WPTG-CD
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| Channels | |
| Branding | WPTG 69 |
| Programming | |
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| Ownership | |
| Owner | Fifth Street Enterprises, LLC |
| 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) Digital: 49 (UHF, 2013–2020) |
Call sign meaning | We're serving PitTsburGh[citation needed] |
| Technical information[1] | |
Licensing authority | FCC |
| Facility ID | 272 |
| Class | CD |
| ERP | 30 kW |
| HAAT | 179.3 m (588 ft) |
| Transmitter coordinates | 40°26′46″N 79°57′50″W / 40.44611°N 79.96389°W |
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Public license information | |
WPTG-CD, virtual channel 69 (UHF digital channel 30), is a low-powered, Class A This TV-affiliated television station licensed to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States. The station is owned by Fifth Street Enterprises, LLC. WPTG-CD's transmitter is located in Pittsburgh's Oakland neighborhood.
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 | Short name | Programming |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 69.1 | 480i | 4:3 | WPTG-CD | Main WPTG-CD programming / This TV |
| 69.2 | NTD America | |||
| 69.3 | Retro TV | |||
| 69.4 | 16:9 | NewsNet | ||
| 69.5 | True Crime Network | |||
| 69.6 | Heartland |
References
- ^ "Facility Technical Data for WPTG-CD". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
- ^ "FCCInfo Results".
- ^ "Station Trading Roundup: 2 Deals, $3M". TVNewsCheck. 14 April 2015. Retrieved 15 April 2015.
- ^ "Pa. LPTV Sale Includes Auction Escalator". TVNewsCheck. 10 April 2015. Retrieved 15 April 2015.
- ^ Seyler, Dave (10 April 2015). "Pennsylvania Class A Deal is All about Potential". Radio and Television Business Report. Retrieved 16 April 2015.