KSCM-LP explained

Callsign:KSCM-LP
Branding:Telemundo Central Texas
Analog:18 (UHF)
Affiliations:Telemundo (1997–2017)
Last Airdate: (date of license surrender)
Location:Bryan, Texas
Country:United States
Former Callsigns:K12ON (1991–1997)[1]
Owner:Raycom Media
Licensee:KXXV License Subsidiary, LLC
Sister Stations:KXXV / KRHD-CD
Erp:54 kW
Haat:1270NaN0
Class:TX
Facility Id:54417
Coordinates:30.7574°N -96.4679°W

KSCM-LP (channel 18) was a low-power television station in Bryan, Texas, United States, which was affiliated with the Spanish-language network Telemundo. Owned by Raycom Media, the station was a simulcast of the second digital subchannel of Waco-licensed ABC affiliate KXXV (channel 25) and its Bryan-based semi-satellite KRHD-CD (channel 40). KSCM-LP's transmitter was located northwest of Bryan on US 190/SH 6 in unincorporated southern Robertson County.

History

In April 2006, Drewry Communications reached an agreement with R. D. Harris to purchase KSCM-LP for a reported $125,000.[2] On August 10, 2015, Raycom Media announced that it would purchase Drewry Communications for $160 million.[3] [4] The sale was completed on December 1.[5]

Raycom Media surrendered the station's license for cancellation on November 14, 2017.[6] It had a construction permit to flash-cut to digital on channel 18; these facilities were never built.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Call Sign History. FCC Media Bureau CDBS Public Access Database.
  2. News: Broadcasting & Cable . Deals - 4/10/2006 . April 10, 2006.
  3. Web site: Raycom Buying Drewry For $160 Million. Harry A.. Jessell. TVNewsCheck. NewsCheck Media. August 10, 2015. August 12, 2015.
  4. Web site: Application For Consent To Assignment Of Broadcast Station Construction Permit Or License. CDBS Public Access. Federal Communications Commission. August 11, 2015. August 7, 2015.
  5. http://www.broadcastingcable.com/news/local-tv/raycom-media-completes-160-million-acquisition-drewry-communications/146111 Raycom Media Completes $160 Million Acquisition of Drewry Communications
  6. Web site: Cancellation Application. Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission. November 14, 2017.