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Kanal 2

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Kanal 2 is a privately owned Estonian television channel.[3] Its literal name in English is "Channel 2".

Country Estonia
Broadcast area Estonia
HeadquartersTallinn, Estonia
Picture format1080i HDTV
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Kanal 2
Logo used since 2021
Country Estonia
Broadcast area Estonia
HeadquartersTallinn, Estonia
Programming
Picture format1080i HDTV
Ownership
OwnerDuo Media Networks (Postimees Group)[1]
Sister channelsDuo 3
Duo 4
Duo 5
Duo 6
Kanal 7
Kino 7
MyHits
Eesti Kanal
SmartZone
KidZone Max
KidZone Mini
FilmZone
FilmZone Plus
History
Launched1 October 1993; 32 years ago (1993-10-01)
ReplacedChannel 5 (St. Petersburg)
Links
Websitewww.kanal2.ee
www.duoplay.ee
Availability
Terrestrial
ElisaMUX6, DVB-T, SD (Pay TV)[2]
LeviraMUX4, HEVC, DVB-T2, Full HD
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Kanal 2's former logo from 2009 to 2021.
Kanal 2's former logo from 2009 to 2021.

History

The channel was established by Ilmar Taska. The channel started broadcasting on 1 October 1993,[3] the first program seen on the new network being the Estonian animated film Kapsapea (Cabbage Head).[4] The channel in its initial phase broadcast on weekends, beginning 17 December that year, week-round broadcasts started.[citation needed]

On 1 August 2017, Kanal 2 left the free-to-air market and became encrypted. The decision was taken on the basis of optimizing its management based around local programming, as well as due to rising advertising costs.[5]

Programmes

The list might not reflect the current lineup of television shows.

Estonian

Foreign

Children Shows

Telenovelas

Comedy

Animation

Soap Operas

Drama Series

Reality

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