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{{Redirect3|[[GMA-7]]|for the article about the television network, see [[GMA Network]]}}

{{for|the radio station|DZBB}}
{{for|the radio station|DZBB}}
{{Infobox Broadcast
{{Infobox Broadcast
| call_letters = DZBB-TV
| call_letters = DZBB-TV
| city = [[Quezon City]]
| city = [[Quezon City]]
| station_logo =[[Image:gma tv-7.png|200px]]
| station_logo = [[Image:Tvbpearllogo.png|200px]]
| station_slogan = ''"Kapuso ng Bawat Pilipino."''
| station_slogan = ''"We are the Pearl."''
| station_branding = ''GMA TV-7 Manila''
| station_branding = ''TVB Pearl TV-7 Manila''
| analog = 7 ([[VHF]])
| analog = 7 ([[VHF]])
| digital = <!--Please find a reliable source before adding the digital channel of this station again.-->
| digital = 81 ([[UHF]])
| other_chs = Ch. 5 Baler, Aurora<br>D13ZR 13 Occ. Mindoro
| other_chs = Ch. 5 Baler, Aurora<br>D13ZR 13 Occ. Mindoro
| affiliations = [[GMA Network]]
| affiliations = [[TVB Pearl]]
| founded = [[October 29]], [[1961]]
| founded = [[October 29]], [[1961]]
| location = [[Metro Manila]]
| location = [[Metro Manila]]
| callsign_meaning = '''DZ'''<br>'''B'''isig<br>'''B'''ayan
| callsign_meaning = '''DZ'''<br>'''B'''isig<br>'''B'''ayan
| former_callsigns = None
| former_callsigns = DWBB-TV (1968-1970)
| former_channel_numbers =
| former_channel_numbers = 10 (1968-1970)
| owner = [[GMA Network, Inc.]]
| owner = [[Television Broadcasts Limited]]
| licensee =
| licensee = TVB Television Stations Group
| sister_stations = [[DZOE-TV]] ([[Q (television network)|Q]])
| sister_stations = [[DZOE-TV]] ([[Q (television network)|Q]])
| former_affiliations =
| former_affiliations = HK-TVB Limited (1968-1996)
| effective_radiated_power = 100,000 Watts
| effective_radiated_power = 100,000 Watts
| HAAT =
| HAAT = 405 [[metre|m]] (analog)<br>397 m (digital)
| class =
| class = A, B, C
| facility_id =
| facility_id = 39103
| coordinates =
| coordinates =
| homepage = [http://www.igma.tv/ iGMA.tv]
| homepage = [http://www.igma.tv/ iGMA.tv]
}}
}}


'''DZBB-TV''', channel 7, is the [[Flagship (television)|flagship]] station of [[Philippines|Philippine]] [[television network]] [[GMA Network]]. Its studios are located at the [[GMA Network Center]] at the corner of Timog Avenue and [[Epifanio de los Santos Avenue]] in [[Quezon City]].
'''DZBB-TV''', channel 7, is the [[Flagship (television)|flagship]] station of [[Philippines|Philippine]] [[television network]] [[GMA Network]]. Its studios are located at the [[TVB City]] at the [[SM Mall of Asia]] Complex at J.W. Diokno Boulevard in [[Pasay City]].


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==History==
==History==
DZBB-TV traces its history to [[Metro Manila]] radio station [[DZBB]], owned by ''Loreto F. de Hemedes, Inc.''<ref name=Origins>[http://www.gmanetwork.com/about GMA Network Corporate Information], GMANetwork.com</ref> , later renamed ''Republic Broadcasting System'' of [[Robert "Uncle Bob" Stewart]]. After the success of its radio station, the company ventured into television. On [[October 29]], [[1961]], RBS DZBB-TV 7, the third television station in the Philippines, started operations with just 25 employees (other stations had 200), a surplus [[transmitter]] and two old [[television camera|cameras]].
DZBB-TV traces its history to [[Metro Manila]] radio station [[DZBB]], owned by ''Loreto F. de Hemedes, Inc.''<ref name=Origins>[http://www.gmanetwork.com/about GMA Network Corporate Information], GMANetwork.com</ref> , later renamed ''Republic Broadcasting System'' of [[Robert "Uncle Bob" Stewart]]. After the success of its radio station, the company ventured into television. On [[October 29]], [[1961]], RBS DZBB-TV 7, the third television station in the Philippines, started operations with just 25 employees (other stations had 200), a surplus [[transmitter]] and two old [[television camera|cameras]].

Revision as of 10:11, 16 August 2008

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DZBB-TV, channel 7, is the flagship station of Philippine television network GMA Network. Its studios are located at the TVB City at the SM Mall of Asia Complex at J.W. Diokno Boulevard in Pasay City.

