KUNW-CD

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KUNW-CD
KUNW logo 2019.png
Yakima, Washington
United States
ChannelsDigital: 30 (UHF)
Virtual: 2 (PSIP)
BrandingKUNW Univision
Programming
Affiliations2.1: Univision
2.2: Comet
2.3: TBD
2.4: Charge!
Ownership
OwnerSinclair Broadcast Group
(Sinclair Kennewick Licensee, LLC)
KIMA-TV, KEPR-TV, KLEW-TV, KUNS-TV, KOMO-TV, KATU, KUNP, KMTR, KVAL
History
FoundedMarch 4, 1996 (original incarnation)
January 12, 2007 (current incarnation)
Last air date
November 7, 2012 (original incarnation)
Former call signs
Original incarnation:
K66EU (1997)
K52EQ (1997–2001)
KKFQ-LP (2001)
KKFQ-CA (2001–2008)
KUNW-CA (2008)
KUNW-LP (2008–2012)
Current incarnation:
KKFQ-LD (2007–2008)
KUNW-LD (2008–2012)
Former affiliations
Unknown (1996-1999)
Valuevision/ShopNBC (1999-2007)
Call sign meaning
"Univision Northwest"[1]
Technical information
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID167797
ClassCD
ERP15 kW
HAAT287 m (942 ft)
Transmitter coordinates46°31′40.0″N 120°33′6.0″W / 46.527778°N 120.551667°W / 46.527778; -120.551667 (KUNW-CD)
Translator(s)KVVK-CD 15 Kennewick
KORX-CD 16 Walla Walla
Links
Public license information
Profile
LMS
Websitekunwtv.com

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[]

KUNW's logo prior to January 1, 2013

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 Former callsigns First air date ERP
KVVK-CD Kennewick 15 (UHF) K60FX (1995–2001)
KVVK-LP (2001)
KVVK-CA (2001–2010) 		March 15, 1996 15 kW
KORX-CD Walla Walla 16 (UHF) K16DD (1992–2001)
KORX-LP (2001)
KORX-CA (2001–2015) 		2001 1 kW
Previous logo from January 1, 2013 until mid-2019.

An additional station, KWWA-CA (channel 49, originally K49EI from 1996 to 2001 and KWWA-LP from 2001 to 2003), 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
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[]

  1. ^ "KKFQ Yakima, WA, Changes Calls To KUNW". TVNewsCheck. April 10, 2008. Retrieved November 17, 2021.
  2. ^ Malone, Michael (April 11, 2013). "Sinclair to Acquire Fisher Stations for $373 Million". Broadcasting & Cable. Retrieved April 12, 2013.
  3. ^ "Sinclair Broadcast Group Closes On Fisher Communications Acquisition". All Access. August 8, 2013. Retrieved August 8, 2013.
  4. ^ Alford, Kelly (April 25, 2009). "Notification of Suspension of Operations / Request for Silent STA". CDBS Public Access. Federal Communications Commission. Retrieved June 20, 2009.
  5. ^ "Station Search Details (DKWWA-CA)". CDBS Public Access. Federal Communications Commission. Retrieved June 20, 2009.[permanent dead link]

External links[]

  • KUNW in the FCC TV station database
  • KVVK in the FCC TV station database
  • KORX in the FCC TV station database


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