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| Broadcast area | Niagara Region |
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| Frequency | 91.7 MHz (FM) |
| 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 (as CHOW at 1470 AM) May 1999 (FM) |
Former call signs | CHOW (1957–2005) |
Former frequencies | 1470 kHz (1957–1999) |
Call sign meaning | CI eXtra Large (Giant size) |
| Technical information | |
| Class | B |
| ERP | 27,420 watts average vertical & horizontal polarization |
| HAAT | 150 meters (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 WGRF Buffalo, CFLZ-FM Fort Erie, Stingray's CHBM-FM Toronto and WHTT Buffalo.
Giant FM's studios are located on the Port Colborne - Welland border, on Forks Road, and its transmitter is located on Matthews Road in Welland. [1]