station identification
Channel announces itself
Station identification is a broadcast announcement where a radio or television station states its call letters and location, typically required at regular intervals by regulatory agencies: We'll be right back after station identification.
Often shortened to station ID.
The term extends to any brief interruption identifying the broadcaster.
- call lettersBroadcast frequency designation
- broadcastTransmitted media signal
- top of the hourExact beginning of hour
- television channelBroadcast frequency for programming
- local affiliateArea broadcaster linked to network
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