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Updated: 3:04 PM Mar 22, 2007
All you need to know about KXII-HD
Get up to speed with what's going on in the world of KXII-HD, DTV, and KXII's family of networks.
Posted: 3:41 PM Feb 19, 2007 |
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KXII HD & Over-The-Air Reception FAQs
Q. Can I get KXII over the air, without a cable or satellite connection?
A. Yes. KXII, KXII-DT , Fox Texoma, and MyTexoma can be received with the use of an antenna or in some cases simple “rabbit ears” depending on your location.
Q. Since you are transmitting HDTV, can I still get analog over the air on my current TV, or do I need a new one?
A. KXII analog is still broadcast as it always has been on Ch. 12 in the Texoma area. This can be received with any conventional TV set.
Q. How about HDTV and Fox Texoma and MyTexoma?
A. For KXII-DT, Fox Texoma, and MyTexoma, you need an HDTV tuner or receiver. Many HDTV sets have built-in tuners, however some do not (check before you buy).
Q. Can I get these with my existing TV set?
A. Conventional or existing TV sets can receive these with the use of an external “set top box” HDTV tuner, available at major retail outlets.
Q. What is channel mapping?
A. HDTV tuners “map” or assign channel #s to a program stream based on information sent along with it. For example, KXII-HD is actually broadcast on Ch 20 UHF, but your tuner will “map” it to Ch. 12.1, and that is how it will appear. Fox Texoma will “map” to Ch. 12.3.
Q. So what kind of antenna do I need, one for Ch. 12 VHF or 20 UHF?
A. You need a UHF antenna to pick up this signal, because it’s actually on Ch. 20 UHF.
Q: How far away from the station tower is the HDTV broadcast available?
A: The digital signal coverage area replicates the analog signal coverage area. Anywhere that channel 12 can be received the digital channel can be received. Because the analog signal is a VHF signal and the digital signal is a UHF signal, an antenna capable of receiving both signals is required. Someone who lives within 20 or 30 miles of the transmitter can probably receive KXII, Fox Texoma, and My Texoma on the digital tier with an indoor digital antenna as long as they don't have a metal roof or metal siding on their home.
Q: Why aren't some shows shown in high definition?
A: Not all programming is captured with HD cameras. Most CBS and Fox primetime and sporting events will be in HD. As the humber of HDTVs in households continues to increase, so will the amount of programs in HD.
There's no such thing as a dumb question about new technology. We're glad to answer whatever questions you have as DTV and HDTV become part of everyday life. Email your question or comment here.
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.
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.
