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| callsign = Public Television of Bahamas (PTB)
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| logo = ZNS-TV HD 2017.png
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| branding = ZNS Network HD
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| analog = 13 ([[very high frequency|VHF]]) ''(both stations)''
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| digital = 13 ''(future, both stations)''
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| affiliations = [[Independent station (North America)|Independent]] (branded as ZNS Network)
| founded = 1936 ([[Radio]]) July 4 1977 ([[Television]])
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| callsign_meaning = '''Z'''ephyr (balmy breeze)<br>'''N'''assau<br>'''S'''unshine
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| former_names = ZNS Network (1936-2024)
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| sister_stations = [[ZNS-1|ZNS-1 AM/FM]], [[ZNS-2|ZNS-2 AM/FM]], [[ZNS-3|ZNS-3 AM/SW]], [[ZNS-3-FM]], [[ZNS News Channel]]
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| location = [[Nassau, Bahamas|Nassau]]/[[Freeport, Bahamas]]
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| owner = The Broadcasting Corporation of The Bahamas
| former_affiliations = [[CBS]]/[[NBC]]/[[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]] (all secondary, 1977–1992)
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| erp = 54 [[kilowatt|kW]]
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| licensing_authority = Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (URCA)
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| website = {{URL|https://znsbahamas.com/}}
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| station_logo = ZNS-TV HD 2017.png
| station_slogan = ''Only the sun covers The Bahamas better''
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| station_branding = ZNS Network HD
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| analog = 13 ([[very high frequency|VHF]] [[NTSC]]) ''(both stations)''
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| digital = 13 ([[ATSC]] VHF/[[PSIP]]) ''(future, both stations)''
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| affiliations = [[Independent station (North America)|Independent]] (branded as ZNS Network)
| founded = 1977
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| callsign_meaning = '''Z'''ephyr (balmy breeze)<br>'''N'''assau<br>'''S'''unshine
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| sister_stations = [[ZNS-1|ZNS-1 AM/FM]], [[ZNS-2|ZNS-2 AM/FM]], [[ZNS-3|ZNS-3 AM/SW]], [[ZNS-3-FM]], [[ZNS News Channel]]
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| location = [[Nassau, Bahamas|Nassau]]/[[Freeport, Bahamas]]
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| owner = The Broadcasting Corporation of The Bahamas
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| effective_radiated_power = 54 [[kilowatt|kW]]
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| licensing_authority = Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (URCA)
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| homepage = {{URL|https://znsbahamas.com/}}
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'''ZNS''' ('''Z'''ephyr '''N'''assau '''S'''unshine) is a national television broadcaster operated by the state-owned '''Broadcasting Corporation of [[The Bahamas]]''' ('''BCB''').


ZNS-TV's two transmitters, serving [[Nassau, Bahamas|Nassau]] and [[Freeport, Bahamas|Freeport]], are the only over-the-air TV stations in the Bahamas. The rest of the country receives these channels (and a privately owned station) via Cable Bahamas, a privately held company that maintained an exclusive license to operate cable TV services until 2009.
'''ZNS''' (Zephyr Nassau Sunshine) is a national television broadcaster operated by the state-owned Broadcasting Corporation of [[The Bahamas]] (BCB). ZNS-TV's two transmitters, serving [[Nassau, Bahamas|Nassau]] and [[Freeport, Bahamas|Freeport]], are the only over-the-air TV stations in the country. The rest of the country receives these channels (and a privately owned station) via Cable Bahamas, a privately held company that maintained an exclusive licence to operate cable TV services until 2009.


The BCB also owns [[ZNS-1]] AM Radio 1540 (a [[clear-channel station]]), its repeater, ZNS-1 on 104.5, [[ZNS-2]] AM 1240, 107.9 "Inspiration 107.9 FM" in Nassau, and [[ZNS-3]] AM 810 / FM 104.5 "Power 104.5" in Freeport.
BCB also owns [[ZNS-1]] AM Radio 1540 (a [[clear-channel station]]), its repeater, ZNS-1 on 104.5, [[ZNS-2]] AM 1240, 107.9 "Inspiration 107.9 FM" in Nassau, and [[ZNS-3]] AM 810 / FM 104.5 "Power 104.5" in Freeport.


