Federal Communications Commission
Washington, DC 20554
Approved by OMB
3060-0754
FCC 398
Children's Television Programming Report

Report reflects information for the filing period ending: 2008-12-31 00:00:00.0 Filed on: 2009-01-09 12:45:49.773

Call Sign Channel Numbers Community of License
WECT  (analog)
44 (digital)
City State County ZIP Code
Wilmington NC New Hanover 28412
Licensee Name
WECT License Subsidiary, LLC
Network Affiliation Nielsen DMA Licensee World Wide Web Home Page Address (if applicable)
NBC Wilmington NC www.wect.com
Facility ID Previous Call Sign (if applicable) License Renewal Expiration Date
48666 2012-10-01 00:00:00.0
Analog Core Programming
2. State the average number of hours of Core Programming per week broadcast by the station. See 47 C.F.R. §73.671(c).  
3. (a) Does the Licensee provide information identifying each Core Program aired on its station, including an indication of the target child audience, to publishers of program guides as required by 47 C.F.R. §73.673?  
(b) Identify publishers who were sent information in 3(a).
4. Complete the following for each program that you aired during the past three months that meets the definition of Core Programming. Complete chart below for each Core Program.
[There are no analog core program reports.]
Non-Core Educational and Informational Programming
5. Complete the following for each program that you aired during the past three months that is specifically designed to meet the educational and informational needs of children ages 16 and under, but does not meet one or more elements of the definition of Core Programming. See 47 C.F.R. §73.671. Complete chart below for each additional such educational and informational program.
[There are no analog non-core program reports.]
Sponsored Core Programming
6. List Core Programs, if any, aired by other analog stations that are sponsored by the Licensee and that meet the criteria set forth in 47 C.F.R. §73.671. Also indicate whether the amount of total Core Programming broadcast by another station increased.
[There are no analog sponsored core program broadcast reports.]
[There are no analog sponsored core program detail reports.]
Digital Core Programming
7. (a) State the average number of hours of Core Programming per week broadcast by the station on its main program stream. 3.00 hours
  (b) Did the Licensee broadcast on its main digital program stream the same Children's Core Programming provided on its analog channel? Y
  (c) If Yes to 7(b), the Licensee certifies that the representations and children's program information provided with respect to its analog channel apply equally with respect to its main digital program stream. Y
    If No to 7(c), submit as an Exhibit a Statement of Explanation. (None Required)
8. (a) State the average number of hours per week of free over-the-air digital video programming broadcast by the station on other than its main program stream. 168.00 hours
  (b) State the average number of hours per week of Core Programming broadcast by the station on other than its main program stream. See 47 C.F.R. §73.671. 3.00 hours
9. (a) Does the Licensee provide information identifying each Core Program aired on its station, including an indication of the target child audience, to publishers of program guides as required by 47 C.F.R. §73.673? Y
  (b) Identify publishers who were sent information in 9(a).
TV Guide Titan TV TV Media FYI TV Video Viewing Tribune Media Wilmington Star News Time Warner Cable Fayetteville Observer
10. Complete the following for each program that you aired during the past three months that meets the definition of Core Programming. Complete chart below for each Core Program.
   
Title of Digital Core Program #1 Origin
Jane and the Dragon (main digital channel programming) NETWORK
Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions
Saturdays, 10a-10:30a, 10/04/08-12/27/08 13 0
Length of Program Age of Target Audience E/I Symbol Used As Required
30 minutes From To Y
4 years 8 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming
Set in medieval times, "Jane and the Dragon" is an animated show that hails from Martin Baynton's best selling books about a middle class girl named Jane. She is raised in the Royal Court as a Knight-in-Training after she demonstrates her courage by leaving the castle to conquer the local dragon. The giant green dragon, whose sense of humor exceeds his ferocity, instead becomes Jane's best friend and a part of the castle community. In each episode, Jane encounters a challenge that tests her problem-solving skills and requires her to demonstrate her strength of character as a Knight of the King's Guard. Sometimes Jane learns a moral lesson, and other times she uses analytical ability to illustrate how a problem can be made less complicated and easily solved. In compliance with the Children's Television regulations that became effective 1/2/97, the QUBO programs feature an on-air icon indicating that each program is "educational and informational" for children. This "E/I" icon is displayed throughout each broadcast, as well as identified to program listing services.

