Modernization of the CBC/Radio-Canada transmission tower on
Mount Royal

This summer, CBC/Radio-Canada is modernizing its tower located at the top of mount Royal (the red and white one near Chemin Camilien-Houde). The antenna is used is by almost all private and public broadcasters in Montreal.

The work will be carried out between June and the beginning of October and will enable radio stations to improve their technical parameters and television stations to install the antennas necessary to move into the digital age. The work will also ensure conformity to the new Health Canada and Industry Canada standards relating to Safety Code 6 for the 3 kHz to 300 GHz frequency range.

The antenna, erected in 1960, provides a unique service to the people of Montreal that will once again be improved for listeners and viewers.

Read our Q&A and press release and you will find all the relevant information concerning the work.

In doing the work, CBC/Radio-Canada hopes to provide you with an experience that meets the highest standards of radio and television broadcasting.

• What does the work comprise?
  
  
• Will there be any broadcast interruptions and down services (reduced signal strength)?
  
  
• Why is the work being done in the summer?
  
  
• Will the work cause disruptions in the park?
  
  
• Will the work disturb the neighbouring population?
  
  
• Is the work related to the digital transition planned for August 31, 2011?
  
  
• What exactly does the digital transition mean?