RTNI 2

RTNI 2
Launched	19 January 1975 (1975-01-19)
Network	RTNI Television
Owned by	RTNI
Picture format	576i SDTV
Audience share	26.9% (June 2012, NatRate)
Sister channel(s)	RTNI 1
Availability
Terrestrial
Digital	see table below
Satellite
Freesat	Channel 022
Galaxy	222

RTNI 2 is a major television channel operating across New Ingrea. Since it was established in 1975, the channel has developed a reputation for screening highly acclaimed programmes. The network draws the largest market share of any in New Ingrea, with average ratings hovering around 27% of the total television audience.

RTNI2 was originally started as a second station for the national broadcaster to augment the service currently provided by RTNI 1. The channel features much of the popular mainstream sport, drama, comedy and quiz shows screened in New Ingrea. In addition, it has also traditionally been seen as a home for non-mainstream programming on the RTNI network. Solely an entertainment channel, there are no news or current affairs programmes broadcast on RTNI 2.

Programming

The following programmes are produced by RTNI 2 and are regularly broadcast around the nation. They feature a diverse range of topics and issues:

• Anime Classics (Adult animation)
• Comedy Classics (Comedy programmes)
• Supermatch (Gameshow)
• Sunday Movie (Feature film)
• Boneyard Warriors (Gameshow)
• Boxed In! (Gamehow)
• Deep Space: Cruiser (Science fiction drama)
• Footy Night (Sports variety)
• Friday Football (Sport)
• Good Food (Food and cooking)
• Great Holidays (Holiday ideas)
• Hack & Slash (Science fiction drama)
• Homicide Squad (Crime drama)
• Midweek Movie (Classic film)
• Miss Jane (Animated comedy)
• Mrs Fixit (Comedy)
• On the Beat (Fly on the wall documentary)
• Remember Your Toothbrush (Gameshow)
• Saturday Football (Sport)
• Seaside Hospital (Fly on the wall documentary)
• Speak Up, Lad! (Comedy)
• Stewards (Comedy)
• The Regiment (Military drama)
• Your Pet (Pet care and ideas)

Relay transmitters

Callsign	Market area	Commenced transmission	Channel details		ERP	Transmitter location
			Analogue	Digital
STCC	Central	19 January 1975	VHF Channel 9 @ 218.5 MHz	VHF Channel 6 @ 194.5 MHz	250 kW	Mount Barwell, CENT 50.0730397 S, 143.266453 W
STCL	Lunen Island	3 February 1975	VHF Channel 7 @ 202.5 MHz	VHF Channel 8 @ 210.5 MHz	200 kW	Mount Rummery, ILUN 48.8447581 S, 145.0809378 W
STCA	Northeastern	19 January 1975	VHF Channel 6 @ 194.5 MHz	VHF Channel 4 @ 178.5 MHz	100 kW	Mount Witham, ALDN 49.7461336 S, 142.0363312 W
STCB	Northwestern	24 February 1975	VHF Channel 8 @ 210.5 MHz	VHF Channel 5 @ 186.5 MHz	100 kW	Mount Henwicke, FYNN 49.5192216 S, 142.8518017 W
STCD STCY	Southern	11 August 1975 1 November 1976	VHF Channel 10 @ 226.5 MHz VHF Channel 7 @ 202.5 MHz	VHF Channel 8 @ 210.5 MHz VHF Channel 8 @ 210.5 MHz	250 kW 80 kW	Mount Drummond, DEVX 50.5632025 S, 143.4525164 W Mount Howsley, WAYL 51.488401 S, 141.8308453 W