CKJR

CKJR is a radio station in Wetaskiwin, Alberta broadcasting at 1440 AM owned by Stingray Group (formerly by Newcap Radio). The station currently broadcasts an Oldies format branded as W1440. CKJR broadcasts with a non-directional pattern during the daytime hours and a directional signal (using a three-tower array) during nighttime hours. CKJR is the only station in Canada broadcasting at 1440 AM.

CKJR
CityWetaskiwin, Alberta
Frequency1440 kHz
BrandingW1440
SloganHits of the '50s, '60s and '70s!
Programming
FormatOldies
Ownership
OwnerStingray Group
History
First air date1971 as CJOI
Technical information
ClassB (regional)
Power10,000 watts
Links
WebcastListen live
Websitewww.w1440.com

History
  • The station started in 1971 as CJOI on 1440 kHz, with 1,000 watts power.
  • In 1974, CJOI started using 10,000 watts power
  • CJOI became CKJR in 1994 (new call appears in World Radio TV Handbook 1995)
  • In 2002, Standard Broadcasting purchased stations and sold parts to Newcap Broadcasting and Rogers Communications.
  • CJOI is now an FM radio station in Rimouski, Quebec.
  • In late September, 2006, CKJR changed formats from Hot Country to Oldies, and a name change from Cat Country 1440 KJR to W1440, meaning Wetaskiwin 1440.
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