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DXKX (91.5 Brigada News FM Metro Davao)
Broadcast areaMetro Davao
Frequency91.5 MHz
Branding91.5 Brigada News FM
Programming
FormatContemporary MOR, News, talk
Ownership
OwnerBrigada Mass Media Corporation
History
First air date
1995 (as K-Lite 91.5)
1998 (as K91 FM)
2001 (as City Lite 91.5)
2003 (as Smooth FM)
August 10, 2015 (as Brigada News FM)
Technical information
ClassC / D / E
Power10,000 watts
Links
WebcastListen Live via Shoutcast
Websitebrigada.ph

DXKX (91.5 FM), also known as 91.5 Brigada News FM Metro Davao, is a 24-hour news and music FM station owned by Brigada Mass Media Corporation in the Philippines. The station's studio is located in 3rd Floor, Gabucan Building, Ulas, Brgy. Talomo, Davao City with transmitter located at Broadcast Ave., Shrine Hills, Matina, Davao City.

History

As K-Lite 91.5, K91 FM and Smooth FM (1995–2013)

From 1995 to 2013, it was under Primax Broadcasting Network. It used to be a pop/rock masa radio station, with main concentration on OPM alternative and rock artists. By 1998, the station switch to high end pop programming, playing the most popular songs in Billboard Hot 100 and UK Top 40. By 2001, to differ from other pop stations, the radio station focused on AC programming by adding the hit songs of the 80s and 90s on their playlist.

By 2003, the station affiliated with Raven Broadcasting Corporation in Manila. It was known then as City Lite 91.5 FM. After a year, the station ceased to be an affiliate with Raven Broadcasting Corporation as, Raven changed management. Citylite changed name to Smooth FM 91.5 but continued playing the smooth jazz format. It went off the air sometime in 2013.

As Brigada News FM Davao (2015–present)

In early 2015, Brigada Mass Media Corporation (which also owns Brigada News Davao tabloid newspaper) acquired the station from Primax Broadcasting Network, in favor of Brigada News FM. The station's old transmitter will replaced with a new transmitter bought from Quark Electronics of Italy. Regular programming were first aired on August 10, 2015. In time for the 30th Kadayawan Festival, on August 23, 2015, Brigada News FM was formally launched. Former Mayor Inday Sara Duterte, Brigada Group of Companies President Elmer Catulpos, and other Brigada officials were present in the occasion.

Brigada News FM stations