KBFD

Infobox_Broadcast
call_letters = KBFD
city =
station_
station_slogan = Pioneer in Asian Programming
station_branding =
analog = 32 (UHF)
digital = 33 (UHF)
other_chs =
affiliations = independent
network =
founded =
airdate = March 24, 1986
location = Honolulu, Hawaii
callsign_meaning =
former_callsigns =
former_channel_numbers =
owner = The Allen Broadcasting Corporation
licensee =
sister_stations =
former_affiliations =
effective_radiated_power = 145 kW (analog)
108 kW (digital)
HAAT = -5 m (both)
class =
facility_id = 65395
coordinates = coord|21|18|38.3|N|157|51|32.5|W|type:landmark_scale:2000
homepage = [http://www.kbfd.com/ www.kbfd.com]

KBFD is an independent station that airs Asian programming. The Allen Broadcasting outlet operates on NTSC channel 32(analog)/33(digital) and is licensed to Honolulu, Hawaii. Since they do not have any satellite stations in Hawaii, KBFD can be also seen on Oceanic Cable basic channel 4 in Oahu, while digital cable subscribers can see KBFD on Oceanic Cable digital channel 82 statewide.

History

KBFD, which signed on the air on March 24, 1986, is one of two full-time stations in Hawaii specializing in Asian programming. KIKU is the other. And although the station airs various programs from many Asian countries, most of KBFD's programs are geared to a Korean audience since most of their lineup come from Korea's KBS and MBC networks respectively. Most of the shows that air on KBFD are also subtitled in English as well, due to a growing audience among non-Asian viewers for its fare of music shows and drama serials.

KBFD is one of the very few stations in the Honolulu market that still signs off, every night at 12:30 AM. The station signs back on at 6:00 AM.

External links

* [http://www.kbfd.com/ Station website]
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