Channel 8 (San Juan, Argentina)
Canal Ocho (call sign LV 82 TV) is an Argentine broadcast television channel in San Juan Province. The station is owned and operated by Grupo América.
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| San Juan Argentina | |
|---|---|
| City | San Juan, Argentina |
| Channels | Analog: 8 (VHF) |
| Branding | Canal 8 San Juan |
| Programming | |
| Affiliations | América TV |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Grupo América (Jorge Estornell, S.A.) |
| Channel 7 Mendoza América TV Channel 6 San Rafael | |
| History | |
| Founded | 1964 |
First air date | 2 May 1964 |
| Technical information | |
| Translator(s) | 6 (Jáchal) 6 (Iglesia) 8 (Calingasta) 6 (Barreal) 11 (Valle Fértil) |
| Links | |
| Website | www |
History
The station was started by local businessmen, including Jorge Enrique Estornell. The station made its first official broadcast was on May 2, 1964, although the first test broadcasts were made beginning on April 18 of that same year; it was the first private television station in the province. Two years later, local programming began.
The channel quickly gained popularity among viewers, who had only one option up to that point. The studios are still located in the center of the city of San Juan, with the transmitter located on the sixth floor of the building.[1]
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