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{{Infobox radio station
{{Infobox radio station
| name = CKXX-FM
| name = CKXX-FM
| logo = CKXX K-ROCK103.9 logo.png
| logo = 97.5 krock logo.png
| area = Western [[Newfoundland (island)|Newfoundland]]
| area = Western [[Newfoundland (island)|Newfoundland]]
| city = [[Corner Brook]], [[Newfoundland and Labrador]]
| city = [[Corner Brook]], [[Newfoundland and Labrador]]
| branding = 103.9 K-Rock
| branding = 97.5 K-Rock
| airdate = August 6, [[1984 in radio|1984]]
| airdate = August 6, [[1984 in radio|1984]]
| frequency = 103.9 [[Hertz|MHz]] ([[FM broadcasting|FM]])
| frequency = 103.9 [[Hertz|MHz]] ([[FM broadcasting|FM]])
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| owner = [[Stingray Group]]
| owner = [[Stingray Group]]
| sister_stations = [[CFCB]]
| sister_stations = [[CFCB]]
| webcast = [http://www.k-rock1039.com/mediaplayer/player.asp Listen live]
| webcast = [http://www.k-rock1039.com/mediaplayer/player.asp Listen Live]
| website = [http://www.k-rock1039.com/ k-rock1039.com]
| website = [http://www.k-rock1039.com/ k-rock1039.com]
| callsign_meaning = C '''K'''i'''XX''' (former branding)
| callsign_meaning = '''C K'''i'''XX''' (former branding)
| former_callsigns = '''CKWK''' (1984-1989)<br>'''CKXX''' (1990-1997)
| former_callsigns = '''CKWK''' (1984–1989)<br>'''CKXX''' (1990–1997)
| former_frequencies = 1340 [[Hertz|kHz]] ([[AM broadcasting|AM]]) (1984-1997)
| former_frequencies = 1340 [[Hertz|kHz]] ([[AM broadcasting|AM]]) (1984–1997)
}}
}}


'''CKXX-FM''' is a Canadian [[radio station]] broadcasting from [[Corner Brook]], [[Newfoundland and Labrador]] on 103.9 [[Hertz|MHz]] with a [[classic rock]] format branded on-air as ''103.9 K-Rock''. It is currently owned by [[Stingray Group]].
'''CKXX-FM''' is a Canadian [[radio station]] broadcasting from [[Corner Brook]], [[Newfoundland and Labrador]] on 103.9 [[Hertz|MHz]] with a [[classic rock]] format branded on-air as ''97.5 K-Rock''. It is currently owned by [[Stingray Group]].


==History==
==History==
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For the first year and a half of CKWK's existence, they tried many things to bring up listenership and broaden the appeal of its fledgling station. Many of these programs were quite successful. The Jukebox Saturday Night Party was quite popular and would attract listeners from as far away as Gander who were able to receive CKWK's 10,000-watt signal clearly at night. CKWK would also host themed weekends such as the Rock 'n Roll Weekend and a weekend featuring the History of Country music with Country Radio Legend Ralph Emery.
For the first year and a half of CKWK's existence, they tried many things to bring up listenership and broaden the appeal of its fledgling station. Many of these programs were quite successful. The Jukebox Saturday Night Party was quite popular and would attract listeners from as far away as Gander who were able to receive CKWK's 10,000-watt signal clearly at night. CKWK would also host themed weekends such as the Rock 'n Roll Weekend and a weekend featuring the History of Country music with Country Radio Legend Ralph Emery.