==History==
==History==
[[File:ZNS-TV.jpg|thumb|left|Older ZNS-TV logo, with variant colors]]
[[File:ZNS-TV.jpg|thumb|left|Older ZNS-TV logo, with variant colors]]
ZNS radio was founded in 1937 as a way of broadcasting hurricane warnings to the various islands throughout the archipelago. At its inception, the station would broadcast for two hours a day, featuring news and musical recordings from the [[BBC]] <ref>{{cite web|url=https://znsbahamas.com/about/|title=About |publisher=ZNS Network |access date=2020-01-29}}</ref>and Nassau sources. The radio station eventually established another transmitter in the city of Freeport on the island of Grand Bahamas.
ZNS radio was founded in 1937 to broadcast [[hurricane]] warnings to the islands throughout the archipelago. At its inception, the station broadcast for two hours a day, featuring news and musical recordings from the [[BBC]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://znsbahamas.com/about/|title=About |publisher=ZNS Network |access-date=2020-01-29}}</ref> and Nassau sources. The radio station eventually established another transmitter in [[Freeport, Bahamas|Freeport]] on the island of [[Grand Bahama]].


ZNS-TV launched in the city of Nassau on New Providence Island in 1977. The TV station aired programming to entertain, educate and inform the people of the Bahamas. It aired [[sitcom]]s, [[broadcasting of sports events|sports]], [[drama (film and television)|dramas]], and even [[feature film|movies]]. In 1992, the stations started to only air public affairs programming.
ZNS-TV launched in [[Nassau, Bahamas|Nassau]] on [[New Providence Island]] in 1977. Before ZNS-TV is launched, television can be received from stations in the United States.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.worldradiohistory.com/BOOKSHELF-ARH/Business/World-Communicatiions-Unesco-1975.pdf |title=World Communications |date=1975 |publisher=[[UNESCO]] |accessdate=19 April 2024 |page=139}}</ref> The station aired programming to entertain, educate and inform. It aired [[sitcom]]s, [[broadcasting of sports events|sports]], [[drama (film and television)|dramas]], and even [[feature film|movies]]. In 1992, the station started to air only [[Public affairs (broadcasting)|public affairs programming]].


In October 2010, the BCB implemented a major restructuring exercise in which approximately 80 employees were downsized. This event sparked much public debate. The government offered a severance package to all employees who separated from the company both voluntarily and involuntarily. One reason for restructuring was that the previous governments had declared the BCB to be a major strain on the public purse, bringing in little revenue and costing the government major payouts in salaries and maintenance. The further reason for the downsizing was to enable the corporation's transition to a public broadcasting service.
In October 2010, the BCB implemented a major restructuring exercise in which approximately 80 employees were made redundant. This event sparked much public debate. The government offered a severance package to employees who separated from the company. One reason for restructuring was that the previous governments had declared the BCB to be a major strain on the public purse, bringing in little revenue. The further reason for the downsizing was to enable the corporation's transition to a public broadcasting service.


The people behind the changes at the BCB were the Minister of National Security with Responsibilities for Broadcasting, Hon. Tommy Turnquest, and the chairman of BCB, Michael Moss, along with his board members and management of the corporation. Payouts during this process were reported to cost the government around $4 million. Many of those who received separation packages and termination letters generally were unhappy because it did not compare to their years of loyal service to the company. However, the government maintained that the separation package was generous, considering the economic climate in the country and that they were greater than what was required by law to pay. In addition to the monetary payouts, those affected were provided with medical insurance for 12 months.
The people behind the changes were then Minister of National Security with Responsibilities for Broadcasting, Hon. [[O. Tommy Turnquest|Tommy Turnquest]], and the chairman of BCB, Michael Moss, along with his board and managers. Payouts were reported to cost the government around $4 million. Many of those who received separation packages and termination letters generally were unhappy, because it did not reflect their years of service. However, the government maintained that the separation package was generous, considering the economic climate in the country and that they were greater than required by law. In addition to the monetary payouts, those affected were provided with health insurance for 12 months.


On December 14, 2011, ZNS-TV announced that it was planning on converting to [[ATSC]] [[digital terrestrial television]], with the additional capability of adding a [[mobile DTV]] feed.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thebahamasinvestor.com/2011/bahamas-national-tv-to-get-multi-million-dollar-digital-upgrade-video/ |title=Bahamas national TV to get multi-million dollar digital upgrade – video |publisher=The Bahamas Investor |date=2011-12-14 |accessdate=2012-09-11}}</ref>
On 14 December 2011, ZNS-TV announced that it was planning on converting to [[ATSC]] [[digital terrestrial television]], with the additional capability of adding a [[mobile DTV]] feed.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thebahamasinvestor.com/2011/bahamas-national-tv-to-get-multi-million-dollar-digital-upgrade-video/ |title=Bahamas national TV to get multi-million dollar digital upgrade – video |publisher=The Bahamas Investor |date=2011-12-14 |access-date=2012-09-11}}</ref>


