DXQQ
| Broadcast area | Davao City and surrounding areas |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 87.5 MHz[1] |
| Branding | 87.5 Davao City Disaster Radio |
| Programming | |
| Language(s) | Cebuano, Filipino |
| Format | Contemporary MOR, OPM, Community radio |
| Affiliations | Philippine Broadcasting Service |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | City Government of Davao |
| History | |
First air date | February 3, 2020 |
Call sign meaning | None; sequentially assigned |
| Technical information | |
Licensing authority | NTC |
| Power | 10,000 watts |
DXQQ (87.5 FM), broadcasting as 87.5 Davao City Disaster Radio, is a 24-hour community radio station owned and operated by the City Government of Davao. Its studios are located at Doors 4 and 5, RJ Homes Bldg., Pelayo St., Davao City, and its transmitter is located at Shrine Hills, Matina, Davao City.
The frequency was occupied by FM1 Davao until January 2020.[1]
History
In February 2020, the City Government launched an emergency-centric community station under the identity of "Davao City Disaster Radio". Prior to the launch, the city government announced its intention to establish a community station with a purpose of disseminating vital information on disasters and emergency preparedness.[2][3]
The station was officially launched on February 3, 2020 with a guest presence from Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte.[4][5]
References
- ^ a b Jasper Marie Oblina-Rucat (August 10, 2016). "Sec Andanar pushes bill to create People's Broadcasting Corp". Philippine Information Agency. Archived from the original on February 2, 2017. Retrieved January 25, 2017.
- ^ Joey Sem Dalumpines (June 15, 2019). "Davao City LGU plans to put up AM/FM radio for emergencies". Philippine Information Agency.
- ^ Llemit, Ralph Lawrence (August 31, 2019). "Community radio for disasters". Sun.Star.
- ^ Palicte, Che (February 4, 2020). "Davao City gov't opens 'Disaster Radio'". Philippine News Agency.
- ^ "Davao taps good old-fashioned radio as another disaster management tool". BusinessWorld. February 4, 2020.