[Calgarian]

Does anyone know what the deal is with all of the new radio stations in Calgary? there seems to be a new one every week.

[mersar]

Just 4 total since last fall (X at 92.9, Fuel at 90.3, Energy at 101.5 and the new CBC somewhere around 100, plus also the new Airdrie one but you can't pick it up if your anywhere south of Country Hills Blvd, or outside the valley in Cochrane). The CRTC decided that the population was large enough to support a few more stations a while back so we get a huge influx now. What will be interesting is to see how the market share changes, Vibe and CJay both got new direct competition that will probably eat a chunk of their listener base.

My only complaint is that the new stations don't have as clear a signal as the older ones, theres many spots around the city where I can barely pick up Energy 101.5 and even X can be fuzzy in the far NW.

[Boris2k7]

Hmmm, don't know. But I think more is better in this case. Still, not enough variety. I would hate to see yet another "lite 96" station or a vibe wannabe set up. For now, I am listening to X if only for the "no nickleback guarantee." But what I really want is a station that will play more edgy music, lots of metal and lyrics that tell of greater things than "getting dumped by that chick and then hating myself alot."

[0773|=\]

Commercial radio in general sucks...

You get five minutes of commercials, two to three songs, and that's followed by DJ's who usually don't shut up, sound extremely pretentious on the air, talk to callers about dick-all and play the same 50-60 songs all day, all week. They also don't have much in the way of music knowledge, they just play what someone tells them to play.

I've gained an appreciation for stations in Alberta like CKUA (I think it's 93.7 in Calgary, 94.9 in Edmonton). Literally no music is out of bounds on this network. Their library has somewhere in the neighbourhood of 1.5 million recordings and even if some of the music is not my taste, I usually learn something new about a genre and hear some rare recordings from the likes of Bob Dylan or one of the Marley's to make every listen a good one. Many of the hosts are musicians themselves, so they can often craft together some amazing programming.

College radio is often a treat every listen as well.

Just my two cents.

[mersar]

Yep. CJSW (U of C's student station) is a definite good choice, the programming ranges a huge amount but the variety is nice.

I'm currently rotating between X and Energy when I feel like music, which is getting less and less. My entire drive in to the city each morning is on QR pretty much every day, and some afternoons as well.

[DizzyEdge]

Hmmm, don't know. But I think more is better in this case. Still, not enough variety. I would hate to see yet another "lite 96" station or a vibe wannabe set up. For now, I am listening to X if only for the "no nickleback guarantee." But what I really want is a station that will play more edgy music, lots of metal and lyrics that tell of greater things than "getting dumped by that chick and then hating myself alot."

Not a big Simple Plan fan?

[krazycanuck]

I know X in regards to their signal is still waiting for their tower to be built. Because their licence is a somewhat low wattage compared to other Calgary stations, their tower has to be built larger to provide the same service as the other stations. Right now they are operating on a leased tower so the sound quality isn't what it should be, but should be improving.

Also, look for Rawlco radio to be launching their folk station later in the year.

[Calalb]

Also, look for Rawlco radio to be launching their folk station later in the year.

Has there been any news about a specific date for the launch? :shrug:

[feepa]

Does Calgary have a radio station that matches the format of Sonic here in Edmonton yet?
http://www.radiosonic.fm

[lubicon]

Does Calgary have a radio station that matches the format of Sonic here in Edmonton yet?
http://www.radiosonic.fm

X92.9 would be the one.

[Surferguy]

X92.9 would be the one.
I agree that X is the one emulating SOnic - however they are still lacking quite a bit... Garner Andrews = good X DJ's = idiots with zero charisma.

I said it!

[feepa]

I used to be jealous of the radio stations in Calgary until Sonic comes along. how quickly the tables turn. I know alot of Calgarians were envyous of that station. I guess X has come along since last time I actually tuned in to a Calgary radio station.
Driving to Calgary, I listen to Sonic till roughly Red deer, and then my CD collection till I'm back within Sonic range... I'll have to dial surf next time in Calgary for sure.

[skelts__ca]

I'm with Mersar. I'm on the AM dial most of the time (770 & 960). I'm glad you guys brought up Energy and Fuel, which I'll try out, but I'm getting less and less interested in the local stations. They're all let downs. 90.9 has its moments and I'll check out CKUA, but it's only a matter of time before I go to satellite.

[ctown.myth]

Yep, sat. is where it's at.

[Jay in Cowtown]

but it's only a matter of time before I go to satellite.

You'll never go back!

