CJRI-FM was a radio station in Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada, which broadcast on 104.5 MHz. The station broadcast a Christian format and was owned by long-time local broadcaster Ross "Lunatic" Ingram, who also hosted the morning show. The station aired a mix of music including Southern gospel and Praise music, as well as talk and teaching programs from religious leaders such as David Jeremiah and Dr. Charles Stanley. CJRI-FM was also licensed to operate several rebroadcasters around New Brunswick.
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| Broadcast area | |
| Frequency | 104.5 MHz |
| Branding | CJRI |
| Programming | |
| Format | Christian |
| Ownership | |
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| History | |
First air date | May 18, 2005 |
Last air date | August 31, 2023 |
Former frequencies | 94.7 MHz (2005–2008) |
Call sign meaning | Owner Ross Ingram |
| Technical information | |
| Class | LP |
| Power | 50 watts |
| HAAT | 32 meters (105 ft) |
| Links | |
| Website | cjrifm.com |
In August 2023, the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) denied CJRI's license renewal application due to the "severity of numerous instances of non-compliance, the station’s history and the licensee’s failure to respond to the commission, including failing to appear at a May public hearing" and ordered that it cease broadcasting by August 31, 2023.[1] As of September 1, 2023[update], the CJRI website made no mention of a shutdown, and its online stream has since ceased, continuing to broadcast live programming.[2]
History
editThe station had been on the air since May 18, 2005, originally on 94.7 FM.[3]
Due to interference from WBCQ-FM, a radio station which launched in Monticello, Maine, in September 2008, CJRI-FM applied to the Canadian Radio-Television and Telecommunications Commission for a frequency change to 104.5. This application was approved on November 27, 2008.[4]
Rebroadcasters
edit| City of license | Identifier | Frequency | Power | RECNet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodstock | CJRI-FM-1 | 101.1 FM | 50 watts | Query |
| St. Stephen | CJRI-FM-2 | 99.9 FM | 50 watts | Query |
| New Bandon | CJRI-FM-3 | 99.7 FM | 50 watts | Query |
References
edit- ^ "Radio & Podcast News - Evanov's AM 1380 in Brantford goes dark". 10 August 2023.
- ^ "CJRI live stream". Retrieved September 1, 2023.
- ^ Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2004-523
- ^ Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2008-329
External links
edit- CJRI Radio
- CJRI-FM at The History of Canadian Broadcasting by the Canadian Communications Foundation
- CJRI-FM in the REC Canadian station database