| Broadcast area | Metro Manila |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 97.9 MHz |
| Branding | 97.9 WCD/97.9 Crusaders FM |
| Programming | |
| Format | Silent (see DWQZ) |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Crusaders Broadcasting System |
| DWAD 1098 | |
| History | |
First air date | 1982 |
Last air date | 1997 |
Call sign meaning | CrusaDers or Cesar A. Dumlao (owner) |
| Technical information | |
| Power | 25,000 watts |
DWCD 97.9 was an FM station owned and operated by Crusaders Broadcasting System. Its radio transmitter and studios were located at Shaw Boulevard, Mandaluyong from 1982 to 1995 and on 209 E. Dela Paz, Mandaluyong since 1995.
After the launch of DWAD in July 1973, 97.9 Crusaders FM made its inaugural broadcast in April 1982, and it played pop, mellow, OPM and Christian music. It had temporary permits in January 1994 and then in May 1996.
In May 1997, the station ceased operations because the Broadcast Service Division of the NTC recommended the cancellation and revocation of the permit of Crusaders due to a case filed by ConAmor Broadcasting Systems (now DCG Radio-TV Network). In August 1997, 97.9 FM was acquired by Aliw Broadcasting Corporation and began test broadcasts in mid-1998 under the callsign DWQZ.[1]