WTJX-TV
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| Channels | |
|---|---|
| Branding | PBS WTJX |
| Programming | |
| Affiliations | 12.1: PBS 12.2: PBS Kids 12.3: WTJX Signature |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Virgin Islands Public Broadcasting System |
| WTJX-FM | |
| History | |
| Founded | 1968 |
First air date | August 29, 1972 |
Former channel number(s) | Analog: 12 (VHF, 1972–2009) Digital: 44 (UHF, 2003–2018) |
Call sign meaning | St. Thomas St. John St. CroiX |
| Technical information[1] | |
Licensing authority | FCC |
| Facility ID | 70287 |
| ERP | 52.3 kW (STA) 42.9 kW (CP) |
| HAAT | 462 m (1,516 ft) (STA) 505.6 m (1,659 ft) (CP) |
| Transmitter coordinates | 18°21′20.8″N 64°56′51.5″W / 18.355778°N 64.947639°W |
| Translator(s) | W05AW-D 5 (VHF) Christiansted |
| Links | |
Public license information | |
| Website | www |
WTJX-TV, virtual channel 12 (UHF digital channel 36), is a Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) member television station serving the United States Virgin Islands that is licensed to Charlotte Amalie, Saint Thomas. Owned by the Virgin Islands Public Broadcasting System, it is sister to National Public Radio (NPR) member station WTJX-FM (93.1 MHz). The two stations share studios on Haypiece Hill in Charlotte Amalie; WTJX-TV's transmitter is located on Signal Hill.
WTJX-TV also operates a translator facility in Christiansted on Saint Croix: W05AW-D on VHF channel 5. In July 2007, WTJX St. Croix moved to a larger facility, with a full studio, control room, and editing bays.
The station has also created its own mascot, "Langford the Lizard", primarily displayed on their website.
Digital channels
The station's digital signal is multiplexed:
| Channel | Video | Aspect | PSIP Short Name | Programming[2] |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12.1 | 1080i | 16:9 | WTJX-1 | Main WTJX programming / PBS |
| 12.2 | 480i | 4:3 | WTJX-2 | WTJX Kids (PBS Kids) |
| 12.3 | WTJX-3 | WTJX Signature (encore programming, simulcasts 12.1 in prime time; on-air 6 a.m. to 1 a.m.) |
References
- ^ "Facility Technical Data for WTJX-TV". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
- ^ "RabbitEars TV Query for WTJX". RabbitEars. Retrieved February 4, 2019.
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