KDIT-CD (channel 45) is a low-power, Class A television station licensed to Des Moines, Iowa, United States, broadcasting the digital multicast network Catchy Comedy and four other Weigel networks. The station is owned by Weigel Broadcasting, and maintains a transmitter in Alleman, Iowa.
On July 29, 2021, it was reported that Weigel Broadcasting would purchase the then KDAO-CD for $200,000, pending approval of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). The sale did not include the KDAO-CD call sign, which was retained by MTN Broadcasting.[2] The sale was completed on September 29;[3] and the callsign was changed to KDIT-CD on October 12.[4]
Subchannels
The station’s signal is multiplexed. CBS affiliate KCCI (channel 8) carries MeTV, Heroes & Icons and Story Television as subchannels under an existing contract between Weigel and KCCI’s owner, Hearst Television (which does the same in many of its other markets).
| Channel | Res. | Short name | Programming |
|---|---|---|---|
| 45.1 | 480i | Catchy | Catchy Comedy |
| 45.2 | Movies! | Movies! | |
| 45.3 | StartTV | Start TV | |
| 45.4 | TOONS | MeTV Toons | |
| 45.5 | WEST | WEST | |
| 45.12 | EMLW | OnTV4U (infomercials) |
Notes
- ^ Originally licensed to Marshalltown, Iowa; moved to Des Moines in 2022.
References
- ^ “Facility Technical Data for KDIT-CD”. Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
- ^ Ellis, Jon (July 29, 2021). “Weigel Buys Central Iowa TV Station”. Northpine.com. Retrieved July 30, 2021.
- ^ “Notification of Consummation”, Licensing and Management System, Federal Communications Commission, September 29, 2021, Retrieved October 22, 2021.
- ^ “Callsign History”, CDBS Public Access, Federal Communications Commission, Retrieved October 22, 2021.
- ^ RabbitEars TV Query for KDIT