WTVI
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WTVI is a Public Broadcasting Service
(PBS) member public television station based in Charlotte, North Carolina
. The station broadcasts on digital channel 11 (virtual channel
42). It is the only public television station in North Carolina
that is not operated by UNC-TV
, and one of three serving Charlotte (UNC-TV's WUNG and SCETV's WNSC-TV are the others). The only other PBS station between Washington, D.C.
, and Atlanta that's not part of a state network
is Hampton Roads
' WHRO-TV
.
The station first signed on August 27, 1965; at first, it was owned by the local board of education. WTVI's original station manager was Donna Lee Davenport, who was also instrumental in creating the station. In 1982, WTVI's license was transferred to the not-for-profit Charlotte-Mecklenburg
Public Broadcasting Authority, making the station community-owned.
Mecklenburg County covers the debt on WTVI's digital broadcasting equipment and maintains the station's studios, located on Commonwealth Avenue in Charlotte. The county also pays WTVI $95,000 annually to broadcast county commission meetings.
WTVI's board was advised on June 30, 2011, that the station was running a $300,000 deficit and that the station's long-term operation was questionable if its financial condition did not improve.
WTVI is aired on cable channel 5 in Charlotte and surrounding areas, channel 4 in Kannapolis
and Metrolina
, and channel 9 in York
and Lancaster counties (the area's actual channel 9, WSOC-TV
, is seen on cable channel 4).
The call letters were first used by a station broadcasting on UHF channel 54 in St. Louis, Missouri
, in the early 1950s, eventually becoming KTVI
channel 2.
Although the DTV Delay Act permitted waiting until June 12, 2009 to switch, WTVI began broadcasting only a digital signal on the original transition date of February 17, 2009.
WTVI's digital channel is multiplexed
among 3 subchannels:
Before February 17, 2009, WTVI's digital channel configuration was:
, WTVI is available on Charter Communications
in Troy
, which is part of the Greensboro
DMA
.
Public Broadcasting Service
The Public Broadcasting Service is an American non-profit public broadcasting television network with 354 member TV stations in the United States which hold collective ownership. Its headquarters is in Arlington, Virginia....
(PBS) member public television station based in Charlotte, North Carolina
Charlotte, North Carolina
Charlotte is the largest city in the U.S. state of North Carolina and the seat of Mecklenburg County. In 2010, Charlotte's population according to the US Census Bureau was 731,424, making it the 17th largest city in the United States based on population. The Charlotte metropolitan area had a 2009...
. The station broadcasts on digital channel 11 (virtual channel
Virtual channel
In telecommunications, a logical channel number , also known as virtual channel, is a channel designation which differs from that of the actual radio channel on which the signal travels....
42). It is the only public television station in North Carolina
North Carolina
North Carolina is a state located in the southeastern United States. The state borders South Carolina and Georgia to the south, Tennessee to the west and Virginia to the north. North Carolina contains 100 counties. Its capital is Raleigh, and its largest city is Charlotte...
that is not operated by UNC-TV
UNC-TV
University of North Carolina Television, known on-air as UNC-TV, is a public television network in the U.S. state of North Carolina. It is operated by the University of North Carolina, with studios located at the UNC Center for Public Television at Research Triangle Park...
, and one of three serving Charlotte (UNC-TV's WUNG and SCETV's WNSC-TV are the others). The only other PBS station between Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C., formally the District of Columbia and commonly referred to as Washington, "the District", or simply D.C., is the capital of the United States. On July 16, 1790, the United States Congress approved the creation of a permanent national capital as permitted by the U.S. Constitution....
, and Atlanta that's not part of a state network
State network
A State Network in the United States broadcasting industry is a term which refers to a miniature television network serving an entire state or multiple states...
is Hampton Roads
Hampton Roads
Hampton Roads is the name for both a body of water and the Norfolk–Virginia Beach metropolitan area which surrounds it in southeastern Virginia, United States...
' WHRO-TV
WHRO-TV
WHRO-TV digital channel 15 is the Public Broadcasting Service member Public television station for Hampton Roads, Virginia . The station is licensed to both Hampton and Norfolk with the studios at the Public Telecommunications Center for Hampton Roads next to the campus of Old Dominion University...
.
The station first signed on August 27, 1965; at first, it was owned by the local board of education. WTVI's original station manager was Donna Lee Davenport, who was also instrumental in creating the station. In 1982, WTVI's license was transferred to the not-for-profit Charlotte-Mecklenburg
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina
-Air:The county's primary commercial aviation airport is Charlotte Douglas International Airport in Charlotte.- Intercity rail :With twenty-five freight trains a day, Mecklenburg is a freight railroad transportation center, largely due to its place on the NS main line between Washington and Atlanta...
Public Broadcasting Authority, making the station community-owned.
Mecklenburg County covers the debt on WTVI's digital broadcasting equipment and maintains the station's studios, located on Commonwealth Avenue in Charlotte. The county also pays WTVI $95,000 annually to broadcast county commission meetings.
WTVI's board was advised on June 30, 2011, that the station was running a $300,000 deficit and that the station's long-term operation was questionable if its financial condition did not improve.