[Distill3d]

What oddly disappoints me about Calgary FM radio is that there is only 1 country station while Edmonton has two (Big Earl and CSIN)...not that I'm a big country music fan, but we are home to the largest rodeo in Canada, and we have a large agricultural region around us, you would think we had more then one Country station on FM

That aside, my perfence is QR77 or Q107.

[0773|=\]

I honestly can't stand Sonic 102.9... They used to have a more comprehensive line-up of indie groups, but I'm floored that an indie rock station with the 'Sonic' name doesn't even play any music by Sonic Youth, one of the granddaddy's of the genre.

They're turning into an album-rock station like The Bear, or CJAY, and they'll only play indie groups when they're coming to town before dumping them again. I also can't understand the appeal of Garner Andrews. Does he actually ever sound like he's talking to you or does he just seem to be riding some make-believe ego of his?

I've given satellite radio a go, and it's decent for the lack of commercials, but I still prefer CKUA because of the community that supports the station. It's decidedly Albertan and I love it. They're in the middle of one of their semi-annual fundraisers right now, so if you give them a listen don't be turned off by their constant needling the listener for money... this only happens for 3 weeks, then it's back to the standard programming for another six months before the next fund-drive.

[Rob D]

My biggest complaint with nearly all the commercial FM stations in Calgary is the almost universal idiotic ramblings by the hosts on the morning shows. Fuel 90.3 has one of the crappiest morning shows. Generally it is hard to tell the difference between morning shows period.

[The Kid]

I've had sat radio now for two years and don't miss local radio at all. The only thing I'll still tune into locally is QR once in awhile.

No Forbes has been the best part. Couldn't take any more fart jokes!

[Calgarian]

My biggest complaint with nearly all the commercial FM stations in Calgary is the almost universal idiotic ramblings by the hosts on the morning shows. Fuel 90.3 has one of the crappiest morning shows. Generally it is hard to tell the difference between morning shows period.

I still think Jerry Forbes is good for a laugh. I don't get the satellite radio craze, why not just get an mp3 player and put it on shuffle.

[401_King]

bring back the old Vibe 98.5 when they actually played urban music.

[The Kid]

I still think Jerry Forbes is good for a laugh. I don't get the satellite radio craze, why not just get an mp3 player and put it on shuffle.

Because sat radio is not just about music, of which there is a zillion choices.

It's got tons of talk, news, comedy, sports....you name it. And if you travel all over the place, no dead air!

[entheosfog]

I haven't been a big FM radio person since the '90s but I used to listen to CJSW quite a bit. But there's only so much german music I can digest on a Saturday morning.

Ever since buying my iPod and having 4000+ songs on shuffle, it's hard to listen to anything else.

Which brings me to my main complaints about commercial radio: too many damn commercials, annoying announcers, having to sit through crappy over-played Can-Con just to hear a song you like, etc etc. Satellite could be good but I'm too much of a music nerd to not be in total control of what I listen to.

So, yeah, that's where I'm at...

[fatboy]

What oddly disappoints me about Calgary FM radio is that there is only 1 country station while Edmonton has two (Big Earl and CSIN)...not that I'm a big country music fan, but we are home to the largest rodeo in Canada, and we have a large agricultural region around us, you would think we had more then one Country station on FM

That aside, my perfence is QR77 or Q107.

1 country is too manyyyyy
XM is the way to go, no talking idiot dj's and no commericials.

[Jay in Cowtown]

[QUOTE=fatboy;2798312]1 country is too manyyyyy
XM is the way to go, no talking idiot dj's and no commericials.[/QUOTES]



Sirius is the best... There's no morning show like Howard!!!

[0773|=\]

I should also mention I listen a fair bit to CJSR in Edmonton (88.5) the U of A station.

Some of the shows are worthwhile, Tuesday afternoons, there is one called Backpocket Songbook, with an extremely good ecclectic blend of independent artists. This station also has one of the best bluegrass shows around on Thursday evenings, some prog-rock on Wednesday, folk-roots at various times during the week, and various genres that I'm less into, myself, but have very worthwhile playlists all throughout the week.

I don't mind if hosts talk a bit, but they need to sound intelligent-- particularly with regards to the music they're playing. They should also sound like they're actually talking to me, not this pretentious "look at me I'm so cool" kind of radio attitude...

[christopherj]

They're turning into an album-rock station like The Bear, or CJAY, and they'll only play indie groups when they're coming to town before dumping them again. I also can't understand the appeal of Garner Andrews. Does he actually ever sound like he's talking to you or does he just seem to be riding some make-believe ego of his?

Sadly, it's called making money. And now that Rogers owns the station, they want to make lots of it. The fact is Fall Out Boy, etc bring in more listeners (and therefore more money) than most indie bands.

