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VSB-TV was a television station located in Hamilton, Bermuda, and served as an affiliate of the American network CBS.
Answer: False
Explanation: VSB-TV was an affiliate of the American network NBC, not CBS, and was located in Hamilton, Bermuda.
The DeFontes Group, owner of VSB-TV, also operated several radio stations on the island of Bermuda.
Answer: True
Explanation: The DeFontes Group, owner of VSB-TV, also owned and operated radio stations on Bermuda, initiating VSB Radio in 1983.
VSB-TV broadcast on analog channel 13 and was officially branded as VSB TV-13.
Answer: False
Explanation: VSB-TV broadcast on analog channel 11 and was branded as VSB TV-11, having moved from an initial attempt on channel 13.
The DeFontes Broadcasting Company initiated its radio operations with VSB Radio in 1983.
Answer: True
Explanation: The DeFontes Broadcasting Company indeed started its radio station, VSB Radio, in 1983.
The DeFontes Broadcasting Company decided to expand into television transmissions in 1995.
Answer: False
Explanation: The DeFontes Broadcasting Company decided to expand into television transmissions in 1990, not 1995.
During its initial television transmission tests in 1990, VSB-TV experienced a power outage that delayed its launch.
Answer: False
Explanation: During its initial tests in 1990, VSB-TV's launch was delayed by a lightning strike that disabled the transmitter on channel 13, not a general power outage.
VSB-TV overcame its initial technical issue by repairing the damaged transmitter on channel 13.
Answer: False
Explanation: VSB-TV overcame the technical issue by building a new transmitter on channel 11, rather than repairing the damaged one on channel 13.
Within a year of its launch, VSB-TV had established the 'VSB Evening News,' a dedicated half-hour news bulletin.
Answer: False
Explanation: VSB-TV established the 'VSB Evening News' within six months of its launch, not within a year.
VSB-TV was the first station in Bermuda to utilize virtual sets and regular sports and weather segments with moving maps.
Answer: True
Explanation: VSB-TV pioneered the use of chroma key, virtual sets, and advanced sports and weather segments with moving maps in Bermuda.
Which company owned VSB-TV and also operated radio stations in Bermuda?
Answer: The DeFontes Group
Explanation: The DeFontes Group owned VSB-TV and also operated radio stations on Bermuda, including VSB Radio which started in 1983.
On which analog channel did VSB-TV broadcast?
Answer: Channel 11
Explanation: VSB-TV broadcast on analog channel 11, having established a new transmitter there after an issue with channel 13.
In what year did the DeFontes Broadcasting Company decide to expand into television transmissions?
Answer: 1990
Explanation: The DeFontes Broadcasting Company made the decision to expand into television transmissions in 1990.
What significant technical setback did VSB-TV encounter during its initial television transmission tests in 1990?
Answer: A lightning strike disabled the transmitter on channel 13.
Explanation: During its initial tests in 1990, a lightning strike disabled the transmitter on channel 13, preventing VSB-TV from launching regular broadcasts.
What local news program did VSB-TV establish within six months of its launch?
Answer: 'VSB Evening News'
Explanation: Within six months of its launch, VSB-TV began producing the 'VSB Evening News,' a dedicated half-hour news bulletin.
Which of the following technological innovations was VSB-TV the first in Bermuda to employ?
Answer: Chroma key and virtual sets
Explanation: VSB-TV was the first station in Bermuda to employ chroma key, virtual sets, and advanced sports and weather segments with moving maps.
VSB-TV's programming schedule operated an hour behind the Eastern Time Zone.
Answer: False
Explanation: VSB-TV's programming schedule operated an hour *ahead* of the Eastern Time Zone.
Prime time programming on VSB-TV typically commenced at 8 p.m. Atlantic Time.
Answer: False
Explanation: Prime time programming on VSB-TV typically commenced at 9 p.m. Atlantic Time.
The American morning program 'Today' was broadcast live on VSB-TV starting at 8 a.m. Atlantic Time.
Answer: True
Explanation: The 'Today' program was indeed broadcast live on VSB-TV starting at 8 a.m. Atlantic Time.
VSB-TV's late local news was typically broadcast at 11 p.m. Atlantic Time.
Answer: False
Explanation: VSB-TV's late local news was typically broadcast at midnight Atlantic Time.
Syndicated programs like 'Access Hollywood Live' and 'The Ellen DeGeneres Show' were part of VSB-TV's schedule.
Answer: True
Explanation: VSB-TV's programming schedule included syndicated shows such as 'Access Hollywood Live' and 'The Ellen DeGeneres Show'.
Other station newscasts on VSB-TV were broadcast at 6 p.m. and 10 p.m. Atlantic Time.
Answer: False
Explanation: Other station newscasts on VSB-TV were broadcast at 7 p.m. Atlantic Time and 8:30 p.m. Atlantic Time.
The 'NBC Nightly News' aired live on VSB-TV at 7:30 p.m. Atlantic Time.
Answer: True
Explanation: The 'NBC Nightly News' was broadcast live on VSB-TV at 7:30 p.m. Atlantic Time.
