KWCE-LP

KWCE-LP
Channels
BrandingMeTV Alexandria
Programming
AffiliationsDefunct
Ownership
Owner
KLAX-TV
History
First air date
2000; 24 years ago (2000)
Last air date
February 1, 2021; 3 years ago (2021-02-01) (license canceled)
Former call signs
K36DS (1994–2004)
Former channel number(s)
Analog: 36 (UHF, 2000–2006)
  • UPN (2000–2006)
  • America One (secondary, 2000–2006)
  • UATV (secondary, 2000–2006)
  • RTV (2006–2012)
  • MeTV (2012–2021)
Technical information[2]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID40521
ERP12.3 kW
HAAT129 m (423 ft)
Transmitter coordinates31°18′25″N 92°24′12″W / 31.30694°N 92.40333°W / 31.30694; -92.40333
Translator(s)KLAX-DT 31.2 (UHF) Alexandria
Links
Public license information
LMS

KWCE-LP (channel 27) was a low-power analog television station in Alexandria, Louisiana, United States, which operated from 2000 to 2021. In its latter years, it was owned by Cox Media Group as an affiliate of MeTV; it had common ownership with ABC affiliate KLAX-TV (channel 31). KWCE-LP's operations were last housed at KLAX-TV's studios on England Drive/LA 498 in Alexandria; the station's transmitter was located on Bayou Maria Road in Pineville.

KWCE-LP did not broadcast a digital signal of its own, and there were no plans to convert the station's signal to digital. In addition, the analog station's low-power signal contour was limited to the immediate Alexandria area.[3] Therefore, in order to reach the entire market, KWCE-LP was simulcast in widescreen standard definition on KLAX-TV's second digital subchannel, which eventually became its permanent over-the-air conduit.

Cox Media Group surrendered KWCE-LP's broadcast license to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for cancellation on February 1, 2021.[4] The former KWCE-LP continues under KLAX-TV's license.

  1. ^ Cite error: The named reference coxsaletoapollo1 was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  2. ^ "Facility Technical Data for KWCE-LP". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  3. ^ "Facility Details « Licensing and Management System Admin « FCC".
  4. ^ "Cancellation Application". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission. February 1, 2021. Retrieved February 17, 2021.