CFCX-SW, Montréal
| Station | Year | Freq. | Power | Owner/Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CFCX | 1963 | 6005 | 500 | Canadian Marconi Co. |
| CFCX | 1936 | 6005 | 4,000 | Canadian Marconi Co. |
| VE9DR | 1930 | 6005 | 4,000 | Canadian Marconi Co. |
1930
VE9DR began broadcasting on December 25, relaying the programs of CFCF-AM, using a frequency of 6005 kHz and power of 4,000 watts. A Marconi transmitter was used from a site located at Drummondville. CFCF was Canada’s first radio station and was owned by Canadian Marconi Co.
1932
The VE9DR transmitter was moved from Drummondville to Montreal.
1936
VE9DR became CFCX.
1963
The CFCX transmitter was moved to Kahnawake and power was reduced to 500 watts. CFCF-AM had operated from this location since 1956.
1991
CFCF-AM became CIQC. CFCX continued to simulcast CIQC.
1990’s
At some point, CFCX stopped simulcasting CIQC and began carrying a feed from CKOI-FM.
1999
The CFCX transmitter was old and there was no interest in repairing or replacing it, so CFCX was taken out of service. This likely happened when preparations were being made to set up the CINW 940 and CINF 690 towers at the Kahnawake transmitter site (CINW 940 replaced CIQC 600).
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