KBMT
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KBMT (channel 12) is a
History
The callsign KBMT originally transmitted on
KBMT's owners subsequently applied for the later allocation on channel 12 and, after winning the allocation from the FCC, began broadcasting on its new assigned channel using the KBMT callsign on June 18, 1961. The new KBMT took over the ABC affiliation which it retains today, after being relegated to limited clearances on KPAC-TV (now
On January 1, 2009, KBMT added NBC programming on digital subchannel 12.2. This came after KBTV, which previously held the affiliation, switched to Fox. This in turn caused former Fox affiliate KUIL-LP (now KUIL-LD) to go independent, although they pursued the NBC affiliation.[7] The NBC subchannel is branded as K-JAC NBC, a nod to channel 4's former calls from 1965 to 1999. In a ten-year deal with London Broadcasting, KBMT began to manage KUIL's programming as well.
KBMT shut down its analog signal, over
Texas Telecasting, Inc. sold the station to London Broadcasting in August 2009.[10] That channel was dropped in early 2013 in favor of MundoFox (now MundoMax). Due to a realignment, four digital channels are carried on the main 12 signal while the other two (12.5 and 12.6) are carried via the low-power stations, KBMT-LD on 43 SW of Beaumont and K36ID-D on 36 in Orange. In Jasper, KVHP-LD on 34 and in Warren, K27JJ-D on 27 carries the main RF12 signal with ABC, NBC, COZI and MeTV.
In May 2010, London Broadcasting revealed that the company was developing a state network, MYTX, using subchannels like KUIL's .2 (now KBMT-LD2) operated by KBMT. MYTX would share Texas news and sports and productions from 41 Entertainment, which is owned by London.[11]
On May 14, 2014, Gannett announced its intent to purchase KBMT and five other stations from London Broadcasting.[12] The sale was completed on July 8.[13] By the middle of September 2014, Gannett had also purchased the four low-power digital signals mentioned above. On June 29, 2015, the Gannett Company split in two, with one side specializing in print media and the other side specializing in broadcast and digital media. KBMT and the low-power digital signals were retained by the latter company, named Tegna.[14]
Newscasts
KBMT launched its news operation in 1962. On September 16, 2009, several changes occurred in the newscast lineup. The weekday morning show, Good Morning Southeast Texas, began simulcasting on both the ABC and NBC channels while becoming a full two-hour broadcast. There began to be a half-hour newscast weekday mornings at 11:30 on KBMT-DT2. The NBC channel also launched a weeknight show at 6:30 and begin to simulcast the main channel's weeknight 10 p.m. news.[15] Originally, there was only a separate short news and weather update at that time. KBMT-DT2 does not offer local newscasts on weekends unlike the main channel. On April 28, 2010, KBMT became the first in the market to air local news in high definition.[16]
Notable former staff
- John Hambrick – newscaster
- Bill Macatee
- Ben McCain
- Van Earl Wright – sports anchor
- John Ireland – sports anchor
- Tom Terry – meteorologist
Technical information
Subchannels
The station's signal is
| Channel | Res. | Aspect | Short name | Programming |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12.1 | 720p | 16:9 |
KBMT-HD | ABC |
| 12.2 | 1080i | K-JACHD | NBC | |
| 12.3 | 480i | Cozi | Cozi TV | |
| 12.4 | MeTV | MeTV | ||
| 12.7 | Crime | True Crime Network | ||
| 12.8 | Quest | Quest | ||
| 12.16 | 365NET | 365BLK |
Translator
| City of license | Callsign | Channel | ERP | HAAT
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Facility ID | Transmitter coordinates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jasper | KVHP-LD | 34 | 15 kW | 170.3 m (559 ft) | 168235 | 30°58′32″N 93°59′25″W / 30.97556°N 93.99028°W |
References
- ^ a b "Digital TV Market Listing for KBMT". RabbitEars.Info. Retrieved April 24, 2018.
- ^ "Facility Technical Data for KBMT". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
- ^ Telecasting Yearbook-Marketbook 1957–58 (PDF). 1957. p. 234. Retrieved October 1, 2011.
- ^ "Telestatus November 1955" (PDF). Broadcasting * Telecasting. Broadcasting Publications, Inc. November 7, 1955. p. 73. Retrieved April 24, 2018.
- Broadcasting-Telecasting. July 30, 1956. p. 9. Retrieved October 1, 2011.
- ^ About 12NEWS - 12News Station History Retrieved September 5, 2020
- ^ Guy, Colin (November 25, 2008). "KBMT will add NBC shows to its ABC lineup". Beaumont Enterprise. Retrieved April 24, 2018.
- ^ Guy, Colin (February 16, 2009). "Southeast Texans might have more time to prep for digital switch". Beaumont Enterprise. Retrieved April 24, 2018.
- ^ "DTV Tentative Channel Designations for the First and the Second Rounds" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on August 29, 2013. Retrieved March 24, 2012.
- ^ "KBMT-TV bought by London Broadcasting". Beaumont Enterprise. August 4, 2009. Retrieved April 24, 2018.
- ^ Malone, Michael (May 5, 2010). "London Broadcasting Plots Texas Network". Broadcasting & Cable. Retrieved April 24, 2018.
- ^ "Gannett Expands Broadcasting Portfolio with Agreement to Purchase Six Texas Television Stations from London Broadcasting Company | 2014 Press Releases | Gannett.com". Archived from the original on May 18, 2014. Retrieved May 15, 2014.
- ^ Gannett Completes London Broadcasting Buy, TVNewsCheck, Retrieved July 8, 2014.
- ^ "Separation of Gannett into two public companies completed | TEGNA". Tegna. June 29, 2015. Retrieved June 29, 2015.
- ^ "UPDATED: TV stations add, lose anchors". September 6, 2009.
- ^ http://www.tvnewscheck.com/articles/2010/04/26/daily.7/ [dead link]
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