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KDIT-CD

KDIT-CD 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.

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Jun 12, 2026
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KDIT-CD
Channels
BrandingCatchy Comedy Des Moines
Programming
Affiliations
Ownership
Owner
History
First air date
February 2, 1987 (1987-02-02)
Former call signs
  • K39AS (1985–1995)
  • KDAO-LP (1995–2015)
  • KDAO-CD (2015–2021)
Former channel numbers
  • Analog: 39 (UHF, 1987–2000), 45 (UHF, 2000–2015)
  • Digital: 44 (UHF, 2015–2019)
America One/AIN (2000s)
Retro TV (until 2021)
Call sign meaning
Des Moines Iowa Television
Technical information1
Licensing authority
FCC
46753
ClassCD
ERP15 kW
HAAT557.6 m (1,829 ft)
Transmitter coordinates
41°49′48.0″N 93°36′51.6″W / 41.830000°N 93.614333°W / 41.830000; -93.614333
Translator(s)KDIT-LD 17 Fort Dodge
Links
Public license information
WebsiteKDIT-CD page on Catchy Comedy website

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.

Logo under former call sign. source ↗

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).

Subchannels of KDIT-CD5
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

Notes

  1. Originally licensed to Marshalltown, Iowa; moved to Des Moines in 2022.
References

References

  1. "Facility Technical Data for KDIT-CD". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  2. Ellis, Jon (July 29, 2021). "Weigel Buys Central Iowa TV Station". Northpine.com. Retrieved July 30, 2021.
  3. "Notification of Consummation", Licensing and Management System, Federal Communications Commission, September 29, 2021, Retrieved October 22, 2021.
  4. "Callsign History", CDBS Public Access, Federal Communications Commission, Retrieved October 22, 2021.
  5. RabbitEars TV Query for KDIT
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