SPECIAL
ANNOUNCEMENT:
If you have purchased a digital converter box or digital television and wish to receive KFMB-DT over the air, you need to be aware of the following:
1) Currently our digital signal is broadcast on VHF Channel 7 (all other stations in the San Diego area are broadcasting their digital signals on UHF channels)
2) You need to confirm that your antenna is capable of receiving VHF in addition to UHF signals.
3) Our digital signal is currently operating at a very low power which means our coverage area is greatly reduced – especially in the North County area. This is to comply with Federal Communications Commission (FCC) requirements.
4) Currently in most areas of San Diego indoor rabbit ear antennas will not receive an adequate digital signal at our current power output. Even following the digital transition an indoor rabbit ear type antenna may not be adequate to receive our signal. You may be required to install an outdoor antenna.
5) If you are not able to receive our digital signal, we invite you to continue watching News 8 and your favorite CBS8 programs on our analog channel. If your digital converter box is NOT capable of passing analog signals, you will need to disconnect the converter box or install an R-F switch to allow you to switch between analog and digital. This can be purchased at a many electronic retailers.
6) On or before February 17th, 2009, we will move our digital signal to VHF Channel 8, and INCREASE power to the maximum allowed by the FCC. At that time, you should be able to receive our digital over the air broadcasts.
7) If you have additional questions, please email dtv@kfmb.com
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WHAT IS DTV?
Digital television (DTV) is an innovative new type of over-the-air broadcasting technology that enables TV stations to provide dramatically clearer pictures and better sound quality.
DTV is more efficient and more flexible than the traditional broadcast technology known as analog. For example, DTV makes it possible for stations to broadcast multiple channels of free programming simultaneously (called multicasting), instead of broadcasting only one channel at a time. DTV technology can also be used to provide future interactive video and data services that are not possible with analog technology.
WHAT IS THE DIGITAL TV TRANSITION?
At midnight on February 17, 2009, all full-power television stations in the United States will stop broadcasting in analog and switch to 100% digital broadcasting. Digital broadcasting promises to provide a clearer picture and more programming options and will free up airwaves for use by emergency responders.
WHAT DO I NEED TO DO TO BE READY FOR THE DIGITAL TV TRANSITION?
IF your TV is connected to cable, satellite or other pay TV service you will not need to do anything. Your TV service provider will convert the signal so that it works with your TV.
If you have a digital TV or an HDTV, your television is already capable of handling Digital TV signals.
The only situation where action is required is if you receive your TV signal via an antenna connected to an older 'analog' television set. In this case, you will need to either upgrade your television, or purchase a DTV converter box. For more intormation on DTV converter boxes and the government coupon program to help defray the cost, please read the Frequently Asked Questions on the right side of this page, or visit one of the following websites:
Got more questions? Email us at dtv@kfmb.com
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