5dBµ, mono in null (175 mi.)
93.7 CKYC ON Owen Sound / Country 93 / 22kw / 25dBµ, stereo (69 mi.)
93.9 CIDR ON Windsor / The River / 100kw / 10dBµ, mono (260 mi.)
94.1 CKNR ON Elliot Lake / The Moose / 90kw / 10dBµ, mono (96 mi.)
94.3 CBLU ON Huntsville / CBC R. 1 Toronto / 70kw / RDS / 15dBµ, m. (46 mi.)
94.5 CIBU ON Wingham / Cl. Rock 94-5 / 75kw / 15dBµ, mono (100 mi.)
94.5 WNED NY Buffalo / Classical 94.5 / 94kw / 5dBµ, mono (200 mi.)
94.7 CHKX ON Hamilton / KX 94.7 / 100kw / 10dBµ, mono (150 mi.)
94.7 WCSX MI Birmingham / Classic Rock / 13.5kw / weak in car (248 mi.)
94.9 CKGE ON Oshawa / The Rock / 50kw / 7dBµ, mono (118 mi.)
94.9 WKJZ MI Hillman / Hits FM / 50kw / 7dBµ, mono (183 mi.)
95.1 CKCB ON Collingwood / The Peak / 3.5kw / RDS / 20dBµ, mono (60 mi.)
95.3 CING ON Hamilton / Energy 95-3 / 100kw / 7dBµ, mono (149 mi.)
95.5 CJTK ON Sudbury / KFM / 8.1kw / 7dBµ, mono (90 mi.)
95.5 CIYN ON Kincardine / myFM / 39kw / 5dBµ, mono (134 mi.)
*95.7 CFJB ON Barrie / Rock 95 / 100kw / RDS / 30dBµ, stereo (73 mi.)
95.9 CFPL ON London / FM96 / 300kw / 15dBµ, mono (174 mi.)
96.1 WMSX NY Buffalo / The Breeze / 47kw / 10dBµ, mono (182 mi.)
96.1 CBCN ON North Bay / CBC R. 1 Sudbury / 100kw / 7dBµ, mono (76 mi.)
96.3 CFMZ ON Toronto / New Classical 96.3 FM / 60kw / 7dBµ, mono (124 mi.)
96.3 WLXT MI Petoskey / Lite 96.3 / 100kw / 5dBµ, mono (227 mi.)
*96.5 CJBC-3 ON Penetanguishene / Ici Première Tor. / 15.3kw / 30dBµ, m. only (41 mi.)
96.7 CHYM ON Kitchener / Adult Contemp. / 80kw / 10dBµ, m., dominant (136 mi.)
96.7 WRGZ MI Rogers City / Country / 42kw / 10dBµ, mono (174 mi.)
96.9 WBTI MI Lexington / Hot AC / 3kw / 5dBµ, mono (188 mi.)
*97.1 CBL-4 ON Owen Sound / CBC Music Toronto / 20.22kw / RDS / 20dBµ, m. (54 mi.)
97.3 CHBM ON Toronto / Boom 97.3 / 28.9kw / 5dBµ, mono (124 mi.)
97.5 CBCE ON Little Current / CBC R. 1 Sudbury / 21kw / 5dBµ, mono (96 mi.)
97.5 CIQM ON London / Virgin Radio / 50kw / 5dBµ, mono (175 mi.)
97.7 CHGB ON Wasaga Beach / Max FM / 700w / 10dBµ, mono (60 mi.)
97.7 CHTZ ON St. Catharines / HTZ-FM / 50kw / 5dBµ, mono (162 mi.)
97.9 CFPS ON Port Elgin / The Beach / 8.95kw / 7dBµ, mono (97 mi.)
98.1 CBON ON Sudbury / Ici Première Sudbury / 50kw / 7dBµ, mono (88 mi.)
98.1 WKCQ MI Saginaw / 98-KCQ / 50kw / 5dBµ, mono (227 mi.)
98.3 –
98.5 WUPS MI Harrison / 98.5 UPS / 100kw / 5dBµ, mono (235 mi.)
*98.7 CBCB ON Owen Sound / CBC R. 1 Toronto / 100kw / RDS / 30dBµ, m. only (54 mi.)
98.9 WKLZ MI Petoskey / KLT The Rock Sta. / 100kw / 10dBµ, mono (231 mi.)
99.1 CBLA ON Toronto / CBC R. 1 Toronto / 98kw / 5dBµ, mono (124 mi.)
99.3 CJGB ON Meaford / Jewel 99 / 2.875kw / RDS / 15dBµ, mono (53 mi.)
*99.5 CFBG ON Bracebridge / Moose FM / 12kw / RDS / 15dBµ, mono (50 mi.)
99.5 WDCX NY Buffalo / Christian / 110kw / 5dBµ, mono in null (200 mi.)
99.7 WUGN MI Midland / Family Life R. / 100kw / 10dBµ, mono (249 mi.)
99.9 CBCS ON Sudbury / CBC R. 1 Sudbury / 50kw / 7dBµ, mono (88 mi.)
99.9 CFGX ON Sarnia / The Fox / 50kw / 7dBµ, mono (203 mi.)
100.1 CHCQ ON Belleville / Cool 100.1 / 32kw / 5dBµ, mono (151 mi.)
*100.3 CJLF ON Barrie / Life 100.3 / 32.8kw / RDS / 20dBµ, mono (62 mi.)
100.5 CHUR ON North Bay / KiSS 100.5 / 100kw / 5dBµ, mono (76 mi.)
100.7 CFRM ON Little Current / Hits 100 / 27.5kw / 7dBµ, mono (95 mi.)
100.9 –
*101.1 CIQB ON Barrie / Big 101.1 / 7.5kw / RDS / 15dBµ, mono (73 mi.)
