CKVX-FM is a Canadian radio station broadcasting at 104.9 FM with a country format branded as Country 104.9. Licensed to Kindersley, Saskatchewan, it serves west central Saskatchewan. It first began broadcasting in 2005.[1] The station is currently owned by Golden West Broadcasting.[2]

CKVX-FM
Broadcast areaWest Central Saskatchewan
Frequency104.9 MHz (FM)
BrandingCountry 104.9
Programming
FormatCountry
AffiliationsKindersley Klippers
Ownership
OwnerGolden West Broadcasting
CJYM, CFYM
History
First air date
2005
Technical information
ClassC
ERPvertical polarization:
66,000 watts
horizontal polarization:
100,000 watts
HAAT341.2 meters (1,119 ft)
Links
Websitewestcentralonline.com/country-104

The CKVX call sign was originally used by Chilliwack, British Columbia radio station CKKS-FM between 2000 and 2004.

In August 2016, CKVX increased its power to 100,000 watts; the new signal covers the majority of west central Saskatchewan, although the station will primarily focus on serving Kindersley and Rosetown.[3] In September 2016, CKVX-FM flipped to country.

References

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  1. ^ Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2005-70
  2. ^ http://www.crtc.gc.ca/eng/archive/2015/2015-249.pdf CRTC information for CKVX-FM
  3. ^ "Kindersley's 104.9 FM Gets a Big Boost". WestCentralOnline. Golden West Broadcasting. Retrieved 15 October 2016.
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