KUNW-CD
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| Yakima, Washington United States | |
|---|---|
| Branding | KUNW-TV |
| Slogan | "Tu Canal Local" |
| Channels |
Digital: 30 (UHF), displayed as "2" via PSIP Virtual: 2 (VHF) |
| Translators | (see article) |
| Affiliations | Univision |
| Owner |
Sinclair Broadcast Group (Sinclair Kennewick Licensee, LLC) |
| Founded | March 4, 1996 |
| Call letters' meaning |
Univision NorthWest[1] |
| Sister station(s) | KIMA-TV, KEPR-TV |
| Former callsigns |
K66EU (1997) K52EQ (1997-2001) KKFQ-LP (2001) KKFQ-CA (2001-2008) KUNW-CA (2008) KUNW-LP (2008-2012) |
| Transmitter power | 15 kW |
| Class | Class A |
| Facility ID | 167797 |
| Transmitter coordinates | 46°31′40.0″N 120°33′6.0″W / 46.527778°N 120.551667°W |
| Website | http://kunwtv.com/ |
KUNW-CD, channel 2, is the Univision affiliate for Yakima, Washington. Owned by Sinclair Broadcast Group, it began broadcasting in the Yakima DMA in 2007. It is operated out of the studios of sister station KIMA-TV. In July 2007, Fisher Communications began broadcasting a regional newscast at 6 and 11pm with anchors Jaime Mendez and Roxy de la Torre from Seattle and Portland respectively, containing content from Seattle, Portland, Yakima and the Tri-Cities. In 2008, the newscast was localized to each market with Iván García as the main anchor for Noticias Noroeste Yakima y Tri-Cities. On September 11, 2009, KUNW-LP began broadcasting a low-power digital signal (KUNW-LD) along with its analog signal. The call sign for the digital station was changed to KUNW-CD on March 16, 2012.
On November 1, 2012, the license for the analog station was surrendered to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), and the KUNW-LP call sign was deleted from the FCC's database.
KUNW's programming is also seen on two additional stations, both serving the Tri-Cities area of Richland, Pasco, and Kennewick, Washington:
| Station | City of License | Digital Channel | Began Operation | Effective Radiated Power |
| KVVK-CD | Kennewick | 15 (UHF) | March 15, 1996 | 15 kW Digital |
| KORX-CD | Walla Walla | 16 (UHF) | 2001 | 1 kW Digital |
An additional station, KWWA-CA channel 49, previously served Ellensburg, Washington. However, the station signed off April 17, 2008 after suffering antenna failure.[2] Fisher opted to return the license to the FCC instead of repairing the antenna, and KWWA's license was canceled on June 4, 2008.[3]
On April 11, 2013, Fisher announced that it would sell its properties, including KUNW, KVVK, and KORX, to the Sinclair Broadcast Group.[4] The deal was completed on August 8, 2013.[5]
References
- ↑ "KKFQ Yakima, WA Changes Calls To KUNW". TVnewsday. April 10, 2008. Retrieved April 11, 2009.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ 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.
External links
- Query the FCC's TV station database for KUNW
- Query the FCC's TV station database for KVVK
- Query the FCC's TV station database for KORX