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Updated: 1:58 PM Nov 18, 2008
KXII-TV Antenna Change
Viewers watching KXII's analog signal may be experiencing temporary difficulties picking up KXII while we are working on preparations for the DTV transition next year. Please click on Full Story for more details.
Posted: 3:17 PM Jun 13, 2008Reporter: KXII-TV Staff Email Address: randy.wells@kxii.com  Click to play "How to install your DTV converter box" |
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Posted by: Frustrated
Location: In Springer
on Jan 4, 2009 at 06:54 PM
I have purchased the digital box converter at WalMart w/my coupon and trying to watch KXII is awful. If I have sound the image pixels, twitch or if there is a good image the sound is either beeping or nothing. This is not thru satellite or cable transmission or I would be calling someone. I just want to know, is it going to get better, because it is not that great right now. Any suggestions? POSTED 01/04/2009 [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Randy Wells
Location: KXII-TV Chief Engineer-Studios
on Dec 22, 2008 at 05:45 PM
We will shut off our analog transmitter the first week of February so it can be converted to digital. When the work is completed, we will turn off the channel 20 DTV transmitter and bring up the channel 12 DTV transmitter. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Edward
Location: Daisy
on Dec 22, 2008 at 04:19 PM
When exactly is the signal going to be 100% - the first of Jan. or the 17th of Feb? I, like others, still only get analog 12 and no digital. Thanks! [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: carol
Location: lebanon oregon
on Dec 21, 2008 at 02:58 PM
with the converter box we can not get channel 22 and 49. we got these before the box [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Burt
Location: Atoka, OK
on Nov 27, 2008 at 09:45 AM
I am still unable to pick up KXII, I only get the analog. When will I get the digital? I live in down town Atoka. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Kenny
Location: Stonewall Ok.
on Nov 23, 2008 at 08:36 AM
If you can't get channels try starting a scan and then cancel it before it finds any channels so that you have 0 channels. Then go to signal strength in the menu and turn the antenna. You will probably already have a signal which will be channel 10 when that signal gets week and you start to pick up a signal again you are getting another channel peak that signal by adjusting the antenna. ant then scan again. Good luck I hope you understand what I'm trying to say. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Linda
Location: Powderly ,Tx
on Nov 19, 2008 at 05:15 PM
What is the reason that you can not turn signal to 100%......It is very disappointing that this happened right when all the new shows for the season started. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Tiffany Faught
Location: Lone Grove, OK
on Nov 19, 2008 at 05:03 PM
I have successfully installed my DTV box, and have been watching KTEN for about 2 months now. I scan and rescan, but I cannot get KXII. I could previously get channel 12. Why can't I get ch 12 anymore? [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: martha kirk
Location: burneyville ok
on Nov 15, 2008 at 08:38 PM
My address is burneyville but I live at Falconhead gated community in a condo apartment. I do not have a satelite for tv viewing. What kind of indoor antenna will work for viewing with a converter box. The one I have does not work with converter box. I cannot afford a high dollar antenna. Is there one that will work at a price thats not outrageous. This change over to digital is a rip off for people who cant afford a dish. Just another huge dig from the govt to the finanially strapped folks like me. Also is your digital antenna up at full power? [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Edward
Location: Daisy, OK
on Nov 15, 2008 at 09:48 AM
You should boost your signal to 100% at least for Dec. 3 so all your viewers can experience the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show the way it was meant to be seen: in high def! [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Sarah
Location: Atoka
on Nov 11, 2008 at 01:21 AM
I cannot receive the signal from KXII on my converter box adequately. The picture and sound break up and I live in downtown Atoka, not out in the country! I have to revert back to analog to watch KXII. My converter box picks up KTEN crystal clear with beautiful picture & sound. Whats up with that? Again, our signal is at about 75% right now. Try rescanning for channels. You might try tilting, elevating, or turning you converter box. You will have better luck when our signal is at 100% next year. Thanks, Staff [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: DannyU
Location: North of Princeton, TX
on Nov 8, 2008 at 11:06 PM
Hello KXII, I like to know if new signal will make it to McKinney, TX/Collin County. I can not get signal right now. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: ED
Location: LAMAR POINT TX
on Nov 7, 2008 at 08:11 AM
Why do I turn on my new box and sometimes KXII is on and other times through out the day no signal? Will it be better when you guys are 100% or will it be like this always??? [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: HW
Location: Powderly TX
on Nov 3, 2008 at 06:22 PM
Are you saying that since KXII is only at 75% strength now and will not be full strength until Jan. that we will not be receiving KXII for the next two months from Rapid Cabel???? [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: franklin
Location: antlers
on Nov 3, 2008 at 04:08 PM
I get a near 70% signal in the evening and almost zero in the morning. Why? Does Lake Texoma interfer with the signal in any way? [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Misty
Location: Sawyer
on Nov 3, 2008 at 09:48 AM
There are no stations predicted to serve this location. This the statement I recieve from Antenna Web for my area in Sawyer. Is this how it will always be? [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: KXII Staff
Location: KXII Studios
on Nov 3, 2008 at 09:48 AM
We update this page when there is new information, and there has been no new info since last week. We are back on (since mid-week last week) on both digital and analog. We are not at full strength. Our engineers say we are currently at roughly 75% signal strength. We will not boost our output to 100 % until January at the earliest. That is the best (and only) information I have. I urge those having trouble locking us in to rescan, tilt, elevate, and perform all other troubleshoot steps with their DTV box. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: frustrated
Location: bells
on Nov 2, 2008 at 09:52 AM
well here it is nov 3rd and still cant get decent signals. have amplified antenna and converter box. are you saying we have to wait til feb to get watchable channels? also a previous comment says thanks for keeping us updated!!! apparently i missing something because every time i check its been days since any update!!!!!!!!!!!! [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: AJ
Location: Sherman
on Nov 1, 2008 at 12:35 AM
I Will Always Love Kxii. Yup,Ich Liebe Kxii Fur Immer Und Immer. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: HW
Location: Powderly
on Oct 31, 2008 at 08:12 PM
I'm on Rapid Cable in Powerly Tx.Just north of Paris. As of 8pm Friday Oct. 31st we still don't have a video signal. We do have audio. Is KXII still down??? [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: tricia
Location: Bokchito
on Oct 29, 2008 at 05:33 PM
what happened no 12 ? when will it be back on? [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Edward
Location: Daisy, OK
on Oct 29, 2008 at 04:27 PM
Will the Madill tower broadcast the digital signal? I live in Atoka County and neither my HDTV nor my converter box can detect a signal strength enough to show a picture. Last week we finally started to get the analog signal again. I for one don't have cable and can get KTEN's digital channels just fine. Yes, it will broadcast the digital signal- that's the work we're doing now. The digital signal is down today, but it'll be back up Thursday. The signal will be stronger as we get closer to February. -Staff [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: n
Location: p
on Oct 28, 2008 at 03:47 PM
thanks for the report keep 'em coming. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Eugene
Location: Calera
on Oct 28, 2008 at 08:59 AM
Yes WE watch FOX on KXII on dish network it's nice to have fox here in texoma. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: KXII Engineers
Location: KXII Studios
on Oct 27, 2008 at 11:39 AM
Our DTV signal has been off the air since 8:30 am so the tower crew can remove some temporary mounting hardware from the DTV antenna. I was told it shouldn’t take too much longer. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Lanita
Location: Gainesville
on Oct 27, 2008 at 10:14 AM
From this past Friday through this morning, it has been impossible to sit through anything on channel 12. I have cable but the audio is bad, everything that is said, we hear twice & is so distracting, you can't stand to watch. When will this be fixed? [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Shirley
Location: stanford
on Oct 25, 2008 at 07:41 PM
As of 10-25-08 you analog has been on since Thursday. I get intermitted digital signal for the last two days and the analog quality ois so poor you only see shadows of your programming through the statis. I have watched theanalog with an antena for year and it is clear until now. Thus it is impossible to watch you station since last Thursday on my tv. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Edward
