CIOK-FM
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CIOK-FM, better known as K100, is an FM
radio station broadcasting in the Greater Saint John
area of New Brunswick
, Canada
. The station currently carries a Hot AC format programmed from sister station, CKCW-FM
in Moncton. Prior to July 2009, it aired an Adult Contemporary format.
The format change, happened a little after the same time cousin station CFQM-FM
in Moncton changed from an Adult Contemporary format, to a Classic Hits
format in July 2009.
K100 was being programmed out of Moncton and in order to cut costs, MBS decided that instead of flipping K100 to a classic hits format (probably since sister stations CJYC-FM
and CFBC carry formats similar to classic hits
) they would change the format to a hot adult contemporary format to more effectively compete with rival CHWV-FM
. CIOK-FM's switch to hot AC joined sister station CKCW-FM
in Moncton, which moved from top 40 to hot AC by that same time.
On December 3, 1986, Mervyn Russell, representing a company to be incorporated received approval from the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) to operate a new FM radio station at Saint John. The station began broadcasting in 1987 with Gary Crowell as the GM, and Jim Goldrich returned to K100 from working at CJYQ in Newfoundland
. K100's original studios and offices were on 400 Main Street in Place 400. In the mid-1990's, K100 moved their studios and offices to Union Street, where they are still located as of August 2011. In 1997, the station was purchased by Newcap Broadcasting
and was re-purchased by MBS Radio
in 2005.
K100 was the long-time radio home of Saint John radio personality Bruce Weaver who hosted K100's morning show from 1991 to 2002 and made K100 #1 in the ratings during that time.
Although the station's reports are not on Mediabase
, the station's adds are exactly the same as sister hot adult contemporary station CKCW-FM
in Moncton; however, Mediabase
now lists the station as of March 2011
for adds on the same Canadian hot AC panel as rival CHWV-FM. K100's playlist is more hard-edged over its CHWV-FM
rival, also airing adult top 40 music. As of August 2011, MBS's website identifies CIOK-FM, and sister station CKCW-FM
's, formats as being CHR or Contemporary Hit Radio
.
Frequency modulation
In telecommunications and signal processing, frequency modulation conveys information over a carrier wave by varying its instantaneous frequency. This contrasts with amplitude modulation, in which the amplitude of the carrier is varied while its frequency remains constant...
radio station broadcasting in the Greater Saint John
Saint John, New Brunswick
City of Saint John , or commonly Saint John, is the largest city in the province of New Brunswick, and the first incorporated city in Canada. The city is situated along the north shore of the Bay of Fundy at the mouth of the Saint John River. In 2006 the city proper had a population of 74,043...
area of New Brunswick
New Brunswick
New Brunswick is one of Canada's three Maritime provinces and is the only province in the federation that is constitutionally bilingual . The provincial capital is Fredericton and Saint John is the most populous city. Greater Moncton is the largest Census Metropolitan Area...
, Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
. The station currently carries a Hot AC format programmed from sister station, CKCW-FM
CKCW-FM
CKCW-FM is an Canadian radio station broadcasting at a frequency of 94.5 MHz in Moncton, New Brunswick. The station plays an adult top 40 format and is owned by the Maritime Broadcasting System....
in Moncton. Prior to July 2009, it aired an Adult Contemporary format.
The format change, happened a little after the same time cousin station CFQM-FM
CFQM-FM
CFQM-FM is a Canadian radio station broadcasting from Moncton, New Brunswick on 103.9 MHz. It currently plays classic hits music branded as 103.9 Max FM and is part of the Maritime Broadcasting System family of radio stations.-History:...
in Moncton changed from an Adult Contemporary format, to a Classic Hits
Classic hits
Classic hits is a radio format which generally includes rock and pop music from 1964 to 1989. The term is sometimes erroneously used as a synonym for the adult hits format, but is more accurately characterized as a contemporary style of the oldies format...
format in July 2009.
K100 was being programmed out of Moncton and in order to cut costs, MBS decided that instead of flipping K100 to a classic hits format (probably since sister stations CJYC-FM
CJYC-FM
CJYC-FM is a Canadian radio station broadcasting from Saint John, New Brunswick at 98.9 MHz. It is owned and operated by the Maritime Broadcasting System. 98.9 Big John FM plays "EVERYTHING THAT ROCKS" and, was known as C98 until August 2006....
and CFBC carry formats similar to classic hits
Classic hits
Classic hits is a radio format which generally includes rock and pop music from 1964 to 1989. The term is sometimes erroneously used as a synonym for the adult hits format, but is more accurately characterized as a contemporary style of the oldies format...
