First KATU Broadcast - "Standby for KATU!" - March 15, 1962 - In The Archives

On March 15, 1962, KATU began broadcasting from 2153 NE Sandy in Portland, Oregon. 60 years later, you can now watch that entire first hour of television. Learn about the creation of KATU, the original programming lineup, and the history of Portland. _______________ Stay up to date with our social media: KATU on Facebook:   / katunews   KATU on Twitter:   / katunews   Subscribe to KATU on YouTube:    / @katunews   Daily News Playlist:    • KATU Daily News Playlist   For more information, visit https://katu.com/ Have a news tip? Send it directly to us: Email us: [email protected] Call the Newsroom: 503.231.4222 KATU is a OR based station and a ABC Television affiliate owned and operated by Sinclair Broadcast Group. Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. is one of the largest and most diversified television broadcasting companies in the country today. #KATU #Katu2abc #Portland