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WPBN-TV
Station nameWPBN-TV
LocationTraverse City, Michigan
BrandTV 7&4
ChannelsDigital: 47 (UHF)
AffiliationsNBC, ABC (on DT2)
OwnerGray Television
Launch dateFebruary 13, 1954

WPBN-TV is a television station located in Traverse City, Michigan, owned by Gray Television. It is an affiliate of NBC and ABC, with the latter being broadcast on its digital subchannel. WPBN-TV serves the Traverse City area, including Leelanau County, Grand Traverse County, and Benzie County. The station is also available in parts of Wexford County and Missaukee County, and can be received as far away as Cadillac, Michigan and Petoskey, Michigan.

● History

WPBN-TV began broadcasting on February 13, 1954, as an affiliate of CBS and DuMont Television Network. It later became an affiliate of NBC in 1959, and has remained with the network ever since. Over the years, WPBN-TV has been owned by several companies, including Guy Gannett Communications and Barrington Broadcasting. In 2014, the station was acquired by Gray Television, which also owns WILX-TV in Lansing, Michigan and WLUC-TV in Marquette, Michigan. WPBN-TV has also been affiliated with The CW and MyNetworkTV in the past, but these affiliations are no longer active. The station has broadcast several popular shows, including The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Saturday Night Live, and Meet the Press, which are all produced by NBCUniversal.

● Programming

WPBN-TV broadcasts a variety of programming, including news and weather updates, as well as entertainment shows and sports events. The station is affiliated with NBC Sports and broadcasts several sports events, including NFL games and Olympics coverage. WPBN-TV also broadcasts ABC programming on its digital subchannel, including shows like Grey's Anatomy, The Bachelor, and American Idol, which are all produced by ABC Studios. The station has also broadcast several PBS shows, including Sesame Street and Nova, which are produced by PBS Kids and WGBH-TV. In addition, WPBN-TV has broadcast several local programming shows, including community events and high school sports games, which are produced in partnership with Traverse City Area Public Schools and the City of Traverse City.

● Digital television

WPBN-TV began broadcasting in high definition in 2009, and has since added several digital subchannels. The station's main channel broadcasts in 1080i resolution, while its digital subchannels broadcast in 720p resolution. WPBN-TV's digital subchannels include ABC and MeTV, which are both broadcast in standard definition. The station has also broadcast several digital-only channels, including Justice Network and Laff, which are both owned by E.W. Scripps Company. WPBN-TV's digital television signal is broadcast from a transmitter located in Kingsley, Michigan, and can be received by viewers in several surrounding counties, including Antrim County and Charlevoix County.

● News operation

WPBN-TV operates a news department that produces several local news broadcasts each day. The station's news team includes several anchors and reporters, who cover local news and weather events in the Traverse City area. WPBN-TV's news department has won several awards, including Emmy Awards and Edward R. Murrow Awards, which are presented by the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences and the Radio Television Digital News Association. The station has also partnered with several local organizations, including the Traverse City Police Department and the Grand Traverse County Sheriff's Office, to provide public safety information and emergency alerts to viewers. WPBN-TV's news operation is also supported by several sister stations, including WILX-TV and WLUC-TV, which provide regional news coverage and weather forecasting.

● Technical information

WPBN-TV broadcasts on UHF channel 47, and has a transmitter power of 1000 kW. The station's signal is broadcast from a tower located in Kingsley, Michigan, and can be received by viewers in several surrounding counties. WPBN-TV's digital television signal is broadcast in ATSC format, and includes several digital subchannels. The station's technical facilities are located in Traverse City, Michigan, and include several studios and control rooms. WPBN-TV is also affiliated with several broadcasting organizations, including the National Association of Broadcasters and the Michigan Association of Broadcasters, which provide industry support and regulatory guidance to the station. Category:Television stations in Michigan

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