KXOK-LD
Channels
BrandingEnid's Outdoor Station
Programming
AffiliationsDefunct
History
FoundedNovember 21, 1994
Last air date
2016 (license canceled)
Former call signs
  • K32DZ (1994–2001)
  • KXOK-LP (2001–2009)
Technical information[1]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID168420
ERP12.5 kW
Links
Public license information
LMS

KXOK-LD (channel 31) was a low-power television station in Enid, Oklahoma, United States. Its broadcast license was cancelled by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in 2016.[2]

History

The station was founded November 21, 1994, under the call sign K32DZ, by Media Manics Incorporated of Enid, and managed by Charles D. Pearson. Its call sign changed to KXOK-LP on November 23, 2001.[3] Rex Faulkner began managing the station in 2002.[4] At the time, KXOK-LP aired on cable channel 18 and UHF channel 32.[5] In 2002, the station built a new studio in Oakwood Mall,[6][7] where it produced a local newscast and held auctions. Ownership was officially transferred to Faulkner on January 22, 2004.[8] In 2004, the station filed a lawsuit against the University Network[9] for breach of contract. The University Network filed a countersuit for copyright infringement.[10][11] The station had been broadcasting programming featuring Dr. Gene Scott since November 2002. The station remained in Faulkner's ownership until his death in 2005.[12]

It was managed by Dixie Meyer, executrix of the Estate of Rex Faulkner until its sale to ME3 Communications in 2007. On July 8, 2009, the station's call sign changed again to KXOK-LD. ME3 Communications merged with Oklahoma Broadcast Associates in 2011, forming TVOK Network LLC.[13] Under both ME3 Communications and TVOK Network's ownership, the station was managed by Jack Mills.[13] TVOK Network also owns KTEW-LD in Ponca City. KXOK was rebroadcasting KTEW's Retro TV-affiliated content.[13]

Past programming has also included The Box, Horse TV, Americana Music Television, The Sportsman Channel, and Azteca América.

Notable former staff

Subchannel

Subchannel of KXOK-LD[16]
Channel Res. Aspect Short name Programming
31.1 480i4:3TVOKRetro TV

Translators

References

  1. ↑ "Facility Technical Data for KXOK-LD". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  2. ↑ "Facility ID:168420 DKXOK-LD". FCC.gov. Retrieved January 13, 2023.
  3. ↑ FCC Call-sign Public Notice Report no. 421
  4. ↑ Barron, Robert. "Attorney Faulkner purchases Enid television station," Enid News & Eagle November 19, 2001
  5. ↑ Outdoor Oklahoma, Volumes 65-66. Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation. 2009. p. 14. Retrieved January 13, 2023.
  6. ↑ Greiner, John (August 4, 2002). "Largent takes Guatemalan mission trip". The Daily Oklahoman. Retrieved January 12, 2023.
  7. ↑ "Gubernatorial debates to air". The Daily Oklahoman. July 31, 2002. Retrieved January 12, 2023.
  8. ↑ Barron, Robert. "Sale may help clear up TV Station's 'Confused Mess,'" Enid News & Eagle January 7, 2004
  9. ↑ Barron, Robert. "KXOK files Lawsuit Against TV Preacher," Enid News & Eagle February 12, 2004
  10. ↑ Barron, Robert. "Network Sues KXOK, Faulkner," Enid News & Eagle April 26, 2004
  11. ↑ Barron, Robert. "Attorney fires back at KXOK," Enid News & Eagle March 11, 2004
  12. ↑ "Enid Attorney Found Dead," Enid News & Eagle February 24, 2005
  13. 1 2 3 "Merger brings Oklahoma LPTVs together". RBR.com. Retrieved January 13, 2023.
  14. ↑ Barron, Robert (April 21, 2003). "Local band highlighted at film festival". Enid News & Eagle. Archived from the original on August 4, 2004. Retrieved October 13, 2019.
  15. ↑ "Virtual Third Thursday Poetry and Jazz". Independent Coast Observer. May 21, 2021. Retrieved January 12, 2023.
  16. ↑ RabbitEars TV Query for KXOK
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