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Updated: 5:41 PM Feb 6, 2009
KXII shuts off analog signal Friday, Feb. 6
SHERMAN, TX -- We've been talking about the big digital TV transition for months, Friday, KXII-TV will turn off its analog transmitter for good. Josh Stevenson tells us what you can expect after Friday's big switch. Posted: 12:03 PM Feb 6, 2009Reporter: Josh Stevenson Email Address: josh.stevenson@kxii.com |
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Posted by: Keith
Location: Durant
on Feb 19, 2009 at 10:45 AM
What's up with the signal strength? A few days ago everything was ok, signal strength was 90-95%, now max 25% and bouncing from zero to 25%. Nothing has changed on my end. Did a rescan and still no improvement. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: John
Location: Dallas
on Feb 18, 2009 at 04:33 PM
CGD, Paul & Jim: Make sure your antennas can get VHF. Many "digital" antennas are UHF only. An antenna less than 2 1/2 feet wide probably won't work well for KXII. Paul is in rabbit ears range - see my note to Bobby down the page (except in Durant the rabbit ears should go north/south since Madill is to your west). Also, try having your TV scan for channels again. A month ago KXII digital was on channel 20; now it's back on 12. When you punch in 12 your TV may still be going to 20 "behind your back." Scanning for channels will fix that. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: John
Location: Dallas
on Feb 18, 2009 at 03:13 PM
Jennifer: you should be getting three channels from KXII and two channels from KTEN, but KTEN's digital signal is UHF while KXII's is VHF, and it's farther away too. So, you'll need a good UHF antenna to get KTEN in digital (preferably an attic or rooftop antenna). If all you have is a VHF antenna, you can get KXII in digital and KTEN in analog (until they switch too). [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Jim
Location: Whitewright
on Feb 18, 2009 at 07:55 AM
No channel 12 or 12.1. No KXII. Everything says low signal strength. 12.1 was great a month ago on all flat screen in the house. I have direct TV but can't get local channels because we're in Grayson county (another stupid issue). Fannin gets them. Have to use a very tall outside antenna for local channels. Looks like I'll have to spend a few hundred changing outside antennas, installing boosters etc. and we were told this would be better and the transition wouldn't cost us anything. You say signal strength is being increased???????Hmmmmmmmmmmmm [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: paul
Location: durant
on Feb 17, 2009 at 09:16 PM
When is the station going to be at 100 percent. Until then I can get only channel 10. We live less than 25 miles from your antenna in Madill. Can only get a blue screen for you station saying no signal. We have a digital tv. At work which is only 5 miles from the house we can get all 3 station for channel 12. Have tried several digital antenna with no results. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: cgd
Location: stratford
on Feb 17, 2009 at 07:17 PM
okay - i still do not get channel 12. is the tower in madill up and running yet? it is strange to me that when you first powered up i got everything.......now i only get kten channel 10 [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: jennifer
Location: whitewright
on Feb 17, 2009 at 09:51 AM
with the transition the updates have been indicating we should be able to receive additional channels(from all accounts it appears maybe kten(channel 10)but we are only receiving the 3 kxii channels . is this because the other stations have not completed their transition? [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: John
Location: Dallas
on Feb 16, 2009 at 11:25 AM
Lone Grover: You're right; not only does your emergency TV need a converter, it needs one that can run on (or that you can rig to run on) batteries! I did this with a DTVPal converter (sold by Dish Network), some rechargable batteries, and some battery holders and connectors from Radio Shack. Also needed a better indoor antenna - ended up having to make one myself! For most folks it's probably easier to get a small, battery-operated digital TV. Unfortunately you can't use a government coupon for that :-( [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Lone Grover
Location: Lone Grove
on Feb 14, 2009 at 07:37 PM
I have cable, therefore saw no need to get a converter. When the storms headed towards us Tuesday, I admit I was not as prepared as I should have been or would have been one month later. I did not have extra batteries for the large radio. What I did have was my small portable tv that I always take to the cellar with us. When the power goes out, I can always keep on top of the info with that...right? No. Who would have thought that I need a converter for a 2 inch tv only used during storms? [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Jason
