WEXZ-LD

Last updated
WEXZ-LD
Channels
Programming
Affiliations13.1: Retro TV
13.2: Rev'n
Ownership
OwnerStation X, Inc.
History
Founded2012
First air date
March 27, 2012(12 years ago) (2012-03-27)
Former call signs
W05DF-D (2012–2015)
Technical information [1]
Licensing authority
 FCC
Facility ID 183296
ERP 3 kW
HAAT 16.8 m (55 ft)
Transmitter coordinates 45°1′13.4″N69°17′23.7″W / 45.020389°N 69.289917°W / 45.020389; -69.289917
Links
Public license information
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WEXZ-LD, virtual channel 13 (VHF digital channel 5), is a low-powered Retro TV-affiliated television station licensed to Bangor, Maine, United States. The station is owned by Station X, Inc. WEXZ-LD's transmitter is located on Spring Street in Dexter, Maine. [2]

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History

The station's construction permit was issued on March 27, 2012 under the calls of W05DF-D. The callsign changed to the current WEXZ-LD on November 11, 2015. [3]


The station was built and operated by Joe Jurkenas, who got his start in radio as a top 40 jock at Worcester’s WAAB in the late 60’s. (Air name was Joey Collins). A boy electronic genius, Joe passed the FCC’s first class radio telephone license on his first try at age 15. He then went on NYC as an announcer at CBS owned properties.

Digital channels

The station's digital signal is multiplexed:

Channel Video Aspect Short nameProgramming [2]
13.1 480i 4:3 WEXZ-LDMain WEXZ-LD programming / Retro TV
13.2 Rev'n

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KKPD-LD, virtual and UHF digital channel 30, is a low-power QVC2-affiliated television station licensed to Tyler, Texas, United States. The station is owned by HC2 Holdings.

W31EZ-D, virtual channel 25, is a low-power HSN-affiliated television station licensed to Chicago, Illinois, United States. The station is owned by HC2 Holdings.

References

  1. ↑ "Facility Technical Data for WEXZ-LD". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  2. 1 2 "WEXZ-LD BANGOR, ME". www.rabbitears.info.
  3. ↑ "FCCInfo Results". www.fccinfo.com.


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