K34QB-D (channel 45), branded TV8, is a low-power independent television station in Vail, Colorado, United States. Founded on September 17, 1992, the station is owned by Deerfield Media, a partner company of Sinclair Broadcast Group. The station can be seen throughout the Vail area on cable channel 92.

K34QB-D
Channels
BrandingTV8 (former cable channel)
Programming
AffiliationsIndependent
Ownership
Owner
History
FoundedSeptember 17, 1992
Former call signs
K45IE (2004–2012), K45IE-D (2012–2020)
The Vacation Channel, Outside Television
Technical information[1]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID128356
ClassLD
ERP0.076 kW
HAAT−467.8 m (−1,535 ft)
Transmitter coordinates39°38′0.9″N 106°32′11.1″W / 39.633583°N 106.536417°W / 39.633583; -106.536417
Translator(s)K36DB-CD Avon, Vail
Links
Public license information
LMS
Websitewww.tv8vail.com

Operations of TV8 were shuttered on July 17, 2020, due to the impact on tourism caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.[2] The transmitter had been silent since 2019 due to transmitter failure ahead of the move of the station from channel 45 to channel 34 due to the repack. The station was quietly acquired from Vail Resorts by Deerfield Media on May 27, 2021, with operations resuming shortly after that.[3][4]

Programming

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The station produces a lifestyle/advertorial program titled Good Morning Vail[5] along with some Spanish-language programming. Much of the rest of the station's programming consists of syndicated lifestyle and news shows such as AgDay, U.S. Farm Report, Daily Flash, Democracy Now!,[6] and Off Beat Cinema.[7]

Subchannel

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Subchannel of K34QB-D[8]
Channel Res. Aspect Short name Programming
45.1 480i 16:9 Main K34QB-D programming

References

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  1. ^ "Facility Technical Data for K34QB-D". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  2. ^ LaConte, John (July 10, 2020). "Vail Resorts suspends operations of TV8". Vail Daily. Retrieved May 4, 2024.
  3. ^ "Deerfield Media Comes to Vail-Beaver Creek". Deerfield Media. March 16, 2021. Retrieved May 4, 2024.
  4. ^ "Notification of Consummation". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission. May 28, 2021. Retrieved May 4, 2024.
  5. ^ "TV8 Interview on 'Good Morning Vail'". Mountain Resort Concierge. August 7, 2018. Retrieved May 4, 2024.
  6. ^ "TV8 programming schedule". tv8vail.com. Deerfield Media. May 30, 2024. Retrieved May 30, 2024.
  7. ^ "Printable Schedules for You to Share". Off Beat Cinema. May 30, 2024. Retrieved May 30, 2024.
  8. ^ "RabbitEars TV Query for K34QB". RabbitEars.info. Retrieved May 4, 2024.
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