CKVX-FM

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CKVX-FM
Broadcast areaWest Central Saskatchewan
Frequency 104.9 MHz (FM)
BrandingCountry 104.9
Programming
Format Country
Affiliations Kindersley Klippers
Ownership
Owner Golden West Broadcasting
CJYM, CFYM
History
First air date
2005
Technical information
Class C
ERP vertical polarization:
66,000 watts
horizontal polarization:
100,000 watts
HAAT 341.2 meters (1,119 ft)
Links
Website westcentralonline.com/country-104

CKVX-FM is a Canadian radio station broadcasting at 104.9 FM with a country format branded as Country 104.9. Licensed to Kindersley, Saskatchewan, it serves west central Saskatchewan. It first began broadcasting in 2005. [1] The station is currently owned by Golden West Broadcasting. [2]

The CKVX call sign was originally used by Chilliwack, British Columbia radio station CKKS-FM between 2000 and 2004.

In August 2016, CKVX increased its power to 100,000 watts; the new signal covers the majority of west central Saskatchewan, although the station will primarily focus on serving Kindersley and Rosetown. [3] In September 2016, CKVX-FM flipped to country.

References

  1. Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2005-70
  2. http://www.crtc.gc.ca/eng/archive/2015/2015-249.pdf CRTC information for CKVX-FM
  3. "Kindersley's 104.9 FM Gets a Big Boost". WestCentralOnline. Golden West Broadcasting. Archived from the original on 11 October 2016. Retrieved 15 October 2016.

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