KUAM-LP
Encyclopedia
KUAM-LP, digital channel 8.2, LPTV analog channel 20, and cable 11 on MCV Broadband
and GTA's GUdTV system, is a CBS
affiliate based in Hagåtña in the United States
territory of Guam
, which it covers with broadcasts and on cable. The station is owned by Pacific Telestations, Inc.
The low-powered station began telecasting on November 20, 1995 with CBS
programming, which had aired on sister station KUAM-TV
, who wanted to focus more on its NBC
affiliation. The move would result in adding more CBS and NBC programming for each station, as opposed to airing selected shows from both networks for KUAM-TV to air. KUAM-LP also carried programs from The WB
on a secondary basis from their inception until 2002.
Because of its LPTV status, the station also airs its programming on cable 11, which helps reach its audience on the island. On February 18, 2009 KUAM-LP began simulcasting its signal on KUAM's digital subchannel 8.2, exanding their over the air reach throughout Guam. KUAM-LP is one of the few television stations to sign off at night. It signs off at 1:30 AM and does not air Up To The Minute
.
MCV Broadband
MCV Broadband is a Telecommunications company headquartered in Dededo, Guam that specializes in Cable television, telephone, and broadband ISPs...
and GTA's GUdTV system, is a CBS
CBS
CBS Broadcasting Inc. is a major US commercial broadcasting television network, which started as a radio network. The name is derived from the initials of the network's former name, Columbia Broadcasting System. The network is sometimes referred to as the "Eye Network" in reference to the shape of...
affiliate based in Hagåtña in the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
territory of Guam
Guam
Guam is an organized, unincorporated territory of the United States located in the western Pacific Ocean. It is one of five U.S. territories with an established civilian government. Guam is listed as one of 16 Non-Self-Governing Territories by the Special Committee on Decolonization of the United...
, which it covers with broadcasts and on cable. The station is owned by Pacific Telestations, Inc.
History
CBS
CBS Broadcasting Inc. is a major US commercial broadcasting television network, which started as a radio network. The name is derived from the initials of the network's former name, Columbia Broadcasting System. The network is sometimes referred to as the "Eye Network" in reference to the shape of...
programming, which had aired on sister station KUAM-TV
KUAM-TV
KUAM-TV is the NBC affiliate serving Guam. The station is currently owned by Pacific Telestations, Inc., and is a sister station to CBS affiliate KUAM-LP and the local Public-access television cable channel Local 2...
, who wanted to focus more on its NBC
NBC
The National Broadcasting Company is an American commercial broadcasting television network and former radio network headquartered in the GE Building in New York City's Rockefeller Center with additional major offices near Los Angeles and in Chicago...
affiliation. The move would result in adding more CBS and NBC programming for each station, as opposed to airing selected shows from both networks for KUAM-TV to air. KUAM-LP also carried programs from The WB
The WB Television Network
The WB Television Network is a former television network in the United States that was launched on January 11, 1995 as a joint venture between Warner Bros. and Tribune Broadcasting. On January 24, 2006, CBS Corporation and Warner Bros...
on a secondary basis from their inception until 2002.
Because of its LPTV status, the station also airs its programming on cable 11, which helps reach its audience on the island. On February 18, 2009 KUAM-LP began simulcasting its signal on KUAM's digital subchannel 8.2, exanding their over the air reach throughout Guam. KUAM-LP is one of the few television stations to sign off at night. It signs off at 1:30 AM and does not air Up To The Minute
Up to the Minute
Up to the Minute is a CBS overnight broadcast which offers hard news, features, interviews, weather, sports, business and commentary. Up to the Minute draws from the full resources of CBS News, including the CBS Evening News, Newspath, affiliate stations, the CBS Radio Network and Reuters Television...
.