KBNS-CD
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| Branson, Missouri | |
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| Branding | The Vacation Channel |
| Slogan | Watch Us First |
| Channels | Digital: 36 (UHF) |
| Affiliations | Independent |
| Owner | The Vacation Channel, Inc. |
| Founded | November 30, 1989 |
| Call letters' meaning | BraNSon |
| Former callsigns |
K31DV KBNS-LP KBNS-LD (2007-2011) |
| Transmitter power | 15 kW |
| Class | Class A |
| Facility ID | 168219 |
| Website | www.tvcbranson.com |
KBNS-CD is a low-power, High Definition Class A television station in Branson, Missouri, broadcasting locally in digital on UHF channel 36.1 as an independent station. Founded November 30, 1989, the station is owned by The Vacation Channel, LLC. and airs local information primarily aimed at visitors to the Branson area under the brand The Vacation Channel. The channel also broadcasts local news, weather 4 times per hour, children's programming, public affairs and local sports programming as well as special events coverage.
The Vacation Channel's coverage area includes all the cable systems and is broadcast over the air within an approximate 20-30 mile circle of Branson. This coverage reaches approximately 4.5 million viewers each year.
They also operate an over-the-air digital sub channel 36.2, called "Branson Weather Channel" that is a cooperative effort with Accuweather, INC. The channel features 24 hours a day, 7 days a week local, regional and national weather coverage.
External links
- The Vacation Channel official site
- The Vacation Channel's official Branson information site
- Query the FCC's TV station database for KBNS-CD