Wednesday, February 4, 2009 - The U.S. House of Representatives passed a law
changing the date of the DTV transition to June 12, 2009 and we expect
President Obama to sign the bill into law in the coming days. The
legislation preserves the right of stations to terminate analog prior to
June 12 as long as stations follow the rules established by the FCC. The
Act also extends the coupon program until July 31, 2009, and requires the
National Telecommunications and Information Administration to issue, upon
request, replacement coupons for each coupon that expires without being
redeemed.
WNIN DTV Info Workshops
Do you have questions about the change to Digital TV?
WNIN will be offering free workshops in area communities over the next several months.
Topics will include:
What is DTV?
Why is the DTV transition happening?
How does the change affect you and your equipment?
Do you need a converter box?
How do you get free coupons for converter boxes?
Will your antenna still work?
We encourage you to attend and let us address your concerns.
Upcoming Workshops
For upcoming dates to workshops concerning the transition, please contact Vicki Paris at (812) 423-2973 x129.
Trying to Tune In To WNIN Digital TV?
We are presently broadcasting a full power digital signal, however the FCC has required us to use a directional antenna to eliminate interference with an analog station in Missouri. Unfortunately, this greatly reduces our signal strength in the Evansville viewing area. This situation will end at the analog shutdown in June 2009. At that time we will commence broadcasting with full power using an omni directional antenna.
With a little effort you should be able to receive WNIN’s digital channels 9-1 and 9-2. Adjusting your antenna towards our transmitter in Booneville, IN may solve your problem. If not, it may be necessary to use an antenna that amplifies the signal. Once you make changes, don’t forget to have your receiver search again for available channels.
Numerous viewers throughout the Evansville area have reported that their reception of WNIN's DTV signal is excellent. Once your antenna is properly oriented you should be able to view your favorite WNIN programs both in standard and high definition.
All DTV converter boxes are not alike. Of the converter boxes that have Electronic Program Guides, for example, the majority only display "now" & "next" programs in the guide. Some other converters list programs farther in advance.
The following models have been recommended for the best reception, availability of an onscreen program guide and stereo sound:
COSHIP N9900T
ECHOSTAR TR-40
GE 22727
DIGITAL STREAM DTX9950
Access HD DTA1010-U
For more information visit dtvanswers.com or attend one of our workshops listed above. For information about $40 government coupons visit dtv2009.gov.
We are presently broadcasting a full power digital signal, however the FCC has required us to use a directional antenna to eliminate interference with an analog station in Missouri. Unfortunately, this greatly reduces our signal strength in the Evansville viewing area. This situation will end at the analog shutdown in June 2009. At that time we will commence broadcasting with full power using an omni directional antenna.