TV Bandeirantes Triângulo
A Brazilian television station based in Uberaba, Minas Gerais, serving the Triângulo Mineiro and adjacent regions as a Band affiliate.
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Overview
TV Bandeirantes Triângulo, currently known as Band Triângulo, is a regional Brazilian television station headquartered in Uberaba, in the state of Minas Gerais. The station serves the Triângulo Mineiro and Alto Paranaíba regions and has also extended its coverage into parts of northwestern Minas Gerais and other neighboring areas. It operates as part of Grupo Bandeirantes de Comunicação and carries Band programming alongside locally produced news, sports, debate, and community-oriented content. The station traces its history to TV Uberaba, which was officially launched on June 9, 1972, as Uberaba's first television station. It initially transmitted on VHF channel 5 and developed a local programming schedule that included the news program Telejornal 5, the children's show Roda Gigante, the afternoon program Show da Tarde, and other local formats such as Factorama, Papo de Bola, Hora do Recreio, and a Sunday mass broadcast. Its early operation was affiliated with Rede Tupi, and it cooperated with TV Itacolomi in Belo Horizonte on news and sports production. After Rede Tupi ceased operations in 1980, the station went through several affiliation changes during the reorganization of Brazilian television. It joined a group of stations associated with TV Record in São Paulo and TVS Rio de Janeiro, then became an SBT affiliate in 1981. In April 1984, it moved to Rede Manchete. During this period, its signal footprint expanded beyond Uberaba toward the wider Triângulo Mineiro region, including the installation of a repeater in Uberlândia. The station was sold to businessman and presenter Ney Martins Junqueira in 1984 and began operating on VHF channel 7 in 1985. Local programming remained central to the station's identity. One notable format was Câmera 2, a debate program presented by Luiz Crosara that used a participatory approach in which the camera operator could also join the conversation. This reflected the station's role not merely as a relay for national programming but as a regional broadcaster with its own editorial and community presence. The station later operated under the TV Regional name. In 2003, TV Regional left RedeTV! and became affiliated with Band after TV Paranaíba in Uberlândia moved to Record. Grupo Bandeirantes de Comunicação acquired the station on October 1, 2008, followed by a substantial restructuring, renovation of the Uberaba headquarters, and recruitment of additional professionals. On January 14, 2009, the station adopted the Band Triângulo name and introduced a renewed programming operation. It also established a branch in Uberlândia, with facilities in the Lídice neighborhood, while its Uberaba studios and transmitters are located in Residencial Estados Unidos and additional transmitters serve the Umuarama area. Band Triângulo began digital transmissions on June 5, 2010, using UHF channel 17 for Uberaba and surrounding areas. The station subsequently ended its analog VHF channel 7 transmissions on December 5, 2018, in accordance with Brazil's federally scheduled analog-to-digital transition. Its current role is that of a regional Band-owned-and-operated broadcaster, combining national network content with coverage of local events and issues across a broad area of Minas Gerais.
History
Band Triângulo is the modern identity of a television operation whose roots lie in TV Uberaba, founded in 1972 as the first television station in Uberaba, Minas Gerais. The original station began broadcasting on June 9, 1972, at 9 a.m., on VHF channel 5. Its early schedule emphasized locally made programs, including the news program Telejornal 5, the children's program Roda Gigante, the afternoon variety show Show da Tarde, and other formats such as Factorama, Papo de Bola, Hora do Recreio, and a Sunday mass broadcast. Constantino Calapodopulos was the first anchor of Telejornal 5, while Paulo Nogueira served as its first reporter. Mário Salvador, known as Tio Mário, presented Roda Gigante, and Antônio Augusto hosted Show da Tarde. TV Uberaba initially affiliated with Rede Tupi. It also cooperated with TV Itacolomi in Belo Horizonte in the production of news reports and sports broadcasts, linking the station to a wider Minas Gerais television network. When Rede Tupi shut down in 1980, the station entered a period of affiliation changes that reflected the restructuring of Brazilian broadcasting. It became associated with TV Record in São Paulo, TVS Rio de Janeiro, and other stations that continued operating after the revocation of several concessions. In 1981 it became an SBT affiliate, and in April 1984 it moved to Rede Manchete. During the 1980s, the station broadened its role from an Uberaba broadcaster to a regional service. It expanded its signal across the Triângulo Mineiro and installed a repeater in Uberlândia. In 1984, the operation was sold to businessman and television presenter Ney Martins Junqueira. The following year it moved from VHF channel 5 to VHF channel 7. Local production remained important, particularly through programs such as Câmera 2, a debate format hosted by Luiz Crosara. The program was described as unusually participatory because the camera operator could also enter the discussion, rather than remaining solely behind the camera. The broadcaster subsequently operated under the name TV Regional. In 2003, it left RedeTV! and affiliated with Band after TV Paranaíba in Uberlândia changed networks and moved to Record. Grupo Bandeirantes de Comunicação acquired TV Regional on October 1, 2008. The acquisition was followed by a broad reorganization, renovation of the Uberaba headquarters, and the hiring of new staff. On January 14, 2009, the station was renamed Band Triângulo and launched an updated programming operation. A branch was opened in Uberlândia, strengthening the station's presence in the region. The Band Triângulo operation is based in Uberaba's Residencial Estados Unidos neighborhood, where its studios and transmitters are located. Its Uberlândia branch is in the Lídice neighborhood, and transmitters in the Umuarama area support its distribution infrastructure. The station's stated regional footprint includes Triângulo Mineiro, Alto Paranaíba, parts of northwestern Minas Gerais, and portions of other neighboring areas, reaching more than 100 municipalities according to the referenced station history. The station entered digital broadcasting on June 5, 2010, using UHF channel 17 for Uberaba and nearby communities. A broadcaster-sponsored launch event brought together political authorities and public personalities and was led by Band Cidade presenter Fernanda Viola. As Brazil implemented its nationwide analog-to-digital transition, Band Triângulo ended its analog VHF channel 7 transmissions on December 5, 2018, following the official timetable. The station now functions as a regional Band broadcaster, carrying network programming while maintaining a local and regional television presence in western Minas Gerais.