Location: Hendrix,OK
on Oct 23, 2008 at 12:14 PM
I watch CH 12 And CH 20 onh dish network, why am I not getting a signal? [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Rhonda
Location: Lone Grove, OK
on Oct 22, 2008 at 09:09 PM
We purchased the digital box like we were told. Most of the time 12 is like what you get on DirectV when you have a heavy rain. Is this normal and will it stop once all this is over. Please don't mess up our Thursday night programming. We love our CBS shows. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: cindy
Location: stratford, ok
on Oct 22, 2008 at 07:11 PM
well, i was had it perfect when you first went on, and saw that you were back on digital today and was hopeful. alas, i still don't have digital. i am able to receive some analog, but it is grainy.....need more boosters!!!!! [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: mona
Location: atoka, ok
on Oct 22, 2008 at 04:12 PM
I have a new tv, with a out side antenna. Was pickig up channal 12 , 12-1 , 12-2 , 12-3, two months back, then they all went off ,but 12 air . Well today 12 air came back on , but not 12 1, 2, 3,.I still get 10, 10-1, 10-2 , and 10-3 . Was wondering if I'm not doing some thing right or what. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: jennifer
Location: whitewright
on Oct 22, 2008 at 03:09 PM
i have rabbit ears and converter box when i scan for channels still says no data we are sure we have everything connected right whats wrong? [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Rita
Location: gainesville
on Oct 22, 2008 at 12:41 PM
I watch 12 with rabbit ears and a converter box will I still be able to watch it after Feb., 2009 Yes, if you have the converter box, you will be fine. -Staff [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: lynn
Location: stonewall
on Oct 22, 2008 at 11:51 AM
Today is wednesday 22, 2008 still no channel 12.. whats going on? and is there a number so we can talk with a tech? [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Donna
Location: Sadler, Texas
on Oct 22, 2008 at 05:49 AM
Well today is Wednesday, October 22nd and I am sure hoping your channel is back on the air for us today! Unlike some of the other comments, I do have directv but I watch KXII morning, noon and night and you are all very missed in my living room. What channel on Directv can you be watched? My son has Cableone and says he can watch you at Grayson County College? Once again, sure hope you're back today! [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Beth
Location: Outside Bells/Savoy
on Oct 21, 2008 at 04:21 PM
We live in a rural area. We have DirecTV, but are not offered local channels with the programming. We switch our digital TV from Channel 3 for satellite programming to Channel 12 or 10 for local programs. I guess this makes us part of the analog crowd? So - are we ever going to see CSI again this season? [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: KXII Staff
Location: KXII Studios
on Oct 21, 2008 at 09:23 AM
Update - Tuesday, October 21 •THE DIGITAL SIGNAL IS BACK ON THE AIR. •KXII ENGINEERS ARE HOPEFUL THE ANALOG SIGNAL CAN BE TURNED BACK ON TUESDAY OR WEDNESDAY OF THIS WEEK. THANKS, STAFF [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Jake
Location: Antlers
on Oct 21, 2008 at 06:50 AM
We still have no analog signal. Have you completed the tower work? Are you broadcasting in analog? [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Kathy
Location: Powderly
on Oct 20, 2008 at 05:35 PM
We watch KXII channel 12 via Rapid Cable. The past 2 weeks though we have had very poor or no channel 12 signal. Is this due to the new tower? If so, when will it be fixed? We really miss our favorite channel. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: John
Location: Dallas
on Oct 20, 2008 at 09:52 AM
You can get the strength of KXII's signal at this Web site: www.tvfool.com. Click "Start Here" then enter your address and ZIP code. It will show you all the stations you can receive and the strength of each on a "radar plot." You can select digital, analog, or post-transition digital and compare the strength of each signal. If your stations are all in the green zone, an indoor antenna should work. If in the yellow zone, you probably need an attic antenna, and if in the red zone, you may need a rooftop antenna. Remember, to get KXII's digital signal today you need a UHF antenna (loop/bow tie). To get the analog signal (once it's working again) or the digital signal after Feb. 17, you need a VHF antenna (rabbit ears). [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: George
Location: Luella
on Oct 20, 2008 at 09:44 AM
When you switched to digital broadcasts, I quickly learned that my VCR and my DVD burner were incapable of recording your programming. The reason - they both have analog tuners in them and they are incapable of tuning in digital channels to record programs. I was resigned to having to miss some programs on occasion because of this transition. However, on Sunday, I tried to watch your digital broadcast of the Steelers game. The best signal that I could receive was at 30% strangth or less with an antenna on a 40 foot mast. The local airplane traffic also seemed to be having an affect on the reception. If this is meant to be progress, someone missed the mark. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Rick
Location: Gville Tx
on Oct 19, 2008 at 08:53 PM
Can someone tell me if we are able to watch KXII on a computer and if so were might I find this? I'm guessing you're asking if you can watch KXII streamed line online? We stream First News at Noon, but unfortunately that's all we stream live. You can watch CBS network shows here: http://www.kxii.com/cbs. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Becky
Location: springer
on Oct 19, 2008 at 04:34 PM
This is very frustrating. There are several shows we dearly love that we are missing and now to find out it's going to be at least 3 more days!! Those of us who only get 2-4 channels are very limited. We just want our KXII/CBS back!!! [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: melissa
Location: Tom Bean
on Oct 19, 2008 at 04:09 PM
It has been more than 12 days since losing channel 12 signal. When is it going to be back on the air? [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: douglas
Location: texas
on Oct 19, 2008 at 01:06 PM
Don't need to know all about your tower, boxes or transition. There's enough info on all that stuff out here already. We just need to know day by day: are you off or on the air at full strengh or not? [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: terry hoops
Location: sherman
on Oct 19, 2008 at 11:25 AM
please get the analog signal back on-line... I'm not a terrible fan of channel 12, but there are a few shows (Sunday morning particularly) on CBS I'd like to see. The delay seems inexcusable. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: mary
Location: durant
on Oct 18, 2008 at 01:22 PM
Can I receive channel 12 without the converter box for now until February that is after you get the tower up and running. Please explain. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Dean Stapleton
Location: Pushmataha County
on Oct 18, 2008 at 09:07 AM
10-18-08 At this time I cannot receive any of your transmissions through a converter box and an outside antenna. I realize that power is probably down somewhat and transmitting antenna may not be as high in the air as it will be when update is complete. I enjoy watching your programming and miss seeing it. Hopefully everything is going great and I'll be able to receive your digital signal when everything is complete. Thanks for being there. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Teri
Location: Whitesboro
on Oct 18, 2008 at 07:30 AM
When will the analog signal be back up for those of us that are still waiting for our DTV coupon? It is Oct. 18 and there is still no signal. Thanks [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Locust Community
Location: Pottsboro, TX
on Oct 18, 2008 at 12:51 AM
What "strength" is the DTV signal being broadcast at now? I still cannot get the signal - too weak for the converter box to lock in to when it scans channels. How much "stronger" will it be and when? As soon as this update/repair work is complete, or not until Feb 2009? I have rabbit ears to use when you get the analog signal back up; but in Feb 09, then what? I have and like DirecTV (plus am locked into a service agreement) - so don't say get cable or Dish. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: John
Location: Dallas
on Oct 17, 2008 at 01:03 PM
There's a Web site that might help portable TV users like Larry below. Go to www.ezdigitaltv.com, and click on the "RVs and digital TV" link. It explains how to hook up a portable TV and converter box in a car, truck or RV. One problem with digital TV is that you probably won't be able to lock onto a signal in a moving vehicle. You'll have to stop to get the signal. Of course, the driver shouldn't be watching TV anyhow, but that could be a problem for kids in the back. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Larry
Location: Ringling, Oklahoma
on Oct 17, 2008 at 11:46 AM
