KWBJ-CD
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| HAAT | 58.4 m (192 ft) |
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| Transmitter coordinates | 29°43′15.7″N 91°12′18.4″W / 29.721028°N 91.205111°W |
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KWBJ-CD, virtual and UHF digital channel 22, is a low-powered, Class A YTA TV-affiliated television station licensed to Morgan City, Louisiana, United States. The station is owned by the Price Media Corporation. KWBJ-CD's studios are located on Michigan Street/Route 90/Highway 182, and its transmitter is located on Shaw Street (northeast of Jimmy Magee Park) in Morgan City.
History
KWBJ originated as a cable-only channel known as ATVC Channel 7, which launched in 1978. It was managed by Allen's TV Cable, owned by Allen Price, which has served the Morgan City area since the 1960s, and it carried local programs and special events for the Morgan City and
On January 24, 2006,
KWBJ-LP opted against seeking an affiliation with either The CW or MyNetworkTV, instead opting to become a part-time America One affiliate while continuing to carry general entertainment programs interspersed within the network's programming. KWBJ became a YouToo America affiliate once America One folded into that network.KWBJ's coverage via over-the-air and cable is limited to St. Mary, lower Assumption, and lower St. Martin parishes and is not available over the air or via cable/satellite in the Baton Rouge, New Orleans or Lafayette areas. Per its ownership with Allen's TV Cable, which provides cable service to said area, the station is not carried by any other providers in that area that compete with Allen's TV Cable.[8]
Technical information
| Channel | Res. | Aspect | Short name | Programming |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22.1 | 480i | 16:9 |
Main KWBJ-CD programming / YTA TV |
Analog-to-digital conversion
KWBJ
Programming
Syndicated programming
Local programming
Since 2017, KWBJ has produced a local current affairs interview program, branded The Voice of the Coast; the half-hour show airs weeknights at 6:30 p.m. and is repeated at 9:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. the next day. The station also airs local weather updates produced by WeatherVision, during syndicated programming on its evening schedule. Prior to 2017, the station aired a 30 minute newscast. The station also produces South Louisiana Quiz Bowl, an academic competition for area high schools and junior high schools.
References
- ^ "Facility Technical Data for KWBJ-CD". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
- ^ The Daily Review, Morgan City, March 26, 1990, Page 10.
- ^ The Daily Review, Morgan City, February 7, 1996, Page 10.
- CNNMoney.com, January 24, 2006.
- ^ UPN and WB to Combine, Forming New TV Network Archived 2015-10-17 at the Wayback Machine, The New York Times, January 24, 2006.
- ^ "News Corp. to launch new mini-network for UPN stations". USA Today. February 22, 2006. Archived from the original on September 23, 2013. Retrieved January 21, 2013.
- ^ News Corp. Unveils MyNetworkTV Archived 2013-10-12 at the Wayback Machine, Broadcasting & Cable, February 22, 2006.
- ^ "Archived copy". Facebook. Archived from the original on 2017-03-29. Retrieved 2016-06-28.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ^ "RabbitEars TV Query for KWBJ". Archived from the original on 2014-05-13. Retrieved 2014-05-10.