CIKX-FM

{{short description|Radio station in Grand Falls, New Brunswick}}

{{Infobox radio station

| name = CIKX-FM

| logo = Wave-grandfalls.jpg

| city = Grand Falls, New Brunswick

| area = Grand Falls area

| branding = 93.5 The Wave

| airdate = July 8, 1998

| frequency = 93.5 MHz (FM)

| format = Classic hits

| erp = 5,300 watts
vertical polarization only

| haat = {{convert|60.7|meters}}

| class = A

| owner = Maritime Broadcasting System

| licensee =

| webcast = [https://cikx.mbsradio.com/ Listen Live]

| website = [https://thewavegrandfalls.com/ thewavegrandfalls.com]

}}

CIKX-FM is a Canadian radio station broadcasting in Grand Falls, New Brunswick at 93.5 MHz and 5,300 watts.{{Cite web|url=https://crtc.gc.ca/eng/archive/1998/DB98-220.HTM|title=ARCHIVED - Approved - Grand Fall's first commercial, Canadian, English-language radio station. The station will rebroadcast the programming of CJCJ Woodstock on the FM band, with Grand Falls advertising. The new station must begin separate local programming within three years|first=Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC)|last=Government of Canada|date=9 July 1998|website=crtc.gc.ca|accessdate=19 February 2024}} CIKX was originally a repeater of CJCJ in Woodstock until the 2000s, when the station opened its studios.

In April 2000, CIKX began airing programming separate from CJCJ. Studios and offices are located at 399 Broadway Boulevard in Grand Falls. On June 7, 2000, Telemedia Radio Atlantic Ltd. received CRTC approval to add a transmitter for CIKX-FM at Plaster Rock using the facilities of the CJCJ rebroadcasting transmitter, CJCJ-2. As a result of the change, the CJCJ rebroadcasters CJCJ-1 and CJCJ-2 were deleted.[http://www.crtc.gc.ca/eng/archive/2000/DB2000-186.htm Decision CRTC 2000-186]

On April 12, 2007, Astral Media Radio Atlantic Inc. received approval to operate a transmitter for CIKX at Plaster Rock (CIKX-FM-1) operating on 91.7 MHz with an effective radiated power of 50 watts.{{Cite web|url=https://crtc.gc.ca/eng/archive/2007/db2007-111.htm|title=ARCHIVED - CIKX-FM Grand Falls - Licence amendment|first=Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC)|last=Government of Canada|date=12 April 2007|website=crtc.gc.ca|accessdate=19 February 2024}} The new transmitter would replace the existing AM transmitter at that location. The AM transmitter was inefficient, worn-out and difficult to maintain. The AM transmitter site was in a low-lying area. The new FM transmitter would be located in an area with an elevation for line-of-sight coverage.

On February 4, 2008, Astral Media Radio Atlantic Inc. received approval to change the frequency of CIKX-FM-1 to 88.3 MHz.{{Cite web|url=https://crtc.gc.ca/eng/archive/2008/db2008-23.htm|title=ARCHIVED - CIKX-FM Grand Falls and its transmitter CIKX-FM-1 Plaster Rock - Technical change|first=Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC)|last=Government of Canada|date=4 February 2008|website=crtc.gc.ca|accessdate=19 February 2024}}

As part of a mass format reorganization by Bell Media, on May 18, 2021, CIKX flipped to adult hits, and adopted the Bounce branding.{{Cite web|url=https://radioinsight.com/headlines/208315/bell-media-bounces-25-stations-across-canada-to-new-variety-hits-brand/|title=Bell Media Bounces 25 Stations Across Canada To New Variety Hits Brand - RadioInsight|date=18 May 2021|accessdate=19 February 2024}}

On February 8, 2024, Bell announced a restructuring that included the sale of 45 of its 103 radio stations to seven buyers, subject to approval by the CRTC, including CIKX, which is to be sold to the Maritime Broadcasting System.{{cite news |last1=Hudes |first1=Sammy |title='Not a viable business anymore': Bell Media selling 45 radio stations amid layoffs |url=https://www.thestar.com/business/not-a-viable-business-anymore-bell-media-selling-45-radio-stations-amid-layoffs/article_59a7d1cd-4fb8-5494-9dd6-01b6d3b96364.html |access-date=8 February 2024 |work=Toronto Star |agency=The Canadian Press |date=8 February 2024}} The CRTC approved the sale on December 20, 2024.{{Cite web |last=Government of Canada |first=Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) |date=2024-12-20 |title=CKTO-FM and CKTY-FM Truro, CKBC-FM Bathurst, CJCJ-FM Woodstock, and CIKX-FM Grand Falls and its transmitter CIKX-FM-1 Plaster Rock - Change in ownership and effective control |url=https://crtc.gc.ca/eng/archive/2024/2024-344.htm |access-date=2024-12-27 |website=crtc.gc.ca}} On April 8, 2025, the station rebranded to "93.5 The Wave".

Every weekend, CIKX plays vintage American Top 40 countdown shows hosted by Casey Kasem, one from the 1980s every Saturday morning, and one from the 1970s every Sunday morning. Sister stations CHNS-FM in Halifax, Nova Scotia, CKPE-FM in Sydney, CKTO-FM in Truro, Nova Scotia, CFQM-FM in Moncton, CJCJ-FM in Woodstock, New Brunswick, CKBC-FM in Bathurst, New Brunswick and CJYC-FM in Saint John also do this.