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{{Infobox television station
| location = [[Alexander City, Alabama]]
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| city =
| country = [[United States]]
| callsign = WAXC-LD
| callsign = WAXC-LD
| name = WAXC-TV 3
| location = [[Alexander City, Alabama]]
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| branding = WAXC-TV 3
| digital = 32 ([[Ultra high frequency|UHF]])
| affiliations = '''31.1:''' [[Retro TV]]
| virtual = 31
| branding =
| slogan =
| language = [[American English|English]]
| subchannels =
| affiliations = [[Retro Television Network]]
| owner = Lake Broadcasting, Inc.
| owner = Lake Broadcasting, Inc.
| licensee =
| licensee =
| operator =
| operator =
| sister_stations =
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| founded =
| founded = October 24, 1994
| airdate =
| airdate = {{start date and age|1995|07|31}}
| last_airdate =
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| former_callsigns = W64CC (1994-1996)<br>WAXC-LP (1996-2011)
| former_callsigns = {{ubl|W64CC (1994–1996)|WAXC-LP (1996–2011)}}
| former_names =
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| former_channel_numbers = {{ubl|'''Analog:''' 64 (UHF, 1995–1999), 25 (UHF, 1999–2011)|'''Digital:''' 31 (UHF, 2010–2012)}}
| former_channel_numbers =
| former_affiliations = {{ubl|[[UPN]] (1995–2000)|[[Network One]] (secondary, 1995–1997)|[[Ion Television|Pax/i/Ion]] (2000–2009)|[[Independent station|Independent]] (2009–2013)}}
| former_affiliations =
| callsign_meaning = '''W''' '''A'''le'''X'''ander '''C'''ity
| callsign_meaning = Alexander City
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| licensing_authority = [[Federal Communications Commission|FCC]]
| facility_id = 8117
| class =
| erp = 15 kW
| erp = 15 kW
| haat = 298.4
| haat = {{Convert|100.9|m|ft|0|abbr=on}}
| coordinates = {{Coord|32|56|47|N|85|56|33|W}}
| facility_id = 8117
| website = https://waxctv.com
| class = [[Low-power broadcasting#Television|LD]]
| coordinates = {{Coord|32|56|47|N|85|56|33|W|type:landmark_scale:2000|display=inline, title}}
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| licensing_authority = [[FCC]]
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'''WAXC-LD''' is a [[Low-power broadcasting#Television|Low-power]] [[television station]] in [[Alexander City, Alabama]] affiliated with the [[Retro Television Network]]. The station is branded as '''WAXC-TV 3''' with the number 3 representing its channel position on [[Charter Spectrum]]. The channel produces '''Auburn Blitz''', a program that covers sports at [[Auburn University]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Auburn Blitz |url=https://waxctv.com/auburnblitz/ |website=WAXC-TV 3 |access-date=2 May 2021 |language=en}}</ref> The station also produces telecast of local [[high school sports]] and '''Sportz Biltz''', a show focusing on Alabama sports.
'''WAXC-LD''' is a [[low-power television station]] in [[Alexander City, Alabama]], United States, affiliated with [[Retro TV]]. The station is branded as '''WAXC-TV 3''' with the number 3 representing its channel position on [[Charter Spectrum]]. The channel produces ''Auburn Blitz'', a program that covers sports at [[Auburn University]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Auburn Blitz |url=https://waxctv.com/auburnblitz/ |website=WAXC-TV 3 |access-date=May 2, 2021 |language=en}}</ref> The station also produces telecast of local [[high school sports]] and ''Sportz Biltz'', a show focusing on Alabama sports.


