Enter a player name to begin or load your saved progress.
WQMY is a television station licensed to Scranton, Pennsylvania, serving as an affiliate of MyNetworkTV.
Answer: False
Explanation: WQMY is licensed to Williamsport, Pennsylvania, not Scranton. It does, however, serve as a MyNetworkTV affiliate.
New Age Media, LLC, through its entity New Age Media of Pennsylvania License, LLC, is the owner of WQMY.
Answer: True
Explanation: The source explicitly states that WQMY is owned by New Age Media, LLC, through its entity New Age Media of Pennsylvania License, LLC.
WQMY's operations are managed by Sinclair Broadcast Group under a local marketing agreement (LMA).
Answer: False
Explanation: WQMY's operations are managed by Sinclair Broadcast Group under a master service agreement (MSA), not a local marketing agreement (LMA).
The shared studios for WQMY and its sister stations are located on Bald Eagle Mountain.
Answer: False
Explanation: The shared studios for WQMY and its sister stations are located on PA 315 in the Fox Hill section of Plains Township. The transmitter is on Bald Eagle Mountain.
WQMY maintains a separate website for its content.
Answer: False
Explanation: WQMY does not have a separate website; its content is integrated with that of its sister station, WOLF-TV.
Public license information for WQMY is only available through its public file at the station's physical location.
Answer: False
Explanation: Public license information for WQMY is available through its public file and the FCC's Licensing and Management System (LMS) website.
WQMY's primary network affiliation is The CW.
Answer: False
Explanation: WQMY's primary network affiliation is MyNetworkTV. The CW programming is carried on its 53.3 subchannel.
WQMY's branding is 'MyTV WQMY'.
Answer: True
Explanation: WQMY's official branding is indeed 'MyTV WQMY'.
What is WQMY's primary network affiliation?
Answer: MyNetworkTV
Explanation: WQMY's primary network affiliation is MyNetworkTV, as stated in the source.
Which corporate entity holds WQMY's broadcast license?
Answer: New Age Media of Pennsylvania License, LLC
Explanation: New Age Media of Pennsylvania License, LLC, an entity of New Age Media, LLC, holds WQMY's broadcast license.
Under what kind of agreement does Sinclair Broadcast Group operate WQMY?
Answer: Master Service Agreement (MSA)
Explanation: Sinclair Broadcast Group operates WQMY under a master service agreement (MSA).
Where are the shared studios for WQMY and its sister stations located?
Answer: On PA 315 in the Fox Hill section of Plains Township
Explanation: The shared studios for WQMY and its sister stations are located on PA 315 in the Fox Hill section of Plains Township.
Where can the public access WQMY's license information?
Answer: Through its public file and the FCC's Licensing and Management System (LMS).
Explanation: Public license information for WQMY is available via its public file and the FCC's Licensing and Management System (LMS) website.
What is WQMY's city of license?
Answer: Williamsport, Pennsylvania
Explanation: WQMY's city of license is Williamsport, Pennsylvania.
WQMY's first air date was December 30, 1998.
Answer: False
Explanation: WQMY's first air date was December 30, 1988, not 1998.
From 1988 to 1990, WQMY's call sign was WILF.
Answer: False
Explanation: From 1988 to 1990, WQMY's call sign was WDZA. It changed to WILF in 1990.
When WDZA signed on in 1988, its initial purpose was to serve as the primary Fox affiliate for the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre market.
Answer: False
Explanation: WDZA's initial purpose in 1988 was to serve as the second full-time satellite of Fox affiliate WOLF-TV, not as the primary Fox affiliate itself.
On November 1, 1998, channel 38 changed its call letters to WSWB and became the area's second WB affiliate.
Answer: True
Explanation: On November 1, 1998, channel 38, then owned by Pegasus Television, changed its call letters to WSWB and became the second WB affiliate in the market.
After channel 38 became WSWB, Fox programming moved to WSWB's main channel.
Answer: False
Explanation: After channel 38 became WSWB, Fox programming remained on its former satellite, WWLF in Hazleton, which then picked up the WOLF-TV call letters.
