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.
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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 |
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
editIn 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