DTV RECEPTION HELP

VHF digital television stations in the Dallas-Fort Worth market are channel 8, channel 11, and channel 52. You must have an antenna capable of receiving both the VHF and UHF bands to receive all of the DTV stations. If you are using a "Rabbit Ear Antenna" it may be very difficult to receive WFAA's DTV signal. "Rabbit Ear Antennas" with an RF amplifier may help. Also make sure the antenna is extended all the way and locate the antenna close to a window. The best option is to install an outdoor antenna see below.

Here is an example of a dual band (VHF/UHF) antenna:

To adjust your antenna for the best reception of WFAA-DT we suggust that you connect your antenna to your DTV receiver and scan the channels. You should then receive 8-1,8-2, and 8-3. If not try re-orienting your antenna then re-scan the channels on your converter box.

Our digital transmitter is located in Cedar Hill, Texas, which is southwest of Dallas. Therefore, having an unobstructed view and pointing your antenna toward Cedar Hill will provide the best possible signal.

If you still are still having problems, consider a better antenna or a good quality RF amplifier to boost your signal. Make sure the amplifier says VHF/UHF and NOT CATV. Wineguard and Channel Master both make good quality RF amplifiers.

If you have intermittent reception of our DTV signal and use an antenna in your attic, one problem some viewers are encountering is requiring them to move their antenna away from their air conditioning unit as it can cause interference, when it is active, and the DTV signal will be lost.

Another tip, if you channel up or channel down to 8-1 and there is no picture but your system shows good signal strength and you have performed a re-scan then try this. Disconnet the antenna coaxial cable connected to your tuner. Perform a re-scan so no channels will be learned. Re-connect the antenna coaxial cable to your tuner. Perform a re-scan.

Remember to re-scan your converter box or digital TV set, especially after June 12, to get all channels. Press menu on your remote and choose the channel scan function. Rescanning allows your televison set to find all the channels available in your area.

For questions about the DTV switch, call the FCC at 1-888-225-5322 or go to www.dtvanswers.com or www.dtv2009.gov.

Free installation instructions: 1-866-202-4596.

For antenna installation help try:

www.antennaweb.org

http://www.antennaweb.org/rep/rep_index.html

http://digitaltips.org/video/default.asp

 

There are several forums on the internet that discuss free, over the air, digital televison reception. One for the Dallas-Fort Worth television market:

http://dhtg.napurano.com/forum/tt.asp?forumid=1

Another has nationwide discussions and local discussions for the DFW area:

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=529070.