Location: Daisy
on Feb 14, 2009 at 11:59 AM
Regarding Fox, for some newer shows it seems the picture will beat the sound by a second or so and the picture will freeze for a moment nearly as often. I tried to watch 24, Terminator and Dollhouse to the best of my ability but it wasn't easy. Please tell me this is temporary and will soon be fixed. It only happens on 12.3 and usually in the evening. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: m
Location: kemp
on Feb 13, 2009 at 02:50 PM
I think its ridiculous that some people are getting mad at kxii for the digital transition. They have been talking about it and telling us the date for a long time now. You ppl that are getting mad at them for changing sooner rather than later should just chill out! They gave you fair warning. The other stations will go digial to so are you going to get mad at them? I just think this is stupid and they had coupons to help people who couldn't afford one! My gosh! [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: John
Location: Dallas
on Feb 12, 2009 at 01:39 PM
Bobby: Yes, KXII is back on 12 and still out of Madill, OK. Set your rabbit ears as high and flat as practical and extend them to about 6 feet total length (3 feet each "ear"). Since Whitesboro is south of Madill they should be aligned east/west, perpendicular to the arriving signal. You may also need to rescan. KXII digital used to be on channel 20, so your DTV or converter box may still be looking for 20 when you punch in 12. ** Edward: Yes, Fox is 720p. Stations can't broadcast 1080p (yet) but they can do 720p. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Bobby
Location: Whitesboro
on Feb 11, 2009 at 08:41 PM
Do I need a regular antennae to get 12 (is it on 12) I have tried the amplified rabbit ears (no luck) Is ya'lls signal still out of Madill. I have directv but because of the waiver mess I would like local channel. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: steve dave
on Feb 11, 2009 at 05:29 PM
it's not making fun of and kicking old/poor people. the fact is that tv is not a RIGHT. and again, they have known for a few years the switch was going to happen. if their tv broke, they would probably find a way to replace it. well, consider the tv broken. i'm sorry, but tv is not an incredibly important device that everybody HAS TO HAVE. it's nice to have. i would say that radio is a near requirement. anyway...if one cannot afford to save up for 2 years for a converter box (and also use a government issued coupon) then do they really NEED a tv? this isn't about class, it's about priorities. sorry. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Edward
Location: Daisy
on Feb 11, 2009 at 03:26 PM
Call me crazy but is 10.3's native broadcast resolution 720p? I didn't know you could broadcast in progressive. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Oz trich
on Feb 11, 2009 at 01:05 PM
What digital transition? This is the first I have heard of such. Why didn't anyone tell us about this. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Loretta
Location: Grayson county
on Feb 11, 2009 at 11:08 AM
Thanks alot for your news coverage, last night. NOT. Since you jumped the gun on switching to DTV, we had to rely on the Dallas stations fo information. What a great way to serve your community, leaving them hanging out to dry. When the conversion comes, I won't return to channel 12, I will remember your lack of appreciation for this area. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: bubba
Location: telephone
on Feb 11, 2009 at 10:18 AM
Good thing Ch 10 was not as greedy as Ch 12 and are still broadcasting.I barely get channel 10 but was able to keep up with the deadly storms Tues.night.Hope you Holier than thou folks don't get laid off your jobs and have to decide wheather to buy food,medicine or digital converter boxes. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: but of course
Location: texas
on Feb 10, 2009 at 02:05 PM
Well doggies,,lets roast all the poverty stricken people. Who gives a rats %^%^ if the old people can't get the box- probably too old or stupid to know what they are watchin' anyway. Dig a big hole in the ground and burn 'em all. Hell if they can't afford $40 or $50 -they ain't no good to anybody anyway. NOW ALL YOU RELATED JERKS AND UNFEELING ^%%^&. THIS IS WHAT YOU SOUND LIKE. Hope nobody tries to kick that high horse out from under you. The way good paying jobs are falling by the wayside--YOU COULD BE NEXT. And trust me --there will be ##$holes on here talking trash about you. What goes around--comes back around. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Diana C
Location: Madill
on Feb 10, 2009 at 12:37 PM
Good too bad the infomercials didn't go with them! [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: be
Location: responsible
