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July 5, 2010 Grace FM rebranded as Inspire FM<ref>{{Cite web|title=Inspire FM|url=https://inspirefm.ca|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101111024818/http://inspirefm.ca/|archive-date=November 11, 2010|access-date=October 9, 2021|website=Inspire FM}}</ref>, launching a new site<ref>{{Cite web|title=Grace FM|url=https://www.gracefm.ca|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100715235304/http://www.gracefm.ca:80/|archive-date=July 15, 2010|access-date=October 9, 2021|website=Grace FM}}</ref> but keeping the same format Christian format. |
July 5, 2010 Grace FM rebranded as Inspire FM<ref>{{Cite web|title=Inspire FM|url=https://inspirefm.ca|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101111024818/http://inspirefm.ca/|archive-date=November 11, 2010|access-date=October 9, 2021|website=Inspire FM}}</ref>, launching a new site<ref>{{Cite web|title=Grace FM|url=https://www.gracefm.ca|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100715235304/http://www.gracefm.ca:80/|archive-date=July 15, 2010|access-date=October 9, 2021|website=Grace FM}}</ref> but keeping the same format Christian format. |
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Sound of Faith Broadcasting |
In August 2012, Sound of Faith Broadcasting got approval for a new frequency 99.9 MHz. They began broadcasting on August 31, 2012. Their new frequency had an effective radiated power of 500 watts with a directional antenna system primarily towards the east to protect other stations that broadcast on or near 99.9 MHz, including [[CFGX-FM]] in [[Sarnia]], [[CKFM-FM]] in [[Toronto]], [[WKKO]] in [[Toledo, Ohio]] and possibly [[WXKC]] in [[Erie, Pennsylvania]]. <ref>{{Cite web|last=Government of Canada|first=Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC)|date=2009-02-02|title=ARCHIVED - Licensing of new radio stations to serve London, Ontario|url=https://crtc.gc.ca/eng/archive/2009/2009-39.htm|access-date=2021-10-11|website=crtc.gc.ca}}</ref> |
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In October of 2012, CHJX changed their branding to Faith FM with a new tagging, "your inspiration station." They moved their offices soon after to 100 Wellington St in South London. |
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== Programming == |
== Programming == |
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| Frequency | 99.9 MHz (FM) |
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| Branding | Faith FM |
| Programming | |
| Format | Christian music |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Sound of Faith Broadcasting Inc. |
| History | |
Call sign meaning | CHrist Jesus X (cross) |
| Technical information | |
| Class | A |
| ERP | 500 W |
| HAAT | 107.5 meters (353 ft) |
Transmitter coordinates | 42°59′09″N 81°14′48″W / 42.98573°N 81.24659°W |
| Links | |
| Website | london.faithfm.org |
CHJX-FM is a Canadian radio station, broadcasting 24 hours a day on 99.9 FM in London, Ontario. The station airs a Contemporary Christian music format branded as Faith FM. CHJX-FM broadcasts several evangelistic teaching programs, Christian music in the morning and mid-day, with Christian contemporary music during the evening and overnight.
Formerly branded as Grace FM and later Inspire FM, CHJX is part of Sound of Faith Broadcasting Inc., with sister stations in Kitchener and Woodstock. Faith FM is listener-supported and depends upon local advertising and listener donations to fund its operations.
History
Sound of Faith Broadcasting received CRTC approval to broadcast on the FM dial at 105.9 MHz on December 9, 2002 with an effective radiated power of 10 watts.[1] The CRTC got 186 letters of support of the application.[1]
CHJX-FM began on-air testing in February 2004. After fundraising the station began broadcasting from 100 Fullarton st[2][3] with a transmitter atop One London Place.
In 2006 Sound of Faith Broadcasting applied for a frequency change for CHJX-FM from 105.9 FM to 98.1 FM. Despite support for the change from listeners and other stations, the CRTC denied the application.[4]
CHJX-FM studios were moved in 2008 to the upper floors of YFC London located at 254 Adelaide Street South[5]
July 5, 2010 Grace FM rebranded as Inspire FM[6], launching a new site[7] but keeping the same format Christian format.
In August 2012, Sound of Faith Broadcasting got approval for a new frequency 99.9 MHz. They began broadcasting on August 31, 2012. Their new frequency had an effective radiated power of 500 watts with a directional antenna system primarily towards the east to protect other stations that broadcast on or near 99.9 MHz, including CFGX-FM in Sarnia, CKFM-FM in Toronto, WKKO in Toledo, Ohio and possibly WXKC in Erie, Pennsylvania. [8]
In October of 2012, CHJX changed their branding to Faith FM with a new tagging, "your inspiration station." They moved their offices soon after to 100 Wellington St in South London.
Programming
Live programming includes "Faith Mornings with Shaun" from 6:00 AM to 8:30 AM hosted by Shaun Mackenzie and "Heading Home with Marion" from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM hosted by Marion. Pre-recorded shows such as "The Beautiful Ones" and "Matt's Music" play on the station. [9]
References
- ^ a b Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2002-416, Low-power Christian music FM radio station in London, CRTC, December 9, 2002
- ^ "Grace FM". Grace FM. Archived from the original on May 1, 2004. Retrieved October 9, 2021.
- ^ "CHJX-FM | History of Canadian Broadcasting". www.broadcasting-history.ca. Retrieved 2021-10-10.
- ^ Government of Canada, Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) (2002-12-09). "ARCHIVED - Low-power Christian music FM radio station in London". crtc.gc.ca. Retrieved 2021-10-10.
- ^ "Grace FM About Us". Grace FM. December 1, 2008. Archived from the original on December 1, 2008. Retrieved October 9, 2021.
- ^ "Inspire FM". Inspire FM. Archived from the original on November 11, 2010. Retrieved October 9, 2021.
- ^ "Grace FM". Grace FM. Archived from the original on July 15, 2010. Retrieved October 9, 2021.
- ^ Government of Canada, Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) (2009-02-02). "ARCHIVED - Licensing of new radio stations to serve London, Ontario". crtc.gc.ca. Retrieved 2021-10-11.
- ^ "Program Guide | Welcome to Faith FM 99.9 – Your Inspiration Station!". Retrieved 2021-01-29.
External links
- Faith FM 99.9
- Template:History of Canadian Broadcasting
- CHJX-FM in the REC Canadian station database
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