Title of Digital Core Program #2 Origin
The Zula Patrol (main digital channel programming) NETWORK
Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions
Saturdays, 10:30a-11a, 10/04/08-12/27/08 13 0
Length of Program Age of Target Audience E/I Symbol Used As Required
30 minutes From To Y
4 years 8 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming
"The Zula Patrol" is a 3D/CG animated show about six extraterrestrial characters: Captain Bula, his copilot Zeeter, Professor Multo, their pet, Gorgo, and their flying dictionaries Wizzy and Wig, who learn key science concepts as they explore the galaxy through space missions. Often, the group encounters the evil Dark Truder and his talking toupee minion, Traxie, and must thwart Truder's poorly planned schemes to take over the universe. Each character exhibits unique abilities and traits that, combined with their new knowledge, helps them problem-solve their way through their journeys. Using an integrated approach to target diverse learning styles, the show communicates its educational messages through storytelling and a two-part information segment at the end of each story. In compliance with the Children's Television regulations that became effective 1/2/97, the QUBO programs feature an on-air icon indicating that each program is "educational and informational" for children. This "E/I" icon is displayed throughout each broadcast, as well as identified to program listing services.

Title of Digital Core Program #3 Origin
3-2-1 Penguins! (main digital channel programming) NETWORK
Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions
Saturdays, 11a-11:30a, 10/04/08-12/27/08 13 0
Length of Program Age of Target Audience E/I Symbol Used As Required
30 minutes From To Y
4 years 8 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming
"3-2-1 PENGUINS!" features two children, Jason and Michelle, whose vacation at their grandmother's cottage ends up being more adventure than they expect when their toy spaceship with four toy Penguins comes to life. The children are sucked into the spaceship, where they meet the now live Penguins and journey through space to solve an inter-galactic disaster threatening the Penguins and their friends. Each story begins with a problem; a moral dilemma for one of the siblings that affects his/her relations with the other, and ends after the children have learned an important social-emotional message through their adventure. The Show communicates messages on topics such as honesty, being patient with others, and avoiding jealousy. In compliance with the Children's Television regulations that became effective 1/2/97, the QUBO programs feature an on-air icon indicating that each program is "educational and informational" for children. This "E/I" icon is displayed throughout each broadcast, as well as identified to program listing services.

Title of Digital Core Program #4 Origin
Veggie Tales (main digital channel programming) NETWORK
Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions
Saturdays, 11:30a-12p, 10/04/08-12/27/08 13 0
Length of Program Age of Target Audience E/I Symbol Used As Required
30 minutes From To Y
4 years 8 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming
"Veggie Tales" is a children's series featuring animated vegetables who teach social-emotional life lessons through stories. Hosted by Bob the Tomato and Larry the Cucumber, each episode begins by establishing the problem, uses short stories to parallel the situation with a problem and solution, and ends by reiterating the proposed solution and the life lesson learned through the experience. The show communicates social-emotional messages based upon the core values of honesty, kindness, forgiveness, and appreciation for all, using music, unusual characters, and allegorical storylines. In compliance with the Children's Television regulations that became effective 1/2/97, the QUBO programs feature an on-air icon indicating that each program is "educational and informational" for children. This "E/I" icon is displayed throughout each broadcast, as well as identified to program listing services.

