WPTG-CD
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| Channels | |
| Branding | WPTG 69 |
| Programming | |
| Affiliations | |
| Ownership | |
| Owner |
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| Operator | HC2 Holdings |
| History | |
| Founded | 1988 |
First air date | October 31, 1988 |
Former call signs | W69CC (1988-2002) WPTG-LP (2002-2009) WPTG-LP (2009-2013) WPTG-LD (2013-2014) |
Former channel number(s) | 69 (1988-2013) |
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| Technical information[1] | |
Licensing authority | FCC |
| Facility ID | 272 |
| ERP | 15 kW |
| 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 television station licensed to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States. Owned by Fifth Street Enterprises, LLC, it is operated by HC2 Holdings under a local marketing agreement (LMA).[2]
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 July 1, 2009 it was changed to WPTG-LP, and again to WPTG-LD on December 23, 2013. The current callsign of WPTG-CD was assigned on April 25, 2014.[3]
WPTG-CD was owned by Abacus Television until it was sold, along with four other TV stations, to Fifth Street Enterprises LLC in April 2015.[4][5][6]
Digital channels
The station's digital signal is multiplexed:
| Channel | Video | Aspect | PSIP Short Name | Programming[2] |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 69.1 | 480i | 4:3 | WPTG-CD | This TV |
| 69.2 | GetTV | |||
| 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.
- ^ a b Digital TV Market Listing for WPTG-CD
- ^ http://www.fccinfo.com/CMDProEngine.php?sCurrentService=TV&tabSearchType=Appl&sAppIDNumber=272
- ^ "Station Trading Roundup: 2 Deals, $3M". TVNewsCheck. Retrieved 15 April 2015.
- ^ "Pa. LPTV Sale Includes Auction Escalator". TVNewsCheck. Retrieved 15 April 2015.
- ^ Seyler, Dave. "Pennsylvania Class A Deal is All about Potential". Radio and Television Business Report. Retrieved 16 April 2015.