Harrisburg Broadcast Network

Last updated
WHBG TV 20
Channels
History
First air date
June 1, 2003
Call sign meaning
Harrisburg Abbreviation
Links
Webcast WHBG20 on YouTube
Website Official Website

The Harrisburg Broadcast Network, branded as WHBG TV 20, is a Public, educational, and government access (PEG) cable TV channel in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States. Despite its call sign, it is not an FCC-sanctioned terrestrial television station. It is seen in Harrisburg on Comcast cable channel 20 and on YouTube.

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History

WHBG TV 20 broadcasting began on June 1, 2003. The broadcast center, located at 223 Walnut Street in Harrisburg, was dedicated by Harrisburg Mayor Stephen R. Reed and Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell. [1] The network was produced in a partnership with CN8, owned by Comcast. Comcast also contributed money towards the new studio and equipment worth $400,000. [2] In 2004, WHBG expanded online. [3]

References

  1. Luciew, John (May 14, 2003). "City cable channel hits air June 1". The Patriot-News . Harrisburg, PA. p. B2.
  2. Lefever, Nicki (November 9, 2003). "YCAT seeks more money, two new channels". York Sunday News. York, PA. p. C3. ...After Comcast negotiated its franchise contract with [Harrisburg], Comcast contributed $150,000 toward a $300,000 studio and provided new equipment worth $250,000 as a one-time contribution, according to Randy King, head of the cable regulation board and senior advisor for Harrisburg Mayor Stephen Reed.
  3. From staff reports (August 19, 2004). "Cable station expands Internet offerings". The Patriot-News. Harrisburg, PA. p. B2. Harrisburg's new cable television station is also offering most of its programing on the Internet, and live Internet radio webcasting has also begun...at www.WHBG.tv...66 hour so f radio programming is available on the newly established webcasting stream at www.HBNRadio.org. ... Harrisburg Mayor Stephen R. Reed said the expanded Harrisburg Broadcast Network operations are part of his larger Advanced Telecommunications Initiative for city government and residents.