DWKY
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| City of license | Pasig City |
|---|---|
| Broadcast area | Metro Manila, surrounding areas |
| Branding | 91.5 Big Radio |
| Slogan | Gusto ko, Daku! (Cebuano of "I like it big!") |
| Frequency | 91.5 MHz |
| First air date |
1980 (as DWMM) 1984 (as KY 91.5) 8 (as K91) October 13, 2003 (as Energy FM) June 1, 2011 (as Big Radio) |
| Format | Rhythmic Top 40, Hot AC, OPM |
| Power | 25,000 watts |
| ERP | 60,000 watts |
| Callsign meaning |
DW KY 91.5 (Former branding) |
| Former callsigns | DWMM-FM (1980-1984) |
| Owner |
Progressive Broadcasting Corporation (Zimzam Management Corporation[citation needed]) |
| Sister stations |
107.5 Win Radio UNTV-Radio La Verdad 1350 kHz |
| Webcast | Big Radio on Ustream.tv |
| Website | http://www.915bigradio.com/ |
DWKY, currently broadcasting under the brand 91.5 Big Radio, is a music FM radio station of Progressive Broadcasting Corporation in the Philippines. The station's studio is located at ground floor AIC Gold Tower, F. Ortigas Jr. Rd., Ortigas Center, Pasig City and its transmitter is located at Crestview Heights Subdivision, Brgy. San Roque, Antipolo City shared by its sister station 107.5 Win Radio & UNTV-37.
Since late March 2012, Big Radio ranked #3 in the FM radio ratings, based on the KBP Radio Research Council.
History
KY 91.5
In 1984, DWKY was known as KY 91.5 under Mabuhay Broadcasting System, Inc. (MBSI) which also owned DZXQ 1350 AM. It played classic rock hits during the late 80's and the rest of the 90's.
In 1998, Manny F. Luzon became FM Operations Consultant for MBSI. KY 91.5 then became K91 FM, which mainly played novelty and pop music.
91.5 Energy FM
DWKY from MBSI was re-launched under a new name, 91.5 Energy FM, with a new brand called “Pangga” and a recall byline “Wag mo sabihin radyo, sabihin mo E-ner-gy” in order to compete with the other local stations. Its studios moved to the SYSU Building in Quezon City.
From July to November 2006, The Edge Radio of United Christian Broadcasters occupied the 6pm-6am timeslot of Energy FM. In 2008, it ranked second among Metro Manila stations.[citation needed] In 2009, DWKY, together with its provincial stations, won in the 18th KBP Golden Dove Awards as Best FM Station of the year.[citation needed]
In 2010, Manny Luzon eventually left UBSI to join the Progressive Broadcasting Corporation (where he transformed NU 107 to 107.5 Win Radio). After 8 years on DWKY, Energy FM signed off on June 1, 2011 and transferred to the 106.7 frequency a month later.
91.5 Big Radio
91.5 Big Radio was launched in June 1, 2011 at 1:15am. It is managed by Manny Luzon, licensed by former owner MBSI, and resembles the Energy FM format. Bigman Marco (Mark Luzon, formerly known as Sgt. Mark of Energy FM and son of Manny Luzon) was the first to go on board, followed by a few jocks from the Energy FM roster.[1]
It is the sister station of 107.5 Win Radio. During its first month, it used a partial stinger of the Energy FM slogan "'Wag mo sabihing radyo," until it was abandoned upon Energy FM's move to 106.7. During its first 4 months, it reused its old studios in Centerpoint Bldg. in Pasig City, until it moved to its current studios in September 2011.
DJs
Current
- Marco Asero (Mark Luzon, formerly Big Man Marco, Program Director; Sgt. Mark from 91.5 Energy FM)
- Diwata (from 107.5 Win Radio & Poison Ivy from 91.5 Energy FM)
- Yannie (formerly Justin Kiss)
- Hardy Nero (formerlyManny Pacwan, lifted from Hard & gardener)
- Matt Tsubibbo/Macho Bibbo (from 96.3 Campus Radio Legazpi, 99.5 Love Radio Legazpi & 107.5 Win Radio)
- Maja Rocha (DJ Eric from 102.7 Star FM)
Former
- Camille Gigil (from DZXL & 107.5 Win Radio)
- Big Boy Bonito (Bon Bonito from 107.5 Win Radio & Chef Bonito from 91.5 Energy FM, now on 106.7 Energy FM as Bonito)
- Princess Joy (Luningning from 107.5 Win Radio)
- Ate Vee (from Energy FM Dagupan)
- Darkman (from 102.7 Star FM, now with 107.5 Win Radio)
- Maja Rotcha (former Dramatista of "Dear Jasmin" from Tambayan 101.9, and 107.5 Win Radio, transferred back to MOR 101.9 Manila as Eva Ronda)
- Boom Bayona (Harry Bayona, from 91.5 Energy FM, now with 107.5 Win Radio as Dino Datu & also Weather Reporter of Panahon.TV)
- Brother Bear (Papa Bear from 97.1 Barangay LS, now at UNTV-Radio La Verdad 1350)
- Karen Dyosa (Karen Ow-Yong, also News Anchor of DZRH; formerly Tita Karen of 91.5 Energy FM and Karen Derya/Vilma Taray of 101.1 Yes FM)
91.5 Big Radio Slogans
- Bigtime ang Radyo Ko
- Think Big, Think Radio
- Basta Radyo, Big Radio! Gets Mo?
- Gusto Ko Dako
See also
- 107.5 Win Radio
- Ultrasonic Broadcasting System
- 106.7 Energy FM
- UNTV-Radio La Verdad 1350 khz
- UNTV Channel 37
References
- ↑ Energy out, Big in (or Energy out for this time) http://media.prepys.com/2011/06/01/energy-out-big-in-or-energy-out-for-this-time/
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