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CBX (AM)
Encyclopedia
CBX is a Canadian
radio station, broadcasting at 740 AM in Edmonton
, Alberta
. It broadcasts the programming of the CBC Radio One
network.
from a single 50,000 watt transmitter site at Lacombe
on AM 1010. Prior to its launch, CBC Radio programming aired in Edmonton on private affiliate CFRN
1260. In 1953, with signal reception in the city deteriorating, the rebroadcaster CBXA was launched on 740.
In 1964, the CBC launched separate radio services in Edmonton and Calgary. CBX's 1010 frequency was reassigned to Calgary and used by CBR
. CBX's transmitter was relocated closer to Edmonton and was assigned CBXA's frequency of 740. The rebroadcaster CBXA was no longer needed and thus was decommissioned.
In 2004, CBC Edmonton operations moved into a new digital broadcast facility downtown, bringing all operations of Radio and TV, under one roof. The old TV facility on 75th Street had 70000 square feet (6,503.2 m²), while the Radio building on 51st Ave. had 48000 square feet (4,459.3 m²). The new combined facility has 38,700 total square feet. It is located at the Edmonton City Centre
, on Winston Churchill Square
.
On March 16, 2006, the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission approved the station's application to add an FM
transmitter at 93.9 MHz in Edmonton to simulcast the AM programming. This relay, CBX-2-FM, officially began April 20, 2007.
produced by CBC Edmonton and aired on CBX include Edmonton AM, and Radio Active. CBX also produces half-hourly news bulletins between 5:30 AM and 6:00 PM each weekday. Provincial or national news bulletins air on CBX outside of those hours. The World Report and The World This Hour also airs at the top of each hour during Edmonton AM and Radio Active, respectively.
CBC Edmonton also produces two music shows for the entire CBC radio networks: Saturday Night Blues and Canada Live air nationally on CBC Radio One/Sirius 137, and CBC Radio 2, respectively.
The last few BBM radio ratings measurements have shown CBX steadily climbing in audience share in Edmonton. As of the spring 2009 BBM measurement, CBX is the second-most listened to radio-station in Edmonton, behind news-talk radio station 630/CHED
. Edmonton AM also ranks second in the morning, while Radio Active ranks fourth amongst the afternoon radio drive-time shows.
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
radio station, broadcasting at 740 AM in Edmonton
Edmonton
Edmonton is the capital of the Canadian province of Alberta and is the province's second-largest city. Edmonton is located on the North Saskatchewan River and is the centre of the Edmonton Capital Region, which is surrounded by the central region of the province.The city and its census...
, Alberta
Alberta
Alberta is a province of Canada. It had an estimated population of 3.7 million in 2010 making it the most populous of Canada's three prairie provinces...
. It broadcasts the programming of the CBC Radio One
CBC Radio One
CBC Radio One is the English language news and information radio network of the publicly-owned Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. It is commercial free and offers both local and national programming...
network.
History
The station was originally launched in 1948, serving both Edmonton and CalgaryCalgary
Calgary is a city in the Province of Alberta, Canada. It is located in the south of the province, in an area of foothills and prairie, approximately east of the front ranges of the Canadian Rockies...
from a single 50,000 watt transmitter site at Lacombe
Lacombe, Alberta
Lacombe is a city in Alberta, Canada. It is located north of Red Deer, the nearest major city, and south of Edmonton, the nearest metropolitan area...
on AM 1010. Prior to its launch, CBC Radio programming aired in Edmonton on private affiliate CFRN
CFRN (AM)
CFRN is a Canadian clear-channel radio station in Edmonton, Alberta. Owned by Astral Media and broadcasting at 1260 kHz on the AM radio dial, the station airs an all-sports format, branded as The Team 1260...
1260. In 1953, with signal reception in the city deteriorating, the rebroadcaster CBXA was launched on 740.
In 1964, the CBC launched separate radio services in Edmonton and Calgary. CBX's 1010 frequency was reassigned to Calgary and used by CBR
CBR (AM)
CBR is a Canadian radio station, broadcasting at 1010 AM in Calgary, Alberta. It broadcasts the programming of the CBC Radio One network.-History:...
