KXMN-LD

KXMN-LD is a low-power television station serving Spokane, Washington, as a translator and rebroadcast outlet associated with KXLY-TV, the market's ABC affiliate. Unlike KXLY-TV, which is a full-power station on virtual channel 4, KXMN-LD is a separate low-power facility whose role is to extend or improve reception of programming in parts of the Spokane area. The station is owned by Morgan Murphy Media, the privately held broadcasting company that also owns KXLY-TV and related broadcast properties. The facility has used several call signs and technical configurations over time. It originated as K09FZ, a translator intended to address reception limitations for households that could not use the specialized antenna arrangement associated with KXLY-TV's Mount Spokane transmitter. It later operated as K11VT and KUUP-LP before becoming KXMN-LP on May 24, 2006. Under the KXMN-LP identity, it carried MyNetworkTV programming for a limited period beginning September 5, 2006. Following the transition to digital television, the facility returned to a retransmission role, carrying KXLY-TV's programming rather than operating as a separate general-entertainment affiliate. The station's programming history is therefore closely tied to developments at KXLY-TV. During its MyNetworkTV period, KXMN-LP provided a distinct network service in the Spokane area. After the national digital transition, its signal rebroadcast KXLY-TV's services, including the primary ABC service and the station's second digital service, which later became associated with MeTV. MeTV programming was added to the KXLY digital operation in 2012, and the secondary service subsequently dropped MyNetworkTV and continued with MeTV. KXMN-LD operates within a broader technical network that includes KXLY-TV's main transmitter, digital fill-in facilities, and translators serving portions of eastern Washington, northern Idaho, and western Montana. The primary KXLY signal originates from the KXLY Broadcast Center on West Boone Avenue in Spokane and uses a Mount Spokane transmitter site. KXMN-LD is one component of that distribution system rather than a separately branded newsroom or independently operated local station. The station's public-facing web presence is supplied through KXLY's website. KXMN-LD does not appear to have a separately documented corporate identity, standalone news operation, or independently reported financial profile. Its brand function is primarily technical and distributional: it helps deliver KXLY-associated television programming to viewers in the Spokane market.

KXMN-LD developed from a translator facility created to improve reception of KXLY-TV in and around Spokane. KXLY-TV broadcasts from Mount Spokane, a site selected to provide broad regional coverage but one that could create reception challenges for some homes, particularly those using simpler antenna systems or antennas oriented toward other local television transmitters. To address this issue, a translator was established south of Spokane on the ridge used by several other stations. The facility initially operated as K09FZ, later changed to K11VT, and subsequently used the KUUP-LP identity. On May 24, 2006, the facility became KXMN-LP. From September 5 of that year until the United States digital television transition, it carried MyNetworkTV programming. This made the outlet more than a straightforward translator for a period, although its low-power status and close association with KXLY's infrastructure distinguished it from a full-power network station. The facility's MyNetworkTV role ended as the broadcasting environment shifted to digital distribution. After the digital transition, KXMN-LD resumed a retransmission function connected to KXLY-TV. The associated service carried KXLY's main ABC programming and its secondary digital programming, creating an additional means of receiving the KXLY operation in the Spokane area. KXLY's secondary service later became associated with MeTV. MeTV programming was introduced in 2012, and the linked digital service stopped carrying MyNetworkTV in October of that year. KXMN-LD is part of Morgan Murphy Media's larger KXLY broadcast structure. That structure includes KXLY-TV, the KXLY Broadcast Center on West Boone Avenue, the Mount Spokane transmitter, a digital fill-in facility on Spokane's South Hill, and numerous translators in communities across eastern Washington, northern Idaho, and western Montana. The network also supports distribution of KXLY-associated programming through sister stations in other Washington markets. The station should not be confused with KXLY-TV itself. KXLY-TV is the full-power Spokane ABC station with a long history dating to its 1953 launch. KXMN-LD is a separate low-power facility whose principal significance lies in signal distribution and local reception coverage. Public information identifies no standalone KXMN-LD newsroom, independent programming department, or separately published financial reporting. Its operational identity remains tied to the technical delivery of KXLY programming.

• 2012

  Secondary service adopts MeTV

  [1]KXLY-TVen.wikipedia.org

  MeTV was added to the linked KXLY secondary service, replacing MyNetworkTV as its continuing format.

• 2009

  Post-transition rebroadcast operation

  [1]KXLY-TVen.wikipedia.org

  After the digital television transition, the facility rebroadcast KXLY-TV services.

• 2006

  Call sign changes to KXMN-LP

  [1]KXLY-TVen.wikipedia.org

  The low-power facility adopted the KXMN-LP identity on May 24.

• 2006

  MyNetworkTV service begins

  [1]KXLY-TVen.wikipedia.org

  KXMN-LP began carrying MyNetworkTV programming on September 5.

• Translator facility established for KXLY coverage

  [1]KXLY-TVen.wikipedia.org

  The predecessor facility began operating as K09FZ to improve reception of KXLY-TV for viewers in and around Spokane.

A local low-power broadcast outlet designed to extend and improve access to KXLY television programming in the Spokane market.

• Low-power television broadcasting

  KXMN-LD over-the-air service

  KXMN-LD is a low-power broadcast facility serving the Spokane area. Its principal function is to retransmit programming associated with KXLY-TV and provide an additional reception path for local viewers. The service is part of a wider network of transmitters and translators operated around the KXLY station group.

• Network-affiliated television programming · 2006

  MyNetworkTV service

  For a limited period beginning in 2006, the facility identified as KXMN-LP carried MyNetworkTV programming. This was a distinct programming phase before the station returned to a rebroadcast-oriented role following the digital television transition.

• Television retransmission · 2009

  KXLY-TV retransmission

  The post-transition service rebroadcast KXLY-TV programming, including the station's primary ABC service and associated secondary digital programming. This remains the core operating purpose documented for KXMN-LD.

• 2009

  Return to KXLY-TV retransmissionStrategy

  Background

  The national digital television transition changed the role of the low-power outlet within the KXLY distribution system.

  Action taken

  KXMN-LD was used to rebroadcast KXLY-TV's primary and secondary services.

  Aftermath

  The facility became part of KXLY's broader digital coverage and translator network.

  Source

• 2006

  Launch of KXMN-LP MyNetworkTV serviceProduct launch

  Background

  The predecessor low-power facility adopted the KXMN-LP call sign while Morgan Murphy Media used it to carry the newly established MyNetworkTV service in Spokane.

  Action taken

  MyNetworkTV programming began on September 5, 2006.

  Aftermath

  The MyNetworkTV phase ended with the transition to digital broadcasting, after which the facility served primarily as a KXLY-TV retransmitter.

  Source

• 2012

  MeTV becomes the linked KXLY secondary-service format[1]KXLY-TVen.wikipedia.org

  Product launch · Product generation

  MeTV was added to the KXLY digital operation, and the secondary service subsequently ended its MyNetworkTV carriage and continued with MeTV.

• 2009

  KXMN-LD transitions to a KXLY-TV rebroadcast role[1]KXLY-TVen.wikipedia.org

  Product generation

  Following the United States digital television transition, the facility was used to rebroadcast KXLY-TV services, including the primary ABC feed and a secondary digital service.

• 2006

  KXMN-LP begins MyNetworkTV programming[1]KXLY-TVen.wikipedia.org

  Product launch · Product generation

  After adopting the KXMN-LP call sign, the low-power station carried MyNetworkTV programming beginning in September 2006.

1. 1KXLY-TVen.wikipedia.org
2. 2KXLY official websitekxly.com