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DTV and HDTV information

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Click here for antenna information, DTV troubleshooting help
and a mail-in form if you're having trouble with the DTV conversion

 

For some reason, some converter boxes have trouble clearing out the analog signals on high VHF channels.

You can  try the process below as it has resolved problems for some of our other viewers. 

  • The fact that you were watching us on Channel 36 and that channel is still scanned into your TV or converter box may be blocking the rescan for our new Channel 12 signal.

  • Unplug the TV and converter box from the wall and disconnect the antenna cable from the TV or converter box (if you're using one).

  • Wait 5 minutes, then plug the TV set and the converter box (if you're using one) back into the wall (DO NOT reconnect the antenna).

  • Next - scan for channels with the antenna disconnected. (This will clear out all channels)

  • After the scan completes, reconnect the antenna and scan again.  This time the scan will find available signals and program them into your TV, hopefully along with Channel 12.


Call in with your DTV questions

 Digital, HDTV, High Definition. TV used to be as simple as flipping a switch and sitting down. If you're confused, don't worry. We will continue to research and post articles and links here.
If you have specific questions about ABC12 programming, click here to write to us

 ABC12 is now broadcasting a digital signal
 Be sure to re-scan your channels

Click here for a downloadable converter re-scanning guide

If you or someone you know has problems receiving the ABC12 antenna signal, try these DTV troubleshooting tips: 
ABC12 will now broadcast a VHF signal. Make sure you have a VHF antenna
Point your antenna toward the ABC12 transmitter in Chesaning
If your signal suddenly disappears, re-scan your TV or converter box, especially on June 12
Make sure you have a converter box or a TV set with a built-in digital tuner
For further assistance, dial 1-888-CALL-FCC, or phone WJRT directly at 1-800-672-6230

 

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VIDEOS: Why change to DTV? Will it be expensive? What kind of antenna will I need?

Download a list of frequently asked questions and answers

Getting the signal on your digital antenna from antennapoint.com

Click here for an interactive tutorial

Click here to find out if you're in our DTV reception area

REMEMBER TO RE-SCAN YOUR CHANNELS AFTER THE DTV TRANSITION

You don't need cable to watch ABC12-TV. All you need is an antenna and a digital tuner.

Tune in to 12.1, 12.2 or 12.3 to see all of your favorite ABC12 programs

Charter Cable offers ABC12-TV at these channel positions:

HDTV 782
DTV2 430
DTV3 431

You can find ABC12-TV on Comcast Cable at these channel positions:

HDTV 231
DTV2 292
DVT3 293

You can also get weather 24 hours a day, 7 days a week:

Comcast Cable: Channel 293
Charter Cable: Channel 431

If you subscribe to TVC Cable in the Lennon area,
use these channels to watch ABC12 programming.

For Basic Subscribers:
Channel 2 WJRT (analog) Channel 114 WJRT-DT-HD

For digital subscribers:
Channel 2 WJRT (analog)
HDTV Channel 135
DTV2 Channel 136
DTV3 Channel 137


DTV links & info


Digital TV converters
1-888-DTV-2009 or
http://dtv.gov/whatisdtv.html
or call 1-888-643-8809

Michigan DTV from the MAB

DTV and HDTV Q & A
DTVspeak.com
DTV.gov
DTV coalition
DTV transition
DTVanswers.com
TV antennas are coming back
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TV recycling
DTV -The final countdown
DTV reception maps
PC Magazine's DTV resources
Help your neighbors
How to aim your digital antenna
DTV Quarterly Activity Station Reports
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