KKTV Conducts Digital Television Switch
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Updated: 4:42 PM Jul 2, 2009
KKTV Conducts Digital Television Switch
On Wednesday, December 17, KKTV will test your TV to see if you're ready to go digital in 2009. During those test times, a message will appear on your screen saying your TV either passed or failed. Call 1-888-388-5675.
Posted: 12:24 PM Nov 17, 2008
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Broadcasters across Colorado are about to test whether you are ready for the switch to digital television.

The Colorado Broadcasters Association is sponsoring tests on 18 television stations.

On Wednesday this week, KKTV will test your TV to see if you're ready to go digital in 2009. Watch KKTV during Jeopardy beginning at 6:30 for the test message to appear before the first commercial break. During those test times, a message will appear on your screen saying your TV either passed or failed.

"It gives everyone an opportunity to test their TV sets, digital converters and check antenna systems to make sure they will be able to receive digital TV," said Mark Doan, Director of Engineering at KKTV.

The nationwide switch from analog signals to digital will occur in exactly three months on Feb. 17.

TVs already equipped for digital transmissions won't experience interruption during the test. But viewers whose TVs aren't digital-ready will see a message warning them about their TV.

People who rely on antennas or rabbit ears may need a digital tuner. Call 1-888-388-5675 for more information. Click on the link below to learn more and request a coupon for your converter box.


Latest Comments

Posted by: Jake Location: Colorado Springs on Jun 27, 2009 at 10:22 AM

I am not getting sound 11.1, all other channels work fine. This has been this way ever since the official digital switch.
Posted by: J Location: D on May 28, 2009 at 08:44 AM

No sound on Digital Channel 11 for over three weeks now. All other channels work fine. Very frustrated.
Posted by: P Location: Skyway on Apr 6, 2009 at 08:32 PM

The digital signal from KKTV is almost worthless. Watching the NCAA Finals the signal was dropping out, except for commercials. Why don't you increase your signal power for the digital signal now, and dump the analog, or at least decrease the percentage allocation for analog? We use a powered Digital Antenna with a 21dB gain, in direct view of the tower, witha direct Digital tuner (no converter box)so it is not an issue with the equipment. No other station in town gives us such bad connectivity.
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