KMVU-DT

KMVU-DT (channel 26) is a television station in Medford, Oregon, United States, affiliated with the Fox network. It is owned by Marquee Broadcasting alongside low-power dual MyNetworkTV/Telemundo affiliate KFBI-LD (channel 48). The two stations share studios on Avion Drive in Medford; KMVU-DT's transmitter is located atop Mount Baldy, near Phoenix, Oregon.

History

The station was founded on August 8, 1994, by Bob and June Sheehan. The station's start-up was funded by Salmon River Communications under a leased management agreement between the Sheehans and Salmon River's CEO, Robert J. Hamacher. Prior to the station's sign on, Medford residents could only receive Fox programming via the national Foxnet service. Hamaker appointed Peter Rogers as the station's original general manager in July 1994 after the transfer of control of the station from the Sheehans to Salmon River was approved by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Rogers came from KRON-TV, San Francisco's then-NBC affiliate, where he had established his credentials in television station programming, operations, production, and administration. Rogers managed KMVU from 1994 to 2004. Salmon River sold the station to

Cable and satellite carriage disputes

Northland Cable TV (2007–2008)

On May 6, 2007, KMVU was replaced by Chico, California, Fox affiliate KCVU-TV on Northland Cable Television channel 13 in both Mt. Shasta and Yreka, California. This was after KMVU and Northland could not agree to remain on the cable system. Northland also carries KCVU's sister station KRVU-LD My 21 on cable channel 2. Northland was blocked from airing Fox network programming as a result.

On May 14, 2008, the FCC issued two Notices of Apparent Liability and Forfeitures to Northland. These were a result of failing to provide thirty days notice to KMVU and cable customers that KMVU would be moved to a different channel and dropped eventually. The two NALs totaled $40,000. According to standard procedure, Northland had thirty days to either pay the fine or ask for a reduction or cancellation.[15]

In November 2008, KMVU won the contract dispute with Northland Cable. KMVU returned to its previous channel on both Mt. Shasta and Yreka, forcing KCVU to be removed.

DirecTV (2010–2012)

KMVU underwent a carriage dispute with DirecTV, similar to a dispute between Dish Network and KDRV.[16] This dispute threatened to blackout the 2010–2011 NFC Championship Game between the Green Bay Packers and the Chicago Bears on January 23, 2011. The 2011 Pro Bowl and Super Bowl XLV were also at risk for blackouts. The dispute was temporarily resolved.[17][18]

However, on August 13, 2012, DirecTV dropped KMVU from its service and line-up. This prompted station owner Northwest Broadcasting to issue a statement regarding the issue.[19] As a result, KMVU has started airing promos asking viewers to find other alternatives to watch their station to make their feelings known about the controversy.

On October 25, 2012, KMVU returned to DirecTV.

Dish Network (2020–present)

On January 18, 2020, KMVU announced that a carriage dispute with Dish Network had led to a blackout after the previous carriage agreement had expired at 4 p.m. that day.[20] As of February 2, 2020, the dispute remained unresolved, leaving Dish customers' prospects of watching Super Bowl LV in doubt.

callsign	KMVU-DT
city	Medford, Oregon
branding	Fox 26
digital	26 (UHF)
virtual	26
translators	see
affiliations	26.1: Fox 26.2: MeTV 26.3: Ion Television
country	United States
airdate	August 8, 1994
location	Medford–Klamath Falls, Oregon
callsign meaning	Medford Vu (View) -or- Medford Rogue Valley UHF
former callsigns	KMVU (1994–2009)
former channel numbers	Analog: 26 (UHF, 1994–2009) Digital: 27 (UHF, 2001–2009)
owner	Marquee Broadcasting
licensee	Marquee Broadcasting West, Inc.
sister stations	KFBI-LD
erp	16.2 kW
haat	441 m
facility id	32958
coordinates	42.29817°N, -122.74919°W
licensing authority	FCC
website	https://fox26medford.com/

History

News operation

Technical information

Subchannels

Analog-to-digital conversion

Translators

Cable and satellite carriage disputes

Northland Cable TV (2007–2008)

DirecTV (2010–2012)

Dish Network (2020–present)

External links

References