BREAKING NEWS: CJAM Granted Protected Status with move to 99.1 FM

That's right!

After months of battling, first with a small scare from CBC last Fall, then the news that a U.S. commercial station was swooping in at 91.5 on the FM dial, CJAM has finally won the coveted "Protected Status" it's been seeking for, following its move to a new home on the FM dial, at 99.1 FM.

Here's a quote from CJAM's website regarding the move:

Today the CRTC approved the application for CJAM FM to move its broadcasting undertaking from 91.5FM to 99.1FM. With this move CJAM will be officially designated as a Full Power “Class A” radio station, with “protected status”. This designation is critical for community radio stations like CJAM as it prevents other broadcasters from applying for its signal. This past fall CJAM faced this very threat when the CBC applied to move CBC Radio One to the FM dial at 91.5. The application was eventually withdrawn, but an American applicant for 91.5 was approved by the FCC, necessitating the move to a new frequency.

This is an historic day for CJAM and for the legacy of community radio in Windsor and Detroit, as CJAM will finally gain the long-term security it has deserved for so long. Thanks to the Commission for upholding the Broadcasting Act of Canada, and thanks to CJAM’s community of listeners, programmers and volunteers for sending letters to the CRTC in support of the application.

CJAM is now proceeding with technical changes necessary for the change in signal. More details on when CJAM will be changing frequencies will be made available soon.

For more information contact Station Manager Adam Fox at 519-253-3000 ext. 2525 or by email at statcjam@uwindsor.ca

Congratulations to CJAM and all who helped by lending their voice to the CRTC about this vital matter for local musicians and our community!

In a side note, the CJAM Jammy Award nominations are now up, where you can vote for what shows should be recognized for programming excellence in the past year, as well as vote for your favourite live music venue and best local live band. Vote now!

The 2009 Jammy Awards will be held Friday April 24th at The FM Lounge (the Old Fish Market).