KKTV Tips for DTV Troubleshooting

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KKTV Tips for DTV Troubleshooting Do you have everything you need for DTV but are still having problems recieving a DTV signal from KKTV? Here are some tips for troubleshooting. Reporter: KKTV

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Do you have everything you need for DTV but are still having problems recieving a DTV signal from KKTV? Here are some tips for troubleshooting.

If you subscribe to cable or satellite television, you are ready for the DTV switch. We have agreements with all current providers to continue service on the current channels, so you don't need to make any changes.

But if you recieve KKTV "over-the-air" with an antenna, there are some facts you should know about recieving digital signals.

First, you will need a converter box. See the FAQ about the Converter Box Assistance Program for more information about getting your converter box. You will need one for every TV on which you want to view the digital signal.

Next, hooking up the converter box is easy. Simply hook the antenna via a cable to in "in" on the converter box, then hook the "out" on the converter box to the "in" on your television set.

Now, consider your antenna. It is important to note that KKTV is a VHF digital channel, so you must have a VHF antenna. All the other station in the Southern Colorado market are right now on UHF. So to recieve all channels with the same antenna, be sure you have a dual-band VHF/UHF antenna.

In general, dependable reception of DTV will require the same type of signal reception equipment that currently works to provide good quality reception of analog TV signals. However, digital signals can be more sensitive, and there won't be a "snowy" picture if you are getting bad reception, there will just be no picture at all. FOr best results, place the antenna as high as possible on your home or property. For specific information on using an antenna to receive local television broadcast channels visit Antennaweb.org

After making adjustments to your antenna, use your converter box to re-scan for channels.

If you are still having problems receiving digital signals, please fill out our Digital TV Survey

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In 2009, the era of analog broadcast television in the United States will end, as the nation completes its transition to an all-digital system. While this change will mark the end of the traditional analog method of broadcasting over-the-air television, it won’t signal the end of free broadcast television, and your favorite broadcast programs and local television stations will still be available.

Consumers that subscribe to a "pay" television service such as cable and satellite aren’t likely to be affected by the switch, but if you currently receive analog television over the air or via an antenna, you’ll need to take action to continue watching your favorite stations.

TV sets that currently receive programming through cable or satellite are not likely to be affected by the transition to digital. However, TV sets that rely on "over the air" broadcasting with an antenna (set-top or rooftop) to receive a signal will be affected by the cutoff of analog broadcasts in 2009. You will need to consider one of the following options:

Purchase a digital-to-analog converter box that plugs into an existing television. The boxes, which are expected to cost between $50 - 70 will be available for purchase in 2008. Beginning on January 1, 2008, U.S. households can request up to two coupons valued at $40 each. Each coupon can go toward the purchase of a single set-top converter box that will allow you to continue watching FREE "over-the-air" television on an analog set. CLICK HERE for more information.
Subscribe to a cable, satellite or telecommunications service provider if all desired local broadcast stations are carried by that service.
Purchase a new television set with a built in digital tuner. Any of these steps will ensure that "over-the-air" television consumers will continue to receive programming.