I drive a truck throughout the state of Oklahoma and use antenna tv for the much needed local weather. This will stop with this new HDTV program forced on us. Also, when the electricity goes off ( and it does a lot in rural Oklahoma) and I plug in my portable tv; will I get the local news to tell me where the tornado is or just static. Once again, rural Oklahoma is forced to buy another product; I am left wondering who wal-mart will pay these kick backs to and who is going to tell us where the tornado is. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: KXII Staff
Location: KXII Studios
on Oct 17, 2008 at 10:50 AM
UPDATE - Friday, October 17 First off thanks to all the folks offering their expertise below. I am not an engineer, and your detailed data is much apprectiated. Here is what I have to report today: KXII engineers say that - weather permitting- they are hoping for the analog signal to be back on the air Wednesday, October 22. Also, to those who do have DTV boxes- We are at the same signal strength we were prior to the work being performed. That means if you got us before, you should be able to get us now. You may need to re-scan in the channels. Thanks, KXII Staff [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Melisa
Location: Ardmore
on Oct 17, 2008 at 10:10 AM
My family and I have been checking the updates on a regular basis. The last one states that channel 12 will be back up for analog TV sets today. It is not back up. We do not have cable and are waiting for the coupon for the converter. Much more of this and we will be NBC watchers, as we are already behind on several shows that we normally watch. I would appreciate a revised update. Thank you. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: VW
Location: Paris
on Oct 16, 2008 at 04:28 PM
If you live in a remote area like most of us do, you need a VHF/UHF antenna and the FM trap must be set correctly. Since the DTV signal is currently on UHF 20, and old VHF only antenna will not work in fringe areas. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: John
Location: Dallas
on Oct 16, 2008 at 03:32 PM
I hope this helps folks having trouble getting KXII digital: If your TV has a digital ("ATSC") tuner, you don't need a converter box. But if it has an analog-only ("NTSC") tuner, you do need one. Most TVs sold before 2005 have analog-only tuners. A converter box is just a digital tuner designed for use with older TVs. It comes with a piece of coax (round cable). Use that to connect it to your TV. If your TV has no place to connect the coax, you'll need an adapter called a balun to connect it. You may already have one. If not, you can get baluns at electronics stores (Radio Shack) or department stores (Wal-Mart) for a buck or two. Connect your antenna to your converter box or digital TV. If your antenna uses twinlead (flat cable) instead of coax, you'll need a balun to connect it. So if you're using a converter box, you may need two baluns. Right now KXII's digital broadcast is on channel 20, so you need a UHF (loop or "bow tie") antenna, not rabbit ears, until Feb. 17. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: KXII Staff
Location: KXII Studios
on Oct 16, 2008 at 09:57 AM
Thurs, Oct 16- Here is the most up-to-date info I have, and our apologies for the confusion: -Our digital signal is back on the air, as of late Monday night. It is not, however, at full strength. That is why we are performing the work now, so that In February when the digitial transition takes place, everyone will be able to get the digital signal. Therefore if you can't get us and you have a DTV box, you will be able to soon. -If you did pick up KXII's digital signal with your DTV box prior to the work being performed, you may need to rescan your box for local channels. If you do not know how to do this, try performing a reset or just unplugging the box. -The analog signal is still turned off, and we hope to have it back on Friday. It was turned off for the safety of the workers at the tower site. This means if you are watching us over-the-air with rabbit ears, you are unable to pick up KXII at this time. We know this is frustrating. We will be back on the air as soon as we possibly can. -If you have a DTV box ,or watch us on DISH Network or cable, you should be getting us. I know we may be showing as "Off Air" in the program guide on DISH, but we are broadcasting (both CBS and Fox). -If you are picking up the digital signal over the air with a DTV box, try tilting or elevating your box or antenna. That's worked well for some people. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Stewart
Location: South of Lone Grove, Carter County
on Oct 16, 2008 at 07:28 AM
Posted: Oct 16th, 0720 AM We are still UNABLE to receive Channel 12, "WE HAVE NO PICTURE". WE DO NOT HAVE ANY CABLE, (either DISH or DIRECT TV). WE HAVE THE RABBIT EARS mentioned for our TV's. So what do you think the PROBLEM might be?? We had PERFECT TV prior to your work. I have now talked to many families in this area, WHO CAN NOT GET Channel 12 NOW. FORGET THE BOXES for the pending TV action....now explain in steps 1-2-3...please WHAT HAS HAPPENED. We need a NEW UPDATE.....KIS (keep it simple) THANKS [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: McGill
Location: Woodbine, TX.
on Oct 16, 2008 at 05:04 AM
What will your new transmitter frequency be in MCS. and your new audio frequency? [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Dean
Location: Colbert
on Oct 15, 2008 at 11:29 PM
I have a converter box and still cannot pick up Channel 12 for the last two and 1/2 weeks. What would cause this? Your statement says I should be able to pick up if I have the box hooked up to TV. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: J.H.
Location: Whitesboro
on Oct 14, 2008 at 09:32 PM
The only TV I can watch Channel 12 on has been with rabbit ears but recently purchased a converter box, hooked it up and has worked fine until this past Sunday, October 11th. I know their were problems with the tower and was being worked on with a target date of repair of Tuesday. Still no Channel 12 on my TV. Perhaps I misunderstood the issue of the converter box and I just won't be able to view Channel 12 in the future. Can you clarify this for me with a reply? Thank you. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Lost (& confused) In Space
on Oct 14, 2008 at 06:15 PM
Can someone please post a SPECIFIC update? Several things appear to be happening at once, and people asking questions are getting answers for questions DIFFERENT than what they asked. 1. IS the analog back up or not. According to SOME local sources it is, but I have no picture and had perfect analog before this started. 2. Has the digital outage been repaired or not? Keeping the two issues separate and giving a FULL update instead of a one-liner answer, would go a long way toward getting people more informed. Several of your site links also don't work...things like "click on full story" which was updated today, only sends you back to THIS page which was updated on the 10th.... and other dead links take you to the "site map"....We're not asking for miracles, just some straight ACCURATE answers. Thanks! Here is the most up to date info I have, and our apologies for the confusion: Our digital signal is back on the air, as of late last night. The analog signal is still turned off, and we hope to have it back on Friday. If you have a DTV box ,or watch us on DISH Network or cable, you should be getting us. I know we may be showing as "Off Air" in the program guide on DISH, but we are broadcasting (both CBS and Fox). The digital signal is not at its strongest yet. That's why we're performing the work that temporarily shut us down. If you are picking us up over the air, try tilting or elevating your box or antenna. That's worked well for some people. Again, we're sorry for the inconvenience this may have caused you, and thank you guys for being such patient and awesome viewers!!!! -Staff [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Charles
Location: Davis
on Oct 14, 2008 at 08:03 AM
Sure miss you on the set. Hope your signal is better than that other station in this area. Do not get channel 20 on my conventer box... hope this all works out better than it is now. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Charlie
Location: Sadler
on Oct 13, 2008 at 10:57 PM
Geter done fellers ! This just ain't very entertaining to watch snow. Most likley we!ll appreciate you more when you get those wires twisted together. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Steve
Location: Whitesboro
on Oct 13, 2008 at 07:36 PM
Maybe you guys should ask the .gov for a bailout too. Why not everybody else is. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: ella beal
Location: roberta ok
on Oct 13, 2008 at 07:22 PM
hurry up and fix the tv.we are bored without you guys. i can not miss the morning news much longer.my coffee just does,NOT TASTE RIGHT [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Debbie
Location: Ravia Oklahoma
on Oct 13, 2008 at 06:42 PM
We have dish network, and a digital tv. We have been unable to receive any signal from KXII channels since last Saturday. Why can we not receive the signal you say we should? We had been off the air. We just got our digital signal back up late Monday night. -Staff [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: LaWanda
Location: Durant
on Oct 13, 2008 at 06:38 PM
I have a converter box already installed,however I am not able to receive Channel 12. I do receive the other channel. When it was first connected I got Chan 12 but the picture was not good. The next day (Sat.)there was no picture at all. (nor on Sun. or Mon.) Just checking to see if you were off the air during that time. Thanks. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Joe
Location: Davis,ok.
