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{{short description|Radio station in Vanderhoof, British Columbia}}
{{Infobox radio station
{{Infobox radio station
| image = CIVH ValleyCountry logo.png
| logo = CIRX-FM-1 Hi Res Logo.png
| image_size = 200px
| logo_size = 250px
| name = CIVH
| name = CIRX-FM-1
| airdate = November 1973
| airdate = November [[1973 in radio|1973]]
| frequency = 1340 [[hertz|kHz]] ([[AM broadcasting|AM]])
| frequency = 95.9 [[Hertz|MHz]] ([[FM broadcasting|FM]])
| city = [[Vanderhoof, British Columbia|Vanderhoof]], [[British Columbia]]
| repeater = 1450 [[kilohertz|kHz]]<br>1480 kilohertz
| city = [[Vanderhoof, British Columbia]]
| area = [[Nechako Country|Nechako Valley]]
| format = [[Country music]]
| format = [[Active rock]]
| owner = [[Vista Broadcast Group]]
| owner = [[Vista Radio]]
| licensee = [[Vista Radio]]
| licensee = Vista Radio Ltd.
| erp = 1 [[watt]]<br>[[Polarization (antenna)|horizontal]] polarization only
| sister_stations =
| haat = {{convert|500|meters}}
| erp =
| power = 1,000 watts
| branding = 95.9 The Goat
⚫
| class = B
| branding = Valley Country
⚫
| website = [http://www.mynechakovalleynow.com mynechakovalleynow.com]
| slogan = Today's Best Country
⚫
| class = C
| coordinates = {{Coord|54.0164|-123.9910|type:landmark_region:CA-BC|display=inline,title}}
⚫
| website = [http://www.mynechakovalleynow.com/valley-country/ www.mynechakovalleynow.com/valley-country]
| callsign_meaning = '''C''' '''I''' '''V'''ander'''H'''oof
}}
}}


'''CIRX-FM-1''' (95.9 [[FM broadcasting|FM]], ''95.9 The Goat'') is a Canadian [[radio station]] [[city of license|licensed]] to [[Vanderhoof, British Columbia|Vanderhoof]], [[British Columbia]]. Owned by [[Vista Radio]], it broadcasts an [[active rock]] format. The station formerly broadcast on AM as '''CIVH''', but was forced to move permanently to FM in 2018 due to transmitter damage.
'''Valley Country (CIVH)''' is a [[Canada|Canadian]] [[radio station]] that broadcasts a [[country music]] format at [[1340 AM|1340]] [[AM radio|AM]] in [[Vanderhoof, British Columbia]]. It is owned by [[Vista Broadcast Group]].


==History==
==History==
Prince George Broadcasting Ltd. (owner of [[CJCI-FM|CJCI]]) received a licence for a new AM station at Vanderhoof, British Columbia in 1973. CIVH began broadcasting on 1340&nbsp;kHz later that same year. A year later in 1974, CIVH was authorized to operate a rebroadcast transmitter at [[Fort St. James, British Columbia|Fort St. James]], on 1480&nbsp;kHz with the call sign CIFJ. Also in 1974, CIFL was added to broadcast at 1450&nbsp;kHz in [[Fraser Lake, British Columbia|Fraser Lake]].
Prince George Broadcasting Ltd. (owner of [[CJCI-FM|CJCI]]) received a licence for a new AM station at [[Vanderhoof, British Columbia|Vanderhoof]] in 1973. '''CIVH''' began broadcasting on 1340&nbsp;kHz later that same year. A year later in 1974, CIVH was authorized to operate a rebroadcast transmitter at [[Fort St. James, British Columbia|Fort St. James]], on 1480&nbsp;kHz with the call sign '''CIFJ'''. Also in 1974, '''CIFL''' was added to broadcast at 1450&nbsp;kHz in [[Fraser Lake, British Columbia|Fraser Lake]].


On October 19, 1993, the station had received [[Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission|CRTC]] approval to convert CIFJ operating at 1480 AM to 92.7&nbsp;MHz on the FM dial, although the move did not take place.
On October 19, 1993, the station had received [[Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission|CRTC]] approval to convert CIFJ operating at 1480 AM to 92.7&nbsp;MHz on the FM dial, although the move did not take place. <ref>[https://crtc.gc.ca/eng/archive/1993/DB93-649.HTM Decision CRTC 93-649], Addition of transmitters, ''CRTC'', October 19, 1993</ref>


The station previously operated retransmitters, CIFJ on 1480 in Fort St. James, and CIFL on 1450 in Fraser Lake, but they were discontinued in 2017 due to transmitter equipment issues
Over the years, the station had gone through different ownerships and is currently owned by the [[Vista Broadcast Group]].


