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Frequently
Asked Questions
Q.
Is KWVT on cable?
A. KWVT is on Minet, Country Cable, Scio,
Wave Broadband, Estacada and Capitol Cable. 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 1.19 million households, 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. Then 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. What direction would I need to
aim an antenna to get your station?
A. Our transmitters are
in the Eagle Crest area of the West Salem hills, Peterson Butte near
Lebanon, and Portlands West Hills.
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. 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, but, it’s
also expensive to produce news, so we are looking for
businesses to commit to sponsor local news. We are now airing
weather updates every weekday.
Q. Will you be expanding your coverage
to other areas?
A. Yes. We will be expanding our coverage to
areas including Eugene, Bend and other locations.
Submit your questions: info@kwvtsalem.com
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