Channel 6 (San Rafael, Argentina)
| Industry | Television broadcasting |
|---|---|
| Founded | April 19, 1964 in San Rafael, Mendoza, Argentina |
| Founder | Andrés Espasandín, Roberto Espasandín |
| Headquarters | San Rafael , Argentina |
Area served | San Rafael, Mendoza |
| Products | Television broadcasting |
| Owner | Grupo Álvarez |
| Parent | Grupo América |
Canal 6 (call sign LV 84 TV) operates as a television station based in San Rafael, Mendoza. It broadcasts content affiliated with América TV and is under the ownership of Grupo Álvarez.
History
The National Executive Branch granted businessman Pedro Espasandín Rial a broadcasting license for Channel 6 in San Rafael, Mendoza, on October 10, 1963. This authorization was subsequently revoked on December 9 of the same year. Regular transmissions commenced on April 19, 1964, when brothers Andrés and Roberto Espasandín established the station. Although initially intended to be located in Mendoza city, the station was ultimately set up in San Rafael following a request from their grandfather Pedro, who also provided financial backing.
In 1974, under the administration of Isabel Perón, Channel 6 underwent nationalization. Subsequently, the Federal Broadcasting Committee initiated a licensing competition, awarding the frequency to TV Río Diamante on December 1, 1982. The Espasandín family recovered the license in 1983 but were responsible for financing the color television equipment installed by the government.
Ownership changed hands in 1994 when the channel was sold to a company connected with the proprietors of Mendoza’s channels 7 and 9; eventually, control of Channel 6 remained with those owning channel 7. In September 1997, Grupo UNO (now known as Grupo América) purchased Canal 6 along with additional stations, incorporating it into a broader media conglomerate.