KXOK-LD

KXOK-LD, virtual and UHF digital channel 31, was a low-powered television station that was licensed to Enid. KXOK's broadcast license was cancelled in 2016 by the FCC.[1]

KXOK-LD
Channels
BrandingEnid's Outdoor Station
Programming
Affiliations31.1: Retro TV
History
FoundedNovember 21, 1994
Former call signs
K32DZ (1994-2001)
KXOK-LP (2001-2009)
Pursuit Channel, America One, Azteca America
Technical information
Facility ID168420
ERP12.5 kW


History

The station was founded November 21, 1994, under the call sign K32DZ, by Media Manics Incorporated of Enid, and managed by Charles D. Pearson. Its call sign changed to KXOK-LP on November 23, 2001.[2] Rex Faulkner began managing the station in 2002.[3] At the time KXOK-LP aired on Cable channel 18 and UHF channel 32.[4] In 2002, the station built a new studio in Oakwood Mall[5][6] where it produced a local newscast and held auctions. Ownership was officially transferred to Faulkner on January 22, 2004.[7] In 2004, the station filed a lawsuit against the University Network[8] for breach of contract. The University Network filed a countersuit for copyright infringement.[9][10] The station had been broadcasting programming featuring Dr. Gene Scott since November 2002. The station remained in Faulkner's ownership until his death in 2005.[11]

It was managed by Dixie Meyer, executrix of the Estate of Rex Faulkner until its sale to ME3 Communications in 2007. On July 8, 2009, the station's call sign changed again to KXOK-LD. ME3 Communications merged with Oklahoma Broadcast Associates in 2011, forming TVOK Network LLC.[12] Under both ME3 Communications and TVOK Network's ownership, the station was managed by Jack Mills.[12] TVOK Network also owns KTEW-LD in Ponca City. KXOK was rebroadcasting KTEW's Retro TV-affiliated content.[12]

Past programming has also included The Box, Horse TV, Americana Music Television, The Sportsman Channel, and Azteca America.

Digital channels

The station's digital signal is multiplexed:

Channel Video Aspect Short name Programming[13]
31.1480i4:3TVOKRetro TV

Translators
Callsign Channel City of license
KTEW-LD 18 (UHF)
18		 Ponca City
K35JY-D 35 (UHF) Lamont
WQOS306-D 31 (UHF) Enid

Notable former staff

References
  1. "Facility ID:168420 DKXOK-LD". FCC.gov. Retrieved 13 January 2023.
  2. FCC Call-sign Public Notice Report no. 421
  3. Barron, Robert. "Attorney Faulkner purchases Enid television station," Enid News & Eagle November 19, 2001
  4. Outdoor Oklahoma, Volumes 65-66. Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation. 2009. p. 14. Retrieved 13 January 2023.
  5. Greiner, John (4 August 2002). "Largent takes Guatemalan mission trip". The Daily Oklahoman. Retrieved 12 January 2023.
  6. "Gubernatorial debates to air". The Daily Oklahoman. 31 July 2002. Retrieved 12 January 2023.
  7. Barron, Robert. "Sale may help clear up TV Station's 'Confused Mess,'" Enid News & Eagle January 7, 2004
  8. Barron, Robert. "KXOK files Lawsuit Against TV Preacher," Enid News & Eagle February 12, 2004
  9. Barron, Robert. "Network Sues KXOK, Faulkner," Enid News & Eagle April 26, 2004
  10. Barron, Robert. "Attorney fires back at KXOK," Enid News & Eagle March 11, 2004
  11. "Enid Attorney Found Dead," Enid News & Eagle February 24, 2005
  12. "Merger brings Oklahoma LPTVs together". RBR.com. Retrieved 13 January 2023.
  13. RabbitEars TV Query for KXOK
  14. Barron, Robert (21 April 2003). "Local band highlighted at film festival". Enid News & Eagle. Archived from the original on 2004-08-04. Retrieved 13 October 2019.
  15. "Virtual Third Thursday Poetry and Jazz". Independent Coast Observer. 21 May 2021. Retrieved 12 January 2023.
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