WSWB/WILF held UPN as a secondary affiliation, airing select programming on Sunday nights.
Answer: False
Explanation: WSWB/WILF held UPN as a secondary affiliation, airing select programming on Saturday nights, not Sunday nights.
Pegasus Television declared bankruptcy in June 2004 due to a dispute with Comcast.
Answer: False
Explanation: Pegasus Television declared bankruptcy in June 2004 due to a dispute with DirecTV, not Comcast.
CP Media, LLC acquired the Pegasus station group in August 2006 and formed a new company named New Age Media.
Answer: True
Explanation: CP Media, LLC acquired the Pegasus station group in August 2006 for $55.5 million and subsequently formed New Age Media.
Which of the following were former call signs for WQMY?
Answer: WDZA and WILF
Explanation: WQMY's former call signs were WDZA (1988-1990) and WILF (1990-2006).
What was the initial purpose of WDZA (later WILF) when it signed on in 1988?
Answer: To serve as the second full-time satellite of Fox affiliate WOLF-TV.
Explanation: When WDZA (later WILF) signed on in 1988, its initial purpose was to serve as the second full-time satellite of Fox affiliate WOLF-TV to improve coverage.
When did channel 38 change its call letters to WSWB and become the area's second WB affiliate?
Answer: November 1, 1998
Explanation: Channel 38 changed its call letters to WSWB and became the area's second WB affiliate on November 1, 1998.
What happened to Fox programming in the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre market after channel 38 became WSWB?
Answer: It remained on its former satellite, WWLF in Hazleton, which picked up the WOLF-TV call letters.
Explanation: After channel 38 became WSWB, Fox programming continued on its former satellite, WWLF in Hazleton, which then adopted the WOLF-TV call letters.
Which UPN programs were notably aired by WSWB/WILF for the last three years of its UPN affiliation?
Answer: 'America's Next Top Model' and 'WWE Friday Night SmackDown'
Explanation: For the final three years of its UPN affiliation, WSWB/WILF notably aired 'America's Next Top Model' and 'WWE Friday Night SmackDown'.
What caused Pegasus Television to declare bankruptcy in June 2004?
Answer: A dispute with DirecTV concerning the marketing of satellite television service.
Explanation: Pegasus Television declared bankruptcy in June 2004 due to a dispute with DirecTV regarding the marketing of satellite television service in rural areas.
Who acquired the Pegasus station group in August 2006?
Answer: CP Media, LLC
Explanation: The Pegasus station group was acquired by CP Media, LLC in August 2006.
What was WQMY's affiliation from 1988 to 1998?
Answer: Fox
Explanation: WQMY's affiliation from 1988 to 1998 was Fox.
On January 24, 2006, News Corporation announced the launch of MyNetworkTV.
Answer: False
Explanation: On January 24, 2006, CBS Corporation and Time Warner announced the formation of The CW. News Corporation announced the launch of MyNetworkTV on February 22, 2006.
WILF was designated as MyNetworkTV's charter affiliate for the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre market on May 1, 2006.
Answer: True
Explanation: WILF was indeed named MyNetworkTV's charter affiliate for the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre market on May 1, 2006.
Upon becoming a MyNetworkTV affiliate, WILF continued its simulcast of WSWB.
Answer: False
Explanation: Upon becoming a MyNetworkTV affiliate, WILF severed its simulcast of WSWB to become an independently programmed outlet.
WILF officially changed its call letters to WQMY on September 5, 2006.
Answer: False
Explanation: WILF officially changed its call letters to WQMY on July 7, 2006, not September 5, 2006.
WQMY ceased its analog broadcasts on February 17, 2009, aligning with the original federal mandate.
Answer: True
Explanation: WQMY shut down its analog signal on February 17, 2009, which was the original target date for the analog-to-digital transition in the United States.
What major television network changes were announced on January 24, 2006?
Answer: The dissolution of UPN and The WB to create The CW Television Network.
Explanation: On January 24, 2006, the dissolution of UPN and The WB to form The CW Television Network was announced.
When did News Corporation announce the launch of MyNetworkTV?
Answer: February 22, 2006
Explanation: News Corporation announced the launch of MyNetworkTV on February 22, 2006.
