KCSG-LD

KCSG-LD, virtual channel 8 (UHF digital channel 31), is a low-powered television station licensed to Ogden, Utah, United States. The station is owned by Weigel Broadcasting. KCSG-LD's transmitter is located on SR-68 in Woods Cross, Utah.

For other uses, see Kuta (disambiguation).
KCSG-LD
Ogden, Utah
United States
ChannelsDigital: 31 (UHF)
Virtual: 8 (PSIP)
Programming
Affiliations8.2: Decades
8.3: Start TV
Ownership
OwnerWeigel Broadcasting
(TV-49, Inc.)
History
Former call signs
K68GP (2006–2009)
K68GP-D (2009)
KQTI-LD (2009–2020)
Former channel number(s)
Analog:
68 (UHF, 2006–2009)
America One, Youtoo America, NewsNet
Technical information
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID130912
ClassLD
ERP15 kW
HAAT1,110.03 m (3,642 ft)
Transmitter coordinates40°40′56″N 112°12′12″W
Links
Public license information
Profile
LMS
K08QL-D
Translator of KCSG-LD
Logan, Utah
United States
ChannelsDigital: 8 (VHF)
Virtual: 8 (PSIP)
Programming
Affiliations8.1: Heroes & Icons
8.2: Decades
8.3: Start TV
Ownership
OwnerWeigel Broadcasting
(TV-49, Inc.)
History
First air date
2002 (2002)
Former call signs
K08NL (2002–2005)
KUTA-LP (2005–2009)
KUTA-LD (2009–2020)
Technical information
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID127064
ClassLD
ERP0.75 kW
HAAT203 m (666 ft)
Transmitter coordinates41°45′20.7″N 112°1′24.8″W
Links
Public license information
Profile
LMS

K08QL-D (virtual and VHF digital channel 8) in Logan operates as a translator of KCSG-LD; this station's transmitter is located on Wasatch Ridge.

Sale to Weigel Broadcasting

On July 16, 2020, it was announced that KUTA-LD and KQTI-LD would be sold to Chicago-based Weigel Broadcasting for $375,000, pending approval of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).[1] Weigel intends to use the stations as relays of Cedar City-based KCSG (channel 8) for northern Utah and the Salt Lake City metropolitan area.[2] The sale was completed on September 17.[3]

Digital channels

The stations' digital signals are multiplexed:

KCSG-LD subchannels
Channel Video Aspect PSIP Short Name Programming[4]
8.2480i4:3Decades
8.3Start TV

K08QL-D Subchannels
Channel Video Aspect PSIP Short Name Programming[5]
8.1720p4:3Main programming / Heroes & Icons
8.2480iDecades
8.3Start TV

K08QL-D (as KUTA-LP) began its digital broadcast on August 30, 2008.[6]

Local programming

Local news and sports are produced by KUTA as well as released online via its website and YouTube. KUTA is also working with local high schools, the Bridgerland Technical College, and Utah State University to produce local content. KUTA also hosts broadcast debates between local U.S. Senate candidates.[7]

References
  1. "Application for Transfer of Control of a Corporate Licensee or Permittee, or for Assignment of License or Permit of TV or FM Translator Station or Low Power Television Station". CDBS Public Access. Federal Communications Commission. July 16, 2020. Retrieved July 21, 2020.
  2. https://licensing.fcc.gov/cdbs/CDBS_Attachment/getattachment.jsp?appn=101819121&qnum=5150&copynum=1&exhcnum=1
  3. "Consummation Notice", CDBS Public Access, Federal Communications Commission, 21 September 2020, Retrieved 21 September 2020.
  4. "RabbitEars TV Query for KCSG-LD". RabbitEars. Retrieved October 4, 2020.
  5. "RabbitEars TV Query for K08QL-D". RabbitEars. Retrieved October 4, 2020.
  6. The Herald Journal, August 29, 2008
  7. "Utah's U.S. Senate Candidate Debate — Held in Cache County — 9/9/9 — KUTA-TV". 2009. Archived from the original on January 14, 2010. Retrieved September 9, 2009.
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