CFEX-FM
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| Broadcast area | Calgary Metropolitan Region |
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| Frequency | 92.9 MHz (FM) |
| Branding | X92.9 |
| Programming | |
| Format | Modern rock |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Harvard Media |
| History | |
First air date | January 1, 2007 |
Call sign meaning | CFE X (station branding) |
| Technical information | |
| Class | C |
| ERP | 100 kWs |
| HAAT | 342.2 meters (1,123 ft) |
| Links | |
| Website | x929.ca |
CFEX-FM (92.9 FM, "X92.9") is a radio station in Calgary, Alberta. Owned by Harvard Media, it broadcasts a modern rock format. CFEX's studios are located along the Red Mile on 17 Avenue SW in Calgary, while its transmitter is located on Old Banff Coach Road in western Calgary.
As of Summer 2022, CFEX is the 7th-most-listened-to radio station in the Calgary market according to a PPM data report released by Numeris.[1]
History
[edit]In 2006, the CRTC approved an application by Harvard Broadcasting for a new FM radio station in Calgary, which would broadcast an alternative rock format.[2]
The station officially launched at midnight on January 1, 2007 as X92.9, hosting a free New Year's Eve concert at the University of Calgary's Mac Hall featuring Hot Hot Heat. Owing to the group's mixed reception, the station promoted a "No Nickelback Guarantee" in comparison to its main rival, CJAY-FM. Its stance against the band has gained national attention on several occasions, including its endorsement of a petition for the NFL to not have the band perform at halftime during a Thanksgiving game in Detroit in November 2011.[3][4][5][6]
On December 21, 2012, in honour of the alleged Mayan apocalypse, CFEX stunted by playing R.E.M.'s song "It's The End Of The World As We Know It (And I Feel Fine)" all day long, interspersed with "Get to Know a Mayan" and "Apocalypse Survival Tips" segments.[7] As of 2024 the on air lineup consists of: X Mornings With Beckler and Seanna X Mid-days With Matt Di Paola X Afternoons With Mariah And Ty X Evenings With Sean MacEwan X Saturdays With Sam Phelps
References
[edit]- ^ "Winter 2020 PPM Data". Retrieved 2021-04-01.
- ^ "Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2006-321". CRTC. Retrieved 2018-09-02.
- ^ "X is for X-treme!!! For now..." The Gauntlet. Retrieved 2018-09-02.
- ^ Butts, Shaughn. "Poor Chad Kroeger and co. Despite Nickelback's five new Juno nominations, there is a Calgary radio station offering a "No Nickelback Guarantee."". Ottawa Citizen. Retrieved 2018-09-02.
- ^ "'Rather drink bleach than listen to Nickelback'". Winnipeg Free Press. 2011-11-04. Retrieved 2018-09-02.
- ^ Farquharson, Vanessa (2009-02-05). "Debate over Nickelback rages on". Regina Leader-Post. Archived from the original on 2009-07-07. Retrieved 2009-02-15.
- ^ "Calgary Radio Station X92.9 Plays 'It's The End Of The World' By R.E.M. All Day To Mark Mayan Calendar". Huffington Post. AOL. Retrieved 14 July 2016.
External links
[edit]- Official website
- CFEX-FM at The History of Canadian Broadcasting by the Canadian Communications Foundation
- CFEX-FM in the REC Canadian station database