CircleSeven 1944 Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 We have a NEW M&A tonight. Gray is bulking up in Wyoming. Gray will acquire Mark III's KGWL/KGWR for $15.7M ($15,716,667). KGWC will be spun-off to an indie buyer. Legacy Broadcasting will acquire Silverton's KTWO (and its sats) for $1.5M. Plus they'll be getting the Wyomedia stations (including KFNB) for $3.28M ($3,283,333). Legacy is claiming KFNB as the fifth-largest rated station in Casper, and its MeTV LP station KYWF-LD as the fourth largest. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColtFromGulfcoast 695 Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 Legacy is claiming KFNB as the fifth-largest rated station in Casper, and its MeTV LP station KYWF-LD as the fourth largest. So, Me-TV beats Fox? Am I reading that right? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samantha 2876 Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 We have a NEW M&A tonight. Gray is bulking up in Wyoming. Gray will acquire Mark III's KGWL/KGWR for $15.7M ($15,716,667). KGWC will be spun-off to an indie buyer. Legacy Broadcasting will acquire Silverton's KTWO (and its sats) for $1.5M. Plus they'll be getting the Wyomedia stations (including KFNB) for $3.28M ($3,283,333). Legacy is claiming KFNB as the fifth-largest rated station in Casper, and its MeTV LP station KYWF-LD as the fourth largest. Interesting that KGWC is being spun off. I imagine there is going to be some network shuffling of some sort. And who will want KGWC, arguably one of the CBS network's worst affiliates? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColtFromGulfcoast 695 Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 Interesting that KGWC is being spun off. I imagine there is going to be some network shuffling of some sort. And who will want KGWC, arguably one of the CBS network's worst affiliates? Someone who will make it into a subchannel machine. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samantha 2876 Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 Someone who will make it into a subchannel machine. I have literally no idea what's going to happen with the affiliations. Gotta admit, television in Wyoming is kind of a mess as is, and some of that's simply because of the DMA lines. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColtFromGulfcoast 695 Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 I have literally no idea what's going to happen with the affiliations. Gotta admit, television in Wyoming is kind of a mess as is, and some of that's simply because of the DMA lines. Is Gray really going to try and jam CBS, ABC and Fox onto KCWY subs in Casper? As for Cheyenne (and Scottsbluff), that, as you said, is a mess because they'll probably try to put Fox on KGWN/KSTF and ABC as well on the former. They really need a 2nd stick in each market for this, you would think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CircleSeven 1944 Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 So, Me-TV beats Fox? Am I reading that right? Look under transaction description to either KFNB or KTWO. Interesting that KGWC is being spun off. I imagine there is going to be some network shuffling of some sort. And who will want KGWC, arguably one of the CBS network's worst affiliates? All Gray is going to do is move CBS stream to a sub of KCWY. Or didn't they already bought some LPs in that market? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samantha 2876 Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 So KGWC is being dumped on a non profit. It appears likely that one of the satellites will become the new KGWC. Read this article: http://k2radio.com/caspers-channel-13-to-purchase-cbs-affiliate-kgwc/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoldenShine9 1509 Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 Interesting that KGWC is being spun off. I imagine there is going to be some network shuffling of some sort. And who will want KGWC, arguably one of the CBS network's worst affiliates? For all that Gray has in that region, they don't have a single station in Montana. