iFM 93.9 DWKC Metro Manila

iFM 93.9 DWKC Metro Manila

DWKC-FM, under the brand iFM, is a music FM radio station owned and operated by Radio Mindanao Network in the Philippines. The station's studio is located at Unit 806, Atlanta Centre, Annapolis Street, Greenhills, San Juan City, and transmitter is located at Palos Verdes Executive Village, Brgy. Seven Hills, Sumulong Highway, Antipolo City, Rizal, sharing the same site of 99.5 RT.

History
[edit] As 93.9 WKC (1978-1999)

DWKC-FM was known as 93.9 WKC, first aired on September 3, 1978, a C-D-E market radio station with famous taglines including "We are family". It was managed by Mike Enriquez, at that time known as "Baby Michael", and he left in 1995 to be acquired in GMA Network to prepare for the elections and he known as Mr. Saksi. 93.9 WKC operations were at the Philcomcen Bldg. in Ortigas Center, Pasig. It played pop music through its existence. On November 22, 1999 at 11:00PM it signed off as 93.9 WKC

As 939 KCFM (1999-2002)

On November 23, 1999 at 6:00AM 93.9 reformatted to 939 KCFM , now catering to the A-B market, with its slogan "Live It Up!" DWKC featured Chico and Delamar (previously from Monster Radio RX 93.1)and King DJ Logan (now with 99.5 RT for The Disenchanted Kingdom). On May 15, 2002, 939 KCFM signed off for the last time.

As 93.9 iFM (2002-Present)

On May 16, 2002 Reformatted back to a C-D-E market radio station, known as 93.9 iFM with its slogan Pwede!, is headed by Fred M. Davis who was responsible for making 102.7 Star FM, WRR 101.9 For Life! (now Tambayan 101.9), 101.1 YES! FM and 90.7 Love Radio successful stations. In June 2007, RMN FM station DWKC 93.9 in Manila was the first commercial station in the country to broadcast with HD Radio technology. It broadcast in three HD Radio digital audio channels along with its pre-existing analog signal. The operation of its facility was in high-level combined hybrid mode with an existing 35 kW analog transmitter, a new Nautel 1 kW HD Radio transmitter, with the digital exciter, importer and exporter providing the digital signal component.[1] In June 2008, iFM launched another tagline Pinalakas!, as a result. As the Makati Studios were transferred to Atlanta Center in San Juan City, RMN's Sister Station, DZXL and its studios remained in Makati City.

In March 2009, iFM changed its logo as well the slogan to Sa iFM Siguradong Enjoy Ka!!. And by January 2010, iFM also launched a new campaign as 'Ang Bago Mong FM' with new DJs, new programs, a new 7-note jingle, internet promotions and the addition of new talents like the Megandang Megan, and the YouTube sensation Kuya Jobert, iFM continues to bring quality entertainment to the metro. On May 10, 2011, the popular program "Itanong Mo kay Kuya Jobert" was replaced by "Itanong Mo sa Mga Tikbalang" featuring new jocks Charlie Bagin and Markang Bungal known as the duo "Tambalang Tikbalang". The former was replaced due to Kuya Jobert's hectic schedule.