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morac
05-26-2009, 09:30 AM
For people who don't know, not all stations will be required to switch over to digital on June 12th. Low power stations may continue to broadcast in analog indefinitely. You can use this link (http://www.lptvanswers.com/local_lptv.html) to find all low power stations local to you and determine if this is something that will affect you or not.
bicker
05-26-2009, 12:55 PM
I knew about this, but didn't check, until now. Who knew? There are two stations listed. I wonder what they're for...
tootal2
05-26-2009, 01:19 PM
For people who don't know, not all stations will be required to switch over to digital on June 12th. Low power stations may continue to broadcast in analog indefinitely. You can use this link (http://www.lptvanswers.com/local_lptv.html) to find all low power stations local to you and determine if this is something that will affect you or not.

Only low power stations can broadcast after 6-12. There only 1 one where i live. And i cant get it with my antenna
bicker
05-26-2009, 01:22 PM
Turns out the two in my area are a Spanish-language channel and a second signal for another station.
jrm01
05-26-2009, 01:35 PM
I knew about this, but didn't check, until now. Who knew? There are two stations listed. I wonder what they're for...

Look at what you've been missing:

WFXZ-CA - Spanish speaking
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WFXZ-CA

and

W40BO - rebroadcast of WBPX (ION)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WBPX
morac
05-26-2009, 02:26 PM
Most likely very few people will be watching these stations, but I figured I'd post a FYI post any way.

There's actually 6 LP stations in my "local" area. I doubt I'll be watching any of them though since they include America One, Univision, Home Shopping and Religious programming.
kb7oeb
05-26-2009, 11:44 PM
I think the lack of analog pass through on many dtv converters is putting pressure on these stations to convert to digital, there are three LP stations in my area doing digital. Once flash cut over a year ago and the other two are simulcasting.
morac
05-27-2009, 01:30 PM
Even if a station simulcasts digital, there's no guarantee someone would be able to receive it. That's one of the downsides of digital TV, it's either all or nothing. If your analog signal was borderline (even if it was more towards the "good" side), there's a good chance the digital one won't come in at all.