CFXL-FM

CFXL-FM (103.1 FM, "XL 103") is a radio station in Calgary, Alberta. Owned by Stingray Group, it broadcasts a classic hits format. CFXL's studios are located on Centre Street Northeast just north of downtown Calgary, while its transmitter is located on Old Banff Coach Road in western Calgary.

For the radio station that began as CFXL-FM, see CKUV-FM.
CFXL-FM
CityCalgary, Alberta
Broadcast areaCalgary, Alberta
Frequency103.1 MHz
BrandingXL 103
Slogan70s, 80s and More
Programming
FormatClassic hits
Ownership
OwnerStingray Group
CKMP-FM
History
First air date
August 30, 2001 (as CIQX-FM)
Former call signs
CIQX-FM (2001-2008)
Technical information
Facility ID6935
ERP100,000 watts
HAAT342.2 metres (1,123 ft)
Transmitter coordinates
51.0725°N 114.261°W / 51.0725; -114.261
Links
WebcastListen Live
Websitewww.xl103calgary.com
XL 103 FM old logo

In fall 2014, the station was ranked #3 in the Calgary market according to the Fall 2014 PPM data report released by BBM Canada.[1]

History

The station officially began broadcasting on August 30, 2001, at 1:03 pm, with the call sign CIQX-FM and the brand name The Breeze. However, the station was rebranded on December 26, 2005, as California 103, a soft adult contemporary/smooth jazz format.

On March 3, 2008, at 3:00 pm, the station switched to its current classic hits/oldies format branded as "XL103". The last song played on "California 103" was "Like a Lover" by Emilie-Claire Barlow while the first song played on "XL103 FM" was "Crocodile Rock" by Elton John.

The station's license was originally awarded to Telemedia; prior to its launch, Telemedia's Alberta stations were sold to Newcap Radio, with Standard Broadcasting as minority shareholder until 2007. The station adopted its current call sign on June 5, 2008, shortly after the former CFXL-FM in High River changed its own call sign to CKUV-FM.

References
  1. Fall 2014 Calgary PPM Ratings


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