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.
| San Juan, Puerto Rico | |
|---|---|
| City | San Juan, Puerto Rico |
| Channels | Digital: 6 (VHF) Virtual: 38 (PSIP) |
| Branding | TuBox TV (general) Boricua TV (on DT2) |
| Programming | |
| Affiliations | 25.1: Boricua TV 38.1: TuBox |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Héctor Marcano Martinez |
| History | |
| Founded | 2001 |
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 ID | 64856 |
| Class | LD |
| ERP | 2 kW |
| HAAT | 500 m |
| Transmitter coordinates | 18°16′41.8″N 66°6′33.5″W |
| Links | |
Public license information | Profile LMS |
| Website | www.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] |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25.1 | 480i | 4:3 | W25ST | Boricua TV |
| 38.1 | 720p | 16:9 | WWXY-TV | Main WWXY-LD programming / TuBox TV |