Not sure what you mean about Garner. I find him to be great. Better than just about everything in the city (although I have a weak spot for Pepper and Dillon on the Bouce, although I don't like the music there).

The real gem on Sonic was Adam Thompson. He had great music knowledge, kept in short on the air while still being interesting/funny/informative as needed. Sonic has not been the same since he left.

[krazycanuck]

Has there been any news about a specific date for the launch? :shrug:

no, radio stations are generally pretty secretive with long-term launch dates. This is just a recent story which I gathered this from:

Kent Newson Named Station Manager @ Rawlco Calgary
Ottawa ON from MMU

Kent Newson has resigned as Program Director for Majic 100 and 939 BOB FM in Ottawa.

He has accepted an opportunity with Rawlco to be the Station Manager at their new station in Calgary. He'll remain with CHUM Ottawa until the fall.

rereading this, perhaps a winter launch is more likely.


What oddly disappoints me about Calgary FM radio is that there is only 1 country station while Edmonton has two (Big Earl and CSIN)...not that I'm a big country music fan, but we are home to the largest rodeo in Canada, and we have a large agricultural region around us, you would think we had more then one Country station on FM

That aside, my perfence is QR77 or Q107.

Edmonton actually has 3 with CFCW broadcasting from I believe it is Camrose. Calgary also has 2, with classic country on 1060. Unfortunately for Big Earl in Edmontonthey have never had much in the way of ratings since they launched. The listeners of CISN are much like Country 105 here (both Corus stations as well) in that they are pretty loyal and wouldnt be likely to change stations. Newcap might try to flip California to a country station once their initial CRTC licence is up as well.


What will be interesting is to see how the market share changes, Vibe and CJay both got new direct competition that will probably eat a chunk of their listener base.
.

from the most recent ratings survey only X was online at this time, but there was a definate shake-up:

S1 07 S4 06 S3 06

CKRY 10.9 12.7 13.7 Country 105
CHFM 9.8 10.5 9.4 Lite 96
CFGQ 8.9 5.9 6.8 Q107
CJAY 8.9 12.4 12.3 Cjay 92
CIBK 8.8 8.9 11.0 Vibe 98.5
CKIS 8.2 9.7 9.3 Jack FM
CHQR 8.1 9.8 7.3 AM770
CBR 7.3 7.4 5.6 CBC radio 1
CFEX 3.9 x92.9
CFAC 3.8 2.4 2.0 Fan 960
CBRFM 3.5 3.4 2.8 CBC radio 2
CKMX 3.2 2.9 2.8 classic country 1060
CIQX 2.4 2.5 2.6 California
CFFR 1.9 1.5 1.5 660 news

[Bigtime]

from the most recent ratings survey only X was online at this time, but there was a definate shake-up:

S1 07 S4 06 S3 06

CKRY 10.9 12.7 13.7 Country 105
CHFM 9.8 10.5 9.4 Lite 96
CFGQ 8.9 5.9 6.8 Q107
CJAY 8.9 12.4 12.3 Cjay 92
CIBK 8.8 8.9 11.0 Vibe 98.5
CKIS 8.2 9.7 9.3 Jack FM
CHQR 8.1 9.8 7.3 AM770
CBR 7.3 7.4 5.6 CBC radio 1
CFEX 3.9 x92.9
CFAC 3.8 2.4 2.0 Fan 960
CBRFM 3.5 3.4 2.8 CBC radio 2
CKMX 3.2 2.9 2.8 classic country 1060
CIQX 2.4 2.5 2.6 California
CFFR 1.9 1.5 1.5 660 news

I'll be very interested in seeing things shake up once the next ratings come out with all these new stations being represented.

At least now I can surf the stations and usually find something on that I can listen too. And anything with increased competition that can help rid us of Gerry Forbes is more than ok with me, there is a person that I just can't stand. And let us not forget he used to do the voice work for the radio ads for Point of View developments!! :hell:

[chenmau]

Musically, I think Sonic is better than x92.9. But they have Garner - and he's annoying. Not so annoying as Forbes, but annoying enough.
I listen to AM660 for the news.

[krazycanuck]

[QUOTE=chenmau;2799361]Musically, I think Sonic is better than x92.9. [QUOTE]

agreed 100%. Although I haven't listened to Sonic since they were taken over by Rogers, so that might have changed. From what I recall though Sonic played a bigger variety of music. X does not have a very large playlist in comparison and plays some artists that make me scratch my head as to why they are on an alternative rock station at all (see tragically hip).

[chenmau]

Although I haven't listened to Sonic since they were taken over by Rogers, so that might have changed.

