W26DK-D
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| San Juan, Puerto Rico | |
|---|---|
| City | San Juan, Puerto Rico |
| Branding | Boricua TV |
| Slogan | Tu primera emisora con licencia para la Historia |
| Channels |
Digital: 26 (UHF) (to move to 20 [UHF]) Virtual: 25 (PSIP) |
| Subchannels |
25.1 Independent 25.2 Newsmax TV 25.3 Shop LC |
| Translators | W27DZ-D 27.1 Mayaguez |
| Affiliations |
Independent (on DT1; 2018-present) Newsmax TV (on DT2) Shop LC (on DT3) |
| Owner |
HC2 Holdings (HC2 LPTV Holdings, Inc.) |
| First air date | November 15, 2004 |
| Former callsigns |
W25DN (2004-2007) W26DK (2007-2009) |
| Former channel number(s) |
Analog: 25 (UHF, 2004-2007) 26 (UHF, 2007-2009) |
| Former affiliations |
DT1: Independent (2004-2008) The CW (2007-2009) ABC (2009-2012) Cubana de Television (2012-2014) Rev'n (2014-2015) MiCasa Network (2015-2016) Newsmax TV (2016-2018) DT2: Sonlife Broadcasting Network (2013-2018) DT3: QVC Over the Air (2013-2014) RetroTV (2014-2016) Rev'n (2016-2017) |
| Transmitter power | 0.6 kW |
| Class | A |
| Facility ID | 125192 |
| Transmitter coordinates | 18°16′32.2″N 66°5′41.4″W / 18.275611°N 66.094833°W |
| Website | www.boricuatv.net |
W26DK-D is a digital low-power television station in San Juan, Puerto Rico, transmitting over digital channel 26, virtual 25. The station is owned by HC2 Holdings, and its licensee is HC2 LPTV Holdings, Inc.
The station's signal is relayed throughout Puerto Rico through a low-power satellite station: and W27DZ-D (channel 27) in Mayaguez. W27DZ-D is also owned by HC2 Holdings.
W26DK-D formerly operated W31DL-D (channel 31) in Ponce, serving the southern Puerto Rico area. W31DL-D was owned by Howard Mintz. The station shut down on August 1, 2018 anfd the license was canceled on October 10, 2018.
In June 2013, W26DK-D, W31DL-D, and W27DZ-D (as W51DJ-D) were slated to be sold to Landover 5 LLC as part of a larger deal involving 49 other low-power television stations;[1] the sale fell through in June 2016.[2] Howard Mintz sold three stations, including W26DK-D, to HC2 Holdings in 2017;[3] concurrently, HC2 purchased W51DJ-D from Sean D. Mintz.[4]
Digital television
| Channel | Video | Aspect | PSIP short name | Programming[5] |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25.1//27.1 | 480i | 4:3 | BoricuaTV | Main W26DK programming / Boricua TV |
| 25.2/27.2 | Newsmax | Newsmax TV | ||
| 25.3/27.3 | SHOP LC | Shop LC | ||
References
- ↑ Seyler, Dave (June 24, 2013). "Anatomy of an LPTV deal extravaganza". Television Business Report. Retrieved July 3, 2013.
- ↑ "Notification of Non-consummation". CDBS Public Access. Federal Communications Commission. June 22, 2016. Retrieved January 20, 2018.
- ↑ "APPLICATION FOR CONSENT TO ASSIGNMENT OF BROADCAST STATION CONSTRUCTION PERMIT OR LICENSE (K20JT-D/W26DK-D/K29IP-D)". CDBS Public Access. Federal Communications Commission. September 11, 2017. Retrieved January 20, 2018.
- ↑ "APPLICATION FOR CONSENT TO ASSIGNMENT OF BROADCAST STATION CONSTRUCTION PERMIT OR LICENSE (W51DJ-D)". CDBS Public Access. Federal Communications Commission. September 11, 2017. Retrieved January 20, 2018.
- ↑ RabbitEars TV Query for W26DK-D