on Feb 10, 2009 at 09:42 AM
OOTO-Good point most of the problem isn't how much you make but what you do with the money once you get it. Most people struggling with money just don't know how to administer it the right way and some don't even care to learn. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Erik
Location: Boswell,Oklahoma
on Feb 9, 2009 at 09:39 PM
As KXII-TV has shut off its analog signal for good,I will now watch KXII-TV's digital channels on my DTV converter box that I recently hooked up with my new antenna. And I now will be able to watch KTEN and KXII-TV's digital channels on my DTV converter box,as it is now broadcasting exclusively in a digital format. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: John
Location: Dallas
on Feb 9, 2009 at 09:34 PM
I see the digital signal has moved to channel 12 now. It's GR-REAT! That old snowy analog channel is now three crystal-clear digital ones. Great work, guys and gals! [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: John
Location: Dallas
on Feb 9, 2009 at 02:53 PM
Bubba: yes, if you get Dallas stations in analog now, you should get them in digital after you hook up your converter box. All full-power Dallas stations have been broadcasting in digital for some time. Point your antenna toward Dallas and see if you're lucky enough to get KXII too. If not, you'll probably need to rotate your antenna when switching between KXII and Dallas stations. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Judge
on Feb 9, 2009 at 01:57 PM
If you aren't getting KXII move your antenna some and experiment. You probably have an antenna that is not multi-directional and it needs to be pointed in the right direction. If you got it before you should be able to get it now. To everyone who has made the transition without any problems please volunteer to help those who have not figured it out. This is very confusing to some elderly and those who are not technologically adept. Be a good neighbor. Educate them instead of ridiculing them. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: OOTO
Location: Texoma
on Feb 9, 2009 at 01:42 PM
Linda...your last comment shows just how short sighted you really are. I have been there, monitarily speaking, and did everything in my power to get myself out of it. However, when I was there, I knew enough to put away a dollar here and there to save up for the things that I need. I also knew not to blame others for my short sightedness. If I had known that I had two years to remedy something, even when I was poor, you can make darn sure I would have remedied it. That is the difference between a determined person and a slacker. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Me
Location: Durant
on Feb 9, 2009 at 12:44 PM
I know some people that bought the box and then ended up buying a bigger antenna because they still couldn't get squat. So in all they are out of almost $100 for this. That, to me, seems crazy. They can't afford dish or cable. Oh, and even with the antenna, they don't get a good signal! [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Leroy
Location: Out There>
on Feb 9, 2009 at 12:11 PM
This place is a riot! I wonder how some of you goobers even get the TV turned on. Oh woe is me, I haven't watched my stories in two days!! Get off your lazy bums and get a job!(and a haircut!)yuk, yuk, yuk [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Edward
Location: Daisy
on Feb 9, 2009 at 12:03 PM
I still can't believe these hicks would say no to a 40 dollar giftcard FOR A WHOLE YEAR! and then wonder why the gov't money teat suddenly ran dry. This is America, if you leave a plate of money on the ground it's not gonna last forever! Silly! [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: nanny nanny boo boo
Location: stick your heads in doo doo
on Feb 9, 2009 at 10:38 AM
SO THERE! *nyah* :p [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: bubba redneck
Location: sherman
on Feb 9, 2009 at 09:13 AM
i have a tall power atenna where i get dallas stations as well if i hook up the box now will i still recieve the dallas channels?? have all channels switched to the digital signal? [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: planner
Location: a head
on Feb 9, 2009 at 08:14 AM
and I guess all those folks complaining they cant afford the $1 a week to save for the box sure get their cigs and beer everyday! [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Geraldine Campbell
Location: Denison
on Feb 9, 2009 at 08:02 AM
We have a convertor box and we still do not get Channel 12. If you needed to make additional ungrades, you should not have converted over on Feb. 6th. We are unhappy. I tried calling your office; however, you do not answer the phone. What is your problem? [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: QUESTION? HELP
Location: GRAYSON CO
on Feb 8, 2009 at 10:25 PM
