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Study Guide: WNEU: Television Station History and Operations

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WNEU: Television Station History and Operations Study Guide

Founding and Early History (WGOT Era)

WNEU began broadcasting on August 14, 1987, under the call sign WGOT.

Answer: True

Explanation: The station commenced broadcasting operations on August 14, 1987, initially using the call sign WGOT.

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The original call sign WGOT was chosen because the station was initially located in the 'Golden Triangle' region of New Hampshire.

Answer: True

Explanation: The call sign WGOT was selected due to the station's initial location within the 'Golden Triangle' region of New Hampshire, comprising Manchester, Nashua, and Salem.

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Neal Cortell was the sole owner of WGOT when it first began broadcasting.

Answer: False

Explanation: Neal Cortell held a 50 percent stake in WGOT, meaning he was not the sole owner at the station's inception.

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WGOT aired a prime time newscast focused on New Hampshire in the early 1990s, which was later discontinued.

Answer: True

Explanation: During the early 1990s, WGOT broadcast a prime time newscast specifically targeting New Hampshire, which was subsequently discontinued in June 1994.

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The 'Golden Triangle' region is significant because it's where WNEU's transmitter is currently located.

Answer: False

Explanation: The 'Golden Triangle' region is significant as the origin of the station's original call sign, WGOT, not because it is the current location of WNEU's transmitter.

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What was WNEU's original call sign upon its first air date in August 1987?

Answer: WGOT

Explanation: Upon its initial broadcast date in August 1987, WNEU operated under the call sign WGOT.

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The original call sign WGOT was derived from which geographical area?

Answer: The 'Golden Triangle' region of New Hampshire

Explanation: The call sign WGOT was derived from the 'Golden Triangle' region of New Hampshire, an area encompassing Manchester, Nashua, and Salem.

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Ownership and Affiliation Transitions (1995-2002)

In the early 1990s, WGOT sued Fox Broadcasting Company, alleging a conspiracy to block its affiliation.

Answer: True

Explanation: In 1991, WGOT's owner, Paugus Television, initiated an antitrust lawsuit against Fox Broadcasting Company and its Boston affiliate, alleging a conspiracy to impede WGOT's efforts to secure an affiliation.

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Paxson Communications purchased WGOT in 1995 and immediately switched it to a Telemundo affiliation.

Answer: False

Explanation: Paxson Communications acquired WGOT in 1995 but initially switched its programming to infomercials and religious content as part of the Infomall TV Network (inTV), not directly to Telemundo.

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WGOT changed its call sign to WPXB and became a charter affiliate of Pax TV on January 20, 1998.

Answer: True

Explanation: On January 20, 1998, WGOT officially changed its call sign to WPXB and became a founding affiliate of the Pax TV network.

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WPXB dropped its Pax TV affiliation in 1999 because it was purchased by a rival network.

Answer: False

Explanation: WPXB ceased its Pax TV affiliation in 1999 because another station, WABU, was designated as the new Pax affiliate for the Boston market, not due to a purchase by a rival network.

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After dropping Pax TV, WPXB eventually switched its programming to Shop NBC (formerly ValueVision).

Answer: True

Explanation: Following the discontinuation of its Pax TV affiliation, WPXB adopted an infomercial programming format before transitioning to ValueVision, later known as Shop NBC.

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WNEU has never been affiliated with any network other than Telemundo and NBC.

Answer: False

Explanation: WNEU has held affiliations with networks beyond Telemundo and NBC, including inTV, Pax TV, and Shop NBC, during its operational history.

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What legal action did WGOT's owner take against Fox Broadcasting in the early 1990s?

Answer: An antitrust lawsuit alleging a conspiracy to block affiliation.

Explanation: In the early 1990s, WGOT's owner filed an antitrust lawsuit against Fox Broadcasting Company, alleging a conspiracy to prevent the station from securing an affiliation.

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Which company purchased WGOT in 1995, leading to a programming change?

Answer: Paxson Communications

Explanation: Paxson Communications acquired WGOT in 1995, which subsequently led to a change in its programming format.

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After being purchased by Paxson Communications, what type of programming did WGOT primarily air?

Answer: Infomercials and religious programming

Explanation: Following its acquisition by Paxson Communications, WGOT primarily aired infomercials and religious programming as an affiliate of the Infomall TV Network (inTV).

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On what date did WGOT change its call sign to WPXB and become affiliated with Pax TV?

Answer: January 20, 1998

Explanation: WGOT transitioned to the call sign WPXB and became affiliated with Pax TV on January 20, 1998.

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Why did WPXB lose its Pax TV affiliation in June 1999?

Answer: Another station (WABU) became the designated Pax affiliate for Boston.

Explanation: WPXB lost its Pax TV affiliation in June 1999 because WABU was designated as the new Pax affiliate for the Boston market.

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What programming format did WPXB adopt after dropping the Pax TV affiliation and before switching to ValueVision?

Answer: An infomercial format

Explanation: Following the cessation of its Pax TV affiliation, WPXB adopted an infomercial programming format prior to its eventual switch to ValueVision.

