Retro Radio Dial: 1953 Philippines AM/SW Radio
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| kc | Call/Brand | Location | Owner |
|---|---|---|---|
| AM | |||
| 580 | DZBB | Manila | The Republic Broadcasting System |
| 600 | DYRC Voice of Cebu | Cebu City | Cebu Broadcasting Company |
| 650 | DZRH Voice of the Philippines | Manila | Manila Broadcasting Company |
| 680 | DZAS | Manila | Far East Broadcasting Company |
| 710 | DZFM | Manila | The Peoples Station |
| 760 | DZMB Voice of Manila | Manila | Manila Broadcasting Company |
| 800 | DZPI | Manila | Philippine Broadcasting Corporation |
| 840 | DYSR | Damaguete City | Silliman University |
| 860 | DZST | Manila | University of Santo Tomas |
| 920 | VOA | Manila | Voice of America |
| 1000 | DZBC | Manila | Bolinao Electronics Corporation |
| 1030 | DZFE | Manila | Far East Broadcasting Company |
| 1140 | VOA | San Fernando | Voice of America |
| 1260 | DYBU Cebu Calling | Cebu City | Cebu Broadcasting Company |
| 1300 | KTLG | Manila [Sangley Point Naval Station] | US Armed Forces Radio |
| WVTM | Manila [Clark AFB] | US Armed Forces Radio | |
| 1520 | KCMB | Manila [Subic Bay Naval Station] | US Armed Forces Radio |
| Shortwave | |||
| 3345 | DZB2 | Manila | Far East Broadcasting Company |
| 4985 | DYB2 | Bacolod City | Bacolod Broadcasting Company |
| 6000 | DZH4 Voice of the Philippines | Manila | Manila Broadcasting Company |
| 6030 | DZH6 | Manila | Far East Broadcasting Company |
| 6055 | DYH4 | Damaguete City | Silliman University |
| 6060 | VOA | Manila | Voice of America |
| United Nations Radio | Manila | United Nations NY | |
| VOA | San Fernando | Voice of America | |
| 6080 | DZI7 Voice of Manila | Manila | Manila Broadcasting Company |
| 6110 | DZI3 | Manila | The Republic Broadcasting System |
| 6125 | VOA | Manila | Voice of America |
| United Nations Radio | Manila | United Nations NY | |
| 6140 | DYRC Voice of Cebu | Cebu City | Cebu Broadcasting Company |
| 6170 | DUH2 | Manila | The Peoples Station |
| 7280 | DXH2 Voice of Davao | Davao City | Mindinao Colleges Broadcasting System |
| 9500 | DZH3 | Manila | Philippine Broadcasting Corporation |
| 9530 | VOA | Manila | Voice of America |
| United Nations Radio | Manila | United Nations NY | |
| 9535 | VOA | Manila | Voice of America |
| United Nations Radio | Manila | United Nations NY | |
| 9550 | DZI2 | Manila | Bolinao Electronics Corporation |
| 9620 | VOA | San Fernando | Voice of America |
| 9640 | DZH2 Voice of the Philippines | Manila | Manila Broadcasting Company |
| 9690 | DZH5 | Manila | University of Santo Tomas |
| 9730 | DZH7 | Manila | Far East Broadcasting Company |
| 11700 | VOA | San Fernando | Voice of America |
| 11840 | DUH5 | Manila | The Peoples Station |
| 11855 | DZH9 | Manila | Far East Broadcasting Company |
| 11890 | VOA | Manila | Voice of America |
| United Nations Radio | Manila | United Nations NY | |
| VOA | San Fernando | Voice of America | |
| 15245 | VOA | Manila | Voice of America |
| United Nations Radio | Manila | United Nations NY | |
| VOA | San Fernando | Voice of America | |
| 15250 | VOA | Manila | Voice of America |
| United Nations Radio | Manila | United Nations NY | |
| 15300 | DZH8 | Manila | Far East Broadcasting Company |
| 15330 | VOA | San Fernando | Voice of America |
| 17760 | VOA | Manila | Voice of America |
| United Nations Radio | Manila | United Nations NY | |
| VOA | San Fernando | Voice of America | |
| 17780 | VOA | Manila | Voice of America |
| United Nations Radio | Manila | United Nations NY | |
| 17805 | DZI6 | Manila | Far East Broadcasting Company |
Watch “DZRH: KZRH Before, DZRH Today” A Story of Philippine’s Oldest Radio Station ©RS Productions, YouTube
It Happened 1953
| Ramon Magsaysay inaugurated as president |
| Dwight D Eisenhower inaugurated as US president |
| DZAQ-TV Manila is first commercial TV station in Asia |
| Korean War ends |
| Freddie Aguilar born [folk musician] |
| Rico J Puno [pop singer] born |
| Arrivals: |
| Playboy magazine |
| Pat Benetar |
| Pierce Brosnan |
| Alex Van Halen |
| Cyndi Lauper |
| Kim Bassinger |
| Departures: |
| Hank Williams |
| Joseph Stalin |
| Alice Prin ‘Kiki de Montparnasse’ |
| Django Reinhardt |
| Rene Fonck |
| Dylan Thomas |
| Registered Broadcasting Receivers: | 150,000 |
Favorite Movies of 1953: Your Personal Collection
 From Here to Eternity |  Roman Holiday |  The War of the Worlds |  Peter Pan |  The Big Heat |
 Stalag 17 |  House of Wax |  Little Fugitive |  Julius Caesar |  The Band Wagon |
Top 20 Singles
| Artist | Song | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Percy Faith | The Song from Moulin Rouge |
| 2 | Les Paul & Mary Ford | Vaya Con Dios |
| 3 | Patti Page | [How Much is] That Doggie in the Window |
| 4 | Eddie Fisher | I’m Walking Behind You |
| 5 | Ames Brothers | You, You, You |
| 6 | Teresa Brewer | Till I Waltz Again with You |
| 7 | Les Baxter | April in Portugal |
| 8 | Perry Como | No Other Love |
| 9 | Perry Como | Don’t Let the Stars Get in Your Eyes |
| 10 | Frankie Lane | I Believe |
| 11 | Pee Wee Hunt | Oh |
| 12 | Frank Chacksfield | Ebb Tide |
| 13 | Nat King Cole | Pretend |
| 14 | Richard Hayman | Ruby |
| 15 | Stan Freberg | St George and the Dragonet |
| 16 | The Hilltoppers | PS I Love You |
| 17 | The Gaylords | Tell Me You’re Mine |
| 18 | Julias La Rosa | Eh Cumpari! |
| 19 | Tony Bennett | Rags to Riches |
| 20 | Doris Day | Anna |
Top 5 Music Albums: Your Personal Collection
 Classic Sinatra – His Great Performances 1953-1960 |  The Best Years of Our Lives 1953 |  Your Hit Parade: 1953 |  Blowing the Fuse: 29 R&B Classics That Rocked The Jukebox 1953 |  Hits of 1953 – Coronation Party |
Reflecting on the Philippines
Top 10 Recommended Reading available right now:
 The Land and People of the Philippines |  Appropriation of Colonial Broadcasting: A History of Early Radio in the Philippines, 1922-1946 |  Pictorial History of the Philippines |  The War in the Pacific: The Approach to the Philippines |  Illusions of Influence: The Political Economy of United States-Philippines Relations, 1942-1960 |
 Memories of Philippine Kitchens |  Peoples of the Philippines |  Culture and Customs of the Philippines |  The Philippines: 100 Travel Tips |  Manila Travel Guide |
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