==Sportz Blitz==
==History==
For many years, the station was co-owned with [[WETU-LD]] and carried the same programming including a [[UPN]] affiliation during the 1990s.<ref>{{cite web |title=UPN Alabama Affiliates |url=http://www.upn.com/affiliates/hmaffal.htm |website=UPN.com |access-date=May 8, 2021 |date=March 4, 2000|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20000304210554/http://www.upn.com/affiliates/hmaffal.htm |archive-date=March 4, 2000 }}</ref> After dropping UPN, WAXC became a [[Ion Television|Pax TV]] (later i and Ion) affiliate.
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'''Sportz Blitz''' is a weekly live interactive sports talk television show broadcast across central [[Alabama]]. The show originates from WAXC's studios and is simulcast on [[WKGA]] 97.5 FM radio in east central Alabama. The show is also carried by [[WOTM-LD]] in the [[Birmingham, Alabama|Birmingham]] market, and [[WETU-LD]] in the [[Montgomery, Alabama|Montgomery]] market.<ref name=new>http://www.alexcityoutlook.com/articles/2007/05/31/sports/sports02.txt Chandler, Tommy “'Sportz Blitz' prepares for new season”; Alexander City (Alabama) Outlook, May 31, 2007.</ref><ref name=official>http://www.sportzblitzlive.com/index2.htm Sportz Blitz official site</ref>


==''Sportz Blitz''==
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The show focuses on Alabama high school and college sports, specifically [[Auburn University]] and the [[University of Alabama]]. Additional topics include major national professional sports stories and outdoors sports such as [[fishing]] and [[hunting]]. Differentiating the show from news broadcasts and other sports television shows, the hosts take live calls from the audience and discuss issues on the air in the same manner as [[sports radio]] shows.<ref name=official/>
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''Sportz Blitz'' is a weekly live interactive sports talk television show broadcast across central Alabama. The show originates from WAXC's studios and is simulcast on [[WKGA]] 97.5 FM radio in east central Alabama. The show is also carried by [[WOTM-LD]] in the [[Birmingham, Alabama|Birmingham]] market, and [[WETU-LD]] in the [[Montgomery, Alabama|Montgomery]] market.<ref name=new>{{cite news|url=http://www.alexcityoutlook.com/articles/2007/05/31/sports/sports02.txt|last=Chandler|first=Tommy|title='Sportz Blitz' prepares for new season|newspaper=Alexander City (Alabama) Outlook|date=May 31, 2007}}</ref><ref name=official>http://www.sportzblitzlive.com/index2.htm Sportz Blitz official site</ref>

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The show focuses on Alabama high school and college sports, specifically [[Auburn Tigers|Auburn University]] and the [[Alabama Crimson Tide|University of Alabama]]. Additional topics include major national professional sports stories and outdoors sports such as [[fishing]] and [[hunting]]. Differentiating the show from news broadcasts and other sports television shows, the hosts take live calls from the audience and discuss issues on the air in the same manner as [[sports radio]] shows.<ref name=official/>


===History===
===History===
Sportz Blitz began airing during football season in the Fall of 2006.<ref>http://www.alexcityoutlook.com/articles/2006/08/10/sports/sports02.txt Chandler, Tommy “New TV show to highlight area teams in central Alabama area”; Alexander City (Alabama) Outlook, August 10, 2006</ref> The broadcast schedule was extended for Season 2 (2007-2008) to air year round.<ref name=new/> In the Fall of 2007 a spin-off program began airing, Sportz Blitz Outdoors, featuring the same hosts and B.A.S.S. Elite Series professional fisherman Greg Vinson providing outdoor sports instruction for new show, Sportz Blitz Outdoors.<ref name=official/> On February 26, 2008 a new radio call-in show spin-off was created called "Sportz Blitz Overtime" which airs on WKGA 97.5 FM following the regular television broadcast.<ref>Sportz Blitz, broadcast date February 26, 2008</ref>
''Sportz Blitz'' began airing during football season in the fall of 2006.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.alexcityoutlook.com/articles/2006/08/10/sports/sports02.txt|last=Chandler|first=Tommy|title=New TV show to highlight area teams in central Alabama area|newspaper=Alexander City (Alabama) Outlook|date=August 10, 2006}}</ref> The broadcast schedule was extended for Season 2 (2007–2008) to air year round.<ref name=new/> In the fall of 2007, a spin-off program began airing, ''Sportz Blitz Outdoors'', featuring the same hosts and [[Bassmaster Elite Series]] professional fisherman Greg Vinson providing outdoor sports instruction.<ref name=official/> On February 26, 2008, a new radio call-in show spin-off was created called ''Sportz Blitz Overtime'' which airs on [[WKGA]] (97.5 FM) following the regular television broadcast.<ref>Sportz Blitz, broadcast date February 26, 2008</ref>


