WWXY-LD

WWXY-LD, virtual channel 38 (VHF digital channel 6), branded on-air as TuBox TV, is a low-powered independent television station licensed to San Juan, Puerto Rico. The station is owned by Héctor Marcano Martinez. WWXY-LD's studios are located at the Marcom Tower in Ave. Ponce de Leon in Santurce and its transmitter at Cerro la Marquesa in Aguas Buenas.

WWXY-LD
San Juan, Puerto Rico
CitySan Juan, Puerto Rico
ChannelsDigital: 6 (VHF)
Virtual: 38 (PSIP)
BrandingTuBox TV (general)
Boricua TV (on DT2)
Programming
Affiliations25.1: Boricua TV
38.1: TuBox
Ownership
OwnerHéctor Marcano Martinez
History
Founded2001
Former call signs
W62CW (1998-2006)
WWXY-LP (2006-2012)
Former channel number(s)
Analog:
62 (UHF, 1998-2006)
38 (UHF, 2006-2012)
Digital:
38 (UHF, 2012-2018)
Religious (1998-2006)
Metro Canal (2006-2008)
Acción TV (2008-2010)
Destino TV (2010-2012)
Tiva TV (2012-2015)
Silent (2015-2016, 2018-2019)
The Retro Channel (2016-2018)
Technical information
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID64856
ClassLD
ERP2 kW
HAAT500 m
Transmitter coordinates18°16′41.8″N 66°6′33.5″W
Links
Public license information
Profile
LMS
Websitewww.boricuatv.net
www.tuboxtv.com

History

On September 25, 2017, Due to the passage of Hurricane Irma and Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico, WIPR-TV (owned by Puerto Rico Public Broadcasting Corporation) will simulcast the programming on channel 38.1, The Retro Channel on 38.2 and WORO-DT (TeleOro Canal 13) operate on channel 38.3.

Programming

WWXY-LD primarily features music programming, including local programs produced by Marcom Group. Also, WWXY-LD shows public affairs & children's programming. WWXY-LD also broadcasts religious programming from Maranatha Radio Ministries. Paid programming is shown at other times of the day.

Digital television

The station's digital signal is multiplexed:

Channel Video Aspect PSIP Short Name Programming[1]
25.1480i4:3W25STBoricua TV
38.1720p16:9WWXY-TVMain WWXY-LD programming / TuBox TV

References


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