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{{short description|Radio station in Metro Manila, Philippines}}
{{Short description|Radio station in Metro Manila, Philippines}}
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{{Infobox Radio station | name = DWDD (Ka-Tropa Radio)
{{Infobox radio station
| image =
| name = AFP Radio
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| city = [[Quezon City]]
| callsign = DWDD
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| area = [[Metro Manila]], and surrounding areas <br> Worldwide (Online)
| logo = File:Dwdd LOGO NEW - Copy.png|alt=DWDD AFP RADIO - OFFICIAL LOGO
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| branding = Ka-Tropa Radio 1134
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| city = [[Quezon City]]
| slogan = ''Iba Tayo!''
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| area = [[Metro Manila]] and surrounding areas
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| airdate = September 1, 1986
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| branding = AFP Radio 1134
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| frequency = 1134 kHz
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| airdate = September 1, 1986
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| format = [[News]], [[Public affairs programming|Public Affairs]], [[Talk radio|Talk]], [[Music]], [[Public Service]]
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| frequency = 1134 kHz
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| power = 10,000 watts
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| format = [[News]], [[Public affairs programming|Public Affairs]], [[Talk radio|Talk]]
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| class =
| language = [[Filipino language|Filipino]]
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| callsign_meaning = [[Department of National Defense (Philippines)|'''D'''epartment of National '''D'''efense]]
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| power = 10,000 watts
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| former_callsigns = '''DZAF''' (1986-1987)
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| class =
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| owner = [[Armed Forces of the Philippines]]<br>Government of the Philippines
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| callsign_meaning = [[Department of National Defense (Philippines)|'''D'''epartment of National '''D'''efense]]
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| website =[https://www.facebook.com/dwdd1134/ Website]
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| former_callsigns = DZAF (1986–1987)
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| webcast = [http://www.ustream.tv/channel/afp-radio-live DWDD 1134] on [[Ustream]]
| affiliations =
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| owner = [[Armed Forces of the Philippines]]
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| website = [https://www.facebook.com/dwdd1134/ Website]
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| webcast = [http://www.ustream.tv/channel/afp-radio-live DWDD 1134] on [[Ustream]]
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'''DWDD''' (1134&nbsp;kHz [[Metro Manila]]) '''Ka-Tropa Radio''' is an [[AM broadcasting|AM]] station of the Civil Relations Service, [[Armed Forces of the Philippines]] of the [[Republic of the Philippines]]. Its radio transmitter and studios are located at PVAO Building, [[Camp Aguinaldo]], [[EDSA (road)|EDSA]], [[Quezon City]]. This is the radio station usually being listened to during emergencies like natural disasters.
'''DWDD''' (1134 [[AM broadcasting|AM]]) '''AFP Radio''' is a radio station owned and operated by the [[Armed Forces of the Philippines]] through its Civil Relations Service. Its radio transmitter and studios are located at PVAO Building, [[Camp Aguinaldo]], [[EDSA]], [[Quezon City]]. This is the radio station usually being listened to during emergencies like natural disasters.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://archives.pia.gov.ph/?m=6&subject=philinfo&cat=rpmedia&item=radio |title=AM Radio Stations in Metro Manila |access-date=May 28, 2020 |archive-date=December 10, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151210224800/http://archives.pia.gov.ph/?m=6&subject=philinfo&cat=rpmedia&item=radio |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>[https://www.canadianinquirer.net/2020/04/28/popes-special-prayers-for-end-to-covid-19-timely/ Pope’s special prayers for end to Covid-19 timely]</ref><ref>[https://manilastandard.net/mobile/article/315101 General’s daughter wins Miss Philippine Youth 2020]</ref>


==History==
==History==
===DZAF===
===1986-1987: DZAF===
DWDD was established on July 10, 1986, as '''DZAF''' under the Ministry Order Number a-092. It began broadcasting on September 1, 1986, with 10 kW power from the Top Floor of the former 6th Brigade Headquarters. Despite its success, in August 1987, DZAF ceased its operations due to the exploitation by certain sectors in the military.
DWDD was established on July 10, 1986, as '''DZAF''' under the Ministry Order Number a-092. It began broadcasting on September 1, 1986, with 10&nbsp;kW power from the Top Floor of the former 6th Brigade Headquarters. Despite its success, in August 1987, DZAF ceased its operations due to the exploitation by certain sectors in the military.


