WLNN-CD
| Boone, North Carolina | |
|---|---|
| Branding | MTN 18 |
| Channels |
Digital: 24 (UHF) Virtual: 24 (PSIP) |
| Affiliations | Independent |
| Owner | Carolina Rays LLC |
| Founded | February 6, 1989 |
| Former callsigns |
W23AP (1989-1997) W24CI (1997-2000) WLNN-LP (2000-2015) |
| Former channel number(s) |
Analog: 50 (1991-1997) 24 (1997-2015) |
| Transmitter power | 6.5 kW |
| Class | A |
| Facility ID | 60888 |
| Transmitter coordinates | 36°14′10″N 81°42′24″W / 36.23611°N 81.70667°W |
WLNN-CD (branded as the Mountain Television Network and MTN 18) is a digital class A television station in Boone, North Carolina. It broadcasts over-the-air on channel 24, and on cable channel 18 in the Boone area. It is an independent station with some programming from Youtoo America. WLNN produces a low budget newscast and other programming that covers local affairs in the High Country region. The station was previously owned by Steve Rondinaro, who was also the evening news anchor before taking that position at WWAY in Wilmington. Rondinaro later sold WLNN to Terry Smith in 2008.[1][2] WLNN's local programming can also be seen on the second digital subchannel of WTBL-CD in Lenoir and on local cable channels in the broadcast area.
See also
- Channel 18 branded TV stations in the United States
- Channel 24 low-power TV stations in the United States
References
External links
- Query the FCC's TV station database for WLNN-CD
- BIAfn's Media Web Database -- Information on WLNN-TV
- MTN 18 News on Facebook
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