I didn't hear about that. When did it happen?

[krazycanuck]

I didn't hear about that. When did it happen?

I believe it was about 6 months ago. They used to be independantly owned.

[Surferguy]

[QUOTE=chenmau;2799361]Musically, I think Sonic is better than x92.9. [QUOTE]

agreed 100%. Although I haven't listened to Sonic since they were taken over by Rogers, so that might have changed. From what I recall though Sonic played a bigger variety of music. X does not have a very large playlist in comparison and plays some artists that make me scratch my head as to why they are on an alternative rock station at all (see tragically hip).

X plays the hip because the Hip were the biggest Canadian act rolling through the nineties. See: DAY FOR NIGHT. And for a station that plays alot of popular nineties music (Nirvana, pearl jam and soundgarden etc) the tragically hip fit that time period and fill Canadian content. Not to mention that it is good music in general.

[yads]

No Forbes has been the best part. Couldn't take any more fart jokes!

Jerry Forbes is such a hack. I cannot believe he actually thinks he's funny. Anyone listen to Mike Richards on the Fan. It's gotten worse with the additions of Jenna and the new guy, but it still has some really funny bits.

[yads]

X plays the hip because the Hip were the biggest Canadian act rolling through the nineties.

I think it has more to do with satisfying CANCON rules. This is why you hear the same Hip/Rush/Bryan Adams/BTO songs on the radio, over and over and over.

[chenmau]

X plays the hip because the Hip were the biggest Canadian act rolling through the nineties. See: DAY FOR NIGHT. And for a station that plays alot of popular nineties music (Nirvana, pearl jam and soundgarden etc) the tragically hip fit that time period and fill Canadian content. Not to mention that it is good music in general.

I like the Hip, but there are so many Canadian acts that are truly independent and are considered alternative or modern rock that X could be playing. This is the biggest reason why they're not as good as Sonic: pure laziness. They don't want to try anything new.

[Surferguy]

^^^ well if you look to see the actual songs that are played on X in relation to the songs played on the other stations

example - CJAY and 107.3 - Hip - new orleans, blow at high dough, courage and Ahead by a Century

X- Grace too, greasy Jungle, pigeon camera

I agree that can con gets a huge over kill with pop bands (prime example with Nickleback) but X in regrads to the hip alone seems to play a few of the dark horses - which I like. They are not going to pump out the same three songs by the band because that was there "big hit."

All that said - x still has a way to go before it gets to bitchin status - I am still heavy on my Ipod...

[christopherj]

I didn't hear about that. When did it happen?

January 1, 2007.

The former owners were a private company with shareholders who wanted to retire, so they sold all of their Alberta radio stations to Rogers, and BC ones to some other company.

[Hootch]

I have to listen to the Bounce at work, and I swear if I hear "Girlfriend" one more time, I'm going to start mailing bombs to Avril Lavigne. :)

I'm totally kidding but she makes me want to rip my hair out. I can't stand that no-talent skank.

[Jay in Cowtown]

Jerry Forbes is such a hack. I cannot believe he actually thinks he's funny. Anyone listen to Mike Richards on the Fan. It's gotten worse with the additions of Jenna and the new guy, but it still has some really funny bits.

Mike Richards is hilarious... I know Jenna and I think she's a great sportscaster, but she's better suited for that hour show she does after Richards.

I'll forever miss Joe on the Big Show.

[SpongeG]

does calgary have an all traffic station?

poor LG73 in vancouver tried to be a "man" talk station then a sport station and is now a traffic station - its pretty good nothing but traffic

[srperrycgy]

The City has an automated Traveller Advisory Radio at 97.5 FM, but the signal covers a very small area in the SW. But we have two news/talk stations that cover traffic extensively.

[mersar]

I do believe the city wants to expand 97.5 though, but even if they did they need to do some other upgrades (stop using Microsoft's voice simulator software and have someone actually record the notices to start) before I'd consider listening to it even if only to check the traffic and jump back to something else. I can't stand it as it currently is.

But yeah, both 770 and 660 do traffic, 660 is something like every 10 minutes 24/7, and QR is every 10 mins during the day until 6:30 or so.

[mydssbin]

Anyone listen to Jackfm Calgary, your opinion? I listen to it all the time along with QR77. Yea I’am old but that’s not the point!!:rolleyes:

[Jay in Cowtown]

Anyone listen to Jackfm Calgary, your opinion? I listen to it all the time along with QR77. Yea I’am old but that’s not the point!!:rolleyes:

I bet I'm the only one here that understands your Username. lol

[Calgarian]

I hate jack FM

[Policy Wonk]

I bet I'm the only one here that understands your Username. lol

I have a hunch... I'm guessing 110 and 119 are two of his favorite numbers.

