DXRR-AM

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Radyo Rapido Davao (DXRR)
Broadcast area Davao Region and surrounding areas
Frequency 1017 kHz
BrandingRadyo Rapido Diyes Disisyete
Programming
Language(s) Cebuano, Filipino
Format News, Public Affairs, Talk
NetworkRadyo Rapido
Ownership
Owner Kalayaan Broadcasting System, Inc.
History
First air date
1960
Former call signs
DXGE (1960–1987)
Former frequencies
980 kHz (1967–1978) [1]
Call sign meaning
Radyo Rapido
Technical information
Licensing authority
NTC
Power 10,000 watts

DXRR (1017 AM) Radyo Rapido is a radio station owned and operated by Kalayaan Broadcasting System, Inc., a subsidiary of ANFLOCOR Group of Companies. The station's studio is located at DAMOSA Gateway, J.P Laurel Ave. cor. Mamay Rd., Davao City, and its transmitter is located at Bugac, Brgy. Ma-a, Davao City. [2] [3] [4] [5] [6]

History

The station was founded in 1960 as DXGE. At that time, it was owned by Liberty Broadcasting Corporation. Tony Vergara, Jimmy Torres and Fred Colas were among the notable personalities of the station. In 1988, the then-newly inaugurated Kalayaan Broadcasting System acquired the station and changed to its current callsign. Its transmitter was formerly located at Malacanang Munong. [7] [8]

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