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KBFD 32 in Briefˇ¦  bldg.gif (10263 bytes)

KBFD UHF Channel 32, on Oceanic Cable channel 4 is the only locally owned independent television station in Honolulu, Hawaii. KBFD is devoted to entertaining the fastest growing viewer segment in Honoluluˇ¦ Asian-Americans. KBS & MBC, the two leading television networks in Korea provide the most popular programs including traditional and modern dramas, mini-series, comedy, children's programming, variety shows, entertainment, local and national news.

KBFD offers the finest Asian programming available to Asian viewers in their own language. KBFD's popular programs, subtitled in English, have gained popularity among the mainstream audience.

KBFD's experience in broadcasting dates back to 1976 when it was operation as Voice of Korea. Licensed by the FCC, KBFD began broadcasting on March 24, 1986 as a full power UHF station.

KBFD is carried by all cable companies on Oahu: 
· Oceanic Cable Channel 4 
· Cable TV Services Channel 36 

· Verizon Americast

 Channel 9 
KBFD-TV has the programming, the experience, and the contacts throughout Asia to bring top quality Asian programming to Honolulu's ethnic communities as well as to American audiences through English subtitling.

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1976

 In May, the Voice of Korea was established in Honolulu, Hawaii for the purpose of commercial and radio broadcasting.
On television, one hour per week on KIKU-TV, Channel 13, was devoted to Korean language programming from KBS and locally produced segments of news and information.
Radio broadcasts were on KOHO Radio, 1170 AM, Sundays, for a period of two hours.  Programs were furnished by KBS to augment locally produced news and information.
1978 Television broadcasts were increased to four hour weekly on KIKU-TV.  KBS dramas were introduced, in addition to local news and information.
1981 Contracted with Oceanic Cable, Channel 17, for three hours of daily cablecasts.  a variety of KBS programs were used, in addition to locally produced news and information.
1984 The Allen Broadcasting corp. was incorporated for the purpose of expanding commercial television broadcasting.
1985 In March, The Allen Broadcasting Corp. leased four hours daily on UHF Channel 14, from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM.  The full range of KBS programs and locally produced news and information programs were broadcast.
Mr. Chung applies for and was granted a Federal Communications Commission license to build and operate KBFD-TV, Channel 32.
1986 On March 24, KBFD-TV, Channel 32, began operations as the only locally owned television station in Hawaii.  Cable companies refused to carry KBFD-TV and Honolulu's Korean community supports and petitions Oceanic and McCaw Cable to provide carriage.
1987 On January 30, following a period of equipment tests as required by FCC, KBFD-TV was authorized to commence full power broadcasts with unlimited hours of operations by the FCC.
Oceanic Cable and McCaw Cablevision are mandated by the FCC to carry the signal of KBFD-TV under the new "must carry" rule passed by Congress
SMS Research is commissioned by Mr. Chung to conduct market research and feasibility studies for the new Direct Broadcast Satellite (DBS) project.
1988 In July, KBS and Korean government grant their approval to The Asia Network to distribute Korean programs via DBS in North America.
In response to other non-Korean speaking viewers, KBFD-TV began English subtitling of 20% of its dramatic programs.
1991 The Asia Network, a Direct Broadcast Satellite program distribution system to serve the Continental U.S., Canada and parts of Mexico began operations on September 17, the very same day that South Korea became a member of the United Nations.
1992 In February, The Asia Network began 3 hours of daily broadcasts via KU Band Satellite SBS-6 to North America.
1993 The Asia Network begins 3 1/2 hours of daily broadcasts on KU Band Satellite Galaxy 7, a higher powered satellite.
The Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation's program supply agreement with KBFD-TV is approved by MBC and the government of the Republic of Korea.
1994 The Asia Network is authorized to broadcast Seoul Broadcasting System (SBS) programs via DBS.
1995 The Asia Network receives authorization from MBC to broadcast their programs via DBS

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