I HAVE AN ANALOG TV THAT IS 45 INCH THAT IS ONLY 5 YRS OLD, STILL HAS SOME GOOD YEARS LEFT ON IT, WE ALSO LIVE IN THE COUNTRY & ONLY GET DIRECT TV THE RABBIT EARS DIDNT WORK , BUT WE GOT AN ANTENNA CLIP FROM RADIO SHACK & CAN GET 10, 12 OK, WE DID GET THE COUPONS & THE NEW CONVERTER BOX, HOWEVER ASKING ALL COMPANIES INVOLVED, THEY ALL HAVE A DIFFERENT MOTIVE, DTV, DIRECT TV,DISH, ANY SUGGETIONS,??? WE STILL CANNOT GET THE SIGNAL TO WORK,FOR LOCALS WITH THE DIRECT TV BOX OFF. IS THERE A SPECIAL SEQUENCE FOR THE CONVERTER BOX , VCR, TV, DIRECT TV BOX TO THE SATELLITE?? PLEASE REPLY IF YOU HAVE AN ANSWER OR SUGGESTION? TKS [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Marvin
Location: Yuba
on Feb 8, 2009 at 07:33 PM
aint one tv works in my trailer no more, i used to watch nuthin but kxii! [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Mork
Location: Ork
on Feb 8, 2009 at 04:50 PM
If they delayed the swap for 10 more years there would still be some morons that wouldn't be ready. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Sandbur
Location: Countyline, OK
on Feb 8, 2009 at 03:42 PM
I am on cable and since the changeover KXII-12 is missing! [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: jfk
Location: Kanawha
on Feb 8, 2009 at 08:54 AM
I have been watching KXII for years and since Saturday, I can't get anything. I have the converter box and I get KTEN just fine. So, I'm wondering if I will even get KXII again. I also bought a booster for my new antena. I'm really upset that I can't get my favorite channel. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Anonymous
on Feb 8, 2009 at 08:04 AM
Some of you would gripe if you were hung with a new rope. After all this time and advance notice, you still complain about the switchover, and say you weren't notified? If you can find a computer to send your complaint in, you can find the spare change to get a converter box. As it is, CBS still has the same ol' crap, so you may not be missing much if you don't get one. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: F.L
Location: marietta
on Feb 7, 2009 at 03:43 PM
Got the box . Hooked it up this AM. We now have 3 different channel 12's whopee! The problem is that the picture and sound keep cutting out. I expect that will get better as the tech's tweek the signal over the next month. Luckily we watch most tv. on the computer so even if they never get the signal fixed we won't miss anything. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Jim
Location: Bonham
on Feb 6, 2009 at 09:47 PM
Where did my comment go? I was using factual information and didn't attack anybody (didn't call anybody a jerk either). Maybe my comments weren't flattering to KXII but they weren't inaccurate either. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Anonymous
on Feb 6, 2009 at 07:08 PM
Get cable or Dish and get over it. If you cant afford a converter box, then you probably should save your electricity and not watch TV. Put in a nice DVD that you bought with your welfare check and be on your merry way. Have a nice day. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Boo
Location: Sherman
on Feb 6, 2009 at 06:58 PM
I rushed to get the coupons when the news first broke. Too bad I didn't read them to find out they expired.. Oh well, don't need the converter box anyway. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Linda
Location: Denison
on Feb 6, 2009 at 06:33 PM
To all you judgmental jerks (and jerkettes) out there who think $40 or $50 dollars is "nothing:" times and circumstances can change--sometimes very fast--so don't be looking down your self-righteous noses at those who must consider it a large sum. You could find yourself in the same condition some day, no matter how well-off you think you are. You obviously have NO concept of what it means to be poor. Well, you just may find out someday.... As to "slackers" - Being shortsighted and irresponsible has little to do with income level; anyone, at any socio-economic level, can qualify. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Farmer John
Location: Everywhere
on Feb 6, 2009 at 06:15 PM
I have been listening to these commercials about "the change" for TWO YEARS,I'm sick of them.if i saw them you did too.So why didnt you send off for the 40 dollar caards? i did and got them in about a week, stop whining and take care of your business, i ordered them off this web site so it cost me NOTHING to get them.You should have done the same.I have two cards and i am going tonight to get the boxes.they are only 5 dollars at some places.P.S. It is 6;08 and i'm still getting kxii's signal.....off rabbit ears.......Stay Hard.analog! [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Aaron
Location: Sherman
on Feb 6, 2009 at 05:42 PM