101.3 CKUN ON Christian Is. / Beausoleil First N. Nish R. / 900w / 5dBµ, m. (36 mi.)
101.5 CKWF ON Peterborough / The Wolf / 15.2kw / 5dBµ, mono (116 mi.)
101.5 WMJZ MI Gaylord / Eagle 101.5 / 50kw / 5dBµ, mono (206 mi.)
101.7 CKNX ON Wingham / The One / 100kw / 15dBµ, mono (100 mi.)
101.9 CKFX ON North Bay / 101-9 Rock / 100kw / 5dBµ, mono (76 mi.)
102.1 CFNY ON Brampton / The Edge / 35.4kw / 7dBµ, mono (124 mi.)
102.3 CJMU ON Gravenhurst / Country 102 / 23kw / 15dBµ, mono (48 mi.)
102.3 CHST ON London / Jack 102.3 / 100kw / 7dBµ, mono in null (174 mi.)
102.5 WIOG MI Bay City / CHR / 86kw / 7dBµ, mono (222 mi.)
102.5 WTSS NY Buffalo / Star 102.5 / 110kw / 5dBµ, mono (201 mi.)
102.5 CBLA-4 ON Shelburne / CBC R. 1 Toronto / 6kw / 3dBµ, mono (90 mi.)
102.7 WDKL MI Mt. Clemens / K-Love / 50kw / 3dBµ, mono (249 mi.)
*102.9 CFMO ON Collingwood / Cl. 102.9 / 23kw / RDS / 25dBµ, st. + overload (60 mi.)
103.1 CHAW ON Manitoulin Is. / Country 103.1 / 27.5kw / 7dBµ, mono (95 mi.)
*103.3 CKLP ON Parry Sound / Moose FM / 46.6kw / RDS / 55dBµ, stereo (8 mi.)
103.5 CIDC ON Orangeville / Z103-5 / 30.7kw / 7dBµ, mono + 103.3 (100 mi.)
103.5 WTCM MI Traverse City / Country / 100kw / faint (276 mi.)
103.7 WCZE MI Harbor Beach / Positive Country / 43kw / 7dBµ, mono (179 mi.)
103.7 WRTS PA Erie / Star 104 / 50kw / 5dBµ, mono (225 mi.)
103.9 CKDK ON Woodstock / Country 104 / 51kw / 7dBµ, mono (158 mi.)
103.9 CHNO ON Sudbury / Rewind 103.9 / 100kw / 5dBµ, mono (84 mi.)
*104.1 CICZ ON Midland / The Dock / 20kw / RDS / 30dBµ, stereo (62 mi.)
104.3 WOMC MI Detroit / Classic Hits / 190kw / 3dBµ, mono (246 mi.)
104.3 CJQM ON Sault Ste. Marie / Country 104.3 / 100kw / weak (217 mi.)
104.5 CHUM ON Toronto / Hot AC / 40kw / 5dBµ, mono (124 mi.)
104.7 WKJC MI Tawas City / Country / 50kw / 5dBµ, mono (180 mi.)
104.7 CIHR ON Woodstock / Heart FM / 20kw / good in car (158 mi.)
104.9 CHWC ON Goderich / Country 104.9 / 12.55kw / 10dBµ, mono (137 mi.)
104.9 CFDC ON Shelburne / Country 105 / 50kw / 10dBµ, mono (77 mi.)
105.1 WMGC MI Detroit / The Bounce / 50kw / 5dBµ, mono (248 mi.)
105.3 CJMX ON Sudbury / KiSS 105.3 / 100kw / 10dBµ, mono (89 mi.)
105.3 CFCA ON Kitchener / Virgin Radio / 100kw / 7dBµ, mono (136 mi.)
*105.5 CFBK ON Huntsville / Moose FM / 43.4kw / 20dBµ, stereo (60 mi.)
105.7 CHRE ON St. Catharines / EZ Rock / 50kw / 7dBµ, mono, dominant (162 mi.)
105.7 CIKR ON Kingston / K-Rock / 50kw / 10dBµ, mono (202 mi.)
105.9 CICX ON Orillia / Pure Country 106 / 20kw / RDS / 20dBµ, stereo (62 mi.)
106.1 CIMJ ON Guelph / Magic 106 / 50kw / 10dBµ, mono (128 mi.)
106.3 CHKS ON Sarnia / K106.3 / 50kw / 10dBµ, mono (203 mi.)
106.3 CJBC-5 ON Peterborough / Ici Première Tor. / 12.438kw / 3dBµ, m. (132 mi.)
*106.5 CIXK ON Owen Sound / Mix 106.5 / 28kw / RDS / 25dBµ, stereo (69 mi.)
106.5 WYRK NY Buffalo / Country 106.5 / 50kw / 10dBµ, mono (182 mi.)
106.7 WLLZ MI Detroit / Detroit’s Wheels / 61kw / 5dBµ, mono, weak (252 mi.)
*106.9 CBL-1 ON Huntsville / CBC Music Toronto / 70kw / 15dBµ, mono (46 mi.)
107.1 CILQ ON Toronto / Q107 / 40kw / 7dBµ, mono up + down (124 mi.)
107.1 WSAQ MI Port Huron / Q Country 107 / 6kw / 5dBµ, mono (199 mi.)
107.3 WTNR MI Greenville / Thunder 107-3 / 50kw / 5dBµ, mono (302 mi.)
*107.5 CKMB ON Barrie / Kool FM / 50kw / RDS / 25dBµ, stereo (73 mi.)
107.7 WHSB MI Alpena / The Bay / 100kw / 5dBµ, mono (173 mi.)
107.9 CJXY ON Burlington / Y108 / 26.1kw / 10dBµ, mono (136 mi.)
Inconclusive signals: 89.5
Station Notes:
99.5 WYSS MI Sault Ste. Marie is at 1.3kw from a backup tower instead of 100kw
105.5 WMKD MI Pickford is at 700w from a backup tower instead of 100kw
KILLBEAR PARK (GEORGIAN CAMPGROUND), ONTARIO BANDSCAN
August 10, 2019 0940-1250 / 19°C, clear, winds W 20mph starts 1030
Location: 45°20’53.0″N 80°11’59.3″W (Georgian Campground)
595 feet (15 ft. above lake level on elevated rocks)
163 stations total / Average distance: 144 mi.
