Myawaddy TV (Burmese: မြဝတီ ရုပ်မြင်သံကြား, abbreviated MWD) is a Myanmar military-owned propaganda network based in Yangon and Naypyidaw, Myanmar.
| Country |  Myanmar |
|---|---|
| Programming | |
| Picture format | 1080i (16:9 HDTV) |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Myanmar Armed Forces |
| History | |
| Launched | 27 March 1995 (NTSC-M) January 2012 (DVB-T) 14 March 2020 (DVB-T2) |
| Closed | 13 March 2020 (NTSC-M and DVB-T) |
| Links | |
| Website | https://www.myawady.net.mm/ |
| Availability | |
| Terrestrial | |
| Digital Terrestrial Television (Myanmar) | Channel 4 (MWD HD) Channel 6 (Golden Land HD) RF Channel 42 642 MHz |
HistoryEdit
Myawaddy TV was launched on the 27 March 1995, in commemoration of the Myanmar's Armed Forces Day. Its programming is also broadcast over the AsiaSat 2 satellite. It was used in 2021 to formally announce the military takeover of Myanmar.[1][2][3] In response to the coup, Facebook removed the page of the military-owned Myawaddy TV Network, for violating Facebook policy that prohibits organizations that promote hate speech or violence.[4] This was later followed by YouTube which terminated their channel page along with MRTV for similar reason.[5]
ExpansionEdit
In 2012, after the completion of a new TV station in Naypyidaw, MWD launched six new digital channels and increased its broadcasting hours on its digital channels so as to better compete with other local television stations.[6]
ChannelsEdit
All channels from MWD television network are 24-hour free-to-air television channels. Some channels are transmitted in both Analogue and Digital system. The current channels of MWD television network are -
| Channel | Picture format | Channel Name | Programming | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MWD Digital MUX | ||||
| 1 | 1080i 16:9 | MWD Variety HD | MWD Variety Programming | Presentation and Play Out System are based on Naypyitaw |
| 2 | 1080i 16:9 | TVM HD | TVM Programming | |
| 3 | 1080i 16:9 | MWD Education Knowledge and Sports HD | MWD Educational and Knowledge and Sports Programming | |
| 4 | 1080i 16:9 | MWD HD | Main Myawaddy TV Programming [7] | Presentation and Play Out System are based on Yangon |
| 5 | 1080i 16:9 | Channel Light HD | Channel Light Programming | |
| 6 | 1080i 16:9 | Golden Land HD | Golden Land channel programming | |
| 7 | 1080i 16:9 | WAF HD | WAF channel programming | |
| 8 | 480i 16:9 | Star FM | Star FM Radio Programming | SMPTE Colour Bars is feeding to the video carrier. |
| 9 | 480i 16:9 | Thazin | Thazin FM Radio Programming | SMPTE Colour Bars is feeding to the video carrier. |
| City of License | Transmitter Site | Frequency Channel | Transmitter Power (ERP) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Naypyitaw | New MWD Broadcasting House | E42 642 MHz | 3KW |
| Yangon | MWD Broadcasting House, Hmawbe | E42 642 MHz | 3KW |
| Sagaing and Mandalay | (Mount Sagaing) | E42 642 MHz | 3KW |
| Meikthila | ? | E42 642 MHz | 3KW |
| Kyaukpadaung | Mount Gway Gyo | E21 474 MHz | 3KW |
| Minbu and Magway | Minbu | E21 474 MHz | 3KW |
| Taunggyi | ? | ? | ? |
| Mawlamyine | ? | ? | ? |
| Bago | ? | E46 674 MHz | 3KW |
| Pyay | ? | E46 674 MHz | 3KW |
| Pathein | ? | ? | ? |
ProgrammingEdit
TV programsEdit
TV seriesEdit
See alsoEdit
ReferencesEdit
- ^ "Myanmar military says it is taking control of the country". AP NEWS. 1 February 2021. Retrieved 1 February 2021.
- ^ Reuters Staff (Feb 1, 2021). "Statement from Myanmar military on state of emergency". Reuters. Retrieved 2 February 2021.
{{cite web}}:|author1=has generic name (help) - ^ Omer Faruk Yildiz (Feb 2, 2021). "Myanmar military dismisses ministers, deputies". Anadolu Agency. Retrieved 2 February 2021.
- ^ "Facebook removes Myanmar military's TV network page". The Myanmar Times. 2021-02-02. Retrieved 2021-02-03.
- ^ Toh, Michelle; Walsh, Carly; Yuan, Carol (2021-03-06). "YouTube removes channels run by Myanmar's military as violence escalates". CNN. Retrieved 2021-03-08.
- ^ "MWD plans to expand TV programming".
- ^ "About MWD Channel".
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