Wow, I'm a jerk? Man, somebody's angry they won't be able to watch American Idol. Freakin' loser. Spend time with your kids in a constructive manner instead of beating them when they get in front of the TV. And my "Eliteist Thinking", WHAT? You are probably to poor for the advertisements anyways unless they constantly loop a beer commercial and McDonalds because you are all in for that. How's that for Elitist Thinking? [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Me
Location: Sherman
on Feb 6, 2009 at 05:21 PM
Ok I found the story on them changing the date. To be honest I'm not so sure that going to help out very much. Since the stations can continue with the change they're going to lose channels if they're not ready. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Jerry
Location: Sherman
on Feb 6, 2009 at 04:01 PM
I understand why ya'll are going ahead with the switch, but I wish ya'll would wait. I have my coupons, but I cannot find the converter box. There are always sold out everywhere I go. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: John
Location: Dallas
on Feb 6, 2009 at 03:32 PM
"Me," the House voted a second time on Wed., Feb. 4, to push the transition back, and this time it passed. However stations can switch earlier if they wish. KXII will save a lot of money once they complete the switch. Their digital signal is currently on UHF channel 20, and UHF transmitters are expensive to run. It'll also let a low-power Dallas station move to 20 from 57, freeing up a slice of the auctioned-off spectrum down here. FWIW, I'll lose KXII for a little while - here in Dallas I'm on the fringe and usually can't get their UHF signal, but I should get their VHF digital signal once they finish the switch. Others like Glenn may also lose the signal for a short while, but be patient - it should be back in a week or two. You'll have to rescan channels with your digital TV or converter box, though. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Richie
Location: Sherman
on Feb 6, 2009 at 03:05 PM
A few days ago, the government pushed back the MANDATORY change-over date. That did not prohibit stations from changing over as they see fit. Like others, I get tired of the "poor/fixed income" whining. You do not have the Constitutionally guaranteed right to "Free TV". Government constantly passed laws that cost individuals money to adhere to. This whole coupon thing is a farce to begin with......just another handout to those who think they're "entitled" to what the rest of us go out and work to pay for. You were warned.....for years. Those of you who don't have a converter box have no one to blame but yourselves. And, as another poster stated, you now get MORE channels with the converter box than you did with the analog. Please grow a brain and get the facts before posting. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Anonymous
on Feb 6, 2009 at 02:29 PM
Ellen, are you repersenting KXII. Hope you enjoyed your employment. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Me
Location: Sherman
on Feb 6, 2009 at 02:16 PM
Since when did the "feds" decide to push the transition back. I heard last week that they wanted to push it back but it didn't pass so it will still be the 17th. When did that change?? [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: steve dave
Location: howe
on Feb 6, 2009 at 01:28 PM
for those complaining... we have known for YEARS this day would come. the government offered coupons too. kxii should shut their analog signal down, it costs them money to run the analog signal. the government plans to auction the airspace. it's time to move on. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: OOTO
Location: Texoma
on Feb 6, 2009 at 01:18 PM
I'll bet everyone on here complaining about how much it costs or that they are not ready all have cell phones. They certainly have computers and ISP's to be posting on here. But they can't find the money for a lousy $50.00 converter box? Nuf sed. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Ellen
Location: Denton
on Feb 6, 2009 at 12:25 PM
So much breath taking news on the website today, must be "Sweeps Week" Nope, no sweeps- But thanks for noticing :) -Staff [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: glenn
Location: leonard
on Feb 6, 2009 at 12:21 PM
I hate that KXII is doing this, because it means I'll not be able to watch It anymore, I enjoyed watching it, but because of the en-effecencies of the DTV Converter and the location I'm in I will have to watch something else, So, one more viewer lost. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Anonymous
on Feb 6, 2009 at 12:17 PM
Why the rush KXII. even the feds saw fit to give everyone more time why not you. I am amazed at all the people who think $50.00 is no deal. I am fed up with the elite attatude. And as far a the $40.00 coupons they are not yet avialable. So it was nice (somewhat) watching you. bye [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Bill
Location: Walters ok.
