DXWR
Radio station in Zamboanga City, Philippines From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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DXWR (96.3 FM), broadcasting as 96.3 Radyo iFM Music & 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 Radyo iFM Music & 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) January 30, 2024 (as Radyo iFM) |
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 |
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 as 96.3 iFM Music & News. On January 30, 2024, it was rebranded again as 96.3 Radyo iFM Music & News.
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