DTV On the Air

KFXB is now transmitting digital television (DTV) on local channel 40.1* DTV offers a number of advantages over analog broadcasting. Such as a clearer and sharper picture, no reception ghosting, improved sound and on screen television listings. Check our coverage map to see if you are in our viewing area.
KFXB is also on many Cable systems .

And coming soon to KFXB multiple channels of Christian television such as channel 40.1 , 40.2, 40.3, 40.4! Right now KFXB is transmitting Standard Definition (SD) Television signals on its DTV channel. But as HDTV source material (programs) become available they may be presented also.

What is required to view digital television?
For many it may be as simple as adding a black box much like a cable box to your existing television.

Or buying a new television with a built in DTV tuner. The price of digital television equipment is falling rapidly.



New DTV equipment will need to installed and maintained at our studio and tower site. Please pray for us that we can continue to broadcast the gospel of Jesus Christ. And Prayerfully consider becoming a financial partner with the station. We are supported by viewers like you.

More information:



DTV Rescan

http://www.dtv.gov/video_audio.html

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* Channel 43 equals 40.1 why?
Program and System Information Protocol (PSIP) is data that is transmitted along with a station’s DTV signal that tells DTV receivers important information about the station and what is being broadcast. The most important function of PSIP is to provide a method for DTV receivers to identify a DTV station and to determine how a receiver can tune to it. PSIP identifies both the DTV channel and the associated NTSC (analog) channel. It helps maintain the current channel branding because DTV receivers will electronically associate the two channels making it easy for viewers to tune to the DTV station even if they do not know the channel number.

In addition to identifying the channel number, PSIP tells the receiver whether multiple program channels are being broadcast and, if so, how to find them. It identifies whether the programs are closed captioned, conveys V-chip information , if data is associated with the program, and much more. If broadcasters do not include properly encoded PSIP data in their DTV signals, receivers may not correctly identify and tune to the station. Therefore, it is vital that all broadcasters understand PSIP and include the data in their DTV stations signals. PSIP is a mandatory Advanced Television Systems Committee (ATSC) Standard. http://www.psip.org/psip_reasons.html

For the latest Government information on DTV please visit this site. www.dtv.gov