Sistema Michoacano de Radio y Televisión


The Sistema Michoacano de Radio y Televisión is the public broadcaster of the Mexican state of Michoacán. It includes statewide FM and TV networks, as well as an AM radio station in the state capital of Morelia. SMRTV's programming primarily consists of scientific, cultural and educational content, along with news and sports coverage.

Television

Programming

SMRTV's television network includes its own productions as well as programs from other public broadcasters, such as Canal Once's Once Noticias. Canal 22 and Deutsche Welle are also among SMRTV's major program suppliers.
SMRTV also produces two daily editions of "SM Noticias", which are carried on AM, FM and TV.

Transmitters

SMRTV uses a network of terrestrial television transmitters to provide statewide coverage.
While all stations hold authorizations for digital television, none were on the air as of late 2015; several stations reduced power in order to qualify for an extension of one year to build digital facilities. SMRTV digital transmitters use virtual channel 16.
The Huetamo transmitter was authorized in January 2017.
In March 2018, in order to facilitate the repacking of TV services out of the 600 MHz band, XHPMG and XHMOR were assigned new channels for continued digital operations.

FM radio

The state FM network is headed by XHREL-FM 106.9 in Morelia. Its program schedule is largely musical, with the exception of SMRTV news programs and one program from MVS Radio.

Transmitters

12 transmitters offer statewide FM service.
CallsignFrequencyCityERP
XHREL-FM106.9Morelia3 kW
XHDEN-FM94.7Lázaro Cárdenas3 kW
XHTZI-FM97.5Apatzingán3 kW
XHRUA-FM99.7Uruapan3 kW
XHZMA-FM103.1Zamora de Hidalgo3 kW
XHDAD-FM88.7La Piedad.347 kW
XHZIT-FM106.3Zitácuaro3 kW
XHJIQ-FM95.7Jiquilpan3 kW
XHHID-FM99.7Ciudad Hidalgo3 kW
XHAMB-FM95.9Tacámbaro3 kW
XHAND-FM104.9Puruándiro3 kW
XHCAP-FM96.9Zacapu3 kW

AM radio

XEREL-AM 1550 in Morelia broadcasts an alternate program schedule to FM, with agricultural news, programs directed at the Morelia area and some music. The station operates with one kilowatt of power.