* station was received on seek
87.75 –
*88.1 CFRH ON Penetanguishene / French Variety / 40kw / 30dBµ, stereo (60 mi.)
88.3 WCOU NY Attica / Family Life Network / 11kw / 5dBµ, mono (200 mi.)
88.3 CJIQ ON Paris / Tri-Cities Alt. / 8.22kw / 5dBµ, mono (145 mi.)
88.5 CKDX ON Newmarket / Jewel 88.5 / 30kw / 10dBµ, mono (98 mi.)
88.5 WIAB MI Mackinaw City / Classical IPR //88.7 / 50kw / 3dBµ, mono (235 mi.)
88.7 CKAR ON Huntsville / The Bay / 5.7kw / 10dBµ, mono (58 mi.)
88.7 WIAA MI Interlochen / Classical IPR //88.5 / 100kw / 5dBµ, mono (280 mi.)
*88.9 CBPO ON Parry Sound / Weatheradio Canada / 20w / 30dBµ, mono only (8 mi.)
*89.1 CISO ON Orillia / Max FM / 2.5kw / 20dBµ, stereo (63 mi.)
89.3 WTLI MI Bear Creek Twp. / Smile FM / 50kw / 5dBµ, mono (222 mi.)
89.3 CKGW ON Chatham / UCB Canada / 18.7kw / 5dBµ, mono (222 mi.)
89.5 CIUT ON Toronto / Sound of Your City / 15kw / 5dBµ, mono (124 mi.)
89.5 WCMU MI Mt. Pleasant / CMU Public R. / 100kw / 5dBµ, mono (257 mi.)
*89.7 CBCM ON Penetanguishene / CBC R. 1 Toronto / 2.8kw / 20dBµ, m. only (41 mi.)
*89.9 CBLR ON Parry Sound / CBC R. 1 Toronto / 180w / 25dBµ, m. only (8 mi.)
90.1 CBBS ON Sudbury / CBC Music Sudbury / 50kw / 7dBµ, mono (88 mi.)
90.1 WUCX MI Bay City / Q90.1 FM / 30kw / 5dBµ, mono (212 mi.)
90.3 CJBC ON Toronto / Ici Musique Toronto / 10kw / 10dBµ, mono (145 mi.)
90.5 WPHN MI Gaylord / The Promise FM / 100kw / 15dBµ, mono (194 mi.)
90.5 CJAH ON Windsor / UCB Canada / 7.5kw / 5dBµ, mono (253 mi.)
90.7 CBL-3 ON Orillia / CBC Music Toronto / 5.5kw / 15dBµ, mono, echo (64 mi.)
90.7 CBL-2 ON Paris / CBC Music Toronto / 8.23kw / 15dBµ, mono, echo (145 mi.)
90.7 WNFR MI Sandusky / Hope FM / 42kw / 10dBµ, mono (192 mi.)
90.9 CBBX ON Sudbury / Ici Musique Sudbury / 50kw / 7dBµ, mono + others (88 mi.)
91.1 CJRT ON Toronto / Jazz.FM91 / 40kw / 10dBµ, mono (124 mi.)
91.1 WFUM MI Flint / Michigan R. //91.7 / 17.5kw / 5dBµ, mono (234 mi.)
*91.3 CHRZ ON Parry Island / Anishinabek Nation Rez 91 / 60w / 20dBµ, st. (7 mi.)
91.5 CBCO ON Orillia / CBC R. 1 Toronto / 13.52kw / 15dBµ, mono (64 mi.)
91.7 WUOM MI Ann Arbor / Michigan Radio //91.1 / 93kw / 15dBµ, mono (275 mi.)
91.7 CICS ON Sudbury / Pure Country 91.7 / 50kw / 10dBµ, mono (88 mi.)
91.7 CIXL ON Welland / Giant FM / 50kw / 10dBµ, mono (169 mi.)
91.9 CKLY ON Lindsay / Bob FM / 11.4kw / 5dBµ, mono (104 mi.)
92.1 CKPC ON Brantford / Jewel 92 / 80kw / RDS / 15dBµ, mono (144 mi.)
*92.3 CJOS ON Owen Sound / The Dock / 9.4kw / 15dBµ, mono (69 mi.)
92.5 WFDX MI Atlanta / The Fox FM / 100kw / 10dBµ, mono (204 mi.)
92.5 CKIS ON Toronto / KiSS 92.5 / 13kw / 10dBµ, mono (124 mi.)
92.7 CJRQ ON Sudbury / 92-7 Rock / 100kw / 10dBµ, mono (89 mi.)
92.7 CJBX ON London / Pure Country 93 / 50kw / 10dBµ, mono (172 mi.)
92.9 WJZQ MI Cadillac / Z93 / 100kw / 7dBµ, mono (250 mi.)
*93.1 CHAY ON Barrie / Fresh Radio 93.1 / 100kw / RDS / 30dBµ, st. (73 mi.)
93.3 WNCD OH Youngstown / The Wolf / 50kw / 10dBµ, mono (295 mi.)
93.3 WKQZ MI Midland / Z-93 / 39kw / 5dBµ, mono (218 mi.)
93.3 WWSE NY Jamestown / SE93 / 26.5kw / fade up + down (230 mi.)
93.5 CBCL ON London / CBC R. 1 London / 100kw / 10dBµ, mono, dom. (175 mi.)
93.5 CIGM ON Sudbury / Hot 93.5 / 100kw / 10dBµ, mono in null (84 mi.)
93.7 CKYC ON Owen Sound / Country 93 / 22kw / RDS / 20dBµ, mono (69 mi.)
93.7 WBLK NY Depew / Power 93.7 / 47kw / 15dBµ, mono (182 mi.)
93.9 –
94.1 CBL ON Toronto / CBC Music Toronto / 38kw / 15dBµ, mono (124 mi.)
94.1 CKNR ON Elliot Lake / The Moose / 90kw / 5dBµ, mono in null (96 mi.)
*94.3 CBLU ON Huntsville / CBC R. 1 Toronto / 70kw / 25dBµ, m. only (46 mi.)
