DWAQ-TV

DWAQ-TV, channel 39, is the flagship station of Philippine religious television network Sonshine Media Network International (SMNI). The station is owned and operated by Swara Sug Media Corporation. Its studios is located at ACQ Tower, Sta. Rita Street corner Epifanio de los Santos Avenue, Guadalupe Nuevo, Makati and its analog and digital transmitter are located at KJC Compound, Barangay Sauyo, Novaliches, Quezon City.[1] DWAQ-TV now operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

"SMNI 39" redirects here. For the television network, see Sonshine Media Network International.
DWAQ-TV (SMNI TV 39 Manila)
Metro Manila
Philippines
CityMakati
ChannelsAnalog: 39 (UHF)
Digital: 40 (UHF) (ISDB-T)
Virtual: 40.34 (LCN)
BrandingSMNI TV-39 Manila
Programming
Subchannels40.01: SNC
40.02: SMNI HD
AffiliationsSonshine Media Network International
Ownership
OwnerSonshine Media Network International
Swara Sug Media Corporation
DZAR Sonshine Radio 1026
History
Founded2000
January 8, 2006 as ACQ-KBN/SMNI TV 39 Manila
Former call signs
DWBP-TV (2000-2001)
ETV-39 (2000-2001)
Call sign meaning
DW Apollo Quiboloy
Technical information
Licensing authority
NTC
PowerAnalog: 30 kW
Digital: 1 kW
ERPAnalog: 100 kW
Transmitter coordinates14°41′21″N 121°2′9″E
Links
Websitewww.smni.com

The station was temporarily inactive in May 2014, due to upgrading of transmission power & maintenance of their airconditioning unit inside the transmitter room, but it recently resumed on-air on July 11, 2014, at exactly 7pm.

History

As ETV 39

The station started as DWBP-TV ETV 39, owned by the Masawa Broadcasting Corporation. The network attempted to become the first free to air gambling channel on UHF with the nightly Bingo Pilipino draws. It also aired music videos and infomercials for the Sydney Olympics 2000. It however signed-off in 2001 as former President Joseph Estrada banned its draws in response to public clamor.

As ACQ-KBN Sonshine TV / SMNI TV 39

On January 8, 2006, after the series of test broadcasts (that started from November 2005 to the first few days of January, 2006), DWAQ-TV ACQ-KBN Sonshine TV 39 was launched at the first Global Thanksgiving and Worship presentation at the PhilSports Arena.

In July 2006, ACQ-KBN Sonshine TV to form as Sonshine Media Network International was launched as News and Public Affairs block which became a tie-up of ACQ-KBN Sonshine TV-39.

In August 2010, ACQ-KBN Sonshine TV (merger of ACQ-KBN and Sonshine Media Network International) was renamed as simply SMNI.

Programming
Main article: List of programs broadcast by Sonshine Media Network International

Digital television

Digital channels

UHF Channel 40 (629.143 MHz)

Channel Video Aspect PSIP Short Name Programming Note
40.011080i16:9SNC HDSMNI News ChannelTest Broadcast/Configuration Testing
40.02 SMNI HD

Areas of Coverage

Primary areas

Secondary Areas

See also

References
  1. TV Stations in the Philippines

Website


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