WPHA-CD, UHF (
UHF
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digital
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channel 24), is a
low-powered,
Class A television station
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licensed
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to
Philadelphia
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,
Pennsylvania
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,
United States
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. Its
transmitter
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is located in the
Roxborough, Philadelphia
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antenna farm
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. The station is owned by D.T.V. LLC of
Cheyenne, Wyoming
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.
Digital channels
The station's digital signal is
multiplexed
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:
Although WHPA mostly airs infomercials, they are required to meet
E/I programming rules as Class A station. They air a 2 hour block of childrens programming on Tuesday and Friday mornings, currently featuring ''Zebby's Zoo'' and ''Do You Ever Wonder?''.
Aside from E/I programming, WHPA airs a weekly talk series ''Love to Talk'', featuring topics that are important to the community. The show airs on Friday mornings.
References
External links
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RabbitEars.Info -- Station Information for Facility ID 72278 (WPHA)TV Fool website (local TV signals, distance, direction and strength)
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