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.

KUNW-CD
Yakima, Washington
United States
BrandingKUNW Univision
SloganTu Canal Local
ChannelsDigital: 30 (UHF)
Virtual: 2 (PSIP)
TranslatorsKVVK-CD 15 Kennewick
KORX-CD 16 Walla Walla
Affiliations2.1: Univision
2.2: Comet (O&O)
2.3: TBD (O&O)
2.4: Charge! (O&O)
OwnerSinclair Broadcast Group
LicenseeSinclair Kennewick Licensee, LLC
FoundedMarch 4, 1996
Call sign meaningUnivision
NorthWest[1]
or UNivision Washington
Sister station(s)KIMA-TV, KEPR-TV, KLEW-TV, KUNS-TV, KOMO-TV, KATU, KUNP, KMTR, KVAL
Former call signsK66EU (1997)
K52EQ (1997-2001)
KKFQ-LP (2001)
KKFQ-CA (2001-2008)
KUNW-CA (2008)
KUNW-LP (2008-2012)
Transmitter power15 kW
Height287 m (942 ft)
ClassCD
Facility ID167797
Transmitter coordinates46°31′40.0″N 120°33′6.0″W
Licensing authorityFCC
Public license informationProfile
CDBS
Websitekunwtv.com

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 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
2.11080i16:9KUNW-CDMain KUNW-CD programming / Univision
2.2480iCometComet
2.3TBDTBD
2.4ChargeCharge!

References
  1. "KKFQ Yakima, WA Changes Calls To KUNW". TVnewsday. April 10, 2008. Retrieved April 11, 2009.
  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.
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