antenna; two days later, channel 61 announced its closure would be for good. The station announced it would retain the construction permit but sell off the equipment to meet financial obligations. VHF service was maintained by five stations in the former WHUM-TV coverage area. The large mast remained in place until 1958, when it was dismantled after being declared a "menace to aviation". References HUM-TV Defunct television stations in the United States 1953 establishments in Pennsylvania 1956 disestablishments in Pennsylvania Television channels and stations established in 1953 Television channels and stations disestablished in 1956 Reading, Pennsylvania