on Oct 13, 2008 at 04:56 PM
Sure miss you ladies an guys on the set . Iknow this is something that has to be done , so hurry back [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Wilma Foster
Location: Wynnewood
on Oct 13, 2008 at 10:01 AM
I am wondering why neither analog nor digital signals are working at my house. We have 2 channels to watch and now there is one! What about the soapies, do I need to watch them on a channel that does have a signal? I purchased a converter box for one of my televisions so I know there is no digital signal and on the other tv's with analog/antenna, there is no signal. Why? Where are you? A tube in KXII's transmitter failed early Sunday morning (10/13.) This is unrelated to scheduled antenna work detailed on this page. You can see more on this unexpected outage and what KXII is doing to get it resolved at this link: http://www.kxii.com/home/headlines/30868109.html [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Michelle
Location: Ada
on Oct 13, 2008 at 12:09 AM
Couldn't have picked a better time to do this. I was really looking forward to watching Dallas Cowboys lose today. Monday would have been better since there is nothing on TV anyway. Thanks alot. http://www.kxii.com/home/headlines/30868109.html [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: David
Location: Ector
on Oct 12, 2008 at 10:05 PM
KXII was coming in through the converter box for a while but since Saturday there is nothing except a message that the channel can't be scanned. Guess it's time to kick the tv habit, although news and weather were all we watched anyway. http://www.kxii.com/home/headlines/30868109.html [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Cindy
Location: Sherman
on Oct 12, 2008 at 07:38 PM
I have Dish Network and was told that my service would not be interupted during this change. I was not able to watch either Channel 12 or the Fox Texoma station all day today (Sunday Oct. 12). So apparently the fact that we have satellite TV is worthless. http://www.kxii.com/home/headlines/30868109.html [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Paul
Location: Gordonville
on Oct 12, 2008 at 07:23 PM
Why in the heck where you off for the Cowboy's game...........http://www.kxii.com/home/headlines/30868109.html [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Glen
Location: Durant
on Oct 12, 2008 at 05:35 PM
I am on the dish network, and have not been able to get a signal to watch the Dallas Cowboys game with Arizona. Infact there is no signal for any of your programming. Dish network says they are not receiving a signal from your station, and the problem is being worked on. Is this problem because of your antenna work, and when will it be fixed? I pick your signal up on a direct antenna which is fed to the dish receiver. Would I get a signal if I fed the antenna direct into my HD TV? Glen Burkehttp://www.kxii.com/home/headlines/30868109.html [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Bill
Location: Ada
on Oct 12, 2008 at 05:24 PM
your FAQ says that cable customers are unaffected, yet cable one says they are off line due to the upgrade. What gives? Its the playoffs! http://www.kxii.com/home/headlines/30868109.html [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: ron
Location: denison
on Oct 12, 2008 at 03:58 PM
i have a converter box and watched ch 12 all last week. Today,Sunday, ch 12 is not on.....why not? i THOUGHT IF YOU HAVE A BOX, I SHOULD GET THE SIGNAL? http://www.kxii.com/home/headlines/30868109.html [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Bert Haas
Location: sherman tx
on Oct 12, 2008 at 03:58 PM
I have dish network and am not getting channel 12 and 20 what is the deal. 10-12-08. Do ya'll not know what your talking about. http://www.kxii.com/home/headlines/30868109.html [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Lynn
Location: Oklahoma
on Oct 12, 2008 at 03:53 PM
My husband and I have chosen not to invest in cable or satellite connections...KXII is my primary source for news and programming when we are home to watch it...currently I have no digital & no analog aaaaaaaahhhh!!!! I realize some things are beyond your control, however, I do hold your station to a higher standard of expectation than I do the competition locally :) Help! I may go into withdrawals if I don't get to see CBS programming soon! http://www.kxii.com/home/headlines/30868109.html [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: John
Location: Sulphur, OK
on Oct 12, 2008 at 03:40 PM
Today on Cable One both Fox and channel 12 are off the air. Their message says indefinitely. I'm very disappointed. http://www.kxii.com/home/headlines/30868109.html [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: BillyBob
Location: Sherman
on Oct 12, 2008 at 03:28 PM
Just in time for the Cowboy game on 10/12/08: Channel 12 off the air on all three: analog, digital and also off of the air on the Dish Satellite system. The KXII web page does not even address this bit of local news - bizarre! http://www.kxii.com/home/headlines/30868109.html [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: maddog
Location: home
on Oct 12, 2008 at 03:26 PM
why are the digital stations down. its sunday and i have noi 12.1 12.2 or 12.3 get with the program kxii this is rediculous. http://www.kxii.com/home/headlines/30868109.html [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Ronnie
Location: Sherman
on Oct 12, 2008 at 02:37 PM
Your scheduled tower work, was a Very bad decision on your part on a week-end that the cowboys had a football game. I very upset on your decision to do this work on a week-end instead of a weekday. Fortunately I was able to pick up the digital signal from Dallas and I will be able to see the game. So now that I know I can pick up DFW station VERY WELL I will continue to get my TV station FROM DFW instead of watching channel 12 and 20 [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Cowboy Fan
Location: Sherman
on Oct 12, 2008 at 02:34 PM
It was working fine last night, as I watched the Florida/LSU game. What gives today? http://www.kxii.com/home/headlines/30868109.html [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: n
Location: sherman
on Oct 12, 2008 at 02:31 PM
what would be nice is that KXII would actually say on their website WHEN they are not broadcasting UHF, digital, or anything at all . period. instead of me having to read between the lines...and then wonder if my antennae/box/tv is actually working. geez http://www.kxii.com/home/headlines/30868109.html [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Cowboy Fan
Location: Sherman
on Oct 12, 2008 at 02:30 PM
So it's Suncay, October 12 at 2:28 pm. Where's 12.1, 12.2, and 12.3? The Cowboys game is scheduled to kick off in fourty-five minutes. You claim that viewers of over the air HD won't be affected, but I haven't been able to pick up a signal all day. Where are you guys? Am I gonna miss the Cowboys game? http://www.kxii.com/home/headlines/30868109.html [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Howard
Location: Ok
on Oct 12, 2008 at 02:05 PM
I watch Channel 12, Fox Texoma & MyTexoma on an over-the-air HD antenna. Why are they not available today? http://www.kxii.com/home/headlines/30868109.html [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Howard
Location: country
on Oct 12, 2008 at 01:47 PM
wow, can't receive cbs or fox on satellite, now can't receive it on analog or digital antenna. So, when will the digital signal return? http://www.kxii.com/home/headlines/30868109.html [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: jerry jones
Location: DALLAS TEXAS
on Oct 12, 2008 at 01:02 PM
Why would you decide to shut itdown over the weekend you dorks!!!! Hello the cowboys play on ch 20 and it is not working on dish network either who ever thought it was a great idea to fix this on weekend should be shot. http://www.kxii.com/home/headlines/30868109.html [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: CWM
Location: Caddo
on Oct 12, 2008 at 12:56 PM
No signal on the digital part either. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Andrew
Location: Bennington
on Oct 12, 2008 at 12:48 PM
Where the hell is the football? http://www.kxii.com/home/headlines/30868109.html [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Gloria
Location: Lone Grove
on Oct 12, 2008 at 09:55 AM
Comment by KXII on Oct 8 stated in #4 that I could get Channel 12 through Direct TV, my question is HOW? I have the converter box but can only get channel KTEN. One of my favorite shows is the Amazing Race, it looks like I will miss it again this week. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Tricia
Location: Bokchito
on Oct 12, 2008 at 09:50 AM
So what wrong with you antenna , why is it i cant get none of the channels today? http://www.kxii.com/home/headlines/30868109.html [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Brian
Location: Luella
on Oct 12, 2008 at 08:37 AM
Your web page says if I have a converter box I should be able to get digital ch12. No signal still as of 8:30 Sunday morning (Oct 12th) http://www.kxii.com/home/headlines/30868109.html [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: hoping for more channels
Location: love county
on Oct 11, 2008 at 09:03 PM
i noticed when the 12.1 12.2 12.3 went off air a few days ago i was able to get channels 34.1 34.2 34.3 and it was children television like seseme st. I was wondering if this has anything to do with kxii. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Ron
Location: Sawyer
on Oct 11, 2008 at 05:49 AM
We have a digital converter box, but we cannot get channel 12 now. We usually get your signal from our antenna. Will we no longer be able to get channel 12? [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: VELMA
Location: WHITEWRIGHT