*94.5 CIBU ON Wingham / Cl. Rock 94-5 / 75kw / 20dBµ, stereo (100 mi.)
94.5 WNED NY Buffalo / Classical 94.5 / 94kw / 15dBµ, mono (200 mi.)
94.7 CHKX ON Hamilton / KX 94.7 / 100kw / 10dBµ, mono (150 mi.)
94.9 WKJZ MI Hillman / Hits FM / 50kw / 15dBµ, mono (183 mi.)
94.9 CKGE ON Oshawa / The Rock / 50kw / 10dBµ, mono (118 mi.)
*95.1 CKCB ON Collingwood / The Peak / 3.5kw / RDS / 20dBµ, mono (60 mi.)
95.3 CING ON Hamilton / Energy 95-3 / 100kw / 15dBµ, mono (149 mi.)
95.5 CJTK ON Sudbury / KFM / 8.1kw / 5dBµ, mono (90 mi.)
95.5 CIYN ON Kincardine / myFM //99.7 / 39kw / 5dBµ, mono (134 mi.)
*95.7 CFJB ON Barrie / Rock 95 / 100kw / RDS / 30dBµ, stereo (73 mi.)
95.9 CFPL ON London / FM96 / 300kw / 15dBµ, mono (174 mi.)
96.1 WMSX NY Buffalo / The Breeze / 47kw / 15dBµ, mono (182 mi.)
96.1 CBCN ON North Bay / CBC R. 1 Sudbury / 100kw / 10dBµ, m. null (76 mi.)
96.1 WHNN MI Bay City / My 96.1 / 100kw / 5dBµ, mono in null (212 mi.)
96.3 CFMZ ON Toronto / New Classical 96.3 FM / 60kw / 10dBµ, m., dom. (124 mi.)
96.3 WLXT MI Petoskey / Lite 96.3 / 100kw / 10dBµ, mono (227 mi.)
*96.5 CJBC-3 ON Penetanguishene / Ici Première Tor. / 15.3kw / 35dBµ, m. only (41 mi.)
96.7 CHYM ON Kitchener / Adult Contemp. / 80kw / 15dBµ, mono (136 mi.)
96.7 WRGZ MI Rogers City / Country / 42kw / 10dBµ, mono (174 mi.)
96.9 WBTI MI Lexington / Hot AC / 3kw / 5dBµ, mono (188 mi.)
96.9 WGRF NY Buffalo / 97 Rock / 24kw / 3dBµ, mono (178 mi.)
*97.1 CBL-4 ON Owen Sound / CBC Music Toronto / 20.22kw / RDS / 20dBµ, m. (54 mi.)
97.3 CHBM ON Toronto / Boom 97.3 / 28.9kw / 15dBµ, mono (124 mi.)
97.5 CIQM ON London / Virgin Radio / 50kw / 10dBµ, mono (175 mi.)
97.5 CBCE ON Little Current / CBC R. 1 Sudbury / 21kw / 5dBµ, mono (96 mi.)
97.7 CHTZ ON St. Catharines / HTZ-FM / 50kw / 15dBµ, mono (162 mi.)
97.7 CHGB ON Wasaga Beach / Max FM / 700w / 5dBµ, mono in null (60 mi.)
97.9 CFPS ON Port Elgin / The Beach / 8.95kw / 15dBµ, mono (97 mi.)
97.9 WPXY NY Rochester / 98 PXY / 50kw / 5dBµ, mono in null (200 mi.)
97.9 WJLB MI Detroit / Urban / 50kw / 5dBµ, mono in null (250 mi.)
98.1 CHFI ON Toronto / Adult Contemp. / 44kw / 15dBµ, mono (124 mi.)
98.1 WKCQ MI Saginaw / 98-KCQ / 50kw / 15dBµ, mono (227 mi.)
98.1 CBON ON Sudbury / Ici Première Sudbury / 50kw / 5dBµ, m. in null (88 mi.)
98.3 CFLY ON Kingston / FLY FM / 95.5kw / 5dBµ, mono (185 mi.)
98.3 WCMZ MI Sault Ste. Marie / CMU Public R. / 25kw / faint (209 mi.)
98.5 WUPS MI Harrison / 98.5 UPS / 100kw / 10dBµ, mono (235 mi.)
98.5 CKWR ON Kitchener / Multicultural / 27kw / 5dBµ, mono (132 mi.)
98.5 WKSE NY Niagara Falls / Kiss 98.5 / 23kw / 3dBµ, mono (175 mi.)
*98.7 CBCB ON Owen Sound / CBC R. 1 Toronto / 100kw / RDS / 30dBµ, m. only (54 mi.)
98.9 WKLZ MI Petoskey / KLT The Rock Sta. / 100kw / 10dBµ, mono (231 mi.)
98.9 CHCD ON Simcoe / myFM / 50kw / in null (180 mi.)
99.1 CBLA ON Toronto / CBC R. 1 Toronto / 98kw / 10dBµ, mono (124 mi.)
99.3 CJGB ON Meaford / Jewel 99 / 2.875kw / RDS / 10dBµ, mono (53 mi.)
*99.5 CFBG ON Bracebridge / Moose FM / 12kw / RDS / 15dBµ, mono (50 mi.)
99.5 WDCX NY Buffalo / Christian / 110kw / 15dBµ, mono (200 mi.)
99.7 WUGN MI Midland / Family Life R. / 100kw / 5dBµ, mono (249 mi.)
99.7 CIYN-1 ON Goderich / myFM //95.5 / 750w / 5dBµ, mono (134 mi.)
99.9 CKFM ON Toronto / Virgin Radio / 12.8kw / 10dBµ, mono (124 mi.)
99.9 CBCS ON Sudbury / CBC R. 1 Sudbury / 50kw / 5dBµ, mono (88 mi.)
99.9 WHAK MI Rogers City / The Wave / 50kw / 5dBµ, mono (181 mi.)
100.1 CHCQ ON Belleville / Cool 100.1 / 32kw / 3dBµ, mono (151 mi.)
*100.3 CJLF ON Barrie / Life 100.3 / 32.8kw / RDS / 20dBµ, stereo (62 mi.)