[Jay in Cowtown]

I have a hunch... I'm guessing 110 and 119 are two of his favorite numbers.

lol!!!

[entheosfog]

Anyone listen to Jackfm Calgary, your opinion? I listen to it all the time along with QR77. Yea I’am old but that’s not the point!!:rolleyes:

Jack will sometimes roll out the lesser-played (at least in Calgary, that is) 80s songs once in a while but they still play a lot of crap-rock and, like any Canadian radio station, overplay the can-con. But they go to extremes with Alanis Morissette. They play her so many times throughout the day and always play that thank you India song. Ugh!! I only know this because at my work we have the intercoms on the phones play Jack and it can't be changed :hell:
But that's where headphones and an iPod come in very handy. And I don't have to listen to commercials all day.

[Calalb]

These are the latest Calgary radio ratings released Oct1,07

S3 07 S1 07
CKRY 11.5 10.9 COUNTRY105
CIBK 9.0 8.8 VIBE98.5
CHFM 7.9 9.8 LITE96
CBCAM 7.8 7.3 RADIO1
CHQR 7.8 8.1 QR77
CJAY 7.8 8.9 CJAY92
CKIS 7.4 8.2 JACKFM
CBCFM 4.3 3.5 RADIO2
CFGQ 4.2 8.9 Q107
CKCE 3.8 NEW ENERGY101.5
CFEX 3.7 3.9 X92.9
CKMX 2.7 3.2 CLASSIC COUNTRY1060
CFFR 2.5 1.9 660NEWS
CFAC 1.9 3.8 FAN960
CFUL 1.9 NEW FUEL90.3
CIQX 1.7 2.4 CALIFORNIA103

[The Geographer]

When are they going to set up an Industrial/EBM station? :(

For now, CBC Radio 2 is cool. :banana:

[skrish]

These are the latest Calgary radio ratings released Oct1,07

S3 07 S1 07
CKRY 11.5 10.9 COUNTRY105


It's funny how I have lived my entire life in Calgary and have never once listened to this station.

[feepa]

only mentioning this because sonic was brought up earlier in the thread, but Sonics rating has gone down...

1. 630 CHED -- 11.9 share

2. The Bear -- 11.6

3. EZ Rock -- 8.4

4. Joe -- 8.2

5. K-Rock -- 7.5

6. CISN -- 6.3
6. Sonic -- 6.3

8. The Bounce -- 6.0

9. CFCW -- 5.7

10. CBC 1 -- 4.7

11. Cool 880 -- 3.3

12. Magic -- 3.0

13. CBC 2 -- 2.8

14. Big Earl -- 2.7

15. The Team -- 1.8

[Boris2k7]

When are they going to set up an Industrial/EBM station? :(

For now, CBC Radio 2 is cool. :banana:

Damn straight, I love industrial. More of the metal-industrial side though.

For now, I have to resign myself to Megawatt Mayhem on CJSW for my metal needs, since I never get out to actual events/concerts. Other than that, there is my slowly growing collection of albums and MP3's (I only buy albums for my fav bands though, since I am very reluctant to put any money into the recording industry).

[Doug]

CanCon rules more or less comdemn Canadian radio to sucking. There simply isn't enough material to satisfy the arbitrary 35% Canadian content edict. This more or less forces stations into middle of the road formats as that is where it is easiest to hit the quota (why do you think every station in Canada plays "Life is a Highway" by Tom Cochrane at least once per day?).

Wasn't a jazz station somewhere in Ontario recently forced to change formats because it is impossible to find enough CanCon jazz to hit the 35%?

[Jay in Cowtown]

CanCon rules more or less comdemn Canadian radio to sucking. There simply isn't enough material to satisfy the arbitrary 35% Canadian content edict. This more or less forces stations into middle of the road formats as that is where it is easiest to hit the quota (why do you think every station in Canada plays "Life is a Highway" by Tom Cochrane at least once per day?).

Wasn't a jazz station somewhere in Ontario recently forced to change formats because it is impossible to find enough CanCon jazz to hit the 35%?

Fucking Communism at its finest!

[psych1]

[QUOTE=Jay in Cowtown;3111544]Fucking Communism at its finest!

This is great! Right wing argumentation at its best :haha: . State an opinion, back it up with rumour and then call the oposition "communists".

[Policy Wonk]

I wonder how Sirius and XM would rate on that list, it looks like every other car has an a satellite radio antenna. Although I know alot of those are factory installed and might not be in use.