Title of Digital Core Program #5 Origin
Turbo Dogs (main digital channel programming) NETWORK
Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions
Saturdays, 12p-12:30p, 10/04/08-12/27/08 13 0
Length of Program Age of Target Audience E/I Symbol Used As Required
30 minutes From To Y
4 years 8 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming
"Turbo Dogs" is an animated show based on the books (Racer Dogs) by Bob Kolar. The series follows a group of six dogs-Dash, GT, Clutch, Stinkbert, Strut, and Mags-from Racerville who love to compete with one another in races. In each story, one or more of the dogs encounter and solve problems that teach them social-emotional lessons on good sportsmanship, teamwork, cooperation, playing fair, and friendship. The show also imparts information on the mechanics of racing like directionality and the concepts of distance and time. The social-emotional messages are embedded through the stories using action and humor. The tags at the end of each episode reiterate and establish the educational message learned by the dogs. In compliance with the Children's Television regulations that became effective 1/2/97, the QUBO programs feature an on-air icon indicating that each program is "educational and informational" for children. This "E/I" icon is displayed throughout each broadcast, as well as identified to program listing services.

Title of Digital Core Program #6 Origin
My Friend Rabbit (main digital channel programming) NETWORK
Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions
Saturdays, 12:30p-1p, 10/04/08-12/27/08 12 1
Length of Program Age of Target Audience E/I Symbol Used As Required
30 minutes From To Y
4 years 8 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming
"My Friend Rabbit" is an animated show with two lead characters, Rabbit and Mouse, who work together to tackle challenges that are characteristic of the childhood experience. With each episode, Rabbit and Mouse, along with other friends, face a unique dilemma that compels them to think creatively about how to approach and solve their problem by trying out different solutions and persisting with new ideas when one fails. In compliance with the Children's Television regulations that became effective 1/2/97, the QUBO programs feature an on-air icon indicating that each program is "educational and informational" for children. This "E/I" icon is displayed throughout each broadcast, as well as identified to program listing services. Due to NBC's coverage of Golf starting at 12:30p on 10/4/08, NBC moved My Friend Rabbit to 9:30a-10a.
Total Times Aired Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News Number of Preemptions Rescheduled
13 1 0
Preemption #1
Date Preempted/Episode # If rescheduled, date and time reschedule Is the rescheduled date the second home?
10-4-2008/MFR201 10-4-2008/9:30a-10a N
If rescheduled, were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? Y
Reason for Preemption SPORTS

Title of Digital Core Program #7 Origin
Weather Plus U. (Weather Plus) NETWORK
Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions
Saturdays, 10/04/2008-12/27/2008, 1pm-1:30pm 13 0
Length of Program Age of Target Audience E/I Symbol Used As Required
30 minutes From To Y
13 years 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming
Weather Plus U. is a program available on the Station's digital multicast "NBC Weather Plus" channel. Each episode is an entertaining combination of taped vignettes and timely segments relating to current weather events, with targeted topics geared toward teens aged 13 and older. The segments include regular features like "Weather in the News," "Weather Plus on Location," "Weather Plus Experiments," "Weather Plus in the Classroom" and "Weather Plus Interacts." Together, the segments highlight how and why the weather changes and how forecasters try to predict the weather, the nature and scope of significant weather events, and how teens can better understand or react to weather, both in their hometown and around the world.

Title of Digital Core Program #8 Origin
Weather Plus U. (Weather Plus) NETWORK
Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions
Saturdays, 10/04/2008-12/27/2008, 3pm-3:30pm 13 0
Length of Program Age of Target Audience E/I Symbol Used As Required
30 minutes From To Y
13 years 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming
Weather Plus U. is a program available on the Station's digital multicast "NBC Weather Plus" channel. Each episode is an entertaining combination of taped vignettes and timely segments relating to current weather events, with targeted topics geared toward teens aged 13 and older. The segments include regular features like "Weather in the News," "Weather Plus on Location," "Weather Plus Experiments," "Weather Plus in the Classroom" and "Weather Plus Interacts." Together, the segments highlight how and why the weather changes and how forecasters try to predict the weather, the nature and scope of significant weather events, and how teens can better understand or react to weather, both in their hometown and around the world.

