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The FCC granted the construction permit for WOLF-TV in the early 1970s.
Answer: False
Explanation: The original construction permit for the station, then intended as WERF, was granted by the FCC on September 30, 1982, not in the early 1970s.
The station that eventually became WOLF-TV initially held the call letters WWLF-TV.
Answer: True
Explanation: Prior to adopting the WOLF-TV call sign, the station operated under the call sign WWLF-TV. The station's initial construction permit was granted under the call sign WERF.
WERF's initial transmitter location was chosen to maximize coverage in Scranton and Wilkes-Barre.
Answer: False
Explanation: WERF's initial transmitter location, south of Hazleton, was suitable for its city of license but did not provide adequate coverage for the primary markets of Scranton and Wilkes-Barre.
Scranton TV Partners was the final entity to complete the station construction before it went on air.
Answer: True
Explanation: Scranton TV Partners acquired the construction permit in February 1985 and was responsible for completing the station's construction before its initial broadcast.
WWLF-TV initially operated as a satellite station for an independent WOLF-TV on channel 38.
Answer: True
Explanation: Upon its debut in June 1985, WWLF-TV functioned as a satellite station for the co-owned WOLF-TV (channel 38), which was then an independent station.
When did the FCC grant the original construction permit for WOLF-TV?
Answer: September 30, 1982
Explanation: The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) granted the original construction permit for the station on September 30, 1982.
What was the original call sign granted to the station before it became WOLF-TV?
Answer: WERF
Explanation: The station was initially granted the call sign WERF.
What problem did the initial transmitter location for WERF cause regarding market coverage?
Answer: It could only serve Hazleton, not Scranton or Wilkes-Barre.
Explanation: The initial transmitter location for WERF was situated such that it could adequately serve its city of license, Hazleton, but failed to provide sufficient coverage to the primary markets of Scranton and Wilkes-Barre.
When WWLF-TV first aired in June 1985, what was its relationship to WOLF-TV (channel 38)?
Answer: It was a satellite station for WOLF-TV.
Explanation: Upon its initial broadcast in June 1985, WWLF-TV functioned as a satellite station for the co-owned WOLF-TV, which was then an independent station operating on channel 38.
New Age Media, LLC is the current owner of WOLF-TV and operates it independently of other stations.
Answer: False
Explanation: While New Age Media, LLC is identified as the owner, WOLF-TV operates under a master service agreement managed by Sinclair Broadcast Group, indicating it is not operated independently.
CP Media, LLC acquired WOLF-TV in 2007, ending all operational agreements with WSWB.
Answer: False
Explanation: CP Media, LLC acquired WOLF-TV in January 2007. While WOLF-TV and WSWB were no longer co-owned, a local marketing agreement (LMA) was established, allowing for continued common operation.
Sinclair Broadcast Group was initially set to purchase WOLF-TV directly from New Age Media in 2013.
Answer: False
Explanation: In 2013, New Age Media announced plans to sell WOLF-TV to Sinclair Broadcast Group. However, Sinclair ultimately purchased the non-license assets and began operating the station via a master service agreement, rather than a direct purchase of license assets.
WOLF-TV began operating under Sinclair Broadcast Group's management via a master service agreement in late 2014.
Answer: True
Explanation: Following the withdrawal of the initial sale application, Sinclair Broadcast Group commenced operations of WOLF-TV and associated stations through a master service agreement effective November 1, 2014.
Who is identified as the flagship property owner of WOLF-TV?
Answer: New Age Media, LLC
Explanation: New Age Media, LLC is identified as the owner of WOLF-TV, which serves as its flagship property.
Which company acquired WOLF-TV in January 2007?
Answer: CP Media, LLC
Explanation: CP Media, LLC acquired WOLF-TV in January 2007.
What operational arrangement began in late 2014 involving WOLF-TV and Sinclair Broadcast Group?
Answer: Sinclair began operating the stations via a master service agreement.
Explanation: In late 2014, Sinclair Broadcast Group commenced operations of WOLF-TV and its associated stations through a master service agreement.
The primary network affiliation for WOLF-TV is the Fox network.
Answer: True
Explanation: WOLF-TV's primary network affiliation is with the Fox Broadcasting Company, carrying its programming on its main digital channel.
