WKTC
Encyclopedia
WKTC, "My63" is the MyNetworkTV
affiliate for Columbia, South Carolina
. It is licensed to Sumter
, with studios in the Pontiac Business Center complex in Elgin
. It broadcasts its digital signal on UHF channel 39, and is located on channel 4 on most Midlands cable systems.
affiliate with a secondary WB
affiliation. The WB primetime programming was shown on a one-day delay from 6-8pm. It also aired select programming from Pax TV (now Ion Television. At this time the station's primary transmitter was located in Sumter. As it was not nearly strong enough to provide a decent over-the-air signal to Columbia, WQHB set up a translator on W67DP
, channel 67 in Columbia.
In 2001, the station swapped affiliations and became a WB primary/UPN secondary affiliate; UPN programming was shown at 10:00 pm nightly after WB's primetime programming. Pax programming was dropped altogether at this time. In 2003, it changed its call letters as well to WBHQ (a reversal of its original calls, but also standing for WB HeadQuarters) and moved its transmitter to space on WOLO's tower between Lugoff
and Elgin. This gave it an over-the-air coverage area comparable to the other major Columbia stations, enabling it to shut down the channel 67 translator. It also changed its on-air name from "WB63" to "Midland's WB4" (a reference to its cable channel). During this period, it moved to its current studios in Elgin. In August 2004, WBHQ dropped UPN programming when WZRB
signed on.
On January 24, 2006, it was announced that The WB and UPN would merge into a new network called The CW
in September 2006. On March 25, it was announced that WBHQ would become the Columbia affiliate of MyNetworkTV, a new network from News Corporation
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On June 26, 2006, WBHQ changed its call letters to WKTC: it started using them two days later, on June 28. An advertisement in this date's Free Times newspaper in Columbia depicts the stars of "Desire" and says "September 5 / It's a whole new ballgame", with the stylized "My 63" logo and the new call letters. According to the station's co-owner, WKTC stands for "Television of Columbia".
In August 2007, W67DP separated from WKTC to become a Telemundo
affiliate for Columbia, using the calls "WNXG". In November 2009, WKTC began carrying W67DP/WNXG on 63.2, shifting RTV to 63.3. In November 2011, WKTC became an AntennaTV affiliate located on its 63.3 frequency, thus shifting RTV, once again, this time to 63.4.
In late August, WKTC launched its full-power digital signal on channel 39.
WKTC's owner also started a low-power station in Wilmington, North Carolina
, WMYW, which serves as Wilmington's MyNetworkTV affiliate, and a low-power station in Savannah, Georgia
, WHDS-LP, that serves as a Telemundo affiliate.
The station's Website at wktctv.com went offline in 2008 and hasn't returned; however, it is still listed in MyNetworkTV's station directory.
In 2011, WKTC was named by Disney-ABC Domestic Television as the Columbia Metropolitan market's secondary affiliate for the Southeastern Conference
television package. WKTC will carry selected SEC basketball games under terms of the new affiliation, shared with WOLO-TV
. SEC Network Announced Affiliate Change in Columbia. .
MyNetworkTV
MyNetworkTV is a television broadcast syndication service in the United States, owned by the Fox Entertainment Group, a division of News Corporation...
affiliate for Columbia, South Carolina
Columbia, South Carolina
Columbia is the state capital and largest city in the U.S. state of South Carolina. The population was 129,272 according to the 2010 census. Columbia is the county seat of Richland County, but a portion of the city extends into neighboring Lexington County. The city is the center of a metropolitan...
. It is licensed to Sumter
Sumter, South Carolina
-Demographics:, there were 59,180 people, 34,717 households, and 4,049 families living in the city. The population density was 4,469.5 people per square mile . There were 416,032 housing units at an average density of 603.0 per square mile...
, with studios in the Pontiac Business Center complex in Elgin
Elgin, Kershaw County, South Carolina
Elgin is a town in Kershaw County, South Carolina, United States. The population was 806 at the 2000 census. The population was nearly 94% rural in 2010. It is part of the Columbia, South Carolina Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:...
. It broadcasts its digital signal on UHF channel 39, and is located on channel 4 on most Midlands cable systems.
Digital Television
| Channel | Video | Aspect | Programming |
|---|---|---|---|
| 63.1 | 480i | 16:9 16:9 16:9 is an aspect ratio with a width of 16 units and height of 9. Since 2009, it has become the most common aspect ratio for sold televisions and computer monitors and is also the international standard format of HDTV, Full HD, non-HD digital television and analog widescreen television ... |
Main WKTC programming / MyNetworkTV |
| 63.2 | 480i | 4:3 | Telemundo |
| 63.3 | Antenna TV | ||
| 63.4 | RTV |
History
The station first signed on in 1997 as WQHB, a primary UPNUPN
United Paramount Network was a television network that was broadcast in over 200 markets in the United States from 1995 to 2006. UPN was originally owned by Viacom/Paramount and Chris-Craft Industries, the former of which, through the Paramount Television Group, produced most of the network's...
affiliate with a secondary 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...
affiliation. The WB primetime programming was shown on a one-day delay from 6-8pm. It also aired select programming from Pax TV (now Ion Television. At this time the station's primary transmitter was located in Sumter. As it was not nearly strong enough to provide a decent over-the-air signal to Columbia, WQHB set up a translator on W67DP
W67DP
W67DP, known on-air as WNXG, is a low-powered television station in Columbia, South Carolina, owned by WBHQ Columbia LLC, the owners of WKTC, the local MyNetworkTV affiliate. On August 7, 2007, W67DP began broadcasting programming from Telemundo...
