WHAT IS AM BROADCASTING?

AM was initially developed for telephone communication. For radio communication, a

continuous wave radio signal called double sideband amplitude modulation (DSB-AM)
was produced. A sideband is a band of frequencies higher (called upper sideband) or
lower (called lower sideband) than the carrier frequencies which is a result of
modulation.

AM radio broadcasting has assigned channels, ranging from 540 kHz to 1,700 kHz and
spaced at 10-kHz intervals. If your desired station is at 750 kHz, adjacent channels lie
10 kHz above and below at 760 and 740 kHz. Each 10-kHz channel contains an upper
sideband (USB) and a lower sideband (LSB).

History of AM Broadcasting
United States of America
 1958-1962

AM stereo was first proposed to the Commission in 1958 and 1959 separately by Philco
Corporation, Radio Corporation of America, and Kahn Research Laboratories, Inc.  On
September 27, 1961.

 1980’s

In 1979-1980, an issue arose.  The Commission originally sought to choose a single AM

stereo system as the standard for the AM broadcast band.  On July 31, 1980, the
Commission issued a Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking in Docket 21313 seeking
more information about the five competing systems (Harris, Magnavox, Motorola, Belar,
and Kahn and Hazeltine).  Kahn and Hazeltine filed appeals with the Commission
advocating a "marketplace approach" in which the various systems would compete for
broadcasters to use their systems.  Subsequently, the Commission agreed to allow the
marketplace to decide whether a single AM stereo system would prevail as the
standard, or whether different systems could coexist (e.g., receivers could have a
multisystem decoding chip to decode the various systems). As the Commission
indicated, this procedure was a departure from its traditional procedures and the new
approach was a "bold, new step for the Commission to take."

What followed was a series of protracted lawsuits, primarily between Kahn and Motorola
as well as other parties.  The competing systems faded out.  As neither broadcasters
nor receiver manufacturers wanted to invest in what could be a losing system, effective
implementation of AM stereo in the USA was delayed.

 1992-1994

On October 27, 1992, the President of the United States signed

the Telecommunications Authorization Act.  A provision of that Act required the FCC to
adopt a single stereophonic standard for AM stations within one year of the signing
date.  The Commission initiated a rulemaking proceeding to accomplish this result. The
Commission noted that of the stations then broadcasting in AM stereo, 591 used the
Motorola C-Quam system, 37 used the Harris system, and less than 20 used the Kahn
system.  The NPRM indicated that 26 manufacturers incorporated the Motorola C-
Quam system in at least one model of radio; none used Kahn's system. 
The NPRM proposed to adopt the C-Quam system as the standard, noting that 24
million receivers had already been sold using that system.  The Commission officially
adopted that system.

Republic of the Philippines

 1922
In 1922, an American woman named Mrs. Redgrave made a test broadcast using a
five-watt transmitter. While little is known about Redgrave’s experiment, it is believed
that the test broadcast made from Nichols field (now Villamor Airbase) could be the very
first radio station in the Pearl of the Orient.

 1924

In 1924 an American established the first AM radio station KZKZ. Henry Hermann,
founder of the Electrical Supply Company (Manila) gained permission, possibly from
local government and the military to operate more than one station. The test broadcasts
delivered music over the air to wealthy residents who owned radio receivers.This
network of test broadcasts, however, was summed up into one 100-watt powered AM
station bearing the call letters KZKZ on 729 kHz.

Radio Corporation of the Philippines (RCP) later bought KZKZ in October 1924.

 1929

RCP expanded in Cebu putting up KZRC (Radio Cebu) in 1929, which is now DYRC.

All radio programs back in the day were English. They resemble pretty much like those
radio shows heard from the continental US. In fact, the sponsorships were also
patterned after famous American radio programs like the Listerine Amateur Hour or the
Klim Musical Quiz.

 1931
Radio stations back then were not regulated until the year 1931. The Radio Control
Board was instigated under the US colonial government. The regulating agency took
care of the license applications and frequency allocation.

 1973

KBP came only in April 7, 1973.

 CALL LETTERS FROM K TO D

KZ was used because the Philippines was then a colony of America. All call letters of
radio stations in the US starter either with K or W.

Francisco Koko Trinidad, known as the father of Philippine Broadcasting attended the
International Telecommunications Union (ITU) in 1947, held in Atlantic City in the US.

Trinidad proposed to use RP instead of KZ. But this was denied by the ITU and gave
the letter D as a replacement to KZ.