However, CKWK was up against the incumbent [[CFCB]], whose motto was "The Station, You Grew Up On", who at the time played 50% Country music from 6AM–6PM. So, in January 1986, the format was changed from [[country music|country]] to [[top 40]]. However, due to the possibility of a conflict with CFCB's evening and overnight [[Top 40]] heavy format, CKXX were forced to change their format to [[Middle of the road (music)|MOR]]. By the summer of 1987, CKWK had been reduced to a skeleton staff with automation 18 hours a day, using a very limited library of music that was [[Adult Contemporary]] in format. The automation system was far from perfect. Dead air, and 2 sources playing on air at once were common during that time. The tapes that were used were of such poor quality that even with the limitations imposed by AM broadcasting, a listener with a good ear could notice the low quality sound that the tape provided.
However, CKWK was up against the incumbent [[CFCB]], whose motto was "The Station You Grew Up On", who at the time played 50% [[country music]] from 6AM–6PM. So, in January 1986, the format was changed from [[country music|country]] to [[Contemporary hit radio|Top 40/CHR]]. However, due to the possibility of a conflict with CFCB's evening and overnight [[Top 40]] heavy format, CKXX were forced to change their format to [[Middle of the road (music)|MOR]]. By the summer of 1987, CKWK had been reduced to a skeleton staff with automation 18 hours a day, using a very limited library of music that was [[adult contemporary]] in format. The automation system was far from perfect. Dead air, and two sources playing on air at once were common during that time. The tapes that were used were of such poor quality that even with the limitations imposed by AM broadcasting, a listener with a good ear could notice the low quality sound that the tape provided.


In 1988, CKWK became an affiliate of Music Radio, a national radio service fed to stations via ANIK Satellite that played an [[adult contemporary|AC]] format. CKWK became '''CKXX''', the station switched to the sister service of Music Radio - Star Country.
In 1988, CKWK became an affiliate of Music Radio, a national radio service fed to stations via ANIK Satellite that played an [[adult contemporary|AC]] format. CKWK became '''CKXX''', the station switched to the sister service of Music Radio - Star Country.


On December 31, 1989 at 7:00 PM, the station manager at the time, Fred Trainor, went on the air to announce the transition of CKWK to ''1340 KIXX Country/95.1 Deer Lake''. CKWK became '''CKXX''' and adopted a [[country music|country]] format. The first song played was "Guitars & Cadillacs" by Dwight Yoakam.
On December 31, 1989 at 7:00 PM, the station manager at the time, Fred Trainor, went on the air to announce the transition of CKWK to ''1340 KIXX Country/95.1 Deer Lake''. CKWK became '''CKXX''' and adopted a [[country music|country]] format. The first song played was "[[Guitars, Cadillacs]]" by [[Dwight Yoakam]].


Over the first few months, CKXX was locally staffed for 18 hours a day with overnight programming being provided by satellite. The service was called Star Country. Eventually, it would be replaced by Country Coast to Coast - Cryin', Lovin' or Leavin' with Shelly Fraiser as well as other network announcers. At one point, Country Coast to Coast was piped in as much as 15 hours a day with local announcers doing morning/afternoon drive as well as noon shows. The style of Country music played on CKXX was a blend of current day Country music hits mixed with Classic Country from 1960 to the present day.
Over the first few months, CKXX was locally staffed for 18 hours a day with overnight programming being provided by satellite. The service was called Star Country. Eventually, it would be replaced by Country Coast to Coast - Cryin', Lovin' or Leavin' with Shelly Fraiser as well as other network announcers. At one point, Country Coast to Coast was piped in as much as 15 hours a day with local announcers doing morning/afternoon drive as well as noon shows. The style of [[Country music]] played on CKXX was a blend of current day Country music hits mixed with [[Classic Country]] from 1960 to the present day.


In 1997, CKXX moved to 103.9 FM,<ref>[http://www.crtc.gc.ca/eng/archive/1997/DB97-43.HTM Decision CRTC 97-43]</ref> retaining the [[country music|country]] format it ran for years until the early 2000s, when it re-branded from ''KIXX Country'' to ''Magic 103'' with a [[hot adult contemporary]] format, and shortly afterwards to ''103.9 K-Rock''. The other two "KIXX" stations outside of [[St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador|St. John's]], [[CKXD-FM]] in [[Gander, Newfoundland and Labrador|Gander]] and [[CKXG-FM]] in [[Grand Falls-Windsor]], were also branded with the "Magic" name and then subsequently to "K-Rock", which aired an [[active rock]] format until January 26, 2009, where it changed its format to [[classic rock]] after a listener opinion poll.
In 1997, CKXX moved to 103.9 FM,<ref>[http://www.crtc.gc.ca/eng/archive/1997/DB97-43.HTM Decision CRTC 97-43]</ref> retaining the [[country music|country]] format it ran for years until the early 2000s, when it re-branded from ''KIXX Country'' to ''Magic 103'' with a [[hot adult contemporary]] format, and shortly afterwards to ''103.9 K-Rock''. The other two "KIXX" stations outside of [[St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador|St. John's]], [[CKXD-FM]] in [[Gander, Newfoundland and Labrador|Gander]] and [[CKXG-FM]] in [[Grand Falls-Windsor]], were also branded with the "Magic" name and then subsequently to "K-Rock", which aired an [[active rock]] format until January 26, 2009, where it changed its format to [[classic rock]] after a listener opinion poll.


