KDIT-CD

KDIT-CD, virtual channel 45 (UHF digital channel 17), is a low-power, Class A Decades owned-and-operated television station serving Des Moines, Iowa that is licensed to Marshalltown, United States. The station is owned by Chicago-based Weigel Broadcasting. KDIT-CD's transmitter is located on Reed Avenue north of the city. On cable, the station is available on Mediacom channel 16.

KDIT-CD
Marshalltown/Des Moines, Iowa
United States
CityMarshalltown, Iowa
ChannelsDigital: 17 (UHF)
Virtual: 45
BrandingDecades Des Moines
Programming
Affiliations45.1: Decades
45.2: Movies!
45.3: Story Television (soon)
Ownership
OwnerWeigel Broadcasting
(TV-49, Inc.)
History
First air date
February 2, 1987 (1987-02-02)
Former call signs
  • K39AS (1985–1995)
  • KDAO-LP (1995–2015)
  • KDAO-CD (2015–2021)
Former channel number(s)
  • Analog:
  • 39 (UHF, 1987–2000)
  • 45 (UHF, 2000–2015)
  • Digital:
  • 44 (UHF, 2015–2019)
Retro TV (until 2021)
Call sign meaning
Des Moines Iowa Television
Technical information
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID46753
ClassCD
ERP1.8 kW
HAAT32 m (105 ft)
Transmitter coordinates42°4′17.3″N 92°55′18.6″W
Translator(s)KDIT-LD 17 (UHF, Fort Dodge)
Links
Public license information
Profile
LMS

On July 29, 2021, it was reported that Weigel Broadcasting would purchase KDAO-CD for $195,000, pending approval of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). The sale does not include the KDAO-CD call sign, which will be retained by MTN Broadcasting.[1] The sale was completed on September 28;[2] and the callsign was changed to KDIT-CD on October 19.[3]

Due to its low-power status, the broadcasting radius does not reach all of the Greater Des Moines area. Therefore, KDIT-CD must rely on cable and satellite carriage to reach the entire market.

Digital channels

The station's digital signal is multiplexed:

Channel Video Aspect Short name Programming[4]
45.1480i4:3Decades
45.2Movies!
45.3Story Television (soon)

References
  1. Ellis, Jon (July 29, 2021). "Weigel Buys Central Iowa TV Station". Northpine.com. Retrieved July 30, 2021.
  2. "Notification of Consummation", Licensing and Management System, Federal Communications Commission, 29 September 2021, Retrieved 22 October 2021.
  3. "Callsign History", CDBS Public Access, Federal Communications Commission, Retrieved 22 October 2021.
  4. RabbitEars TV Query for KDIT



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