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Additional Resources
DTV
- Tomorrow's TV Today - A wealth of information about digital television
from the FCC. This should be your first stop for information and news
on navigating the digital television transition.
Did you know that June 12, 2009, is the date set by Congress for all TV stations to stop analog broadcasts? After that date, consumers with analog sets will need to obtain a separate converter box to watch over-the-air TV. Beginning in 2008, consumers with analog TVs receiving over-the-air broadcasts will be able to obtain two coupons worth $40 each towards the purchase of converter boxes from the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA). For more information on the digital transition, visit www.dtv.gov.
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If you haven’t made the switch, here is what you must do to continue watching television.
- Purchase a digital converter box and
connect it to your TV and antenna. To sign up for a $40 coupon, call 1-888-DTV-2009.
- Purchase a television with a built-in digital
tuner and connect it to an antenna.
- You need to upgrade your indoor or
outdoor antenna to a combination VHF/UHF antenna to achieve the best reception.
- For cable and satellite viewers no action is necessary, unless you choose to convert to OTA then a converter box and antenna may be necessary.
If you are already watching digital, there are a few things you should know.
- RESCAN, CHANNEL SEARCH, OR ADD CHANNELS to your
digital television and/or converter boxes so you receive all the new channels that are available.
- RECYCLE used televisions (cell phones too) at an official e-waste disposal site. It is not only environmentally conscious, it’s the law.
- REMEMBER that your neighbor or family member may need help. Check to see if others are digital ready.
- RECEPTION will vary depending on the type and strength of your
antenna; however a combination VHF/UHF indoor or outdoor antenna will provide the best reception. Pointing it towards the KVIE transmitter in Walnut Grove is helpful. Learn about antenna reception by visiting KVIE’s DTV website and click on “Choosing an Antenna.
When purchasing a digital converter box or television, consider an energy efficient model. Look for the ENERGY STAR logo that identifies the high efficiency models. ENGERGY STAR television models can save energy in standby mode (off) as well as when they are on. Some stores also use a “Save More” sticker to identify energy efficient models.
Converter boxes are anticipated to cost approximately $60, but as low at $39.99. The federal government is offering households up to two $40 coupons towards the purchase of a converter box(es). To register for a coupon, click the "TV Converter Box Coupon Program" image below.
Aprenda cómo prepararse para TV digital
KVIE is now transmitting a digital signal, which can be seen if you
have a digital television set or a digital set-top box in conjunction
with your existing television set. You will see these multi-cast channels:
- Channel 6-1: KVIE-HD – KVIE simulcast with HD programming when available
- Channel 6-2: KVIE2 – Cable 7 simulcast
- Channel 6-3: KVIE Vme - Spanish Language Channel
Note: If you are unable to receive the signal, view your setup and
manually enter channel 9. Your set should then find the KVIE digital
channels.
If you are a Comcast customer, you can find KVIE-HD on Comcast
channel 906 if you have the new Comcast Digital cable service that includes
HD programming. KVIE2 is available on Comcast cable 7 in Sacramento and Placer counties and on cable 192 throughout the Sacramento-Stockton-Modesto market served by Comcast.
Click
here to view the complete KVIE TV schedule.
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