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| {{Short description|Radio station in Metro Manila, Philippines}} | |||
| {{Infobox_Radio_station | name = DWSM (102.7 Star FM) | |||
| {{About|the Philippine radio station|the American radio station|WSM-FM}} | |||
| | image = ] | |||
| {{Use Philippine English|date=January 2023}} | |||
| | city = ] | |||
| {{Use mdy dates|date=January 2023}} | |||
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| ⚫ | {{Infobox radio station | ||
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| | name = Star FM Manila | |||
| | callsign = DWSM | |||
| | slogan = "Iba ang Dating!" (It is Different) | |||
| | logo = 1027starfm.png | |||
| | airdate = ] | |||
| | logo_size = 175px | |||
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| | caption = 102.7 Star FM Logo (2014) | |||
| | format = ], ] | |||
| | city = ] | |||
| | area = ] and surrounding areas | |||
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| ⚫ | | branding = 102.7 Star FM | ||
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| | airdate = 1978 | |||
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| ⚫ | | frequency = 102.7 ] | ||
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| | format = ], ], ] | |||
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| | language = ], ] | |||
| | licensing_authority = ] | |||
| | power = 25,000 ]s | |||
| | erp = 50,000 ]s | |||
| | class = C, D, E | |||
| ⚫ | | callsign_meaning = '''S'''tar FM '''M'''anila | ||
| | former_callsigns = ] (1978–1987) | |||
| | former_names = {{ubl|Magic Disco 102 (1978–1982)|Cute 102 (1982–1983)|WXB 102 (1983-June 9, 1987)|102.7 WSM (1987-March 30, 1994)}} | |||
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| | network = ] | |||
| ⚫ | | owner = ] | ||
| | licensee = People's Broadcasting Service, Inc. | |||
| | webcast = | |||
| | website = | |||
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| '''DWSM''' (102.7 ]), broadcasting as '''102.7 Star FM''', is a ] owned and operated by ] through its licensee People's Broadcasting Service, Inc. Its studio, offices and transmitter are located at Unit D, 18th floor, Strata 2000, F. Ortigas Jr. Ave., Ortigas Center, ]. Its news center, which hosts Bombo Radyo's flagship national newscast ''Bombo Network News'' in (Tagalog Language), is located at Florete Bldg., 2406 Nobel cor. Edison Sts., ].<ref>{{Citation | url = https://psa.gov.ph/sites/default/files/2011PY_Communications.pdf |title = TABLE 20.7a | journal = 2011 Philippine Yearbook | pages = 18–45 | publisher = ] | access-date = March 6, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=2021 NTC FM Stations via FOI website|url=https://storage.googleapis.com/request-attachments/cLfbJ5Nsk8ckvPn0xeaDMVL7wXs3JDsDLufMrtHblpm8Kh9Knt7J6cjO5aonhbyMMO8asgwVgqcdXukTN5El29uyBxMYCfu4Pxr3/FM%20Listing.pdf|website=foi.gov.ph|date=October 9, 2021}}</ref> The station operates daily from 4:00 AM until 12:00 midnight. | |||
| '''DWSM''', branded as current name of '''102.7 Starshift''' and formerly '''102.7 Star FM''' (returned on September 1, 2008), is a music ] ] owned by ]. The station's ] and transmitter are located in ]. | |||
| As of Q4 2022, 102.7 Star FM is the 8th most-listened to FM radio station (and #6 among ''masa'' stations) in ], based on a survey commissioned by ] and ]. | |||
| ==Star-FM stations== | |||
| :''Further information: ]'' | |||
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==History== | ||
| ===1978–1987: WXB=== | |||
| *Lil' Tisoy | |||
| {{main|WXB 102}} | |||
| *John Marino | |||
| The station was established in 1978 under the call letters ]. It was initially known as '''Magic Disco 102''' with a ] format and was owned by the ], with studios located at the ] along ], ]. In 1982, DWXB was acquired by Universal Broadcasting Network and rebranded as '''Cute 102''' with a Top 40 format. It transferred to Donada St. near the ] in ]. In 1983, it rebranded as '''WXB 102''' and added New Wave music to its playlist. It was in 1985 when it became a fully fledged New Wave station. It was instrumental to many rock artists such as ], Identity Crisis, and Violent Playground. It briefly competed with another New Wave station, Power 105 BM FM (now known as ]). Despite a signal of a minuscule 1 kilowatt, it acquired a cult following. The station signed off on June 9, 1987, when the ] began sequestering the properties owned by her predecessor ] and his cronies. The studio of WXB 102 was sequestered. The successor of WXB 102, ], owned by the Progressive Broadcasting Corporation, began broadcasting on October 31, 1987. | |||
| *Nico Baby | |||
| *Mark Rehas | |||
| *DJ Mac | |||
| *Dhannie | |||
| ===1987–1994: The Gentle Wind=== | |||
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| ] acquired the station, changed its call letters to DWSM and rebranded it as '''102.7 WSM''' The Gentle Wind. Its transmitter power was increased dramatically to 25 kilowatts. At that time, their studios and transmitter were located at the Philippine Communications Center (PHILCOMCEN) building (now demolished in 2015) in Pasig. At the same time, the station started programming with an easy listening format. It went off the air on March 30, 1994. | |||
| ===1994–present: Star FM=== | |||
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| Bombo Radyo Network rebranded the station as 102.7 Star FM on April 22, 1994. The station started the "masa" trend in FM stations. Aside from music, the new format included Bombo Network News every Monday to Saturday (also Sundays, when breaking news, important news story, or developing story warrants) in the morning, noon and evening. Notable programs in the 90s are included, It's All For You (in the Morning/Afternoon/Evening), Star Sweep, Twilight Zone, among others. | |||
| On February 24, 2013, Star FM relocated the studios from the EGI Building in Taft, ] to its current home in Strata 2000 in ] in line with the modern broadcast standards. However, their operation was limited from 24 hours a day to 20 hours as of July 1, 2024. | |||
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| ==References== | |||
| {{Reflist}} | |||
| ==External links== | |||
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| ⚫ | *{{Official website|http://star.bomboradyo.com}} | ||
| {{Bombo Radyo Philippines}} | |||
| ⚫ | {{Metro Manila Radio}} | ||
| {{Radio in the Philippines}} | |||
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| {{coord missing|Metro Manila}} | |||
Latest revision as of 02:32, 21 January 2025
Radio station in Metro Manila, Philippines This article is about the Philippine radio station. For the American radio station, see WSM-FM.