. CBX's transmitter was relocated closer to Edmonton and was assigned CBXA's frequency of 740. The rebroadcaster CBXA was no longer needed and thus was decommissioned.
In 2004, CBC Edmonton operations moved into a new digital broadcast facility downtown, bringing all operations of Radio and TV, under one roof. The old TV facility on 75th Street had 70000 square feet (6,503.2 m²), while the Radio building on 51st Ave. had 48000 square feet (4,459.3 m²). The new combined facility has 38,700 total square feet. It is located at the Edmonton City Centre
Edmonton City Centre
Edmonton City Centre is a shopping mall in downtown Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, across the street from Churchill Square.-History:In 1974, the City Centre Place shopping mall was completed within the larger Edmonton Centre development; TD Tower was added in 1976. In 1978, Oxford Tower and the...
, on Winston Churchill Square
Churchill Square (Edmonton)
thumb|300px|right|Churchill Square looking towards [[Edmonton City Hall|City Hall]]Churchill Square is the main downtown square in Edmonton, Alberta, which plays host to a large majority of festivals and events including: the Edmonton International Street Performers Festival, Edmonton Fashion...
.
On March 16, 2006, the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission approved the station's application to add an FM
FM broadcasting
FM broadcasting is a broadcasting technology pioneered by Edwin Howard Armstrong which uses frequency modulation to provide high-fidelity sound over broadcast radio. The term "FM band" describes the "frequency band in which FM is used for broadcasting"...
transmitter at 93.9 MHz in Edmonton to simulcast the AM programming. This relay, CBX-2-FM, officially began April 20, 2007.
Local programming
Local programsCBC Radio One local programming
Stations in Canada's CBC Radio One network each produce some local programming in addition to the network schedule.The amount of local programming may vary from station to station. For instance, some stations in smaller markets may produce their own morning show, but air an afternoon show from...
produced by CBC Edmonton and aired on CBX include Edmonton AM, and Radio Active. CBX also produces half-hourly news bulletins between 5:30 AM and 6:00 PM each weekday. Provincial or national news bulletins air on CBX outside of those hours. The World Report and The World This Hour also airs at the top of each hour during Edmonton AM and Radio Active, respectively.
CBC Edmonton also produces two music shows for the entire CBC radio networks: Saturday Night Blues and Canada Live air nationally on CBC Radio One/Sirius 137, and CBC Radio 2, respectively.
The last few BBM radio ratings measurements have shown CBX steadily climbing in audience share in Edmonton. As of the spring 2009 BBM measurement, CBX is the second-most listened to radio-station in Edmonton, behind news-talk radio station 630/CHED
CHED (AM)
CHED is a talk radio station in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, broadcasting at 630 kHz on the AM dial and is owned by Corus Entertainment.The station originally began broadcasting at 1080 AM in 1954, until it moved to its current frequency in 1965....
. Edmonton AM also ranks second in the morning, while Radio Active ranks fourth amongst the afternoon radio drive-time shows.
- Edmonton AM (Weekdays 5:30 AM – 8:37 AM)
- Ron Wilson
- Carol Amadeo (Local news)
- Mark Harvey (Weather & Traffic)
- John Hancock (Sports)
- Radio Active (Weekdays 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM)
- Peter Brown
- Mark Scholz (Substitute host)
- Don Bell (Local news)
- Rod Kurtz (Traffic & Substitute host)
- Stephanie Armstrong (Meteorologist)
- Mark Connolly (Sports)
- CBC Edmonton news radio reporters
- Tim Adams
- Mackenzie Grisdale
- Gareth Hampshire
- James Hees
- Jermaine Hylton
- Janice Johnston
- Adrienne Lamb
- Lydia Neufeld
- Larissa Kozun
- Saturday Night Blues (Saturdays 10:00 PM, nationwide)
- Holger Petersen
- Canada Live (Every night 8:00 PM, nationwide on CBC Radio 2)
- Jacqueline Janelle
Transmitters
External links
- CBC Edmonton
- CBX history at Canadian Communications FoundationCanadian Communications FoundationThe Canadian Communications Foundation is a history of Canadian broadcasting for radio and television chronicles and documents. It also provides a history of radio and television stations, including networks, programs, broadcasters and many others....