In the , channels - served primarily as a "translator band" containing repeater transmitters to fill gaps in coverage for existing stations: WTPA-TV in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania moved from channel 71 to the former DuMont WCMB-TV frequency allocation (channel 27) in 1957. It now operates as WHTM-TV (ABC) [1][2]

As part of the celebration of its first anniversary, on July 6, 1954 WTPA broadcast special programs throughout the day and presented an hour-long show with outstanding performers who had appeared on channel 71 during the first year of operation, using the theme "A Year for You."

Jun 27, 2008 · WTPA-TV (Channel 71) was initially with NBC in 1952 and switched to ABC the following year. WCMB-TV was, unfortunately, a Dumont affiliate. However, both stations were built and on the air for a few years.

Aug 18, 2016 · WHTM-TV, also known as ABC27, started in Harrisburg as WTPA on channel 71. According to the book "Harrisburg Broadcasting" by Timothy P. Portzline, the station began operating on July 6, 1953.

Apr 9, 2011 · The Wage Theft Prevention Act (WTPA) took effect on April 9, 2011. The law requires employers to give written notice of wage rates to each new hire. The notice must include: Rate or rates of pay, including overtime rate of pay (if it applies) How the employee is paid: by the hour, shift, day, week, commission, etc. Regular payday

Jun 17, 2011 · That site, with its big brick transmitter building, was the first one up here on this side of the ridge. It signed on in 1953 as WTPA-TV on channel 71, using the short tower that still stands here.

Ladies and gentlemen, Channel 71 now concludes broadcasting operations. WTPA-TV, covering Harrisburg, York and Lebanon, is owned and operated by the Patriot News Company, with studios at 3235 Hoffman Street in Harrisburg.

Jul 6, 2014 · The Newhouse family signed on WTPA-TV from Harrisburg, Penn., on July 6, 1953. The station originally operated on Channel 71, but moved to Channel 27 in 1957. The station became an ABC affiliate in 1954. Times-Mirror purchased the station in 1980 and changed the call letters to WHTM-TV.

Dec 20, 2021 · WTPA, synonymous with rock radio in Harrisburg, PA for decades, is back on the air. Cumulus Media brought the station back to the 93.5 frequency at 9:30 ET today (Dec. 20), helmed by former WTPA programmer and air talent Chris James.

Jul 9, 2016 · Happy 63rd anniversary to WHTM, channel 27 in Harrisburg! WHTM began as WTPA, channel 71, on July 6, 1953. Among the many fine people who ran WTPA on its opening day were general manager Dave...