KCYU-LD

KCYU-LD, virtual channel 41 (UHF digital channel 29), is a low-powered dual Fox/Telemundo-affiliated television station licensed to Yakima, Washington, United States. The station is owned by Atlanta-based Cox Media Group. KCYU-LD's studios are located on West Lincoln Avenue in Yakima, and its transmitter is located on Ahtanum Ridge.

KCYU-LD
(semi-satellite of KFFX-TV,
Pendleton, Oregon)
Yakima, Washington
United States
BrandingFox 41
SloganEverybody's Watching Fox
ChannelsDigital: 29 (UHF)
Virtual: 41 (PSIP)
Affiliations41.1: Fox
41.2: Telemundo
41.3: Ion Television
OwnerCox Media Group
LicenseeMountain Licenses, L.P.
First air dateOctober 1, 1989 (1989-10-01) (as K53CY)
May 1993 (1993-05)
(current license)
Call sign meaningK Central Washington YU (taken from Spokane's KAYU-TV)
Former call signsK53CY (1989–1993)
K68EB (1993–1995)
KCYU-LP (1995–2009)
Former channel number(s)Analog:
53 (UHF, 1989–1993)
68 (UHF, 1993–2003)
41 (UHF, 2003–2008)
Digital:
41 (UHF, 2008–2018)
Transmitter power15 kW
Height262.7 m (862 ft)
Facility ID58694
Transmitter coordinates46°31′56.5″N 120°30′47.6″W
Licensing authorityFCC
Public license information
(semi-satellite of KFFX-TV,
Pendleton, Oregon) Profile

(semi-satellite of KFFX-TV,
Pendleton, Oregon) CDBS
Websitefox41yakima.com

Although considered a separate station in its own right, KCYU-LD is a semi-satellite of Pendleton, Oregon-licensed KFFX-TV (channel 11), which serves the Tri-Cities area. KCYU-LD simulcasts all Fox network and syndicated programming as provided through its parent, and the two stations share a website. However, KCYU-LD airs separate legal identifications and commercial inserts. KFFX-TV serves the eastern half of the Tri-Cities/Yakima market while KCYU-LD serves the western portion. Master control and some internal operations of KCYU-LD are based at KFFX-TV's studios on Clearwater Avenue in Kennewick. On satellite, KCYU-LD is only available on Dish Network, while DirecTV carries KFFX-TV instead.

History

Fox programming first came to Yakima on October 1, 1989, when K53CY[1] channel 53 (generally referred to as simply "KCY") signed on as a semi-satellite of Spokane's KAYU-TV; it aired most of KAYU's programming (with the exception of programming that KAYU did not hold the rights to show in Yakima), with inserts for local commercials.[2] Subsequently, a construction permit for a new low-power station on channel 68 in Yakima was issued on April 1, 1993[3] and given the call sign K68EB;[4] this facility signed on a month later.[5] Despite the different call sign, K68EB was still called "KCY" outside of Federal Communications Commission-required station identifications.[6]

Original owner Salmon River Communications sold K68EB, along with KAYU-TV, KBWU-LP in the Tri-Cities, and KMVU in Medford, Oregon, to Northwest Broadcasting in 1995.[7] The call letters were changed to KCYU-LP on November 20, 1995.[4] KCYU-LP remained a semi-satellite of KAYU until January 1999, when it became a semi-satellite of the new KFFX-TV. The station remained on channel 68 until 2003, when KCYU-LP moved to channel 41. On December 15, 2008, KCYU-LP ended analog broadcasting and converted to a high definition digital signal;[8] in reflection of this conversion, the call letters were modified to the current KCYU-LD on July 8, 2009.[4]

In February 2019, Reuters reported that Apollo Global Management had agreed to acquire the entirety of Brian Brady's television portfolio, which it intends to merge with Cox Media Group (which Apollo is acquiring at the same time) and stations spun off from Nexstar Media Group's purchase of Tribune Broadcasting, once the purchases are approved by the FCC.[9] In March 2019 filings with the FCC, Apollo confirmed that its newly-formed broadcasting group, Terrier Media, would acquire Northwest Broadcasting, with Brian Brady holding an unspecified minority interest in Terrier.[10] In June 2019, it was announced that Terrier Media would instead operate as Cox Media Group, as Apollo had reached a deal to also acquire Cox's radio and advertising businesses.[11] The transaction was completed on December 17.[12]

Digital channels

The station's digital signal is multiplexed:

Channel Video Aspect PSIP short name Programming [13]
41.1720p16:9KFFX-HDMain KCYU-LD programming / Fox
41.2TelmundTelemundo
41.3480i4:3IONIon Television

On April 21, 2009, KCYU-LD began airing This TV on its digital subcarrier. This TV is also carried on Charter Cable channel 292.

Translators

KCYU-LD is rebroadcast on a translator.[8]

Programming

Outside of the Fox network schedule, syndicated programming on KCYU-LD includes 2 Broke Girls, Two and a Half Men, Judge Mathis and Modern Family, among others. KCYU also airs a nightly newscast, Fox First at Ten. The newscast is produced weeknights by KNDU; on weekends, the station carries the 10 p.m. newscast from Spokane sister station KAYU-TV (produced by KNDU's sister KHQ-TV). The station also carries KAYU's KHQ-produced Good Day on weekday mornings.

References
  1. "Station Search Details (DK53CY)". CDBS Public Access. Federal Communications Commission. Retrieved December 19, 2015.
  2. Murphey, Michael (October 5, 1989). "KAYU TV partnership opens stations in Yakima, Tri-Cities". Spokane Chronicle. Retrieved December 19, 2015.
  3. "Application Search Details (KCYU-LD, 1)". CDBS Public Access. Federal Communications Commission. Retrieved December 19, 2015.
  4. "Call Sign History". CDBS Public Access. Federal Communications Commission. Retrieved December 19, 2015.
  5. "Application Search Details (KCYU-LD, 2)". CDBS Public Access. Federal Communications Commission. Retrieved December 19, 2015.
  6. Smith, Craig (November 18, 1994). "Seahawk Notebook -- 54,500 Not Enough To Lift TV Blackout". The Seattle Times. Retrieved December 19, 2015. The game will be carried on Fox network affiliates in Spokane (KAYU, Channel 28), Portland, KPDX, Channel 49) and Yakima (KCY, Channel 68).
  7. "Michigan investor buys KAYU TV". The Spokesman-Review. August 2, 1995. Retrieved December 19, 2015.
  8. https://web.archive.org/web/20081224121422/http://www.myfoxyakima.com/myfox/pages/Home/Detail?contentId=8026347&version=2&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=TSTY&pageId=1.1.1
  9. "EXCLUSIVE-Apollo nears $3 billion deal to buy Cox TV stations -sources" from CNBC (February 10, 2019)
  10. Jessell, Harry A. (March 6, 2019). "Cox TV Valued At $3.1 Billion In Apollo Acquisition". TV News Check. Retrieved March 6, 2019.
  11. Jacobson, Adam (June 26, 2019). "It's Official: Cox Radio, Gamut, CoxReps Going To Apollo". Radio & Television Business Report. Retrieved June 26, 2019.
  12. "Cox Enterprises Announces Close of Cox Media Group Sale to Affiliates of Apollo Global Management", prnewswire.com, 17 December 2019, Retrieved 17 December 2019.
  13. http://www.rabbitears.info/market.php?request=station_search&callsign=KCYU-LD#station
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