DWAY
DWAY (104.3 FM), broadcasting as Care 104.3 The Way FM, is a radio station owned and operated by the Far East Broadcasting Company. Its studios are located along Maharlika Hi-way, Brgy. Arimbay, Legazpi, Albay, and its transmitter is located at Bariw Hill, Brgy. Estanza, Legazpi, Albay.[1][2][3]
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| City | Legazpi |
|---|---|
| Broadcast area | Albay and surrounding areas |
| Frequency | 104.3 MHz |
| Branding | Care 104.3 The Way FM |
| Programming | |
| Language(s) | Albayanon, Filipino, English |
| Format | Religious Radio |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Far East Broadcasting Company |
| History | |
First air date | 1973 (as DWAS) December 7, 2014 (as DWAY) |
Former frequencies | 1390 kHz (1973-1978) 1125 kHz (1978-2008) 88.3 MHz (2014-2015) |
Call sign meaning | The WAY |
| Technical information | |
Licensing authority | NTC |
| Power | 5,000 watts |
| Links | |
| Website | Official Website |
History
The station as established in 1973 on AM under the call letters DWAS. In 2008, it went off the air after its transmitter was damaged by Typhoon Frank. On December 7, 2014, amid Typhoon Ruby, it returned on air, this time on FM under the call letters DWAY. Originally an emergency broadcast under "Unang Tugon", it became a fully-fledged station a few months after.
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