Title of Digital Core Program #9 Origin
Weather Plus U. (Weather Plus) NETWORK
Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions
Saturdays, 10/04/2008-12/27/2008, 5pm-5:30pm 13 0
Length of Program Age of Target Audience E/I Symbol Used As Required
30 minutes From To Y
13 years 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming
Weather Plus U. is a program available on the Station's digital multicast "NBC Weather Plus" channel. Each episode is an entertaining combination of taped vignettes and timely segments relating to current weather events, with targeted topics geared toward teens aged 13 and older. The segments include regular features like "Weather in the News," "Weather Plus on Location," "Weather Plus Experiments," "Weather Plus in the Classroom" and "Weather Plus Interacts." Together, the segments highlight how and why the weather changes and how forecasters try to predict the weather, the nature and scope of significant weather events, and how teens can better understand or react to weather, both in their hometown and around the world.

Title of Digital Core Program #10 Origin
Weather Plus U. (Weather Plus) NETWORK
Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions
Sundays, 10/05/08-12/28/08, 1pm-1:30pm 13 0
Length of Program Age of Target Audience E/I Symbol Used As Required
30 minutes From To Y
13 years 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming
Weather Plus U. is a program available on the Station's digital multicast "NBC Weather Plus" channel. Each episode is an entertaining combination of taped vignettes and timely segments relating to current weather events, with targeted topics geared toward teens aged 13 and older. The segments include regular features like "Weather in the News," "Weather Plus on Location," "Weather Plus Experiments," "Weather Plus in the Classroom" and "Weather Plus Interacts." Together, the segments highlight how and why the weather changes and how forecasters try to predict the weather, the nature and scope of significant weather events, and how teens can better understand or react to weather, both in their hometown and around the world.

Title of Digital Core Program #11 Origin
Weather Plus U. (Weather Plus) NETWORK
Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions
Sundays, 10/05/08-12/28/08, 3pm-3:30pm 13 0
Length of Program Age of Target Audience E/I Symbol Used As Required
30 minutes From To Y
13 years 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming
Weather Plus U. is a program available on the Station's digital multicast "NBC Weather Plus" channel. Each episode is an entertaining combination of taped vignettes and timely segments relating to current weather events, with targeted topics geared toward teens aged 13 and older. The segments include regular features like "Weather in the News," "Weather Plus on Location," "Weather Plus Experiments," "Weather Plus in the Classroom" and "Weather Plus Interacts." Together, the segments highlight how and why the weather changes and how forecasters try to predict the weather, the nature and scope of significant weather events, and how teens can better understand or react to weather, both in their hometown and around the world.

Title of Digital Core Program #12 Origin
Weather Plus U. (Weather Plus) NETWORK
Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions
Sundays, 10/05/08-12/28/08, 5pm-5:30pm 13 0
Length of Program Age of Target Audience E/I Symbol Used As Required
30 minutes From To Y
13 years 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming
Weather Plus U. is a program available on the Station's digital multicast "NBC Weather Plus" channel. Each episode is an entertaining combination of taped vignettes and timely segments relating to current weather events, with targeted topics geared toward teens aged 13 and older. The segments include regular features like "Weather in the News," "Weather Plus on Location," "Weather Plus Experiments," "Weather Plus in the Classroom" and "Weather Plus Interacts." Together, the segments highlight how and why the weather changes and how forecasters try to predict the weather, the nature and scope of significant weather events, and how teens can better understand or react to weather, both in their hometown and around the world.

