WBWP-LD

WBWP-LD
Channels
Programming
Affiliationssee § Subchannels
Ownership
Owner
History
First air date
November 1999 (1999-11)
Former call signs
  • W53AL (CP, 1988–1998)
  • W57CX (1998–2000)
  • WBWP-LP (2000–2011)
Former channel numbers
  • Analog: 57 (UHF, 1999–2011)
  • Digital: 25 (UHF, 2011–2020)
  • Virtual: 57 (2011–2022)
Technical information
Licensing authority
FCC
56130
ClassLD
ERP9 kW
HAAT152 m (499 ft)
Transmitter coordinates
26°47′59.7″N 80°4′31.7″W / 26.799917°N 80.075472°W / 26.799917; -80.075472
Links
Public license information
LMS

WBWP-LD (channel 19) is a low-power television station in West Palm Beach, Florida, United States. The station is owned by SagamoreHill Broadcasting. WBWP-LD's transmitter is located on Old Dixie Highway in Lake Park, Florida.

History

WBWP-LP, then on channel 57, began broadcasting by November 1999. In May 2003, it relaunched as a locally based independent station with up to 35 hours a week of local programs and an affiliation with the Omni Broadcasting Network. These included the Spanish-language series La Vida en Florida and a sports talk show, Inside Sports. The centerpiece of its programming was Good Morning Florida, a talk show co-hosted by veteran West Palm Beach news anchor Bob Nichols. An investor in the station in this era was Dan Ross, a former NFL player.

On August 15, 2004, WBWP-LP went to a full-time Spanish-language format, though it suffered damage from Hurricane Jeanne and did not fully relaunch until October. It began broadcasting Mega TV in 2007.

Subchannels

The station's signal is multiplexed:

Subchannels of WBWP-LD
Subchannel Res.Tooltip Display resolution Short name Programming
19.1 720pWBWP-LDPurple TV
19.2 480iDstarSPDaystar Español
19.3 CatchyCatchy Comedy
19.4 MoviesMovies!
19.5 HeroesDaystar
19.6 SonLifeSonlife
19.7 ShopLCShop LC
19.8 ToonsMeTV Toons

References

  1. ↑ "Assignments". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission. March 31, 2021. Retrieved April 1, 2021.
  2. ↑ "Facility Technical Data for WBWP-LD". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  3. ↑ Elmore, Charles (November 4, 1999). "Heat draw a blank on TV". The Palm Beach Post. p. 1C. Retrieved August 16, 2026.
  4. ↑ Smith, Thom (May 9, 2003). "Another wave for channel-surfers". The Palm Beach Post. pp. 1E, 8E. Retrieved August 16, 2026.
  5. ↑ Betcher, Bob (May 11, 2003). "Veteran anchor Bob Nichols returning to TV yet again". The Stuart News. p. TVPastime 4. Retrieved August 16, 2026.
  6. ↑ Port, Susan T. (June 23, 2003). "From receiving to transmitting". The Palm Beach Post. pp. 1D, 7D. Retrieved August 16, 2026.
  7. ↑ Ulibarri, Pilar (October 24, 2004). "WBWP taps new TV market with Spanish-only programs". The Palm Beach Post. p. 4C. Retrieved August 16, 2026.
  8. ↑ "Mega TV reaches WBWP". The Palm Beach Post. November 28, 2007. p. 1D. Retrieved August 16, 2026.
  9. ↑ "RabbitEars TV Query for WBWP". RabbitEars. Retrieved January 14, 2025.