WTOO-CD
View on WikipediaWTOO-CD (channel 50) is a low-power, Class A television station in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, United States, affiliated with the digital multicast network Heroes & Icons. Owned by Sonshine Family Television, it is a sister station to Bethlehem, Pennsylvania–based WBPH-TV (channel 60). WTOO-CD's transmitter is located northwest of Johnstown, Pennsylvania in Laurel Ridge State Park along the Cambria–Westmoreland county line.
Key Information
History
[edit]WTOO-CD was owned by Benjamin Perez of Abacus Television until it was sold, along with four other TV stations, to Fifth Street Enterprises LLC in April 2015.[3][4][5]
On April 12, 2021, it was announced that WTOO-CD would be sold to Zebra Media, a sister company to Sonshine Family Television, for $450,000;[1] the sale was completed on June 1.[6]
Subchannels
[edit]The station's signal is multiplexed:
| Channel | Res. | Aspect | Short name | Programming |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50.1 | 480i | 16:9 | HEROES | Heroes & Icons |
| 50.2 | START | Start TV | ||
| 50.3 | CATCHY | Catchy Comedy | ||
| 50.4 | MOVIES | Movies! | ||
| 50.5 | 4:3 | GET TV | Get | |
| 50.6 | 16:9 | METOONS | MeTV Toons | |
| 50.7 | WBPH | Simulcast of WBPH-TV / Religious |
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Assignments". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission. April 12, 2021. Retrieved April 13, 2021.
- ^ "Facility Technical Data for WTOO-CD". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
- ^ "Station Trading Roundup: 2 Deals, $3M". TVNewsCheck. 14 April 2015. Retrieved 15 April 2015.
- ^ "Pa. LPTV Sale Includes Auction Escalator". TVNewsCheck. 10 April 2015. Retrieved 15 April 2015.
- ^ Seyler, Dave (10 April 2015). "Pennsylvania Class A Deal is All about Potential". Radio and Television Business Report. Retrieved 16 April 2015.
- ^ "Notification of Consummation". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission. June 2, 2021. Retrieved August 26, 2022.
- ^ "RabbitEars TV Query for WTOO". RabbitEars. Retrieved July 7, 2025.