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AFN Spectrum is the third channel of the
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. It started in 1997 as more of a conservative culture-oriented channel with programming from cable networks and classic TV series. In a way, it mimicked the "superstation" concept from cablecasters TBS and
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. However, the Spectrum lineup currently contains more conventional programming, like ''
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'', as some of the public television and classic fare that made up Spectrum is being reduced but remain the primary constant on the channel.


History

AFN launched Spectrum on March 23, 1997. In its early years the channel ran on an eight-hour wheel with documentaries, cartoons, classic TV series and movies. The launch of the channel came after that of NewSports. In 2003, with the announcement of the launch of AFN Movie and AFN Family for 2004, AFN Spectrum would reduce its movie and family programming as consequence. The move enabled Spectrum to increase its cultural output. The channel had absorbed all of the shows that were deemed "objectionable" by AFN Prime.New AFN TV channel targets 18-35 male audience
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References

{{reflist American Forces Network Television channels and stations established in 1997