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{{Infobox television station
{{Infobox television station
| callsign = WAUG-LD
| callsign = WAUG-LD
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| location = [[Raleigh, North Carolina]]
| location = [[Raleigh, North Carolina]]
| country = United States
| country = United States
| city = Raleigh, North Carolina
| city =
| branding = WAUG-TV 68
| branding = WAUG-TV 68
| digital = 4 ([[Very high frequency|VHF]])
| digital = 4 ([[VHF]])
| virtual = 8
| virtual = 8
| subchannels =
| subchannels =
| translators =
| translators =
| affiliations = [[Independent Station (North America)|Independent]]
| affiliations = '''8.1:''' [[Independent station|Independent]]
| owner = [[St. Augustine's University]]
| owner = [[St. Augustine's University]]
| licensee =
| licensee =
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| callsign_meaning = St. Augustine's University
| callsign_meaning = St. Augustine's University
| sister_stations = [[WAUG (AM)|WAUG]]
| sister_stations = [[WAUG (AM)|WAUG]]
| former_callsigns = {{ubl|W68BK (1988–2012)|WAUG-LP (2012-2014)}}
| former_callsigns = {{ubl|W68BK (1988–2012)|WAUG-LP (2012–2014)}}
| former_channel_numbers = {{ubl|'''Analog:'''|68 ([[UHF]], 1988–2014)|'''Digital:'''|8 (VHF, 2014–2022)}}
| former_channel_numbers = {{ubl|'''Analog:''' 68 ([[UHF]], 1988–2014)|'''Digital:''' 8 (VHF, 2014–2022)}}
| former_affiliations =
| former_affiliations =
| erp = 3 [[Kilowatt|kW]]
| erp = 3 [[kW]]
| haat =
| haat = {{convert|80.4|m|ft|0|abbr=on}}
| class = [[low-power broadcasting#Television|LD]]
| class = [[low-power broadcasting#Television|LD]]
| facility_id = 62180
| facility_id = 62180
| coordinates = {{coord|35|47|28|N|78|37|10|W|region:US-NC_type:landmark|name=WAUG-LP}}
| coordinates = {{coord|35|47|28|N|78|37|9|W|region:US-NC_type:landmark|name=WAUG-LD}}
| licensing_authority = [[FCC]]
| website = {{url|http://www.waug-network.com/tv/}}
| website = {{url|https://www.st-aug.edu/waug/}}
}}
}}


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'''WAUG-LD''' (channel 8) is a [[Low-power broadcasting#Television|low-power]] [[independent television station]] in [[Raleigh, North Carolina]], United States, owned by [[St. Augustine's University]]. Much of its programming is oriented towards the [[African-American]] community, which include gospel music, religious programming, and community affairs. In addition, students majoring in the Journalism and Mass Communications program at "St. Aug's" have the opportunity to work at the station in a laboratory setting to gain real-life experience while pursuing their degree.<ref>{{cite web|title=Department of Journalism and Mass Communications|url=http://www.st-aug.edu/department-of-journalism-and-mass-communications-88.html|publisher=St. Augustine's University|access-date=March 27, 2014|archive-date=September 28, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140928093119/http://st-aug.edu/department-of-journalism-and-mass-communications-88.html|url-status=dead}}</ref> St. Augustine's also owns radio station [[WAUG (AM)|WAUG]] (750 AM), which broadcasts talk shows and sports programs.
'''WAUG-LD''', [[virtual channel]] 8 and [[VHF]] [[digital terrestrial television|digital]] channel 4, is a [[Low-power broadcasting#Television|low-powered]] Independent [[television station]] [[city of license|licensed]] to [[Raleigh, North Carolina]], United States. The station is owned by [[St. Augustine's University]]. On [[cable television|cable]], the station can be seen on [[Spectrum (TV service)|Spectrum]] digital tier channel 168 throughout much of the greater Raleigh service area. Much of its programming is oriented towards the [[African-American]] community, which include gospel music, religious programming, and community affairs.


