DXBE-FM
Radio Station in Davao City
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DXBE (89.1 FM), broadcasting as 89.1 XFM is a radio station owned by Quest Broadcasting Inc. and operated by Y2H Broadcasting Network Inc. It serves as the flagship station of XFM Philippines. Its studio and transmitter are located at Broadcast Ave., Shrine Hills, Brgy. Matina Crossing, Davao City.
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Broadcast area | Metro Davao and surrounding areas |
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| Frequency | 89.1 MHz |
| Branding | 89.1 XFM |
| Programming | |
| Languages | Cebuano, Filipino |
| Format | Contemporary MOR, News, Talk |
| Network | XFM |
| Affiliations | Newsline Philippines |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Quest Broadcasting Inc. |
| Operator | Y2H Broadcasting Network Inc. |
| Through Y2H: DXKX | |
| History | |
First air date | December 1991 |
Former call signs | DXTM XFM: DXSS (2022–2026) |
Former names | Killerbee (December 1991-March 27, 2013) Magic 89.1 (April 2013-January 2025) Solid FM (February 2025-May 22, 2026) |
Former frequencies | XFM: 97.9 MHz (2022–2026) |
Call sign meaning | KillerBEe (former branding) |
| Technical information | |
Licensing authority | NTC |
| Class | C, D, E |
| Power | 10,000 watts |
| Repeater | Mati: DXIS 99.1 MHz |
| Links | |
| Website | XFM 97.9 Davao Katropa Digital |
History
1991-2024: As Killerbee/Magic
The station was formerly known as Killerbee 89.1 from its inception in December 1991.
On March 27, 2013, this station, along with the other Killerbee stations, were relaunched under the Magic moniker (adopted from its parent station) by April 29, 2013. In January 2025, it quietly went off-air.[1][2]
2025-present: Airtime lease with Y2H
On late-February 2025 the station returned to the air under management of Y2H Broadcasting Network Inc. that owns sister station 97.9 XFM. Initially, it airs automated music with commercials from Y2H products. And few weeks later, it began to use the branding Solid FM.[3][4]
On May 23, 2026, XFM Davao transferred its operations to this frequency. It used to be broadcast on 97.9 FM of Southern Broadcasting Network from its inception on 2022 to 2026.[5]
