WSST-TV
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| Cordele, Georgia United States | |
|---|---|
| Branding | WSST-DT 22 |
| Slogan | Covering South Georgia's Local News and Events |
| Channels |
Digital: 22 (UHF) (to move to 34 (UHF)) Virtual: 22 (PSIP) |
| Subchannels | 22.1 Independent |
| Owner |
Marquee Broadcasting (Marquee Broadcasting Georgia, Inc.) |
| First air date | May 22, 1989 |
| Call letters' meaning |
Sunbelt- South Telecommunications (previous owner) |
| Former channel number(s) |
Analog: 55 (UHF, 1989–2009) Digital: 51 (UHF, 2009–2016) |
| Former affiliations |
America One Youtoo America |
| Transmitter power |
80 kW 66.2 kW (CP) |
| Height | 111 m (364 ft) |
| Facility ID | 63867 |
| Transmitter coordinates | 31°53′36″N 83°48′18″W / 31.89333°N 83.80500°W |
| Licensing authority | FCC |
| Public license information: |
Profile CDBS |
| Website | www.wsst51.com |
WSST-TV, virtual and UHF digital channel 22, is an independent television station licensed to Cordele, Georgia, United States. The station is owned by Marquee Broadcasting. WSST's studios are located on 7th Street and 11th Avenue in downtown Cordele, and its transmitter is located in rural southwestern Crisp County.
The station's digital signal extends only about 50 miles (80 km) from Cordele; however, the station is carried on many cable providers in the region, including in Albany and Perry.
On June 18, 2018, Marquee Broadcasting agreed to purchase WSST from Sunbelt-South Telecommunications.[1][2] The sale was completed on September 3, 2018.[3] Marquee is in the process of acquiring CBS affiliate WSWG from Gray Television, which would make it a sister station to WSST.
Digital television
Digital channel
| Channel | Video | Aspect | PSIP Short Name | Programming[4] |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22.1 | 480i | 4:3 | WSST DT | Main WSST-TV programming |
Analog-to-digital conversion
WSST-TV's digital transmitter facilities had operated at low power for several years, due to Sunbelt-South Telecommunications, Ltd. being involved in bankruptcy proceedings.[5] The station discontinued regular programming on its analog signal, over UHF channel 55, on April 15, 2009. The station's digital signal broadcast on its pre-transition UHF channel 51.[6][7] The station moved to channel 22 in early 2017.[8]
Programming
Syndicated programs broadcast on WSST-TV include various Entertainment Studios programs, Hot Bench, Celebrity Page, Extra and The People's Court.
WSST produces South Georgia Sunrise a 2½-hour morning news and talk program, airing weekdays at 6:00 a.m. and a half-hour evening newscast at 6:00 p.m. The station also produces Midday Magazine, an hour-long talk and lifestyle program that airs weekdays at 12:00 p.m.
References
- ↑ Lane, Brian J. (June 12, 2018). "Application for Consent to Assignment of Broadcast Station Construction Permit or License". CDBS Public Access. Federal Communications Commission. Retrieved June 14, 2018.
- ↑ "Marquee Broadcasting acquires WSST". Cordele Dispatch. Retrieved July 19, 2018.
- ↑ "Consummation Notice". CDBS Public Access. Federal Communications Commission. September 3, 2018. Retrieved September 5, 2018.
- ↑ RabbitEars TV Query for WSST
- ↑ http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/FCC-07-90A1.pdf
- ↑ "DTV Tentative Channel Designations for the First and Second Rounds" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2013-08-29. Retrieved 2012-03-24.
- ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on April 9, 2010. Retrieved May 1, 2010.
- ↑ "Channel 22 License to cover".