Myawaddy TV
| Country |  Myanmar |
|---|---|
| Programming | |
| Picture format | 1080i (16:9 HDTV) |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Myanmar Armed Forces |
| History | |
| Launched | 27 March 1995 (NTSC-M) January 2012 (DVB-T) 14 March 2020 (DVB-T2) |
| Closed | 13 March 2020 (NTSC-M and DVB-T) |
| Availability | |
| Terrestrial | |
| Digital Terrestrial Television (Myanmar) | Channel 4 (HD) RF Channel 42 642 MHz |
Myawaddy TV (Burmese: မြဝတီ ရုပ်မြင်သံကြား, abbreviated MWD) is a Myanmar military-owned television network based in Yangon and Naypyidaw, Myanmar.
History
Myawaddy TV was launched on the 27 March 1995, in commemoration of the Myanmar's Armed Forces Day. Its programming is also broadcast over the AsiaSat 2 satellite. It was used in 2021 to formally announce the military takeover of Myanmar.[1][2][3] In response to the coup, Facebook removed the page of the military-owned Myawaddy TV Network, for violating Facebook policy that prohibits organizations that promote hate speech or violence.[4]
Expansion
In 2012, after the completion of a new TV station in Naypyidaw, MWD launched six new digital channels and increased its broadcasting hours on its digital channels so as to better compete with other local television stations.[5]
Channels
All channels from MWD television network are 24-hour free-to-air television channels. Some channels are transmitted in both Analogue and Digital system. The current channels of MWD television network are -
| Channel | Picture format | Channel Name | Programming | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MWD Digital MUX | ||||
| 1 | 1080i 16:9 | MWD Variety HD | MWD Variety Programming | |
| 2 | 1080i 16:9 | MWD Movies HD | MWD Movie Programming | Mostly are local movies |
| 3 | 1080i 16:9 | MWD Education Knowledge and Sports HD | MWD Educational and Knowledge and Sports Programming | |
| 4 | 1080i 16:9 | MWD HD | Main Myawaddy TV Programming [6] | |
| 5 | 1080i 16:9 | MWD Family HD | MWD Family Programming | |
| 6 | 1080i 16:9 | MWD Documentary HD | MWD Documentary Programming | |
| 7 | 1080i 16:9 | MWD Shopping HD | MWD Shopping Programming | Advertising, Promotional content, Product showcase. |
| 8 | Audio only channel | Thazin | Thazin FM Radio Programming | |
| Relay Station | Frequency Channel | Transmitter Power |
|---|---|---|
| Naypyitaw (New MWD Broadcasting House) | E42 642 MHz | 3KW |
| Yangon (MWD Broadcasting House, Hmawbe) | E42 642 MHz | 3KW |
| Sagaing and Mandalay (Mount Sagaing) | E42 642 MHz | 3KW |
Programming
TV programs
TV series
See also
References
- ^ "Myanmar military says it is taking control of the country". AP NEWS. 1 February 2021. Retrieved 1 February 2021.
- ^ Reuters Staff (Feb 1, 2021). "Statement from Myanmar military on state of emergency". Reuters. Retrieved 2 February 2021.
{{cite web}}:|author1=has generic name (help) - ^ Omer Faruk Yildiz (Feb 2, 2021). "Myanmar military dismisses ministers, deputies". Anadolu Agency. Retrieved 2 February 2021.
- ^ "Facebook removes Myanmar military's TV network page". The Myanmar Times. 2021-02-02. Retrieved 2021-02-03.
- ^ "MWD plans to expand TV programming".
- ^ "About MWD Channel".
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