WOFT-LD
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WOFT-LD (channel 8) is a low-power television station in Orlando, Florida, United States, serving the area as an owned and operated outlet of the 24/7 news network NewsNet. It is owned and operated by Bridge Media Networks. The station's transmitter is located in unincorporated Bithlo, Florida.[1]
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History
The station's construction permit was initially a digital companion channel issued on March 9, 2005 under the calls of W08EA. On February 29, 2008, it was reassigned the callsign WOFT-LP. On June 6, 2011, it moved to the current callsign WOFT-LD.[2]
Sale to Bridge Media Networks
On October 24, 2022, Bridge Media Networks, the parent company of 24/7 headline news service NewsNet (backed by Eric Wotila and 5-hour Energy creator Manoj Bhargava) announced it would acquire WOFT-LD from Budd Broadcasting for $1.1 million.[3] At this time, there are no plans for NEWSnet to move its subchannel affiliation from WSWF-LD (channel 10) to WOFT-LD upon closing of the said transaction. The sale was consummated on January 4, 2023.[4]
Technical information
Subchannels
The station's digital signal is multiplexed:
| Channel | Res. | Aspect | Short name | Programming |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8.1 | 480i | 4:3 | WOFT-LD | Main WOFT-LD programming / NewsNet |
| 8.2 | WOFTLD2 | Sports News Highlights | ||
| 8.3 | WOFTLD3 | ShopHQ | ||
| 8.4 | WOFTLD4 | Ace TV | ||
| 8.5 | WOFTLD5 | Nostalgia Network |
References
- ↑ "WOFT-LD Orlando, FL". https://www.rabbitears.info/market.php?request=print_station&facility_id=128367.
- ↑ "FCCInfo Results". https://www.fccinfo.com/CMDProEngine.php?sCurrentService=TV&tabSearchType=Appl&sAppIDNumber=128367.
- ↑ Adam Jacobson (October 26, 2022). "NewsNet Secures More Florida O&Os". Streamline-RBR, Inc.. https://www.rbr.com/newsnet-secures-a-tampa-bay-oo/.
- ↑ "Notification of Consummation". Federal Communications Commission. January 6, 2023. https://enterpriseefiling.fcc.gov/dataentry/views/public/consummationDraftCopy?displayType=html&appKey=25076ff38563263b018582c04f1e1cd2&id=25076ff38563263b018582c04f1e1cd2&goBack=N.
- ↑ "Digital TV Market Listing for WOFT-LD". http://www.rabbitears.info/market.php?request=station_search&callsign=WOFT#station.
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