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General Category => General Radio Discussion => Topic started by: ChrisSmolinski on December 17, 2013, 2308 UTC

Title: CFRX Status
Post by: ChrisSmolinski 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.

Title: Re: CFRX Status
Post by: rdla4 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.

Title: Re: CFRX Status
Post by: cmradio on December 18, 2013, 0721 UTC

F'ing Bell Media???? >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:(

Goddess help us :'(

Peace!

Title: Re: CFRX Status
Post by: ChrisSmolinski 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.
 

Title: Re: CFRX Status
Post by: cmradio 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!

Title: Re: CFRX Status
Post by: STF_RI 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....

Title: Re: CFRX Status
Post by: cmradio 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!