100.5 CHUR ON North Bay / KiSS 100.5 / 100kw / 5dBµ, mono (76 mi.)
100.7 CFRM ON Little Current / Hits 100 / 27.5kw / 7dBµ, mono (95 mi.)
100.7 WWTH MI Oscoda / Thunder 100.7 / 20.5kw / 7dBµ, mono (164 mi.)
100.7 CHIN ON Toronto / International R. / 8.5kw / 5dBµ, mono (124 mi.)
100.9 –
101.1 CIQB ON Barrie / Big 101.1 / 7.5kw / 15dBµ, mono (73 mi.)
101.3 CKUN ON Christian Is. / Beausoleil First N. Nish R. / 900w / 7dBµ, m. (36 mi.)
101.3 CKOT ON Tillsonburg / Easy 101.3 / 26kw / 5dBµ, mono (164 mi.)
101.5 CKWF ON Peterborough / The Wolf / 15.2kw / 5dBµ, mono, weak (116 mi.)
101.5 WMJZ MI Gaylord / Eagle 101.5 / 50kw / 5dBµ, mono, weak (206 mi.)
101.7 CKNX ON Wingham / The One / 100kw / RDS / 20dBµ, stereo (100 mi.)
101.9 CKFX ON North Bay / 101-9 Rock / 100kw / 5dBµ, mono (76 mi.)
101.9 WDET MI Detroit / Public Variety / 48kw / 3dBµ, mono (251 mi.)
102.1 CFNY ON Brampton / The Edge / 35.4kw / 7dBµ, mono, dominant (124 mi.)
102.1 WLEW MI Bad Axe / Cruise 102.1 / 50kw / 5dBµ, mono (176 mi.)
102.3 CJMU ON Gravenhurst / Country 102 / 23kw / 10dBµ, mono (48 mi.)
102.3 CHST ON London / Jack 102.3 / 100kw / 10dBµ, mono in null (174 mi.)
102.5 WTSS NY Buffalo / Star 102.5 / 110kw / 15dBµ, mono (201 mi.)
102.5 WIOG MI Bay City / CHR / 86kw / 10dBµ, mono (222 mi.)
102.5 CBLA-4 ON Shelburne / CBC R. 1 Toronto / 6kw / 5dBµ, m. in null (90 mi.)
102.7 CJRK ON Scarborough / East FM / 1.2kw / weak (116 mi.)
102.7 WDKL MI Mt. Clemens / K-Love / 50kw / faint (249 mi.)
102.7 WRVM WI Suring / Voice of the Master / 98kw / faint (400 mi.)
*102.9 CFMO ON Collingwood / Classical 102.9 / 23kw / 25dBµ, stereo (60 mi.)
102.9 CKLH ON Hamilton / K-Lite / 40.3kw / 5dBµ, mono in null (140 mi.)
103.1 CHAW ON Manitoulin Is. / Country 103.1 / 27.5kw / 15dBµ, m. + overload (95 mi.)
*103.3 CKLP ON Parry Sound / Moose FM / 46.6kw / RDS / 50dBµ, stereo (8 mi.)
103.5 CIDC ON Orangeville / Z103-5 / 30.7kw / 10dBµ, mono (100 mi.)
103.5 WTCM MI Traverse City / Country / 100kw / 10dBµ, mono (276 mi.)
103.7 WRTS PA Erie / Star 104 / 50kw / 10dBµ, mono (225 mi.)
103.7 WCZE MI Harbor Beach / Positive Country / 43kw / very good in car (179 mi.)
103.9 CKDK ON Woodstock / Country 104 / 51kw / 15dBµ, mono (158 mi.)
103.9 CHNO ON Sudbury / Rewind 103.9 / 100kw / 5dBµ, mono (84 mi.)
*104.1 CICZ ON Midland / The Dock / 20kw / RDS / 30dBµ, stereo (62 mi.)
104.3 WOMC MI Detroit / Classic Hits / 190kw / 5dBµ, mono (246 mi.)
104.3 CJQM ON Sault Ste. Marie / Country 104.3 / 100kw / 3dBµ, mono (217 mi.)
104.5 CHUM ON Toronto / Hot AC / 40kw / 10dBµ, mono (124 mi.)
104.7 WKJC MI Tawas City / Country / 50kw / 10dBµ, mono (180 mi.)
104.7 CIHR ON Woodstock / Heart FM / 20kw / 5dBµ, mono (158 mi.)
104.9 CFDC ON Shelburne / Country 105 / 50kw / 10dBµ, mono (77 mi.)
105.1 CKQM ON Peterborough / Country 105 / 25kw / 5dBµ, mono (116 mi.)
105.3 CFCA ON Kitchener / Virgin Radio / 100kw / 15dBµ, mono (136 mi.)
105.3 CJMX ON Sudbury / KiSS 105.3 / 100kw / 5dBµ, mono in null (89 mi.)
105.5 CFBK ON Huntsville / Moose FM / 43.4kw / 20dBµ, stereo (60 mi.)
105.7 CHRE ON St. Catharines / EZ Rock / 50kw / 15dBµ, mono (162 mi.)
*105.9 CICX ON Orillia / Pure Country 106 / 20kw / RDS / 30dBµ, stereo (62 mi.)
106.1 CIMJ ON Guelph / Magic 106 / 50kw / 15dBµ, mono (128 mi.)
106.1 WTZM MI Tawas City / The Point / 25kw / 10dBµ, mono in null (185 mi.)
106.3 CHKS ON Sarnia / K106.3 / 50kw / 7dBµ, mono (203 mi.)
*106.5 CIXK ON Owen Sound / Mix 106.5 / 28kw / RDS / 15dBµ, stereo (69 mi.)
106.5 WYRK NY Buffalo / Country 106.5 / 50kw / 10dBµ, mono (182 mi.)
106.7 WLLZ MI Detroit / Detroit’s Wheels / 61kw / 10dBµ, mono (252 mi.)
*106.9 CBL-1 ON Huntsville / CBC Music Toronto / 70kw / 20dBµ, stereo (46 mi.)