WTVI is aired on cable channel 5 in Charlotte and surrounding areas, channel 4 in Kannapolis
Kannapolis, North Carolina
Kannapolis is a city in Cabarrus and Rowan counties in the U.S. state of North Carolina, northwest of Concord and northeast of Charlotte. The population was 42,625 at the 2010 census, which makes Kannapolis the 20th largest city in North Carolina...
and Metrolina
Charlotte metropolitan area
The Charlotte metropolitan area is a metropolitan area/region of North and South Carolina within and surrounding the city of Charlotte...
, and channel 9 in York
York County, South Carolina
York County is a county located in the north-central section of the U.S. state of South Carolina. According to the 2010 census, the county's population was 226,073. It is the second largest county in the Charlotte metropolitan area...
and Lancaster counties (the area's actual channel 9, WSOC-TV
WSOC-TV
WSOC-TV is the ABC-affiliated television station in Charlotte, North Carolina. It is owned by Cox Enterprises. The station's studio is located at North Tryon and 23rd Streets, just north of Uptown Charlotte, and is shared with sister station WAXN-TV . The transmitter is located just outside...
, is seen on cable channel 4).
The call letters were first used by a station broadcasting on UHF channel 54 in St. Louis, Missouri
St. Louis, Missouri
St. Louis is an independent city on the eastern border of Missouri, United States. With a population of 319,294, it was the 58th-largest U.S. city at the 2010 U.S. Census. The Greater St...
, in the early 1950s, eventually becoming KTVI
KTVI
KTVI, virtual channel 2, is the Fox-affiliated television station serving the St. Louis, Missouri, designated market area. The station is owned by Local TV LLC, the media arm of private equity firm Oak Hill Capital Partners, under a local marketing agreement with Tribune-owned CW affiliate KPLR...
channel 2.
Digital programming
In 2000, WTVI began digital broadcasting on VHF channel 11, and added four additional virtual channels, including one High-Definition channel. WTVI was the first high-definition production television station in Charlotte.Although the DTV Delay Act permitted waiting until June 12, 2009 to switch, WTVI began broadcasting only a digital signal on the original transition date of February 17, 2009.
WTVI's digital channel is multiplexed
Multiplexing
The multiplexed signal is transmitted over a communication channel, which may be a physical transmission medium. The multiplexing divides the capacity of the low-level communication channel into several higher-level logical channels, one for each message signal or data stream to be transferred...
among 3 subchannels:
| Subhannels | Name | Programming |
|---|---|---|
| 42.1 | WTVI-HD | Main WTVI programming / PBS |
| 42.2 | WTVI-MH | MHz WorldView MHz Worldview MHz WorldView is an independent, non-commercial Public television network that broadcasts newscasts and other programs from around the world. It is owned and operated by Commonwealth Public Broadcasting Corporation who also run MHz Networks.... |
| 42.3 | WTVI-ED | Create Create (TV channel) Create is a digital television public television network in the United States. The network was created after the closure of PBS YOU in 2006. Create is a public television network, and runs mainly how-to, DIY, and other non-commercial educational television shows from the libraries of Public... |
Before February 17, 2009, WTVI's digital channel configuration was:
| Subhannels | Name | Programming |
|---|---|---|
| 42.1 | WTVI | Main WTVI Programming / PBS |
| 42.2 | WTVI-CV | "The Civic Channel" |
| 42.3 | WTVI-ED | Create Create (TV channel) Create is a digital television public television network in the United States. The network was created after the closure of PBS YOU in 2006. Create is a public television network, and runs mainly how-to, DIY, and other non-commercial educational television shows from the libraries of Public... |
| 42.4 | WTVI-KD | PBS Kids PBS Kids PBS Kids is the brand for children's programming aired by the Public Broadcasting Service in the United States founded in 1993. As with all PBS programming, PBS Kids programming is non-commercial. It is aimed at children ages 2 to 10... |
| 42.5 | WTVI-HD | Main WTVI Programming / PBS HD |
Out-of-market cable coverage
In North CarolinaNorth Carolina
North Carolina is a state located in the southeastern United States. The state borders South Carolina and Georgia to the south, Tennessee to the west and Virginia to the north. North Carolina contains 100 counties. Its capital is Raleigh, and its largest city is Charlotte...
, WTVI is available on Charter Communications
Charter Communications
Charter Communications is an American company providing cable television, high-speed Internet, and telephone services to more than 4.7 million customers in 25 states. By revenues, it is the fourth-largest cable operator in the United States, behind Comcast, Time Warner Cable, and Cox Communications...
in Troy
Troy, North Carolina
Troy is a town in Montgomery County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 3,430 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Montgomery County. The short story by Charles W...
, which is part of the Greensboro
Greensboro, North Carolina
Greensboro is a city in the U.S. state of North Carolina. It is the third-largest city by population in North Carolina and the largest city in Guilford County and the surrounding Piedmont Triad metropolitan region. According to the 2010 U.S...
DMA
Media market
A media market, broadcast market, media region, designated market area , Television Market Area , or simply market is a region where the population can receive the same television and radio station offerings, and may also include other types of media including newspapers and Internet content...
.