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{{short description|Radio station at the University of Windsor}}
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{{Infobox radio station |
{{Infobox radio station
image = [[File:CJAM2009.jpg|200px]]|
| logo = CJAM-FM_Logo.png
| logo_size = 200px
name = CJAM-FM |
| name = CJAM-FM
city = [[Windsor, Ontario|Windsor]], [[Ontario]]|
area = |
| city = [[Windsor, Ontario]]
| country = CA
branding = ''"CJAM 99.1 FM"''|
| area =
slogan = ''Redefining Radio in Windsor and Detroit''|
airdate = July 24, 1974 on AM 660 ([[carrier current]]) <br> 1983 (on FM 91.5)|
| branding = ''"CJAM 99.1 FM"''
| airdate = July 24, 1974, on AM 660 ([[carrier current]]) <br> 1983 (on FM 91.5)
format = [[campus radio]]|
| format = [[campus radio]]
owner = [[University of Windsor]]|
| owner = [[University of Windsor]]
frequency = 99.1 ([[megahertz|MHz]])|
| frequency = 99.1 [[megahertz|MHz]]
power = |
| power =
erp = 500 watts|
| erp = 2084 watts
| haat = 51 m
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webcast = [http://137.207.3.11:8050/listen.pls Listen Live!]|
| coordinates =
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website = [http://www.cjam.ca/ CJAM 99.1 FM]|
| class = A
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| webcast = [http://137.207.3.11:8050/listen.pls Listen Live!]
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| website = [http://www.cjam.ca/ www.cjam.ca]
}}
}}


'''CJAM-FM''' is a [[Canada|Canadian]] radio station, which broadcasts at 99.1 [[FM radio|FM]] in [[Windsor, Ontario]]. It is the [[campus radio]] station of the city's [[University of Windsor]].
'''CJAM-FM''' (99.1 [[Hertz|MHz]]) is a Canadian [[campus radio]] station broadcasting at 99.1 [[FM radio|FM]] from the [[University of Windsor]] campus in [[Windsor, Ontario]].


CJAM is an active member of the [[National Campus and Community Radio Association]], and hosted the 2008 National Campus and Community Radio Conference.
CJAM is an active member of the [[National Campus and Community Radio Association]], and hosted the 2008 National Campus and Community Radio Conference.
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[[Image:CJAM FM.jpg|thumb|left|150px|CJAM's last logo as 91.5, used until the frequency switch in October 2009.]]
[[Image:CJAM FM.jpg|thumb|left|150px|CJAM's last logo as 91.5, used until the frequency switch in October 2009.]]
The station was launched in 1983 on its former frequency of 91.5&nbsp;MHz, at a power of 50 watts. It had previously operated only on [[carrier current]], with an [[effective radiated power]] of just 20 watts, on the [[AM band]] at 660&nbsp;kHz. While [[CUC Broadcasting|Trillium Cable]] was the main cable provider for Windsor and area (until 1995), it was carried on their cable services on 91.9 FM. In 1995, the station was granted permission to increase power to 456 watts on average (914 watts maximum). In the summer of 1996 a new tower, antenna, and transmitter was installed to facilitate this power increase. Antenna height was 49.4 metres.
The station was launched in 1983 on its former frequency of 91.5&nbsp;MHz, at a power of 50 watts. It had previously operated only on [[carrier current]], with an [[effective radiated power]] of just 20 watts, on the [[AM band]] at 660&nbsp;kHz. While [[CUC Broadcasting|Trillium Cable]] was the main cable provider for Windsor and area (until 1995), it was carried on their cable services on 91.9 FM. In 1995, the station was granted permission to increase power to 456 watts on average (914 watts maximum). In the summer of 1996 a new tower, antenna, and transmitter was installed to facilitate this power increase. Antenna height was 49.4 metres.


The current listening area for the station is to [[Forest Glade (settlement)|Forest Glade]], on the east side of Windsor, while with a car stereo, it can be heard as far as [[Tilbury, Ontario|Tilbury]], adequately covering all of [[Essex County, Ontario|Essex County]], as well as [[Detroit, Michigan|Detroit]] and the [[Metro Detroit]] area's inner [[suburb]]s.
The current listening area for the station is to [[Forest Glade (settlement)|Forest Glade]], on the east side of Windsor, while with a car stereo, it can be heard as far as [[Tilbury, Ontario|Tilbury]], adequately covering all of [[Essex County, Ontario|Essex County]], as well as [[Detroit, Michigan|Detroit]] and the [[Metro Detroit]] area's inner [[suburb]]s.