I have Sirius and haven't listened to Calgary radio in years,

[lubicon]

This is great! Right wing argumentation at its best :haha: . State an opinion, back it up with rumour and then call the oposition "communists".

The centre and left are just as good at this as well. State an opinion, back it up with a rumour, and call it 'American Style'.

Back to the numbers, wasn't CISN #1 in Edmonton for years?? Quite a fall if they have dropped that far. And news/talk radio at #1 is interesting.

Interesting to look at the numbers in Edmonton vs Calgary. 2 cities of similar population in a similar market (Alberta) yet the ratings are quite different for each station. I guess it shows that there is a difference in 'personality' betweenthe 2 cities. You would think the popularity of varous formats would be similar in each city but that does not appear to be the case.

[Jay in Cowtown]

I wonder how Sirius and XM would rate on that list, it looks like every other car has an a satellite radio antenna. Although I know alot of those are factory installed and might not be in use.

I have Sirius and haven't listened to Calgary radio in years,

I've had Sirius since they started selling it here and recently just bought an SUV with XM... it's hard to listen to terrestrial anymore!

In a way satellite radio is getting away with murder considering the bullshit content rules for regular radio... they only have a percentage of Canadian channels, not a percentage of Canadian content on each individual channel.

A friend of mine was promised by Harper in 2004 that if he got into power he'd revamp the CRTC and allow any foreign signal into Canada that wanted to be here... hopefully he gets his majority next election!

[Rob D]

100.3 FM should be on the air before the year is over - they are owned by Rawlco out of Saskatoon. Can't recall what their planned format is to be though.

Has anyone seen the new TV station (CKCS - branded as CTS) yet? I believe it broadcasts on channel 32 and is on Shaw Cable 51. It is a Christian based station out of Ontario. A sister station in Edmonton also went on the air on Thanksgiving Day. So far, I have not found it on the Telus TV lineup even though they are obligated to carry it if I am not mistaken.

Mostly religious based programs in the early morning and then old shows like 7th Heaven, Laverne & Shirley, Family Ties, etc. every night. Nothing to get excited about IMO.

[Calalb]

100.3 FM should be on the air before the year is over - they are owned by Rawlco out of Saskatoon. Can't recall what their planned format is to be though.

The new Rawlco station is planning a folk/acoustic format and will be heard at 97.7 FM (new frequency given) whenever they go to air.

[Rob D]

The new Rawlco station is planning a folk/acoustic format and will be heard at 97.7 FM (new frequency given) whenever they go to air.

Right now 97.7 FM is the frequency that the City of Calgary is using for traffic updates.

I see that Rawlco has been granted permission to change frequencies by the CRTC. I wonder what will become of the city's traffic station then!

Rawlco is authorized to change the frequency of the Specialty FM radio station in Calgary approved in Broadcasting Decision 2006-322 (http://www.crtc.gc.ca/archive/ENG/Decisions/2006/db2006-322.htm), from 100.3 MHz (channel 262C) to 97.7 MHz (channel 249C1); to increase the average ERP from 19,000 watts to an ERP of 100,000 watts; to increase the antenna height; and to relocate the transmitter

[freeweed]

Mostly religious based programs in the early morning and then old shows like 7th Heaven, Laverne & Shirley, Family Ties, etc. every night. Nothing to get excited about IMO.

A Christian station playing Family Ties, eh?

I guess people have forgotten the crazy protests about that show from the religious right in the 80s. :haha:

Hell, L&S was pretty controversial to the "family values" types in its day.

Makes it fun when you hear some religious type rant about something more current. Those who forget history...

[Calalb]

Right now 97.7 FM is the frequency that the City of Calgary is using for traffic updates.

Actually, the station you are referring to CIRI is located at 97.5 on the FM dial.

[Rob D]

Actually, the station you are referring to CIRI is located at 97.5 on the FM dial.

It will still have to move elsewhere on the dial then, as a 100,000 watt station at 97.7 will wipe its signal right out.

[jeffwhit]

CanCon rules more or less comdemn Canadian radio to sucking. There simply isn't enough material to satisfy the arbitrary 35% Canadian content edict. This more or less forces stations into middle of the road formats as that is where it is easiest to hit the quota (why do you think every station in Canada plays "Life is a Highway" by Tom Cochrane at least once per day?).

Wasn't a jazz station somewhere in Ontario recently forced to change formats because it is impossible to find enough CanCon jazz to hit the 35%?

Clearly you haven't listened to the radio in 15 years.

[freeweed]

Clearly you haven't listened to the radio in 15 years.

Yeah, we have Nickelback now.

I only wish I was kidding. Most still play the obligatory 10 Hip tracks per day, though. :haha:

[Doug]

Clearly you haven't listened to the radio in 15 years.

