DYBN

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DYBN
Broadcast area Metro Cebu and surrounding areas
Frequency 92.3 MHz
Programming
Language English
Format Adult Top 40, OPM
Ownership
Owner Quest Broadcasting Inc.
Operator Y2H Broadcasting Network
through Y2H:
88.3 XFM
History
First air date
April 19, 1992
Former names
Killerbee (April 19, 1992–April 26, 2013)
Magic (April 29, 2013–December 27, 2024)
Uy FM (January 22, 2025–March 17, 2025)
Call sign meaning
Bee Nation (former name)
Y2H Broadcasting Network
Technical information
Licensing authority
NTC
Power 5,000 watts

DYBN (92.3 FM) is a radio station owned by Quest Broadcasting Inc. and operated by Y2H Broadcasting Network, Inc. Its studio and transmitter are located at BSP Camp, Capitol Hills, Brgy. Lahug, Cebu City. [1] [2] [3]

History

Former Killerbee 92.3 Cebu logo from April 19, 1992 to April 26, 2013. Cebu 92.3 (DYBN).jpg
Former Killerbee 92.3 Cebu logo from April 19, 1992 to April 26, 2013.
Former Magic 92.3 Cebu logo from April 29, 2013 to December 27, 2024. Magic923.jpeg
Former Magic 92.3 Cebu logo from April 29, 2013 to December 27, 2024.

The station first signed on the air on April 19, 1992 as Killerbee 92.3. It carried a Top 40 format with the tagline "Music Mix is Simply Better". Among its notable programs were The Breakfast Club, Love Notes, Bee Friday Madness, The Final Countdown, Bass Hour, Saturday Disco Mania and Bee Weekend Madness. It also simulcast programs like Good Times with Mo, Boys Night Out and Big Fish Radio via Magic 89.9 Manila feed.

On April 26, 2013, Killerbee 92.3 officially signed off. This station, along with the other Killerbee stations, were relaunched under the Magic moniker (adopted from its parent station) by April 29, 2013. [4] [5]

At the evening of December 16, 2021, the station went off the air following the aftermath of Typhoon "Rai" (Odette), causing the transmitter and electricity were heavily damaged bought by the said typhoon. Few weeks later, it returned on-air after power was restored in BSP Camp.

On December 27, 2024, Magic 92.3 quietly signed off for the last time and went off the air for a month.

On January 22, 2025, the station returned to the air, this time under management of Y2H Broadcasting Network that owns sister station 88.3 XFM. Initially launched as Uy FM, it carried a mass-based format.

On March 17, 2025, the station reformatted into an adult-leaning Top 40 format with the tagline "Something Hot, Something Red", as part of its transition.

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