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Frequently
Asked Questions Q. Is KWVT on
cable? A. KWVT is on Country
Cable and Capitol Cable. If you have another provider, call your cable
provider and ask them to add KWVT channel 17. We suggest that you be prepared
to mention some of the programs you are interested in watching, especially
our local programs! Q. Will
Comcast include Channel 17? ... Does Comcast have enough space to include it? Q. I have
cable. I still want to keep cable, but I want to see your station too. I
tried connecting an antenna, but couldn’t get channel 17. Any suggestions? A. Make sure
it is a UHF antenna, then switch to the antenna and try tuning your TV to
channel 68 (most TV’s will tune in to KWVT on channel 68 while set to cable
mode). Otherwise you will need to consult the owners manual for your TV to change from the cable mode
to the “broadcast” or “antenna” mode. Install an A / B switch so you can
switch between the antenna and cable input. Q. What
direction would I need to aim an antenna to get your station? A. Channel 17 is
transmitting from the Eagle Crest area of the West Salem hills. (Near the
intersection of Eagle Crest Rd. and Orchard Heights Rd.) Q. I can see your station, but my reception is
poor. What can I do? A. Install a
better receive antenna. - note: In early spring 2008, we will install a new
transmitter and antenna. KWVT will have 17 times more power, and a much wider
coverage pattern. Q. How can I find out what’s on your station?
A. KWVT is
listed on several online listing services. Alternatively, we have a pdf file
available by clicking here.
Q. Why should
I put up an antenna? A. As
broadcasters move to digital television, over the air signals have the
potential to offer quality far superior to cable or satellite. Q. What
happens when Analog Television broadcasting is replaced by Digital
Television? A. Since
Low-Power TV stations are not yet required to switch to digital, we have not
set a date for converting channel 17 to digital. However, we expect to have a
new digital station on the air in
just a few months in the Salem area. Q. How many
channels are available over the air? A. Salem is in
the coverage area of about 11 analog stations, and 9 digital (DTV) stations.
Since digital multicasting allows stations to air more than one program you
should expect to receive 20 or more digital program channels. Q. Do we
really need another station? A. Yes, Salem
needs a local television station. Being in the shadow of Portland, it is very
difficult to get out the word about local events, community issues and local
business resources. Q. What about
the Local Programming? A. KWVT is a
locally owned station, and it is our goal to provide a variety of quality
local programs to generate wider interest in our station. For example, our
local programs have included: Garden Time, Salem Stampede Basketball, Cascade
Surge Soccer, a Jackson Rayne magic show, football games from high
schools around the Willamette Valley, BAW Wrestling and Your Northwest Teen
News. Other local programs are being developed. Q.
Albany-Lebanon-Corvallis don't have any local TV... You should consider
raising your power or moving to Albany. A. We will be
raising our power on channel 17. We also have 2 applications for the
Albany-Lebanon-Corvallis area - check back for more information. Q. Why can’t I
get your station in Portland? A. It simply
isn’t possible to adequately cover both Salem and Portland with one Low-Power
TV station. If the opportunity becomes available, we will expand to Portland
as well, but Portland already has several ‘cookie-cutter’ stations, and as we
said before, Salem needs a local television station. Submit your questions: info@kwvtsalem.com |
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