On March 6, 2018, the station's transmitter collapsed after one of its [[guy-wire]]s were clipped by snow removal equipment contracted by the city of Vanderhoof. After the accident, CIVH moved its over-the-air feed to 95.9 '''CIRX-FM-1''' (the local repeater of sister station [[CIRX-FM]]) as a temporary measure. However, in August 2018, Vista Radio announced that CIVH's programming would remain on 95.9 permanently, citing that it would too costly to repair and replace the transmitter's equipment. As requested by Vista Radio, CIVH's license was returned to the CRTC on August 15, 2018.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.ominecaexpress.com/news/accident-silences-radio-station/|title=Accident silences radio station - Vanderhoof Omineca Express|date=2018-03-06|work=Vanderhoof Omineca Express|access-date=2018-08-23|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://crtc.gc.ca/eng/archive/2018/2018-284.htm|title=CIVH Vanderhoof – Revocation of licence|publisher=CRTC|language=en|access-date=2018-08-23}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://vanderhoofonline.com/vanderhoof-radio-station-surrenders-license/|title=UPDATE: Vanderhoof Radio Station surrenders license|date=2018-08-16|work=VanderhoofOnline.com|access-date=2018-08-23|language=en-US|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180823105613/https://vanderhoofonline.com/vanderhoof-radio-station-surrenders-license/|archive-date=2018-08-23|url-status=dead}}</ref>
As of May 2017, CIVH's line-up is as follows:

* Mornings with Addison Petrie
* Afternoons with Duff
* Weekends with Mike

<ref>https://www.facebook.com/Valley-Country-165380483533130/</ref>

==Rebroadcasters==
In 2017, Vista Radio has voluntarily surrendered the licenses for all of their low-power 50 watt AM transmitters in British Columbia. Vista stated that the transmitting equipment for these facilities are in state of disrepair and would not be economically viable to replace them. The former rebroadcasters affected were:

*CIFJ 1480 Fort St. James
*CIFL 1450 Fraser Lake

-Source CIVH Canadian Communications Foundation


==See also==
==See also==
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==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.mynechakovalleynow.com/valley-country/ Valley Country FM]
* {{Official website|http://www.mynechakovalleynow.com|95.9 The Goat}}
* [https://broadcasting-history.ca/radio/radio-stations/british-columbia/british-columbia-north/cirx-fm/ CIRX-FM-1] at The History of Canadian Broadcasting by the [[Canadian Communications Foundation]]
* {{History of Canadian Broadcasting}}
* {{RecnetCanada|CIVH}}
* {{RecnetCanada|CIVH}}
* {{RecnetCanada|CIFJ}}
* {{RecnetCanada|CIFJ}}
* {{RecnetCanada|CIFJ-FM}}
* {{RecnetCanada|CIFJ-FM}}
* {{RecnetCanada|CIFL}}
* {{RecnetCanada|CIFL}}
* {{RecnetCanada|CIRX-FM-1}}


{{Vista Broadcast Group}}
{{Vista Broadcast Group}}

{{coord missing|British Columbia}}


[[Category:Radio stations in British Columbia|IVH]]
[[Category:Radio stations in British Columbia|IVH]]
[[Category:Vista Broadcast Group radio stations|IVH]]
[[Category:Vista Radio stations|IVH]]
[[Category:Radio stations established in 1973]]
[[Category:Radio stations established in 1973]]
[[Category:1973 establishments in British Columbia]]
[[Category:1973 establishments in British Columbia]]
[[Category:Country radio stations in Canada|IVH]]
[[Category:Country radio stations in Canada|IRX-FM-1]]




Latest revision as of 20:32, 5 July 2024

CIRX-FM-1
Broadcast areaNechako Valley
Frequency95.9 MHz (FM)
Branding95.9 The Goat
Programming
FormatActive rock
Ownership
Owner
History
First air date
November 1973
Technical information
ClassB
ERP1 watt
horizontal polarization only
HAAT500 meters (1,600 ft)
Links
Websitemynechakovalleynow.com

CIRX-FM-1 (95.9 FM, 95.9 The Goat) is a Canadian radio station licensed to Vanderhoof, British Columbia. Owned by Vista Radio, it broadcasts an active rock format. The station formerly broadcast on AM as CIVH, but was forced to move permanently to FM in 2018 due to transmitter damage.

History

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Prince George Broadcasting Ltd. (owner of CJCI) received a licence for a new AM station at Vanderhoof in 1973. CIVH began broadcasting on 1340 kHz later that same year. A year later in 1974, CIVH was authorized to operate a rebroadcast transmitter at Fort St. James, on 1480 kHz with the call sign CIFJ. Also in 1974, CIFL was added to broadcast at 1450 kHz in Fraser Lake.

On October 19, 1993, the station had received CRTC approval to convert CIFJ operating at 1480 AM to 92.7 MHz on the FM dial, although the move did not take place. [1]

The station previously operated retransmitters, CIFJ on 1480 in Fort St. James, and CIFL on 1450 in Fraser Lake, but they were discontinued in 2017 due to transmitter equipment issues

On March 6, 2018, the station's transmitter collapsed after one of its guy-wires were clipped by snow removal equipment contracted by the city of Vanderhoof. After the accident, CIVH moved its over-the-air feed to 95.9 CIRX-FM-1 (the local repeater of sister station CIRX-FM) as a temporary measure. However, in August 2018, Vista Radio announced that CIVH's programming would remain on 95.9 permanently, citing that it would too costly to repair and replace the transmitter's equipment. As requested by Vista Radio, CIVH's license was returned to the CRTC on August 15, 2018.[2][3][4]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Decision CRTC 93-649, Addition of transmitters, CRTC, October 19, 1993
  2. ^ "Accident silences radio station - Vanderhoof Omineca Express". Vanderhoof Omineca Express. 2018-03-06. Retrieved 2018-08-23.
  3. ^ "CIVH Vanderhoof – Revocation of licence". CRTC. Retrieved 2018-08-23.
  4. ^ "UPDATE: Vanderhoof Radio Station surrenders license". VanderhoofOnline.com. 2018-08-16. Archived from the original on 2018-08-23. Retrieved 2018-08-23.
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