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What former affiliations has WNEU held throughout its history?

Answer: Univision

Explanation: Throughout its history, WNEU has held affiliations with networks such as inTV, Pax TV, and Shop NBC, in addition to operating as an independent station. Univision is not listed among its former affiliations.

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NBCUniversal and Telemundo Integration

The Telemundo Station Group, a division of NBCUniversal, owns and operates WNEU.

Answer: True

Explanation: NBCUniversal's Telemundo Station Group directly owns and operates WNEU, integrating it into its portfolio of Spanish-language television stations.

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NBC acquired WPXB in 2002 with the intention of making it an affiliate of the NBC network.

Answer: False

Explanation: NBC acquired WPXB in 2002 with the primary intention of establishing it as an owned-and-operated station for the Telemundo network, not the NBC network.

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The acquisition of WPXB by NBC established a direct owned-and-operated presence for the Telemundo network in Boston.

Answer: True

Explanation: NBC's acquisition of WPXB facilitated the establishment of a direct owned-and-operated presence for the Telemundo network within the Boston market.

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WPXB officially changed its call sign to WNEU on October 31, 2002.

Answer: True

Explanation: The station's call sign was officially changed from WPXB to WNEU on October 31, 2002.

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Following its integration into Telemundo, WNEU entered into a joint sales agreement with ZGS Communications, the owner of WTMU-LP.

Answer: True

Explanation: Upon integration into the Telemundo network, WNEU established a joint sales and time brokerage agreement with ZGS Communications, the proprietor of WTMU-LP.

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NBCUniversal retook full control of WNEU in April 2014 after the joint sales agreement expired.

Answer: True

Explanation: NBCUniversal regained complete operational control of WNEU in April 2014 upon the expiration of its joint sales agreement with ZGS Communications.

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WNEU is a sister station to NBC Sports Boston, both being owned by NBCUniversal.

Answer: True

Explanation: WNEU maintains a sister station relationship with NBC Sports Boston, both being owned by NBCUniversal and sharing operational infrastructure.

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Which entity owns and operates WNEU?

Answer: NBCUniversal's Telemundo Station Group

Explanation: WNEU is owned and operated by NBCUniversal's Telemundo Station Group, indicating direct management by the parent company of the Telemundo network.

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NBC acquired WPXB in 2002 primarily to establish which network's presence in Boston?

Answer: Telemundo

Explanation: NBC's acquisition of WPXB in 2002 was primarily aimed at establishing a stronger presence for the Telemundo network in the Boston market.

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When did WPXB officially become WNEU?

Answer: October 31, 2002

Explanation: The station officially changed its call sign from WPXB to WNEU on October 31, 2002.

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What type of agreement did WNEU enter into with ZGS Communications (owner of WTMU-LP) after joining Telemundo?

Answer: A joint sales and time brokerage agreement

Explanation: Following its integration into Telemundo, WNEU entered into a joint sales and time brokerage agreement with ZGS Communications, the owner of WTMU-LP.

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In April 2014, NBCUniversal did what regarding WNEU's operations?

Answer: Retook full control after a joint sales agreement expired.

Explanation: In April 2014, NBCUniversal reassumed full operational control of WNEU upon the expiration of its joint sales agreement with ZGS Communications.

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What is the relationship between WNEU and NBC Sports Boston?

Answer: WNEU is a sister station to NBC Sports Boston.

Explanation: WNEU maintains a sister station relationship with NBC Sports Boston, both being owned by NBCUniversal and sharing operational infrastructure.

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Operational and Technical Aspects

WNEU shares operational resources and spectrum with WBTS-CD, an NBC station licensed to Nashua, New Hampshire.

Answer: True

Explanation: WNEU shares operational resources and spectrum with WBTS-CD, an NBC station licensed to Nashua, New Hampshire, reflecting their common ownership under NBCUniversal.

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WNEU and WBTS-CD operate from separate studio facilities located in different states.

Answer: False

Explanation: WNEU and WBTS-CD share studio facilities located in Needham, Massachusetts, contradicting the assertion that they operate from separate facilities in different states.

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W54CN (later W40BO) was a low-power station used to extend WGOT's signal reach into Boston.

Answer: True

Explanation: The low-power station W54CN, subsequently renamed W40BO, served as a translator to extend WGOT's broadcast signal coverage into the Boston metropolitan area.

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WNEU maintained its main studio in Manchester, New Hampshire, until 2020, primarily for broadcast operations.

Answer: False

Explanation: While WNEU did maintain a facility in Manchester, New Hampshire, until 2020, its primary function was as a public file repository and contact point, not for extensive broadcast operations.

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WNEU broadcasts its digital signal on UHF channel 34, using virtual channel 60.

Answer: True

Explanation: WNEU transmits its digital signal utilizing UHF channel 34, while its virtual channel designation is 60.

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WNEU's analog signal was broadcast on channel 34.

Answer: False

Explanation: WNEU's analog signal was broadcast on UHF channel 60, not channel 34.

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WNEU ceased analog broadcasting on June 12, 2009.