107.1 CILQ ON Toronto / Q107 / 40kw / 10dBµ, mono (124 mi.)
107.3 WCOH PA DuBois / Family Life Network / 18.5kw / 5dBµ, mono (294 mi.)
107.3 CJDL ON Tillsonburg / Country 107.3 / 7.8kw / 3dBµ, mono (164 mi.)
*107.5 CKMB ON Barrie / Kool FM / 50kw / RDS / 25dBµ, stereo (73 mi.)
107.7 WHSB MI Alpena / The Bay / 100kw / 7dBµ, mono (173 mi.)
107.7 WLKK NY Wethersfield Twp. / Alt. Buffalo / 17kw / 5dBµ, mono (210 mi.)
107.7 CHGK ON Stratford / 2day FM / 6kw / 5dBµ, mono (144 mi.)
107.9 CJXY ON Burlington / Y108 / 26.1kw / 10dBµ, mono (136 mi.)
107.9 WCRZ MI Flint / Cars 108 / 50kw / good in car (234 mi.)
Inconclusive signals: 93.9
Station Notes:
99.5 WYSS MI Sault Ste. Marie is at 1.3kw from a backup tower instead of 100kw
105.5 WMKD MI Pickford is at 700w from a backup tower instead of 100kw
Recommendations for this radio site: Killbear Park is certainly a worthwhile location for listening to the radio. Because of its location a good distance from most radio markets – Barrie is the closest at 70 miles to the south – the band is more open here than elsewhere. While Sudbury, North Bay, and Barrie are still rather potent, there is enough room to get around most signals if another is coming from across the water. This is a provincial park, so expect day use fees – as they are for all Ontario Parks – to be quite steep. It’s a better investment to simply reserve a campsite here for a night or two and make use of the facilities, trails, visitor’s center, and sightseeing opportunities than to just come and go. While the Harold Point area of the park may be more favorable for reception, it’s likely that almost any campsite would do a good job here, though shoreline orientation may be of some importance as this is a smaller bay partly sheltered from the larger Georgian Bay. Parry Sound is to the east of the peninsula that the park lies on and can assist for those looking for inland signals.
While in the area, the town of Parry Sound, which lies along the body of water of the same name, is certainly the town to visit. While the town is visible across the water from the park, it’s a 30-minute trip around Parry Sound (the body of water) to the town via Route 559 and the 400. While still in the park, Lighthouse Point with its small light station and trail, is worth a visit. Though the scenery is much the same across the entire park – consistently pretty but with nothing that truly stands out from one spot to the next – this is the southern tip of this peninsula and is a popular spot for walking trails. Lookout Point Trail, which is closer to the main campgrounds, is worth a hike as well with some nice boardwalks and nature, but the lookout itself is rather tame. Go for the nature hike, not for the scenic view.
Services here are limited outside of Parry Sound. There is a convenience store, the Killbear Park Mall, near the park entrance with plenty of camping supplies, some souvenirs, and other goodies such as ice cream and pizza, and the park visitor’s center near the south end of the park has additional souvenirs but little else in regards to supplies. The visitor’s center is a great educational resource and the area is also suitable for radio listening.
There are two small villages nearby the park. There is the actual village of Killbear Park (mostly limited to residential areas and a marina) and the village of Snug Harbour just to its north, accessible by Snug Harbour Road off 559. Both are within close proximity of the park, but as with most areas along this stretch of shore, there doesn’t appear to be many spots to set up and listen to the radio. The best bet is always to find accommodations in these villages, usually limited to a bed and breakfast or resort. Snug Haven Resort is one such resort, though cottages here are pricey and more suitable for longer stays, such as DXpeditions. Most such resorts in the area do not look so kindly upon those who would set up nearby and listen to the radio, so tread lightly and reserve accommodations instead.
Location rating: Killbear Park is a very suitable site for listening along the middle shores of Georgian Bay. With few public alternatives with most land on the bay being private, the park becomes a very important stretch of shore and its location due east of the only uninterrupted open-water path to Lake Huron makes it one-of-a-kind. Additionally, reception here in the 300-400 mile range on any given day makes it an especially worthwhile adventure to take. The park is massive and it’s easy to find an out-of-the-way spot to hang out alone, even along the rocky shoreline. The area isn’t as scenic as I had originally hoped; the Georgian Bay shore tends to be rather flat and rocky as opposed to most of the Great Lakes shorelines in Michigan that have more beautiful sandy beaches. But that’s no reason to avoid this park. There is plenty to do, plenty to see, and the band here is open enough for some great results. Killbear Provincial Park is certainly worthy of the time to visit.
The Archipelago: Bayfield Inlet
The Archipelago is a radio site north of Killbear Park. Situated in the perfect spot just east of open water to Alpena, the site is 3 miles inland from unobstructed water but in a location that is not ideal for setting up a listening site. In 2016, a scan was taken on the car radio only, which yielded results as far west as Minneapolis, but the hour was too late and the signals too many for a full detailed scan. The site was revisited in 2019 in a second attempt to set up for a detailed scan and again failed with the situation feeling too unwelcome to set up. Simply put: the residents of this stretch of Georgian Bay tend to lean more conservative. Residents and business owners are less welcoming of out-of-towners who are merely passing through. Most land along the water is privately-owned, whether it be residential or marinas and are less than welcoming to a radio hobbyist setting up out in the open for a few hours. Most marinas or boat clubs are private and are also not very welcoming of those who are neither members nor paying customers. Many in this area between Midland and Killarney charge between $10-30 for parking for the day regardless of your desire to just sit in your car tuning the radio for an hour; it’s often an option that may not be so feasible for a few hours of radio listening.
However, for those who feel this site is worthwhile, booking a stay at the Bayfield Lodge, across from where the original scan was conducted, would gain you access to this area as a paying guest with free parking. Thompson Marine, right across the street from the lodge, offers paid parking and could also allow for access, though a more private area to listen is harder to come by here.
