DYKU

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K5 News FM Iloilo (DYKU)
Broadcast area Iloilo, Guimaras and surrounding areas
Frequency 88.7 MHz
Branding88.7 K5 News FM
Programming
Language(s) Hiligaynon, Filipino
Format Pop MOR, News, Talk
NetworkK5 News FM
Ownership
Owner FBS Radio Network
Operator5K Broadcasting Network
History
First air date
1996
Former names
  • Mellow Touch (1996–2000)
  • Radio One (2000-January 2010)
  • Mellow 88.7 (July 2010-2015)
  • Radyo Bandera Sweet FM (May 2021-November 2023)
Technical information
Licensing authority
NTC
Power 10,000 watts
ERP 20,000 watts
Links
Website Website

DYKU (88.7 FM), broadcasting as 88.7 K5 News FM, is a radio station owned by FBS Radio Network and operated by 5K Broadcasting Network Inc.. The station's studio and transmitter are located at Door 5, Paula Apartment, M. Jayme St, Jaro, Iloilo City. [1] [2]

History

The station was inaugurated in 1996 as Mellow Touch 88.7 with an easy listening format. In 2000, it rebranded as Radio One 88.7 and switched to a Top 40 format. In January 2010, it went off the air due to transmitter problems. In July 2010, it returned on air as Mellow 887 with an Adult Top 40 format. It went off the air sometime in 2015.

On late May 2021, 5K Broadcasting Network took over the station's operations and became part of the Radyo Bandera Sweet FM network. On December 1, 2023, all Radyo Bandera Sweet FM stations rebranded as K5 News FM. [3] [4]

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