“D” Was Originally for German Stations

Professor Elizabeth Enriquez of UP Manila, on her research, explained why Philippine
radio station call letters start with “D” and why it actually meant Deutscheland, or the
German name of Germany.
 ABOUT BOMBO RADYO PHILIPPINES
Broadcasting from 24 key cities and provinces nationwide, Bombo Radyo and
Star FM is the creation of 50 years of painstaking hard work, dedication, determination
and perseverance through the stewardship of Dr. Rogelio M. Florete, the Chairman.
DYFM (now known as Bombo Radyo Iloilo), the flagship station began its broadcast on
July 6, 1966. The first studio was situated at Mapa Street. DYFM was then a part of the
Northern Broadcasting. From such humble beginnings, DYFM Bombo Radyo ascended
to the number one ranking in the surveys from 1979/1980 up to the present. The
following years showed growth for the fledgling Network. Assets were acquired and
logistics procured.
Branding was also made for the station starting with DYFM Iloilo. The term ‘Bombo’,
which serves as the name of the Network and AM stations, means drum in Spanish
language. The drum is placed inside the announcer’s booth just beside the chair of the
anchor. The anchor strikes or beats the drum to give emphasis on the important and
relevant issues, facts or events that he is discussing on air. The bass drum then
became the Network’s logo.
Bombo Radyo became a brand name very much known for its latest news (local,
national, international, sports, entertainment (anything that would the interest the
public), in-depth discussion and analysis of timely and burning issues, fearless
commentaries, and controversial exposes against prominent and powerful politicians.

In the 1986 People’s Power Revolution to restore the democratic process, Dr. Florete
staked his and the Network’s reputation and very existence by delivering the truth about
the country and the elections, and the mass movement against the then ruling
authorities. Bombo Radyo Philippines was the only Network that carried the happenings
in Metro Manila to the provinces.

Bombo Radyo Philippines can count on a long list of Bombo Radyo Martyrs who offered
the supreme sacrifice of their lives in the altar of truth and public service: Eddie K.
Suede, Noel P. Teneso, Severino “Rino” A. Arcones, Atty. Elpidio G. Monteclaro, Frank
Palma, Herson “Boy” T. “Boy” T. Hinolan, and Ernesto “Bart” S. Maravilla.

Bombo Radyo Philippines is composed of three radio networks; namely, Newsounds

Broadcasting Network, Inc. (NBN), Consolidated Broadcasting System, Inc. (CBS); and
People’s Broadcasting Service, Inc. (PBS).

Not only were the Bombo Radyo and Star FM stations leading in the ratings game, the
Network also acquired the reputation as the PROMO NETWORK.

Under the visionary leadership of Dr. Rogelio M. Florete, the Network expanded by
leaps and bounds. To date, all over the Philippines, there are 20 Bombo Radyo stations,
majority of which are consistently dominant and official number 1 in survey ratings, and
11 Star FM stations which are also being widely patronized by radio listeners. This year
in time for the Golden Year Anniversary, also marked the passing of the baton of
leadership to Dr. Florete’s daughter, Ms. Margaret Ruth Florete as the new President
and Chief Executive Officer of Bombo Radyo Philippines.

Indeed, Bombo Radyo Philippines, a respected and credible radio network, does not
rest on its laurels as it firmly believes that there is no way but to move forward in sync
with the time and the new technology even responsive to its listeners, geared to public
service for the good of the country and our people.

BASIC OPERATION OF BOMBO RADYO

The term ‘Bombo’, which serves as the name of the Network and AM stations,
means drum in Spanish language. The drum is placed inside the announcer’s booth just
beside the chair of the anchor. The anchor strikes or beats the drum to give emphasis
on the important and relevant issues, facts or events that he is discussing on air. The
bass drum then became the Network’s logo.
Bombo Radyo became a brand name very much known for its latest news (local,
national, international, sports, entertainment (anything that would the interest the
public), in-depth discussion and analysis of timely and burning issues, fearless
commentaries, and controversial exposes against prominent and powerful politicians.

Bombo Radyo Baguio is located at the "Summer Capital of the Philippines" - Baguio
City. It is the undisputed Number One AM Radio Station in Baguio City and Benguet
Province. Recent surveys released by Kantar Media, Geovisuals Solutions and AC
Nielsen affirm Bombo Baguio's dominance.

Bombo Radyo Baguio's airwave supremacy cuts across all economic classes and ages
mustering more than 80% of audience share leaving less than 20% for all other stations
in the area. It covers the provinces of Benguet, Mt. Province, Pangasinan, La Union and
portions of Ilocos Sur, Abra and Nueva Vizcaya.

Indeed, Bombo Radyo Philippines, a respected and credible radio network, does not
rest on its laurels as it firmly believes that there is no way but to move forward in sync
with the time and the new technology even responsive to its listeners, geared to public
service for the good of the country and our people.
FREQUENCY OF OPERATION AND COVERAGE
Call Sign: DZWX
Frequency: 1035 KHZ
Radiated Power: 5,000 Watts
Antenna Tower Height: 120m
Coverage: Benguet, Mt. Province
 Photo at AM drama room

Estimated coverage area of

Bombo Radyo in the Philippines
 AM station recording and editing room

AM
station recording and editing room
AM station recording and editing room
AM transmitter located at Pinsao Proper
AM transmitter located at Pinsao Proper