What significant change did WILF undergo when it became a MyNetworkTV affiliate?
Answer: It became an independently programmed outlet, severing its WSWB simulcast.
Explanation: Upon becoming a MyNetworkTV affiliate, WILF ceased its WSWB simulcast and began operating as an independently programmed station.
When did WILF officially change its call letters to WQMY?
Answer: July 7, 2006
Explanation: WILF officially changed its call letters to WQMY on July 7, 2006.
When did WQMY cease its analog broadcasts?
Answer: February 17, 2009
Explanation: WQMY ceased its analog signal on February 17, 2009.
WQMY's newscasts have originated from WSBT-TV in South Bend, Indiana, since January 2017.
Answer: True
Explanation: Since January 2017, WQMY's newscasts have indeed originated from the facilities of its sister station, CBS affiliate WSBT-TV, in South Bend, Indiana.
WQMY began re-broadcasting live Philadelphia Union MLS telecasts from ABC affiliate WPVI-TV in May 2010.
Answer: True
Explanation: WQMY indeed began re-broadcasting live Philadelphia Union MLS telecasts from ABC affiliate WPVI-TV on May 8, 2010.
New Age Media announced its intention to sell WQMY and WOLF-TV to Tribune Media in September 2013.
Answer: False
Explanation: New Age Media announced its intention to sell WQMY and WOLF-TV to Sinclair Broadcast Group in September 2013, not Tribune Media.
New Age Media requested the dismissal of its application to sell WQMY to Sinclair Broadcast Group on October 31, 2014.
Answer: True
Explanation: New Age Media did request the dismissal of its application to sell WQMY to Sinclair Broadcast Group on October 31, 2014.
Sinclair Broadcast Group gained operational control of WQMY by directly purchasing its license after the sale application dismissal.
Answer: False
Explanation: Sinclair Broadcast Group gained operational control of WQMY by purchasing the non-license assets and operating them through a master service agreement, not by directly purchasing the license.
During its attempted acquisition of Tribune Media, Sinclair planned to sell WNEP-TV to Standard Media Group.
Answer: False
Explanation: During its attempted acquisition of Tribune Media, Sinclair planned to *keep* WNEP-TV and sell WOLF/WQMY/WSWB and eight other stations to Standard Media Group.
The collapse of Sinclair's acquisition of Tribune Media occurred in July 2018.
Answer: False
Explanation: Sinclair's agreement to acquire Tribune Media was designated for a hearing in July 2018, but Tribune Media moved to terminate the deal the following month, in August 2018, leading to its collapse.
From where do WQMY's newscasts originate since January 2017?
Answer: The facilities of WSBT-TV in South Bend, Indiana
Explanation: Since January 2017, WQMY's newscasts have originated from the facilities of its sister station, WSBT-TV, in South Bend, Indiana.
What type of live sports broadcasts did WQMY begin re-broadcasting in May 2010?
Answer: Philadelphia Union MLS telecasts from WPVI-TV
Explanation: In May 2010, WQMY began re-broadcasting live Philadelphia Union MLS telecasts from ABC affiliate WPVI-TV.
What was the outcome of New Age Media's application to sell WQMY to Sinclair Broadcast Group?
Answer: New Age Media requested the dismissal of its application.
Explanation: New Age Media requested the dismissal of its application to sell WQMY to Sinclair Broadcast Group on October 31, 2014.
How did Sinclair Broadcast Group gain operational control of WQMY despite the dismissed sale application?
Answer: By purchasing the non-license assets and operating them through a master service agreement.
Explanation: Sinclair Broadcast Group acquired the non-license assets of WQMY and began operating them under a master service agreement after the sale application was dismissed.
What was Sinclair's plan for WOLF/WQMY/WSWB during its attempted acquisition of Tribune Media in May 2017?
Answer: To sell WOLF/WQMY/WSWB and eight other stations to Standard Media Group.
Explanation: During its attempted acquisition of Tribune Media, Sinclair planned to sell WOLF/WQMY/WSWB and eight other stations to Standard Media Group to comply with regulatory limits.
