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{{short description|Radio station in Calgary}}
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{{Infobox radio station
{{Infobox radio station
| logo = File:CJAY92.png
| image =
| name = CJAY-FM
| logo_size = 200px
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| name = CJAY-FM
| airdate = June 1, 1977
| frequency = 92.1 [[MHz]] ([[FM radio|FM]])
| airdate = June 1, [[1977 in radio|1977]]
| city = [[Calgary]], [[Alberta]]
| frequency = 92.1 [[Hertz|MHz]] ([[FM broadcasting|FM]])
| format = [[Active rock]]
| city = [[Calgary]], [[Alberta]]
| area = [[Calgary Metropolitan Region]]<br>[[Banff, Alberta|Banff]]<br>[[Lake Louise, Alberta|Lake Louise]]<br>[[Invermere]]
| owner = [[Bell Media]]
| format = [[Active rock]]
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| licensee = Bell Media Radio G.P.
| sister_stations = [[CKMX]], [[CIBK-FM]]
| owner = [[Bell Media]]
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| licensee = [[Bell Media Radio|Bell Media Radio G.P.]]
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| branding = CJAY 92
| sister_stations = [[CKMX]], [[CIBK-FM]], [[CFBR-FM]]
| slogan = Calgary's Best Rock
| class = C
| branding = CJAY 92
| erp = 100,000 [[watt]]s
| class = C
| erp = 100,000 [[watt]]s
| haat = {{convert|298.5|meters}}
| haat = {{convert|298.5|meters}}
| website = [http://www.iheartradio.ca/cjay92/ iheartradio.ca]
| webcast = [http://www.iheartradio.ca/cjay92/ Listen Live]
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| website = [http://www.iheartradio.ca/cjay92/ iheartradio.ca/cjay92]
| coordinates = Calgary, AB: {{coord|51.065|N|114.214|W|type:landmark}},<br> Banff, AB: {{coord|51.1981|N|115.613|W|type:landmark}},<br> Lake Louise, AB: {{coord|51.3514|N|115.984|W|type:landmark}},<br> Invermere, BC: {{coord|50.4264|N|116.107|W|type:landmark}}
| coordinates = {{coord|51.065|N|114.214|W|type:landmark}}
}}
}}
'''CJAY-FM''' is a Canadian radio station that broadcasts an [[active rock]] format at 92.1 FM in [[Calgary, Alberta]]. The station uses its on-air brand name as '''CJAY 92''' and is owned by [[Bell Media]]. CJAY operates [[repeater]] transmitters located in [[Banff, Alberta]] and [[Invermere]], [[British Columbia]] (99.7 FM). Its founder was [[Ralph Connor (Ontario politician)|Ralph Connor]], who moved to Calgary from [[Greater Sudbury|Sudbury, Ontario]] to start the station.<ref>"Music and Film in Motion offering local musicians advice on getting on-air", ''Sudbury Star'', online edition, accessed 22 May 2009.</ref> CJAY's studios are located on Centre Street in [[Eau Claire, Calgary|Eau Claire]], while its transmitter is located at Old Banff Coach Road and 85 Street Southwest.
'''CJAY-FM''' (''CJAY 92'') is a Canadian [[radio station]] that broadcasts an [[active rock]] [[radio format|format]] at 92.1 [[FM broadcasting|FM]] in [[Calgary]], [[Alberta]]. The station uses its on-air brand name as ''CJAY 92'' and is owned by [[Bell Media]]. CJAY's studios are located in the [[CTV Television Network|CTV Calgary]] studios on Patina Rise S.W. in the Prominence Point neighborhood of [[Calgary]]. The station operates [[repeater]] transmitters in [[Banff, Alberta|Banff]] and [[Invermere]], [[British Columbia]]. Its founder was [[Ralph Connor (Ontario politician)|Ralph Connor]], who moved to Calgary from [[Greater Sudbury|Sudbury, Ontario]] to start the station.<ref>"Music and Film in Motion offering local musicians advice on getting on-air", ''Sudbury Star'', online edition, accessed 22 May 2009.</ref>


==History==
CJAY-FM was owned by [[Standard Broadcasting]] until 2007, when Standard Radio was acquired by Astral from Standard Broadcasting due to Standard's exit from terrestrial broadcasting. As part of Astral's merger with [[Bell Media]] on June 27, 2013, CJAY is now owned by Bell Media.
CJAY was owned by [[Standard Broadcasting]] until 2007, when Standard Radio was acquired by Astral from Standard Broadcasting due to Standard's exit from terrestrial broadcasting. As part of Astral's merger with [[Bell Media]] on June 27, 2013, CJAY is now owned by Bell Media.


By September 2010, CJAY-FM changed its logo and slogan, as well as format from [[mainstream rock]] to [[active rock]], similar to then-sister station [[CKQB-FM]] in [[Ottawa]].
By September 2010, CJAY changed its logo and slogan, as well as format from [[mainstream rock]] to [[active rock]], similar to then-sister station [[CKQB-FM]] in [[Ottawa]].

On June 2, 2018, CJAY's studios relocated from their Centre Street location where they had been for 15 years back to their original location on Broadcast Hill, while its transmitter is located at Old Banff Coach Road and 85 Street Southwest.

CJAY is currently home to Mornings with Jesse (Modz) and JD (Lewis), Ashleigh Darrach, Reaper and Tyler Janzen.