My experiences at Bayfield Inlet left a lot to be desired, which was sad as the signals here were fantastic during the time I passed through. Researching suitable locations for radio listening on satellite images and maps often leads one to falsely believe a location is good only to run into signs prohibiting parking or encountering marina owners who chase you away and this stretch of shore is little else than that. Take the safe option and stick with the provincial park as a home base and venture out in search of any alternate locations once you have reliable accommodations and an established radio site here. With some time, you may meet some nice people along the way and may reap the benefits, but be prepared to stick to Killbear for your listening sites.
THE ARCHIPELAGO / BAYFIELD INLET, ONTARIO BANDSCAN (BASIC)
September 4, 2016 1850-2015 PM (Labour Day Weekend) / 15-22°C
Location: 45°37’24.8″N 80°29’53.4″W, 3 mi. from open water
(near Bayfield Lodge & Bayfield Boat Club, aiming mainly E-W)
590 feet (145 mi. NNW of Toronto, 145 mi. ENE of Alpena)
102 stations total / Average distance: 156 mi.
* station was received on seek
88.1 CFRH ON Penetanguishene / Vague FM / 40kw / good (80 mi.)
88.3 –
88.5 –
88.7 WBFO NY Buffalo / NPR Public / 50kw / good (200 mi.)
88.9 –
89.1 –
89.3 –
89.5 –
89.7 CBF-20 PQ Saint-Donat / Ici Première Montréal / 10kw / good (307 mi.)
89.9 CJBC-2 ON Paris / Ici Première Toronto / 14.8kw / good (163 mi.)
90.1 CBBS ON Sudbury / CBC R. 2 Sudbury / 50kw / perfect (65 mi.)
90.3 –
90.5 WPHN MI Gaylord / The Promise FM / 100kw / perfect (181 mi.)
90.7 CBL-3 ON Orillia / CBC R. 1 Toronto / 4.8kw / very good (88 mi.)
90.9 CBBX ON Sudbury / Ici Musique Sudbury / 50kw / RDS / perfect (65 mi.)
91.1 CJRT ON Toronto / Jazz.FM91 / 40kw / very good (147 mi.)
91.3 –
91.5 CKBT ON Kitchener / The Beat / 10kw / good (163 mi.)
91.7 WCML MI Alpena / CMU Public R. / 92kw / good (181 mi.)
91.7 CICS ON Sudbury / KICX Country 917 / 50kw / perfect (65 mi.)
91.9 CKLY ON Lindsay / Bob FM / 11.4kw / in (128 mi.)
92.1 CKPC ON Brantford / Jewel 92 / 80kw / good (163 mi.)
92.3 CJOS ON Owen Sound / The Dock / 9.4kw / perfect (80 mi.)
92.5 CKIS ON Toronto / KiSS 92.5 / 13kw / very good (147 mi.)
92.5 WFDX MI Atlanta / The Fox FM / 100kw / behind (192 mi.)
*92.7 CJRQ ON Sudbury / 92-7 Rock / 100kw / perfect (66 mi.)
92.9 –
93.1 CHAY ON Barrie / Fresh R. 93.1 / 100kw / RDS / good (96 mi.)
93.3 –
*93.5 CIGM ON Sudbury / Hot 93.5 / 100kw / RDS / very good (61 mi.)
93.7 CKYC ON Owen Sound / Country 93 / 22kw / perfect (80 mi.)
93.9 –
94.1 CKNR ON Elliot Lake / Moose FM / 90kw / very good (75 mi.)
94.1 CBL ON Toronto / CBC R. 2 Toronto / 38kw / in (147 mi.)
94.1 WWDK MI Jackson / Duke FM / 40kw / in (304 mi.)
94.1 CKZM ON St. Thomas / myFM / 4.37kw / in (198 mi.)
94.3 CBLU ON Huntsville / CBC R. 1 Toronto / 70kw / good (62 mi.)
94.5 WNED NY Buffalo / Classical 94.5 / 94kw / good (223 mi.)
94.7 CHKX ON Hamilton / KX 94.7 / 100kw / perfect (171 mi.)
94.9 CKGE ON Oshawa / The Rock / 50kw / perfect (142 mi.)
94.9 WKJZ MI Hillman / Hits FM / 50kw / perfect (171 mi.)
95.1 CBON-17 ON North Bay / Ici Première Sudbury / 100kw / perfect (70 mi.)
95.3 CING ON Hamilton / Fresh R. / 100kw (4.9kw HD) / RDS / perfect (171 mi.)
95.5 CJTK ON Sudbury / KFM //102.5 / 1.4kw / perfect + 95.3 IBOC (67 mi.)
95.5 WQEZ MI Glen Arbor / Easy 95-5 / 21kw / in + 95.3 IBOC (273 mi.)
95.7 CFJB ON Barrie / Rock 95 / 100kw / RDS / perfect (96 mi.)
95.9 CFPL ON London / FM96 / 300kw / perfect (188 mi.)
96.1 CBCN ON North Bay / CBC R. 1 Sudbury / 100kw / perfect (70 mi.)
96.3 WLXT MI Petoskey / Lite 96.3 / 100kw / very good (213 mi.)
96.3 CFMZ ON Toronto / New Classical 96.3 FM / 60kw / very good (147 mi.)
96.5 CJBC-3 ON Penetanguishene / Ici Première Tor. / 15.3kw / perfect (64 mi.)
96.7 CHYM ON Kitchener / Adult Contemp. / 80kw / perfect (153 mi.)
96.9 –
97.1 CBL-4 ON Owen Sound / CBC R. 2 Toronto / 17.5kw / RDS / perfect (64 mi.)
97.3 CHBM ON Toronto / Boom 97.3 / 28.9kw / good (147 mi.)
97.5 CBCE ON Little Current / CBC R. 1 Sudbury / 21kw / in (75 mi.)
97.7 CHTZ ON St. Catharines / HTZ-FM / 50kw / perfect (185 mi.)
97.9 CFPS ON Port Elgin / The Beach / 8.95kw / RDS / perfect (104 mi.)
98.1 CBON ON Sudbury / Ici Première Sudbury / 50kw / good (65 mi.)
98.1 WKCQ MI Saginaw / 98-KCQ / 50kw / good (227 mi.)
98.3 –
98.5 WQLH WI Green Bay / Star 98 / 100kw / good (378 mi.)
98.5 KTIS MN Minneapolis / Cont. Christian / 100kw / good (613 mi.)
*98.7 CBCB ON Owen Sound / CBC R. 1 Toronto / 100kw / perfect (64 mi.)