) they would change the format to a hot adult contemporary format to more effectively compete with rival CHWV-FM
CHWV-FM
CHWV-FM is a Modern Adult Contemporary station in Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada. It is better known as 97.3 The Wave. The station manager is David Boone and the program director is Scott Clements.-History:...
. CIOK-FM's switch to hot AC joined sister station CKCW-FM
CKCW-FM
CKCW-FM is an Canadian radio station broadcasting at a frequency of 94.5 MHz in Moncton, New Brunswick. The station plays an adult top 40 format and is owned by the Maritime Broadcasting System....
in Moncton, which moved from top 40 to hot AC by that same time.
On December 3, 1986, Mervyn Russell, representing a company to be incorporated received approval from the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) to operate a new FM radio station at Saint John. The station began broadcasting in 1987 with Gary Crowell as the GM, and Jim Goldrich returned to K100 from working at CJYQ in Newfoundland
Newfoundland and Labrador
Newfoundland and Labrador is the easternmost province of Canada. Situated in the country's Atlantic region, it incorporates the island of Newfoundland and mainland Labrador with a combined area of . As of April 2011, the province's estimated population is 508,400...
. K100's original studios and offices were on 400 Main Street in Place 400. In the mid-1990's, K100 moved their studios and offices to Union Street, where they are still located as of August 2011. In 1997, the station was purchased by Newcap Broadcasting
Newcap Broadcasting
Newfoundland Capital Corporation Limited is a major Canadian broadcasting company, majority-owned by Harold R. Steele. Newfoundland Capital is the parent company of Newcap Inc. . It is currently the number two private-sector radio broadcaster in Canada, just behind Astral Media...
and was re-purchased by MBS Radio
Maritime Broadcasting System
The Maritime Broadcasting System is a private broadcasting company with 21 radio stations serving several communities in Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and New Brunswick....
in 2005.
K100 was the long-time radio home of Saint John radio personality Bruce Weaver who hosted K100's morning show from 1991 to 2002 and made K100 #1 in the ratings during that time.
Although the station's reports are not on Mediabase
Mediabase
Mediabase is a music industry service that monitors radio station airplay in 180 US and Canadian markets. Mediabase publishes music charts and data based on the most played songs on terrestrial and satellite radio, and provides in-depth analytical tools for radio and record industry professionals...
, the station's adds are exactly the same as sister hot adult contemporary station CKCW-FM
CKCW-FM
CKCW-FM is an Canadian radio station broadcasting at a frequency of 94.5 MHz in Moncton, New Brunswick. The station plays an adult top 40 format and is owned by the Maritime Broadcasting System....
in Moncton; however, Mediabase
Mediabase
Mediabase is a music industry service that monitors radio station airplay in 180 US and Canadian markets. Mediabase publishes music charts and data based on the most played songs on terrestrial and satellite radio, and provides in-depth analytical tools for radio and record industry professionals...
now lists the station as of March 2011
2011 in radio
The following events occurred in radio broadcasting in 2011.-Events:*January 1: 2 Knoxville stations change formats as WDLF and WYLV flip to K-LOVE and Air 1 , and a few Pittsburgh station change formats, as ESPN Radio moves from WEAE to WBGG, and Radio Disney moves from WWCS to the renamed WDDZ,...
for adds on the same Canadian hot AC panel as rival CHWV-FM. K100's playlist is more hard-edged over its CHWV-FM
CHWV-FM
CHWV-FM is a Modern Adult Contemporary station in Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada. It is better known as 97.3 The Wave. The station manager is David Boone and the program director is Scott Clements.-History:...
rival, also airing adult top 40 music. As of August 2011, MBS's website identifies CIOK-FM, and sister station CKCW-FM
CKCW-FM
CKCW-FM is an Canadian radio station broadcasting at a frequency of 94.5 MHz in Moncton, New Brunswick. The station plays an adult top 40 format and is owned by the Maritime Broadcasting System....
's, formats as being CHR or Contemporary Hit Radio
Contemporary hit radio
Contemporary hit radio is a radio format that is common in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada and Australia that focuses on playing current and recurrent popular music as determined by the Top 40 music charts...
.
External links
- K100
- CIOK-FM history at Canadian Communications FoundationCanadian Communications FoundationThe Canadian Communications Foundation is a history of Canadian broadcasting for radio and television chronicles and documents. It also provides a history of radio and television stations, including networks, programs, broadcasters and many others....