K31GL
Encyclopedia
K31GL-D is a low-power digital TV station in the Dallas
/ Fort Worth
area, licensed to serve DeSoto, Texas
, owned and operated by Mako Communications of Corpus Christi, Texas. It is not available on either Time Warner Cable
, Charter Communications
, or Verizon FiOS
at this time, and covers the Dallas/Fort Worth DMA.
This station initially began in 1980 (FCC file: BRTT-19800530IG) as K65BC of Mullins, Texas and was owned by Pompey Mountain Broadcasting, Incorporated of Corpus Christi, Texas. KUVN-CA of Fort Worth operated on channel 31 until 2001 when KUVN-CA changed to channel 47 clearing the way for other use of channel 31. On January 6, 2004 the call sign of K65BC changed to K31GL with the change from channel 65 in Mullins to channel 31 in De Soto. During the summer of 2006, the station picked up Almavision.
At one time in the late 80s a non-profit organization secured a construction permit for a full-power station on non commercial Channel 31 in Fort Worth that would have broadcast with the call KETE-TV. However, the organization never built the station and the CP was cancelled by the FCC
.
In late 2006, Almavision programming ceased on the station and it started airing an all-infomercial
format, much like KSEX-LP's current format.
When K31GL switched from analog to digital broadcasting in November 2008, the Genesis network moved from KHPK-LP
and KNAV-LP
to K31GL, and KHPK-LP began broadcasting K31GL's former infomercial format. In December, subchannel 31.3 began an all-infomercial format.
On March 12, 2009, subchannel 31.3 began broadcasting TheCoolTV
, a music video channel owned by Cool Music Network. 31.3 ceased transmitting TheCoolTV in September 2009, to have been replaced later by a locally-originated channel HOT TV -- the "HOT" acronym meant "History of Television"; programming consisted of old movies and TV programs from the 50s and 60s. From November 9, 2010 to December 7, 2010, Hot TV became a temporary hub for This TV
(previously from WFAA Channel 8.3) before it was moved to its permanent home on KDAF
channel 33.3.
On May 19, 2009, subchannel 31.4 began broadcasting AMGTV
. Less than a year later on May 13, 2010, 31.4 switched to an affiliate of the Retro Television Network
.
On January 7, 2011 31.5 was launched airing Infomercials. It has been stated that the same two infomercials have been airing and could be just filler programming until K31GL programs 31.5
Digital channels>
Channel
Programming
31.1
Dark
31.2
Mexicanal
31.3
Hot TV http://www.facebook.com/pages/Dallas-TX/Hot-TV-313-DallasFort-Worth/122737951111082#!/pages/Dallas-TX/Hot-TV-313-DallasFort-Worth/122737951111082
31.4
TV31.4 (Retro Television Network
)
31.5
Infomercials (Noted As Being The Same Two Ads, Possibly a Filler)
Dallas, Texas
Dallas is the third-largest city in Texas and the ninth-largest in the United States. The Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex is the largest metropolitan area in the South and fourth-largest metropolitan area in the United States...
/ Fort Worth
Fort Worth, Texas
Fort Worth is the 16th-largest city in the United States of America and the fifth-largest city in the state of Texas. Located in North Central Texas, just southeast of the Texas Panhandle, the city is a cultural gateway into the American West and covers nearly in Tarrant, Parker, Denton, and...
area, licensed to serve DeSoto, Texas
DeSoto, Texas
DeSoto is a city in Dallas County, Texas . Over the past eleven years since the 2000 U.S. Census Report, the City of DeSoto has grown in population from 37,646 to 49,047....
, owned and operated by Mako Communications of Corpus Christi, Texas. It is not available on either Time Warner Cable
Time Warner Cable
Time Warner Cable is an American cable television company that operates in 28 states and has 31 operating divisions...
, Charter Communications
Charter Communications
Charter Communications is an American company providing cable television, high-speed Internet, and telephone services to more than 4.7 million customers in 25 states. By revenues, it is the fourth-largest cable operator in the United States, behind Comcast, Time Warner Cable, and Cox Communications...
, or Verizon FiOS
Verizon FiOS
Verizon FiOS is a bundled Internet access, telephone, and television service which operates over a fiber-optic communications network. It is offered in some areas of the United States by Verizon Communications. Verizon was one of the first major U.S...
at this time, and covers the Dallas/Fort Worth DMA.