On December 20, 1999, the [[Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission|CRTC]] approved the application for authority to acquire the assets of CKXX-FM Corner Brook and its transmitter '''CKXX-FM-1''' Stephenville from Western Broadcasting Limited (Western), and for a broadcasting license to continue the operation of this undertaking.<ref>[http://www.crtc.gc.ca/eng/archive/1999/DB99-551.HTM Decision CRTC 99-551]</ref>
On December 20, 1999, the [[Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission|CRTC]] approved the application for authority to acquire the assets of CKXX-FM Corner Brook and its transmitter '''CKXX-FM-1''' [[Stephenville, Newfoundland and Labrador|Stephenville]] from Western Broadcasting Limited (Western), and for a broadcasting license to continue the operation of this undertaking.<ref>[http://www.crtc.gc.ca/eng/archive/1999/DB99-551.HTM Decision CRTC 99-551]</ref>


As of March 9, 2022, CKXX no longer originates any local programming from Corner Brook 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. CKXX's sister station, [[CFCB]], also shared the same fate as it shared studio facilities and personalities.
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CKXX had a rebroadcaster in [[Deer Lake, Newfoundland and Labrador|Deer Lake]] at 95.1&nbsp;MHz, but was shut down after switching frequencies.<ref>[http://www.crtc.gc.ca/eng/archive/1989/DB89-441.HTM Decision CRTC 89-441]</ref> There is now a rebroadcaster in [[Stephenville, Newfoundland and Labrador|Stephenville]], originally at 95.3&nbsp;MHz, but later moved to 95.9 in 2005.<ref>[http://www.crtc.gc.ca/eng/archive/1998/DB98-436.HTM Decision CRTC 98-436]</ref><ref>[http://www.crtc.gc.ca/eng/archive/2005/db2005-186.htm Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2005-186]</ref>

==Rebroadcasters==
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CKXX had a rebroadcaster in [[Deer Lake, Newfoundland and Labrador|Deer Lake]] ('''CKXX-1-FM''', originally '''CJDY-FM''') at 95.1&nbsp;MHz, but was shut down after switching frequencies.<ref>[http://www.crtc.gc.ca/eng/archive/1989/DB89-441.HTM Decision CRTC 89-441]</ref> There is now a rebroadcaster in [[Stephenville, Newfoundland and Labrador|Stephenville]] ('''CKXX-FM-1'''), originally at 95.3&nbsp;MHz, but later moved to 95.9 in 2005.<ref>[http://www.crtc.gc.ca/eng/archive/1998/DB98-436.HTM Decision CRTC 98-436]</ref><ref>[http://www.crtc.gc.ca/eng/archive/2005/db2005-186.htm Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2005-186]</ref>


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
* [http://www.k-rock1039.com/ 103.9 K-Rock]
* [http://www.k-rock1039.com/ K-Rock]
* [https://broadcasting-history.ca/radio/radio-stations/newfoundland-labrador/CKXX-FM CKXX-FM] at The History of Canadian Broadcasting by the [[Canadian Communications Foundation]]
* {{History of Canadian Broadcasting}}
*{{RecnetCanada|CKXX-FM}}
*{{RecnetCanada|CKXX-FM}}


Latest revision as of 01:03, 29 April 2024

CKXX-FM
Broadcast areaWestern Newfoundland
Frequency103.9 MHz (FM)
Branding97.5 K-Rock
Programming
FormatClassic rock
Ownership
OwnerStingray Group
CFCB
History
First air date
August 6, 1984
Former call signs
CKWK (1984–1989)
CKXX (1990–1997)
Former frequencies
1340 kHz (AM) (1984–1997)
Call sign meaning
C KiXX (former branding)
Technical information
ClassB
ERPvertical polarization only
40 kWs
HAAT160.1 meters (525 ft)
Transmitter coordinates
48°55′12″N 57°58′11″W / 48.9200°N 57.9697°W / 48.9200; -57.9697
Links
WebcastListen Live
Websitek-rock1039.com

CKXX-FM is a Canadian radio station broadcasting from Corner Brook, Newfoundland and Labrador on 103.9 MHz with a classic rock format branded on-air as 97.5 K-Rock. It is currently owned by Stingray Group.