VSB-TV maintained its NBC affiliation from 1991 until 2014.
Answer: True
Explanation: VSB-TV maintained its NBC affiliation throughout its operational period, from 1991 until 2014.
What was the primary American network affiliation of VSB-TV?
Answer: NBC
Explanation: VSB-TV was an affiliate of the American network NBC from 1991 until 2014.
How did VSB-TV's programming schedule relate to the Eastern Time Zone?
Answer: It operated an hour ahead of the Eastern Time Zone.
Explanation: VSB-TV's schedule operated an hour ahead of the Eastern Time Zone without any delays.
At what time did prime time programming typically commence on VSB-TV?
Answer: 9 p.m. Atlantic Time
Explanation: Prime time programming on VSB-TV typically began at 9 p.m. Atlantic Time.
When was the 'Today' program broadcast live on VSB-TV?
Answer: 8 a.m. Atlantic Time
Explanation: The 'Today' program was broadcast live on VSB-TV starting at 8 a.m. Atlantic Time.
Which of the following syndicated television programs was part of VSB-TV's schedule?
Answer: 'Access Hollywood Live'
Explanation: VSB-TV's programming included syndicated shows such as 'Access Hollywood Live' and 'The Ellen DeGeneres Show'.
At what time did the 'NBC Nightly News' air live on VSB-TV?
Answer: 7:30 p.m. Atlantic Time
Explanation: The 'NBC Nightly News' was broadcast live on VSB-TV at 7:30 p.m. Atlantic Time.
VSB-TV began airing in June 1991 and ceased over-the-air broadcasting on August 31, 2014.
Answer: True
Explanation: VSB-TV commenced broadcasting in June 1991 and its over-the-air transmissions concluded on August 31, 2014.
The immediate reason for VSB-TV discontinuing over-the-air broadcasts in 2014 was a government mandate to switch to a new digital format.
Answer: False
Explanation: The immediate reason for VSB-TV's cessation of over-the-air broadcasting was financial difficulties and its failure to launch digital operations in ATSC, not a government mandate.
After VSB-TV suspended over-the-air broadcasts, its news operation continued online for two additional years before the DeFontes Group ceased all operations.
Answer: False
Explanation: VSB-TV's news operation continued online for one additional year, not two, after over-the-air broadcasts were suspended.
The DeFontes Group closed its television business because a major competitor acquired their assets.
Answer: False
Explanation: The DeFontes Group closed its television business due to the prohibitive cost of converting to digital broadcasting, not an acquisition by a competitor.
On August 29, 2014, VSB's ownership announced that over-the-air broadcasting would be suspended indefinitely.
Answer: True
Explanation: VSB's ownership publicly announced the indefinite suspension of over-the-air broadcasting on August 29, 2014.
The suspension of VSB-TV's over-the-air broadcasting took effect on September 1, 2014.
Answer: False
Explanation: The suspension of VSB-TV's over-the-air broadcasting took effect on August 31, 2014.
The DeFontes Group attributed the suspension of VSB-TV's over-the-air broadcasting to increasing operational costs.
Answer: False
Explanation: The DeFontes Group attributed the suspension of VSB-TV's over-the-air broadcasting to declining advertising revenues leading to continuous financial deficits.
VSB's ownership hoped the station might reorganize and resume broadcasting in the future after suspending over-the-air broadcasts.
Answer: True
Explanation: VSB's ownership did express a hope for future reorganization and resumption of broadcasting after the suspension.
After ceasing over-the-air broadcasts, VSB continued to provide news through a weekly 20-minute video stream.
Answer: False
Explanation: After ceasing over-the-air broadcasts, VSB continued to provide news through a *daily* 20-minute video stream, not weekly.
The announcement that the DeFontes Group would completely cease all its remaining operations was made on September 1, 2015.
Answer: True
Explanation: The announcement of the DeFontes Group's complete cessation of all remaining operations was indeed made on September 1, 2015.
A total of 25 staff members were laid off when the DeFontes Group ceased all operations.
Answer: False
Explanation: A total of 19 staff members were laid off when the DeFontes Group ceased all operations, not 25.
VSB's news director attributed the company's complete closure to 'declining advertising revenues concurrent with the explosion of electronic media'.
Answer: True
Explanation: VSB's news director explicitly attributed the company's complete closure to 'declining advertising revenues concurrent with the explosion of electronic media,' referring to it as their 'death knell'.
DeFontes Broadcasting completely ceased all operations, including radio and online streaming, on October 31, 2015.
Answer: False
Explanation: DeFontes Broadcasting completely ceased all operations on September 30, 2015, not October 31, 2015.
When did VSB-TV cease its over-the-air broadcasts?
Answer: August 31, 2014
Explanation: VSB-TV concluded its over-the-air broadcasting on August 31, 2014.
What was a primary reason for VSB-TV discontinuing its over-the-air broadcasts in 2014?
Answer: Financial difficulties and failure to launch digital operations in ATSC.
Explanation: VSB-TV ceased over-the-air broadcasting primarily due to financial difficulties and its inability to launch digital operations in the ATSC format.
