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| Broadcast area | Central Visayas and surrounding areas |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 105.9 MHz |
| Branding | Monster BT 105.9 |
| Programming | |
| Language(s) | English |
| Format | CHR/Top 40, OPM |
| Network | Monster Radio |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Audiovisual Communicators, Inc. |
| History | |
First air date | March 1, 1987 |
Former call signs | DYMZ (1987–1994) DYWC (1994-2000) |
Former names |
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| Technical information | |
Licensing authority | NTC |
| Power | 10,000 watts |
| ERP | 35,000 watts |
| Links | |
| Webcast | Listen Live |
| Website | www.monstercebu.com |
DYBT (105.9 FM) - broadcasting as Monster BT 105.9 - is a radio station owned and operated by Audiovisual Communicators, Inc. Its studios and transmitter are located at West Entrance, G/F East Aurora Tower, #3 President Quezon (F. Cabahug) St., Kasambagan, Mabolo, Cebu City.[1][2]
History
The station was established by Capricom Production & Management on March 1, 1987, as Z105 under the call letters DYMZ. On April 4, 1994, UM Broadcasting Network leased the station's airtime and changed its branding to 105.9 Wild FM, with a call letters to DYWC. It carried a dance-leaning Top 40 format. On May 1, 2000, Audiovisual Communicators acquired the station from Capricom, changed its call letters to DYBT and rebranded it as Monster Radio BT 105.9 with a Top 40 format. In 2016, the station transferred from Mango Square Mall to its current location in East Aurora Tower and adopted its current slogan "Cebu's Hottest", the catchphrase used by its flagship station in Manila.
Recognitions
In the previous years, Monster Radio BT 105.9 has been nominated as Best FM Station (Provincial) until the station won the category at the 25th KBP Golden Dove Awards in 2017.[3][4]