KUNW-CD
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Channels | |
Branding | KUNW Univision |
Programming | |
Affiliations | 2.1: Univision 2.2: Comet (O&O) 2.3: TBD (O&O) 2.4: Charge! (O&O) |
Ownership | |
Owner |
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KIMA-TV, KEPR-TV, KLEW-TV, KUNS-TV, KOMO-TV, KATU, KUNP, KMTR, KVAL | |
History | |
Founded | March 4, 1996 |
Former call signs | K66EU (1997) K52EQ (1997-2001) KKFQ-LP (2001) KKFQ-CA (2001-2008) KUNW-CA (2008) KUNW-LP (2008-2012) |
Call sign meaning | Univision NorthWest[1] or UNivision Washington |
Technical information[2] | |
Licensing authority | FCC |
Facility ID | 167797 |
Class | CD |
ERP | 15 kW |
HAAT | 287 m (942 ft) |
Transmitter coordinates | 46°31′40.0″N 120°33′6.0″W / 46.527778°N 120.551667°W |
Translator(s) | KVVK-CD 15 Kennewick KORX-CD 16 Walla Walla |
Links | |
Public license information | |
Website | kunwtv |
KUNW-CD, virtual channel 2 (UHF digital channel 30), is a low-powered, Class A Univision-affiliated television station licensed to Yakima, Washington, United States. Owned by the Sinclair Broadcast Group, it is sister to CBS affiliate KIMA-TV (channel 29). The two stations share studios on Terrace Heights Boulevard in Yakima; KUNW-CD's transmitter is located on Ahtanum Ridge.
Sale to Sinclair Broadcast Group
On April 11, 2013, Fisher Communications announced that it would sell its properties, including KUNW and KIMA, to the Sinclair Broadcast Group.[3] The deal was completed on August 8, 2013.[4]
Translators
KUNW's programming is also seen on two additional stations, both serving the Tri-Cities area of Richland, Pasco, and Kennewick:
Station | City of license | Digital channel | First air date | ERP |
KVVK-CD | Kennewick | 15 (UHF) | March 15, 1996 | 15 kW |
KORX-CD | Walla Walla | 16 (UHF) | 2001 | 1 kW |
An additional station, KWWA-CA (channel 49), previously served Ellensburg. However, the station signed off April 17, 2008 after suffering antenna failure.[5] Fisher opted to return the license to the FCC instead of repairing the antenna, and KWWA's license was canceled on June 4, 2008.[6]
Digital channels
The station's digital signal is multiplexed:
Channel | Video | Aspect | PSIP Short Name | Programming |
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2.1 | 1080i | 16:9 | KUNW-CD | Main KUNW-CD programming / Univision |
2.2 | 480i | Comet | Comet | |
2.3 | TBD | TBD | ||
2.4 | Charge | Charge! |
References
- ^ "KKFQ Yakima, WA Changes Calls To KUNW". TVnewsday. April 10, 2008. Retrieved April 11, 2009.
- ^ "Facility Technical Data for KUNW-CD". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
- ^ Malone, Michael (April 11, 2013). "Sinclair to Acquire Fisher Stations for $373 Million". Broadcasting & Cable. Retrieved April 12, 2013.
- ^ "Sinclair Broadcast Group Closes On Fisher Communications Acquisition". All Access. August 8, 2013. Retrieved August 8, 2013.
- ^ Alford, Kelly (April 25, 2009). "Notification of Suspension of Operations / Request for Silent STA". CDBS Public Access. Federal Communications Commission. Retrieved June 20, 2009.
- ^ "Station Search Details (DKWWA-CA)". CDBS Public Access. Federal Communications Commission. Retrieved June 20, 2009.[permanent dead link]
External links
- Univision network affiliates
- Comet (TV network) affiliates
- TBD (TV network) affiliates
- Charge! (TV network) affiliates
- Television stations in Yakima, Washington
- Television channels and stations established in 1996
- 1996 establishments in Washington (state)
- Spanish-language television stations in Washington (state)
- Sinclair Broadcast Group
- Digital low-power television stations
- Western United States television station stubs