KPAX-TV

Not to be confused with Pax TV.
KPAX-TV
Channels
BrandingKPAX 8, MTN News
Programming
NetworkMontana Television Network
Affiliations
Ownership
Owner
History
First air date
May 9, 1970
(54 years ago) (1970-05-09)
Former channel number(s)
Analog: 8 (VHF, 1970–2009)
  • KXLF-TV semi-satellite (1970–1977)
  • CBS (primary 1970–1976, secondary 1976−1984)
  • ABC (secondary 1970–1976 and 1984–1990, primary 1976–1984)
  • The CW (DT2, 2006–2023)
Technical information[3]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID35455
ERP22.5 kW
HAAT653.5 m (2,144 ft)
Transmitter coordinates47°1′2.1″N 114°0′50.5″W / 47.017250°N 114.014028°W / 47.017250; -114.014028
Translator(s)see § Translators
Links
Public license information
Websitewww.kpax.com
Translator
KAJJ-CD
Channels
BrandingKAJ 18
Programming
Affiliations
History
First air date
July 10, 1985 (39 years ago) (1985-07-10)
Former call signs
  • K18AJ (1985–2011)
  • KAJJ-CA (2011–2012)
Former channel number(s)
  • Analog: 18 (UHF, 1985–2012)
Technical information[4]
Facility ID35453
ClassCD
ERP9.55 kW
HAAT805 m (2,641 ft)
Transmitter coordinates48°8′48″N 114°21′58″W / 48.14667°N 114.36611°W / 48.14667; -114.36611 (KAJJ-CD)
Links
Public license information
Websitewww.kpax.com/news/local-news/flathead-county

KPAX-TV (channel 8) is a television station in Missoula, Montana, United States, affiliated with CBS. Owned by the E. W. Scripps Company, it is part of the Montana Television Network, a statewide network of CBS-affiliated stations. KPAX-TV's studios are located on West Central Avenue in Missoula, and its transmitter is located on TV Mountain north of the city.

KAJJ-CD (channel 18) in Kalispell operates as a low-power, Class A semi-satellite of KPAX-TV; known on-air as KAJ, it broadcasts the same schedule as KPAX, but with local commercials and news segments. To comply with the requirements of its Class A license, KAJJ also produces its own weeknight 5:30 and 10 p.m. newscasts with a separate anchor, which premiered in 2010.

  1. ^ "Channel Substitution/Community of License Change". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission. December 21, 2021. Retrieved December 22, 2021.
  2. ^ "Report & Order" (PDF). Media Bureau, Federal Communications Commission. November 29, 2022. Retrieved January 12, 2023.
  3. ^ "Facility Technical Data for KPAX-TV". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  4. ^ "Facility Technical Data for KAJJ-CD". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.