KGTF

KGTF, virtual and VHF digital channel 12, is a Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) member television station serving the U.S. territory of Guam that is licensed to Hagåtña. The station is owned by the Guam Educational Telecommunications Corporation, an agency of the territorial government. KGTF's studios are located in Mangilao, adjacent to Guam Community College, and its transmitter is located on Mount Barrigada in Barrigada.

KGTF
Hagåtña, Guam
BrandingPBS Guam
SloganServing Viewers Like You
ChannelsDigital: 12 (VHF)
Virtual: 12 (PSIP)
Affiliations12.1: PBS
12.2: Local programming
OwnerGuam Educational Telecommunications Corporation
First air dateOctober 30, 1970 (1970-10-30)
Call sign meaningGuam Telecommunications
Former channel number(s)Analog:
12 (VHF, 1970-2009)
Digital:
5 (VHF, 2000–2009)
Transmitter power54.7 kW
Height177.8 m (583 ft)
Facility ID25511
Transmitter coordinates13°29′22″N 144°49′46″E
Licensing authorityFCC
Public license informationProfile
CDBS
Websitepbsguam.org

The station signed on the air on October 30, 1970, with only 4½ hours of programming Monday through Friday, of which they would later expand throughout its nearly 50-year history, including producing local shows and various projects. PBS Guam received PBS' overhaul branding in late-November 2019.

KGTF currently operates from 6 a.m. to midnight seven days a week.

Digital channels

The station's digital signal is multiplexed:

Channel Video Aspect PSIP Short Name Programming[1]
12.11080i16:9KGTF HDMain KGTF programming / PBS
12.2480i4:3Local programming

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