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RJFM (DZRJ)
Makati;
Broadcast area	Mega Manila and surrounding areas
Frequency	100.3 MHz (HD Radio)
Branding	100.3 RJFM
Programming
Language(s)	English
Format	Adult Hits
Affiliations	BBC World Service; Voice of America; (newscast only)
Ownership
Owner	Rajah Broadcasting Network; (Free Air Broadcasting Network, Inc.);
Sister stations	DZRJ 810 AM ; RJ DigiTV
History
First air date	August 1963 (on AM); 1973 (on FM)
Former call signs	DZUW (1963–1980); DWNK (1980–1986)
Former frequencies	1310 kHz (1963–1973)
Call sign meaning	Ramon Jacinto (founder, Rajah Broadcasting Network)
Technical information
Licensing authority	NTC
Class	A, B, upper C
Power	25,000 watts
ERP	60,000 watts
Repeater(s)	See RJFM stations
Links
Webcast	Live Stream

DZRJ (100.3 FM), broadcasting as 100.3 RJFM, is a radio station owned and operated by Rajah Broadcasting Network through its licensee Free Air Broadcasting Network, Inc. The station's studio is located at 7849 General Luna Street corner Makati Avenue, Barangay Poblacion, Makati, while its transmitter is located along Merano Street, Barangay San Roque, Antipolo (sharing facilities with sister station RJ DigiTV).

History

The station was once known as DZUW-AM under the joint ownership of Republic Broadcasting System and Rajah Broadcasting Network. It is the third AM station of RBS after DZBB and DZXX. Originally broadcasting on 1310 kHz AM, it moved to 100.3 MHz FM in 1973. In 1980, 100.3 FM was reformatted as 100.3 Wink FM and it changed its callsign to DWNK-FM. It was manned by all-female DJs.^[1]

Around 1986, during the Philippines' historic People Power Revolution, DZRJ-AM reformatted as Radyo Bandido with a news and talk format. Meanwhile, its album rock format transferred to the then-newly acquired 100.3 FM under the call letters DZRJ. As a result, it carried the brand RJFM: The Original Rock and Roll Radio.^[2]

In December 1995, it rebranded as Boss Radio and shifted to a classic rock format, focusing on the 50s, 60s and 70s. Among its on-air personalities were Eddie Mercado, Bong Lapira, Lito Gorospe, Larry Abando, Manny Caringal, Ronnie Quintos, Naldi Castro and Cito Paredes. By this time, it officially launched its nationwide satellite broadcasting, a first in the history of the company to achieve this milestone.^[3]^[4]

In June 1999, it rebranded as The Hive and switched to an alternative rock format.^[5]

On May 6, 2002, it rebranded as RJFM and switched to a variety hits format, airing music from the 1960s to the present-day, with its Sunday programming reserved for music from the 1950s and 1960s (Oldies). Initially fully automated, it was in May 2003 when it started having on-air jocks. RJFM has a daily morning program called Beatles Anthology, featuring the songs of The Beatles for one whole hour.

References

^ Samonte, Danee (January 17, 2015). "Them were the days". The Philippine Star. Manila, Philippines. Retrieved June 12, 2023.
^ Galang-Pereña, Nenet (December 31, 2014). "RJ & the Gayots: Their legend lives on". The Philippine Star. Retrieved June 12, 2023.
^ Red, Isah (December 5, 1995). "Baby Boomers Radio". Manila Standard. Philippine Manila Standard Publishing. p. 32. Retrieved May 18, 2022 – via Google News.
^ "Baby Boomer Power Via Satellite". Manila Standard. Philippine Manila Standard Publishing. September 1, 1996. p. 27. Retrieved March 9, 2023 – via Google News.
^ Red, Isah (June 14, 1999). "GMA Loses Abunda to ABS-CBN". Manila Standard. Philippine Manila Standard Publishing. p. 18. Retrieved February 26, 2023 – via Google News.