KUNW-CD
KUNW-CD (channel 2) is a low-power, Class A television station in Yakima, Washington, United States, affiliated with the Spanish-language Univision network. It is owned by Sinclair Broadcast Group alongside CBS/CW+ affiliate KIMA-TV (channel 29). Both stations share studios on Terrace Heights Boulevard in Yakima, while KUNW-CD's transmitter is located on Ahtanum Ridge.
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| Channels | |
| Branding | KUNW Univision |
| Programming | |
| Affiliations | 2.1: Univision 2.2: Comet 2.3: TBD 2.4: Charge! |
| 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 (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) |
| Unknown (1996-1999) Valuevision/ShopNBC (1999-2007) | |
Call sign meaning | "Univision Northwest"[1] |
| 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 |
| Translator(s) | KVVK-CD 15 Kennewick KORX-CD 16 Walla Walla |
| Links | |
Public license information | |
| Website | kunwtv |
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]
Technical information
Subchannels
The station's digital signal is multiplexed:
| Channel | Video | Aspect | 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! |
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 |
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.[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]
References
- "KKFQ Yakima, WA, Changes Calls To KUNW". TVNewsCheck. April 10, 2008. Retrieved November 17, 2021.
- "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.
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