DXRS-AM explained

RMN Surigao
Callsign:DXRS
City:Surigao City
Area:Surigao del Norte, Dinagat Islands and surrounding areas
Branding:DXRS RMN Surigao
Airdate:1970
Frequency:918 kHz
Format:News, Public Affairs, Talk, Drama
Language:Surigaonon, Filipino
Licensing Authority:NTC
Power:10,000 watts
Class:CDE
Callsign Meaning:RMN Surigao
Former Frequencies:1150 kHz (1970–1978)
1206 kHz (1978–2010)
Network:Radyo Mo Nationwide
Owner:Radio Mindanao Network
Sister Stations:94.1 iFM
Website:RMN Surigao

DXRS (918 AM) RMN Surigao is a radio station owned and operated by the Radio Mindanao Network. The station's studio are located at the RMN Bldg., Rizal St., Surigao City, while the transmitter is located in Brgy. Sabang, Surigao City[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6]

In December 2021, the station went off the air after its transmitter was damaged by Typhoon Odette. The following month, several of its programs returned on air, this time on its sister station 94.1 iFM under the interim RMN iFM surigao. In late September 2023, it returned on air after the installation of its new transmitter in Brgy. Sabang.

Notes and References

  1. https://pia.gov.ph/news/articles/1004474 POPCOM Caraga honors media partners
  2. https://www.mindanews.com/top-stories/2016/07/surigao-media-organizations-condemn-attack-on-radio-journalist/ Surigao media organizations condemn attack on radio journalist
  3. https://www.sunstar.com.ph/article/83236 Surigao City broadcaster survives slay attempt
  4. https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/793577/radio-anchor-survives-gun-attack-son-in-critical-condition-in-surigao-city Radio anchor survives gun attack, son in critical condition in Surigao City
  5. https://issuu.com/piamindanao/docs/one_mindanao_-_august_26__2011 PIA Surigao Norte Partners RMN Surigao in Bloodletting Activity
  6. https://sites.google.com/a/tesda.gov.ph/caragaxiii/project-definition/press-releases/caragapartnersstakeholdersfetedon22ndtesdaanniv Caraga partners, stakeholders feted on 22nd TESDA Anniv