What is Digital Television (DTV)?
Digital Television is Here—Make the Switch Today
KCTS 9 now broadcasts three digital channels. After June 12, 2009, KCTS 9 and all other full-power television stations in the United States will broadcast exclusively via a digital signal, replacing the traditional analog format that has been used since TV’s inception. This is important news for KCTS 9 viewers, so we want to ensure you are prepared.
Make the Switch Today
If you receive your TV signal by antenna on an analog set, you will need to take some simple steps to continue receiving broadcast signals after June 2009. To ensure you and your family enjoy a smooth transition, use the chart below or visit our frequently asked questions page for more information.
If your TV tuner is analog |
If your TV tuner is digital |
|
Over-the-air |
Buy a converter box Buy a new TV Subscribe to a paid service |
No action needed* |
Cable or Satellite |
Check with your provider* |
No action needed* |
*Most cable and satellite providers already utilize digital signals and will continue to serve customers through the digital transition, though you may require additional equipment or service to receive the digital signal.
Why Switch to DTV?
This switch has been mandated by Congress. DTV will revolutionize your viewing experience by giving you the opportunity to enjoy more channels and better picture quality at no extra cost. Digital TV offers three different KCTS 9 channels:- KCTS 9 HD, our original primary channel, now in high definition format.*
- KCTS 9 Create, the best in lifestyle and how-to programming.
- KCTS 9 V-Me: The quality and integrity of public television, en español.
*Standard definition (SD) television sets equipped with a digital tuner or converter box will show the channel in a down-converted format automatically. You do not need an HD set to view this channel.
