CJAX-FM

CJAX-FM
Broadcast areaGreater Vancouver
Frequency96.9 MHz (HD Radio)
BrandingJack 96.9
Programming
FormatAdult hits
HD2: CKWX All-News simulcast
HD3: CISL Sports simulcast
Ownership
Owner
CISL, CKWX, CKKS-FM, CKVU-DT, CHNM-DT
History
First air date
March 1, 1980; 44 years ago (1980-03-01)
Former call signs
CJAZ-FM (1980–1985)
CKKS-FM (1985–2002)
CKLG-FM (2002–2014)
Former frequencies
92.1 MHz (1980–1984)
Call sign meaning
Sounds like "Jack"
Technical information
ClassC
ERP32,000 watts
70,000 watts maximum
HAAT707.4 metres (2,321 ft)
Transmitter coordinates
49°21′27″N 122°57′14″W / 49.357365°N 122.953776°W / 49.357365; -122.953776 (CKLG-FM Tower)
Repeater(s)CJAX-FM-1 96.9 (Whistler)
Links
WebcastListen Live
Websitejack969.com

CJAX-FM (96.9 MHz) is a commercial radio station in Vancouver, British Columbia. Owned by Rogers Radio, a division of Rogers Sports & Media, it broadcasts an adult hits radio format branded as Jack 96.9. Its studios are at 2440 Ash Street in the Fairview neighbourhood of Vancouver. CJAX was the first conventional radio station in North America to adopt the "Jack" branding, officially classified as "variety hits" or "adult hits". Most "Jack" stations play a wide mix of music from the late 60s through the 90s, as well as some current and recent adult contemporary and hot adult contemporary singles.

CJAX-FM is a Class C station with an effective radiated power (ERP) of 32,000 watts (70,000 watts maximum).[1] The transmitter is atop Mount Seymour in the District of North Vancouver. Programming is simulcast on a 1,430-watt repeater, 96.9 CJAX-FM-1 in Whistler.[2]