WHVL-LD

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WHVL-LD
WHVL-LD Logo (As Of January 12, 2015).png
Channels
BrandingMyTV WHVL
Programming
Affiliations29.1: MyNetworkTV
29.2: Buzzr
Ownership
Owner
  • Channel Communications
  • (WHVL-TV, L.L.C.)
History
FoundedFebruary 28, 1989
First air date
2006(17 years ago) (2006)
Former call signs
W29AR (1989–2002)
WHVL-LP (2002–2019)
Call sign meaning
Happy Valley
Technical information
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID 168799
Class LD
ERP 15 kW
HAAT 353.3 m (1,159 ft)
Transmitter coordinates 40°55′10″N77°58′27″W / 40.91944°N 77.97417°W / 40.91944; -77.97417
Links
Public license information
LMS
Website www.whvl.com

WHVL-LD (channel 29) is a low-power television station in State College, Pennsylvania, United States. Owned by Channel Communications, the station has studios on East College Avenue near the Nittany Mall, and its transmitter is located atop Rattlesnake Mountain in Rush Township. WHVL-LD is available on cable throughout the JohnstownAltoona–State College market.

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Programming

Local programming

WHVL was launched on August 31, 2007, with live coverage of the Penn State "Football Eve" pep rally.

With its commitment to local issues and events, WHVL broadcasts many locally produced programs including:

The station occasionally presents special programs covering topics of local interest. On October 16, 2008, WHVL broadcast a live debate featuring 5th Congressional District candidates. It broadcast the Penn State vs. Lock Haven wrestling match on February 23, 2008.

The station broadcasts local programming produced by others including Pit Pass with co-hosts Ron Fox and Jan Miller, a show covering auto racing in Pennsylvania.

Subchannels

The station's digital signal is multiplexed:

Channel Video Aspect Short nameProgramming [1]
29.1 720p 16:9 WHVL-HDMain WHVL-LD programming / MyNetworkTV
29.2 480i 4:3 BUZZR Buzzr

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