, channel 67 in Columbia.
In 2001, the station swapped affiliations and became a WB primary/UPN secondary affiliate; UPN programming was shown at 10:00 pm nightly after WB's primetime programming. Pax programming was dropped altogether at this time. In 2003, it changed its call letters as well to WBHQ (a reversal of its original calls, but also standing for WB HeadQuarters) and moved its transmitter to space on WOLO's tower between Lugoff
Lugoff, South Carolina
Lugoff is a small census-designated place in Kershaw County, South Carolina, United States. The population was 6,278 at the 2000 census. The population was nearly 85% rural in 2000...
and Elgin. This gave it an over-the-air coverage area comparable to the other major Columbia stations, enabling it to shut down the channel 67 translator. It also changed its on-air name from "WB63" to "Midland's WB4" (a reference to its cable channel). During this period, it moved to its current studios in Elgin. In August 2004, WBHQ dropped UPN programming when WZRB
WZRB
WZRB, channel 47, is The CW Television Network affiliate in Columbia, South Carolina, USA. It is owned by St. Louis-based Roberts Broadcasting and its transmitter is located in Columbia.WZRB was launched on January 1, 2005, as a UPN affiliate...
signed on.
On January 24, 2006, it was announced that The WB and UPN would merge into a new network called The CW
The CW Television Network
The CW Television Network is a television network in the United States launched at the beginning of the 2006–2007 television season. It is a joint venture between CBS Corporation, the former owners of United Paramount Network , and Time Warner's Warner Bros., former majority owner of The WB...
in September 2006. On March 25, it was announced that WBHQ would become the Columbia affiliate of MyNetworkTV, a new network from News Corporation
News Corporation
News Corporation or News Corp. is an American multinational media conglomerate. It is the world's second-largest media conglomerate as of 2011 in terms of revenue, and the world's third largest in entertainment as of 2009, although the BBC remains the world's largest broadcaster...
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On June 26, 2006, WBHQ changed its call letters to WKTC: it started using them two days later, on June 28. An advertisement in this date's Free Times newspaper in Columbia depicts the stars of "Desire" and says "September 5 / It's a whole new ballgame", with the stylized "My 63" logo and the new call letters. According to the station's co-owner, WKTC stands for "Television of Columbia".
In August 2007, W67DP separated from WKTC to become a Telemundo
Telemundo
Telemundo is an American television network that broadcasts in Spanish. The network is the second-largest Spanish-language content producer in the world, and the second-largest Spanish-language network in the United States, behind Univision....
affiliate for Columbia, using the calls "WNXG". In November 2009, WKTC began carrying W67DP/WNXG on 63.2, shifting RTV to 63.3. In November 2011, WKTC became an AntennaTV affiliate located on its 63.3 frequency, thus shifting RTV, once again, this time to 63.4.
In late August, WKTC launched its full-power digital signal on channel 39.
WKTC's owner also started a low-power station in Wilmington, North Carolina
Wilmington, North Carolina
Wilmington is a port city in and is the county seat of New Hanover County, North Carolina, United States. The population is 106,476 according to the 2010 Census, making it the eighth most populous city in the state of North Carolina...
, WMYW, which serves as Wilmington's MyNetworkTV affiliate, and a low-power station in Savannah, Georgia
Savannah, Georgia
Savannah is the largest city and the county seat of Chatham County, in the U.S. state of Georgia. Established in 1733, the city of Savannah was the colonial capital of the Province of Georgia and later the first state capital of Georgia. Today Savannah is an industrial center and an important...
, WHDS-LP, that serves as a Telemundo affiliate.
The station's Website at wktctv.com went offline in 2008 and hasn't returned; however, it is still listed in MyNetworkTV's station directory.
In 2011, WKTC was named by Disney-ABC Domestic Television as the Columbia Metropolitan market's secondary affiliate for the Southeastern Conference
Southeastern Conference
The Southeastern Conference is an American college athletic conference that operates in the southeastern part of the United States. It is headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama...
television package. WKTC will carry selected SEC basketball games under terms of the new affiliation, shared with WOLO-TV
WOLO-TV
WOLO-TV is the ABC-affiliated television station for South Carolina's Midlands licensed to Columbia. It broadcasts a high definition digital signal on VHF channel 8 from a transmitter on Rush Road in unincorporated Southwestern Kershaw County. The station can also be seen on Time Warner Cable...
. SEC Network Announced Affiliate Change in Columbia. .
Trivia
- WKTC's owner did not change its name to reflect the new call letters (the company is still known as WBHQ Columbia, LLC).