DXQM

Home Radio Davao (DXQM)
Broadcast area
Metro Davao and surrounding areas
Frequency98.7 MHz
Branding98.7 Home Radio
Programming
LanguageEnglish
FormatSoft adult contemporary
NetworkHome Radio
Ownership
OwnerAliw Broadcasting Corporation
History
First air date
December 22, 1997
Former names
  • Q98 (1997-2000)
  • DWIZ (2023–26)
Technical information
Licensing authority
NTC
Power10,000 watts
ERP20,000 watts
Links
Website987 Home Radio Official Website

DXQM (98.7 FM), broadcasting as 98.7 Home Radio, is a radio station owned and operated by Aliw Broadcasting Corporation. The station's studio and transmitter are located at DXQM Compound, Broadcast Avenue, Shrine Hills, Matina, Davao City.

History

Home Radio Davao logo from July 2017 to January 2023.

The station first went on air on December 22, 1997 as Q98. In 2000, it rebranded as 98dot7 Home Radio. Back then, it was located in ATU Plaza Commercial Mall along Gov. Duterte St. On August 1, 2016, it was relaunched as Home Radio News FM and added news to its format. In 2021, the station's transmitter facilities relocated to Shrine Hills. On January 30, 2023, it was relaunched under the DWIZ network. On April 30, 2026, DWIZ News FM made its final broadcast. On May 8, after a week of music automation, it was relaunched under the Home Radio network.

References

  1. ↑ THE HITS OF HOME RADIO
  2. ↑ Radio DJ with dreams
  3. ↑ Malasig, Jeline (May 5, 2026). "'No more voices to keep you company': Home Radio shift sparks concern over loss of DJs". Interaksyon. Retrieved May 5, 2026.