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{{short description|Radio station in Fredericton, New Brunswick}}
{{short description|Radio station in New Brunswick, Canada}}
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{{Infobox radio station
{{Infobox radio station
| name = CFXY-FM
| name = CFXY-FM
| logo = CFXY-FM logo.png
| logo = Bounce1053logo.png
| city = [[Fredericton]], [[New Brunswick]]
| city = [[Fredericton|Fredericton, New Brunswick]]
| area = [[Fredericton]]
| area = [[Greater Fredericton]]
| branding = 105.3 The Fox
| branding = Bounce 105.3
| slogan = Fredericton's Best Rock
| airdate = July 15, [[1983 in radio|1983]]
| airdate = July 15, 1983 (at 93.1 [[FM broadcasting|FM]])
| frequency = 105.3 [[Hertz|MHz]]
| frequency = 105.3 [[Hertz|MHz]] ([[FM broadcasting|FM]])
| format = [[Adult hits]]
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| format = [[Active rock]]
| erp = 78,000 [[watt]]s (horizontal polarization)
| erp = 78,000 [[watt]]s (horizontal polarization)
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| class = C1
| haat = {{convert|143.5|m|ft|sp=us}}
| haat = {{convert|143.5|m|ft|sp=us}}
| owner = [[Bell Media]]
| owner = [[Bell Media]]
| licensee = [[Bell Media Radio]] Atlantic Inc.
| licensee = [[Bell Media Radio]] Atlantic Inc.
| sister_stations = [[CIBX-FM]], [[CKHJ]]
| sister_stations = [[CIBX-FM]], [[CKHJ]]
| website = [https://www.iheartradio.ca/the-fox-105-3/ iheartradio.ca/the-fox-105-3]
| webcast = [https://www.iheartradio.ca/bounce/fredericton/ Listen Live]
| website = [https://www.iheartradio.ca/bounce/fredericton/ iheartradio.ca/bounce/fredericton]
| callsign_meaning = C '''F'''o'''XY'''
| callsign_meaning = '''C F'''o'''XY''' (former branding)
| former_frequencies = 93.1 [[Hertz|MHz]] (1983-1992)
| former_frequencies = 93.1 MHz (1983–1992)
}}
}}


'''CFXY-FM''' is a Canadian [[radio station]] in [[Fredericton]], [[New Brunswick]], that broadcasts at 105.3 [[FM broadcasting|FM]]. The station uses the on-air brand ''105.3 The Fox'' with an [[active rock]] format. The station is owned by [[Bell Media]] which also owns sister stations [[CIBX-FM]] and [[CKHJ]].
'''CFXY-FM''' (105.3 [[Hertz|MHz]]) is a Canadian [[radio station]] in [[Fredericton|Fredericton, New Brunswick]]. The station uses the on-air brand ''[[Bounce (radio network)|Bounce]] 105.3'' with an [[adult hits]] format. The station is owned by [[Bell Media]], which also owns sister stations [[CIBX-FM]] and [[CKHJ]]. The station's [[transmitter]] is off Route 620 at Hamtown Corner in [[Douglas, New Brunswick|Douglas]], north west of Fredericton.


==History==
==History==
CFXY was launched on July 15, 1983, as '''CKHJ-FM''', and first operated at 93.1 on the FM dial. In 1992, CKHJ-FM received CRTC approval to change its frequency to 105.3 FM.<ref>[http://www.crtc.gc.ca/eng/archive/1992/DB92-248.HTM Decision CRTC 92-248]</ref>
CFXY was launched on July 15, 1983, as CKHJ-FM, and first operated at 93.1 on the FM dial. In 1992, CKHJ-FM received CRTC approval to change its frequency from 93.1 to 105.3 FM.<ref>[http://www.crtc.gc.ca/eng/archive/1992/DB92-248.HTM Decision CRTC 92-248]</ref>


In June 2000, CIHI (1260 AM) changed its [[call sign]] and switched frequencies with co-owned [[country music|country]] station [[CKHJ]], which was at 105.3 FM.
In June 2000, CIHI (1260 AM) changed its [[call sign]] and switched frequencies with co-owned [[country music|country]] station [[CKHJ]], which was at 105.3 FM.
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The station was owned by Radio One Ltd. until 1999, when it was sold to [[Telemedia Communications]]. Telemedia sold the stations to Astral Media in 2002, which was then acquired by [[Bell Media]] as of 2013.
The station was owned by Radio One Ltd. until 1999, when it was sold to [[Telemedia Communications]]. Telemedia sold the stations to Astral Media in 2002, which was then acquired by [[Bell Media]] as of 2013.


As part of a mass format reorganization by Bell Media, on May 18, 2021, CFXY flipped to [[adult hits]], and adopted the ''Bounce'' branding.<ref>[https://radioinsight.com/headlines/208315/bell-media-bounces-25-stations-across-canada-to-new-variety-hits-brand/ Bell Media Bounces 25 Stations Across Canada to New Variety Hits Brand]</ref>
The station's [[transmitter]] is off Route 620 at Hamtown Corner in [[Douglas, New Brunswick|Douglas]], north west of Fredericton.

==Former logo==
[[File:CFXY-FM logo.png]]


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
* [https://www.iheartradio.ca/the-fox-105-3/ 105.3 The Fox]
* [https://www.iheartradio.ca/bounce/fredericton/ Bounce 105.3]
* [https://broadcasting-history.ca/radio/radio-stations/new-brunswick/CFXY-FM CFXY-FM] at The History of Canadian Broadcasting by the [[Canadian Communications Foundation]]
* {{History of Canadian Broadcasting}}
*{{RecnetCanada|CFXY-FM}}
*{{RecnetCanada|CFXY-FM}}


Latest revision as of 01:00, 17 October 2024

CFXY-FM
Broadcast areaGreater Fredericton
Frequency105.3 MHz
BrandingBounce 105.3
Programming
FormatAdult hits
Ownership
Owner
CIBX-FM, CKHJ
History
First air date
July 15, 1983
Former frequencies
93.1 MHz (1983–1992)
Call sign meaning
C FoXY (former branding)
Technical information
ClassC1
ERP78,000 watts (horizontal polarization)
HAAT143.5 meters (471 ft)
Links
WebcastListen Live
Websiteiheartradio.ca/bounce/fredericton

CFXY-FM (105.3 MHz) is a Canadian radio station in Fredericton, New Brunswick. The station uses the on-air brand Bounce 105.3 with an adult hits format. The station is owned by Bell Media, which also owns sister stations CIBX-FM and CKHJ. The station's transmitter is off Route 620 at Hamtown Corner in Douglas, north west of Fredericton.

History

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CFXY was launched on July 15, 1983, as CKHJ-FM, and first operated at 93.1 on the FM dial. In 1992, CKHJ-FM received CRTC approval to change its frequency from 93.1 to 105.3 FM.[1]

In June 2000, CIHI (1260 AM) changed its call sign and switched frequencies with co-owned country station CKHJ, which was at 105.3 FM.

The station was owned by Radio One Ltd. until 1999, when it was sold to Telemedia Communications. Telemedia sold the stations to Astral Media in 2002, which was then acquired by Bell Media as of 2013.

As part of a mass format reorganization by Bell Media, on May 18, 2021, CFXY flipped to adult hits, and adopted the Bounce branding.[2]

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References

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  1. ^ Decision CRTC 92-248
  2. ^ Bell Media Bounces 25 Stations Across Canada to New Variety Hits Brand
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