The Southern Ontario/WNY Radio-TV Forum / 1220 CFAJ continues its decline

**Posted by Big Doug** August 30, 2024 2:14 pm

Looks like all live voices disappeared from that station a while ago.
I wonder if they were all fired, or they just left because they weren't being paid?

**Posted by RadioActive** August 30, 2024 2:45 pm

You're right. I hadn't notice, but then, I admit to not listening often.

They still have a few on-air people listed, but most are doing one hour or weekend specialty shows. Can't say this is a surprise. They never seem to have many (or any) commercials. After taking 3 years (!) to officially sign on, how long can this continue?

Maybe they can find work on CKOC...

**Posted by 67GreenRambler** August 30, 2024 3:49 pm

Well, 1150 CKOC has been dead air since I last tuned in at noon.

Edit: nevermind, back on air.

Last edited by 67GreenRambler (August 30, 2024 3:51 pm)

**Posted by DOPEfm** August 30, 2024 7:29 pm

Big Doug wrote:
Looks like all live voices disappeared from that station a while ago.
I wonder if they were all fired, or they just left because they weren't being paid?

A management change has taken place. Currently on programming rebuild (with roughly same format - was 70's - 00's, now 60s - 80's)

Weekend programming has been rebuilt. Check the on-air section to find out more: https://www.classic1220.ca/on-air/

More additions to daytime will be happening soon. Stay tuned.

**Posted by Radiowiz** August 30, 2024 11:25 pm

RadioActive wrote:
You're right. I hadn't notice, but then, I admit to not listening often.

They still have a few on-air people listed, but most are doing one hour or weekend specialty shows. Can't say this is a surprise. They never seem to have many (or any) commercials. After taking 3 years (!) to officially sign on, how long can this continue?

Maybe they can find work on CKOC...

1220 is hiring: https://www.classic1220.ca/careers/

**Posted by Saul** August 31, 2024 4:36 am

Radiowiz wrote:
RadioActive wrote:
You're right. I hadn't notice, but then, I admit to not listening often.
They still have a few on-air people listed, but most are doing one hour or weekend specialty shows. Can't say this is a surprise. They never seem to have many (or any) commercials. After taking 3 years (!) to officially sign on, how long can this continue?
Maybe they can find work on CKOC...
1220 is hiring: https://www.classic1220.ca/careers/

Wonder if they're churning through sales and/or programming staff...

**Posted by Radiowiz** October 7, 2024 11:15 am

A song fades (ends) then they go to an ad for ICC immigration, then it's back to music.
Nice to know ICC immigration itself would rather advertise on 1220 CFAJ then to advertise on BIG 820 (or something)
Also great to know they have one ad, at least...

Last edited by Radiowiz (October 7, 2024 11:17 am)

**Posted by PSJ** October 7, 2024 12:17 pm

ICC immigration is one of the owners.

**Posted by tvguy** October 7, 2024 1:14 pm

I heard a "live" program last Wednesday or Thursday night around 10 pm. It sounded like a semi-religious program or a "self help" show. The host said that he was broadcasting from the station's studios in St. Catharines, but also mentioned either webcast sites or some other network of stations. Audio was very poor due to interference. No idea who the host was, or the name of the show.

**Posted by RadioActive** October 7, 2024 1:22 pm

tvguy wrote:
I heard a "live" program last Wednesday or Thursday night around 10 pm. It sounded like a semi-religious program or a "self help" show. The host said that he was broadcasting from the station's studios in St. Catharines, but also mentioned either webcast sites or some other network of stations. Audio was very poor due to interference. No idea who the host was, or the name of the show.

It was probably this.