CFRX
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| - | CFRX broadcasts on 6070 kHz | + | {{Infobox station |
| + | |name=CFRX | ||
| + | |logo=CFRB 1010 Logo.png | ||
| + | |city=Toronto | ||
| + | |country=Canada | ||
| + | |frequencies=6070 | ||
| + | |branding=Newstalk 1010 | ||
| + | |affiliations=Bell Media<br>Premiere Networks | ||
| + | |language=English | ||
| + | |format=News/talk | ||
| + | |owner=Bell Media | ||
| + | |firstairdate=February 11, 1937 | ||
| + | |callsignmeaning=n/a | ||
| + | |power=1,000 | ||
| + | |webcast=https://www.iheartradio.ca/newstalk-1010 CFRX webcast | ||
| + | |website=https://www.newstalk1010.com/ CFRX | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | '''CFRX''' is a shortwave station in Toronto, Canada. It broadcasts on 6070 kHz via an omnidirectional antenna, and serves as a relay of mediumwave station CFRB (1010 kHz), also located in Toronto. It transmits with 1kW of power. CFRX began broadcasting at 7:30 am on February 11th, 1937. The current transmitter is a solid state shortwave transmitter made by Armstrong Transmitter Corporation. | ||
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| + | With the closure of [[CHU]] on June 22, 2026, CFRX is the last remaining shortwave station in Canada. | ||
==Links== | ==Links== | ||
Latest revision as of 20:59, 4 July 2026
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| Toronto Canada | |
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| Frequencies | 6070 |
| Branding | Newstalk 1010 |
| Programming | |
| Language(s) | English |
| Format | News/talk |
| Affiliations | Bell Media Premiere Networks |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Bell Media |
| History | |
| First air date | February 11, 1937 |
| Call sign meaning | n/a |
| Technical information | |
| Power | 1,000 watts |
| Links | |
| Webcast | CFRX webcast |
| Website | CFRX |
CFRX is a shortwave station in Toronto, Canada. It broadcasts on 6070 kHz via an omnidirectional antenna, and serves as a relay of mediumwave station CFRB (1010 kHz), also located in Toronto. It transmits with 1kW of power. CFRX began broadcasting at 7:30 am on February 11th, 1937. The current transmitter is a solid state shortwave transmitter made by Armstrong Transmitter Corporation.
With the closure of CHU on June 22, 2026, CFRX is the last remaining shortwave station in Canada.
Links
- Official Website of CFRX
- CFRB/CFRX by The Ontario DX Association, Includes a Virtual Tour of Station Facilities
- CFRB Wikipedia entry
