CIXL-FM
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| Broadcast area | Niagara Region |
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| Frequency | 91.7 MHz |
| Branding | Classic Rock 91.7 Giant FM |
| Programming | |
| Format | Classic rock |
| Affiliations | Niagara IceDogs, Niagara River Lions |
| Ownership | |
| Owner |
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| CKYY-FM | |
| History | |
First air date | June 4, 1957 |
Former call signs | CHOW (1957–2005) |
Former frequencies |
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Call sign meaning | XL for "extra large", a synonym of station's "Giant" branding |
| Technical information | |
| Class | B |
| ERP | 27,420 watts average vertical & horizontal polarization |
| HAAT | 150 metres (490 ft) |
| Links | |
| Webcast | Listen live |
| Website | giantfm.com |
CIXL-FM is a Canadian radio station, broadcasting in Welland, Ontario. It uses the on-air brand name Classic Rock 91.7 Giant FM, and broadcasts a classic rock format at 91.7 MHz. It is one of the few commercial FM radio stations on its frequency that can be heard in the United States, where frequencies between 88.1 and 91.9 MHz are set aside for noncommercial stations (a stipulation not required in Canada, CIXL's originating country). CIXL's geographical position puts it in direct competition with Buffalo's WGRF, along with CFLZ-FM in Fort Erie and the CN Tower-transmitting CHBM-FM from Toronto.
Giant FM's studios are located on Forks Road on the Port Colborne–Welland line, with its transmitter located on Matthews Road in Welland.