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| coordinates = {{coord|42|38|10.69|N| 73|59|57.9264|W|region:US-NY_type:landmark}} |
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| owner = [[Pamal Broadcasting]] |
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| licensee = 6 Johnson Road Licenses, Inc. |
| licensee = 6 Johnson Road Licenses, Inc. |
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| sister_stations = [[WFLY]], [[ |
| sister_stations = [[WFLY]], [[WINU]], [[WKLI]], [[WROW]], [[WYJB]] |
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| webcast = [http://player.streamtheworld.com/_players/pamal/?callsign=WAJZFM Listen Live] |
| webcast = [http://player.streamtheworld.com/_players/pamal/?callsign=WAJZFM Listen Live] |
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| website = [http://www.jamz963.com/ www.jamz963.com] |
| website = [http://www.jamz963.com/ www.jamz963.com] |
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'''WAJZ''' is |
'''WAJZ''' (96.3 [[Hertz|MHz]]) is a [[commercial radio|commercial]] [[FM radio|FM]] [[radio station]] [[city of license|licensed]] to [[Voorheesville, New York]], and serving the [[Capital District, New York|Capital District]], including [[Albany, New York|Albany]], [[Schenectady]] and [[Troy, New York|Troy]]. The station is owned by [[Pamal Broadcasting]] and broadcasts a [[rhythmic contemporary]] [[radio format]] that leans toward [[urban contemporary]]. In morning [[drive time]], WAJZ carries the [[radio syndication|nationally syndicated]] "[[KBKS-FM#Jubal moves to KBKS|Jubal Show]]" from [[KBKS-FM]] [[Seattle]]. |
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WAJZ has an [[effective radiated power]] (ERP) of 470 [[watt]]s. The station is one of the few [[List of North American broadcast station classes|Class A]] FM signals [[transmitter|transmitting]] from the [[Helderberg Mountains]] antenna farm used by higher powered FM's and most TV stations in the market. |
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==Programming== |
==Programming== |
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[[File:Jamz Logo on mic.jpg|left|thumb|Former WAJZ logo, 1998–2005]] |
[[File:Jamz Logo on mic.jpg|left|thumb|Former WAJZ logo, 1998–2005]] |
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Since the launch of ''Jamz 96.3'' on December 23, 1998, it has become one of the most popular radio stations in the Albany market, initially as an [[urban contemporary]] radio station, and evolving to [[rhythmic contemporary]] by September 2005 |
Since the launch of ''Jamz 96.3'' on December 23, 1998, it has become one of the most popular radio stations in the Albany market, initially as an [[urban contemporary]] radio station, and evolving to [[rhythmic contemporary]] by September 2005. As of 2011, the station tends to lean more [[urban contemporary|urban]] rather than dance (similar to [[WQHT]] in [[New York City]]) to avoid competing with co-owned [[contemporary hit radio|mainstream CHR]] [[WFLY]]. |
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==History== |
==History== |
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The station signed on May 24, 1991 as '''WCDA''' |
The station [[sign-on|signed on]] the air on May 24, 1991 as '''WCDA'''. It offered a locally programmed [[adult contemporary]] format, calling itself ''CD96.3''. The format ran for three years, featuring live, personality-driven programming that included a full-time news staff. Unfortunately, the market was over-served by adult contemporary stations, and three years later the format was changed to [[country music]], initially using programming from the Jones Satellite to target dominant country station 107.7 [[WGNA-FM]], often #1 in the [[Arbitron ratings]]. |
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Eventually, WCDA brought back in more locally produced programming. Like most locally owned and operated "single" stations, WCDA found itself competing against ownership groups that had acquired multiple stations. The Albany market, like most radio markets in the nation, saw all of its individually owned stations eventually sold to larger group broadcasters, WCDA among them. |
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| ⚫ | In August 1996, Albany Broadcasting (forerunner to today's Pamal Broadcasting) purchased WCDA, used the '''WPTR''' [[call sign]] the company retained from the sale of [[WDCD (AM)|1540 AM]], and relaunched the station under an approach that included more recent and past country hits than WGNA. After 18 months of struggling ratings, the station relaunched on November 3, 1997. It became ''Power Country 96.3'', focused on newer, more youthful country songs, after a weekend of [[Halloween]]-related [[stunting (broadcasting)|stunting]]. The relaunch had no effect on its ratings as the station languished near the bottom, even with rights to [[Siena College]] men's basketball and [[New York Yankees]] baseball. |
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On December 23, 1998, WPTR changed its format to [[Urban Contemporary]], the first FM station in the market aimed at the [[African American]] community. ''Jamz 96.3'' took the WAJZ call letters several weeks later.<ref>[https://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-RandR/1990s/1999/RR-1999-01-08.pdf]</ref> For its first half-decade, the station maintained very good numbers, but increased competition forced the station to reevaluate. |