WAUG-LD signed on in 1988 as W68BK, though even early on it was known as "WAUG-TV". It aired a community bulletin board before affiliating with [[Channel America]] in 1989.<ref name="News900313">{{Cite news|url=https://newspapers.com/article/the-news-and-observer-st-augs-offers-a/142272445/|date=March 13, 1990|page=2B|first=Kim|last=Brooks|title=St. Aug's offers alternative TV station; school's president tunes in to project|newspaper=The News and Observer|location=Raleigh, North Carolina|via=Newspapers.com|access-date=February 28, 2024}}</ref><!-- Tue --> It was added to the local cable system in 1992.<ref name="News920501">{{Cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/121798508/local-news-gets-earlier-and-earlier/|date=May 1, 1992|page=1D, [https://www.newspapers.com/clip/121798512/langford/ 2D]|first=Bob|last=Langford|title=Local news gets earlier and earlier|newspaper=The News and Observer|location=Raleigh, North Carolina|via=Newspapers.com|access-date=March 30, 2023|archive-date=March 30, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230330065421/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/121798508/local-news-gets-earlier-and-earlier/|url-status=live}}</ref><!-- Fri --> It aired local programming and content from the [[Black Family Channel]].<ref name="News050107">{{Cite news|url=https://newspapers.com/article/the-news-and-observer-tv-station-may-go/142272396/|date=January 7, 2005|pages=1D, [https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-news-and-observer-waug-tv/142272328/ 3D]|first=David|last=Ranii|title=TV station may go digital|newspaper=The News and Observer|location=Raleigh, North Carolina|via=Newspapers.com|access-date=February 28, 2024}}</ref><!-- Fri --><ref name="News060213">{{Cite news|url=https://newspapers.com/article/the-news-and-observer-waugs-move-to-dig/142272264/|date=February 13, 2006|pages=1B, [https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-news-and-observer-campus/142272288/ 3B]|first=Janell|last=Ross|title=WAUG's move to digital TV means more programming|newspaper=The News and Observer|location=Raleigh, North Carolina|via=Newspapers.com|access-date=February 28, 2024}}</ref><!-- Mon --> The [[call sign]] was changed to WAUG-LP on April 9, 2012;<ref name=fcc-w68bktowaug>{{cite web|title=Call Sign History|url=http://licensing.fcc.gov/cgi-bin/ws.exe/prod/cdbs/pubacc/prod/call_hist.pl?Facility_id=62180&Callsign=WAUG-LP|work=CDBS Public Access|publisher=[[Federal Communications Commission]]|access-date=April 11, 2012}}</ref> it was modified to WAUG-LD shortly after being licensed for digital operation.
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In addition students majoring in the Journalism and Mass Communications program at "St. Aug's" have the opportunity to work at the station in a laboratory setting to gain real-life experience while pursuing their degree.<ref>{{cite web|title=Department of Journalism and Mass Communications|url=http://www.st-aug.edu/department-of-journalism-and-mass-communications-88.html|publisher=St. Augustine's University|access-date=March 27, 2014}}</ref>


St. Augustine's also owns radio station [[WAUG (AM)|WAUG]] (750 AM), which broadcasts talk shows and sports programs. For a period of time, the school housed (but didn't own) WRMY (channel 47), an [[Independent station (North America)|independent]] television station formerly based in [[Rocky Mount, North Carolina|Rocky Mount]] that moved its transmitter to Franklin County to provide better coverage to the Raleigh-Durham-Fayetteville [[media market|market]]. WRMY was sold to [[Paxson Communications]] in 1998 and became [[WRPX-TV|WRPX]], the area's Pax (now [[Ion Television|Ion]]) affiliate.
For a period of time, the school housed (but did not own) WRMY (channel 47), an independent station formerly based in [[Rocky Mount, North Carolina|Rocky Mount]] that moved its transmitter to [[Franklin County, North Carolina|Franklin County]] to provide better coverage to the Raleigh–[[Durham, North Carolina|Durham]]–[[Fayetteville, North Carolina|Fayetteville]] [[media market|market]]. WRMY was sold to [[Paxson Communications]] in 1998 and became [[WRPX]], the area's Pax (now [[Ion Television|Ion]]) outlet.

WAUG-LD signed on in 1988 as W68BK. It became WAUG-LP on April 9, 2012,<ref name=fcc-w68bktowaug>{{cite web|title=Call Sign History|url=http://licensing.fcc.gov/cgi-bin/ws.exe/prod/cdbs/pubacc/prod/call_hist.pl?Facility_id=62180&Callsign=WAUG-LP|work=CDBS Public Access|publisher=[[Federal Communications Commission]]|access-date=April 11, 2012}}</ref> though the station has long branded as "WAUG-TV". The call sign was changed to WAUG-LD, shortly after being licensed for digital operation.


