WAZS-LD

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WAZS-LD
Channels
Ownership
OwnerNorsan Communications and Management, Inc.
History
FoundedMarch 13, 1996
First air date
April 28, 2000; 23 years ago (2000-04-28)
Former call signs
  • W69DV (1996–1999)
  • W22CN (1999–2000)
  • WFAY-LP (January–March 2000)
  • WTBD-LP (2000–2005)
Call sign meaning
From radio station WAZS
Technical information[1]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID168038
Links
Public license information
LMS
Websitehttps://norsanmedia.com/

WAZS-LD (channel 29), is a low-power television station licensed to North Charleston, South Carolina, United States. Owned by Norsan Communications and Management, Inc., the station is a sister station to Youtoo America affiliate WJNI-LD and radio station WAZS. It airs the programming of Quiero TV.

History[edit]

WTBD-LP was on the air on channel 22 by 2000 with programming aimed at a family audience.[2] It relaunched on February 11, 2002, as a Spanish-language TV station affiliated with the Hispanic Television Network and owned by Jabar Communications.[3] By 2005, it was airing Azteca América.[4]

Subchannels[edit]

Subchannels of WAZS-LD[5]
Channel Res. Aspect Short name Programming
29.1 1080i 16:9 WAZS-1 Quiero TV
29.2 480p WAZS-2 Quiero Música (music videos)

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Facility Technical Data for WAZS-LD". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  2. ^ Lipman, Lisa (May 4, 2000). "WJNI-FM parent company branches out". The Post and Courier. p. 11D.
  3. ^ Spar, Mindy (March 3, 2002). "Two local TV stations cater to Spanish-speaking viewers". The Post and Courier. p. E4.
  4. ^ Findlay, Prentiss (March 20, 2005). "Hispanic focus - Local broadcasters join national push to attract Latino audiences". The Post and Courier. p. E1.
  5. ^ "TV Query for WAZS". RabbitEars.