TV Channel Overview
Snowy Mountains Television (SMTV) is a local free-to-air television service based in Jindabyne, New South Wales, Australia, serving the Jindabyne Valley. Its schedule is closely connected with the Snowy Mountains region, with a focus on outdoor and action sports such as skiing, snowboarding, mountain biking, and kayaking.
SMTV operates as a high-power open narrowcasting (HPON) service. In Australia's broadcasting system, this category covers services whose reception is limited by factors such as location, special-interest audiences, or programming with limited appeal. This gives SMTV a distinct regulatory position within Australian television while keeping its service closely tied to a specific local area and audience.
The station's history reaches back to the analogue television era, when it was known as SMTV Channel 5 Jindabyne. It later moved to digital broadcasting and maintains both high-definition and standard-definition television services in Jindabyne. Its regional focus and sports-oriented programming connect the station particularly closely with the outdoor recreation and mountain environment of the Snowy Mountains area.
Basic Information
- Genre
- Sports (Skiing, Snowboarding, Mountain Biking, Kayaking)
- Language
- English
- Country / Location
- Home > Oceania > Australia
- Headquarters
- Jindabyne, New South Wales