Nope - had to suffer through Canadian conent all summer in Calgary. The stations seems to synchronize the CanCon like they do commercials.

[krazycanuck]

It's funny how I have lived my entire life in Calgary and have never once listened to this station.

That's too bad, you miss hearing yours truly!

[Rob D]

Nope - had to suffer through Canadian conent all summer in Calgary. The stations seems to synchronize the CanCon like they do commercials.

There are a lot of very talented Canadian musicians. Canada's best can hold their own against the best on the planet.

[freeweed]

There are a lot of very talented Canadian musicians. Canada's best can hold their own against the best on the planet.

The existence of CanCon rules say otherwise.

There is some good stuff out there though. Just not enough for 35% good.

Then again, I'm unpatriotic and cannot stand Kim Mitchell or the womanly screeching known as Rush. :haha:

[Jay in Cowtown]

The existence of CanCon rules say otherwise.

There is some good stuff out there though. Just not enough for 35% good.

Then again, I'm unpatriotic and cannot stand Kim Mitchell or the womanly screeching known as Rush. :haha:

Yup, but my true hatred is reserved for the worst band in the world... The Tragically Hip :yuck:

[freeweed]

Yup, but my true hatred is reserved for the worst band in the world... The Tragically Hip :yuck:

Never forget Nickelback.

With that, we've covered the trifecta of "Canadian rock dreck that would never have made it anywhere without CanCon forcing them down our throats, and now people think they're talented international successes".

Although there are a lot of runner-ups. Barenaked Ladies and the Crash Test Dummies are instant station-turners in my car. I won't even mention Celine, cuz that should be obvious. :haha:

To be fair though, there's at least a glimmer of hope coming outta Montreal lately - Mobile and Sam Roberts might be the first Canadian music in 2 decades that isn't half bad, sells a bunch of albums, yet isn't overplayed every 20 minutes on every freaking FM station.

[skrish]

That's too bad, you miss hearing yours truly!

Are you a DJ or a musician? Pretty cool either way.

[Rob D]

Although not a Calgary station, there is a new FM station in High River at 99.7 FM (CKXO) doing on air testing right now.

[entheosfog]

Yup, but my true hatred is reserved for the worst band in the world... The Tragically Hip :yuck:

I thought I was the only Canadian who hated them!

[Rob D]

Found this information on Wikipedia regarding television stations in Alberta.
Calgary (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calgary)


Channel 2: CICT (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CICT-TV) (Global (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Global_Television_Network))
Channel 4: CFCN (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CFCN-TV) (CTV (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CTV_television_network))
Channel 5: CKAL (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CKAL-TV) (Citytv (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Citytv))
Channel 9: CBRT (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CBRT) (CBC (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CBC_Television))
Channel 13: CIAN (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Access_Alberta) (Access Alberta (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Access_Alberta))
Channel 16: CBRFT (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CBXFT) (SRC (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/T%C3%A9l%C3%A9vision_de_Radio-Canada))
Channel 32: CKCS (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CKCS-TV) (CTS (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crossroads_Television_System)), new in 2007
Channel 38: CHXC (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CHXC-TV) (OMNI (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OMNI_Television)), new in 2007
Channel 44: CHCA-1 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CHCA-TV) (CH (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CH_%28television_system%29)), new in 2007

[Calgarian]

Yup, but my true hatred is reserved for the worst band in the world... The Tragically Hip :yuck:

I love The Hip, Canada's best band by far!

[SpongeG]

A Christian station playing Family Ties, eh?

I guess people have forgotten the crazy protests about that show from the religious right in the 80s. :haha:

Hell, L&S was pretty controversial to the "family values" types in its day.

Makes it fun when you hear some religious type rant about something more current. Those who forget history...


haha

I was in the states last week and they have PAX which is a "christian based" channel

and they were showing reruns of Who's the boss! :shrug: :haha:

[Calalb]

Traffic advisory station CIRI FM 97.5 is reporting that as of next Wednesday Feb.20 they will start broadcasting city-wide and their new frequency will be 106.5 FM.

[Jay in Cowtown]

I love The Hip, Canada's best band by far!

I didn't go to University in Canada, so I missed that lecture on how you can't be a good intellectual Canadian without liking the Tragically Hip... it seems that all my friends with a Canadian degree here love the Hip, and look at you as though you have horns if you say otherwise. In fact I've gone to blows over this debate while playing poker with a some douchebag.

The way I see it, the Hip had one good song... Locked in the Trunk of a Car, and made a career with the help of Cancon bringing up things I could care less about in the lyrics of their piss poor songs... such as the Toronto Maple Leafs!