Which of WQMY's sister stations is a CBS affiliate?
Answer: WSBT-TV
Explanation: WSBT-TV, from which WQMY's newscasts originate, is identified as a CBS affiliate and sister station.
WQMY's former analog channel number was 53 (UHF), which it used until the analog-to-digital transition in 2009.
Answer: True
Explanation: WQMY broadcasted on analog UHF channel 53 until its analog signal was shut down on February 17, 2009, as part of the analog-to-digital transition.
WQMY's current digital channel is 53 (UHF), and its virtual channel is 29.
Answer: False
Explanation: WQMY's current digital channel is 29 (UHF), and its virtual channel is 53.
WQMY's programming is simulcast on WOLF-TV's third digital subchannel (56.3) to reach major cities like Scranton and Wilkes-Barre.
Answer: True
Explanation: WQMY's programming is indeed simulcast on WOLF-TV's third digital subchannel (56.3) to ensure coverage in Scranton and Wilkes-Barre, as WQMY's own signal does not adequately reach these areas.
WQMY's 53.1 subchannel carries Fox programming in 720p resolution.
Answer: False
Explanation: WQMY's 53.1 subchannel carries MyNetworkTV programming in 480i resolution. Fox programming in 720p is carried on the 53.2 subchannel.
WQMY multiplexes its signal to broadcast WOLF in HD and WSWB to the Lycoming County area.
Answer: True
Explanation: WQMY indeed multiplexes its signal to broadcast WOLF in HD and WSWB specifically to the Lycoming County area.
WQMY's Effective Radiated Power (ERP) is 243 kW.
Answer: False
Explanation: WQMY's Effective Radiated Power (ERP) is 50 kW, not 243 kW.
WQMY has a broadcast relay station, WOLF-TV 56.3, located in Hazleton, Pennsylvania.
Answer: True
Explanation: WQMY indeed utilizes a translator station, WOLF-TV 56.3, located in Hazleton, Pennsylvania, to re-broadcast its signal.
What was WQMY's former analog channel number?
Answer: 53 (UHF)
Explanation: WQMY's former analog channel number was 53 (UHF), used until the digital transition in 2009.
Why is WQMY's programming simulcast on WOLF-TV's third digital subchannel (56.3)?
Answer: Because WQMY's own digital signal does not reach Scranton and Wilkes-Barre.
Explanation: WQMY's programming is simulcast on WOLF-TV's third digital subchannel (56.3) because WQMY's own digital signal from Bald Eagle Mountain does not adequately reach the major cities of Scranton and Wilkes-Barre.
What programming is available on WQMY's 53.2 subchannel?
Answer: Fox programming from WOLF-TV in 720p.
Explanation: WQMY's 53.2 subchannel carries Fox programming from WOLF-TV, broadcast in 720p resolution.
What is the specific reason WQMY multiplexes its signal to include WOLF and WSWB?
Answer: To broadcast WOLF in HD and WSWB to the Lycoming County area.
Explanation: WQMY multiplexes its signal to specifically broadcast WOLF in HD and WSWB to the Lycoming County area.
What is WQMY's Facility ID according to the FCC?
Answer: 52075
Explanation: WQMY's Facility ID, as listed by the FCC, is 52075.
What is WQMY's Effective Radiated Power (ERP)?
Answer: 50 kW
Explanation: WQMY's Effective Radiated Power (ERP) is 50 kW.
What is WQMY's Height Above Average Terrain (HAAT)?
Answer: 243 meters (797 feet)
Explanation: WQMY's Height Above Average Terrain (HAAT) is 243 meters (797 feet).
Which of the following is a broadcast relay station or translator for WQMY mentioned in the source?
Answer: WOLF-TV 56.3
Explanation: WOLF-TV 56.3 in Hazleton, Pennsylvania, serves as a translator for WQMY.
What resolution and aspect ratio is MyNetworkTV programming broadcast on WQMY's 53.1 subchannel?
Answer: 480i with a 4:3 aspect ratio
Explanation: MyNetworkTV programming on WQMY's 53.1 subchannel is broadcast in 480i resolution with a 4:3 aspect ratio.