KUNW-CD
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.
Yakima, Washington United States | |
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Channels | Digital: 30 (UHF) Virtual: 2 (PSIP) |
Branding | KUNW Univision |
Slogan | Tu Canal Local |
Programming | |
Affiliations | 2.1: Univision 2.2: Comet (O&O) 2.3: TBD (O&O) 2.4: Charge! (O&O) |
Ownership | |
Owner | Sinclair Broadcast Group (Sinclair Kennewick Licensee, LLC) |
Sister stations | 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 | |
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 |
Translator(s) | KVVK-CD 15 Kennewick KORX-CD 16 Walla Walla |
Links | |
Public license information | Profile LMS |
Website | kunwtv |
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.[2] The deal was completed on August 8, 2013.[3]
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.[4] Fisher opted to return the license to the FCC instead of repairing the antenna, and KWWA's license was canceled on June 4, 2008.[5]
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.
- 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.
External links
- KUNW in the FCC's TV station database
- KVVK in the FCC's TV station database
- KORX in the FCC's TV station database