Myawaddy TV
Myawaddy TV (Burmese: မြဝတီ ရုပ်မြင်သံကြား, abbreviated MWD) is a Myanmar military-owned propaganda network based in Yangon and Naypyidaw, Myanmar.
Country | Myanmar |
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Programming | |
Picture format | 1080i (16:9 HDTV) |
Ownership | |
Owner | Myanmar Armed Forces |
Sister channels |
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History | |
Launched | 27 March 1995 (NTSC-M) January 2012 (DVB-T) 14 March 2020 (DVB-T2) |
Closed | 13 March 2020 (NTSC-M and DVB-T) |
Links | |
Website | https://www.myawady.net.mm/ |
Availability | |
Terrestrial | |
Digital Terrestrial Television (Myanmar) | Channel 4 (HD) RF Channel 42 642 MHz |
MRTV (Myanmar) | Channel 15 RF Channel 31 554 MHz |
Country | Myanmar |
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Programming | |
Picture format | 1080i (16:9 HDTV) |
Ownership | |
Owner | Golden Seven Media Group |
Sister channels |
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History | |
Launched | 1 September 2022 |
Availability | |
Terrestrial | |
Digital Terrestrial Television (Myanmar) | Channel 6 (HD) RF Channel 42 642 MHz |
History
Myawaddy TV was launched on the 27 March 1995, in commemoration of the Myanmar's Armed Forces Day. Its programming is also broadcast over the AsiaSat 2 satellite. It was used in 2021 to formally announce the military takeover of Myanmar.[1][2][3] In response to the coup, Facebook removed the page of the military-owned Myawaddy TV Network, for violating Facebook policy that prohibits organizations that promote hate speech or violence.[4] This was later followed by YouTube which terminated their channel page along with MRTV for similar reason.[5]
Expansion
In 2012, after the completion of a new TV station in Naypyidaw, MWD launched six new digital channels and increased its broadcasting hours on its digital channels so as to better compete with other local television stations.[6]
Channels
All channels from MWD television network are 24-hour free-to-air television channels. Some channels are transmitted in both Analogue and Digital system. The current channels of MWD television network are -
Channel | Picture format | Channel Name | Programming | Note |
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MWD Digital MUX | ||||
1 | 1080i 16:9 | MWD Variety HD | MWD Variety Programming | Presentation and Play Out System are based on Naypyitaw |
2 | 1080i 16:9 | TVM HD | TVM Programming | |
3 | 1080i 16:9 | MWD Education Knowledge and Sports HD | MWD Educational and Knowledge and Sports Programming | |
4 | 1080i 16:9 | MWD HD | Main Myawaddy TV Programming [7] | Presentation and Play Out System are based on Yangon |
5 | 1080i 16:9 | Channel Light HD | Channel Light Programming | |
6 | 1080i 16:9 | Golden Land HD | Golden Land channel programming | |
7 | 1080i 16:9 | WAF HD | WAF channel programming | |
8 | Audio only | Thazin | Thazin FM Radio Programming | |
9 | Audio only | Star FM | Star FM Radio Programming | |
Relay Station | Transmitter Site | Frequency Channel | Transmitter Power (ERP) |
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Naypyitaw | Pyinmana relay station | E42 642 MHz | 3KW |
Naypyitaw | New MWD Broadcasting Center | E41 634 MHz | 3KW |
Yangon | Bouth Htaw relay station, Yankin | E42 642 MHz | 3KW |
Yangon | Old MWD Broadcasting Center, Hmawbe | E41 634 MHz | 600W |
Sagaing and Mandalay | Mount Sagaing | E42 642 MHz | 3KW |
Monywa and Chaung Oo | Bawdi Ta Htaung | E40 626 MHz | 3KW |
Pyin Oo Lwin | ? | E46 674 MHz | 600W |
Meikthila | ? | E42 642 MHz | 3KW |
Kyaukpadaung | Mount Gway Gyo | E21 474 MHz | 3KW |
Minbu and Magway | Minbu | E42 642 MHz | 3KW |
Taunggyi | ? | E42 642 MHz | 3KW |
Lahio | ? | E42 642 MHz | 3KW |
Keng Tung | ? | E42 642 MHz | 300W |
Kho Lam | ? | E46 674 MHz | 300W |
Namsang | ? | E40 626 MHz | 300W |
Lwaksawk and Bahtoo | ? | E41 634 MHz | 600W |
Myitkyina | ? | E42 642 MHz | 3KW |
Bhamo | ? | E42 642 MHz | 3KW |
Sittwe | ? | E42 642 MHz | 3KW |
Loikaw | ? | E42 642 MHz | 600W |
Mawlamyine | ? | E42 642 MHz | 3KW |
Bago | ? | E46 674 MHz | 3KW |
Pyay | ? | E46 674 MHz | 3KW |
Taungoo | ? | E42 642 MHz | 3KW |
Pathein | ? | E42 642 MHz | 3KW |
Dawei | ? | E42 642 MHz | 3KW |
Myeik | ? | E42 642 MHz | 3KW |
References
- "Myanmar military says it is taking control of the country". AP NEWS. 1 February 2021. Retrieved 1 February 2021.
- Reuters Staff (Feb 1, 2021). "Statement from Myanmar military on state of emergency". Reuters. Retrieved 2 February 2021.
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has generic name (help) - Omer Faruk Yildiz (Feb 2, 2021). "Myanmar military dismisses ministers, deputies". Anadolu Agency. Retrieved 2 February 2021.
- "Facebook removes Myanmar military's TV network page". The Myanmar Times. 2021-02-02. Retrieved 2021-02-03.
- Toh, Michelle; Walsh, Carly; Yuan, Carol (2021-03-06). "YouTube removes channels run by Myanmar's military as violence escalates". CNN. Retrieved 2021-03-08.
- "MWD plans to expand TV programming".
- "About MWD Channel".