CKSJ-FM
- CKSJ, which redirects here, was formerly the callsign of a now-defunct AM radio station in Saint-Jovite, Quebec. [1]
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| City of license | St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador |
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| Branding | Coast 101.1 FM |
| Frequency | 101.1 MHz (FM) |
| First air date | February 12, 2004 |
| Format | Classic hits |
| Callsign meaning | C(K)oast St. John's |
| Owner | Coast Broadcasting Ltd. (Andrew Newman and Andrew Bell) |
| Website | Coast 101.1 FM |
CKSJ-FM, branded as Coast 101.1 FM, is a Canadian radio station broadcasting in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador. Approved by the CRTC in 2003,[2][3] the station began broadcasting on February 12, 2004, and is the most recent radio station to have launched in that city. It is owned by Coast Broadcasting, a 50/50 joint venture between local businessman Andrew Bell and longtime St. John's radio personality Andy Newman.
While launching as an adult contemporary station, it now defines its format as adult hits, concentrating primarily on older music. As of 2011, the station airs a classic hits format with 70's 80's and 90's music.
Specialty programs airing on the station include The 70's with Charlie Tuna, and Cool Jazz on the Coast hosted by Bill Sharpe.
On April 11, 2013, Coast Broadcasting applied to add a new FM repeater transmitter located to the west of St. John's, simulcasting CKSJ-FM in areas where reception of the primary signal is difficult. If approved, the new FM transmitter will operate at 107.5 MHz. [4]
References
- ↑ History of the former CKSJ in Saint-Jovite, Quebec at Canadian Communications Foundation
- ↑ Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2003-171
- ↑ News release June 3, 2003
- ↑ 2013-0554-0
External links
- Coast 101.1 FM
- CKSJ history at Canadian Communications Foundation
- Query the REC's Canadian station database for CKSJ-FM
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Coordinates: 47°32′04″N 52°47′21″W / 47.53444°N 52.78917°W