DTV Transition

On April 16, 2009 KLRU will shutoff its analog signal.

Are you ready for the Digital Television transition?

If you receive TV signals through an antenna (for example, using “rabbit ears”) and you currently do not subscribe to cable or satellite, the TVs in your home will be affected. You will need to take action to continue receiving TV service. To continue receiving KLRU after April 16 you have three options:

  1. Purchase a converter box for each television in your home that receives TV signals through an antenna (more info on the converter box coupon program below); or
  2. Purchase a new television set with a built-in digital tuner; or
  3. Subscribe to cable or satellite that carries the channels you want to watch.
Learn more by visiting pbs.org/digitaltv

Antennas

The most common problem with making the switch is finding the best reception.

Digital TV reception can often be improved just by changing the location of your current antenna, even as little as a few inches. For example, moving it away from other objects or placing it higher or lower can often improve reception. Be sure to move the antenna slowly as digital TV tuners need a little time to properly detect the signal. You need to rescan for available signals if you are missing channels.

For more information on troubleshooting reception problems: http://www.fcc.gov/cgb/consumerfacts/dtvantennas.html

If you wish to purchase outdoor antennas, information on the appropriate type of outdoor antenna for your location can be obtained at www.antennaweb.org.

You should perform a channel scan periodically to check whether additional digital channels have become available. In many cases, this is all you will need to do to watch digital television broadcasts.

Coupon Update

If your household hasn’t applied for a $40 coupon from the government, you can apply by calling 1-888-388-2009 or going to www.dtv2009.gov.

KLRU values your support. We are here to help you during this transition, so please feel free to contact us with any questions you may have about DTV. You can call our DTV hotline and leave a message at 512-232-3471 or email dtv@klru.org.

Additional Resources:
PBS Digital Television FAQs
DTV Answers
DTV
DTV Transition Resources