CHAK (AM) facts for kids
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| Broadcast area | Western Arctic |
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| Frequency | 860 kHz (AM) |
| Branding | CBC Radio One CBC North |
| Programming | |
| Format | News/Talk |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Canadian Broadcasting Corporation |
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Sister stations
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CHAK-TV (defunct) |
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First air date
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1947 |
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Call sign meaning
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CH AKlavik |
| Technical information | |
| Class | B |
| Power | 1,000 watts |
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Transmitter coordinates
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68°21′30″N 133°43′30″W / 68.35833°N 133.72500°W |
| Links | |
| Website | CBC North |
CHAK is a radio station located in Inuvik, Northwest Territories, a town far up north in Canada. It broadcasts on 860 AM and is part of the CBC Radio One network. In the Arctic, this network is known as CBC North. CHAK brings news, talk shows, and local programs to people living in the Western Arctic region.
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History of CHAK Radio
CHAK started broadcasting a long time ago, in 1947. Back then, it was a local community station in a nearby town called Aklavik. It used the frequency 1230 AM.
Later, the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) built a brand new station in the new town of Inuvik. This new CHAK station began broadcasting on November 26, 1960, using the frequency 860 AM. From then on, CHAK became a part of the CBC Northern Radio Service. This meant it could share news and programs from other CBC stations.
Before 1960, CHAK was known as "CHAK, the friendly voice of the Arctic." It was one of Canada's most northern radio stations. It started by broadcasting things like church services and special messages for people living in remote areas. The Canadian Army and volunteers helped run the station in its early days. In 1953, CHAK was allowed to change its frequency to 1490, but it later moved back to 1230 before the new station opened in Inuvik.
What Programs Does CHAK Offer?
CHAK broadcasts many of the same programs as CFYK-FM, another CBC North station in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories. These include popular shows like The Trailbreaker in the mornings, Northwind at noon, and Trail's End in the afternoon on weekdays. On weekend mornings, you can listen to Northern Air.
Special Programs for Local Communities
What makes CHAK special is its unique programming for local Indigenous communities. In the afternoons, CHAK broadcasts programs in different Indigenous languages. For example, Nantaii is aired in the Gwich'in language from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. After that, Tusaavik is broadcast in Inuvialuktun from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m.
CHAK's programs are also sent to some communities in Nunavut. This is important because it helps provide CHAK's afternoon Indigenous language programs to these areas. Another CBC North station, CFFB in Iqaluit, mainly focuses on programming in Inuktitut during the afternoons.
Related Topics
- CHAK-TV (This was a TV station in Inuvik that used to be part of the CBC Television network, but it is no longer on air.)
