KOLO 8 Makes Digital Switch Early
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Posted: 10:12 PM Jan 12, 2009
Last Updated: 2:08 PM Jan 19, 2009
Reporter: Kendra Kostelecky
Email Address: kendra.kostelecky@kolotv.com

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The broadcasting industry is set to begin transmitting exclusively in digital on February 17th, but KOLO 8 flipped the switch early turning off our analogue signal just after 11:00 AM on Monday January 12th.

With the push of a button, General Manager Nick Matesi ushered in the era of Digital for Northern Nevadans. Viewers with sets that have not had the necessary upgrades to receive a digital signal suddenly saw a warning stretched across their screens informing them of the problem.

Matesi says the station chose to make the switch for a couple of reasons. The primary impetus is the need to upgrade Channel 8 transmitters, so viewers can continue watching their favorite programs on the same channel they’ve been for more than 50 years. Currently the station is actually broadcasting over digital channel 9, but will return to Channel 8 in February.

He also cites the versatility of digital broadcasts as a big motivator for the switch. Matesi says digital makes High Definition broadcasting possible, and because the channels can be split it will create a greater variety of programming for viewers using antennas.

Some viewers may have to rescan their converter box to find the new digital signal, but most people hooked up to a cable or satellite provider will be virtually unaware of the change. If you or someone you know still needs help switching from analogue to digital please check out the website below.


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Posted by: Suzy Location: Fallon on Jan 28, 2009 at 08:17 PM
Since your station's conversion I have experienced volume problemsas well as the screen freezing. Sometimes I have had to increase the volume sooooo loud I feel like my neighbors can hear it. The screen "freezes" too. Is this something the station is working on to correct? Thanks for a response. I do have Direct TV.

Posted by: sad Location: LOVELOCK on Jan 12, 2009 at 11:12 PM
WE have no service in LOVELOCK Help our cable guy at lovelock cable PLEASE

Posted by: Mark Location: Reno, Nv. on Jan 12, 2009 at 08:19 PM
Isn't it kind of silly to continue to tell folks about the 'digital' converter change when you are now totally digital and not analog? The folks who NEED the converter box cannot see - nor hear - the information - and we who can are tired of the constant barrage of the converter information.

Posted by: Jen Location: Reno on Jan 12, 2009 at 07:38 PM
I will miss you channel 8 - you were my fav! But because there are still analog channels that won't come in when you use the converter box, and everyone else is converting on the 17th, (that I get) I have decided to stay analog, for choice. I can't afford an antenna, and live in a blockwalled (basement room) - so I have to wait until I can spend the 60.00 - I'll be missing you until then - maybe can catch you on the web - (a multi-room building, but there is no roof antenna, and won't be one)And my old rabbit ears is too antique - so I need a "gain" for digital antenna - Arghhh - Thank you! Hope to be again veiwing soon!

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