DWBC-AM
Radio station in Manila, Philippines
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DWBC (1422 AM) was a radio station owned and operated by ACWS - United Broadcasting Network from 1972 to 1999.[2][3]
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| Broadcast area | Metro Manila and surrounding areas |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 1422 kHz |
| Programming | |
| Format | Silent |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | ACWS-United Broadcasting Network |
| History | |
First air date | 1972 |
Last air date | 1999 |
Former frequencies | 940 kHz (1972 - 1978) 954 kHz (1978 - 1987)[1] |
| Technical information | |
Licensing authority | NTC |
History
DWBC was established in 1972 by the ACWS - United Broadcasting Network, along with sister station DWRK. In November 1978, it moved to 954 kHz from its original frequency 940 kHz, in response to the adoption of the 9 kHz spacing on AM radio stations in the Philippines under the Geneva Frequency Plan of 1975.[1]
In April 1987, it moved to its present frequency 1422 kHz. Its former frequency is currently used by DZEM.[4] In October that year, it was one of the stations closed by the National Telecommunications Commission, through the order of then-president Corazon Aquino, for a few months for airing right-wing commentary programs that were critical of Mrs. Aquino's Administration. On January 1, 1988, it returned on the air.[5]
It went off the air sometime in 1999. The frequency is currently owned by the Advanced Media Broadcasting System.[6]
