WVGN-LD (channel 19) is a low-power television station in Charlotte Amalie, Saint Thomas, serving as the NBC affiliate for the United States Virgin Islands. Owned by Caribbean Broadcasting Network, it is a sister station to dual This TV/Fox affiliate WVXF (channel 17). WVGN-LD's transmitter is located on Signal Hill.

WVGN-LD
Channels
BrandingNBC U.S. Virgin Islands
Programming
AffiliationsNBC
Ownership
OwnerCaribbean Broadcasting Network
WVXF
WSJP-LD
History
First air date
2004; 20 years ago (2004)
Former call signs
W14CP (2001–2003)
WVGN-LP (2003–2012)
Former channel number(s)
Analog: 14 (UHF, 2001–2012)
Call sign meaning
Virgin Islands
Technical information[1]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID130029
ClassLD
ERP3.25 kW
HAAT448 m (1,470 ft)
Transmitter coordinates18°21′19″N 64°56′49″W / 18.35528°N 64.94694°W / 18.35528; -64.94694
Links
Public license information
LMS
Websitewww.wvgn.com

WVGN is available on Viya Cable channel 11, and as part of the Virgin Islands locals package on Dish Network. The station was also available in Puerto Rico on Dish until December 31, 2013 when it was replaced by a new NBC station on WKAQ-TV's third digital subchannel.

The station simulcasts the 6 a.m., 5 p.m., 6 p.m., and 11 p.m. ET editions of WNBC's News 4 New York broadcasts. Notably, WNBC was the default NBC affiliate for the Virgin Islands until WVGN signed on. WVGN does not provide any local newscasts for the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Subchannel

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Subchannel of WVGN-LD[2]
Channel Res. Aspect Short name Programming
19.1 1080i 16:9 WVGN Main WVGN-LD programming / NBC

References

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  1. ^ "Facility Technical Data for WVGN-LD". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  2. ^ RabbitEars TV Query for WVGN-LD
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