CJAY is currently ranked at #10 in the Calgary market 12+ ratings as of Fall 2014.<ref>[http://www.radiowest.ca/forum/viewtopic.php?f=46&t=19694 Fall 2014 Calgary PPM Ratings]</ref>
==Rebroadcasters==
==Rebroadcasters==
{{RadioRebroadcasters
{{RadioRebroadcasters
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| callsign = CJAY-FM
| callsign = CJAY-FM
| call1 = CJAY-FM-1
| call1 = CJAY-FM-1
| freq1 = 95.1
| freq1 = 95.1 FM
| watts1 = 30
| watts1 = 30
| class1 =
| class1 =
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| crtc1 = 770549
| crtc1 = 770549
| call2 = CJAY-FM-2
| call2 = CJAY-FM-2
| freq2 = 97.5
| freq2 = 97.5 FM
| watts2 = 50
| watts2 = 50
| class2 =
| class2 =
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| crtc2 = 790168
| crtc2 = 790168
| call3 = CJAY-FM-3
| call3 = CJAY-FM-3
| freq3 = 99.7
| freq3 = 99.7 FM
| watts3 = 50
| watts3 = 50
| class3 =
| class3 =
| city3 = [[Invermere, British Columbia]]
| city3 = [[Invermere]], [[British Columbia]]
| crtc3 = 790362
| crtc3 = 790362
}}
}}

==References==
==References==
{{Reflist}}
{{Reflist}}


==Former Logo==
==External links==
* [http://www.iheartradio.ca/cjay92/ CJAY 92]
[[File:CJAY-FM.png|150px]]
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* [https://broadcasting-history.ca/radio/radio-stations/alberta/alberta-south/cjay-fm/ CJAY history] – [[Canadian Communications Foundation]]

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* [https://web.archive.org/web/20050311044135/http://www.cbsc.ca/english/decisions/decisions/2004/040721.htm Canadian Broadcast Standards Council 2004 decision against CJAY]
== External links ==
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* [http://www.iheartradio.ca/cjay92/ iHeartRadio]
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* [http://www.cbsc.ca/english/decisions/decisions/2004/040721.htm Canadian Broadcast Standards Council 2004 decision against CJAY]
* [http://www.mediaincanada.com/articles/mic/20050512/bray.html Recent (2005) radio ratings for major Canadian markets]
* [http://www.mediaincanada.com/articles/mic/20050512/bray.html Recent (2005) radio ratings for major Canadian markets]
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* [http://www.broadcasting-history.ca/listing_and_histories/radio/cjay-fm CJAY history] - [[Canadian Communications Foundation]]
* {{RecnetCanada|CJAY-FM}}
* {{RecnetCanada|CJAY-FM}}
* {{RecnetCanada|CJAY-FM-1}}
* {{RecnetCanada|CJAY-FM-1}}

Latest revision as of 18:37, 12 August 2024

CJAY-FM
Broadcast areaCalgary Metropolitan Region
Banff
Lake Louise
Invermere
Frequency92.1 MHz (FM)
BrandingCJAY 92
Programming
FormatActive rock
Ownership
Owner
CKMX, CIBK-FM, CFBR-FM
History
First air date
June 1, 1977
Technical information
ClassC
ERP100,000 watts
HAAT298.5 meters (979 ft)
Transmitter coordinates
51°03′54″N 114°12′50″W / 51.065°N 114.214°W / 51.065; -114.214
Links
WebcastListen Live
Websiteiheartradio.ca/cjay92

CJAY-FM (CJAY 92) is a Canadian radio station that broadcasts an active rock format at 92.1 FM in Calgary, Alberta. The station uses its on-air brand name as CJAY 92 and is owned by Bell Media. CJAY's studios are located in the CTV Calgary studios on Patina Rise S.W. in the Prominence Point neighborhood of Calgary. The station operates repeater transmitters in Banff and Invermere, British Columbia. Its founder was Ralph Connor, who moved to Calgary from Sudbury, Ontario to start the station.[1]

History

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CJAY was owned by Standard Broadcasting until 2007, when Standard Radio was acquired by Astral from Standard Broadcasting due to Standard's exit from terrestrial broadcasting. As part of Astral's merger with Bell Media on June 27, 2013, CJAY is now owned by Bell Media.

By September 2010, CJAY changed its logo and slogan, as well as format from mainstream rock to active rock, similar to then-sister station CKQB-FM in Ottawa.

On June 2, 2018, CJAY's studios relocated from their Centre Street location where they had been for 15 years back to their original location on Broadcast Hill, while its transmitter is located at Old Banff Coach Road and 85 Street Southwest.

CJAY is currently home to Mornings with Jesse (Modz) and JD (Lewis), Ashleigh Darrach, Reaper and Tyler Janzen.

Rebroadcasters

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Rebroadcasters of CJAY-FM
City of license Identifier Frequency Power RECNet CRTC Decision
Banff CJAY-FM-1 95.1 FM 30 watts Query 770549
Lake Louise CJAY-FM-2 97.5 FM 50 watts Query 790168
Invermere, British Columbia CJAY-FM-3 99.7 FM 50 watts Query 790362

References

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  1. ^ "Music and Film in Motion offering local musicians advice on getting on-air", Sudbury Star, online edition, accessed 22 May 2009.
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