Stations details
/stations/:stationId
Returns information about a specific stationId, including call sign, broadcast language.
Request Parameters
|
Parameter |
Mandatory? |
Description |
|
stationId |
Yes |
StationId, which can be retrieved by calling Lineup channel listing. |
|
lineupId |
No |
LineupId, which can be retrieved by calling Lineups by postal code. |
| imageSize | No | Small and medium channel logos are available. Valid values are: Sm, Md. See Image Sizing for details. If not specified, defaults to Md. If requested image size is not available, no preferredImage will be returned. |
|
api_key |
Yes |
24-character key obtained during application registration |
Response Body
|
Response |
Description |
| stationId | numeric id used to specify station, independent of service provider or lineup |
| name | station name (e.g., ABC Family) |
| callSign | station call sign (e.g., ABCF) |
| type | type of programming service (e.g., Satellite, Full Power Broadcast) |
| videoQuality |
Indicating the channel 'Broadcast Quality' |
| - signalType | Required field - Possible values: Digital. Analog |
| - truResolution | Optional field - Possible values: HD 1080i, HD 1080p, HD 480p, HD 720p, TruHD Uncooperative |
| - videoType | Optional field - SDTV. HDTV, UHDTV |
| bcastLangs | comma-separated list of language codes, indicating broadcast languages provided by station |
| edLangs | comma-separated list of language codes, indicating editorial/description languages provided by station |
| channel | channel position in broadcast area, included only if lineupId specified |
| preferredImage | station logo, if available; network affiliate logos included only if lineupId specified; see Image Metadata for details |
Sample Request 1
Return information for stationId 10161.
http://data.tmsapi.com/v1.1/stations/10161?api_key=1234567890Sample Request 2
Return information for stationId 11474, with lineupId.
http://data.tmsapi.com/v1.1/stations/11474?lineupId=USA-IL53277-X&api_key=1234567890Sample Response 1
[
{
"stationId":"10161",
"callSign":"CSPAN",
"name":"CSPAN",
"bcastLangs":["en"],
"edLangs":["en"],
"type":"Satellite",
"preferredImage":{
"width":"360", "height":"270",
"uri":"h3/NowShowing/10161/s10161_h3_aa.png",
"category":"Logo",
"primary":"true"
}
}
]Sample Response 2
[
{
"stationId":"11474",
"callSign":"WGN",
"affiliateCallSign":"CW",
"affiliateId":"51306",
"name":"WGN (CW Chicago)",
"channel":"009",
"bcastLangs":["en"],
"edLangs":["en"],
"type":"Full Power Broadcast",
"preferredImage":{
"width":"360", "height":"270",
"uri":"h3/NowShowing/51306/s51306_h3_aa.png",
"category":"Logo",
"primary":"true"
}
}
]