Broadcast area | Metro Manila |
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Frequency | 97.9 MHz |
Branding | 97.9 WCD/97.9 Crusaders FM |
Programming | |
Format | Silent (see DWQZ) |
Ownership | |
Owner | Crusaders Broadcasting System |
DWAD 1098 | |
History | |
First air date | 1982 |
Last air date | 1997 |
Call sign meaning | CrusaDers or Cesar A. Dumlao (owner) |
Technical information | |
Power | 25,000 watts |
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