on Oct 10, 2008 at 09:03 PM
Hooked up box but still cant get you. I sure hope these boxes work because everyone cant be on cable or buy new tvs. hurry & get back on air. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: KXII Staff
Location: KXII Studios
on Oct 10, 2008 at 10:38 AM
The old antenna and top tower section have been removed. The new tower section is in place. The plan is for the new channel 12 antenna to be installed Saturday October 11th. The RF plumbing should be completed Monday. Tuesday the 14th the antenna will be tested and should be back on the air by Wednesday the 15th if everything goes well. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: hates kten
Location: ardmore
on Oct 10, 2008 at 07:32 AM
So I havent gotten my converter box yet and being that as of this whole week i havent had this station to watch ive had to watch Kten. I HATE THAT STATION! so please kxii get it back up asap so i dont have to watch kten anymore! [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Nancy
Location: Bonham
on Oct 9, 2008 at 10:56 PM
I would like to thank ya'll for trying to improve things and 2 weeks without TV can be a good thing!! My only question Can ya'll put like the CSI and other shows on again after its back up?? I really was hoping to see that and a few more. Sounds like we all were!! Keep up the good work if kxii weren't so good there wouldn't be so many complaints [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Sooners
Location: # 1
on Oct 9, 2008 at 10:11 PM
I have rabbit ears too. My doctor says he can fix them to look normal, but if I do get them fixed, the girls will have to find something else to hold on to. Oh, yeah. If you want to watch channel 12 on satellite, you will have to get Dish Network. The other one, (DirecTv), doesn't offer 10 or 12. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: linda joy adams
Location: colbert
on Oct 9, 2008 at 09:40 PM
hooked up box no 12 are you completely down this week can get it thru dish satellite please advise [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Jason
Location: Childress
on Oct 9, 2008 at 07:45 PM
I can't seem to pick up channel 20 on the digital box... as well as other channels. That kind of defeats the purpose, right? And from what I've been told, I'll have to buy a different antenna. TV may be a thing of the past for some if us... I don't watch it enough to spend a hundred dollars on a stupid antenna. Cut the gas prices and maybe... [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: roo
Location: johnston co
on Oct 9, 2008 at 04:41 PM
never know how much you miss something till it's gone.... [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Anonymous
Location: denison
on Oct 9, 2008 at 01:36 PM
tonight is the premier of csi and my b-day so please get it working [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: pea-owed
on Oct 9, 2008 at 01:31 PM
To disappointed and confused. If you choose to live in the stone age then do not complain about no one giving you free tv. Why should these people cater to those who want it for free when there are plenty who pay for it? Cut down a tree and get satellite. If you don't want tv and you need "information" or have "emergencies", turn on your radio. Otherwise shut up! ! ! ! ! [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Anon
Location: Sherman
on Oct 9, 2008 at 11:01 AM
Can channel 12 give us an update on how things are coming along and maybe an update on a timeframe of when the work will be completed? [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: pat
Location: Dodd City
on Oct 9, 2008 at 08:13 AM
We watch 12 in our motor home on a digital tv but with a roof top antenna. We have not been able to receive a signal any time this week. Prior to your antenna maintainence we always received a strong signal. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Tim
Location: Ardmore
on Oct 9, 2008 at 01:55 AM
I wish our goverment would have les us vote. There is alot of people who will not be able to buy the converter boxes even with te coupons. Some people are barely making it as it is now they will be without emergancy brodcast warnings. Hope for thier sake a tornado doesnt come along. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Locust Community
Location: Pottsboro
on Oct 8, 2008 at 08:19 PM
Regarding the comment posted by: KXII Staff Location: KXII Studios on Oct 8, 2008 at 02:40 PM: 4. If you have DirecTV you can get KXII's digital signal over the air free. This is incorrect. The only way for a DirecTV customer to get CBS - is for KXII to grant a waiver (give the customer permission) to receive and pay for CBS Network Programming (from New York/Los Angeles) @ $2.99 per month. I just got off the phone with them. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Locust Community
Location: Pottsboro
on Oct 8, 2008 at 08:00 PM
I am not moaning/groaning/complaining. I work all day, every day, including weekends more often than not. When I do sit down in front of the TV, I would greatly appreciate the opportunity to watch CBS - not ABC, not NBC! I cannot receive KTEN and never have been able to - that's o.k. with me. I received KXII analog signal w/rabbit ears just fine up until last Saturday. I bought converter box and KXII digital signal will not come in with converter. I understand that in "aboout 12 days" the analog signal will be back and "everthing will be just fine" (until Feb 09). In Feb 09 - I may or may not be able to pick up digital signal (depending on strength) with converter box. If I go buy a digital TV, that may or may not solve the problem. I am a DirecTV customer - so no KXII via DirecTV not an option. My quesion is: CAN I NOW GET A WAIVER FROM KXII (even if only temporary)??? You have refused to grant in the past... [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Disappointed & Confused
Location: Lost In (digital) Space
on Oct 8, 2008 at 06:33 PM
TO: 'Judge' The federal govt's stats show that between 15% & 18% of all USA TV reception (at last count I found) are on off-air antennae only. Some by choice, some by lack of anything else in their area (not everyone can get Sat...trees, mountains, etc) & Cable misses LOTS of rural folks. Then there are people who don't watch much TV (yes, quite a few of those around!) and people who cannot afford/justify paying $30 for tv. May not sound like much money to some, but it IS more important every day. I truly wish more people would be able to broaden their views and at least TRY to understand their fellow-man etc. So many people live in a shuttered world, thinking if they are ok, then everyone else must be also! TV is not just entertainment, it's informational, and for emergencies it can't be beat (Live radio is almost non-existant--try finding emerg info during the next storm!). So it's more important that EVERYONE have some kind of TV access-even if they just use it for emergencies. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Ardmoreite
Location: Ardmore
on Oct 8, 2008 at 04:55 PM
to KXII crew response to Ardmoreite...at the time we purchased the Plasma Tv We also purchased a HD (rabbit ears) antenna....we can get KXII periodically...but CBS won't turn on the HD channels ...neither will NBC...we pay over $179.00 monthly, and can't watch our local news and weather...really upsetting to me... [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Judge
on Oct 8, 2008 at 02:43 PM
I thought everyone had cable or satellite these days. I never realized this many people were still digitally impaired. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: KXII Staff
Location: KXII Studios
on Oct 8, 2008 at 02:40 PM
I'll try and answer as many questions as I can. If you cannot pick up KXII's digital signal, it is not yet at full strength. That is what we are working on, and by February you should not have problems picking us up. In the meantime, there are a few tips and tricks. 1. Try tilting, turning, and elevating your DTX box. 2. If you are using a rooftop antenna with a box try turning that as well. That has worked for me personally. 3. I haven't heard that about dust, but I would give that a try for sure. 4. If you have DirecTV you can get KXII's digital signal over the air free. Again, our signal is not yet at full strength and we will turn the analog signal back on as soon as we can and leave it on until the transition in February. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Leroy
Location: Out There>
on Oct 8, 2008 at 02:15 PM
I have three t.v.'s and I can't get KXII on any of them. One of them is real dusty. Do you think that is what is causing this? I heard dust interferes with digital signals. I just can't live much longer without watching reruns of 2 1/2 Men!!! [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Disappointed & Confused
Location: Lost In (digital) Space
on Oct 8, 2008 at 12:53 PM
Any TV-band radio or portable tv will NOT be able to receive signals after February. (If you hooked it up to cable, or a converter box you might, but that would defeat the purpose of it being "portable", right? I still would like someone to answer DEFINITIVELY just how strong a signal does one CURRENTLY have to have, to still be able to get the channel AFTER it's a digital signal. In other words, if I have a 'fair' picture but with some sparks/snow, is that going to be good enough reception for the digital to work at all? I know that if the signal gets too low, you will have ZERO recreption--much like satellite (as well as CableOne on their sattelite channels). So just how perfect does my existing signal need to be, for me to expect to receive the upcoming digital signal? No website has ever specifically stated the answer. Not everyone can afford new antennas, as well as trying to find someone to install one that doesn't cost a fortune. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: AmericanGirl
