CFRX
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| Toronto Canada | |
|---|---|
| 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