11. (a) Does the Licensee certify that at least 50% of the Core Programming counted toward meeting the additional programming guideline (applied to free video programming aired on other than the main program stream) did not consist of program episodes that had already aired within the previous seven days either on the station's main program stream or on another of the station's free digital program streams? Y
  (b) If No, submit as an Exhibit a Statement of Explanation setting forth the number of repeats in excess of the repeat limit and the times and dates the episodes involved were aired. (None Required)
Non-Core Educational and Informational Programming
12. Complete the following for each program that you aired during the past three months that is specifically designed to meet the educational and informational needs of children ages 16 and under, but does not meet one or more elements of the definition of Core Programming. See 47 C.F.R. §73.671. Complete chart below for each additional such educational and information program.
[There are no digital non-core program reports.]
Sponsored Core Programming
13. List Core Programs, if any, aired by other stations that are sponsored by the Licensee and that meet the criteria set forth in 47 C.F.R. §73.671. Also indicate whether the amount of total Core Programming broadcast by another station increased.
[There are no digital sponsored core program broadcast reports.]
[There are no digital sponsored core program detail reports.]
Other Matters
14. Complete the following for each analog and digital program that you plan to air for the next quarter that meets the definition of Core Programming. Complete chart below for each Core Program, identifying whether it is to be broadcast on the station's analog or digital channel or both channels.
Title of Planned Core Program #1 Origin
Jane and the Dragon (main digital channel programming) NETWORK
Regular Schedule Total Times to be Aired
Saturdays, 01/03/09-03/28/09, 10a-10:30a 13
Length of Program Age of Target Audience
30 minutes From To
4 years 8 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming
Set in medieval times, "Jane and the Dragon" is an animated show that hails from Martin Baynton's best selling books about a middle class girl named Jane. She is raised in the Royal Court as a Knight-in-Training after she demonstrates her courage by leaving the castle to conquer the local dragon. The giant green dragon, whose sense of humor exceeds his ferocity, instead becomes Jane's best friend and a part of the castle community. In each episode, Jane encounters a challenge that tests her problem-solving skills and requires her to demonstrate her strength of character as a Knight of the King's Guard. Sometimes Jane learns a moral lesson, and other times she uses analytical ability to illustrate how a problem can be made less complicated and easily solved. In compliance with the Children's Television regulations that became effective 1/2/97, the QUBO programs feature an on-air icon indicating that each program is "educational and informational" for children. This "E/I" icon is displayed throughout each broadcast, as well as identified to program listing services.
Title of Planned Core Program #2 Origin
The Zula Patrol (main digital channel programming) NETWORK
Regular Schedule Total Times to be Aired
Saturdays, 01/03/09-03/28/09, 10:30a-11a 13
Length of Program Age of Target Audience
30 minutes From To
4 years 8 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming
"The Zula Patrol" is a 3D/CG animated show about six extraterrestrial characters: Captain Bula, his copilot Zeeter, Professor Multo, their pet, Gorgo, and their flying dictionaries Wizzy and Wig, who learn key science concepts as they explore the galaxy through space missions. Often, the group encounters the evil Dark Truder and his talking toupee minion, Traxie, and must thwart Truder's poorly planned schemes to take over the universe. Each character exhibits unique abilities and traits that, combined with their new knowledge, helps them problem-solve their way through their journeys. Using an integrated approach to target diverse learning styles, the show communicates its educational messages through storytelling and a two-part information segment at the end of each story. In compliance with the Children's Television regulations that became effective 1/2/97, the QUBO programs feature an on-air icon indicating that each program is "educational and informational" for children. This "E/I" icon is displayed throughout each broadcast, as well as identified to program listing services.
Title of Planned Core Program #3 Origin
3-2-1 Penguins! (main digital channel programming) NETWORK
Regular Schedule Total Times to be Aired
Saturdays, 01/03/09-03/28/09, 11a-11:30a 13
Length of Program Age of Target Audience
30 minutes From To
4 years 8 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming
3-2-1 PENGUINS! features two children, Jason and Michelle, whose vacation at their grandmother's cottage ends up being more adventure than they expect when their toy spaceship with four toy penguins comes to life. The children are sucked into the spaceship, where they meet the now live penguins and journey through space to solve an inter-galactic disaster threatening the penguins and their friends. Each story begins with a problem and ends after the children have learned an important socio-emotional message through their adventure with the penguins. In compliance with the Children's Television regulations that became effective 1/2/97, the QUBO programs feature an on-air icon indicating that each program is "educational and informational" for children. This "E/I" icon is displayed throughout each broadcast, as well as identified to program listing services.
Title of Planned Core Program #4 Origin
Veggie Tales (main digital channel programming) NETWORK
Regular Schedule Total Times to be Aired
Saturdays, 01/03/09-03/28/09, 11:30a-12p 13
Length of Program Age of Target Audience
30 minutes From To
