{"id":795556,"date":"2024-12-17T14:03:01","date_gmt":"2024-12-17T19:03:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/nashville-pbs-and-sinclair-launch-wnpt-vc-atsc-3-0-virtual-channel\/"},"modified":"2024-12-17T14:03:01","modified_gmt":"2024-12-17T19:03:01","slug":"nashville-pbs-and-sinclair-launch-wnpt-vc-atsc-3-0-virtual-channel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/nashville-pbs-and-sinclair-launch-wnpt-vc-atsc-3-0-virtual-channel\/","title":{"rendered":"Nashville PBS and Sinclair Launch WNPT-VC, ATSC 3.0 Virtual Channel"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>        <!--.bwalignc { text-align: center; list-style-position: inside }\n.bwlistdisc { list-style-type: disc }body {font:normal small Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;color:#000;background-color:#fff;padding:24px;margin:0;} a img {border:0;} h3 {font-size:medium;color:#000;margin:0 0 1em 0; text-align:center;}-->  <\/p>\n<p class=\"bwalignc\"><b>Nashville PBS and Sinclair Launch WNPT-VC, ATSC 3.0 Virtual Channel<\/b><\/p>\n<p>NASHVILLE, Tenn.&#8211;(<a href=\"http:\/\/www.businesswire.com\">BUSINESS WIRE<\/a>)&#8211;<br \/>\nNashville PBS and Sinclair Broadcast Group, LLC, a subsidiary of Sinclair, Inc. (NASDAQ: SBGI), proudly announce the launch of WNPT-VC, a new virtual ATSC 3.0 channel, broadcasting on virtual channel 8-11. This innovative launch brings Nashville PBS\u2019 high-quality programming into the NEXTGEN television space, offering viewers a state-of-the-art experience.<\/p>\n<p>\nThe programming on WNPT-VC mirrors that of Nashville PBS\u2019 main channel, 8-1, while providing enhanced accessibility for those with NEXTGEN-enabled televisions.<\/p>\n<p>\nVirtual ATSC 3.0 channels are transmissions that provide programming directly over-the-air to smart TVs using the NEXTGEN broadcast data channel capacity of a host broadcaster. Viewers with NEXTGEN TVs can view and select WNPT-VC in their programming guide and access the channel seamlessly over the internet.<\/p>\n<p>\nATSC 3.0, also known as NEXTGEN TV, combines over-the-air broadcasting with internet technology to deliver:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"bwlistdisc\">\n<li><b>Higher-quality video<\/b> with HDR capabilities\n<\/li>\n<li><b>Immersive audio<\/b> for a cinematic experience\n<\/li>\n<li><b>Improved accessibility<\/b> through closed captions and interactive program guides\n<\/li>\n<li><b>Future-ready technology<\/b> enabling personalized viewing experiences\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Viewers may need to rescan their TVs<\/b> to access the new channel and begin watching WNPT-VC. To do this, viewers should look for a \u201cChannel Scan\u201d or \u201cAuto-Tune\u201d function in their settings menu.<\/p>\n<p>\nNashville PBS joins a growing number of stations nationwide adopting the NEXTGEN Broadcast Service to enhance local and national programming. By launching WNPT-VC, the station remains at the forefront of public broadcasting\u2019s digital transformation, demonstrating a commitment to leveraging technology for the benefit of viewers.<\/p>\n<p>\nSinclair and America\u2019s Public Television Stations (APTS) previously <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fsbgi.net%2Fsinclair-and-apts-announce-free-virtual-channel-hosting-for-public-television-stations-not-yet-transmitting-in-atsc-3-0%2F&amp;esheet=54168093&amp;newsitemid=20241217638789&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=announced&amp;index=1&amp;md5=28929bf67ed9e49c69161090f7732d9a\">announced<\/a> that Sinclair would provide carriage of APTS member stations for free in markets where Sinclair has deployed NEXTGEN Broadcast Service (ATSC 3.0) and a public television station has not. This launch is the first in Nashville and the second in the nation under this unique, forward-looking arrangement.<\/p>\n<p>\n\u201cThis launch underscores Nashville PBS\u2019 commitment to innovation and accessibility,\u201d said Becky Magura, president and CEO of Nashville PBS. \u201cAs we bring our trusted educational, cultural, and civic programming into the ATSC 3.0 ecosystem, we are excited to enhance the viewer experience and expand the reach of public television in Middle Tennessee.