KJJM-LP
Encyclopedia
KJJM-LD is a low-power digital television
station in the Dallas, Texas
area, broadcasting locally on channel 34. The station is affiliated with the religious Universal Access Network.
The station was first established as K46EV on channel 46 as a FamilyNet
affiliate, then on February 18, 2000 the call letters changed to KJJM. In 2005, the station moved its broadcasts to channel 34 to make way for KTAQ
's channel 46 digital signal
, and switched affiliates to LAT TV
in 2006.
For several weeks after LAT TV folded on May 20, 2008, KJJM was running a test pattern
without FCC
-required station IDs, putting the owners in danger of fines and other penalties. In September 2008 the station began broadcasting infomercials
until the Universal Access Network was established in November 2008.
From November 2008 until June 2011, KJJM broadcasted Universal Access Network programming, including the daily Access Live hosted by Pastor Lee Sherrell and produced at the KJJM studios. Weekend programming includes local Dallas ministry programs produced live at KJJM. The schedule also included syndicated programs, a handful of old movies, cartoons, classic TV shows including Bonanza
, and programs from other sources.
In June 2011, Universal Access Network moved to full-power station KTAQ
on subchannel 47.2. KJJM is currently broadcasting UAN (delayed) on 34.1 and infomercials on 34.2.
KJJM is not currently available on cable systems in the immediate Dallas/Mesquite area.
Digital television
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station in the Dallas, Texas
Dallas, Texas
Dallas is the third-largest city in Texas and the ninth-largest in the United States. The Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex is the largest metropolitan area in the South and fourth-largest metropolitan area in the United States...
area, broadcasting locally on channel 34. The station is affiliated with the religious Universal Access Network.
The station was first established as K46EV on channel 46 as a FamilyNet
FamilyNet
FamilyNet is a broadcast television network owned by ComStar Media Fund and based in Atlanta, Georgia. The network was founded in 1979 as the National Christian Network, and took the name FamilyNet in 1988 under the ownership of Jerry Falwell. The channel was acquired by InTouch Ministries in...
affiliate, then on February 18, 2000 the call letters changed to KJJM. In 2005, the station moved its broadcasts to channel 34 to make way for KTAQ
KTAQ
KTAQ is a commercial television station in Greenville, Texas, USA, broadcasting a digital signal in the Dallas area on channel 47. The station is available on channel 24 and channel 428 through Time Warner Cable, Channel 22 through Charter Communications and channel 18 through Verizon...
's channel 46 digital signal
Digital terrestrial television
Digital terrestrial television is the technological evolution of broadcast television and advance from analog television, which broadcasts land-based signals...
, and switched affiliates to LAT TV
LAT TV
LAT TV was a Spanish-language television network emphasizing family-oriented and educational programming. It was owned by Latin America Broadcasting of Houston, Texas and launched in May 2006, initially on five low-power television stations in Texas and Arizona, four of which were in top-ten...
in 2006.
For several weeks after LAT TV folded on May 20, 2008, KJJM was running a test pattern
Test card
A test card, also known as a test pattern in North America and Australia, is a television test signal, typically broadcast at times when the transmitter is active but no program is being broadcast...
without FCC
Federal Communications Commission
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-required station IDs, putting the owners in danger of fines and other penalties. In September 2008 the station began broadcasting infomercials
Infomercial
Infomercials are direct response television commercials which generally include a phone number or website. There are long-form infomercials, which are typically between 15 and 30 minutes in length, and short-form infomercials, which are typically 30 seconds to 120 seconds in length. Infomercials...
until the Universal Access Network was established in November 2008.
From November 2008 until June 2011, KJJM broadcasted Universal Access Network programming, including the daily Access Live hosted by Pastor Lee Sherrell and produced at the KJJM studios. Weekend programming includes local Dallas ministry programs produced live at KJJM. The schedule also included syndicated programs, a handful of old movies, cartoons, classic TV shows including Bonanza
Bonanza
Bonanza is an American western television series that both ran on and was a production of NBC from September 12, 1959 to January 16, 1973. Lasting 14 seasons and 430 episodes, it ranks as the second longest running western series and still continues to air in syndication. It centers on the...
, and programs from other sources.
In June 2011, Universal Access Network moved to full-power station KTAQ
KTAQ
KTAQ is a commercial television station in Greenville, Texas, USA, broadcasting a digital signal in the Dallas area on channel 47. The station is available on channel 24 and channel 428 through Time Warner Cable, Channel 22 through Charter Communications and channel 18 through Verizon...
on subchannel 47.2. KJJM is currently broadcasting UAN (delayed) on 34.1 and infomercials on 34.2.
KJJM is not currently available on cable systems in the immediate Dallas/Mesquite area.
Digital TV
On March 15, 2009, KJJM switched from analog broadcasting to a multiplexed digital TV signal. Currently they are broadcasting the following subchannels:| Channel | Programming |
|---|---|
| 34.1 | Universal Access Network |
| 34.2 | Infomercials Infomercial Infomercials are direct response television commercials which generally include a phone number or website. There are long-form infomercials, which are typically between 15 and 30 minutes in length, and short-form infomercials, which are typically 30 seconds to 120 seconds in length. Infomercials... |
| 34.3 | Test pattern Test Pattern Test Pattern may refer to:* Test Pattern , a Canadian game show* Test Pattern , an album by Sonia Dada* Test pattern or test card, a television test signal... |