on Oct 8, 2008 at 12:52 PM
I hope this is fixed soon, I don't know how much more KTEN I can stand. The morning show is weather with 2-3 stories repeated over and over and over....... [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Gloria
Location: Lone Grove
on Oct 8, 2008 at 08:41 AM
The converter box worked for one day. After the storm, I have run through the channel scan as directed and still can't pick up any channels. Is the problem due to the storm or what? It would be nice to get some clear directions as to fixing this problem. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Anonymous
Location: gtown
on Oct 8, 2008 at 07:10 AM
every1 quit complaining will ya. kxii is doing this 4 us so shut up and deal with it... itll b back asap [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Anonymous
Location: Denison
on Oct 7, 2008 at 08:56 PM
I work @ a business in Denison and several of our employees have a AM/FM/TV/Weather radio and listen to Channel 12 everyday and all love to listen to the Soaps. We were all concerned whether we would be able to recive transmittion after the changes even through we are not that far from the station on TexomaParkway. Please let me know so I can assure everybody everything is going to be fine,I hope. thanks [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Kim
Location: Kingston, OK
on Oct 7, 2008 at 07:27 PM
We h ave DirectTV and are not allowed to pick up KXII with them because KXII denied that transmission.....now we are unable to watch many of the shows we normally watch for the next 12 days including the season premier of CSI on Oct 9th....needless to say we are not a big fan of KXII at this time. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Jake
Location: Antlers
on Oct 7, 2008 at 07:02 PM
We have a digital ready tv and receive channel 10's digital broadcast, but can't find channel 12's broadcast. We ran the auto program function on our tv, but it doesn't pick up any signal for your broadcast. What gives? [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: KXII Staff
Location: KXII Studios
on Oct 7, 2008 at 05:53 PM
To Debbie- I am asking our engineers and hope to have an answer (and advice) for you ASAP. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Debbie
Location: Antlers
on Oct 7, 2008 at 04:50 PM
I didn't get an answer as to why I can't get KXII with my converter box. I don't like watching KTEN and that is the only station I can get now. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: George
Location: Luella
on Oct 7, 2008 at 04:50 PM
I watch KXII with an antenna tower and with a DTA converter box. The digital conversion has prevented me from recording your network's broadcasts by superceding the tuner in my DVD recorder. I have no way of recording your broadcasts to my Directv DVR and you have refused to give Directv a waiver so that I can have your network added to the channels that I receive from Directv. At least with your analog broadcasts, I was still able to record and watch the programs of my choice. So far, this is not much of an improvement. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: KXII Staff
Location: KXII Studios
on Oct 7, 2008 at 03:10 PM
In response to the comments regarding the guide on DISH, we have contacted DISH about this. DISH customers should be getting KXII, even if "Off Air" is apprearing in your program guide. Here's a link to see what is on while you're having this problem. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Teresa
Location: Denison
on Oct 7, 2008 at 12:15 PM
I am also with Dish Network and the program guide for KXII is not working(showing 'off air'). Does this have to do with the work that is going on with the antenna. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Uncle Cousin Leroy
Location: Denison, TX
on Oct 7, 2008 at 08:11 AM
Most of you people are Morons! Can you not read? Get a life go outside, are you that dependant on your TV ?, You act like your world is coming to an end like your a dope head and cant get a fix! Grow up and use your head and read before asking the same dumb questions over and over. Oh and to the guy in Boise, Idaho your an Idiot! [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Bob
Location: oklahoma
on Oct 7, 2008 at 02:33 AM
If I have a digital TV and "rabbit ears" do I have to buy a converter box? Secondly what is the point of having a digital TV if I do have to get a converter box? [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Antlers
Location: Antlers
on Oct 7, 2008 at 02:29 AM
I have a digital HDTV using Rapid Cable in Antlers and I cannot receive your signal. Does this have something to do with your antenna or has my cable carrier not made the transition to digital? [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Vicki
Location: Ada, OK
on Oct 6, 2008 at 10:33 PM
I have rabbit ears and lost contact yesterday. I so miss it and hope it returns soon, having to watch KTEN. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Virginia McNairn
Location: Whitesboro, TX
on Oct 6, 2008 at 06:35 PM
We are unable to get any reception from Channel 12 since you shut down for the tower work. Are we the only household with this problem? [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: James
Location: Madill, OK
on Oct 6, 2008 at 05:33 PM
I do not understand why Dish customers can receive KXII over the satelite and DirecTV customers cannot. I object strenuously to the discrimination and would not watch this network on KXII if I could get it any other way. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Debbie
Location: Antlers, Ok
on Oct 6, 2008 at 05:18 PM
I have a converter box and receive KTEN through it but can't get KXII. Why? [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Lost
Location: Gordonville
on Oct 6, 2008 at 04:29 PM
Why does the program guide for Dish Network show "Off-Air". We are receiving KXII's broadcast normally through Dish, but can't figure out what's on. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Anonymous
on Oct 6, 2008 at 03:25 PM
dont feel bad guys, we live 20 miles from the tower and the DTV signal comes and goes every few minutes for the last few days, im sure it will be fine once the day they say it will be fine gets here [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: John
Location: Dallas, TX
on Oct 6, 2008 at 03:23 PM
I see from the comments that several folks are having trouble receiving KXII's digital signal. I suspect the most common problem is that today, they need a UHF antenna to receive the digital signal. Also, UHF signals are hard to receive reliably more than 60 miles from the transmitter, even with a good antenna. That's my situation. In February, we'll be able to receive KXII's digital signal with our VHF antennas, so hopefully, the folks having trouble now won't have so much trouble then. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Debbie
Location: Ardmore
on Oct 6, 2008 at 11:17 AM
I have a HDTV with an antenna. I can pick up the digital stations, but all they do is break up like satellite TV does in bad weather. I have turned my antenna to no avail. I think if the government is going to make us all go digital, then they should make the cable & satellite companies give indigent people low cost service. So I guess I will watch what I need to watch on my computer. I think this whole system sucks!!!! It will not change until we, as citizens, make a change, starting at the top of the food chain.....government. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: KXII Staff
Location: KXII Studios
on Oct 6, 2008 at 10:36 AM
Again, to answer many of the comments from over the weekend, KXII's analog signal has been shut down for the safety of the workers who are working at the tower site. The analog signal was shut down Saturday and is scheduled to be off for 12 days, but we hope to have it back up before that. You can watch KXII's digital signal over the air if you have a DTV converter box. Bear in mind the reason we are working is to boost our digital signal for the transition in February 2009 so that everyone can lock in KXII's signal. We realize this is a frustrating time for many viewers. We apologize for the recent inconvenience, and want you to know the reason we are doing all this is to better serve you the viewers for years to come. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Anon
Location: Sherman
on Oct 6, 2008 at 08:11 AM
Can you give us an update today 10-6-08 on when the tv will be restored. I watch it on rabbit ears. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Gary
Location: whitewright
on Oct 6, 2008 at 07:53 AM
We connected the converter box and have a HTDV amplified antenna but still not receiving signal. We had a good signal before connecting converter box. Is the problem due to still working on tower? [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Erik
Location: Boswell,Oklahoma
on Oct 5, 2008 at 10:14 PM
I was sure excited to buy a digital converter box and a power antenna to watch the KTEN and KXII-TV digital channels, before it goes all digital on February 17th.,2009. I have watched this station when it was affiliated with NBC back then, until it shifted to CBS back in the mid- 1970s,KXII-TV has never had an ABC affiliation that KTEN once had back then. I will now get to watch those digital channels and continue to watch KTEN and KXII-TV Channel 12 in the Sherman/Denison/ Ardmore/Ada area,right after the digital transition comes on February 17th.,2009. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: John
Location: Pottsboro
on Oct 5, 2008 at 10:38 AM
HELP, WE ARE ON DISH NETWORK AND CAN'T GET CHANNEL 12. The COWBOYS PLAY TODAY AT 3:00 and WE NEED TO SEE THEM. AGAIN, HELP< HELP> HELP [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: nick
