Telemax (television network)
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Telemax is a Mexican broadcast television network based in Hermosillo, Sonora. Its flagship station is XEWH-TV channel 6 in Hermosillo, and is available nationally through satellite and cable coverage. It is also available through a network of over-the-air repeaters, which extend its flagship station's coverage throughout Sonora. Telemax is owned by the State of Sonora and its stated mission is "to promote Sonoran culture and values, the works and programs of the government, and timely and truthful broadcast of information to various social segments of the population."[1] (translated into English)
History
XEWH history
The history of television station XEWH precedes that of Telemax by over 30 years. Founded November 27, 1957 by the Azcarraga family, XEWH went on the air May 30, 1959 as part of Telesistema Mexicano, hence the callsign XEWH, from "XEW", the Telesistema Mexicano flagship station in Mexico City, and "H", for Hermosillo. As typical of Telesistema Mexicano stations, XEWH operated independently, but that changed in 1969. The station became a retransmitter of canned programs,[1] likely from XEW-TV, and remained so until 1978. In 1984, the Azcarraga family sold the station to the Sonoran government. State government decree 369 on August 22, 1985 established XEWH as the official voice of the Sonoran government. Also in 1985, the government began building a network of low-power television stations throughout Sonora to rebroadcast XEWH.
Telemax history
The year 1990 saw the launch of Telemax, a new identity for the state-run television station. The initial construction of the statewide network was coming to a close, but as Telemax, the number of stations in the network increased rapidly. Seven stations were added in 1996, and 26 more were added in 1997, bringing the number of stations to 58.
Programming
Telemax offers a diverse mix of programming, including news, sports, music, general entertainment, religious, and youth-oriented shows.
Stations
The following television stations, all owned by the Government of the State of Sonora, broadcast Telemax programming.[2]
Some Telemax programs are also seen on KPHE-LP in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Reception may vary by location and some stations may only be viewable with cable television
KTVK 3 (Ind, Phoenix) • 4SD (cable-only, San Diego) • KTLA 5 (CW, Los Angeles) • KAZT 7 (Ind, Prescott-Phoenix) • KAET 8 (PBS, Phoenix) • KCAL 9 (Ind, Los Angeles) • KGTV 10 (ABC, San Diego) • XEWT 12 (Televisa, Tijuana-San Diego) • KCOP 13 (MNTV, Los Angeles) • KPBS 15 (PBS, San Diego) • KESQ 42 (ABC, Palm Springs) • KUTP 45 (MNTV, Phoenix)
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California television: Bakersfield • Chico-Redding • Eureka • Fresno • Los Angeles • Medford OR • Monterey • Palm Springs • Reno NV • Sacramento • San Diego • San Francisco • Santa Barbara • El Centro CA / Yuma AZ
Baja California television: Ensenada • Isla Cedros • Mexicali • San Felipe • Tijuana / Tecate
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