DWCD-FM explained

DWCD (97.9 WCD)
City:Mandaluyong
Area:Metro Manila
Branding:97.9 WCD/97.9 Crusaders FM
Airdate:1982
Last Airdate:1997
Frequency:97.9 MHz
Format:Silent (see DWQZ)
Power:25,000 watts
Callsign Meaning:CrusaDers
or Cesar A. Dumlao (owner)
Owner:Crusaders Broadcasting System
Sister Stations:DWAD 1098

DWCD 97.9 was an FM station owned and operated by Crusaders Broadcasting System. Its radio transmitter and studios were located at Shaw Boulevard, Mandaluyong from 1982 to 1995 and on 209 E. Dela Paz, Mandaluyong since 1995.

History

After the launch of DWAD in July 1973, 97.9 Crusaders FM made its inaugural broadcast in April 1982, and it played pop, mellow, OPM and Christian music. It had temporary permits in January 1994 and then in May 1996.

In May 1997, the station ceased operations because the Broadcast Service Division of the NTC recommended the cancellation and revocation of the permit of Crusaders due to a case filed by ConAmor Broadcasting Systems (now DCG Radio-TV Network). In August 1997, 97.9 FM was acquired by Aliw Broadcasting Corporation and began test broadcasts in mid-1998 under the callsign DWQZ.[1]

See also

Notes and References

  1. http://www.supremecourt.gov.ph/jurisprudence/2000/may2000/139583.htm CRUSADERS BROADCASTING SYSTEM, INC., petitioner, vs. NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION and COURT OF APPEALS, respondents.