CFXE-FM

Infobox Radio Station


name = CFXE-FM
airdate = April 4, 1968 (as CJYR)
frequency = 94.3 MHz (FM)
area = Edson, Alberta
format = classic hits
owner = Newcap Broadcasting
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branding = The FOX
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website = [http://www.thefoxradio.ca/ The Fox Radio Group]
callsign_meaning = C FoX Edson

CFXE (94.3 FM, "The FOX") is a Canadian radio station, which broadcasts classic hits in Edson, Alberta and is owned by Newcap Broadcasting.

The station also has three rebroadcasters in northwestern Alberta: CFXH in Hinton, CFXP in Jasper, and CFXG in Grande Cache. CKBA in Athabasca, CFOK in Westlock, CHSL in Slave Lake and CKVH in High Prairie also simulcast some of CFXE's programming while originating some programming locally as well. All four of those stations also use the Fox branding.

History

*CFXE started on April 4, 1968 as CJYR on 970 kHz, with 10,000 watts power.
*In 2005, the station was bought by Newcap Broadcasting and was relaunched as "The FOX"
*In 2007, the station was moved to 94.3 MHz with 11,000 watts power.

External links

* [http://www.thefoxradio.ca/ The Fox Radio Group]
* [http://www.broadcasting-history.ca/listings_and_histories/radio/histories.php?id=127&historyID=338 CFXE History at Canadian Communications Foundation]
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