===DWDD===
===1988-present: DWDD===
The station was revived on January 4, 1988 under the call sign DWDD with a meager 1 kW power. On August 1, 1991, it was placed under the operational control of the Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff for Civil Military Operations, J7, Armed Forces of the Philippines. On July 1, 1994, Civil Relations Service, AFP took over the administrative and operational control of the station, months after [[DZCA]] closed shop.
The station revived on January 4, 1988, under the call sign DWDD ''"Ang Kabalikat Radyo"'' with a meager 1 kW power. On August 1, 1991, it was placed under the operational control of the Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff for Civil Military Operations, J7, Armed Forces of the Philippines. On July 1, 1994, Civil Relations Service, AFP took over the administrative and operational control of the station, months after [[DZCA]] closed shop.


Following the donation of 5 units 10 kW AM Radio transmitters from the Taiwan Ministry of National Defense on April 1993, DWDD was able to operate with a 10-kW power upon the successful installation of one of the main transmitting equipment.
Following the donation of 5 units 10 kW AM Radio transmitters from the Taiwan Ministry of National Defence in April 1993, DWDD was able to operate with a 10-kW power upon the successful installation of one of the main transmitting equipment.


Around October 2009, it ceased its operations again to upgrade its transmission facilities. In January 2010, it was launched once again.
Around October 2009, it ceased its operations again to upgrade its transmission facilities. In January 2010, it was launched once again.


In 2014, DWDD started carrying the '''Ka-Tropa Radio''' branding and later in 2020 was rebranded '''AFP Radio'''.
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DWDD supports national goals and helps accomplish DND and AFP missions by serving as an effective medium of information for its military and civilian personnel and the general public.


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DWDD supports national goals and helps accomplish DND and AFP missions by serving as an effective medium of information for its military and civilian personnel and the general public, not just thru radio, but also on social media, with livestreams on its official FB page.
==Website==

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*[http://www.dnd.gov.ph Department of National Defense]
==References==
*[http://www.ustream.tv/channel/afp-radio-live DWDD Listen Live]
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==External links==
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*[https://web.archive.org/web/20120919081550/http://www.dnd.gov.ph/ Department of National Defense]
*[http://www.ustream.tv/channel/afp-radio-live DWDD Listen Live] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120928125926/http://www.ustream.tv/channel/afp-radio-live |date=September 28, 2012 }}


{{Department of National Defense of the Philippines}}
{{Department of National Defense of the Philippines}}
{{Metro Manila AM}}
{{Metro Manila Radio}}


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Latest revision as of 03:17, 29 April 2024

AFP Radio (DWDD)
Broadcast areaMetro Manila and surrounding areas
Frequency1134 kHz
BrandingAFP Radio 1134
Programming
Language(s)Filipino
FormatNews, Public Affairs, Talk
Ownership
OwnerArmed Forces of the Philippines
History
First air date
September 1, 1986
Former call signs
DZAF (1986–1987)
Call sign meaning
Department of National Defense
Technical information
Power10,000 watts
Links
WebcastDWDD 1134 on Ustream
WebsiteWebsite

DWDD (1134 AM) AFP Radio is a radio station owned and operated by the Armed Forces of the Philippines through its Civil Relations Service. Its radio transmitter and studios are located at PVAO Building, Camp Aguinaldo, EDSA, Quezon City. This is the radio station usually being listened to during emergencies like natural disasters.[1][2][3]

History

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1986-1987: DZAF

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DWDD was established on July 10, 1986, as DZAF under the Ministry Order Number a-092. It began broadcasting on September 1, 1986, with 10 kW power from the Top Floor of the former 6th Brigade Headquarters. Despite its success, in August 1987, DZAF ceased its operations due to the exploitation by certain sectors in the military.

1988-present: DWDD

[edit]

The station revived on January 4, 1988, under the call sign DWDD "Ang Kabalikat Radyo" with a meager 1 kW power. On August 1, 1991, it was placed under the operational control of the Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff for Civil Military Operations, J7, Armed Forces of the Philippines. On July 1, 1994, Civil Relations Service, AFP took over the administrative and operational control of the station, months after DZCA closed shop.

Following the donation of 5 units 10 kW AM Radio transmitters from the Taiwan Ministry of National Defence in April 1993, DWDD was able to operate with a 10-kW power upon the successful installation of one of the main transmitting equipment.

Around October 2009, it ceased its operations again to upgrade its transmission facilities. In January 2010, it was launched once again.

In 2014, DWDD started carrying the Ka-Tropa Radio branding and later in 2020 was rebranded AFP Radio.

DWDD supports national goals and helps accomplish DND and AFP missions by serving as an effective medium of information for its military and civilian personnel and the general public, not just thru radio, but also on social media, with livestreams on its official FB page.

References

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  1. ^ "AM Radio Stations in Metro Manila". Archived from the original on December 10, 2015. Retrieved May 28, 2020.
  2. ^ Pope’s special prayers for end to Covid-19 timely
  3. ^ General’s daughter wins Miss Philippine Youth 2020
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