KEUV-LD (channel 35) is a low-power television station in Eureka, California, United States, affiliated with the Spanish-language network Univision. It is owned by Sinclair Broadcast Group alongside low-power dual CW+/MyNetworkTV affiliate KECA-LD (channel 29) and Arcata-licensed ABC affiliate KAEF-TV (channel 23). Sinclair also operates Eureka-licensed Fox affiliate KBVU (channel 28) under a local marketing agreement (LMA) with Cunningham Broadcasting; however, Sinclair effectively owns KBVU as the majority of Cunningham's stock is owned by the family of deceased group founder Julian Smith. The four stations share studios on Sixth Street in downtown Eureka; KEUV-LD's transmitter is located along Barry Road southeast of Eureka.

KEUV-LD
Semi-satellite of KUCO-LD, Chico, California
Channels
BrandingUnivision Eureka
Programming
Affiliations35.1: Univision
Ownership
Owner
History
FoundedJuly 20, 1994
First air date
March 14, 1996 (28 years ago) (1996-03-14)
Former call signs
  • K31EW (1996–2004)
  • KEUV-LP (2004–2021)
Former channel number(s)
Analog: 31 (UHF, 1996–2020)
Call sign meaning
Eureka Univision
Technical information[1]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID31507
ClassLD
ERP15 kW
HAAT467.6 m (1,534 ft)
Transmitter coordinates40°43′35.1″N 123°58′30.7″W / 40.726417°N 123.975194°W / 40.726417; -123.975194
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Public license information
LMS

Although identifying as a separate station in its own right, KEUV-LD is considered a semi-satellite of KUCO-LD (channel 27) in Chico. It simulcasts all Univision network programming as provided by its parent but airs separate local commercials and station identifications. Master control operations are based at the facilities of sister station and ABC affiliate KRCR-TV (channel 7) on Auditorium Drive in Redding.

History

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KEUV's logo prior to January 1, 2013

KEUV was founded in 1994 by Sainte Partners II, L.P. It is the first and only Spanish-language television station in Eureka.

On April 21, 2017, Sinclair Broadcast Group purchased KBVU as part of a four-station deal.[2] The sale was completed September 1.[3]

In spring 2020, KEUV-LP turned off its analog signal and flash cut to digital on channel 31.[citation needed] The station was licensed for digital operation on April 5, 2021, changing its call sign to KEUV-LD.

Technical information

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Subchannel

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Subchannel of KEUV-LD[4]
Channel Res. Aspect Short name Programming
35.1 1080i 16:9 KEUV-LD Univision

Translator

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References

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  1. ^ "Facility Technical Data for KEUV-LD". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  2. ^ Houston, Will (April 4, 2017). "Media giant Sinclair Broadcast Group to buy four Eureka stations". Retrieved July 10, 2017.
  3. ^ Consummation Notice, CDBS Public Access, Federal Communications Commission, Retrieved September 6, 2017.
  4. ^ "RabbitEars.Info". www.rabbitears.info.