Location: sherman (Fairview Park)
on Oct 5, 2008 at 07:19 AM
Ah! Good, I've learned one thing: your antenna is near Madill. KTEN is comming in crystal clear. I usually go outside and rotate my antenna trying to get KXII but still get intermittant signal loss (unwatchable). Is the KXII antenna east or west of KTEN antenna? Would you be so kind to tell me where the KTEN antenna is located? AT AntennaWeb.org the antenna pointing map seems backwards to me but i could be wrong. Oh, yeah! my setup is digital only with 2 boxes and outdoor antenna and I got my coupons months ago not long after signing up online. If I can get KTEN this clear I'm sure it's only a matter of time before KXII get their new antenna tuned up and then I will have 6 channels over the air FREE!! whoo-hoo! For those looking for antennas, try ANTENNADIRECT.com. I was thinking of getting that 8 bay grill looking antenna and trying for Dallas stations...depending on the weather I have gotten Dallas with my yagi pointing north! Good Luck ! [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: leroy
Location: sherman
on Oct 4, 2008 at 11:17 PM
If you want to know which direction to point your antenna, go to www.antennaweb.org. You can get approximate azimuths there. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Jodie
Location: Kanawha
on Oct 4, 2008 at 10:38 PM
I bought the box for my TV and haven't gotten it to work yet. I thought it might work this week while you were working on the tower, but still have no picture. I get the analog clear and have an outside antena. It just says no signal. Need help, please. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: MORGAN
Location: Gainesville
on Oct 4, 2008 at 10:06 PM
I have a DTV Converter Box, and as of Oct.4,2008 no picture. I thought you did this in Aug. 2008? What a time to do this!With all the new show starting, two weeks is a long time! [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Clyde Sconce
Location: Hugo, OK
on Oct 4, 2008 at 03:17 PM
We live in the country,Have gotten channels 12 & 10 thru outside antenna,have hooked up the great box and the only thing we can get on it is channel 10, we also have direct tv and can not get out local news which is 12 and 10 thru them.is the box working or are you completley off the air? [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Tom
Location: Pottsboro
on Oct 4, 2008 at 11:45 AM
I agree, just wait it will beack and will be much better. But it is not something you can do by just fliping a switch. Be glad KXII is doing it now and not waiting untill 2009. GREAT JOB KXII. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Locust Community
Location: Pottsboro
on Oct 4, 2008 at 09:00 AM
No signal on my rabbit ears this morning, so I connected my converter box, green light shows receiving a signal (DTV? Analog?); scanned for analog channels to convert and ZERO found. I guess that means the Analog signal is disrupted today. Shouldn't I be able to tune in to the DTV signal if not Analog converted signal? Or is the DTV signal disrupted as well? [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Vic139
Location: Ida, tx
on Oct 4, 2008 at 08:45 AM
no analog or digital signal from channel 12 since 5 am this saturday [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Nancy McMurtrey
Location: Ardmore, OK
on Oct 4, 2008 at 08:15 AM
We currently receive KXII from Dishnetwork. I realize that we should not be affected by the work on the tower, but we cannot receive channel 12. Please respond as to the channel that we will be able to view the Dallas Cowboy game on tomorrow. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: endof thebench
Location: sherman
on Oct 3, 2008 at 02:30 PM
I agree with Dustin. Give channel 12 a break. Its not like throwing a switch and poof - its all fixed. This stuff takes time - and why don't you get out and take a walk and enjoy this nice weather. Spend time with you family OUTSIDE!! And Garry - Scott Sams is a jerk. He was fired from Channel 8 for harrasment of one of the female broadcasters (cant remember who) plus, he worked for KTEN. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Ted
Location: boise Id 83705
on Oct 3, 2008 at 08:50 AM
How do we know which way to point our roof antenna to get best reception with the converter box? Wherever you are, Ted, point it towards Madill, Oklahoma, to get best reception. But if you're in Boise, Idaho, you will not be able to watch our station, more than likely.... [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Daniel
Location: Denison
on Oct 2, 2008 at 06:49 PM
i am reciving the channel 10 stations digitally just fine but i cannot get the digital channel 12 stations. before i got a digital tv i could always pick up channel 12 much better than channel 10 but now i can only seem to get the channel 12 analog signal. is this due to the work going on or is there something wrong with my setup at home? pls let me know so i can trouble shoot the problem. thanks! First of all, point it toward Madill, OK. Secondly, try moving the antenna higher in the room, rotating it for best picture, or get an outdoor antenna. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Garry
Location: Dallas
on Sep 30, 2008 at 04:12 PM
I can't wait for you to get your digital signal on channel 12. This past weekend I was playing around with five element Ch.7-13 yagi antenna and I received your analog signal on channel 12. It had a lot of interference from channel 11 in Dallas but the way I understand it, interference from adjancent channels won't be a problem with Digital TV. I looked on the FCC's web site and saw that your broadcast contour for your analog signal reaches Plano in Collin county but your new digital signal should reach all the way into Dallas county. Too bad you guys lost Scott Sams. He never should of been let go by channel 8. He is a very good broadcaster and now he's back in Dallas. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: anon
Location: sherman
on Sep 30, 2008 at 03:19 PM
ya i signed up for the converter box thing with the .gov website last year and still haven't seen my coupons to get the set top boxes, same goes for other family members in the community. we all signed up on the same day last year when the commercials started playing all over the tv, has anyone else had to wait this long? [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Anonymous
Location: Bonham
on Sep 28, 2008 at 01:34 PM
I just wish I had the option to watch Channel 12 . We made the unfortunanate decision to go with DirecTv, a supposed one year contract, but found out this month when we called to cancel ...that the BOX with DVR had a TWO year clause. We were also told we would get "local News"....I've called numerous times, and "THEY" tell me that Dallas Ft Worth is "my local news"...and to "get an antenna" . I don't even know where one would FIND an antenna these days! I also resent having to go BUY equipment to get what should be part of the package we pay for every month! I miss Lisanne, and Cathy, and tune to our local radio station to hear the 6 pm with Charlie and Maureen when I can. CableOne may not be great...but it beats the heck out of DirecTV. Oh, and one of the women at work, who lives 10 miles from me...CAN get KXII and the other station, for an additional $4.99 a month because she "lives in the country". How stupid is THAT???! We're sorry you are having a hard time getting KXII from your provider. The other satellite provider does carry KXII, and you can still pick up KXII with a DTV converter box and antenna. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: john
Location: durant
on Sep 28, 2008 at 05:21 AM
well its off again,when will it be fixed this time,this is a bummer after i spent money to get this [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: dustin
Location: oklahoma
on Sep 28, 2008 at 02:10 AM
my goodness im gonna give channel 12 a break here. you people are babies. get off your @$$ while there fixing it and do something productive. are you going to die? be thankful you have tv at all. do you know how many kids in other countries and this country that dont even get to eat and your griping about 1 channel being down for a bit. its rediculous that you dont know how lucky you are. while its down think about donating 1 dollar to long john silvers childrens fund. it feeds 4 kids. people get your priorities straight and quit making texoma look ignorant! [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Amy
Location: Unger oklahoma
on Sep 27, 2008 at 05:23 PM
I was getting channel 12 through the analog signal but got a converter box and now I don't get it at all. I've tried turning my antenna. Will your signal be boosted so I can get it after the change over to digital? We do live quite a way from your station but I was getting it before I went with the digit converter box. I miss you guys. Any advice. Thanks. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Tricia
Location: Bokchitoq
on Sep 27, 2008 at 04:01 PM
Ok it Saturday and still no 12-1.12-2,12-3 What up with it ,How much longer will it be. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Jason Young
Location: Sulphur
on Sep 26, 2008 at 10:48 PM
ch.12 , Cw are on in Sulphur , BUT no Fox ! will this be fixed before Sunday ! Or do I need to rent a hotel in Pauls valley so I can get Fox43 [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: KXII Staff
Location: KXII Studios
on Sep 26, 2008 at 09:34 PM
The tower crew has successfully lowered the DTV antenna, but the transmission line can’t be connected tonight (Friday). As a result, the DTV channels will not be on tonight. We hope to be back on Saturday by early afternoon. We apologize for the inconvenience. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Jim
Location: Sulphur Ok.
