WJTS-CD

WJTS-CD, virtual channel 18 (UHF digital channel 24), is a low-powered YTA TV-affiliated television station licensed to Jasper, Indiana, United States. The station is owned by DC Broadcasting, and airs a mixture of family programming, local sports, public affairs and children's programming.

WJTS-CD
CityJasper, Indiana
Channels
BrandingWJTS TV 18
Programming
AffiliationsYTA TV (2015–present)
Ownership
Owner
  • DC Broadcasting
  • (Paul E. Jones)
History
FoundedDecember 5, 1991
First air date
February 14, 1993 (1993-02-14)
Former call signs
W27BG (1991–1995)
WJTS-LP (1995–2007)
WJTS-LD (2007–2011)
Former channel number(s)
Analog:
27 (UHF, 1991–2009)
Digital:
18 (UHF, 2009–2019)
UPN (1995–2006)
America One (2006–2015)
Call sign meaning
Watch Jasper’s Television Station
Technical information
Facility ID168419
ERP15 kW
HAAT504 ft (154 m)
Transmitter coordinates38°22′53.2″N 86°52′26″W
Links
WebsiteWJTS TV 18 website

WJTS-CD carries sports programming such as The Outdoorsman, Purdue Express, and Inside Notre Dame Football and Basketball. In addition, the station carries over 100 high-school sporting events from area schools. The station has also aired locally produced programming, such as the Colgate Country Showdown.

The station's broadcasting facilities consist of three satellite downlink stations ("earth stations"), optical and magnetic playback facilities, and a 300-foot transmission tower.


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