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Televisioonijaam, often referred to as a TV station, is a facility that broadcasts television programs. These programs can include news, entertainment, sports, and educational content. A television station typically operates a transmitter and antenna to send its signal over a specific geographic area. In many countries, television stations are licensed by a government regulatory body.

Broadcasting can be done through various methods, including over-the-air terrestrial transmission, cable television, and satellite television. Over-the-air broadcasting uses radio waves to transmit signals to individual antennas. Cable television delivers signals through coaxial or fiber optic cables directly to homes. Satellite television involves broadcasting signals from a satellite in orbit to dishes installed at viewers' residences.

Television stations can be broadly categorized into commercial and public broadcasters. Commercial stations are typically funded by advertising revenue and aim to attract a large audience. Public broadcasters, on the other hand, are often funded by government grants, viewer contributions, or a combination of sources, and their programming may focus more on public service and cultural enrichment.

The content broadcast by a television station is produced either in-house, by affiliated production companies, or acquired from syndication. This content is then scheduled and transmitted according to a broadcast schedule. In the digital age, many television stations also stream their content online, reaching audiences beyond their traditional broadcast range.