WOFT-LD
WOFT-LD (channel 8) is a low-power television station in Orlando, Florida, United States, affiliated with Retro TV and owned by Bridge Media Networks. The station's transmitter is located in unincorporated Bithlo, Florida.[1]
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| Founded | March 9, 2005 |
First air date | 2005 |
Former call signs | W08EA (2005–2008) WOFT-LP (2008–2011) |
Call sign meaning | Orlando, Florida Television |
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Licensing authority | FCC |
| Facility ID | 128367 |
| Class | LD |
| ERP | 3 kW |
| HAAT | 342.2 m (1,123 ft) |
| Transmitter coordinates | 28°35′12.6″N 81°4′57.5″W |
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Public license information | LMS |
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]
Subchannels
The station's digital signal is multiplexed:
| Channel | Res. | Aspect | Short name | Programming |
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| 8.1 | 480i | 4:3 | WOFT-LD | Retro TV |
| 8.2 | Heartland | |||
| 8.3 | Ace TV | |||
| 8.4 | Rev'n | |||
| 8.5 | Classic Reruns TV | |||
| 8.6 | Blank | |||
| 8.7 | ||||
| 8.8 | Sports News Highlights |
References
- "WOFT-LD Orlando, FL".
- "FCCInfo Results".
- Adam Jacobson (October 26, 2022). "NewsNet Secures More Florida O&Os". Radio & Television Business Report. Streamline-RBR, Inc. Retrieved October 26, 2022.
- "Notification of Consummation". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission. January 6, 2023. Retrieved January 9, 2023.