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| ⚫ | In August 1996, Albany Broadcasting (forerunner to today's Pamal Broadcasting) purchased WCDA, |
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In September [[2005 in radio|2005]], it started shifting its direction towards a [[Rhythmic Contemporary]] approach. Since 2011, the station has returned to an [[Urban Contemporary]] direction, with most dance product airing on [[sister station]] 92.3 [[WFLY]]; however, WAJZ is still reported as [[Rhythmic Contemporary]] by [[Mediabase]] and [[Nielsen BDS]]. |
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==References== |
==References== |
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Revision as of 17:55, 26 July 2021
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| Broadcast area | Capital Region |
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| Frequency | 96.3 MHz |
| Branding | Jamz 96.3 |
| Programming | |
| Format | Rhythmic Contemporary |
| Affiliations | Premiere Networks |
| Ownership | |
| Owner |
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| WFLY, WINU, WKLI, WROW, WYJB | |
| History | |
First air date | May 24, 1991[1] |
Former call signs | WCDA (1991-96) WPTR (1996-99) |
Call sign meaning | W Albany JamZ |
| Technical information | |
| Class | A |
| ERP | 470 watts |
| HAAT | 293 meters (961 ft) |
Transmitter coordinates | 42°38′10.69″N 73°59′57.9264″W / 42.6363028°N 73.999424000°W |
| Links | |
| Webcast | Listen Live |
| Website | www.jamz963.com |
WAJZ (96.3 MHz) is a commercial FM radio station licensed to Voorheesville, New York, and serving the Capital District, including Albany, Schenectady and Troy. The station is owned by Pamal Broadcasting and broadcasts a rhythmic contemporary radio format that leans toward urban contemporary. In morning drive time, WAJZ carries the nationally syndicated "Jubal Show" from KBKS-FM Seattle.
WAJZ has an effective radiated power (ERP) of 470 watts. The station is one of the few Class A FM signals transmitting from the Helderberg Mountains antenna farm used by higher powered FM's and most TV stations in the market.
Programming
Since the launch of Jamz 96.3 on December 23, 1998, it has become one of the most popular radio stations in the Albany market, initially as an urban contemporary radio station, and evolving to rhythmic contemporary by September 2005. As of 2011, the station tends to lean more urban rather than dance (similar to WQHT in New York City) to avoid competing with co-owned mainstream CHR WFLY.
History
The station signed on the air on May 24, 1991 as WCDA. It offered a locally programmed adult contemporary format, calling itself CD96.3. The format ran for three years, featuring live, personality-driven programming that included a full-time news staff. Unfortunately, the market was over-served by adult contemporary stations, and three years later the format was changed to country music, initially using programming from the Jones Satellite to target dominant country station 107.7 WGNA-FM, often #1 in the Arbitron ratings.
Eventually, WCDA brought back in more locally produced programming. Like most locally owned and operated "single" stations, WCDA found itself competing against ownership groups that had acquired multiple stations. The Albany market, like most radio markets in the nation, saw all of its individually owned stations eventually sold to larger group broadcasters, WCDA among them.
In August 1996, Albany Broadcasting (forerunner to today's Pamal Broadcasting) purchased WCDA, used the WPTR call sign the company retained from the sale of 1540 AM, and relaunched the station under an approach that included more recent and past country hits than WGNA. After 18 months of struggling ratings, the station relaunched on November 3, 1997. It became Power Country 96.3, focused on newer, more youthful country songs, after a weekend of Halloween-related stunting. The relaunch had no effect on its ratings as the station languished near the bottom, even with rights to Siena College men's basketball and New York Yankees baseball.
On December 23, 1998, WPTR changed its format to Urban Contemporary, the first FM station in the market aimed at the African American community. Jamz 96.3 took the WAJZ call letters several weeks later.[2] For its first half-decade, the station maintained very good numbers, but increased competition forced the station to reevaluate.
In September 2005, it started shifting its direction towards a Rhythmic Contemporary approach. Since 2011, the station has returned to an Urban Contemporary direction, with most dance product airing on sister station 92.3 WFLY; however, WAJZ is still reported as Rhythmic Contemporary by Mediabase and Nielsen BDS.
References
- ^ Broadcasting & Cable Yearbook 1999 (PDF). 1999. p. D-314. Retrieved April 24, 2017.
- ^ [1]
External links
- Facility details for Facility ID WAJZ ({{{2}}}) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
- {{{2}}} in Nielsen Audio's FM station database