on Sep 26, 2008 at 09:22 PM
All work is set to be completed during the day, and the signals will be turned on by 6 p.m. each night. It is 9:20 PM and still no signal. Can't you people tell time. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: kenny
Location: durant
on Sep 26, 2008 at 09:19 PM
how come the channells are not back on friday night like you said it would be [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Mary
Location: Sherman
on Sep 25, 2008 at 09:47 PM
Thanks KXII for letting me know. I had talked to them in the past and they just said it was probably the station. I will call them back and keep calling till it gets better. I pay enough to Cableone each month and I sould have high quality picture as well as sound. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: 4PG
Location: Sherman
on Sep 25, 2008 at 05:04 PM
Well....I'm kinda confused here. Simple question... I have a high-def (720) TV, and a HD digital antenna. (No cable or sat). I receive 12-1, 12-2, & 12-3 perfectly. Will I be affected by the outage, and if so...how about the Cowboys game on FOX 12-3 this Sunday???? There is no work scheduled for the weekend, so, to the best of my knowledge, you will be able to see those marvelous Dallas Cowboys on Fox Texoma this weekend. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Ardmoreite
Location: Ardmore
on Sep 25, 2008 at 02:15 PM
Ok, so we go buy this big ole Plasma that cost way too much...been on Direct tv for 7 or 8 years...only to find that CBS and NBC won't turn on the HD channel for us cause we are in the channel 10 & 12 area.@#$#@..so we call and complain to 10 and 12...they say " you will need to "HIRE" someone to come to your home and check your signal strength...""" we can't even get 10 on rabbit ears..(what signal strength ).we are in a low spot in the country.in the boonies.....you can't even get cable in our area...what's a person gonna do? I'm so frustrated...no one will do anything for us...Do you have an HD over-the-air antenna? That's what we're working on- to improve our digital signal strength for February. An HD over-the-air antenna is just a neo-version of "rabbit ears." Call DirecTV or check your local electronics store for one. They are fairly inexpensive...-Staff [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: confused still
Location: durant, ok
on Sep 25, 2008 at 12:00 PM
Now wait a minute or two... instead of clearing up some stuff, you caused more confusion. All of the past news casts of this DTV transitioning, KXII pushed for people to get a DTV converter box, because for "two whole weeks" service was going to be interrupted if viewed with the good ol' rabbit ears, (Analog). But now, according to KXII news the interruptions is with the Digital Signal, starting this morning. AWW HAH... so much for going out and buying a Digital Converter box ASAP! We understand this can be frustrating...What we are doing now is making sure everyone in Texoma will be able to pick up our digital signal when we are mandated by the FCC to turn off our analog signal (as all TV stations in U.S. will also do) next year. As they say, " You have to crack a few eggs to make an omelet" :) -Staff [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Mary
Location: Sherman
on Sep 25, 2008 at 11:49 AM
I when this is all said and done the quality will return to KXII. For months now the sound quality has been awful. It's been so bad that I have started watching soaps on 11 which has much better sound quality. I hope it's just because of all the changing around and not the way it's going to be from now on. And no it's not my TV. It a new big screen hdtv and I have other tv's too and it is the same on all of them and across town and my sisters house too. KXII is my favorite so I hope this is resolved soon. This is a problem caused by a certain cable provider that has yet to address this problem. If you watch over-the-air, the sound quality we are broadcasting is not affected. Call your cable provider with your displeasure. It's sometimes the only way to get action taken on things like this. -Staff [ Report Abuse ] |
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The Digital TV Transition
February 17th, 2009, the era of analog broadcast television ended in the United States. While the change marked the end of the traditional analog method of broadcasting over-the-air television, it hasn’t signaled the end of free broadcast television. Your favorite broadcast programs and local television stations will still be available. Consumers that subscribe to a "pay" television service such as cable and satellite have not been affected by the switch, but if you received analog television over the air or via an antenna, you’ll need to take action to continue watching your favorite stations, if you have yet to do so already.
What You Need to Know
TV sets that currently receive programming through cable or satellite are not likely to be affected by the transition to digital.
However, TV sets that rely on "over the air" broadcasting with an antenna (set-top or rooftop) to receive a signal will be affected by the cutoff of analog broadcasts in 2009. You will need to consider one of the following options:
- Purchase a digital-to-analog converter box that plugs into an existing television. The boxes, which are expected to cost between $50 - 70 will be available for purchase in 2008. Beginning on January 1, 2008, U.S. households can request up to two coupons valued at $40 each. Each coupon can go toward the purchase of a single set-top converter box that will allow you to continue watching FREE "over-the-air" television on an analog set.
- Subscribe to a cable, satellite or telecommunications service provider if all desired local broadcast stations are carried by that service.
- Purchase a new television set with a built in digital tuner.
my tv won't get channel 12 witch is better than the other channels that are for kids and old people
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I agree with foxfan. Could someone please tell me when the fox signal will stop all the freezing up? I would appreciate a watchable fox channel. ;)
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Let's hope the current work will make the Fox signal less jumpy. At least MyNetworkTV & CBS don't freeze.
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Kathy, I know it's frustrating when things don't work but I don't think you need to buy anything else. Your converter box was working on the 18th, so unless it broke the problem must be a weak signal. At the top of http://www.kxii.com/hdtv/headlines/39180352.html there's a "crawl" saying that KXII is back at low power, but I don't work for them so I don't know if that information is up-to-date. Give them until the weekend to see if the power goes back up; that's what I'm going to do. Pottsboro is close to Madill so you shouldn't need a rooftop antenna; rabbit ears should work. It might help to put them along a north exterior wall as high and as far from metal objects as you can, and to flatten them out and extend them to about six feet total length (three feet each "ear"). Scan for channels and see if that works. If so you can experiment with more convenient locations for the rabbit ears and see what works and what doesn't.
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I purchased a converter box although I do not watch much T.V. The only thing nice I can say about this whole "transition" was my picture came in clear up until the 18th.Now nothing!Now you tell us you may need better antenna maybe even roof top or better yet go buy a new TV.Whatever maybe we should leave things alone upgrade upgrade no wonder were broke!! Its sick. Can we get our money back for the so called "converter box"? NO i know i'm sure this one is numbered to ME.I know we had the choice to do it or not, I caved like an idiot.Know I have a fish bowl???
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I have purchased the converter box and have hooked it up according to the directions provided,to find that i no longer get kxii recieption. I recieve 10, 10.1, 10.2, 10.3 dose that mean i need to purchase a different antanna, or is the KXII digital siginal not at full power at this time. KXII has our favorite programs, local news, and weather. Hope this problem can be solved, from previous comments i am not alone. thank you for time. Elizabeth, try rescanning after Friday night when we shut down the analog transmitter. We'll be full strength on the digital after that. -Staff
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I'm having trouble recieving KXII digital signal. Can you tell me if your station is operating at full power now, or will it be Feb.17 befor you transmit at full strength ?
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I received coupons about 30 days ago. Never really looked at them except for the 40.00 off print. Searched several stores and they either had some at 70.00 or sold out. I chose to shop around and found some at 48.00. I got up to the cashier and she tells me the coupon is expired. Now What ! Another Goverment Scam !
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i have spent 40 dollars for an antenna then 25.00 for another and bought 2 converters one costing over 25.00 with coupon. if the reception is going to be better than what i have i guess i won't be abel to watch, i can't afford to pay for satellite service. maybe that is why the government is postponing the date for conversion or maybe part of the reason
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I am having some difficulties with the connection of the DTV converter box to my television. All i get is a big nothing, when my DTV converter box shows no signal when it is tuned in as I am unable to get this KXII-TV digital signal. But on February 6th.,2009,KXII-TV Channel 12 covering Sherman,Denison Ardmore and Ada,will be turning off the analog transmitter permanently to prepare for the digital transition,as the analog signal of Channel 12 will no longer be available. I do have a DTV Converter box since September,but I'll have to look for a better digital antenna when I go to an electronics store. I'll continue to watch KXII-TV and KTEN on my DTV converter box right after the transitions come in less than one month. I'll never miss all the shows on KXII-TV.
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After you did the initial switching over last year, the reception was good with the converter box. Then all of a sudden it's all garbled, pixley, etc. The signal shows 45-47 sometimes 50's and still the picture is horrible. We can get KTEN with no troubles at all, what is up?? We sure hope you can get this fixed before the total transition. Would hate to miss our favorite shows on KXII.
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Like so many others who have already posted, I am unable to get a KXII digital signal. I get a clear picture on analog. I am going to be very disappointed if I can no longer receive KXII programing after Feb. 17. I hope this is something that will get worked out when you are at 100%. I wonder, will you be at 100%?
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I have tried to connect the DTV box to my television. I can not get any stations to come in to my tv. I have Direct TV and I also have a house antenna. We have been watching KXII and KTEN for years and now it appears we won't be able to do so. My son has a televison that does not require the box. He only has the outside antenna. He can get KTEN with three different stations, the signal is 26 for channel 10. It appears Channel 10 has already switched over. Has channel 12? If so, why can't either of us pick up the station?
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STOP TELLING PEOPLE TO GET A COUPON---According to the government website there are NO FUNDS left and you will NOT receive a coupon. KXII, will you PLEASE do some up-to-date research and information instead of just repeating yourself and only giving half the story? The govt website still makes you sign up, but at the end, states that all funding is GONE and they don't anticipate getting more funding so you WON'T get any assistance unless further funding magically happens.
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Why is channel 12's picture so dark, all other one's are ok. I am on Dish network. Thanks
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