Broadcast Enterprises and Affiliated Media
Broadcast Enterprises and Affiliated Media, Inc. (BEAM) is a telecommunications company in the Philippines with primary focus on UHF broadcasting and digital terrestrial television for the convergence of multimedia.[1] It is owned by Bethlehem Holdings, Inc., a media investment company of Globe Telecom through its Retirement Fund group.[2]
| Type | Private (subsidiary) |
|---|---|
| Industry | Digital terrestrial television broadcasting |
| Founded | October 31, 1993 |
| Headquarters | 3/F Globe Telecom Plaza I, Pioneer corner Madison Streets, Mandaluyong, Philippines |
Key people | Steve Macion (President) |
| Owner | Bethlehem Holdings, Inc. (Globe Telecom Group Retirement Fund) |
| Type | Terrestrial television network |
|---|---|
| Country | |
| Availability | Nationwide |
| Founded | July 3, 2011 |
| Area | Philippines |
Launch date | July 3, 2011 |
Official website | www |
The frequency currently used by BEAM (channel UHF 31 of Manila and its provincial outlets) had been previously used by Radio Mindanao Network (under the affiliates, CTV-31 (Cinema Television) and E! Philippines) from October 31, 1993 to June 1, 2003, prior to the acquisition by BHI/Globe in 2009.
Stations
Analog terrestrial
| Branding | Callsign | Ch. # | Power kW (ERP) | Station Type | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BEAM TV 31 Manila | DWKC-TV | TV-31 | 50 kW (865 kW ERP) | Originating | Metro Manila |
| BEAM TV 26 Baguio | DWHB-TV | TV-26 | 5 kW (6 kW ERP) | Relay | Baguio |
| BEAM TV 32 Naga | DWHC-TV | TV-32 | 5 kW (13.5 kW ERP) | Relay | Naga |
| BEAM TV 26 Iloilo | DYRM-TV | TV-26 | 5 kW (13.5 kW ERP) | Relay | Iloilo |
| BEAM TV 31 Cebu | DYCT-TV | TV-31 | 5 kW (10.5 kW ERP) | Relay | Cebu |
| BEAM TV 31 Zamboanga | DXBE-TV | TV-31 | 5 kW (40.5 kW ERP) | Relay | Zamboanga |
| BEAM TV 31 Davao | DXKC-TV | TV-31 | 10 kW (13.5 kW ERP) | Relay | Davao |
Digital terrestrial
| Terrestrial | Callsign | Channel number (UHF) | Frequency | Power | Area of Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DTT | DWKC-TV | 50 | 689.143 MHz | 1 kW | Metro Manila |
| DTT | DWHB-TV | 27 | 551.143 MHz | 1 kW | Baguio |
| DTT | DWHC-TV | 35 | 599.143 MHz | 1 kW | Naga |
| DTT | DYRM-TV | 42 | 641.143 MHz | 1 kW | Iloilo |
| DTT | DYCT-TV | 32 | 581.143 MHz | 3.2 kW | Cebu |
| DTT | DXKC-TV | 32 | 581.143 MHz | 3.2 kW | Davao |
| DTT | DXBE-TV | 32 | 581.143 MHz | 1 kW | Zamboanga |
Digital subchannels
BEAM TV's nationwide digital broadcast is multiplexed into the following subchannels:
| Channel | Video | Aspect | PSIP Short Name | Programming | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| x.1 | 480i | 4:3 | BEAM UHF TV31 | DepEd TV (Main programming) | Commercial broadcast |
| x.2 | TV SHOP | TVShop Philippines | |||
| x.3 | PILIPINAS HD | Pilipinas HD | |||
| x.4 | LIFE TV | Life TV | |||
| x.5 | Knowledge Channel | Knowledge Channel | |||
| x.31 | 240p | BEAM TV 1Seg | 1Seg simulcast of BEAM TV | 1Seg test broadcast |
Inactive stations
| Branding | Callsign | Channel (UHF) | Power | Station type | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BEAM 31 Laoag | DWHP-TV | 31 | 1.5 kW | Relay | Laoag |
| BEAM 36 Bacolod | DYHB-TV | 36 | 1.5 kW | Relay | Bacolod |
| BEAM 33 Cagayan de Oro | DXVM-TV | 33 | 1.5 kW | Relay | Cagayan de Oro |
| BEAM 40 General Santos | DXCK-TV | 40 | 1.5 kW | Relay | General Santos |
Programming
See also
References
- BEAM Inc. Profile on LinkedIn
- Lectura, Lenie (February 18, 2009). "Globe buys into two broadcast firms". BusinessMirror. Retrieved February 27, 2021 – via ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs.
External links
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