KPBS (TV)

KPBS
Channels
BrandingKPBS
Programming
Affiliations
Ownership
Owner
KPBS-FM
History
First air date
June 12, 1967 (1967-06-12)
Former call signs
  • KEBS-TV (1967–1970)
  • KPBS-TV (1970–1991)
Former channel number(s)
  • Analog: 15 (UHF, 1967–2009)
  • Digital: 30 (UHF, 2001-2019)
NET (1967–1970)
Call sign meaning
Public Broadcasting Service
Technical information
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID6124
ERP285 kW
HAAT572.7 m (1,879 ft)
Transmitter coordinates32°41′52.7″N 116°56′6.3″W / 32.697972°N 116.935083°W / 32.697972; -116.935083 (KPBS)
Links
Public license information
Websitewww.kpbs.org

KPBS (channel 15) is a PBS member television station in San Diego, California, United States. Owned by San Diego State University (SDSU) as part of KPBS Public Media, it is a sister station to NPR member KPBS-FM (89.5). The two outlets share studios at the Conrad Prebys Media Complex at Copley Center on Campanile Drive on the SDSU campus. The TV station's transmitter is located on San Miguel Mountain in southwestern San Diego County.