WWLF-TV joined the Fox network affiliation in the mid-1980s.
Answer: True
Explanation: WWLF-TV became a charter affiliate of the Fox network on October 9, 1986, which falls within the mid-1980s timeframe.
In 1998, the WOLF-TV call sign moved to channel 38, while channel 56 became WSWB.
Answer: False
Explanation: On November 1, 1998, the WOLF-TV call sign was moved to channel 56, establishing it as the sole Fox outlet in the region. The station previously on channel 56 became WSWB.
What is the primary network affiliation of WOLF-TV?
Answer: Fox Network
Explanation: WOLF-TV's primary network affiliation is with the Fox Network.
What network did WWLF-TV become a charter affiliate of in October 1986?
Answer: Fox
Explanation: In October 1986, WWLF-TV became one of the charter affiliates of the newly formed Fox network.
What change occurred on November 1, 1998, concerning WOLF-TV's channel and programming?
Answer: The WOLF-TV call sign moved to channel 56, becoming the sole Fox outlet.
Explanation: On November 1, 1998, the WOLF-TV call sign was transferred to channel 56, establishing it as the primary Fox affiliate for the region. The station previously on channel 56 was rebranded as WSWB.
Which network's programming is carried on WOLF-TV's subchannel 56.2?
Answer: The CW
Explanation: WOLF-TV's subchannel 56.2 carries programming from The CW Network.
Why is WQMY, the MyNetworkTV affiliate, simulcast on WOLF-DT3?
Answer: Because WQMY's transmitter location hinders over-the-air reception in the primary market.
Explanation: WQMY is simulcast on WOLF-DT3 to ensure viewers in the primary market can access its programming, as its own transmitter location presents reception challenges.
WOLF-TV's virtual channel number is 38.
Answer: False
Explanation: WOLF-TV's virtual channel number is 56. Its digital broadcast signal is transmitted on UHF channel 45, and its primary digital channel (56.1) is presented to viewers as virtual channel 56.
WOLF-TV's transmitter was damaged in late 2011, causing a temporary programming disruption.
Answer: True
Explanation: The station's transmitter sustained damage on December 4, 2011, necessitating a temporary disruption in programming that lasted approximately one month.
WOLF-TV broadcasts its digital signal on channel 22.
Answer: True
Explanation: WOLF-TV transmits its digital signal on UHF channel 22.
WOLF-TV ceased broadcasting its analog signal on channel 56 in 2009.
Answer: True
Explanation: The station concluded its analog broadcasts on UHF channel 56 on January 19, 2009, as part of the nationwide digital television transition.
After the analog shutdown, WOLF-TV's digital signal moved to UHF channel 56.
Answer: False
Explanation: Following the analog shutdown, WOLF-TV's digital signal continued broadcasting on its pre-transition UHF channel 45, while maintaining virtual channel 56.
WOLF-TV's effective radiated power (ERP) is approximately 510 meters.
Answer: False
Explanation: The effective radiated power (ERP) of WOLF-TV is 220 kW. The figure of 510 meters refers to the height above average terrain (HAAT) of its transmitter.
The transmitter for WOLF-TV is located on Penobscot Knob.
Answer: True
Explanation: The transmitter for WOLF-TV is situated at the Penobscot Knob antenna farm, a significant broadcast infrastructure site in the region.
WOLF-TV operates translators to improve signal reception in mountainous areas and near wind turbines.
Answer: True
Explanation: Translators are employed by WOLF-TV to overcome signal reception challenges posed by the region's mountainous terrain and interference from wind turbines.
What is WOLF-TV's virtual channel number?
Answer: 56
Explanation: The virtual channel number assigned to WOLF-TV is 56.
How was WOLF-TV's programming maintained for about a month after its transmitter was damaged in December 2011?
Answer: It was broadcast on WBRE's 28.2 subchannel.
Explanation: Following the transmitter damage in December 2011, WOLF-TV's programming was temporarily carried on WBRE's channel 28.2 subchannel for approximately one month.
What is the digital channel number used by WOLF-TV?
Answer: 22
Explanation: WOLF-TV broadcasts its digital signal on UHF channel 22.
What happened to WOLF-TV's analog signal on January 19, 2009?
Answer: It was shut down.
