DWZR
| Broadcast area | Albay and surrounding areas |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 828 kHz |
| Branding | DWZR 828 Zoom Radio |
| Programming | |
| Language(s) | Albayanon, Filipino |
| Format | News, Public Affairs, Talk |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Hypersonic Broadcasting Center |
| 100.3 Radyo Siram | |
| History | |
First air date | June 21, 1969 |
Former frequencies | 820 kHz |
Call sign meaning | Zoom Radio |
| Technical information | |
Licensing authority | NTC |
| Power | 5,000 watts |
DWZR (828 AM) Zoom Radio is a radio station owned and operated by Hypersonic Broadcasting Center. The station's studio is located at HBC Bldg., Penaranda St., Brgy. Iraya, Legazpi, Albay.[1][2][3][4][5][6]
History
DWZR was established by Dr. Hernandez Baldo of Manito, years prior to the 1972 declaration of the nationwide martial law.[7] Thereafter, the station was among the three in the city which were able to operate.[8]
References
- ^ "2015 ANNUAL PERFORMANCE REPORT | NTC Region 5" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on October 25, 2022. Retrieved December 7, 2020.
- ^ List of Albay stations
- ^ DOST V receives award for 100% Smoke-free establishment from LGU-Legazpi City
- ^ Radio announcer Joey Llana ambushed in Albay
- ^ NPA owns gunslaying of ex-Legazpi City radioman
- ^ Report: Albay broadcaster arrested on rape charge
- ^ Bacason, Jed (July 28, 2005). "Golden voices of Legazpi radio". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Makati. p. A15. Retrieved November 29, 2024 – via Google Books.
- ^ "Profile of the regional capital". Physical Planning Strategy for the Philippines: Situation report, Region V – Bicol, Regional capital – Legazpi City. National Economic Development Authority, et al. 1973. p. 41. Retrieved November 30, 2024 – via Google Books.