W20EJ-D
Translator of WOST, Mayaguez, Puerto Rico | |
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Channels | |
Programming | |
Affiliations | 26.1: ShopHQ (2021-present) 26.2: Timeless TV (2023-present) 26.3: JTV (2022-present) 26.4: EEE Network (2022-present) 26.5: Novelísima (2021-present) 26.6: BeIN Sports Xtra (2022-present) |
Ownership | |
Owner |
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WOST | |
History | |
Founded | November 15, 2004 |
First air date | May 26, 2006 |
Former call signs | W25DN (2004-2007) W26DK (2007-2009) W26DK-D (2009-2019) |
Former channel number(s) | Analog: 25 (UHF, 2004-2007) 26 (UHF, 2007-2009) Digital: 26 (UHF, 2009-2019) Virtual: 26 (PSIP, 2009-2012) 25 (PSIP, 2012-2019) |
Analog/DT1: Independent (2004-2008) The CW (2007-2009) ABC (2009-2012) Cubana de Television (2012-2014) Rev'n (2014-2015) MiCasa Network (2015-2016) Newsmax TV (2016-2019) Azteca America (2019-2021) DT2: Sonlife Broadcasting Network (2013-2017) Shop LC (2017-2018, 2020-2022) OnTV4U (2018-2020) Azteca América (2021-2022) DT3: QVC (2013-2014) Retro TV (2014-2016) Rev'n (2016-2017) Revenue Frontier (2019-2020) DT4: Classic Retro TV (2020) Timeless TV (2020-2022) DT5: Magnificent Movies Network (2020-2021) DT6: Binge TV (2021) Magnificent Movies Network (2021-2022) | |
Technical information | |
Licensing authority | FCC |
Facility ID | 125192 |
Class | TX |
ERP | 5.8 kW |
HAAT | 450 m (1,476 ft) |
Transmitter coordinates | 18°16′25.0″N 66°5′40.0″W / 18.273611°N 66.094444°W |
Links | |
Public license information | LMS |
W20EJ-D (channel 26) is a ShopHQ-affiliated television station licensed to San Juan, Puerto Rico. The station is owned by HC2 Holdings.
W20EJ-D formerly operated W31DL-D (channel 31) in Ponce, serving the southern Puerto Rico area. W31DL-D was owned by Howard Mintz. The station shut down on August 1, 2018 and the license was canceled on October 4, 2018. The station also operated W27DZ-D (channel 27) in Mayaguez, which now serves as a low-power translator for WOST.
In June 2013, W20EJ-D (as W26DK-D), W31DL-D, and W27DZ-D (as W51DJ-D) were slated to be sold to Landover 5 LLC as part of a larger deal involving 49 other low-power television stations;[1] the sale fell through in June 2016.[2] Howard Mintz sold three stations, including W26DK-D, to HC2 Holdings in 2017;[3] concurrently, HC2 purchased W51DJ-D from Sean D. Mintz.[4]
Digital channels[edit]
The station's digital signal is multiplexed:
Channel | Video | Aspect | Short name | Programming[5] |
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26.1 | 1080i | 16:9 | W20EJ-D | Main W20EJ-D programming / ShopHQ |
26.2 | Timeless TV (classic shows) | |||
26.3 | 480i | 4:3 | JTV | |
26.4 | EEE Network | |||
26.5 | 16:9 | Novelísima (TV network) | ||
26.6 | BeIN Sports Xtra |
References[edit]
- ^ Seyler, Dave (June 24, 2013). "Anatomy of an LPTV deal extravaganza". Television Business Report. Retrieved July 3, 2013.
- ^ "Notification of Non-consummation". CDBS Public Access. Federal Communications Commission. June 22, 2016. Retrieved January 20, 2018.
- ^ "APPLICATION FOR CONSENT TO ASSIGNMENT OF BROADCAST STATION CONSTRUCTION PERMIT OR LICENSE (K20JT-D/W26DK-D/K29IP-D)". CDBS Public Access. Federal Communications Commission. September 11, 2017. Retrieved January 20, 2018.
- ^ "APPLICATION FOR CONSENT TO ASSIGNMENT OF BROADCAST STATION CONSTRUCTION PERMIT OR LICENSE (W51DJ-D)". CDBS Public Access. Federal Communications Commission. September 11, 2017. Retrieved January 20, 2018.
- ^ RabbitEars TV Query for W20EJ-D