Broadcast area | Ilocos Norte and surrounding areas |
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Frequency | 99.5 MHz |
Branding | 99.5 iFM |
Programming | |
Language(s) | Ilocano, Filipino |
Format | Contemporary MOR, News, Talk |
Network | iFM |
Ownership | |
Owner | RMN Networks |
History | |
First air date | 1978 (as DWHP) 1985 (as WHP) 1992 (as Smile Radio) 1999 (as HPFM) 2002 (as iFM) |
Call sign meaning | Herald of the Philippines |
Technical information | |
Licensing authority | NTC |
Class | C,D,E |
Power | 10,000 watts |
ERP | 21,000 watts |
Links | |
Website | iFM Laoag |
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