Answer: True

Explanation: WNEU concluded its analog broadcasting operations on June 12, 2009, in accordance with the nationwide transition to digital television.

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WNEU's transmitter height above average terrain is approximately 1,227 feet.

Answer: True

Explanation: The transmitter for WNEU has a height above average terrain (HAAT) measuring approximately 1,227 feet (374 meters).

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WNEU shares operational resources and spectrum with which other television station?

Answer: WBTS-CD

Explanation: WNEU shares operational resources and spectrum with WBTS-CD, an NBC station licensed to Nashua, New Hampshire.

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Where are the shared studios for WNEU and WBTS-CD located?

Answer: Needham, Massachusetts

Explanation: The shared studio facilities for WNEU and WBTS-CD are located at the NBCU Boston Media Center in Needham, Massachusetts.

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What was the purpose of the low-power station W54CN (later W40BO) acquired by Paxson Communications?

Answer: To act as a translator to extend WGOT's signal reach into Boston.

Explanation: The low-power station W54CN (later W40BO) was acquired by Paxson Communications to function as a translator, thereby extending WGOT's signal coverage into the Boston area.

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Until 2020, WNEU had a studio facility primarily used for what purpose?

Answer: Serving as a local repository for the public file and contact point.

Explanation: Until 2020, WNEU's Manchester, New Hampshire studio facility primarily served as a repository for the station's public file and as a public contact point.

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WNEU broadcasts its digital signal on which UHF channel?

Answer: 34

Explanation: WNEU transmits its digital television signal on UHF channel 34.

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Programming and Market Development

WNEU primarily broadcasts English-language programming to the Boston market.

Answer: False

Explanation: WNEU serves as the Boston-area outlet for the Spanish-language network Telemundo, broadcasting Telemundo programming rather than primarily English-language content.

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WNEU launched its first local Spanish-language newscasts in August 2015.

Answer: True

Explanation: WNEU initiated its first local Spanish-language newscasts in August 2015, following an announcement in June of the same year.

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WNEU's newscasts were initially branded 'Noticiero Telemundo Nueva Inglaterra' and later changed to 'Noticiero Telemundo Boston'.

Answer: False

Explanation: WNEU's newscasts were initially branded 'Noticiero Telemundo Boston' and were later rebranded as 'Noticiero Telemundo Nueva Inglaterra' to reflect expanded regional coverage.

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WNEU's expanded newscasts began simulcasting on stations in Hartford and Providence.

Answer: True

Explanation: The expanded newscasts produced by WNEU were subsequently simulcast on television stations located in Hartford, Connecticut, and Providence, Rhode Island.

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WNEU's virtual channel 60.1 is used for Telemundo programming.

Answer: True

Explanation: Telemundo network programming is broadcast on WNEU's virtual channel 60.1.

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The branding 'Noticiero Telemundo Nueva Inglaterra' indicates an expansion of news coverage across New England.

Answer: True

Explanation: The adoption of the 'Noticiero Telemundo Nueva Inglaterra' branding signifies an intentional expansion of the station's news coverage to encompass the entire New England region.

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WNEU's virtual channel 60.2 carries TeleXitos programming.

Answer: True

Explanation: TeleXitos programming is broadcast on WNEU's virtual channel 60.2.

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The 'Noche Latina' broadcast in 2025 involved Spanish-language commentary for Boston Celtics games on WNEU.

Answer: False

Explanation: The 'Noche Latina' broadcast in 2025 featured Spanish-language commentary for Boston Celtics games, but it aired on NBC Sports Boston, not directly on WNEU.

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What is the primary network affiliation for WNEU in the Boston market?

Answer: Telemundo

Explanation: WNEU's primary network affiliation in the Boston market is with Telemundo, a Spanish-language television network.

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When did WNEU launch its own local Spanish-language newscasts?

Answer: 2015

Explanation: WNEU launched its inaugural local Spanish-language newscasts in August 2015.

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What was the initial branding of WNEU's newscasts?

Answer: Noticiero Telemundo Boston

Explanation: The initial branding for WNEU's local Spanish-language newscasts was 'Noticiero Telemundo Boston'.

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What programming is carried on WNEU's virtual channel 60.2?

Answer: TeleXitos

Explanation: TeleXitos programming is broadcast on WNEU's virtual channel 60.2.

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General Information and Identification

The call sign WNEU stands for 'Western New England University'.

Answer: False

Explanation: The call sign WNEU signifies 'New England Telemundo,' not 'Western New England University'.

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The FCC is the licensing authority for WNEU.

Answer: True

Explanation: The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) serves as the regulatory body responsible for licensing WNEU.

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The official website for WNEU is listed as www.telemundoboston.com.

Answer: False

Explanation: The official website for WNEU is www.telemundonuevainglaterra.com, not www.telemundoboston.com.

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WNEU's facility ID number is 51864.

Answer: True

Explanation: The facility identification number assigned to WNEU is 51864.

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What does the call sign WNEU signify?

Answer: New England Telemundo

Explanation: The call sign WNEU is intended to signify 'New England Telemundo,' reflecting its regional focus and network affiliation.

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