Time to rescan! ABC7 improves over-the-air signal

March 18, 2013 (CHICAGO) (WLS) -- Rescan to ensure you have the best signal!

If you saw a message on your TV about rescanning please click here FIRST.

On March 18, 2013, ABC7 is making improvements to its over-the-air broadcast signal. Viewers who have a TV or DTV converter box that receives ABC7 over-the-air may need to rescan their set NOW. To rescan your receiver, simply follow the instructions below.

If you need additional help please call our support hotline at (312) 750-7052.

Here are the steps to rescan your DTV receiver:

1. Follow the manufacturer's recommended procedure for auto-scan or a re-scan of channels (**NOTE: this process is usually accessed from the "MENU" or "SETUP" button on your remote control).

If you still CAN NOT receive ABC7 follow these steps to DOUBLE scan your DTV receiver:

1. Unplug the antenna from your digital television or DTV converter box.
2. Follow the manufacturer's recommended procedure for auto-scan or a re-scan of channels (System should find zero channels).
3. Unplug the power from the digital TV or DTV converter box for at least one minute.
4. Plug the digital TV or DTV converter box back into the wall.
5. Re-attach the antenna to the digital TV or DTV converter box.
6. Follow the manufacturer's recommended procedure for auto-scan or re-scan of channels.

• DTV Manuals: Check here for many popular DTV converter operations manuals

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