| |
Broadcast area | Davao Region and surrounding areas |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 783 kHz |
| Programming | |
| Format | Silent |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Rizal Memorial Colleges Broadcasting Corporation |
| 94.7 Max FM | |
| History | |
First air date | 1975 |
Last air date | December 31, 2020 |
Former names | Radyo Arangkada Radyo ni Juan |
Former frequencies | 780 kHz (1975–1978) |
Call sign meaning | Radyo Arangkada |
| Technical information | |
Licensing authority | NTC |
DXRA (783 AM) was a radio station owned and operated by Rizal Memorial Colleges Broadcasting Corporation.123
History
On August 27, 1987, DXRA was attacked by the New People's Army, in what became known as the DXRA Massacre, resulting in nine deaths.456
In 2012, DXRA became part of the Radyo ni Juan network under the helm of the broadcaster Dodong Solis.7 It served as its flagship station throughout its existence.
On December 31, 2020, the station, along with most of Radyo ni Juan stations, went off the air due to financial problems.8
References
References
- "History of the Rizal Memorial Colleges". Archived from the original on 2020-10-26. Retrieved 2021-02-02.
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