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Offline ChrisSmolinski

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CFRX Status
« on: December 17, 2013, 2308 UTC »
I emailed CFRB asking about CFRX 6070, and got this reply:

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I sent another e-mail to the engineers asking about it myself but haven't heard back from anyone.  I know with the recent takeover by Bell Media, there are lots of changes going on, one being a complete move of the CFRB studios, along with the 2 associated FM stations, to a location deeper into the Toronto downtown core.  This would present a major engineering task so its possible that's what's putting CFRX on the back burner.

I await like everyone else.  Thanks for the interest.
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Re: CFRX Status
« Reply #1 on: December 17, 2013, 2310 UTC »
I hope the do come back on SW. A good listen, and a good indicator of propagation from up that way.
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cmradio

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Re: CFRX Status
« Reply #2 on: December 18, 2013, 0721 UTC »
F'ing Bell Media???? >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:(

Goddess help us :'(

Peace!
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Offline ChrisSmolinski

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Re: CFRX Status
« Reply #3 on: December 22, 2013, 1438 UTC »
Another update regarding CFRX:

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Some sort of component issues.  If Bell Media are keen on keeping CFRX going, the whole transmitter will be sent back to the builders of the transmitter ( Armstrong Transmitters) in New York state and get it working properly.  This is the second time this year the fairly new transmitter has been down. 
 
It's wait and see right now.  There are other bigger technical issues the station is facing with the recent takeover, the main one being a complete move from the present location to another spot in downtown Toronto.  Bell Media like having all their stations under one roof, so that will take any time away from CFRX issue.
 
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cmradio

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Re: CFRX Status
« Reply #4 on: December 22, 2013, 2253 UTC »
Note to self: avoid Armstrong transmitters :o

I have first hand experience with the company as an employee at one time - my bet is Bell will kill the station. SW isn't within their understanding. What they don't understand, they "surplus" :-\

Peace!
« Last Edit: December 22, 2013, 2255 UTC by cmradio »
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Re: CFRX Status
« Reply #5 on: February 15, 2014, 2357 UTC »
Just got word that CFRX is back on the air as of Feb 12, 2014!

http://cfrx.webs.com/

Now you'll all be able to follow along in great detail as we watch our doofus mayor's downward spiral....
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Re: CFRX Status
« Reply #6 on: February 16, 2014, 0302 UTC »
Quote from: STF_RI on February 15, 2014, 2357 UTC
Now you'll all be able to follow along in great detail as we watch our doofus mayor's downward spiral....

Rob's the comic relief between senate scandals :D

Peace!
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