Explanation: On January 19, 2009, WOLF-TV ceased broadcasting its analog signal on channel 56 as part of the national digital television transition.
After the analog TV transition, WOLF-TV's digital signal continued broadcasting on which UHF channel?
Answer: Channel 45
Explanation: Following the analog shutdown, WOLF-TV's digital signal continued its broadcast on UHF channel 45.
What is the height above average terrain (HAAT) for WOLF-TV's transmitter?
Answer: 510 meters (1,673 feet)
Explanation: The height above average terrain (HAAT) for WOLF-TV's transmitter is 510 meters, equivalent to 1,673 feet.
WOLF-TV initially built an in-house news department to meet Fox's requirements in the early 1990s.
Answer: False
Explanation: In the early 1990s, due to facility limitations, WOLF-TV outsourced its local news production to WNEP-TV to fulfill Fox network affiliation requirements, rather than building an in-house department.
The first prime time newscast for WOLF-TV was produced by WBRE-TV.
Answer: False
Explanation: The initial prime time newscast for WOLF-TV was produced by WNEP-TV. WBRE-TV later took over production duties in 2010.
WBRE-TV took over the production of WOLF-TV's newscasts in 2010, expanding the show.
Answer: True
Explanation: In January 2010, WBRE-TV commenced production of WOLF-TV's nightly prime time newscasts, expanding the program's duration.
WOLF-TV began developing its own in-house news department starting in 2017.
Answer: False
Explanation: The transition to an in-house news department was planned to conclude by December 31, 2016, with hiring and development commencing in late 2016, rather than starting in 2017.
Anchors for WOLF-TV's current newscasts are based in South Bend, Indiana.
Answer: True
Explanation: Since January 1, 2017, the anchors for WOLF-TV's newscasts originate from a secondary set located at Sinclair's affiliate WSBT-TV in South Bend, Indiana.
Why did WOLF-TV initially outsource its local news production in the early 1990s?
Answer: Because Fox required affiliates to have news, and WOLF-TV lacked space.
Explanation: In the early 1990s, Fox required its affiliates to provide local news programming. WOLF-TV outsourced its news production due to insufficient facilities for an in-house department.
What was the name of the first prime time newscast produced by WNEP-TV for WOLF-TV?
Answer: Newswatch 16 at 10 on Fox 38
Explanation: The initial prime time newscast produced by WNEP-TV for WOLF-TV was titled 'Newswatch 16 at 10 on Fox 38'.
Which station began producing WOLF-TV's newscasts in 2010 under a new agreement?
Answer: WBRE-TV
Explanation: In January 2010, WBRE-TV assumed the responsibility for producing WOLF-TV's nightly prime time newscasts.
When did WOLF-TV plan to transition to an in-house news department, ending its outsourcing agreement?
Answer: December 31, 2016
Explanation: The outsourcing agreement was scheduled to conclude on December 31, 2016, marking the planned end of external news production and the transition to an in-house department.
From where do the anchors for WOLF-TV's current newscasts originate?
Answer: A secondary set at WSBT-TV in South Bend, Indiana
Explanation: The anchors for WOLF-TV's current newscasts originate from a secondary set located at WSBT-TV in South Bend, Indiana.
WOLF-TV is licensed to Scranton, Pennsylvania, and primarily serves the Wilkes-Barre area.
Answer: False
Explanation: WOLF-TV is licensed to Hazleton, Pennsylvania, although it serves the broader Northeastern Pennsylvania region, including the Wilkes-Barre area.
WOLF-TV shares studio facilities with its sister stations in Plains Township.
Answer: True
Explanation: The studio facilities for WOLF-TV are co-located with its sister stations on PA 315 in the Fox Hill section of Plains Township, Pennsylvania.
The call sign WOLF-TV is derived from the name of a type of canine.
Answer: True
Explanation: The call sign WOLF-TV is directly derived from the animal species 'Wolf'.
Which city is WOLF-TV licensed to?
Answer: Hazleton, Pennsylvania
Explanation: WOLF-TV is officially licensed to Hazleton, Pennsylvania.
Where are the studios for WOLF-TV and its sister stations located?
Answer: Fox Hill section of Plains Township
Explanation: The studios for WOLF-TV and its associated stations are located in the Fox Hill section of Plains Township, Pennsylvania.