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\nKate Riley, President and CEO of APTS, said, \u201cWe are delighted that Nashville PBS and Sinclair are working together in this innovative way to bring the remarkable NEXTGEN Broadcast Service to more public television viewers, enhancing the local public television station services that the Nashville community relies on.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\nRob Weisbord, Sinclair\u2019s Chief Operating Officer and President of Broadcast, said, \u201cThis is yet another example of public and commercial broadcasters working together to advance NEXTGEN service. We are thrilled to continue to work with our public broadcasting partners to demonstrate the capabilities of this technology for viewers.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><b>About Nashville PBS:<\/b><\/p>\n<p>\nNashville\u2019s PBS station, formerly Nashville Public television, is available free and over-the-air to nearly 2.4 million people throughout the Middle Tennessee and Southern Kentucky viewing area. Nashville PBS\u2019 four broadcast channels are WNPT, the main channel; secondary channel WNPT2 (WORLD Channel); WNPT3, a 24\/7 PBS Kids channel; and WNPT4 (Create TV). Nashville PBS is also available to anyone in the world through its array of digital services, including <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wnpt.org%2F&amp;esheet=54168093&amp;newsitemid=20241217638789&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=wnpt.org&amp;index=2&amp;md5=339725bcc129df621a32113c3d43f7a1\">wnpt.org<\/a>, YouTube channels and the PBS app. Nashville PBS provides, through the power of traditional television and interactive digital communications, quality educational, cultural and civic experiences that address issues and concerns of the people of the Nashville region, and which thereby help improve the lives of those we serve. Join the conversation at <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fnashvillepbs&amp;esheet=54168093&amp;newsitemid=20241217638789&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=facebook.com%2Fnashvillepbs&amp;index=3&amp;md5=90b248dc6f3f8bd295327dff270f3587\">facebook.com\/nashvillepbs<\/a>, on X <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fx.com%2Fnashvillepbs&amp;esheet=54168093&amp;newsitemid=20241217638789&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=%40nashvillepbs&amp;index=4&amp;md5=1f61790b7d2deba90ab5168215660805\">@nashvillepbs<\/a> and on Instagram <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fnashvillepubtv%2F&amp;esheet=54168093&amp;newsitemid=20241217638789&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=%40nashvillepubtv&amp;index=5&amp;md5=c88dc3fca33a2f5b0f4ab60ee43439aa\">@nashvillepubtv<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><b>About Sinclair Broadcast Group:<\/b><\/p>\n<p>\nSinclair Broadcast Group is a subsidiary of Sinclair Inc., (Nasdaq: SBGI) a diversified media company and a leading provider of local news and sports. The Company owns, operates and\/or provides services to 185 television stations in 86 markets affiliated with all the major broadcast networks; owns Tennis Channel and multicast networks Comet, CHARGE!, TBD., and The Nest; and owns and provides services to 21 regional sports network brands. Sinclair\u2019s content is delivered via multiple platforms, including over-the-air, multi-channel video program distributors, and the nation\u2019s largest streaming aggregator of local news content, NewsON. The Company regularly uses its website as a key source of Company information which can be accessed at <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sbgi.net&amp;esheet=54168093&amp;newsitemid=20241217638789&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=www.sbgi.net&amp;index=6&amp;md5=42f763cef5c077f5191c4c8da3427170\">www.sbgi.net<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><b>About America\u2019s Public Television Stations:<\/b><\/p>\n<p>\nAmerica&#8217;s Public Television Stations (APTS) is a nonprofit membership organization ensuring a strong and financially sound public television system and helping member stations provide essential public services in education, public safety and civic leadership to their local communities and the American people. For more information, visit <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.apts.org&amp;esheet=54168093&amp;newsitemid=20241217638789&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=www.apts.org&amp;index=7&amp;md5=b0181485e58022365fb4e52ec904470d\">www.apts.