CFXL-FM

For the radio station that began as CFXL-FM, see CKUV-FM.

CFXL-FM (103.1 FM, XL 103) is a radio station in Calgary, Alberta. Owned by Stingray Group, it broadcasts a classic hits format. CFXL's studios are located on Centre Street Northeast just north of downtown Calgary, while its transmitter is located on Old Banff Coach Road in western Calgary.

CFXL-FM

Calgary, Alberta
Broadcast area	Calgary Metropolitan Region
Frequency	103.1 MHz (FM)
Branding	XL 103
Programming
Format	Classic hits
Ownership
Owner	Stingray Group
Sister stations	CKMP-FM
History
First air date	August 30, 2002 (as CIQX-FM)
Former call signs	CIQX-FM (2001–2008)
Call sign meaning	CF XL (branding)
Technical information
Facility ID	6935
ERP	100,000 watts
HAAT	342.2 metres (1,123 ft)
Transmitter coordinates	51.0725°N 114.261°W / 51.0725; -114.261
Links
Webcast	Listen Live (Canada Only)
Website	xl103calgary.com

Former logo

As of Winter 2020, CFXL is the 6th-most-listened-to radio station in the Calgary market according to a PPM data report released by Numeris.^[1]

History

The station officially began broadcasting on August 30, 2002, at 1:03 pm, with the call sign CIQX-FM and the brand name The Breeze. However, the station was rebranded on December 26, 2005, as California 103, a soft adult contemporary/smooth jazz format.

On March 3, 2008, at 3:00 pm, the station switched to its current classic hits format branded as XL103. The last song played on "California" was "Like a Lover" by Emilie-Claire Barlow while the first song played on "XL" was "Crocodile Rock" by Elton John.

The station's license was originally awarded to Telemedia; prior to its launch, Telemedia's Alberta stations were sold to Newcap Radio, with Standard Broadcasting as minority shareholder until 2007. The station adopted its current call sign on June 5, 2008, shortly after the former CFXL-FM in High River changed its own call sign to CKUV-FM.