WJGN-CD
WJGN-CD (channel 38) is a low-power, Class A television station in Chesapeake, Virginia, United States. The station is owned by Bridge Media Networks, and has its studios on North Landing Road in Virginia Beach. Prior to the digital switchover, it was known as WJGN-LP on analog channel 5.
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| Affiliations | NewsNet |
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| History | |
Former call signs | WJGN-LP (2010–2015) |
Former channel number(s) | Analog: 5 (VHF, until 2015) Digital: 38 (UHF, 2015–2020) |
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Licensing authority | FCC |
| Facility ID | 66549 |
| Class | CD |
| ERP | 12 kW |
| HAAT | 110 m (361 ft) |
| Transmitter coordinates | 36°51′39.1″N 76°21′9.6″W |
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Recent developments
On March 17, 2023, Bridge Media Networks (the parent company of 24/7 headline news service NewsNet, backed by 5-hour Energy creator Manoj Bhargava) announced it would acquire WJGN-CD from Union Mission Ministries for $1 million.[3] Upon completion of the transaction, WJGN-CD will become Bhargava's first TV station property in the state of Virginia. The transaction was completed on May 30, with consummation notice filed on June 7.
Subchannel
| Channel | Res. | Aspect | Short name | Programming |
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| 38.1 | 480i | 4:3 | WJGN-CD | NewsNet |
References
- "Assignments". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission. March 17, 2023. Retrieved March 23, 2023.
- "Facility Technical Data for WJGN-CD". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
- Adam Jacobson (March 20, 2023). "NewsNet Adds Another LPTV Property To Its Stable". Radio & Television Business Report. Streamline-RBR, Inc. Retrieved March 20, 2023.
- "Digital TV Market Listing for WJGN-CD". RabbitEars. Retrieved March 23, 2023.
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