XHAL-TDT (channel 5) is a television station in Acapulco, Mexico, owned and operated by Grupo Televisa. The station carries the Canal 5 network. It was founded by Televisora de Acapulco, S.A., initially relaying XHTV from the capital.
Telesistema Mexicano, by means of Televisora de Acapulco, obtained a license for channel 4 in Acapulco on February 15, 1962.[2][3] On July 2, 1969, both XHAL and XHAP became operational.[2] Some sources say that XHAL started broadcasting in September 1967. It was an affiliate of XHTV in its early years,[4] but by 1981, it had become a relay of XHGC.[5] Both Acapulco stations were relays from Mexico City.[6]
| Channel | Video | Aspect | Callsign | Network | Programming |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.1 | 1080i | 16:9 | XHAP | Canal 5-HD | Main XHAL-TV Programming |
XHAL shut down its analog signal on December 31, 2015, in line with other stations in the state of Guerrero.[7] On October 25, 2016, it requested IFT the installation of a transmitter to cover shadow areas nearby.[8]
