These are the ratings for the fall of 1981 with the fall of 1980 (in
brackets) for the "breakfast period" from 6-10 am.
1. CKNW 58,300 (58,200)
2. CKWX 36,800 (35,000)
3. CKLG 22,300 (24,200)
4. CHQM AM 21,200 (28,400)
5. CFMI 21,000 (20,800)
6. CJOR 18,600 (28,400)
7. CBC AM 18,400 (21,600)
8. CFOX 15,400 (12,700)
9. CFUN 15,100 (13,700)
10. CHQM FM 13,900 (9,600)
11. KNWR FM Bellingham 4,700
12. CISL 4,600 (1,500)
13. CKO 3,600 (1,700)
14. CJAZ 1100 (1300)
It is interesting to note the dominance that "Frosty"
Forst had on CKNW 's ratings 24 years ago. You will also
notice the increases for the FM stations: CFMI, CFOX and QMFM
while many AM stations dropped. FM was starting to seriously
challenge in the ratings race in the early 80's. When you read
the "Rise and Fall" article on CJOR you will see the sudden decrease in
its ratings.