History

DZBB-TV traces its history to Metro Manila radio station DZBB, owned by Loreto F. de Hemedes, Inc.[1] , later renamed Republic Broadcasting System of Robert "Uncle Bob" Stewart. After the success of its radio station, the company ventured into television. On October 29, 1961, RBS DZBB-TV 7, the third television station in the Philippines, started operations with just 25 employees (other stations had 200), a surplus transmitter and two old cameras.

The station was always in the red and Stewart was about to give up when the program "Dancetime with Chito" became a big hit and advertising revenues rolled in. Canned programs from the United States further sustained its success.

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GMA Radio-Television Arts logo in Metro Manila in 1978.

In 1972, President Ferdinand Marcos declared martial law in the Philippines and the station was forced to shut down. It was not until 1974 that the station went back on-air. RBS, including its TV and radio stations, were sold to a triumvirate composed of Felipe Gozon, Gilberto Duavit, Sr., and Menardo Jimenez who introduced a programming concept catering to the new audience. The new management acquired new equipment and introduced new programs, a new name, GMA (Greater Manila Area) Radio-Television Arts, and a new identity, "Where You Belong."

When democracy in the Philippines was restored in the People Power Revolution in 1986, other television stations began to air, some with their original owners. The political instability of the country also added to the station's burden, when soldiers stormed into its studios for two days in a part of coup attempt to topple then President Corazon Aquino.

On November 7, 1988, the GMA Tower of Power, the tallest man-made structure in the country at that time was inaugurated. With its 50,000 Watts TV transmitter and a high-gain corner reflector antenna, GMA dramatically improved its reach and signal in Luzon. The tower's height is 777 ft (237 m).

In 1998, Channel 7 greatly improved its TV signal after switching on their 100,000 Watts transmitter facility in Tandang Sora, Quezon City.

Digital Television

The Philippines’ commission attached to the Department of Transportation and Communications, the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) ordered[2][3] all broadcasting companies in the Philippines to shut off its analog signal by 11:59 p.m. on December 31, 2015 and switches to digital broadcast[4]. Consequently, the Philippines will adopt the European standard DVB-T for terrestrial transmissions[5] to facilitate the country’s transition to digital television. Furthermore, terrestrial broadcasting standards used in other countries are: US-developed Advanced Television Systems Committee (ATSC), Japan’s Integrated Services Digital Broadcast (ISDB) and most recently China’s very own DMB-T[6].

GMA Network is presently applying[7] for a digital television license from the NTC to install and maintain transmitting stations that will be attuned with and utilize to offer digital terrestrial television (DTT) and digital mobile TV broadcast services[8]; using channel 27 (548-554 MHz) frequency. Areas planned for a temporary digital broadcast will cover the cities of Quezon[9]; Makati; Pasig; Tagaytay; and Angeles in Pampanga; and areas like Ortigas; Cavite and Calumpit in Bulacan[10].

References

  1. ^ GMA Network Corporate Information, GMANetwork.com
  2. ^ Reyes, Mary Ann (November 11, 2006). "NTC gives TV stations 9 years to convert to digital tech". ABS-CBNNews.com. Retrieved 2006-11-05. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  3. ^ Lectura, Lenie (January 10, 2008). "Firms may test digital TV up to March—NTC". BusinessMirror. Retrieved 2008-01-10. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  4. ^ Amojelar, Darwin (November 6, 2006). "Regulator orders shift to digital television by 2015". The Manila Times. Retrieved March 20. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= and |date= (help); Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help)
  5. ^ Burgos, Millette (December 15, 2006). "Philippines ready to go digital with DVB-T standard". Asia-Pacific Broadcasting. Retrieved 2006-12-15. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  6. ^ "DTV Status compares the worldwide digital broadcasting systems ATSC, DMB-T/H, DVB-T and ISDB-T". Digtal TV Status. December, 2007. Retrieved 2007-12-05. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  7. ^ Lorenzo, A.B.L. (June 14, 2008). "GMA Network to push through with digital TV". BusinessWorld Online. Retrieved 2008-06-14. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  8. ^ Olchondra, Riza T. (October 28, 2007). "GMA Network says it's ready for mobile TV competition". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 2007-10-28. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  9. ^ Lectura, Lenie (January 10, 2008). "Firms may test digital TV up to March—NTC". BusinessMirror. Retrieved 2008-01-10. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  10. ^ Amojelar, Darwin (July 7, 2007). "GMA Network eyes digital TV". The Manila Times. Retrieved 2007-07-24. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  • "GMA Turns Gold". Manila Bulletin. 2000, June 14. pp. S1–S12. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  • Anastacio & Badiola. "what's the story, pinoy tv?". {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |accessmonthday= ignored (help); Unknown parameter |accessyear= ignored (|access-date= suggested) (help)

See also

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