WWXY-LD
WWXY-LD is a low-power television station in San Juan, Puerto Rico licensed to broadcast over digital channel 6, virtual channel 38. The station is owned by Héctor Marcano Martinez. This station serves as an independent station. WWXY-LD's studios are located at the Marcom Tower in Ave. Ponce de Leon in Santurce and its transmitter at Cerro la Marquesa in Aguas Buenas.
| San Juan, Puerto Rico | |
|---|---|
| City | San Juan, Puerto Rico |
| Channels | Digital: 6 (VHF) Virtual: 38 (PSIP) |
| Branding | TuBox TV (general) Boricua TV (on DT2) |
| Programming | |
| Affiliations | 25.1: Boricua TV 38.1: TuBox |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Héctor Marcano Martinez |
| History | |
| Founded | 2001 |
| Former call signs | W62CW (1998-2006) WWXY-LP (2006-2012) |
| Former channel number(s) | Analog: 62 (UHF, 1998-2006) 38 (UHF, 2006-2012) Digital: 38 (UHF, 2012-2018) |
| Former affiliations | Religious (1998-2006) Metro Canal (2006-2008) Acción TV (2008-2010) Destino TV (2010-2012) Tiva TV (2012-2015) Silent (2015-2016, 2018-2019) The Retro Channel (2016-2018) |
| Technical information | |
| Licensing authority | FCC |
| Facility ID | 64856 |
| Class | LPTV |
| ERP | 2 kW |
| HAAT | 500 m |
| Transmitter coordinates | 18°16′41.8″N 66°6′33.5″W |
| Links | |
| Public license information | Profile LMS |
| Website | www.boricuatv.net www.tuboxtv.com |
About WWXY-LD
WWXY-LD primarily features music programming, including local programs produced by Marcom Group. Also, WWXY-LD shows public affairs & children's programming. WWXY-LD also broadcasts religious programming from Maranatha Radio Ministries. Paid programming is shown at other times of the day.
On September 25, 2017, Due to the passage of Hurricane Irma and Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico, WIPR-TV (owned by Puerto Rico Public Broadcasting Corporation) will simulcast the programming on channel 38.1, The Retro Channel on 38.2 and WORO-DT (TeleOro Canal 13) operate on channel 38.3.
Digital television
WWXY-LD's digital signal is multiplexed:
| Channel | Video | Aspect | PSIP short name | Programming |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25.1 | 480i | 4:3 | W25ST | Boricua TV |
| 38.1 | 720p | 16:9 | WWXY-TV | Main WWXY-LD programming / TuBox TV |