CIXL-FM

CIXL-FM
Broadcast areaNiagara Region
Frequency91.7 MHz
BrandingClassic Rock 91.7 Giant FM
Programming
FormatClassic rock
AffiliationsNiagara IceDogs, Niagara River Lions
Ownership
Owner
CKYY-FM
History
First air date
June 4, 1957 (1957-06-04)
Former call signs
CHOW (1957–2005)
Former frequencies
  • 1470 kHz (1957–1999)
Call sign meaning
XL for "extra large", a synonym of station's "Giant" branding
Technical information
ClassB
ERP27,420 watts average
vertical & horizontal polarization
HAAT150 metres (490 ft)
Links
WebcastListen live
Websitegiantfm.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 ColborneWelland line, with its transmitter located on Matthews Road in Welland.