DXQM
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Broadcast area | Metro Davao and surrounding areas |
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| Frequency | 98.7 MHz |
| Branding | 98.7 Home Radio |
| Programming | |
| Language | English |
| Format | Soft adult contemporary |
| Network | Home Radio |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Aliw Broadcasting Corporation |
| History | |
First air date | December 22, 1997 |
Former names |
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| Technical information | |
Licensing authority | NTC |
| Power | 10,000 watts |
| ERP | 20,000 watts |
DXQM (98.7 FM), broadcasting as 98.7 Home Radio, is a radio station owned and operated by Aliw Broadcasting Corporation. The station's studio and transmitter are located at DXQM Compound, Broadcast Avenue, Shrine Hills, Matina, Davao City.[1] [2]
History
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The station first went on air on December 22, 1997 as Q98. In 2000, it rebranded as 98dot7 Home Radio. Back then, it was located in ATU Plaza Commercial Mall along Gov. Duterte St. On August 1, 2016, it was relaunched as Home Radio News FM with a music and news station. In 2021, the station relocated to its transmitter site in Shrine Hills. On January 30, 2023, it was relaunched under the DWIZ network. On April 30, 2026, DWIZ News FM made its final broadcast. On May 8, after a week of music automation, it was relaunched under the Home Radio network.[3]
References
[edit ]- ^ THE HITS OF HOME RADIO
- ^ Radio DJ with dreams
- ^ Malasig, Jeline (May 5, 2026). "'No more voices to keep you company': Home Radio shift sparks concern over loss of DJs". Interaksyon. Retrieved May 5, 2026.