WPTG-CD
WPTG-CD, virtual channel 69 (UHF digital channel 30), is a low-powered This TV-affiliated television station licensed to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States. Owned by Fifth Street Enterprises, LLC, it is operated by HC2 Holdings under a local marketing agreement (LMA).[1]
| Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania United States | |
|---|---|
| Channels | Digital: 30 (UHF) Virtual: 69 (PSIP) |
| Branding | WPTG 69 |
| Programming | |
| Affiliations |
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| Ownership | |
| Owner | Local Media TV (Fifth Street Enterprises, LLC) |
| Operator | HC2 Holdings |
| History | |
| Founded | 1988 |
First air date | October 31, 1988 |
Former call signs | W69CC (1988–2002) WPTG-LP (2002–2013) WPTG-LD (2013–2014) |
Former channel number(s) | Analog: 69 (UHF, 1988–2013) |
Call sign meaning | We're serving PitTsburGh |
| Technical information | |
Licensing authority | FCC |
| Facility ID | 272 |
| ERP | 15 kW |
| Transmitter coordinates | 40°26′46″N 79°57′50″W |
| Links | |
Public license information | Profile LMS |
History
The station’s construction permit was issued on October 31, 1988 under the calls of W69CC. On February 6, 2002, it was changed to WPTG-LP. On December 23, 2013, it was changed to WPTG-LD. The current callsign of WPTG-CD was assigned on April 25, 2014.[2]
WPTG-CD was owned by Abacus Television until it was sold, along with four other TV stations, to Fifth Street Enterprises in April 2015.[3][4][5]
Digital channels
The station's digital signal is multiplexed:
| Channel | Video | Aspect | PSIP Short Name | Programming[1] |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 69.1 | 480i | 4:3 | WPTG-CD | Main WPTG-CD programming / This TV |
| 69.2 | [Blank] | |||
| 69.3 | Retro TV | |||
| 69.4 | 16:9 | NewsNet | ||
| 69.5 | True Crime | |||
| 69.6 | Heartland |
References
- Digital TV Market Listing for WPTG-CD
- http://www.fccinfo.com/CMDProEngine.php?sCurrentService=TV&tabSearchType=Appl&sAppIDNumber=272
- "Station Trading Roundup: 2 Deals, $3M". TVNewsCheck. Retrieved 15 April 2015.
- "Pa. LPTV Sale Includes Auction Escalator". TVNewsCheck. Retrieved 15 April 2015.
- Seyler, Dave. "Pennsylvania Class A Deal is All about Potential". Radio and Television Business Report. Retrieved 16 April 2015.
External links
- WPTG-CD in the FCC's TV station database
- BIAfn's Media Web Database -- Information on WPTG-CD
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