DWZR

Zoom Radio (DWZR)

Legazpi
Broadcast area	Albay and surrounding areas
Frequency	828 kHz
Branding	DWZR 828 Zoom Radio
Programming
Language	Albayanon, Filipino
Format	News, Public Affairs, Talk
Ownership
Owner	Hypersonic Broadcasting Center
Sister stations	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

1. "2015 ANNUAL PERFORMANCE REPORT | NTC Region 5" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on October 25, 2022. Retrieved December 7, 2020.
2. List of Albay stations
3. DOST V receives award for 100% Smoke-free establishment from LGU-Legazpi City
4. Radio announcer Joey Llana ambushed in Albay
5. NPA owns gunslaying of ex-Legazpi City radioman
6. Report: Albay broadcaster arrested on rape charge
7. Bacason, Jed (July 28, 2005). "Golden voices of Legazpi radio". Philippine Daily Inquirer . Makati. p. A15. Retrieved November 29, 2024– via Google Books.
8. "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.