How long did VSB-TV's news operation continue online after its over-the-air broadcasts were suspended?
Answer: One year
Explanation: After the suspension of over-the-air broadcasts, VSB-TV's news operation continued online for an additional year.
What was the fundamental reason for the DeFontes Group's decision to completely close its television business?
Answer: The process of converting to digital broadcasting was too costly.
Explanation: The DeFontes Group ultimately closed its television business because the process of converting to digital broadcasting was deemed too costly for the company to undertake.
When did VSB's ownership publicly announce the indefinite suspension of over-the-air broadcasting?
Answer: August 29, 2014
Explanation: VSB's ownership announced the indefinite suspension of over-the-air broadcasting on August 29, 2014.
What financial challenge did the DeFontes Group identify as the primary reason for suspending VSB-TV's over-the-air broadcasting?
Answer: Declining advertising revenues leading to continuous financial deficits.
Explanation: The DeFontes Group cited declining advertising revenues, resulting in continuous financial deficits, as the primary reason for suspending VSB-TV's over-the-air broadcasting.
How did VSB continue to deliver news content immediately following the cessation of its over-the-air broadcasts?
Answer: Via a daily 20-minute video stream called 'VSB News Online'.
Explanation: After ceasing over-the-air broadcasts, VSB continued to provide news through a daily 20-minute video stream called 'VSB News Online' for another year.
When was the announcement made that the DeFontes Group would completely cease all its remaining operations?
Answer: September 1, 2015
Explanation: The announcement that the DeFontes Group would completely cease all its remaining operations was made on September 1, 2015.
How many employees were impacted by the DeFontes Group's decision to cease all operations?
Answer: 19
Explanation: All 19 staff members of the DeFontes Group were laid off when the company ceased its operations.
What did VSB's news director describe as the 'death knell' for the company?
Answer: Declining advertising revenues concurrent with the explosion of electronic media.
Explanation: VSB's news director described 'declining advertising revenues concurrent with the explosion of electronic media' as the 'death knell' for the company.
What was the final date on which DeFontes Broadcasting completely ceased all its operations, including radio and online streaming?
Answer: September 30, 2015
Explanation: DeFontes Broadcasting completely ceased all operations, including its radio stations and online streaming services, on September 30, 2015.
VSB-TV's launch increased the total number of television stations in Bermuda to three, reintroducing competition.
Answer: True
Explanation: The launch of VSB-TV indeed reintroduced television competition in Bermuda, bringing the total number of stations to three.
Eight years before VSB-TV's launch, a merger of radio and television assets had reduced competition in Bermuda's television market.
Answer: True
Explanation: In 1983, eight years before VSB-TV's launch, a merger between the Capital Broadcasting Company and the Bermuda Broadcasting Company had reduced competition in the market.
ZFB-TV 19 is listed as a current broadcast television station in Bermuda, primarily affiliated with CBS.
Answer: False
Explanation: ZFB-TV 19 is listed as a current broadcast television station in Bermuda, primarily affiliated with ABC, not CBS.
What was the broader impact of VSB-TV's launch on the television broadcasting landscape in Bermuda?
Answer: It reintroduced television competition, increasing stations to three.
Explanation: VSB-TV's launch reintroduced television competition to Bermuda, increasing the total number of television stations in the territory to three.
Which current broadcast television station in Bermuda is primarily affiliated with ABC?
Answer: ZFB-TV 19
Explanation: ZFB-TV 19 is listed as a current broadcast television station in Bermuda, primarily affiliated with ABC.
Which of the following is a suggested related topic for further exploration concerning telecommunications in Bermuda?
Answer: Bermuda Radio
Explanation: The source material suggests 'Bermuda Radio' and 'Telecommunications in Bermuda' as related topics for further exploration.
WNBC 4, an NBC affiliate from New York City, was available exclusively on cable in Bermuda.
Answer: True
Explanation: WNBC 4, an NBC affiliate from New York City, is indeed listed as a continental broadcast station available only on cable in Bermuda.
Cayman 27 is listed as a current television station operating in the Cayman Islands.
Answer: False
Explanation: Cayman 27 is listed as a *defunct* television station in the Cayman Islands, not a current one.
Which continental broadcast station from New York City, affiliated with NBC, is available solely on cable in Bermuda?
Answer: WNBC 4
Explanation: WNBC 4, an NBC affiliate from New York City, is a continental broadcast station available only on cable in Bermuda.
Which continental broadcast station from Toronto, affiliated with CBC, is accessible only via cable in Bermuda?
Answer: CBLT-DT 5
Explanation: CBLT-DT 5, a CBC affiliate from Toronto, is a continental broadcast station available only on cable in Bermuda.
Which of the following is listed as a defunct television station in the Cayman Islands?
Answer: Cayman 27
Explanation: Cayman 27 is listed as a defunct television station in the Cayman Islands.
What is the name of the television station listed for the Falkland Islands?
Answer: FITV
Explanation: FITV, or Falkland Islands Television, is listed as the television station for the Falkland Islands.