In addition to being a [[campus radio]] station, CJAM-FM airs [[multicultural]] programming, with one-hour blocks for [[Arabic language|Arabic]], [[Lebanese culture|Lebanese]], [[Spanish language|Spanish]], and [[African]] cultural programs, along with a [[feminist]] and women's rights program.
In addition to being a [[campus radio]] station, CJAM-FM airs [[multicultural]] programming, with one-hour blocks for [[Arabic language|Arabic]], [[Lebanese culture|Lebanese]], [[Spanish language|Spanish]], [[Africa]]n, [[Ukrainian culture|Ukrainian]], [[Slovak culture|Slovak]], and [[Croatian culture|Croatian]] cultural programs, along with a [[feminist]] and women's rights program.


[[Corky and the Juice Pigs]] got their start on CJAM.
[[Corky and the Juice Pigs]] got their start on CJAM, as did legendary [[Toronto Maple Leafs]] broadcaster [[Joe Bowen]].


===Frequency change===
===Frequency change===


On February 2, 2009, the station applied to the [[Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission|CRTC]] to change its authorized frequency from 91.5&nbsp;MHz to 99.1&nbsp;MHz. The desire to switch channels is due to various factors, such as interference to [[Michigan Radio|WUOM-FM]] 91.7 in [[Ann Arbor, Michigan]]; and a new [[Smile FM]] station on 91.5, licensed to [[China Township, Michigan]], in southern [[St. Clair County, Michigan|St. Clair County]].<ref>[http://www.fcc.gov/fcc-bin/fmq?list=0&facid=176215 FCC records for Facility 176215 (call sign to be assigned).]</ref> The application was approved by the CRTC on March 26, 2009.<ref>[http://www.crtc.gc.ca/eng/archive/2009/2009-160.htm CRTC Decision 2009-160].</ref> Unlike previously when the station was required to use a directional antenna to broadcast at 91.5 FM, the new frequency of 99.1 FM allows for a full omnidirectional antenna providing better coverage for the Michigan area.<ref>[http://cjam.ca/about/ CJAM: coverage area]</ref>
On February 2, 2009, the station applied to the [[Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission|CRTC]] to change its authorized frequency from 91.5&nbsp;MHz to 99.1&nbsp;MHz. The desire to switch channels is due to various factors, such as interference to [[Michigan Radio|WUOM-FM]] 91.7 in [[Ann Arbor, Michigan]]; and a new [[Smile FM]] station on 91.5, licensed to [[China Township, Michigan]], in southern [[St. Clair County, Michigan|St. Clair County]].<ref>[http://www.fcc.gov/fcc-bin/fmq?list=0&facid=176215 FCC records for Facility 176215 (WVMV-FM).]</ref> The application was approved by the CRTC on March 26, 2009.<ref>[http://www.crtc.gc.ca/eng/archive/2009/2009-160.htm CRTC Decision 2009-160].</ref> Unlike previously when the station was required to use a directional antenna to broadcast at 91.5 FM, the new frequency of 99.1 FM allows for a full omnidirectional antenna providing better coverage for the Michigan area.<ref>[http://cjam.ca/about/ CJAM: coverage area]</ref>


The evening of October 5, 2009 was the final night of CJAM broadcasting at 91.5 FM. The station celebrated its final 4 hours with a live broadcast from Phog Lounge in Windsor, Ontario. The final song aired by CJAM at 91.5 FM was "[[Ghost Town]]" by [[The Specials]]. This brought CJAM on 91.5 FM full circle as this was the first song played when the station went to the FM dial in 1983.
The evening of October 5, 2009, was the final night of CJAM broadcasting at 91.5 FM. The station celebrated its final four hours with a live broadcast from Phog Lounge in Windsor, Ontario. The final song aired by CJAM at 91.5 FM was "[[Ghost Town (The Specials song)|Ghost Town]]" by [[The Specials]]. This brought CJAM on 91.5 FM full circle as this was the first song played when the station went to the FM dial in 1983.


On October 7, 2009 at 2:15 PM CJAM resumed broadcasting at its new frequency of 99.1 FM. The first song aired at 99.1 FM was "Siren Radio" by Windsor band What Seas, What Shores.
On October 7, 2009, at 2:15 PM CJAM resumed broadcasting at its new frequency of 99.1 FM. The first song aired at 99.1 FM was "Siren Radio" by Windsor band What Seas, What Shores. In the spring of 2014 the CRTC approved a request by CJAM to increase its power to 2,084 watts.


