DWGT-TV

"PTV-4" redirects here. For the television network, see People's Television Network.
DWGT-DTV (PTV-4 Manila)
"Ang Pambansang TV sa Bagong Pilipinas"
Metro Manila
CityQuezon City
ChannelsAnalog: 4 (VHF)
Digital: 14 (UHF) (ISDB-T) (test broadcast)
Virtual: 4.01
BrandingPTV-4 Manila
Programming
SubchannelsSee list
Affiliations
  • 4.01: PTV
  • 4.02: Congress TV
  • 4.03: Radyo Pilipinas 1
Ownership
OwnerPeople's Television Network, Inc.
DZRB Radyo Pilipinas 1 738, DZSR Radyo Pilipinas 2 918, DZRM 1278, 87.5 Republika FM1, 104.3 Capital FM2, Radyo Pilipinas Worldwide (Philippine Broadcasting Service) (radio format)
History
FoundedFebruary 2, 1974; 50 years ago (1974-02-02)
Former call signs
DZFM-TV (1961-1972)
DZXL-TV (1969-1972)
Former channel number(s)
Analog:
10 (1961-1972)
Digital:
48 (UHF) (2009–2015)
42 (UHF) (2015–2021)
PBS (1961)
ABS-CBN (1969-1972) [1]
Call sign meaning
DW
Government
Television (former branding)
Technical information
Licensing authority
NTC
PowerAnalog: 50 kW
Digital: 10 kW
ERPAnalog: 500 kW
Digital: 25 kW
Transmitter coordinates14°39′16″N 121°2′45″E / 14.65444°N 121.04583°E / 14.65444; 121.04583
Links
Websitewww.ptni.gov.ph

DWGT-DTV (channel 4) is a television station in Metro Manila, Philippines, serving as the flagship of the government–owned People's Television Network. The station maintains studios and hybrid analog/digital transmitting facility at Broadcast Complex, Visayas Avenue, Brgy. Vasra, Diliman, Quezon City, Metro Manila.

Digital television

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Digital channels

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DWGT-TV broadcasts its digital signal on UHF Channel 14 (473.143 MHz) and is multiplexed into the following subchannels:

Channel Video Aspect Short name Programming Note
4.01 1080i 16:9 PTV HD1 PTV (Main DWGT-TV programming) Commercial Broadcast (10 kW)
4.02 480i PTV SD1 Congress TV
4.03 PTV SD2 Radyo Pilipinas 1
4.31 240p PTV 1seg PTV 1seg

Prior to its current DTT channel frequency, PTV was previously using the UHF Channel 48 frequency (677.143 MHz; now being used by Christian Era Broadcasting Service International to broadcast Iglesia ni Cristo Television (INCTV) on analog TV) from its beginning of digital test transmission until the first half of 2015, while TV5 (through its affiliate Nation Broadcasting Corporation) was using UHF Channel 42 before it discontinued. Later on September 7, 2015, PTV moved to UHF Channel 42 frequency (641.143 MHz) until July 15, 2021.

NTC released implementing rules and regulations on the re-allocation of the UHF Channels 14-20 (470–512 Megahertz (MHz) band) for digital terrestrial television broadcasting (DTTB) service. All operating and duly authorized Mega Manila VHF (very high frequency) television networks are entitled to a channel assignment from Channels 14 to 20.

On July 16, 2021, PTV began to transmit its digital test broadcast on UHF Channel 14 (473.143 MHz) as its permanent frequency assigned by NTC.

In addition, the government's official news agency (PNA) is planning to launch its own dedicated news channel on PTV's digital subchannel. Eventually, it launched a late-night newscast called PNA Newsroom airing every midnight on PTV.

Areas of Coverage

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Primary areas

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Secondary Areas

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References

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  1. ↑ "G.R. No. 133347". Supreme Court E-Library. October 15, 2008. Retrieved July 3, 2017.
  • Anastacio & Badiola. "what's the story, pinoy tv?". Archived from the original on September 8, 2005. Retrieved October 20, 2006.
  • Para sa Bayan: Ang Kwento ng PTV [Documentary] (2017). Philippines: People's Television Network
Preceded by
DZXL-TV
(1969–1972) 		DWGT-TV
(1974–present) 		Succeeded by
Incumbent