on Feb 6, 2009 at 11:50 AM
I Like That You Will Be Able To Increase Power. I Love To Watch Ch.12 & MyTv On Digital But Not Always Able To Get It. I Have Rabbit Ears Antenna And I Will Soon Purchase An Outdoor Antenna With A 20db Signal Amplifier Behind it. When I Lived In Duncan It Was Great. But Now I Live A Little Bit Further Away. I Just Love All Your Programming.I did A Channel Scan A month Ago And I Do Have 12-1 12-2 & 12-3 And I Am not Going To do Another Scan. And I Really Don't Want To Have To Depend On Kswo Ch.7 for the news as alot of people around are sick of the repeating the same news over & Over. I love Ch.12 Because Of The Fresh News You Bring In.Thank You & God Bless.And Good Luck in The Digital Transition. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: My Opinion
Location: Ardmore
on Feb 6, 2009 at 10:52 AM
I agree with Aaron and those that think along those lines. It has been a transition in the making for years. If you just would save a few dollars a month or even a dollar week you could afford one in less than a year. I understand times are hard, but the $50 is a one time thing and you can get the $40 coupon so it would be $10. they are trying to make it as cheap as they can for people to get a converter box. People should always except stuff to be handed to them on a silver platter. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: lc
Location: sherman
on Feb 6, 2009 at 10:00 AM
I'm on cable- no problem. But there are some that can't get cable. As far as the money--the elderly already skip meds because of money-if the government didn't pay health and meds for elligals, guess what, all the elderly could get meds AND save for converter (which the government has run out of the vouchers-no money, which is why they have push the change to June). Aaron--shut up-you sound like a pompous idiot. Not everyone has the means to live like you. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Jim
Location: Bonham
on Feb 6, 2009 at 09:59 AM
Well this story doesn't acknowledge the congressional delay. Randy Wells (KXII engineer) is already on record in the Herald Democrat as saying they could accomodate the delay without too much trouble, so this boils down to saving money for KXII. KTEN said their decision would be based on what's best for viewers. For many folks it won't just be buying a converter, but forking over a lot more money to put up a bigger antenna. This is a rural area and sorry but DTV just doesn't have the propagation or margins of an analog signal. If a converter doesn't get a fairly strong signal, no picture at all. I still don't know what's going to happen to people served by translators (KXII has at least one of those). While you may get a clearer picture, most broadcasters (KXII included) have opted to maximize revenue by degrading the primary HD channel to cram extra channels into the bit stream and the govt made $20Billion selling analog airspace. Oh yeah DTV was done to help the consumer all right. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: greg
Location: honey grove
on Feb 6, 2009 at 09:34 AM
At least I won't have to hear about how bad the economy is and how many people are getting laid off from their jobs for awhile.Goodbye channel 12 I'll catch it on the net. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: AmericanGirl
on Feb 6, 2009 at 09:27 AM
If Congress said wait, how is KXII getting away with turning off the analog? When the wind blows or someone is walking around in the room, the digital signal w/converter box turns into no signal or a frozen picture. This is with rabbit ears. Yeah, this is what I want to watch. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Observer of the Obvious
Location: Texoma
on Feb 6, 2009 at 08:46 AM
Since they made this official over two years ago, anyone who wanted to could have put away two lousy bucks a month and easily afforded a converter box by now. I don't have a lot of income, so I plan and budget for the things I want/need. The problem is, all of these slackers who are wanting to hide behind the poor/fixed income tag are just not the types to budget or plan. They will be no more ready for the switch to digital in June than they are now. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: I knew
Location: tish
on Feb 6, 2009 at 08:43 AM
I did what they said and got the coupons. The coupon left me only paying just a couple of dollars for my box. I love it, I get six channels instead of 2. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: OOTO
Location: Texoma
on Feb 6, 2009 at 08:42 AM
What? You mean KXII isn't going to reward the slackers by waiting another 4 months? [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Zyklon B
Location: The Voice of Reason
on Feb 6, 2009 at 08:16 AM
Knock, knock, anybody home??? Wake up KXII. Congress delayed the transition yesterday. Hello??? Hello??? No, Congress actually delayed the deadline for stations to sign off analog for good. The law didn't delay the transition. It just prolongs it. -Staff [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: James
Location: Sherman
on Feb 6, 2009 at 07:45 AM
For those of you complaining.. They Have been warning you for years. If you cant save 50 bucks In YEARS. Sell your TV and by some food... [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Joe Satriani
Location: Ambrose
on Feb 6, 2009 at 06:51 AM
I agree with Aaron. No 50 bucks no watchy tv. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Viewer
Location: Howe
on Feb 6, 2009 at 06:50 AM
We have a converter box and more than 70% of the time the signal is weak or not at all! KXII better fix this by Saturday, it's really affecting our programs. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Paula
Location: Sherman
on Feb 6, 2009 at 05:10 AM
I agree with Nicer. Aaron, if you have so much money, then WHY don't you check to see if maybe you can help out some of those people and buy them a box. That is the least you can do. You must have a job that is 100% safe. There are a lot of people who are losing their jobs or have lost their job and can't afford to buy a box. $50.00 is a lot of money to some people. That was a down right mean comment and you should apologize, but I know we won't see it, cause you only know how to be mean. You will probably need help at some point of your life and if you do, think about all the things you have said about others. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: mcloven
Location: corpus christi
on Feb 6, 2009 at 04:57 AM
Gazillion, thats alot, and where do they store that many boxes Aron [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Tim
Location: Van Alstyne
on Feb 6, 2009 at 04:03 AM
Well, I spent money to upgrade for digital TV and so far the signal is not strong enough for me to get ANY picture from any local channels. At least I was getting some sort of picture on analog. Looks like I'll be stuck without local TV unless them boosting the signal on Saturday makes any difference. Been nice watching you KXII! [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: ana
Location: sherman
on Feb 6, 2009 at 01:22 AM
Wal-Mart has them for a decent price, and people can still apply for the coupon that gives $40 off. The coupon can be used anywhere the converter box is sold. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Anonymous
on Feb 5, 2009 at 11:44 PM
WalMart has tons of converter boxes too. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Nicer Than You
Location: Somewhere
on Feb 5, 2009 at 10:35 PM
That is rude...so if someone can't afford a 50.00 converter box they shouldn't be allowed to watch TV? I am sure there are alot of elderly people on fixed incomes that can not afford a box and the television is all they have. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: anonymous
Location: OK
on Feb 5, 2009 at 09:57 PM
The transition is just stupid. Making people switch after all of these years... Who cares that it is a better picture, those of us with regular TV's really don't care. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Aaron
Location: Sherman
on Feb 5, 2009 at 09:47 PM
For anyone that would be complaining, they have a gazillion Converter boxes at Best Buy. If you can't afford 50 bucks to buy one then you probably don't even need to be watching TV. [ 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.
