WELU
WELU, virtual channel 34 (UHF digital channel 22), branded on-air as CTNi Puerto Rico, is a CTN-affiliated television station licensed to Toa Baja, Puerto Rico. The station is owned by Senda Educational Broadcasting. The station shares transmitter facilities with WSJN-CD (channel 20) at the Monte Renovados La Peña in Bayamon.
| Toa Baja, Puerto Rico | |
|---|---|
| Channels | Digital: 22 (UHF) (shared with WSJN-CD) Virtual: 34 (PSIP) |
| Branding | CTNi Puerto Rico |
| Slogan | Impartiendo Vida a las Naciones |
| Programming | |
| Affiliations | 34.1: CTNi (2014-present) |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Senda Educational Broadcasting (Senda Educational Broadcasting, Inc.) |
| Operator | Christian Television Network, Inc. |
| WSJN-CD WQSJ-CD WVQS-LD WUSP-LD W50EN-D | |
| History | |
| Founded | October 14, 1983 |
First air date | August 15, 1986 (in Aguadilla; license moved to Toa Baja in 2018) |
Former call signs | WKKU (1983-1986, CP only) |
Former channel number(s) | Analog: 32 (UHF, 1986-2009) Digital: 34 (UHF, 2009-2018) 20 (UHF, until 2018) Virtual: 32 (PSIP, 2009-2018) |
| Religious Independent (1986-2014) | |
| Technical information | |
Licensing authority | FCC |
| Facility ID | 26602 |
| ERP | 10 kW |
| HAAT | 530 m (1,740 ft) |
| Transmitter coordinates | 18°8′59″N 66°59′22″W |
| Links | |
Public license information | Profile LMS |
| Website | www.sbnnetwork.org www.ctni.org |
Digital television
Digital channels
The station's digital signal is multiplexed:
| Channel | Video | Aspect | PSIP Short Name | Programming[1] |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34.1 | 720p | 16:9 | WELU-DT | main WELU programming / CTNi |
Analog-to-digital conversion
On June 12, 2009, WELU signed off analog broadcast and reverting to digital channel.
Spectrum reallocation
On August 14, 2017, it was revealed that WELU's over-the-air spectrum had been sold in the FCC's spectrum reallocation auction, fetching $375,347. WELU will not sign off, but it will later share broadcast spectrum with WSJN-CD that also covers the entire metropolitan area. Also will change their city of license from Aguadilla to Toa Baja.
References
External links
- WELU in the FCC's TV station database
- BIAfn's Media Web Database -- Information on WELU-TV