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CFXE signed on April 4, 1968, as CJYR on 970 kHz, with 10,000 watts power. In 2005, the station was bought by Newcap Broadcasting and was relaunched as ''The Fox''. In 2007, the station was moved to 94.3 MHz with 11,000 watts power.<ref>[http://www.crtc.gc.ca/eng/archive/2007/db2007-48.htm Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2007-48]</ref> |
CFXE signed on April 4, 1968, as CJYR on 970 kHz, with 10,000 watts power. In 2005, the station was bought by Newcap Broadcasting and was relaunched as ''The Fox''. In 2007, the station was moved to 94.3 MHz with 11,000 watts power.<ref>[http://www.crtc.gc.ca/eng/archive/2007/db2007-48.htm Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2007-48]</ref> |
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On September 29, 2010, the station received [[Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission|CRTC]] approval to move CFXE-FM's rebroadcast transmitter, CFXG AM 1230 Grande Cache |
On September 29, 2010, the station received [[Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission|CRTC]] approval to move CFXE-FM's rebroadcast transmitter, CFXG (AM 1230) in Grande Cache, to the FM dial.<ref>[http://www.crtc.gc.ca/eng/archive/2010/2010-722.htm Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2010-722]</ref> Grande Cache's new FM transmitter now operates at 93.3 MHz known as CFXG-FM. |
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In July 2017, the station rebranded as "Real Country West", and flipped to [[Country music|country]]. |
In July 2017, the station rebranded as "Real Country West", and flipped to [[Country music|country]]. |
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Revision as of 22:11, 11 July 2021
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| Broadcast area | Edson, Alberta |
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| Frequency | 94.3 MHz (FM) |
| Branding | Real Country West |
| Programming | |
| Format | Country music |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Stingray Group |
| History | |
First air date | April 4, 1968 (as CJYR) |
Former frequencies | 970 AM 1230 AM |
Call sign meaning | C FoX (former branding) Edson |
| Technical information | |
| Class | B |
| ERP | 11 kWs average 20 kWs peak |
| HAAT | 116.9 meters (384 ft) |
| Links | |
| Website | www.realcountrywest.ca |
CFXE-FM is a Canadian radio station licensed to Edson, Alberta. Owned by Stingray Group, it broadcasts a country music format branded as Real Country. Alongside its main signal in Edson, the station maintains three rebroadcasters in northwestern Alberta; CFXH-FM in Hinton, CFXP-FM in Jasper, and CFXG-FM in Grand Cache. The station also maintains a satellite studio in Hinton, and broadcasts their afternoon show (12 Noon - 6PM) from Hinton.
History
CFXE signed on April 4, 1968, as CJYR on 970 kHz, with 10,000 watts power. In 2005, the station was bought by Newcap Broadcasting and was relaunched as The Fox. In 2007, the station was moved to 94.3 MHz with 11,000 watts power.[1]
On September 29, 2010, the station received CRTC approval to move CFXE-FM's rebroadcast transmitter, CFXG (AM 1230) in Grande Cache, to the FM dial.[2] Grande Cache's new FM transmitter now operates at 93.3 MHz known as CFXG-FM.
In July 2017, the station rebranded as "Real Country West", and flipped to country.
Rebroadcasters
| City of license | Identifier | Frequency | RECNet | CRTC Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grande Cache | CFXG-FM | 93.3 FM | Query | 2010-722 |
| Hinton | CFXH-FM | 97.5 | Query | 2003-616 |
| Jasper | CFXP-FM | 95.5 | Query | 2003-619 |
References
External links
- Official website
- Template:History of Canadian Broadcasting
- Template:History of Canadian Broadcasting
- Template:History of Canadian Broadcasting
- CFXE-FM in the REC Canadian station database
53°38′47″N 116°32′30″W / 53.64639°N 116.54167°W
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