[The Chemist]

I didn't go to University in Canada, so I missed that lecture on how you can't be a good intellectual Canadian without liking the Tragically Hip... it seems that all my friends with a Canadian degree here love the Hip, and look at you as though you have horns if you say otherwise. In fact I've gone to blows over this debate while playing poker with a some douchebag.

The way I see it, the Hip had one good song... Locked in the Trunk of a Car, and made a career with the help of Cancon bringing up things I could care less about in the lyrics of their piss poor songs... such as the Toronto Maple Leafs!


The Hip would have been successful with or without Cancon. :rolleyes: If you think 'Locked In the Trunk of a Car' is their only good song, you obviously haven't listened to much of their music.

I can understand people not liking them, but calling them the world's worst band and saying they have 'piss poor songs' is way, way over the top.

[Regulator75]

I can understand people not liking them, but calling them the world's worst band and saying they have 'piss poor songs' is way, way over the top.

Save this type of talk for Nickelback...:yuck:

[DLLB]

I sure miss the old crew on Q107. They had a great interaction between them and were very entertaining. I don't mean it to be a knock on the new guys but they really aren't anywhere as good as the old crew.

I think Q107 made a mistake.

[Calalb]

Rawlco Radio station CIGY 97.7 FM began testing today.(Feb.19)

[Nudrock]

I sure miss the old crew on Q107. They had a great interaction between them and were very entertaining. I don't mean it to be a knock on the new guys but they really aren't anywhere as good as the old crew.

I think Q107 made a mistake.

I agree. They (Q107 and print media) really hyped the new guy as someone amazing from Montreal who is brought in to take some of the CJAY market share. After listening to them for the past month, I feel let down.
In my opinion Q107 has taken a step in the wrong direction.

[Ayreonaut]

I've been out of town and haven't listened to Q in a month, how many people were switched out? I remember them mentioning it just before I left, but haven't heard the new guy, what time slot is he in, and who did he replace?

[Nudrock]

I've been out of town and haven't listened to Q in a month, how many people were switched out? I remember them mentioning it just before I left, but haven't heard the new guy, what time slot is he in, and who did he replace?

I'm not sure on the spelling of all their names....

Morning Crew
Out - Bruce Kenyon, Young Stephens, Sue Deihl
In - Terry DiMonte and Peppermint Patty

Kenyon is now on 770AM morning talk show.

DiMonte and Kenyon are similar but Kenyon seemed to have a lot more fun.

[Ayreonaut]

I rarely caught the morning show. Peppermint Patty?!?

[mersar]

I'm not sure on the spelling of all their names....

Morning Crew
Out - Bruce Kenyon, Young Stephens, Sue Deihl
In - Terry DiMonte and Peppermint Patty

Kenyon is now on 770AM morning talk show.

DiMonte and Kenyon are similar but Kenyon seemed to have a lot more fun.

And Kenyon replaced Sterling Fox, who I much preferred. Kenyon almost seems to be trying too hard, and as such comes across not that great compared to Fox.

[mr.John]

Ha Ha Ha you poor people of Calgary are stuck with Terry Dimonte, this fat no talent wind bag stunk up Montreal's airwaves for over 2 decades. How any radio station(Q107) can pay a has been clown like Dimonte $450,000 a year is beyond me.

[srperrycgy]

So who is the highest-paid windbag now anyway? :cool:

[Jay in Cowtown]

How any radio station(Q107) can pay a has been clown like Dimonte $450,000 a year is beyond me.

What!?! are you serious?

[mr.John]

Info comes from an article printed in the Calgary Herald on Feb.5 by Heath McCoy (can someone provide a link to that story, I have no clue how to do it)

[DizzyEdge]

I haven't dropped into this thread for about a year, but now my car 'dial' never leaves x92.9... I wuv the 90s and new music that all the scenesters listen to haha.

[Ayreonaut]

I only listen to radio (and only Q) when I'm driving, abd only because I don't have a cd player in the old van. One exception is Saturday nights from 10-12, Megawatt Mayhem on 90.9, two hours of metal. I'd like to start a metal station, but I'm pretty sure the audience wouldn't be big enough. It would only be good metal, mostly prog and power, Opeth being the only death metal related band (because they're prog). I'd have to approve all music played. It wouldn't fly though.

[240glt]

Heh... we had a similar program on CJSR up here called The Death Toll... really good, even for a non-metal head like me. Unfortunately it's no longer on air.

[Ayreonaut]

CJSR? Funny, the station I listen to is CJSW, I'm pretty sure it's the U of C station or something like that.