Easy 101 FM launched on Oct 1, 1965 legally remembered as CKOT-FM is an Easy Listening radio owned by Tillsonburg Broadcasting Company. John B. Lamers of the famous Lamers family received the approval of CRTC for an FM station that it applied via Tillsonburg Broadcasting Co. Ltd. Originally chosen 106.7 MHz was changed to 100.5 MHz upon the launch and 1,135 watts was ERP of transmitter. Simulcasting the content of CKOT-AM, the channel expanded local programs as the space was already available due to the closed status of CKOT-AM at sunset.
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In 1970 the content of the station was separated when it chose Music while the Am sibling went on for news and community info. The frequency was flipped to 101.3 MHz and wattage was increased to 50,000 watts in Dec 1974. CRTC validated the license of Easy 101 in 1979 for another five years. Bob Lamers Jr. became the GM at both FM and AM stations. Effective control in 1996 was transferred to John D. Lamers after gaining 50.3% share in ownership. CKOT-AM was closed on Feb 17, 2013.
Tillsonburg Broadcasting on Sep 27, 2016 announced the sale of its stations to Rogers Media which marked a beginning to the end of is 50 year old local ownership. On Nov 16 2010 CRTC renewed the license of the station until Aug 31, 2014. Audiences can listen to the Easy Listening radio in an easy way through its online portal and even easier as on the go by downloading official android and iPhone apps. News, (Oxford Country Politics, Crime of the Week, Road Conditions) Sports, Weather updates, Lifestyle reads, (Husky’s Heroes) Weeding Videos, Advertising Info, Contests, (On Your Airwaves Contest, Ontario Newtal Signing Contest) galleries and events info is available on the official site. Connect with CKOT-FM on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. Here is the website: www.easy101.com
EASY 101 Personalities & Hosts
| Felicia Goldstein | Dave Newsome | John Biggs (Mornings with John Biggs) |
|---|---|---|
| Gary Chittim | Doug Cooper | Cathy Wegner |
Contact
Address: P.O Box 10 , Tillsonburg , Ontario N4G4H3
Tel: 519 842 4281
519 842 3071
Fax: 519 842 4284
Email: info@easy101.com