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| Broadcast area | Mega Manila and surrounding areas |
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| Frequency | 102.7 MHz |
| Branding | 102.7 Star FM |
| Programming | |
| Language | Tagalog, English |
| Format | Contemporary MOR, OPM, News |
| Network | Star FM |
| Ownership | |
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| History | |
| First air date | 1978 |
| Former call signs | DWXB (1978–1987) |
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| Call sign meaning | Star FM Manila |
| Technical information | |
| Licensing authority | NTC |
| Class | C, D, E |
| Power | 25,000 watts |
| ERP | 50,000 watts |
| Links | |
| Webcast | Listen Live |
| Website | Star FM Manila |
DWSM (102.7 FM), broadcasting as 102.7 Star FM, is a radio station owned and operated by Bombo Radyo Philippines through its licensee People's Broadcasting Service, Inc. Its studio, offices and transmitter are located at Unit D, 18th floor, Strata 2000, F. Ortigas Jr. Ave., Ortigas Center, Pasig. Its news center, which hosts Bombo Radyo's flagship national newscast Bombo Network News in (Tagalog Language), is located at Florete Bldg., 2406 Nobel cor. Edison Sts., Makati. The station operates daily from 4:00 AM until 12:00 midnight.
As of Q4 2022, 102.7 Star FM is the 8th most-listened to FM radio station (and #6 among masa stations) in Metro Manila, based on a survey commissioned by Kantar Media Philippines and Kapisanan ng mga Brodkaster ng Pilipinas.
History
1978–1987: WXB
Main article: WXB 102The station was established in 1978 under the call letters DWXB. It was initially known as Magic Disco 102 with a disco format and was owned by the National Council of Churches in the Philippines, with studios located at the Philippine Christian University along Taft Avenue, Manila. In 1982, DWXB was acquired by Universal Broadcasting Network and rebranded as Cute 102 with a Top 40 format. It transferred to Donada St. near the Rizal Memorial Coliseum in Pasay. In 1983, it rebranded as WXB 102 and added New Wave music to its playlist. It was in 1985 when it became a fully fledged New Wave station. It was instrumental to many rock artists such as The Dawn, Identity Crisis, and Violent Playground. It briefly competed with another New Wave station, Power 105 BM FM (now known as 105.1 Brigada News FM Manila). Despite a signal of a minuscule 1 kilowatt, it acquired a cult following. The station signed off on June 9, 1987, when the Corazon Aquino administration began sequestering the properties owned by her predecessor Ferdinand Marcos and his cronies. The studio of WXB 102 was sequestered. The successor of WXB 102, NU 107, owned by the Progressive Broadcasting Corporation, began broadcasting on October 31, 1987.
1987–1994: The Gentle Wind
Bombo Radyo Philippines acquired the station, changed its call letters to DWSM and rebranded it as 102.7 WSM The Gentle Wind. Its transmitter power was increased dramatically to 25 kilowatts. At that time, their studios and transmitter were located at the Philippine Communications Center (PHILCOMCEN) building (now demolished in 2015) in Pasig. At the same time, the station started programming with an easy listening format. It went off the air on March 30, 1994.
1994–present: Star FM
Bombo Radyo Network rebranded the station as 102.7 Star FM on April 22, 1994. The station started the "masa" trend in FM stations. Aside from music, the new format included Bombo Network News every Monday to Saturday (also Sundays, when breaking news, important news story, or developing story warrants) in the morning, noon and evening. Notable programs in the 90s are included, It's All For You (in the Morning/Afternoon/Evening), Star Sweep, Twilight Zone, among others.
On February 24, 2013, Star FM relocated the studios from the EGI Building in Taft, Pasay to its current home in Strata 2000 in Pasig in line with the modern broadcast standards. However, their operation was limited from 24 hours a day to 20 hours as of July 1, 2024.
References
- "TABLE 20.7a" (PDF), 2011 Philippine Yearbook, Philippine Statistics Authority: 18–45, retrieved March 6, 2021
- "2021 NTC FM Stations via FOI website" (PDF). foi.gov.ph. October 9, 2021.
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