Good News! DirecTv shows to be putting on KXII and KTEN in November 2009.
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So when is 12.3 (Fox) going to get fixed?!? I can't take much more of the choppiness, pauses and out of synch-ness w/ the audio. I'm trying to be patient.
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Jennifer: you're right; I've seen that folks are having trouble even in Sherman. A lot of things could cause problems even in a strong signal area: the antenna may be poorly oriented; there could be something blocking the signal, etc. Anyone having trouble should experiment - they might get lucky and find a "hot spot" like cgd in Stratford did. (Cable is a different situation: if you have cable and can't get KXII, you need to complain to your cable co. - after all you're paying them to send you a good signal.) Whitewright is 45 miles "as the crow flies" from KXII's transmitter near Madill: farther than Sherman, but rabbit ears could still work. Try aligning them east/west: you might be able to get both KXII 12 from the north and WFAA 8 from the south! If rabbit ears won't work, consider a new antenna (usually you can return an indoor antenna if it doesn't help, but ask) but a different TV or converter box probably won't work any better than the ones you already have.
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John: KXII needs to give you a paycheck for trying to help in doing all of this. Let me tell you, after reading your most recent postings, I went home last night and moved my tv to the other side of the room (NE wall) and I get KXII now!!! Both of the tv antenna thingies are straight up and down, but I was able to watch NCIS last night crystal clear. I am VERY GRATEFUL for all of your help...thank you thank you thank you!!! Thank you John! -from the Staff
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Arleen: in my opinion the RCA indoor antennas are just too small to work well on VHF, but unlike cgd in Statford, you're probably close enough for rabbit ears. Here are some hints that might work: if possible, set your rabbit ears along a north-facing exterior wall of your home (so the TV signal has to pass through as little as possible), and up high away from anything metal (atop a bookshelf would be good). Flatten them out and extend them east/west to about six feet total length (three feet for each "ear"). Then hook the rabbit ears to your converter box, hook your converter box to your TV, and rescan. If this is a lousy location for your TV, temporarily use a portable TV or run a long cable from the converter box to your TV. Once you get it working you can experiment with more convenient places for the rabbit ears and converter box.
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john in dallas, I also want to thank you for all your input. you have been the only source of information that gives clear able to understand explanations. now knowing im taking a chance of sounding stupid i do have a question for you. i determined i live about 67mi from Madill. from all accounts Madill is operating at full power. from what i have read that only extended the viewing area abt 30mi which is still out of my range. you mentioned previously i might have to get an outside or attic antenna. from other comments people have these plus digital tvs cable etc and some live within 25-30 miles of the towers and still cant get a decent signal. i dont want to invest in addition equipment if its not going to help. what am i missing? thanks again for your knowledge.
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staff why would anyone want to leave their email or tele # with their comment. with all the previous haters that left their mean demeaning comments that would just give them more opportunities to contact people. just one more comment to those jerks, there is only one person who can pass judgement and God help them on Judgement Day! back to staff, i have called and emailed numerous times with no response. what can you tell anyone differently when we have followed all instructions with no avail!!! i dont blame kxii i know this transition was initiated thru government. what is upsetting and frustrating as others have stated is from the very beginning we were led to believe all you needed was a converter box to continue watching tv. nothing about getting special antennas,distances you live from the towers,etc. and finally why go spend more money when other comments indicate they have digital tvs,outside anntenas,cable and they still cant pick up a decent signal. frustated & disappointed!
