CKXG-FM
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| Broadcast area | Central Newfoundland |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 102.3 MHz (FM) |
| Branding | 97.5 K-Rock |
| Programming | |
| Format | Classic rock |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Stingray Group |
| CKCM | |
| History | |
First air date | 1960s |
Former call signs | CJON-1 (1960s-1966) CJCN (1966-1977) CIYQ (1977-1990) CKXG (1990-1999) |
Former frequencies | 680 kHz (AM) (1960s-1999) |
Call sign meaning | C KiXx Grand Falls-Windsor (former branding and broadcast area) |
| Technical information | |
| Class | B |
| ERP | 17 kW average 36 kW peak |
| HAAT | 96.6 meters (317 ft) |
| Links | |
| Webcast | Listen Live |
| Website | krocknl.com |
CKXG-FM (102.3 FM, 97.5 K-Rock) is a radio station in Grand Falls-Windsor, Newfoundland and Labrador. Owned by Stingray Group, it broadcasts a classic rock format, although some 1990s and 2000s rock songs have become part of the mix.
History
The station launched in the 1960s as CJON-1 at 680 kHz.
In 1977, after
On September 29, 2011, Newcap received approval to decrease CKXG's average effective radiated power (ERP) from 24,000 to 17,000 watts, increasing the maximum ERP from 24,000 to 36,000 watts, decreasing the antenna's effective height above average terrain from 236.7 to 96.6 metres and relocating the antenna site.[2]
As of March 9, 2022, CKXG no longer originates any local programming from Grand Falls-Windsor following the closure of its studios and termination of on-air personnel by Stingray. All content of this station is now simulcast from VOCM-FM in St. John's, with the exception of local commercials.
Rebroadcasters
CKXG had a rebroadcaster in
References
External links
- K-Rock
- CKXG information at ncc.ca
- CKXG-FM at The History of Canadian Broadcasting by the Canadian Communications Foundation
- CKXG-FM in the REC Canadian station database
48°56′40″N 55°38′27″W / 48.94444°N 55.64083°W
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