WVBN-LP

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WVBN-LP
Channels
Programming
Affiliations The Box/MTV2
Ownership
Owner
  • Jacobs Broadcasting System
  • (JBS, Inc.)
History
Former call signs
W19BM (1992–1995)
Former channel number(s)
19 (UHF, 1995–2002)
Technical information
Facility ID 32941
Class TX
ERP 70 kW
HAAT 81 m (266 ft)
Transmitter coordinates 36°45′39″N76°7′20.99″W / 36.76083°N 76.1224972°W / 36.76083; -76.1224972

WVBN-LP (channel 18) was a low-power television station in Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States. It previously broadcast MTV2 (formerly The Box). WVBN-LP was on channel 19 until late 2002. It was owned by the Izzo Family Trust until JBS, Inc., took over in December 2002. Its signal was highly directional—all of its power was pointed towards the north and east to cover the northern half of Virginia Beach. [1]

In 2013, JBS attempted to sell its trio of stations, after founder Samuel B. Jacobs II was found guilty of money laundering, mail fraud and forgery. At that time, WVBN-LP was off the air, while the other stations aired religious programming. [2] [3]

The station's license was canceled by the Federal Communications Commission on July 15, 2020.

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References

  1. "DWVBN-LP". FCCdata.org. Retrieved April 26, 2024.
  2. Marcucci, Carl (February 18, 2013). "JBS to sell off three LPTVs in Virginia". Radio & Television Business Report. Retrieved January 27, 2021.
  3. Bozick, Tara. "Newport News-based broadcasting company to sell off assets". Daily Press. Retrieved January 27, 2021.