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\nCategory: General<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=bwnews&amp;sty=20241217638789r1&amp;sid=flmnd&amp;distro=nx&amp;lang=en\" style=\"width:0;height:0\" \/><span class=\"bwct31415\" \/><\/p>\n<p id=\"mmgallerylink\"><span id=\"mmgallerylink-phrase\">View source version on businesswire.com: <\/span><span id=\"mmgallerylink-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.businesswire.com\/news\/home\/20241217638789\/en\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/www.businesswire.com\/news\/home\/20241217638789\/en\/<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>\nMichelle Jones, <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"mailto:mjones@wnpt.org\">mjones@wnpt.org<br \/>\n<\/a><br \/>Jessica Belluci, <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"mailto:jbelluci-c@sbgtv.com\">jbelluci-c@sbgtv.com<br \/>\n<\/a><br \/>Stacey Karp, <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"mailto:skarp@apts.org\">skarp@apts.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>KEYWORDS:<\/b> Tennessee Maryland United States North America<\/p>\n<p><b>INDUSTRY KEYWORDS:<\/b> Technology Entertainment Carriers and Services Telecommunications Audio\/Video General Entertainment Networks TV and Radio Internet<\/p>\n<p><b>MEDIA:<\/b><\/p>\n<table cellpadding=\"3\" cellspacing=\"3\">\n<tr>\n<td><font face=\"Arial\" size=\"2\"><b>Logo<\/b><\/font><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mms.businesswire.com\/media\/20241217638789\/en\/1808398\/3\/Sinclair_Logo.jpg\" alt=\"Logo\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><font face=\"Arial\" size=\"2\"><\/font><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Nashville PBS and Sinclair Launch WNPT-VC, ATSC 3.0 Virtual Channel NASHVILLE, Tenn.&#8211;(BUSINESS WIRE)&#8211; Nashville PBS and Sinclair Broadcast Group, LLC, a subsidiary of Sinclair, Inc. (NASDAQ: SBGI), proudly announce the launch of WNPT-VC, a new virtual ATSC 3.0 channel, broadcasting on virtual channel 8-11. This innovative launch brings Nashville PBS\u2019 high-quality programming into the NEXTGEN television space, offering viewers a state-of-the-art experience. The programming on WNPT-VC mirrors that of Nashville PBS\u2019 main channel, 8-1, while providing enhanced accessibility for those with NEXTGEN-enabled televisions. Virtual ATSC 3.0 channels are transmissions that provide programming directly over-the-air to smart TVs using the NEXTGEN broadcast data channel capacity of a host broadcaster. Viewers with NEXTGEN TVs can view and select WNPT-VC in their programming &hellip; <\/p>\n<p class=\"link-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/nashville-pbs-and-sinclair-launch-wnpt-vc-atsc-3-0-virtual-channel\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;Nashville PBS and Sinclair Launch WNPT-VC, ATSC 3.0 Virtual Channel&#8221;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-795556","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.5 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Nashville PBS and Sinclair Launch WNPT-VC, ATSC 3.0 Virtual Channel - Market Newsdesk<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/nashville-pbs-and-sinclair-launch-wnpt-vc-atsc-3-0-virtual-channel\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Nashville PBS and Sinclair Launch WNPT-VC, ATSC 3.0 Virtual Channel - Market Newsdesk\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Nashville PBS and Sinclair Launch WNPT-VC, ATSC 3.0 Virtual Channel NASHVILLE, Tenn.&#8211;(BUSINESS WIRE)&#8211; Nashville PBS and Sinclair Broadcast Group, LLC, a subsidiary of Sinclair, Inc. 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