CJAY-FM
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CJAY is a rock music radio station in Calgary, Alberta that broadcasts on 92.1 FM. Owned by Standard Broadcasting, CJAY operates repeater transmitters located in Banff, Alberta and Invermere, British Columbia (99.7 FM). CJAY first broadcast on June 1, 1977, and has maintained a consistent rock format through the years, varying only the mix of current and classic rock. The station plays an active rock format, featuring current artists such as Nickelback, Theory of a Deadman, Default, Headley, Coldplay, Audioslave, U2 and Green Day and "classic" (1970s, 1980s, 1990s) artists such as Bon Jovi, Tragically Hip, Creed, Def Leppard and Led Zeppelin.
In addition to being one of the longest-running radio stations in Calgary, CJAY-92 also draws one of the larger audiences, typically finishing in the top seven stations with a male-heavy audience. The most notable show is the morning Forbez and Friendz show, hosted by disc jockey Gerry Forbes, with long-running guests. It features "comedy" and contests in the style of a wannabe shock jock show, although it is milder and less funny than most American shock jocks. The Forbes show is known for its "comedic" outlook on politics, celebrities, music and Calgary events. During his daily show there are many pre-produced jokes and skits, which generally aren't created by Forbes, but bought from American radio production houses and prep services.
During the late 1970's Dieter Staschow produced and hosted the program "Stereotypes", which ran daily during the 6-7PM slot. Though CRTC mandated, the attention to detail and research that Dieter Staschow undertook producing the show made it a success and was for many younger rock fans a great source of information. Each show featured a specific group or artist and through music and introspective facts and sometimes obscure details, Dieter would weave remarkable rock and roll radio documentaries. Around 1987 Norm Edwards joined CJAY from CHQR 810AM (later QR770) and CKXL 1140AM, where he had held an amazing 30 point share during the mid 1970s, Norm Edwards kept his morning show until succumbing to cancer in 1991.
In 2007 CJAY celebrates its 30th birthday.
From November 12, 1960 to June 1, 1973, CJAY was also the call sign of a CTV-affiliated television station in Winnipeg. The station has since changed its call letters to CKY.
CJAY's slogan is "Calgary's best rock."
[edit] External links
- CJAY92 web site
- History of CJAY92
- Canadian Broadcast Standards Council 2004 decision against CJAY
- Recent (2005) radio ratings for major Canadian markets
Station/Frequency: CKAV-3 88.1 | CJSI 88.9 | CBCX 89.7 | CFUL 90.3 | CJSW 90.9 | CJAY 92.1
CFEX 92.9 | CKUA-1 93.7 | CHKF 94.7 | CHFM 95.9 | CKIS 96.9 | CIBK 98.5
CBR-1 99.1 | CFXL 100.9 | CKCE 101.5 | CBR 102.1 | CIQX 103.1 | CBRF 103.9 | CKRY 105.1 | CFGQ 107.3
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