CKXD-FM

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CKXD-FM
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Broadcast areaCentral Newfoundland
Frequency 98.7 MHz (FM)
Branding97.5 K-Rock
Programming
Format Classic rock
Ownership
Owner Stingray Group
CKGA
History
First air date
c. 1973-1974
Former call signs
CJCR (c. 1973-1977)
CFYQ (1978-1990)
CKXD (1990-1999)
Former frequencies
1350 kHz (AM) (c. 1973-1990)
1010 kHz (1990-1999)
Call sign meaning
C KiXx GanDer (former branding and broadcast area)
Links
Webcast Listen Live
Website 987krock.com

CKXD-FM (98.7 FM) is a Canadian radio station broadcasting from Gander, Newfoundland and Labrador, at 98.7 MHz with a classic rock format branded on-air as 97.5 K-Rock.

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History

The station launched between 1973 and 1974 as CJCR at 1350 kHz, and is currently owned by Stingray Group. In 1977, after Don Jamieson bought out Geoff Stirling's interest in Radio CJYQ-930 Ltd., CJCR was renamed CFYQ. In 1983, Jamieson sold his company to CHUM Limited. In 1989, CHUM Limited sold the "Q" stations to Newcap. By 1990, CFYQ had changed frequencies to 1010. In 1990, CFYQ's program feed changed from CJYQ to CKIX-FM and changed its call letters again to CKXD. In 1999, with the AM equipment nearing the end of its life cycle, CKXD officially made its move to 98.7 FM. [1] In the early 2000s, CKXD re-branded from KIXX Country to Magic 98 with a hot adult contemporary format, and shortly afterwards to 98.7 K-Rock with a classic rock format. The other two "KIXX" stations outside of St. John's, CKXG-FM in Grand Falls-Windsor and CKXX-FM in Corner Brook, were also branded with the "Magic" name and then subsequently to "K-Rock".

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

Rebroadcasters

CKXD had a rebroadcaster at 670 kHz in Musgravetown (CKXB, originally CJNW in 1975 then CHYQ in 1977) serving Clarenville and the Bonavista Peninsula, but because of problems with the aging transmission equipment that resulted in many breakdowns, the transmitter was shut down in 2003. The Clarenville area is now served by VOCM-FM in St. John's using a repeater (VOCM-FM-1) at 100.7 MHz.

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