4 years 8 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming
"VeggieTales" is a children's series featuring animated vegetables who teach life lessons through stories. Hosted by Bob the Tomato and Larry the Cucumber, each episode begins by establishing the problem, uses short stories to parallel the situation with a problem and solution, and ends by reiterating the proposed solution and the life lesson learned through the experience. The show communicates social-emotional messages based upon the core values of honesty, kindness, forgiveness, and appreciation for all, using music, unusual characters, and allegorical storylines. In compliance with the Children's Television regulations that became effective 1/2/97, the QUBO programs feature an on-air icon indicating that each program is "educational and informational" for children. This "E/I" icon is displayed throughout each broadcast, as well as identified to program listing services.
Title of Planned Core Program #5 Origin
Turbo Dogs (main digital channel programming) NETWORK
Regular Schedule Total Times to be Aired
Saturdays, 01/03/09-03/28/09, 12p-12:30p 13
Length of Program Age of Target Audience
30 minutes From To
4 years 8 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming
"Turbo Dogs" is an animated show based on the books (Racer Dogs) by Bob Kolar. The series follows a group of six dogs-Dash, GT, Clutch, Stinkbert, Strut, and Mags-from Racerville who love to compete with one another in races. In each story, one or more of the dogs encounter and solve problems that teach them social-emotional lessons on good sportsmanship, teamwork, cooperation, playing fair, and friendship. The show also imparts information on the mechanics of racing like directionality and the concepts of distance and time. The social-emotional messages are embedded through the stories using action and humor. The tags at the end of each episode reiterate and establish the educational message learned by the dogs. In compliance with the Children's Television regulations that became effective 1/2/97, the QUBO programs feature an on-air icon indicating that each program is "educational and informational" for children. This "E/I" icon is displayed throughout each broadcast, as well as identified to program listing services.
Title of Planned Core Program #6 Origin
My Friend Rabbit (main digital channel programming) NETWORK
Regular Schedule Total Times to be Aired
Saturdays, 01/03/09-03/28/09, 12:30p-1p 13
Length of Program Age of Target Audience
30 minutes From To
4 years 8 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming
"My Friend Rabbit" is an animated show with two lead characters, Rabbit and Mouse, who work together to tackle challenges that are characteristic of the childhood experience. With each episode, Rabbit and Mouse, along with other friends, face a unique dilemma that compels them to think creatively about how to approach and solve their problem by trying out different solutions and persisting with new ideas when one fails. In compliance with the Children's Television regulations that became effective 1/2/97, the QUBO programs feature an on-air icon indicating that each program is "educational and informational" for children. This "E/I" icon is displayed throughout each broadcast, as well as identified to program listing services.
Title of Planned Core Program #7 Origin
Animal Atlas (digital multi-cast channel programming) NETWORK
Regular Schedule Total Times to be Aired
Sundays, 01/04/09-03/29/09, 10a, 11a, 12p 39
Length of Program Age of Target Audience
30 minutes From To
13 years 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming
"Animal Atlas" travels the globe to meet every kind of animal imaginable, from the familiar to the astounding. Viewers learn about the animals lives, their history, and the adaptations that have allowed them to survive and thrive. But best of all, viewers meet the animals face to face, whether ape or giant lizard, shark or tiger, or any other amazing animal from the Americas, Africa, Asia, Antarctica, the oceans, and everywhere in between. Ah, wildlife! Ah, the tame and the domesticated! Learning about animals is heartwarming, invigorating, and wildly entertaining all at the same time. Just spin the globe. Anywhere, everywhere animals live, youâ??ll find Animal Atlas. In compliance with the Children's Television regulations that became effective 1/2/97, Animal Atlas features an on-air icon indicating that each program is "educational and informational" for children. This "E/I" icon is displayed throughout each broadcast, as well as identified to program listing services.
Title of Planned Core Program #8 Origin
Safari Tracks (digital multi-cast channel programming) NETWORK
Regular Schedule Total Times to be Aired
Sundays, 01/04/09-03/29/09, 10:30a, 11:30a, 12:30p 39
Length of Program Age of Target Audience
30 minutes From To
13 years 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming
"Safari Tracks" is an exciting and entertaining series focused entirely on African wildlife. Filmed in exotic African locations, every show will explore the magnificent and mysterious world of Africa's animals, all in their natural habitat. Led by Ushaka, the show's young South African host, SAFARI TRACKS takes the viewer from the brushlands of the Savanna to the great Okavango, from the greatest game reserves to the most remote beaches of Madagascar - and beyond! You'll see everything from rare African birds to "creepy crawlers" to animal babies interacting with their mothers and siblings. SAFARI TRACKS educates young viewers about wildlife conservation and shows them how to better support efforts to protect endangered species. All of this while remaining fun, fast-paced and always surprising. In compliance with the Children's Television regulations that became effective 1/2/97, Safari Tracks features an on-air icon indicating that each program is "educational and informational" for children. This "E/I" icon is displayed throughout each broadcast, as well as identified to program listing services.