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Well then I must be in the 10% that "re-scanning" just doesn't work for. I have tried both rabbit ears & one of the new uhf/vhf RCA indoor antennas with no luck, I have tried with and without the converter box. I am probably within 30 miles of Madill,OK, I have a new digital TV but since KXII dropped their UHF feed I no longer receive their reception either. My satelite company is DirectTV and we can not receive our local channels thru the satelite feed. I am frustrated at wasting hours & hours this weekend trying different configurations & "re-scanning" but nothing has worked. I am disappointed to lose CBS but it seems to be requiring TV viewers of this station to take a major step backwards in time to have to go out & purchase an ugly outside antenna to get reception. So as the person below said, I guess I'll be giving up CBS and KXII too.
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John, thanks for clarifying. i double checked my antenna and it is for both uhf and vhf. and maybe i am too far away now. unfortunately, when oklahoma city does their conversion (which apparently is postponed until June), I will get something other than the kten channels. again, thanks for listening & responding. you seem to know quiet a bit and i for one appreciate it, because kxii doesn't seem to be able to keep up with all the angry viewers - hahahaha. guess life goes on without ............hahahaha If you'd leave a email or phone when you submit your comment, we'd be glad to contact you to try and help you rescan in KXII. Our success rate is above 90% helping people rescan in KXII. -Staff
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Just to clarify, I don't work for KXII or any other TV station; I'm just a regular fellow like the rest of you. I'm not sure whether KXII is at full power yet. Friday there was a crawl at the top of this article explaining that KXII was at reduced power for equipment upgrades which would take several days, but the crawl is gone now. Hopefully their upgrades are done. Anyway, I do think the DTV transition was oversold; few were told that a weak signal before DTV might well turn into no signal after, or that you couldn't tell whether a station was UHF or VHF from its channel number anymore! My best guess is cgd's antennas work really well for UHF but aren't so good for VHF. KTEN's digital signal is UHF, and KXII's used to be until the switchover, so that would explain the problem. The solution would be an indoor VHF antenna; unfortunately Stratford may be too far from Madill for rabbit ears (amplified or not), and I don't know of anything better you can buy.
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Okay John, I've done everything these articles have said to do. I still do not get kxii. I guess I won't either. I don't understand what happened from when you first turned it on and I COULD get it to now. I don't want to have to purchase an antenna outside my house. I've already purchased 2 new indoor antennas and 2 converter boxes. This transition was not supposed to cost consumers like this. I guess I'll just have to be happy with kten channels 10.1 and 10.2 & doppler channel. I watch ONE program on NBC (ER) and one program on FOX (Terminator). All the rest of my programming was CBS. I was hoping to catch this season on re-runs. I guess I'll be giving up cbs and kxii.
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I received Ch 12 up to last week on 2/20 noticed nothing I do will pick up their signal. I have a new digital TV, even purchased the converter to see if that would help...still nothing. What a disappointment! I have Direct TV & can not get local channels. Now I can only get Channel 10. Channel 10 is further away, I don't understand what is wrong. Is Channel XXII purposely trying to cut it's view audience? If I were an advertiser I'd be upset at all the local viewers who are no longer able to see my paid advertisements.
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When is 12.3 (Fox) going to stop the constant video pauses (approx. every second) that make watching unbearable. On the rare occasions that the actual show doesn't hiccup then the commercials will. This annoyance makes our eyes bleed and our brains have migraines to try to watch it.
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Why is KXII not as clear as the other HD channels in Paris, thru Suddenlink? There is also a static line that travels from the bottom of the screen to the top.
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We have recieved channel 12 for many years & even better than channel 10 without a roof top antenna, until the switch. I have done everything the engineer told us to do & still nothing!!! I am continually disappointed in te DTV transition, it has not been better for me & has only cost me time & money.KXII Operations Manager, Bryan Norman said "It's also going to grow the coverage area by as much as 20 miles in every direction," So much for better coverage, apparently the coverage area isn't as large as before the switch. Please do something about this,I love your channel & am trying to be understanding in this whole transition process. Thank You, Kim
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