Telefe Rosario
| Company type | Free-to-air television station |
|---|---|
| Industry | Television broadcasting |
| Founded | November 18, 1964 |
| Headquarters | Rosario , Argentina |
Area served | Greater Rosario, northern Buenos Aires Province |
| Products | Television programming |
| Owner | Grupo Plus |
Canal 5 de Rosario (call sign LT 84 TV) is an Argentine free-to-air television station affiliated with Telefe. Broadcasting from Rosario, Santa Fe, it serves the Greater Rosario area as well as the northern region of Buenos Aires Province. The channel is managed by Grupo Plus.
History
The station commenced operations on November 18, 1964, becoming Rosario’s first locally managed TV outlet, launching seven months before LT 83 channel 3. Its initial broadcast utilized a modest 200-watt transmitter. Early programming included the news show Noticinco, local productions such as Demos una Mano and Tertulia Hogareña, children’s content like Capitán Kapote and Esperando a Papá, in addition to American series including Bonanza, Combat!, and The Fugitive.
In 1989, LT 84 became a founding participant of Televisión Federal (Telefe), which contributed to the enhancement of its regional programming quality.
During a storm in 2007, Canal Cinco’s transmission tower collapsed, an incident that also impacted rival stations; however, the channel resumed broadcasting at reduced power the following day. By 2010, both stations moved their facilities to the location used by TV Pública for transmissions in Rosario.
Programming
Canal Cinco offers a variety of local content, including newscasts under the Telefe Noticias banner, regional programs, agricultural shows such as Tiempo de campo, and sports discussions like Fútbol sin trampas. Since 1994, it has aired the daily segment Rosario, Patrimonio de Todos, which showcases the city’s historical and economic importance within Argentina.
Digital television
On July 23, 2014, Canal Cinco became the first Telefe affiliate outside Buenos Aires to provide continuous HD broadcasts. Trial transmissions initially took place in October 2012 during a local event and were accessible via both terrestrial and cable platforms.
Repeaters
- Channel 13 (Venado Tuerto)
- Channel 4 (Rufino)
- Channel 57 (Pergamino, Buenos Aires)
- Channel 68 (El Trébol)