CKBT-FM

CKBT-FM is a Canadian radio station broadcasting at 91.5 FM in Kitchener, Ontario. The station broadcasts a CHR/Top 40 format branded as 91.5 The Beat, with studios & offices located in Kitchener, However, its transmitter is south of Ayr. The station is owned by Corus Entertainment.

CKBT-FM
CityKitchener, Ontario
Broadcast areaWaterloo Region
Frequency91.5 MHz (FM)
Branding91.5 The Beat
SloganThe #1 Hit Music Station
Programming
FormatCHR/Top 40
Ownership
OwnerCorus Entertainment
(Corus Premium Television Ltd.)
Sister stationsCJDV-FM
History
First air dateJanuary 2004
Call sign meaningC Kitchener's BeaT
Technical information
ClassB
ERP3,600 watts average
10,000 watts peak
HAAT232.5 meters (763 ft)
Links
Website91.5 The Beat

Based on the current format, CKBT-FM competes with CFCA-FM.

History

The station was launched by CanWest Global in January 2004.[1] The original studios were at 235 King Street East, Suite 120, Kitchener. The station originally aired a rhythmic top 40 format (e.g. hip hop, reggae and R&B), until switching to its current format in 2005.

In September 2006, Corus Entertainment, already owner of CJDV-FM in nearby Cambridge, announced it would buy CKBT and Winnipeg's CJZZ-FM (now CJGV-FM) from CanWest, subject to Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) approval. The transaction was approved by the CRTC on July 6, 2007,[2] and as of July 29, 2007, CKBT was officially made part of Corus Entertainment's radio properties.

On August 14, 2009, CKBT moved into a new broadcast facility with sister station CJDV-FM at 50 Sportsworld Crossing Road, Kitchener.

91.5 The Beat second logo

Current Programming
  • The Beat Breakfast with Scott Fox & Kat Callaghan - weekdays, 5:30 - 9:30am
  • Mid-day's with Melanie - weekdays, 10am - 2pm
  • Drive Home with Joey Castillo - weekdays, 3 - 7pm
  • The Beat Mix @ 6 with DJ Flash - weeknights, 6 - 7pm
  • The Beat @ Night with Mr. D - weeknights, 7pm - 12am
  • The Beat Brunch with Scott Fox & Kat Callaghan - Saturdays, 9am - 12pm
  • Throwback Sundays - Sundays, 12 - 3pm

Former/Notable Hosts & Live-To-Air DJs
  • Laura Geddess (Now with CIQM-FM and CFCA-FM)
  • Carlos Benevides (Now with CFLT-FM)
  • Mike Devine (Now with CJDV-FM)
  • Dave Jutzi
  • Adele Newton (Now with CHYM-FM)
  • Sophie Moroz (Now with CKKL-FM)
  • Mike Farwell (Now with CKGL)
  • Kwame
  • Sandra Klaric
  • AJ (JJ King)
  • Fletch
  • Kathy Wall
  • Christin Parkinson
  • Ru Dawg (Matt Ruiss)
  • Mocha Frap (Now with CKIS-FM)
  • Mike Daddy (Mike Pongracz)
  • Silks "The Prize Guy"
  • Peter Kash (Now with CFXJ-FM)
  • Cash Conners (Now with CFCA-FM)
  • Rob Daniels
  • Stacey Thompson
  • DJ Steve Hayward
  • DJ Matt Hodge
  • DJ Rob Bass
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References
  1. Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2003-152
  2. Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2007-215


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