XERV-TDT
XERV-TDT, virtual channel 9 (UHF digital channel 19), is a television station located in Reynosa, Tamaulipas, whose over-the-air signal also covers the Rio Grande Valley across the international border in the United States. The station is owned by Grupo Televisa, carrying its Las Estrellas network.
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| Matamoros/Reynosa, Tamaulipas Mexico | |
|---|---|
| City | Reynosa, Tamaulipas |
| Branding | XERV 9 Cable 19 (general) Las Estrellas (secondary) |
| Slogan | "Por Las Estrellas" (On Las Estrellas) |
| Channels | Digital: 19 (UHF) Virtual: 9 (PSIP) |
| Subchannels | 9.1 Las Estrellas |
| Affiliations | Las Estrellas |
| Owner | Grupo Televisa |
| Licensee | Televisora de Occidente, S.A. de C.V. |
| Call sign meaning | XE Reynosa y Valle |
| Sister station(s) | XHTAM-TDT, XHAB-TDT |
| Former call signs | XERV-TV (1978–2015) |
| Former channel number(s) | Analog: 9 (VHF, 1978–2015) |
| Transmitter power | 300 kW[1] |
| Transmitter coordinates | 25°56′36″N 97°50′57″W |
| Licensing authority | IFT |
| Website | www www |
The station broadcasts local programming and news centered on the Rio Grande Valley instead of Reynosa and Matamoros. Local programming included selected games (mainly Saturday games) of the Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees ice hockey team. The games are announced in English, while the commercials during the game are in Spanish. XERV also share a sales office with XHAB-TDT in McAllen, Texas, for sales of commercial time from American businesses. The station was launched in 1978.
Digital television
| Channel | Video | Aspect | PSIP Short Name | Programming[2] |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9.1 | 1080i | 16:9 | XERV HD | Main XERV-TDT programming / Las Estrellas |
References
- Instituto Federal de Telecomunicaciones. Infraestructura de Estaciones de TDT. Last modified 2018-05-16. Retrieved 2015-01-14. Technical information from the IFT Coverage Viewer.
- RabbitEars TV Query for XERV
External links
- xerv9.com official site
- Canal de las Estrellas (in Spanish)