WJGN-CD

Summary

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.

WJGN-CD
Channels
Programming
AffiliationsNewsNet
Ownership
Owner
History
Former call signs
WJGN-LP (2010–2015)
Former channel number(s)
  • Analog: 5 (VHF, until 2015)
  • Digital: 38 (UHF, 2015–2020)
NRB TV (until 2023)
Technical information[2]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID66549
ClassCD
ERP12 kW
HAAT110 m (361 ft)
Transmitter coordinates36°51′39.1″N 76°21′9.6″W / 36.860861°N 76.352667°W / 36.860861; -76.352667
Links
Public license information
  • Public file
  • LMS

Recent developments edit

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] The transaction was completed on May 30, with consummation notice filed on June 7.

Subchannel edit

Subchannel of WJGN-CD[4]
Channel Res. Aspect Short name Programming
38.1 480i 4:3 WJGN-CD NewsNet

References edit

  1. ^ "Assignments". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission. March 17, 2023. Retrieved March 23, 2023.
  2. ^ "Facility Technical Data for WJGN-CD". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  3. ^ Adam Jacobson (March 20, 2023). "NewsNet Adds Another LPTV Property To Its Stable". Radio & Television Business Report. Streamline-RBR, Inc. Retrieved March 20, 2023.
  4. ^ "Digital TV Market Listing for WJGN-CD". RabbitEars. Retrieved March 23, 2023.