Summary
DXWR (96.3 FM), broadcasting as 96.3 iFM Music and News, is a radio station owned and operated by Radio Mindanao Network. The station's studio and transmitter are located at the 2nd Floor, Zameveco Bldg., Pilar St., Zamboanga City.[1][2][3]
| Broadcast area | Zamboanga City, Basilan and surrounding areas |
|---|---|
| Branding | 96.3 iFM Music and News |
| Programming | |
| Language(s) | Chavacano, Filipino |
| Format | Contemporary MOR, News, Talk |
| Network | iFM |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | RMN Networks |
| DXRZ RMN Zamboanga | |
| History | |
First air date | 1978 (as DXWR) 1992 (as Smile Radio) 1999 (as WRFM) May 16, 2002 (as iFM) June 25, 2018 (as iFM Music and News) |
Former frequencies | 93.9 MHz (1978-1986) |
| Technical information | |
Licensing authority | NTC |
| Class | CDE |
| Power | 5,000 watts |
| ERP | 32,000 watts |
| Links | |
| Website | iFM Zamboanga |
History edit
DXWR was established in 1978 on 93.9 FM with a Top 40 format. In 1986, it transferred its frequency to 96.3 FM. On August 16, 1992, the station was relaunched as Smile Radio 96.3 with a mass-based format. On November 23, 1999, it rebranded as 963 WRFM and returned to its Top 40 format with the slogan, "Live It Up!". On May 16, 2002, the station rebranded as 96.3 iFM and brought back its mass-based format. On June 25, 2018, the station added news and talk to its format, with news provided by its AM sister station DXRZ.
References edit
- ^ "TABLE 20.7a" (PDF), 2011 Philippine Yearbook, Philippine Statistics Authority: 18–45, retrieved February 20, 2021
- ^ "2020 NTC FM Stations" (PDF). foi.gov.ph. Retrieved February 20, 2021.
- ^ "Zamboanga Arts & Culture". zamboanga.com. Retrieved February 20, 2021.
External links edit
- iFM Zamboanga FB Page
- iFM Zamboanga Website