CFS Chibougamau explained

Canadian Forces Station Chibougamau
Type:Radar Station
Code:C-42
Built:1960-1962
Used:1962-1988

CFS Chibougamau, or RCAF Station Chibougamau (pre-1967), housed the 10 Radar Squadron (Royal Canadian Air Force). The facility was a military radar installation in Chibougamau, Quebec, Canada, that formed part of the Pinetree Line. Shortly after opening, in 1963, it was converted to semi-automated operation using the NORAD SAGE system. The station was operated exclusively by the Royal Canadian Air Force.[1]

Construction took place from the summer of 1960 until the end of September 1962. It officially opened on May 1, 1962, and closed some time in 1988.[2]

Radio station CHIB, 1340 kHz, was a community radio station operated by volunteers from the radar station and the civilian community.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Book: A History of the Air Defence of Canada, 1948-1997. 1997. Commander Fighter Group. 978-0-9681973-0-1.
  2. Web site: Annex F - Post World War II Radar: CADIN/Pinetree Line. MacKenzie. John A.. 2005-12-13. The History of Canadian Military Communications and Electronics. Government of Canada, National Defence, Communications and Electronics Branch. 20 January 2010. https://web.archive.org/web/20090803223042/http://www.commelec.forces.gc.ca/org/his/bh-hb/appendix-annexe-f-eng.asp. 3 August 2009. dead.
  3. Web site: Annex F - Post World War II Radar: CADIN/Pinetree Line. MacKenzie. John A.. 2005-12-13. The History of Canadian Military Communications and Electronics. Government of Canada, National Defence, Communications and Electronics Branch. 20 January 2010. https://web.archive.org/web/20090803223042/http://www.commelec.forces.gc.ca/org/his/bh-hb/appendix-annexe-f-eng.asp#. 2009-08-03. dead.

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