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Digital TV Transition

Rescan Your Coverter Box or Digital TV
WTLV NBC12 and WJXX ABC25 are now switched to digital signals. If you have a converter box or digital TV you need to rescan to pick up the digital channels.

Cable, satellite, and other paid TV subscribers don't need to do anything to receive digital television service. But, if you receive your television signal through a rooftop antenna or rabbit ears and your television set is an older analog set, you need to act now if you haven't already. You will need to purchase a digital-to-analog converter box, buy a digital television set or subscribe to cable or satellite.

For more information, go to www.dtv.gov or call 1-888-CALL-FCC (1-888-225-5322).

To apply for coupons through the DTV Converter Box Coupon program call 1-888-DTV-2009.

DTV Reception Maps
Click here to view the FCC DTV Reception Maps

DTV Tutorial:
Click here to watch video

Setting up your converter box: 
Click here for a printable guide

Rescan for new locations of stations: 
Due to the realignment of some station channels, you will have to rescan the frequencies on your TV tuner or digital converter box in order to find the new locations.

Click here to get instructions for rescanning with your converter box.

IMPORTANT:  Some stations will be broadcasting on VHF bandwidths.  UHF-only antennas, which are popular purchases, will not pick up VHF signals.  Some antennas pick up both VHF and UHF signals.  For more information on antennas, click here.

Reconnect with Digital Channels
If you have difficulty receiving our over-the air signals as a result of our shutoff of analog services, click here for general options you can utilize to re-connect with our digital channels

Have questions? 
Call 1-888-CALL-FCC (1-888-225-5322)

For the hearing or speech-impaired:

Call 1-888-TELL-FCC (888-835-5322)

Digital Coverage Information: 
FCC information can be found on the following websites regarding the coverage maps for digital reception.

www.fcc.gov/dtv/markets/
www.dtv.gov/maps
www.dtv.gov
www.dtvtransition.org
www.antennaweb.org
www.dtvanswers.com
www.ntia.doc.gov
www.antennapoint.com
www.antennasdirect.com

Click here to download 5 simple steps to upgrade to digital television.

 

Phone

  • Call the FCC at 1-888-CALL-FCC (1-888-225-5322)
  • Call First Coast News at (904)354-1212

    E-mail

    E-mail Us dtv@firstcoastnews.com

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    Why the transition to Digital TV...

    As you probably have heard, American television is undergoing its biggest change since regular over-the-air broadcasts began more than 60 years ago. By June12, most TV stations will have discontinued the analog broadcasts we've watched for decades, joining those that have already gone to all-digital broadcasts. At that point, every full-power station in the country will transmit only digital TV (DTV) signals.

    There are many good reasons for moving to digital. DTV will enhance day-to-day TV viewing, with more free channels to better picture and sound quality. The transition to digital broadcasts also frees up space on the airwaves, enabling better public-safety communications, improved emergency response, and faster wireless Internet services.

    You might have to take some action. To enjoy this new, improved viewing, you must either have a newer TV set or a convertor box that enables your older TV to receive digital signals from an antenna. It may take a little effort to get the right setup initially, with occasional updates to get all the available channels. Any TV connected to a for-pay service from a cable, satellite, or phone company should continue to work as it does now.

    This section is designed to help simply the process of upgrading to digital TV. First of all determine if you are already "DTV-ready" and don't need to do anything more to enjoy digital TV's advantages.Click here to see if you are ready. If you aren't ready there is information to evaluate your options: either buying a new television set or buying a converter box that will work with your current TV. You will also find information to help get the best reception from your existing antenna; if your antenna won't work, there is information to step you through the process of buying a new one. Finally there are tips that can help nearly everyone get the most out of DTV.

    Click here to download 5 simple steps to upgrade to digital television.

    National DTV Conversion Hotline

    Call 1-888-DTV-2009 for more information on the June 12, 2009 Digital TV Conversion.

    WJXX Service Change Notice

    as of June 12, 2009

    In connection with the nationwide transition to digital television, WJXX will terminate analog service on June 12, 2009 at 12:01 midnight, and will continue broadcasting exclusively on its digital channel. Due to a change in the station's transmission site, viewers in the following areas, Northern Marion County, North central, Central and Southeastern Alachua County, Western Union County, and Southeastern Columbia County, may not be able to receive WJXX over the air on digital channel 25.1. At the same time, there will a substantial increase in service provided to viewers in Flagler County, FL, and in Camden and Charlton Counties, GA.

    For more information about receiving WJXX at your particular address, go to www.DTV.gov/maps, call the FCC's Call Center at 1-888-CALL-FCC, (the TTY number is 1-888-TELL-FCC), or visit the WJXX website at www.firstcoastnews.com or call us at 904-354-1212, or 904-633-8803.

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