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eat News 4738 Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 I have literally no idea what's going to happen with the affiliations. Gotta admit, television in Wyoming is kind of a mess as is, and some of that's simply because of the DMA lines. Ok cool... But I see that as a growth market with all the people getting the hell out of CA. Now can your growth in population translate into growth for your OTA signals and other "platforms'. Will viewer erosion take a bigger toll? Are those stations all dogs??? Or is there some hidden gems there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrabbleship 427 Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 For all that Gray has in that region, they don't have a single station in Montana. Didn't they own KTVH for a hot minute between Sunbelt/Intermountain West and Cordillera? I think they're frozen out of Montana unless they can get their hands on Cordillera or Cowles. Both groups fit Gray's profile well and the latter has zero conflicts. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColtFromGulfcoast 695 Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 For all that Gray has in that region, they don't have a single station in Montana. They did until they sold off the KTVH/KMTF duo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCB4TV 330 Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 So KGWC is being dumped on a non profit. It appears likely that one of the satellites will become the new KGWC. Read this article: http://k2radio.com/caspers-channel-13-to-purchase-cbs-affiliate-kgwc/ As per RabbitEars, Gray has an application to build a LD station on RF 36 in Casper, KSBF-LD. They are seeking permission to build the station at 1,792’ 15kW. EDIT: Click here to see the signal contours of the current KGWC & KSBF-LD 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samantha 2876 Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 As per RabbitEars, Gray has an application to build a LD station on RF 36 in Casper, KSBF-LD. They are seeking permission to build the station at 1,792’ 15KW. That sounds like Gray. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoldenShine9 1509 Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 I would expect KCWY/NBC to be placed on 5.2 in Lander and 13.2 in Rock Springs as well. They might have room to place CW on 5.3 and 13.3? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
effseesee 101 Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 I posted in the Speculatron last week that KGWC was going to lose CBS, not knowing this was going to happen. Their affiliation agreement is up in June. When Gray signed a new deal for its CBS affiliates last year, and when they started buying LPs around Casper, I had a feeling it was curtains for KGWC. Mark Nalbone is making out like a bandit. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCB4TV 330 Posted February 14, 2018 Share Posted February 14, 2018 I posted in the Speculatron last week that KGWC was going to lose CBS, not knowing this was going to happen. Their affiliation agreement is up in June. When Gray signed a new deal for its CBS affiliates last year, and when they started buying LPs around Casper, I had a feeling it was curtains for KGWC. Mark Nalbone is making out like a bandit. Using RabbitEars as my reference, Gray purchased: K16JI-D RF 16 -326' 12.6kW K18JQ-D RF 18 -326' 2.3kW These appear to be fill-in translators serving the immediate Casper area. The one I mentioned earlier today, KSBF-LD RF 36 1,792' 15kW, is apparently being constructed to be the "new" KGWC. When the dust settles in Casper, I can see the following: The current, soon to be donated, RF 14, starts their new programming with a new call sign mapping to PSIP 36 The under construction RF 36 signs on as KGWC, PSIP 14, CBS programming OTA viewers in the Casper area get the proverbial rescan advisory and number to call and complain 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCB4TV 330 Posted February 14, 2018 Share Posted February 14, 2018 That sounds like Gray. Yep! It appears that KGWC will meet the fate of KFXF, KJCT, WAGT, WIFR, KSPR, KXJB, KVTV > KYLX, & WFXS > WZAW, down on their luck full power stations rescued by Gray and converted to low power status in order to avoid possible closure and satisfy FCC regulations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCB4TV 330 Posted February 14, 2018 Share Posted February 14, 2018 We have a NEW M&A tonight. Gray is bulking up in Wyoming. Gray will acquire Mark III's KGWL/KGWR for $15.7M ($15,716,667). KGWC will be spun-off to an indie buyer. Legacy Broadcasting will acquire Silverton's KTWO (and its sats) for $1.5M. Plus they'll be getting the Wyomedia stations (including KFNB) for $3.28M ($3,283,333). Legacy is claiming KFNB as the fifth-largest rated station in Casper, and its MeTV LP station KYWF-LD as the fourth largest. Will Legacy Broadcasting continue to run these Wyoming stations as is? The reason why I'm asking is that if you review their profile, all their stations were picked