15. Does the Licensee publicize the existence and location of the station's Children's Television Programming Reports (FCC 398) as required by 47 C.F.R. §73.3526(e)(11)(iii)? Y
16. Identify the licensee's children's programming liaison.
Name Telephone Number
Gary McNair 910-791-8070
Address E-mail Address
322 Shipyard Blvd. gmcnair@wect.com
City State ZIP Code
Wilmington NC 28412

17. Include any other comments or information you want the Commission to consider in evaluating your compliance with the Children's Television Act (or use this space for supplemental explanations). This may include information on any other non-core educational and informational programming that you aired this quarter or plan to air during the next quarter, or any existing or proposed non-broadcast efforts that will enhance the educational and informational value of such programming to children. See 47 C.F.R. §73.671, NOTES 2 and 3.
"The More You Know's" comprehensive website (themoreyouknow.com) provides in-depth referral information, in connection with the on-air public service announcements. Content includes: video of all current public service announcements, a general campaign overview, message boards, press releases, kids' pages and referral information by topic to partnering agencies referenced in the PSAs. The site includes a comprehensive list of the campaign's accolades, including Emmy and Peabody awards. In addition, a behind-the-scenes story with clips from talent interviews can be viewed. Wilmington, NC, was selected as the first United States television market to broadcast entirely in digital. This early transition took place on September 8, 2008. All other United States markets will switch from analog to digital on February 17, 2009. Being within the Wilmington, NC, market, WECT was one of the stations to take part in the early digital transition. On September 8, 2008, WECT ceased its analog signal and converted to digital. Since September 8, 2008 WECT has operated as a digital-only station. This FCC 398 was filled out based on the fact that WECT no longer has any analog programming. Therefore, question 10 reports all of our main digital channel programming, as well as our multi-cast digital channel programming.

WILLFUL FALSE STATEMENTS MADE ON THIS FORM ARE PUNISHABLE BY FINE AND/OR IMPRISONMENT (U.S. CODE, TITLE 18, SECTION 1001), AND/OR REVOCATION OF ANY STATION LICENSE OR CONSTRUCTION PERMIT (U.S. CODE, TITLE 47, SECTION 312(a)(1)), AND/OR FORFEITURE (U.S. CODE, TITLE 47, SECTION 503).

I certify that the statements in this application are true, complete, and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief, and are made in good faith.

Name of Licensee Signature
WECT License Subsidiary, LLC
Date
01/09/2009
FCC Form 398
March 2006