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
*[https://waxctv.com/ WAXC-TV 3 official website]
*[http://www.sportzblitzlive.com ''Sportz Blitz'' official website]
*[http://www.sportzblitzlive.com Sportz Blitz Official Site]


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{{Montgomery TV}}


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Latest revision as of 05:50, 26 May 2024

WAXC-LD
Channels
BrandingWAXC-TV 3
Programming
Affiliations31.1: Retro TV
Ownership
OwnerLake Broadcasting, Inc.
History
FoundedOctober 24, 1994
First air date
July 31, 1995; 29 years ago (1995-07-31)
Former call signs
  • W64CC (1994–1996)
  • WAXC-LP (1996–2011)
Former channel number(s)
  • Analog: 64 (UHF, 1995–1999), 25 (UHF, 1999–2011)
  • Digital: 31 (UHF, 2010–2012)
Call sign meaning
Alexander City
Technical information[1]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID8117
ClassLD
ERP15 kW
HAAT100.9 m (331 ft)
Transmitter coordinates32°56′47″N 85°56′33″W / 32.94639°N 85.94250°W / 32.94639; -85.94250
Links
Public license information
LMS

WAXC-LD is a low-power television station in Alexander City, Alabama, United States, affiliated with Retro TV. The station is branded as WAXC-TV 3 with the number 3 representing its channel position on Charter Spectrum. The channel produces Auburn Blitz, a program that covers sports at Auburn University.[2] The station also produces telecast of local high school sports and Sportz Biltz, a show focusing on Alabama sports.

History

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For many years, the station was co-owned with WETU-LD and carried the same programming including a UPN affiliation during the 1990s.[3] After dropping UPN, WAXC became a Pax TV (later i and Ion) affiliate.

Sportz Blitz

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Sportz Blitz is a weekly live interactive sports talk television show broadcast across central Alabama. The show originates from WAXC's studios and is simulcast on WKGA 97.5 FM radio in east central Alabama. The show is also carried by WOTM-LD in the Birmingham market, and WETU-LD in the Montgomery market.[4][5]

The show focuses on Alabama high school and college sports, specifically Auburn University and the University of Alabama. Additional topics include major national professional sports stories and outdoors sports such as fishing and hunting. Differentiating the show from news broadcasts and other sports television shows, the hosts take live calls from the audience and discuss issues on the air in the same manner as sports radio shows.[5]

History

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Sportz Blitz began airing during football season in the fall of 2006.[6] The broadcast schedule was extended for Season 2 (2007–2008) to air year round.[4] In the fall of 2007, a spin-off program began airing, Sportz Blitz Outdoors, featuring the same hosts and Bassmaster Elite Series professional fisherman Greg Vinson providing outdoor sports instruction.[5] On February 26, 2008, a new radio call-in show spin-off was created called Sportz Blitz Overtime which airs on WKGA (97.5 FM) following the regular television broadcast.[7]

References

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  1. ^ "Facility Technical Data for WAXC-LD". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  2. ^ "Auburn Blitz". WAXC-TV 3. Retrieved May 2, 2021.
  3. ^ "UPN Alabama Affiliates". UPN.com. March 4, 2000. Archived from the original on March 4, 2000. Retrieved May 8, 2021.
  4. ^ a b Chandler, Tommy (May 31, 2007). "'Sportz Blitz' prepares for new season". Alexander City (Alabama) Outlook.
  5. ^ a b c http://www.sportzblitzlive.com/index2.htm Sportz Blitz official site
  6. ^ Chandler, Tommy (August 10, 2006). "New TV show to highlight area teams in central Alabama area". Alexander City (Alabama) Outlook.
  7. ^ Sportz Blitz, broadcast date February 26, 2008
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