History

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CKXX-FM launched by the noted broadcaster Alex J. Walling on August 6, 1984 as CKWK at 1340 kHz.[1]

For the first year and a half of CKWK's existence, they tried many things to bring up listenership and broaden the appeal of its fledgling station. Many of these programs were quite successful. The Jukebox Saturday Night Party was quite popular and would attract listeners from as far away as Gander who were able to receive CKWK's 10,000-watt signal clearly at night. CKWK would also host themed weekends such as the Rock 'n Roll Weekend and a weekend featuring the History of Country music with Country Radio Legend Ralph Emery.

However, CKWK was up against the incumbent CFCB, whose motto was "The Station You Grew Up On", who at the time played 50% country music from 6AM–6PM. So, in January 1986, the format was changed from country to Top 40/CHR. However, due to the possibility of a conflict with CFCB's evening and overnight Top 40 heavy format, CKXX were forced to change their format to MOR. By the summer of 1987, CKWK had been reduced to a skeleton staff with automation 18 hours a day, using a very limited library of music that was adult contemporary in format. The automation system was far from perfect. Dead air, and two sources playing on air at once were common during that time. The tapes that were used were of such poor quality that even with the limitations imposed by AM broadcasting, a listener with a good ear could notice the low quality sound that the tape provided.

In 1988, CKWK became an affiliate of Music Radio, a national radio service fed to stations via ANIK Satellite that played an AC format. CKWK became CKXX, the station switched to the sister service of Music Radio - Star Country.

On December 31, 1989 at 7:00 PM, the station manager at the time, Fred Trainor, went on the air to announce the transition of CKWK to 1340 KIXX Country/95.1 Deer Lake. CKWK became CKXX and adopted a country format. The first song played was "Guitars, Cadillacs" by Dwight Yoakam.

Over the first few months, CKXX was locally staffed for 18 hours a day with overnight programming being provided by satellite. The service was called Star Country. Eventually, it would be replaced by Country Coast to Coast - Cryin', Lovin' or Leavin' with Shelly Fraiser as well as other network announcers. At one point, Country Coast to Coast was piped in as much as 15 hours a day with local announcers doing morning/afternoon drive as well as noon shows. The style of Country music played on CKXX was a blend of current day Country music hits mixed with Classic Country from 1960 to the present day.

In 1997, CKXX moved to 103.9 FM,[2] retaining the country format it ran for years until the early 2000s, when it re-branded from KIXX Country to Magic 103 with a hot adult contemporary format, and shortly afterwards to 103.9 K-Rock. The other two "KIXX" stations outside of St. John's, CKXD-FM in Gander and CKXG-FM in Grand Falls-Windsor, were also branded with the "Magic" name and then subsequently to "K-Rock", which aired an active rock format until January 26, 2009, where it changed its format to classic rock after a listener opinion poll.

On December 20, 1999, the CRTC approved the application for authority to acquire the assets of CKXX-FM Corner Brook and its transmitter CKXX-FM-1 Stephenville from Western Broadcasting Limited (Western), and for a broadcasting license to continue the operation of this undertaking.[3]

As of March 9, 2022, CKXX no longer originates any local programming from Corner Brook 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. CKXX's sister station, CFCB, also shared the same fate as it shared studio facilities and personalities.

Rebroadcasters

[edit]

CKXX had a rebroadcaster in Deer Lake (CKXX-1-FM, originally CJDY-FM) at 95.1 MHz, but was shut down after switching frequencies.[4] There is now a rebroadcaster in Stephenville (CKXX-FM-1), originally at 95.3 MHz, but later moved to 95.9 in 2005.[5][6]

References

[edit]
  1. ^ Canadian Communications Foundation. CKXX-FM, Corner Brook, Newcap Broadcasting Ltd. Archived 2016-12-20 at the Wayback Machine
  2. ^ Decision CRTC 97-43
  3. ^ Decision CRTC 99-551
  4. ^ Decision CRTC 89-441
  5. ^ Decision CRTC 98-436
  6. ^ Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2005-186
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