At some point in 2017, ZNS-TV shut down its on-channel repeater in Freeport, ZNS-TV-1 (also using VHF 13), and had substantially reduced power at its remaining transmitter in Nassau from 500&nbsp;kW to 54&nbsp;kW.{{Citation needed|date=February 2020}}
In 2017, ZNS-TV shut down its on-channel repeater in Freeport, ZNS-TV-1 (also using VHF 13), and substantially reduced power at its remaining transmitter in Nassau.{{Citation needed|date=February 2020}}


==See also==
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Revision as of 02:51, 25 April 2024

Public Television of Bahamas (PTB)
Channels
BrandingZNS Network HD
Programming
AffiliationsIndependent (branded as ZNS Network)
Ownership
OwnerThe Broadcasting Corporation of The Bahamas
ZNS-1 AM/FM, ZNS-2 AM/FM, ZNS-3 AM/SW, ZNS-3-FM, ZNS News Channel
History
Founded1936 (Radio) July 4 1977 (Television)
Former names
ZNS Network (1936-2024)
CBS/NBC/ABC (all secondary, 1977–1992)
Call sign meaning
Zephyr (balmy breeze)
Nassau
Sunshine
Technical information
Licensing authority
Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (URCA)
ERP54 kW
Links
Websiteznsbahamas.com

ZNS (Zephyr Nassau Sunshine) is a national television broadcaster operated by the state-owned Broadcasting Corporation of The Bahamas (BCB). ZNS-TV's two transmitters, serving Nassau and Freeport, are the only over-the-air TV stations in the country. The rest of the country receives these channels (and a privately owned station) via Cable Bahamas, a privately held company that maintained an exclusive licence to operate cable TV services until 2009.

BCB also owns ZNS-1 AM Radio 1540 (a clear-channel station), its repeater, ZNS-1 on 104.5, ZNS-2 AM 1240, 107.9 "Inspiration 107.9 FM" in Nassau, and ZNS-3 AM 810 / FM 104.5 "Power 104.5" in Freeport.

History

Older ZNS-TV logo, with variant colors

ZNS radio was founded in 1937 to broadcast hurricane warnings to the islands throughout the archipelago. At its inception, the station broadcast for two hours a day, featuring news and musical recordings from the BBC[1] and Nassau sources. The radio station eventually established another transmitter in Freeport on the island of Grand Bahama.

ZNS-TV launched in Nassau on New Providence Island in 1977. Before ZNS-TV is launched, television can be received from stations in the United States.[2] The station aired programming to entertain, educate and inform. It aired sitcoms, sports, dramas, and even movies. In 1992, the station started to air only public affairs programming.

In October 2010, the BCB implemented a major restructuring exercise in which approximately 80 employees were made redundant. This event sparked much public debate. The government offered a severance package to employees who separated from the company. One reason for restructuring was that the previous governments had declared the BCB to be a major strain on the public purse, bringing in little revenue. The further reason for the downsizing was to enable the corporation's transition to a public broadcasting service.

The people behind the changes were then Minister of National Security with Responsibilities for Broadcasting, Hon. Tommy Turnquest, and the chairman of BCB, Michael Moss, along with his board and managers. Payouts were reported to cost the government around $4 million. Many of those who received separation packages and termination letters generally were unhappy, because it did not reflect their years of service. However, the government maintained that the separation package was generous, considering the economic climate in the country and that they were greater than required by law. In addition to the monetary payouts, those affected were provided with health insurance for 12 months.

On 14 December 2011, ZNS-TV announced that it was planning on converting to ATSC digital terrestrial television, with the additional capability of adding a mobile DTV feed.[3]

In 2017, ZNS-TV shut down its on-channel repeater in Freeport, ZNS-TV-1 (also using VHF 13), and substantially reduced power at its remaining transmitter in Nassau.[citation needed]

See also

References

  1. ^ "About". ZNS Network. Retrieved 29 January 2020.
  2. ^ "World Communications" (PDF). UNESCO. 1975. p. 139. Retrieved 19 April 2024.
  3. ^ "Bahamas national TV to get multi-million dollar digital upgrade – video". The Bahamas Investor. 14 December 2011. Retrieved 11 September 2012.

External links

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