DXMX

DXMX
Davao City ;
Broadcast area	Metro Davao and surrounding areas
Frequency	105.9 MHz
Programming
Language(s)	Cebuano, Filipino
Format	Silent
Ownership
Owner	Oriental Mindoro Management Resources Corporation
History
First air date	2000
Last air date	October 1, 2016
Former names	Mix FM (2000-February 28, 2013); Power FM (March 1, 2013-February 28, 2014); Balita FM (March 1, 2014-October 1, 2016);
Call sign meaning	MiX FM; (former brand)
Technical information
Licensing authority	NTC
Power	10,000 watts
Links
Webcast	Listen Live
Website	http://abdavao.com/

Last updated April 10, 2024

DXMX (105.9 FM) was a radio station owned and operated by Oriental Mindoro Management Resources Corporation. Its studios were located at Doors 4 and 5, RJ Homes Bldg., Pelayo St., Davao City.

History

2000 - 2013: Mix FM

The station was established in 2000 by former Magic 89.9 personality and current head of the Philippine Broadcasting Service Rizal "Bong" Aportadera, Jr. (known on-air as "Sonny B") and Randall Ong as Red Hot Mix FM 105.9. Aportadera once served as city information officer at Davao City's local government. In 2005, the "Red Hot" was eventually dropped and it was simply known as "105.9 Mix FM". On that same year, Mix FM became the number one radio station in the city.^[1]^[2]

In addition, Mix FM added legendary Los Angeles radio disc jockey Rick Dees, who hosts the Rick Dees' Weekly Top 40 countdown. Also, the station hosting several events in DC such as House Party and Sikat!.^[3]

On February 28, 2013, after 13 years of existence, Mix FM signed off for the last time at 10:59pm. Its last song was "Keeping the Dream Alive" by Münchener Freiheit.

2013 - 2014: Power FM

On March 1, 2013, under new management, the station was relaunched as Power FM and switched to a news and music format. Dubbed as "The all in one station", it featured news & commentaries in the morning, music during mid-morning to evenings & blocktimers during the rest of the day.

Power FM ranked #4 in Davao City, based on the recent Kantar Media Radio Research Council Survey. As a result, the management decided to make some changes. On February 28, 2014, Power FM made its final broadcast.

2014 - 2016: Balita FM

105.9 Balita FM (2014 - 2016) 1059balitafm.jpg — 105.9 Balita FM (2014 - 2016)

On March 1, 2014, the station rebranded as Balita FM and added more news & talk programs. It faced competition with Radyo5, Brigada News FM and Radyo ni Juan.^[4]^[5]

On October 1, 2016, Balita FM went off the air for unknown reasons. Its former studio is currently used by Davao City Disaster Radio, owned by the Davao City LGU.

Awards

KBP Golden Dove Awards - People's Choice for Best FM Station (Mindanao Category) (2005)

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References

External links

105.9 Balita FM on Facebook

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[1] The Missing TM Century Jingles of Red Hot Mix FM Using WPLJ Logo

[2] P.I.P.I.. p.244

[3] Mix FM to Hold Talent Show

[4] Sunday Essays: Media Freedom Day?

[5] Fil-Am swing coach Heinen hopes to fast-track development of golf prospects in talent-rich Davao

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v t e Radio stations in the Metro Davao market
By AM frequency	DXMF 576 DXDC 621 DXRP 675 DXRD 711 DXRA 783 DXUM 819 DXGO 855 DXOW 981 DXRR 1017 DXKT 1071 DXGM 1125 DXFE 1197 DXRF 1260 Tagum DXDN 936 DXED 1224 Digos DXDS 1161
By FM frequency	DXQQ 87.5 DXDR 88.3 DXRP 88.7 DXBE 89.1 DXGN 89.9 DXBM 90.7 DXWT 92.3 DXAC 93.1 DXXL 93.9 DXLL 94.7 DXKR 95.5 DXFX 96.3 DXUR 97.1 DXSS 97.9 DXFT 98.1 DXQM 98.7 DXBT 99.5 DXDJ 100.3 101.1 DXFM 101.9 DXYP 102.7 DXRV 103.5 DXMA 104.3 DXYS 105.1 DXNU 107.5 Tagum 89.5 DXNR 91.1 DXAV 92.5 DXFK 92.9 DXJB 93.5 DXKS 95.1 DXOD 96.1 DXBY 97.5 DXXM 97.7 DXKN 98.3 DXMW 99.3 DXLT 99.9 DXDE 100.7 DXCG 102.3 DXPA 103.1 DXTO 103.9 DXWH 104.7 DXHS 107.1 DXWG 107.9 Digos DXPL 87.9 89.5 DXGJ 90.3 DXNW 91.1 DXPM 91.9 DXAY 92.7 DXDA 94.3 DXJF 96.1 DXSV 96.7 DXJC 99.1 DXKO 103.1 DXDI 106.3 DXET 106.7 DXHD 107.1
HD digital radio	92.3-1
Internet radio	MOR On-Line Mindanao The Edge Radio Davao
Defunct/Inactive call signs	DXAB 1296 DXAQ 1404 DXBZ 88.5 DXCT 99.5 ¹ DXGE 1017 ¹ DXIP 900 DXKX 91.5 DXMC 740/819 ¹ DXML 1044 DXMM 810 DXMX 105.9 DXOZ 99.5 ¹ DXRR 101.1 ¹ DXST/DXTO 105.1 ¹
¹Technically still active, but with new call letters and different intellectual property. Philippine radio markets Metro Manila Ilocos & CAR Laoag Vigan-Bangued San Fernando-Agoo Baguio Dagupan Cagayan Valley Tuguegarao Cauayan-Santiago Bayombong Central Luzon Cabanatuan Tarlac San Fernando-Angeles Olongapo-Subic Calabarzon Western Laguna Batangas-Lipa Lucena-San Pablo Mimaropa Calapan San Jose Puerto Princesa Bicol Daet Naga-Iriga Legazpi Virac Sorsogon Masbate Western Visayas Kalibo Roxas San Jose Iloilo Bacolod Central Visayas Northeast Negros Dumaguete North Cebu Cebu City Bohol Eastern Visayas Calbayog-Catarman Borongan Catbalogan Tacloban-Ormoc Maasin-Sogod Zamboanga Dipolog Pagadian Ipil-Liloy Zamboanga City Northern Mindanao Ozamiz-Oroquieta Iligan Cagayan de Oro Gingoog Malaybalay-Valencia Davao Davao Malita Mati Southern Mindanao Kidapawan Tacurong-Isulan Koronadal-Surallah General Santos Caraga Surigao City Butuan Tandag San Francisco Bislig-Trento BARMM Cotabato City-Midsayap Sulu and Tawi-Tawi