WNET
Template:Infobox television network
WNET is a public television station licensed to Newark, New Jersey, and serving the New York metropolitan area. It is the flagship station of the PBS network. WNET is branded as THIRTEEN, named after its channel number on the VHF band.
History[edit | edit source]
WNET first signed on the air on May 15, 1948, as WATV, a commercial television station. It was the first independent television station in the New York City market. In 1958, the station was sold to the National Telefilm Associates and became WNTA-TV. In 1961, the station was purchased by the Educational Broadcasting Corporation and became WNET, transitioning to a non-commercial educational format.
Programming[edit | edit source]
WNET produces a wide range of programming, including documentaries, news, public affairs, arts, and children's programming. Notable programs produced by WNET include Nature, Great Performances, and American Masters.
Facilities[edit | edit source]
WNET's studios are located in the Lincoln Center on the Upper West Side of Manhattan. The station's transmitter is located at the Empire State Building.
Digital Television[edit | edit source]
WNET operates several digital subchannels, including:
Community Engagement[edit | edit source]
WNET is involved in various community outreach programs, including educational initiatives and partnerships with local cultural institutions. The station also offers resources for teachers and parents through its website.
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