its former VHF analog channel 9. Through its participation as a SAFER Act "nightlight" broadcaster, KMBC-TV kept its analog signal on the air until July 12 to inform viewers of the digital television transition through a loop of public service announcements from the National Association of Broadcasters. References External links KMBC-DT2 website ABC network affiliates MeTV affiliates Metromedia Television stations in the Kansas City metropolitan area Television channels and stations established in 1953 1953 establishments in Missouri Hearst Television