DYAP-FM
| Broadcast area | Metro Cebu and surrounding areas |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 88.3 MHz |
| Branding | 88.3 XFM |
| Programming | |
| Language(s) | Cebuano, Filipino |
| Format | Contemporary MOR, News, Talk |
| Network | XFM Philippines |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Southern Broadcasting Network |
| Operator | Y2H Broadcasting Network, Inc. |
| History | |
First air date | 1988 |
Former names |
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| Technical information | |
Licensing authority | NTC |
| Power | 10,000 watts |
| ERP | 32,000 watts |
DYAP (88.3 FM), broadcasting as 88.3 XFM, is a radio station owned by Southern Broadcasting Network and operated by Y2H Broadcasting Network, Inc. The station's studio is located at Unit 5, 2nd floor, Z Plaza Bldg., Dionisio Jakosalem St., Brgy. Zapatera, Cebu City, while its transmitter is located at the SBN Compound, San Carlos Heights, Quiot Pardo, Cebu City.[1][2][3]
History[edit]
- The station began its broadcast in 1988 as DYAP 88.3.
- In 2001, it rebranded as First FM 88.3 with an Adult Top 40 format.
- In late 2003, the station became as Mom's Radio 88.3. Dedicated to the mothers and mother-to-be listeners in Cebu City. It transferred its studio to Krizia Bldg. along Gorordo Ave.
- In 2010, it reverted to DYAP 88.3 with limited broadcast time from 12:00 NN to 8:00 PM. It relocated to its transmitter site in San Carlos Heights.
- In November 2015, Mom's Radio returned on air, this time via satellite from Manila. It operated daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM.[4]
- On February 25, 2018, Mom's Radio stations went off the air due to financial constraints.
- In September 2022, Yes2Health took over the station's operations and rebranded it as XFM with a news and music format. It began test broadcast on January 26, 2023, along with a newly installed 10,000-watt transmitter from DB Elettronica of Italy for better signal reception in Metro Cebu and nearby islands.[5]
- On February 13, 2023, XFM Cebu debuted its own slate of local programming.
- On March 20, 2023, XFM Cebu was officially launched with a motorcade and a free concert at the Brgy. Cogon Ramos Gymnasium, featuring performances from Jay-R Siaboc and Rommel Tuico.
References[edit]
- ^ 'MR' is not just for 'mister' anymore! Archived from the original
- ^ What the mind conceives, the body believes
- ^ "MOM'S RADIO The Search for Super Mom 2003". Archived from the original on August 25, 2019. Retrieved August 25, 2019.
- ^ Up, up and away, Supermoms!
- ^ "Broadtek Media Co's Successful Installation of 10kW FM Transmitter at 88.3 XFM Cebu". broadtekmedia.com. January 28, 2023. Retrieved January 28, 2023.
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