Jul 27, 2009 2:17 pm US/Central
CBS 11 Improving Signal Strength
FORT WORTH (CBS 11) ―
In order to improve reception for North Texas television viewers who use antennas, CBS 11 will begin transmitting a stronger digital signal on the UHF band beginning Tuesday, Aug. 4 at 11 a.m.
Cable and satellite TV subscribers should not be affected and do not need to take any action. However, viewers who receive their television signals via antennas will need to re-scan their converter boxes and/or digital TV tuners after 11 a.m. on Aug. 4 to receive the higher-powered signal on channel 11-1.
"We're happy to make this move to the UHF band to accommodate those who have had difficulty receiving our VHF signal since the digital TV transition," said CBS 11 President and General Manager Steve Mauldin. "We believe that this will make it easier for our over-the-air viewers to watch their favorite news and entertainment programs."
Since the June 12 transition to digital television, a number of viewers in markets across the country, including Dallas-Fort Worth, have been unable to receive various stations broadcasting on VHF channels. The problems have been attributed to factors including outside interference, insufficient signal strength (which is regulated by the FCC) and inadequate antennas.
CBS 11 employees will staff a special hotline, 877-TEXAS-11 following the switch to answer any viewer questions and provide technical assistance.
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