CHKS FM 106.3 Sarnia, ON

Slogan/Positioner: K106.3, Great Classics and the Best New Rock

Format: Rock

Web site: www.k106fm.com

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Power/Height/Class: 50,000 watts / 407 feet / B, directional

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Call Sign History:

• FM 106.3: CHKS 5/1999
• AM 1110: CKTY 1988
• AM 1250: CKJD 1968

Call Sign Origin:

On Air Dates:

• June 16, 1999: 1:06pm on FM 106.3, testing started May 1999
• 1977: 1110 AM; silent 7/1999
• 1968: 1250 AM

Owner: Blackburn Radio

Telephone: (519) 432-5500

Notes/History:

• 7/1999: AM 1110 goes silent.
• 6/16/1999: Official launch of FM station at 1:06pm, country format of AM 1110 is dropped in favor of simulcast with 106.3.
• 6/4/1999: New format on FM to be Modern Rock Hits as K-106- station is now playing songs that fit this format without DJ's. Format eventually evolves into Mainstream Rock.
• 5/29/1999: FM Station is on the air testing, with an automated instrumental music loop tape.
• 1998: CKTY 1110 AM is approved to move to 106.3 FM by CRTC.
• 1994: Rogers Communications acquires Maclean-Hunter; Blue Water Broadcasting is spun off to Blackburn Radio.
• 1988: Call sign changed to CKTY, format to Country.
• 1987: CKJD and CJFI purchased by Blue Water Broadcasting, a subsidiary of Maclean-Hunter.
• 1981: Rogers launches sister station CJFI FM 99.9.
• 1977: Frequency change to 1110 AM.
• 1972: Acquired by Rogers Communications.
• 1968: On air at 1250 AM as CKJD, owner is Dancy Broadcasting.

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