PHL, officially known as WPHL-TV and branded as PHL17, broadcasts on virtual channel 17.
WPHL-TV is a television station serving Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. It is primarily affiliated with The CW network.
Understanding PHL's Channel Information
When tuning into PHL, you will typically find it on channel 17, which is its designated virtual channel. Digital television broadcasting often involves both a virtual channel number (what viewers see and select on their remote) and a physical digital channel number (the actual frequency used for transmission).
- Virtual Channel: This is the channel number that appears on your TV screen and what you typically use to access the station. For PHL, this is 17.
- Digital Channel (UHF): This refers to the specific ultra-high frequency (UHF) digital channel that the station's signal is broadcast on. PHL's digital channel is also 17, and it shares this frequency with WUVP-DT.
PHL17 Channel Details
Here’s a summary of the key channel information for PHL:
| Aspect | Detail |
|---|---|
| Call Sign | WPHL-TV |
| Branding | PHL17, PHL17 CW |
| Location | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Virtual Channel | 17 |
| Digital Channel | 17 (UHF) |
| Primary Affiliation | The CW |
For more in-depth information about WPHL-TV, you can refer to its dedicated Wikipedia page.