up from a Gray garage sale and are now running that H&I, or some other, junk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samantha 2876 Posted February 14, 2018 Share Posted February 14, 2018 Will Legacy Broadcasting continue to run these Wyoming stations as is? The reason why I'm asking is that if you review their profile, all their stations were picked up from a Gray garage sale and are now running that H&I, or some other, junk. There was an operating relationship between KTWO and KGWC and KLWY/KFNB. All these stations are being acquired. The same sort of DMA mess that characterizes this region is spreading. I have no idea what the end product is. What is clear is that there will be only one company producing TV newscasts in Wyoming. Gray and Legacy will be the only companies owning commercial TV stations licensed to Wyoming. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoldenShine9 1509 Posted February 14, 2018 Share Posted February 14, 2018 There was an operating relationship between KTWO and KGWC and KLWY/KFNB. All these stations are being acquired. The same sort of DMA mess that characterizes this region is spreading. I have no idea what the end product is. What is clear is that there will be only one company producing TV newscasts in Wyoming. Gray and Legacy will be the only companies owning commercial TV stations licensed to Wyoming. Legacy is just a speculator as well? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoldenShine9 1509 Posted February 14, 2018 Share Posted February 14, 2018 Yep! It appears that KGWC will meet the fate of KFXF, KJCT, WAGT, WIFR, KSPR, KXJB, KVTV > KYLX, & WFXS > WZAW, down on their luck full power station rescued by Gray and converted to low power status in order to avoid possible closure and satisfy FCC regulations. WIFR was not shut down for FCC reasons, it was because they sold the spectrum and there was little loss in downsizing to a LD signal due to the small footprint of the Rockford market. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samantha 2876 Posted February 14, 2018 Share Posted February 14, 2018 Legacy is just a speculator as well? Legacy has bought Gray stations as a minority group before. They typically run them with a few subchannels. Their four existing stations (and two satellites) are KHME/KQME Rapid City (KOTA) KMLU Monroe, LA (KAQY) KNHL Hastings, NE (KHAS) KNDB/KNDM Bismarck (KNDX/KXND) They will almost certainly be run with subs. The structure of network services, especially ABC and Fox, is in doubt. More to the point, KTWO's news operation may be at risk of being axed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCB4TV 330 Posted February 15, 2018 Share Posted February 15, 2018 Since we're talking about television on Wyoming, I made this color coded map showing which TV market each county is currently assigned. Key: Red = Cheyenne DMA 197 Green = Casper DMA 198 Orange = Denver DMA 17 Blue = Rapid City DMA 170 Purple = Billings DMA 167 Gold = Idaho Falls DMA 162 Pink = Salt Lake City DMA 30 The reason I made this is to see whether the Cheyenne and Casper should merge to create one Wyoming centric market. I just wonder if it's feasible for the Denver market counties to be annexed to create such a market. Don't get me started on Sheridan County being an exclave of the Rapid City DMA, or that the Cheyenne is an emclave of the Denver DMA. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoldenShine9 1509 Posted February 15, 2018 Share Posted February 15, 2018 Since we're talking about television on Wyoming, I made this color coded map showing which TV market each county is currently assigned. Key: Red = Cheyenne DMA 197 Green = Casper DMA 198 Orange = Denver DMA 17 Blue = Rapid City DMA 170 Purple = Billings DMA 167 Gold = Idaho Falls DMA 162 Pink = Salt Lake City DMA 30 [ATTACH=full]5468[/ATTACH] The reason I made this is to see whether the Cheyenne and Casper should merge to create one Wyoming centric market. I just wonder if it's feasible for the Denver market counties to be annexed to create such a market. Don't get me started on Sheridan County being an exclave of the Rapid City DMA, or that the Cheyenne is an emclave of the Denver DMA. My opinion is that the DMAs should be: * Denver counties in SE Wyoming --> Cheyenne * Salt Lake counties in SW Wyoming --> Casper (Gray has set precedence there with KGWR) * Denver counties in NE Wyoming --> Casper * Teton County is OK in Idaho Falls, while the northern counties in Billings are okay there (Sheridan should join them) * Crook and Weston are OK in Rapid City Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.