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Frequently
Asked Questions
Q.
Is KWVT on cable?
A. KWVT is on Minet channel 10, Country Cable
channel 52, and Capitol Cable channel 7. We are also on part
of the WB Cable system in Silverton and Mt. Angel. If you have
another provider, call your cable provider and ask them to add
KWVT and KSLM. 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?
A. They continue to
tell us “It’s not going to happen”.Comcast
continues to say there isn't space on their system. Although our
signal is available to them at no cost, they don’t see
this as a source of revenue either. The KWVT signal now covers
over 796,000 households in the mid-valley and Comcast only reaches
57,000 households in Marion and Polk counties, so it’s easy
to understand that they see KWVT as competition for advertising
dollars. They will not add our stations unless there is
a very substantial customer demand.
Q. I want to keep
cable, but I want to see your stations too. I tried connecting an
antenna, but couldn’t get channel 17. Any suggestions?
A.
Make sure it is a UHF antenna, and try aiming the antenna toward
the West Salem hills. Rescan the channels on your converter box or
digital TV. Then install an A / B switch so you can switch between
the antenna and cable.
Q. I keep hearing about KWVT and
KSLM, but I can't see your station. What can I do?
A. We are
planning new digital transmitters in Portland, Newberg, Albany,
Bend and other locations. This will greatly enhance and expand our
coverage. If you are not able to view our station, please rescan
the channels on your converter box or digital TV.
Q. What
direction would I need to aim an antenna to get your station?
A.
We are presently transmitting from the Eagle Crest area of the
West Salem hills. (Near the intersection of Eagle Crest Rd. and
Orchard Heights Rd.)
Q. How can I find out what’s on
your station?
A. KWVT and KSLM are listed on most online
listing services, and KWVT is listed in the Statesman Journal TV
listings. Alternatively, we have a pdf file available online: KWVT
Schedule / KSLM
Schedule
Q.
Why should I put up an antenna?
A. With the change to digital
television, over the air signals offer quality far superior to
cable or satellite, and many stations “multicast”,
providing more programming choices.
Q. How many channels
are available over the air?
A. Salem is in the coverage area of
about 10 digital (DTV) stations. Since digital multicasting allows
stations to air more than one program you should receive 24 or
more digital program channels. Some areas may receive stations
from Eugene as well.
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 strengthen our
communities and to generate wider interest in our station. We
offer many quality local programs, and more are being developed.
This is a slow process, as we do not receive government funding,
nor do we have wealthy investors financing our station. Local
programming is aired as businesses recognize the promotional value
of sponsoring a local station, and advertise on KWVT.
Q.
What about Local News?
A. It’s something we definitely
want to do. You live here - we don’t have to tell you how
most mid valley news is ignored by the Portland stations. We also
believe KWVT is an ideal resource to get out the word about
mid-valley events, community issues and local business. But, it’s
also relatively expensive to produce news, so we are looking for
businesses to commit to sponsor local news and weather.
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. Salem needs a truly local
television station, not another Portland station pretending to
serve Salem and the mid-valley. UPDATE: We have
a construction permit for a new transmitter to be located in
Portland. Until then, our upgraded Salem transmitter reaches some
of the Portland area.
Q. Albany-Lebanon-Corvallis don't
have any local TV... You should consider raising your power or
moving to Albany.
A. Channel 38 should be on the air mid 2010.
Additionally, you may be able to receive our more powerful DTV
station from Salem.
Q. Will you be expanding your coverage
to other areas?
A. Yes. We will be expanding our coverage to
areas including Eugene, Portland, Newberg, Albany, Bend and other
locations.
Submit your questions: info@kwvtsalem.com
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