The Sistema Michoacano de Radio y Televisión (Michoacán State Radio and Television System or SMRTV) is the public broadcaster of the Mexican state of Michoacán. It includes statewide FM and TV networks, as well as an AM radio station in the state capital of Morelia. SMRTV's programming primarily consists of scientific, cultural and educational content, along with news and sports coverage.
Television
editProgramming
editSMRTV's television network includes its own productions as well as programs from other public broadcasters, such as Canal Once's Once Noticias. Canal 22 and Deutsche Welle are also among SMRTV's major program suppliers.
SMRTV also produces two daily editions of "SM Noticias", which are carried on AM, FM and TV.
Transmitters
editSMRTV uses a network of terrestrial television transmitters to provide statewide coverage.[1]
| RF | VC | Call sign | Location | ERP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | 16 | XHAPA-TDT | Apatzingán | .151 kW |
| 34 | 16 | XHMHG-TDT | Ciudad Hidalgo | .114 kW |
| 11 | 16 | XHPBHU-TDT | Huetamo | |
| 21 | 16 | XHMJI-TDT | Jiquilpan | .226 kW |
| 51 | 16 | XHPMG-TDT | La Piedad | .146 kW |
| 29 | 16 | XHLAM-TDT | Lazaro Cárdenas | .151 kW |
| 49 | 16 | XHMOR-TDT | Morelia | 2.951 kW |
| 34 | 16 | XHMPU-TDT | Puruandiro | .114 kW |
| 34 | 16 | XHMTC-TDT | Tacámbaro | .114 kW |
| 34 | 16 | XHURU-TDT | Uruapan | .147 kW |
| 34 | 16 | XHMZA-TDT | Zacapu | .114 kW |
| 34 | 16 | XHTZA-TDT | Zamora | .295 kW |
| 22 | 16 | XHMZI-TDT | Zitácuaro | .113 kW |
While all stations hold authorizations for digital television, none were on the air as of late 2015; several stations reduced power in order to qualify for an extension of one year to build digital facilities. SMRTV digital transmitters use virtual channel 16.[2]
The Huetamo transmitter was authorized in January 2017.
In March 2018, in order to facilitate the repacking of TV services out of the 600 MHz band (channels 38-51), XHPMG (22) and XHMOR (14) were assigned new channels for continued digital operations.
FM radio
editThe state FM network is headed by XHREL-FM 106.9 in Morelia. Its program schedule is largely musical, with the exception of SMRTV news programs and one program from MVS Radio.
Transmitters
edit12 transmitters offer statewide FM service.[3]
| Callsign | Frequency | City | ERP |
|---|---|---|---|
| XHREL-FM | 106.9 | Morelia | 3 kW |
| XHDEN-FM | 94.7 | Lázaro Cárdenas | 3 kW |
| XHTZI-FM | 97.5 | Apatzingán | 3 kW |
| XHRUA-FM | 99.7 | Uruapan | 3 kW |
| XHZMA-FM | 103.1 | Zamora de Hidalgo | 3 kW |
| XHDAD-FM | 88.7 | La Piedad | .347 kW |
| XHZIT-FM | 106.3 | Zitácuaro | 3 kW |
| XHJIQ-FM | 95.7 | Jiquilpan | 3 kW |
| XHHID-FM | 99.7 | Ciudad Hidalgo | 3 kW |
| XHAMB-FM | 95.9 | Tacámbaro | 3 kW |
| XHAND-FM | 104.9 | Puruándiro | 3 kW |
| XHCAP-FM | 96.9 | Zacapu | 3 kW |
AM radio
editXEREL-AM 1550 in Morelia broadcasts an alternate program schedule to FM, with agricultural news, programs directed at the Morelia area and some music. The station operates with one kilowatt of power.[4]
References
edit- ^ Instituto Federal de Telecomunicaciones. Infraestructura de Estaciones de TDT. Last modified 2018-05-16. Retrieved 2015-06-26. Technical information from the IFT Coverage Viewer.
- ^ Instituto Federal de Telecomunicaciones. Listado de Canales Virtuales. Last modified December 21, 2021. Retrieved 2017-03-11.
- ^ Instituto Federal de Telecomunicaciones. Infraestructura de Estaciones de Radio FM. Last modified 2018-05-16. Retrieved 2015-06-25. Technical information from the IFT Coverage Viewer.
- ^ Instituto Federal de Telecomunicaciones. Infraestructura de Estaciones de Radio AM. Last modified 2018-05-16. Retrieved 2015-06-25. Technical information from the IFT Coverage Viewer.
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