Antenne A is the first private television channel in the

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. The channel was established and put into operation in 1991.

History

Antenne A started broadcasting in 1991, one year after Mobutu's regime changed. The channel was founded by the Franco-Israeli businessman David Zandon, with Congolese, Israeli and Belgian investors. Broadcasts started on June 13 that year using a 20W UHF transmitter on channel 21 in

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. Its programming was shown over two periods, 12pm to 2pm and 5pm to 10pm. Its initial programming consisted of cartoons and action films. Initially it was a "money-making" entertainment channel before becoming an independent generalist outlet. On April 14, 1993, the channel moved from encrypted to free-to-air broadcasting and aired its first broadcast on April 24. In 1994, Antenne A moves from its UHF frequency to a VHF one. The transmitter was definitevly installed in May 1997, at 500W. As of 2000, Antenne A rebroadcast parts of

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's schedule. In 2006, Antenne A broadcast all events of ''Fréquence Stars''.

References

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External links

Official site
French-language television networks Television channels and stations established in 1991 Television stations in the Democratic Republic of the Congo