98.9 CHCD ON Simcoe / myFM / 50kw / good (199 mi.)
98.9 WKLZ ON Petoskey / KLT The Rock Station / 100kw / good (216 mi.)
99.1 CBLA ON Toronto / CBC R. 1 Toronto / 98kw / perfect (147 mi.)
99.3 WATZ MI Alpena / Country / 17kw / good (157 mi.)
99.5 CFBG ON Bracebridge / Moose FM / 12kw / perfect (73 mi.)
99.7 WUGN MI Midland / Family Life R. / 100kw / good (247 mi.)
99.7 WDKF WI Sturgeon Bay / Duke FM / 46kw / good (354 mi.)
99.9 CBCS ON Sudbury / CBC R. 1 Sudbury / 50kw / perfect (65 mi.)
100.1 CHFN ON Neyaashiinigmiing / Nawash First N. / 72w / silence (54 mi.)
100.3 CJLF ON Barrie / Life 100.3 / 32.8kw / good (86 mi.)
100.5 CHUR ON North Bay / KiSS 100.5 / 100kw / perfect (70 mi.)
100.7 CFRM ON Little Current / Glow 100 / 27.5kw / RDS / perfect (74 mi.)
100.9 = 100.7
101.1 CIQB ON Barrie / Big 101.1 / 7.5kw / very good (96 mi.)
101.3 CKOT ON Tillsonburg / Easy 101 / 26kw / perfect (181 mi.)
101.5 CKWF ON Peterborough / The Wolf / 15.2kw / very good (140 mi.)
101.7 CKNX ON Wingham / The One / 100kw / RDS / perfect (111 mi.)
101.7 CBON-5 ON Elliot Lake / Ici Première Sud. / 2.64kw / very good (115 mi.)
101.9 CKFX ON North Bay / 101-9 Rock / 100kw / RDS / perfect (70 mi.)
102.1 WLEW MI Bad Axe / Cruise 102.1 / 50kw / perfect (176 mi.)
102.1 KEEY MN St. Paul / K102 / 100kw / very good (613 mi.)
102.1 CFNY ON Brampton / The Edge / 35.4kw / good (147 mi.)
102.3 CHST ON London / Jack FM / 100kw / RDS / very good (188 mi.)
102.5 WIOG MI Bay City / CHR / 86kw / good (222 mi.)
102.5 CJTK-3 ON Elliot Lake / KFM //95.5 / 865w / good (115 mi.)
102.5 CBOX ON Ottawa / Ici Musique Ottawa / 84kw / in (226 mi.)
102.7 WRVM WI Suring / The Voice of the Master / 98kw / very good (386 mi.)
102.9 CFMO ON Collingwood / Classical 102.9 / 23kw / RDS / good (80 mi.)
103.1 CHAW ON Manitoulin Is. / Country 103 / 35.2kw / RDS / perfect (73 mi.)
*103.3 CKLP ON Parry Sound / Moose FM / 46.6kw / RDS / perfect (28 mi.)
103.5 CIDC ON Orangeville / Z103.5 / 30.7kw / perfect + 103.3 (121 mi.)
103.7 WRTS PA Erie / Star 104 / 50kw / good + 103.5 (246 mi.)
103.7 CJPT ON Brockville / Bob FM / 100kw / very good (237 mi.)
103.9 CHNO ON Sudbury / Rewind 103.9 / 100kw / very good (61 mi.)
104.1 CICZ ON Midland / The Dock / 20kw / perfect (86 mi.)
104.3 WOMC MI Detroit / Classic Hits / 190kw / in (254 mi.)
104.3 CKWS ON Kingston / Fresh R. 104.3 / 8kw / in (224 mi.)
104.5 –
104.7 WKJC MI Tawas City / Country / 50kw / good (174 mi.)
104.7 CIHR ON Woodstock / Heart FM / 20kw / good (175 mi.)
104.9 –
105.1 –
105.3 CJMX ON Sudbury / KiSS 105.3 / 100kw / perfect (66 mi.)
105.5 CFBK ON Huntsville / Moose FM / 43.4kw / perfect (77 mi.)
105.7 WAPL WI Appleton / Rock / 100kw / good (376 mi.)
105.7 WZTK MI Alpena / The Talk of Alpena / 4.5kw / good (150 mi.)
105.9 WKHQ MI Charlevoix / 106 KHQ / 100kw / very good (225 mi.)
106.1 CIMJ ON Guelph / Magic 106 / 50kw / perfect (148 mi.)
106.3 WOEZ MI Onaway / Easy 106-3 / 31kw / good (186 mi.)
106.5 CIXK ON Owen Sound / Mix 106.5 / 28kw / perfect (80 mi.)
106.7 WSRT MI Gaylord / ESPN R. N. Michigan / 100kw / very good (215 mi.)
106.9 –
107.1 CILQ ON Toronto / Q107 / 40kw / good (147 mi.)
107.3 –
107.5 CKMB ON Barrie / Kool FM / 50kw / RDS / perfect (96 mi.)
107.7 CBEZ ON Britt / CBC R. 1 Sudbury / 49w / very good (10 mi.)
107.9 CJXY ON Burlington / Y108 / 26.1kw / good (157 mi.)
Inconclusive signals: None
Location rating: Bayfield Inlet isn’t the most suitable site for the aforementioned reasons. The band here is quite open aside from the usual Sudbury, North Bay, and Barrie signals, most with a rather minimal impact on the band, and such a radio environment could be highly beneficial. If you do decide to trek to this location, especially for a DXpedition of a few days renting a cabin, a lot of good could come from that decision. However, services are very minimal here and the area caters mostly to boaters. While reception can be fantastic, little else is favorable. There are plenty of pros and plenty of cons here, so choose wisely.