==Subchannel==
==Subchannel==
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
|+ Subchannel of WAUG-LD<ref> https://www.rabbitears.info/market.php?request=print_station&facility_id=62180</ref>
|+ Subchannel of WAUG-LD<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.rabbitears.info/market.php?request=print_station&facility_id=62180 | title=TV query for WAUG-LD|website=[[RabbitEars]]}}</ref>
! scope="col" | [[Digital subchannel#United States|Channel]]
! scope="col" | [[Digital subchannel#United States|Channel]]
! scope="col" | [[Display resolution|Res.]]
! scope="col" | [[Display resolution|Res.]]
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! scope="row" | 8.1
! scope="row" | 8.1
| [[480i]] || [[4:3]] || WAUG-LD || Main WAUG-LD programming
| [[480i]] || [[4:3]] || WAUG-LD || Main WAUG-LD programming
|-
|}
|}


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==External links==
==External links==
*{{Official website|http://www.waug-network.com/tv/}}
*{{Official website|https://www.st-aug.edu/waug/}}
*{{FCC-LMS-Facility|62180|WAUG-LD}}


{{Raleigh-Durham TV}}
{{Raleigh-Durham TV}}
{{Raleigh, North Carolina}}
{{Raleigh, North Carolina}}


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[[Category:African-American television]]
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Latest revision as of 14:41, 15 March 2024

WAUG-LD
Channels
BrandingWAUG-TV 68
Programming
Affiliations8.1: Independent
Ownership
OwnerSt. Augustine's University
WAUG
History
First air date
1988; 37 years ago (1988)
Former call signs
  • W68BK (1988–2012)
  • WAUG-LP (2012–2014)
Former channel number(s)
  • Analog: 68 (UHF, 1988–2014)
  • Digital: 8 (VHF, 2014–2022)
Call sign meaning
St. Augustine's University
Technical information[1]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID62180
ClassLD
ERP3 kW
HAAT80.4 m (264 ft)
Transmitter coordinates35°47′28″N 78°37′9″W / 35.79111°N 78.61917°W / 35.79111; -78.61917 (WAUG-LD)
Links
Public license information
LMS
Websitewww.st-aug.edu/waug/

WAUG-LD (channel 8) is a low-power independent television station in Raleigh, North Carolina, United States, owned by St. Augustine's University. Much of its programming is oriented towards the African-American community, which include gospel music, religious programming, and community affairs. In addition, students majoring in the Journalism and Mass Communications program at "St. Aug's" have the opportunity to work at the station in a laboratory setting to gain real-life experience while pursuing their degree.[2] St. Augustine's also owns radio station WAUG (750 AM), which broadcasts talk shows and sports programs.

WAUG-LD signed on in 1988 as W68BK, though even early on it was known as "WAUG-TV". It aired a community bulletin board before affiliating with Channel America in 1989.[3] It was added to the local cable system in 1992.[4] It aired local programming and content from the Black Family Channel.[5][6] The call sign was changed to WAUG-LP on April 9, 2012;[7] it was modified to WAUG-LD shortly after being licensed for digital operation.

For a period of time, the school housed (but did not own) WRMY (channel 47), an independent station formerly based in Rocky Mount that moved its transmitter to Franklin County to provide better coverage to the Raleigh–Durham–Fayetteville market. WRMY was sold to Paxson Communications in 1998 and became WRPX, the area's Pax (now Ion) outlet.

Subchannel

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Subchannel of WAUG-LD[8]
Channel Res. Aspect Short name Programming
8.1 480i 4:3 WAUG-LD Main WAUG-LD programming

References

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  1. ^ "Facility Technical Data for WAUG-LD". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  2. ^ "Department of Journalism and Mass Communications". St. Augustine's University. Archived from the original on September 28, 2014. Retrieved March 27, 2014.
  3. ^ Brooks, Kim (March 13, 1990). "St. Aug's offers alternative TV station; school's president tunes in to project". The News and Observer. Raleigh, North Carolina. p. 2B. Retrieved February 28, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
  4. ^ Langford, Bob (May 1, 1992). "Local news gets earlier and earlier". The News and Observer. Raleigh, North Carolina. p. 1D, 2D. Archived from the original on March 30, 2023. Retrieved March 30, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
  5. ^ Ranii, David (January 7, 2005). "TV station may go digital". The News and Observer. Raleigh, North Carolina. pp. 1D, 3D. Retrieved February 28, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
  6. ^ Ross, Janell (February 13, 2006). "WAUG's move to digital TV means more programming". The News and Observer. Raleigh, North Carolina. pp. 1B, 3B. Retrieved February 28, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
  7. ^ "Call Sign History". CDBS Public Access. Federal Communications Commission. Retrieved April 11, 2012.
  8. ^ "TV query for WAUG-LD". RabbitEars.
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