CKXS-FM

Last updated
CKXS-FM
CKXS-FM logo.png
Frequency 99.1 MHz (FM)
Branding99.1 CKXS
Programming
Format Variety hits
Ownership
OwnerFive Amigos Broadcasting
History
First air date
October 20, 2009
Technical information
Class A
ERP 1 kWs average
3 kWs peak
HAAT 84.8 meters (278 ft)
Links
Website ckxsfm.com

CKXS-FM is a Canadian radio station that broadcasts a variety hits format at 99.1 FM in Wallaceburg, Ontario. The station is branded as 99.1 CKXS.

Owned by Five Amigos Broadcasting Inc., the station was authorized on May 26, 2009. [1]

Long-time local morning man Greg Hetherington is also the principal owner of CKXS.

CKXS is a popular station with customers in the United States the border also. The core American listeners being around Algonac, Michigan. To cater to the listeners, some weather is given in fahrenheit as well as celsius.

The station launched on October 20, 2009 at 9:00 am EDT. [2] [3] [4] [5]

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References

  1. Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2009-305
  2. New station hits the air on Tuesday, The Chatham Daily News, October 17, 2009
  3. [ permanent dead link ]
  4. Amigos Prepare To Hit The Air On CKXSFM 99.1FM!, Chatham-Kent Daily Post, October 19, 2009
  5. There's a new signal on the air between Chatham and Windsor, Scott Fybush/North East Radio Watch, October 26, 2009

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