KXOK-LD (channel 31) was a low-power television station in Enid, Oklahoma, United States. Its broadcast license was cancelled by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in 2016.
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.FCC Call-sign Public Notice Report no. 421 Rex Faulkner began managing the station in 2002.Barron, Robert. "Attorney Faulkner purchases Enid television station," Enid News & Eagle November 19, 2001 At the time, KXOK-LP aired on cable channel 18 and UHF channel 32. In 2002, the station built a new studio in Oakwood Mall, where it produced a local newscast and held auctions. Ownership was officially transferred to Faulkner on January 22, 2004.Barron, Robert. "Sale may help clear up TV Station's 'Confused Mess,'" Enid News & Eagle January 7, 2004 In 2004, the station filed a lawsuit against the University NetworkBarron, Robert. "KXOK files Lawsuit Against TV Preacher," Enid News & Eagle February 12, 2004 for breach of contract. The University Network filed a countersuit for copyright infringement.Barron, Robert. "Network Sues KXOK, Faulkner," Enid News & Eagle April 26, 2004Barron, Robert. "Attorney fires back at KXOK," Enid News & Eagle March 11, 2004 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."Enid Attorney Found Dead," Enid News & Eagle February 24, 2005
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. Under both ME3 Communications and TVOK Network's ownership, the station was managed by Jack Mills. TVOK Network also owns KTEW-LD in Ponca City. KXOK was rebroadcasting KTEW's Retro TV-affiliated content.
Past programming has also included The Box, Horse TV, Americana Music Television, The Sportsman Channel, and Azteca América.
Notable former staff D. L. Lang – video editor, former poet laureate of Vallejo, California
Subchannel +Subchannel of KXOK-LD Channel Res. Short name Programming 31.1 480i TVOK Retro TV (4:3)
Translators KTEW-LD Ponca City K35JY-D Lamont WQOS306-D Enid
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