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WWCI-CD
Channels
BrandingWWCI-TV 10
Programming
Affiliationssee § Subchannels
Ownership
Owner
History
FoundedMarch 1996 (1996-03)
Former call signs
  • W10CI (1996)
  • WWCI-LP (1996–2001)
  • WWCI-CA (2001–2013)
Former channel numbers
  • Analog: 10 (VHF, 1996–2013)
  • Digital: 10 (VHF, 2013–2026)
Call sign meaning
From the translator call sign
Technical information[1]
Licensing authority
FCC
18894
ClassCD
ERP1 kW
HAAT23.1 m (76 ft)
Transmitter coordinates
28°32′42″N 81°22′47″W / 28.54500°N 81.37972°W / 28.54500; -81.37972
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Public license information

WWCI-CD (channel 10) is a low-power, Class A television station in Orlando, Florida, United States. Owned by Innovate Corp., the station broadcasts from a transmitter on North Orange Avenue in downtown Orlando.

History

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The station's construction permit was issued on November 20, 1992, under the call sign of W10CI. originally licensed to Vero Beach. The station then began broadcasting in March 1996, primarily relying on National Empowerment Television (NET) as its program source.[2] Renamed WWCI-LP later that year, the station was added to local cable systems six months after starting and began producing local news and talk programming for Indian River and St. Lucie counties.[3] This was supplemented with news from Bloomberg Television, America's Voice (the former NET), and All News Channel.[4]

V One Broadcasting sold WWCI-CD to HC2 in 2018.[5]

In spring 2026, WWCI-CD moved to Orlando.[citation needed]

Subchannels

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Subchannels of WWCI-CD[6]
Channel Res. Short name Programming
10.1 480i WWCI-CD Infomercials (4:3)
10.2
10.3 Defy
10.4 Salem News Channel
10.5 365BLK
10.6 Infomercials
10.7 Fubo Sports Network

Notes

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  1. ^ Originally licensed to Vero Beach, Florida; moved to Orlando in 2026.

References

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  1. ^ "Facility Technical Data for WWCI-CD". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  2. ^ Minch, Jack (March 18, 1996). "Vero Beach TV station hits VHF airwaves: Broadcaster plans to cover lots of community news, sports". St. Lucie News Tribune. Fort Pierce, Florida. p. B6. Retrieved January 27, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
  3. ^ Kauffmann, Chris (October 5, 1997). "Setting Precedent: Owners: Channel 10's starting to carve out niche in community". Press Journal. Vero Beach, Florida. p. 1D, 2D. Retrieved January 27, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
  4. ^ Betcher, Bob (October 2, 2000). "Local stations expanding programming with plenty of talk". Press Journal. p. C1, C2. Retrieved January 27, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
  5. ^ Jacobson, Adam (August 14, 2018). "Who's V One TV Station Buyer In South Florida?". Radio and Television Business Report.
  6. ^ "RabbitEars TV Query for WWCI". RabbitEars. Retrieved April 27, 2026.
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