- 2018
Analog broadcasting ends
[1]The station ends its analog VHF channel 7 service under Brazil's digital television transition schedule.
- 2010
Digital broadcasting begins
[1]Digital transmissions start on UHF channel 17 for Uberaba and surrounding areas.
- 2009
Band Triângulo brand launches
[1]The station adopts the Band Triângulo name, renews its programming, opens an Uberlândia branch, and expands its coverage.
- 2008
Acquisition by Grupo Bandeirantes
[1]Grupo Bandeirantes de Comunicação acquires the station and begins restructuring its facilities and operation.
- 2003
TV Regional becomes a Band affiliate
[1]After leaving RedeTV!, the station affiliates with Band following TV Paranaíba's move to Record.
- 1985
Transmission moves to VHF channel 7
[1]The station begins operating on VHF channel 7.
- 1984
Move to Rede Manchete and regional expansion
[1]The station joins Rede Manchete, expands its signal toward the Triângulo Mineiro, and installs a repeater in Uberlândia.
- 1981
Affiliation with SBT
[1]The station becomes affiliated with SBT during the reorganization of Brazilian television.
- 1980
Rede Tupi shuts down
[1]Following Rede Tupi's closure, the station enters a period of affiliation changes.
- 1972
TV Uberaba is founded
[1]Uberaba's first television station officially begins operating on June 9 on VHF channel 5.
Products and positioning
A regional Band-owned television broadcaster combining national network programming with locally produced journalism, sports, debate, and community coverage in western Minas Gerais.
Television broadcasting · 1972
Local television programming
Band Triângulo's local output includes regional journalism, public-affairs discussion, sports coverage, community features, and other programming designed for viewers in Uberaba, Uberlândia, and surrounding municipalities. Earlier station identities also produced programs such as Telejornal 5, Roda Gigante, Show da Tarde, and Câmera 2.
Network television · 2003
Band network programming
As part of Grupo Bandeirantes de Comunicação, the station carries Band network content and combines national programming with regionally produced material. Its network affiliation is complemented by locally relevant news and coverage of events in western Minas Gerais.
Broadcast transmission · 2010
Digital terrestrial television service
The station's digital service began in 2010 on UHF channel 17 for Uberaba and nearby areas. Its analog VHF channel 7 service was discontinued in 2018 as part of Brazil's national digital migration.
Brand decisions
2018
Discontinuation of analog channel 7Generation changeBackground
Federal policy established a timetable for the replacement of analog television transmissions with digital services in Brazil.
Action taken
Band Triângulo ceased broadcasting on analog VHF channel 7 on December 5, 2018.
Aftermath
The station continued its service through digital transmission in line with the national switchover process.
2010
Launch of digital transmissionsProduct launchBackground
Brazil was transitioning terrestrial television broadcasting from analog to digital transmission.
Action taken
Band Triângulo started digital broadcasting on UHF channel 17 in Uberaba and nearby areas.
Aftermath
The station operated in the country's emerging digital television environment and later ended its analog channel 7 service in 2018.
2009
Rebrand as Band Triângulo and expand regional operationsStrategyBackground
After Grupo Bandeirantes acquired the former TV Regional operation, the broadcaster undertook a restructuring and sought a clearer regional identity.
Action taken
The station adopted the Band Triângulo name, introduced new programming, opened an Uberlândia branch, and expanded its signal to additional parts of Minas Gerais.
Aftermath
The operation became the regional Band broadcaster for Triângulo Mineiro, Alto Paranaíba, and adjacent areas.
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