Aomori Television Explained

Callsign:	JOAI-DTV
Location:	Aomori Prefecture, Japan
City:	Aomori
Branding:	ATV
Digital:	30 (UHF)
Virtual:	6
Affiliations:	Japan News Network
Owner:	Aomori Television Broadcasting Co., Ltd.
Founded:	December 23, 1968
Airdate:	December 1, 1969
Callsign Meaning:	AomorI
Former Callsigns:	JOAI-TV (1969–2011)
Former Channel Numbers:	38 (analog UHF, 1969–2011)
Former Affiliations:	NET/ANN (1969-1975)
Licensing Authority:	MIC

, also known as ATV, is a Japanese broadcast network affiliated with the Japan News Network. Their headquarters are located in Aomori Prefecture.

The broadcaster (alongside RAB) also air certain programs from Fuji TV as the prefecture doesn't have a FNN/FNS affiliate.

History

• December 1, 1969 : It was set up as Aomori Prefecture's second broadcasting station.
• July 1, 2006 : its Aomori main station started their first Digital terrestrial television broadcasts.
• July 24, 2011 : All-analog TV stations were abolished.

Stations

Analog stations

• Aomori(Main Station) JOAI-TV 38ch 10kw
• Tappi-Utetsu 38ch 0.1w
• Hachinohe 33ch 1 kw
• Kamikita 55ch 100w
• Kinobe 55ch 1w
• Ikokuma 55ch 3w
• Owani 22ch 30w
• Mutsu 58ch 100w
• San'nohe-Nambu 42ch 10w
• Kasose 42ch 10w
• Tsugaru-Oguni 42ch 0.1w
• Imabetsu 56ch 10w
• Asamushi 56ch 0.5w
• West-Towada 56ch 3w
• Gonohe 56ch 10w

Digital stations(ID:6)

• Aomori(Main Station) JOAI-DTV 30ch 1 kW

Programs

Syndicated from Fuji TV:

• One Piece (Sunday Morning, 5:15)

Rival stations

• Aomori Broadcasting Corporation(RAB)
• Asahi Broadcasting Aomori(ABA)
• Aomori FM Broadcasting(AFB)

Other Links

ATV Official Site