DXKR-FM

DXKR (95.5 FM), broadcasting as Retro 95.5, is a radio station owned and operated by UM Broadcasting Network through its licensee Mt. Apo Broadcasting System. The station's studio is located at the UMBN Media Center, C. Bangoy St. cor. Palma Gil St., Davao City, and its transmitter is located along Broadcast Ave., Shrine Hills, Matina, Davao City.[1]

DXKR (Retro 95.5)
CityDavao City
Broadcast areaMetro Davao and surrounding areas
Frequency95.5 MHz
BrandingRetro 95.5
SloganPlaying the Greatest Hits of the 70s, 80s and the 90s.
Programming
Language(s)English
FormatClassic Hits
Ownership
OwnerUM Broadcasting Network
(Mt. Apo Broadcasting System)
DXUM, 92.3 Wild FM
History
First air date
1993
Former call signs
As Hit Radio:
DXDJ (2003-2009)
Former frequencies
As Hit Radio:
100.3 (2003-2009)
Call sign meaning
WRocK (former branding in reverse)
Technical information
Licensing authority
NTC
Power10,000 watts
Links
WebcastListen Live via AMFMPH

Background

1993-2009: WRocK

DXKR was established in 1993 as 95.5 WRocK. It was formerly owned by ACWS - United Broadcasting Network.[2]

On October 6, 2008, Manila Broadcasting Company purchased WRocK Manila for PhP229.6 million. However, ACWS-UBN and sister company Exodus continued to retain control of the WRocK provincial stations.[3]

2009-present: Hit Radio/Retro

In February 2009, UMBN transferred its airtime lease agreement to 95.5 after its agreement with RBN's 100.3 expired, hence rebranding the station as 95.5 Hit Radio.[4][5]

On January 1, 2016, Hit Radio rebranded as Retro 95.5, named after its sister station in Cebu. At the same time, months after ACWS-UBN was acquired by a new group of investors, UMBN acquired the station. Due to broadcast ownership guidelines, its frequency license was assigned to UMBN's sister company Mt. Apo Broadcasting System.

References
  1. Radyo Ukay rebranded
  2. Reminiscing Technographix V
  3. MBC buys DWRK FM station for P230M Retrieved via news.abs-cbn.com on 10-06-08.
  4. Mindanao Radio Stations
  5. 4th ‘Padyak para kay Boyd’ set for December 14
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