This station initially began in 1980 (FCC file: BRTT-19800530IG) as K65BC of Mullins, Texas and was owned by Pompey Mountain Broadcasting, Incorporated of Corpus Christi, Texas. KUVN-CA of Fort Worth operated on channel 31 until 2001 when KUVN-CA changed to channel 47 clearing the way for other use of channel 31. On January 6, 2004 the call sign of K65BC changed to K31GL with the change from channel 65 in Mullins to channel 31 in De Soto. During the summer of 2006, the station picked up Almavision.
At one time in the late 80s a non-profit organization secured a construction permit for a full-power station on non commercial Channel 31 in Fort Worth that would have broadcast with the call KETE-TV. However, the organization never built the station and the CP was cancelled by the FCC
Federal Communications Commission
The Federal Communications Commission is an independent agency of the United States government, created, Congressional statute , and with the majority of its commissioners appointed by the current President. The FCC works towards six goals in the areas of broadband, competition, the spectrum, the...
.
In late 2006, Almavision programming ceased on the station and it started airing an all-infomercial
Infomercial
Infomercials are direct response television commercials which generally include a phone number or website. There are long-form infomercials, which are typically between 15 and 30 minutes in length, and short-form infomercials, which are typically 30 seconds to 120 seconds in length. Infomercials...
format, much like KSEX-LP's current format.
When K31GL switched from analog to digital broadcasting in November 2008, the Genesis network moved from KHPK-LP
KHPK-LP
KHPK-LP is a television station serving the Dallas / Fort Worth area. It is owned and operated by Mako Communications, LLC. It is not available on either Time Warner Cable, Charter Communications, or Verizon FiOS at this time....
and KNAV-LP
KNAV-LP
KNAV is a low-power digital TV station that serves the Dallas / Fort Worth Metroplex, operated by Tuck Properties.-History:KNAV was originally started in Corsicana, Texas in 1983 as a station run by Navarro College. It was sold in 2004 to Tuck Properties...
to K31GL, and KHPK-LP began broadcasting K31GL's former infomercial format. In December, subchannel 31.3 began an all-infomercial format.
On March 12, 2009, subchannel 31.3 began broadcasting TheCoolTV
TheCoolTV
THECOOLTV is a United States over-the-air digital subchannel launched in March 2009. The network's current program schedule consists of an all-music video lineup that can be customized to meet an affiliate's preference, along with the three hours per week of E/I programming as required by the...
, a music video channel owned by Cool Music Network. 31.3 ceased transmitting TheCoolTV in September 2009, to have been replaced later by a locally-originated channel HOT TV -- the "HOT" acronym meant "History of Television"; programming consisted of old movies and TV programs from the 50s and 60s. From November 9, 2010 to December 7, 2010, Hot TV became a temporary hub for This TV
This TV
This TV is a United States general entertainment television network, with a large emphasis in its programming on movies....
(previously from WFAA Channel 8.3) before it was moved to its permanent home on KDAF
KDAF
KDAF, virtual channel 33 , is a CW-affiliated television station serving the Dallas-Fort Worth television market area. The station is licensed to Dallas and owned by the Tribune Company with its studios located off the John W. Carpenter Freeway in northwest Dallas. The station's transmitter is...
channel 33.3.
On May 19, 2009, subchannel 31.4 began broadcasting AMGTV
AMGTV
AMGTV is an American family-oriented television network, featuring programming including sitcoms, lifestyle programs, sports, films and more...
. Less than a year later on May 13, 2010, 31.4 switched to an affiliate of the Retro Television Network
Retro Television Network
The Retro Television Network is a system of television stations that airs classic television shows as well as more recently produced programs...
.
On January 7, 2011 31.5 was launched airing Infomercials. It has been stated that the same two infomercials have been airing and could be just filler programming until K31GL programs 31.5
Digital TV
The station's channel is multiplexed:Dark (broadcasting)
In the broadcasting industry, dark is a term used to describe a radio station or television station that has gone off-the-air for an indefinite period of time, or as defined by the U.S. Federal Communications Commission , a "silent" station...
Mexicanal
Mexicanal Network is a Mexican based television Network launched in 2005 by and and serves Mexicans living and working in the United States, Canada and Mexico....
Retro Television Network
The Retro Television Network is a system of television stations that airs classic television shows as well as more recently produced programs...
)