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
* [http://www.cjam.ca/ CJAM 99.1 FM]
* [http://www.cjam.ca/ CJAM 99.1 FM]
* [http://www.broadcasting-history.ca/listings_and_histories/radio/histories.php?id=364&historyID=318 CJAM-FM history] at [[Canadian Communications Foundation]]
* [https://broadcasting-history.ca/radio/radio-stations/ontario/ontario-south-western/cjam-am/ CJAM-FM] at The History of Canadian Broadcasting by the [[Canadian Communications Foundation]]
* {{RecnetCanada|CJAM-FM}}
* {{RecnetCanada|CJAM-FM}}


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{{Southwestern Ontario Radio}}


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[[Category:Campus radio stations in Canada|Jam]]
[[Category:Campus radio stations in Canada|Jam]]
[[Category:University of Windsor]]
[[Category:University of Windsor]]
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[[Category:Radio stations established in 1974]]
[[Category:1974 establishments in Ontario]]

Latest revision as of 11:41, 10 July 2024

CJAM-FM
Frequency99.1 MHz
Branding"CJAM 99.1 FM"
Programming
Formatcampus radio
Ownership
OwnerUniversity of Windsor
History
First air date
July 24, 1974, on AM 660 (carrier current)
1983 (on FM 91.5)
Technical information
ClassA
ERP2084 watts
HAAT51 m
Links
WebcastListen Live!
Websitewww.cjam.ca

CJAM-FM (99.1 MHz) is a Canadian campus radio station broadcasting at 99.1 FM from the University of Windsor campus in Windsor, Ontario.

CJAM is an active member of the National Campus and Community Radio Association, and hosted the 2008 National Campus and Community Radio Conference.

History

[edit]
CJAM's last logo as 91.5, used until the frequency switch in October 2009.

The station was launched in 1983 on its former frequency of 91.5 MHz, at a power of 50 watts. It had previously operated only on carrier current, with an effective radiated power of just 20 watts, on the AM band at 660 kHz. While Trillium Cable was the main cable provider for Windsor and area (until 1995), it was carried on their cable services on 91.9 FM. In 1995, the station was granted permission to increase power to 456 watts on average (914 watts maximum). In the summer of 1996 a new tower, antenna, and transmitter was installed to facilitate this power increase. Antenna height was 49.4 metres.

The current listening area for the station is to Forest Glade, on the east side of Windsor, while with a car stereo, it can be heard as far as Tilbury, adequately covering all of Essex County, as well as Detroit and the Metro Detroit area's inner suburbs.

In addition to being a campus radio station, CJAM-FM airs multicultural programming, with one-hour blocks for Arabic, Lebanese, Spanish, African, Ukrainian, Slovak, and Croatian cultural programs, along with a feminist and women's rights program.

Corky and the Juice Pigs got their start on CJAM, as did legendary Toronto Maple Leafs broadcaster Joe Bowen.

Frequency change

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On February 2, 2009, the station applied to the CRTC to change its authorized frequency from 91.5 MHz to 99.1 MHz. The desire to switch channels is due to various factors, such as interference to WUOM-FM 91.7 in Ann Arbor, Michigan; and a new Smile FM station on 91.5, licensed to China Township, Michigan, in southern St. Clair County.[1] The application was approved by the CRTC on March 26, 2009.[2] Unlike previously when the station was required to use a directional antenna to broadcast at 91.5 FM, the new frequency of 99.1 FM allows for a full omnidirectional antenna providing better coverage for the Michigan area.[3]

The evening of October 5, 2009, was the final night of CJAM broadcasting at 91.5 FM. The station celebrated its final four hours with a live broadcast from Phog Lounge in Windsor, Ontario. The final song aired by CJAM at 91.5 FM was "Ghost Town" by The Specials. This brought CJAM on 91.5 FM full circle as this was the first song played when the station went to the FM dial in 1983.

On October 7, 2009, at 2:15 PM CJAM resumed broadcasting at its new frequency of 99.1 FM. The first song aired at 99.1 FM was "Siren Radio" by Windsor band What Seas, What Shores. In the spring of 2014 the CRTC approved a request by CJAM to increase its power to 2,084 watts.

References

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  1. ^ FCC records for Facility 176215 (WVMV-FM).
  2. ^ CRTC Decision 2009-160.
  3. ^ CJAM: coverage area
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