WMCN-TV
FCC | |
| Facility ID | 9739 |
|---|---|
| ERP | 30 kW |
| HAAT | 294 m (965 ft) |
| Transmitter coordinates | 40°2′30.9″N 75°14′21.9″W / 40.041917°N 75.239417°W |
| Links | |
Public license information | |
| Website | www |
WMCN-TV (channel 44) is a
History
The station first signed on the air on May 29, 1981, as WWAC-TV, originally licensed to
In 2011, WMCN obtained rights to broadcast games from the Arena Football League's Philadelphia Soul, broadcasting a majority of their regular season games on the station.[6]
In 2012, the station was once again rebranded as "WMCN44", signaling a shift towards a more traditional independent station. WMCN also added several syndicated programs to its schedule, including Cold Case Files, Dog the Bounty Hunter and Punk'd. On September 10 of that year, WMCN announced that it would produce three new original weekly series: A New View, an issues-oriented show hosted by former WTXF-TV (channel 29) personality Dawn Stensland, Tolly's Awesome Friends, a series centered on noteworthy locals hosted by ex-WTXF sports director Don Tollefson, and Philly Sports Spotlight, a locally focused series hosted by former WPVI-TV (channel 6) sports anchor Phil Andrews.[7]
On December 4, 2014, voluntary assignment of the station's license was changed from Lenfest Broadcasting, LLC to WMCN License Holdings, LLC, which had exactly the same ownership structure as Lenfest.[8][9]
In the fall of 2016, WMCN added programming from Newsmax TV during the 4–6 p.m. and 8–9 p.m. hours, as well as nightly broadcasts of the Cowtown Rodeo and motorsports newsmagazine Raceline TV, plus the weekly Ring of Honor Wrestling series.
In the
As a result of the 2017 RNN acquisition, WMCN began simulcasting the programming of its parent company's primary station, New York-based WRNN, thus extending its coverage into the Delaware Valley.
On May 20, 2021, RNN and iMedia Brands announced an agreement to affiliate most of RNN's television stations (including WMCN) with home shopping network ShopHQ. WMCN began carrying ShopHQ programming on June 28, 2021.[12]
In August 2023, WMCN ceased carrying ShopHQ and replaced it with Shop LC.
Technical information
Subchannels
The station's signal is
| Channel | Res. | Aspect | Short name | Programming |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44.1 | 720p | 16:9 |
WMCN-HD | Shop LC |
| 44.2 | 480i | 4:3 |
The 365 | The365
|
| 44.3 | Outlaw | Outlaw
| ||
| 44.4 | HRTLAND | Heartland |
On August 22, 2011, WMCN announced that it would carry Bounce TV on digital subchannel 44.2 starting on September 26, 2011.[14]
On December 15, 2014, WMCN-TV lost its affiliation with Bounce TV; sub-channel 44.2 was temporarily replaced with
Analog-to-digital conversion
WMCN discontinued regular programming on its analog signal, over
References
- ^ a b "WMCN-WHYY CSA" (PDF). Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission. February 14, 2018. Retrieved February 22, 2018.
- ^ a b "Community of License Change (with Exhibits)" (PDF). Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission. Retrieved February 22, 2018.
- ^ "FCC - Call Sign History - Facility ID 9739". licensing.fcc.gov/cgi-bin/ws.exe/prod/cdbs/pubacc/prod/call_hist.pl?Facility_id=9739&Callsign=(see%20latest%20begin%20date). Federal Communications Commission. Retrieved January 5, 2015.
- ^ "Facility Technical Data for WMCN-TV". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
- ^ They used the 1980 song "Night Train" by Steve Winwood as background music during station identifications when they first became a station. FCC grants Atlantic City station WWAC-TV request to turn off NTSC, Broadcast Engineering, October 11, 2002
- ^ WMCN Channel 44 to carry Philadelphia Soul games, Philadelphia Business Journal, March 31, 2011
- ^ Dawn Stensland, Don Tollefson, Phil Andrews launch new TV shows, Philly.com, September 10, 2012
- ^ "FCC - Application Search Details - BALCDT-20141103AEP". licensing.fcc.gov/cgi-bin/ws.exe/prod/cdbs/pubacc/prod/app_det.pl?Application_id=1656611. Federal Communications Commission. Retrieved January 5, 2015.
- ^ "FCC 316 - APPLICATION FOR CONSENT TO ASSIGN BROADCAST STATION CONSTRUCTION PERMIT OR LICENSE OR TO TRANSFER CONTROL OF ENTITY HOLDING BROADCAST STATION CONSTRUCTION PERMIT OR LICENSE - BALCDT-20141103AEP". licensing.fcc.gov/cgi-bin/ws.exe/prod/cdbs/forms/prod/prefill_and_display.pl?Application_id=1656611&Service=DT&Form_id=316&Facility_id=9739. Federal Communications Commission. Retrieved January 5, 2015.
- ^ "FCC Broadcast Television Spectrum Incentive Auction Auction 1001 Winning Bids" (PDF). Federal Communications Commission. April 4, 2017. Retrieved December 6, 2017.
- ^ "APPLICATION FOR CONSENT TO ASSIGNMENT OF BROADCAST STATION CONSTRUCTION PERMIT OR LICENSE". CDBS Public Access. Federal Communications Commission. Retrieved December 6, 2017.
- ^ "iMedia's ShopHQ Set to Launch in 20+ Million High-Definition Homes in Top U.S. Markets". GlobeNewswire News Room. May 20, 2021. Retrieved June 28, 2021.
- ^ RabbitEars TV Query for WMCN
- ^ Bounce TV Adds 2 Cities Ahead Of Launch, Deadline Hollywood, August 22, 2011.
- ^ "DTV Tentative Channel Designations for the First and Second Rounds" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on August 29, 2013. Retrieved March 24, 2012.