KOBF Transition Document

KOBF
TRANSITIONING
TO
DIGITAL
At 11:59 p.m. on the February 17th, KOBF will
turn off its analog TV transmitter for the last time.
This means that viewers in the Farmington, Aztec,
Bloomfield and Shiprock areas will only be able to
receive KOB, KOBF and NBC programming with a
digital TV capable receiver, or by cable or satellite.
On February 5th Congress passed legislation
moving the DTV transition date to June 12, 2009.
Many TV stations in the nation, including most in
New Mexico, decided to delay their transition until
the new date.
The conversion process began on February 4th.
The old transmitter had to go back on the air one
last time. It didn’t like it! It started having problems
almost immediately.
Unfortunately, the old transmitter won’t be able
to keep running until June 12th, which means that
KOBF has to transition now.
KOBF is not able to delay, and must switch now.
In late 2005, some viewers may remember that
KOBF was off the air for a few days. It was a difficult
time for the station. The transmitter had failed, and
in a way that was very difficult to repair. After the
transmitter was back on the air, KOBF ordered a
replacement transmitter. This new transmitter
started its life as an analog transmitter, but the plan
all along was to convert it to digital.
DTT901
RECEIVING THE KOBF DIGITAL
SIGNAL
Second, you will need an
antenna, and possibly not just any
antenna. Many older antennas will
work just fine, and some viewers
may have luck with just rabbit
ears.
DIGITAL TV TUNER
Converter Box with Analog Pass-Through
Clear Digital Picture
Say goodbye to ”fuzzy” analog channels... your old TV has never looked better!
Receiving digital signals is a
little bit different than receiving
analog signals.
On Screen Program Information
Find out what’s on TV at the touch of a button.
More Programs
See new and different TV programs on “sub-channels“ available from many digital TV stations.
Easy Remote Control
For command of the Zenith Digital TV Tuner and many other brands of TVs.
Simple Connection to TV
Using the supplied RF cable for easy hookup.
First, you will need either a
DTV converter box or a new
television with a built-in digital
tuner.
Parental Control
Manage access to TV programs with V-Chip technology.
Advanced Closed Captioning
Access closed captions using the CC button on the remote control or through the simple menu, choose fonts, sizes, colors and more
for digital closed captions.
Analog Pass-Through
Continue to receive analog signals with your TV‘s tuner without a splitter.
Energy Efficient
EnergyStar rated.
If your old antenna gives you
spotty reception, you may need a
new style. There are indoor
antennas that are designed to
handle DTV signals better than
the older models. Outdoor
antennas generally work the best.
Whatever antenna you use,
make sure that it can receive both
VHF and UHF signals.
The antenna is important
because digital signals act a little
different than what most people
are used to with analog.
A ghost in the picture on an
analog TV is just an annoyance,
but a ghost in the digital signal
may mean that the picture goes
away entirely.
Rabbit ears are especially
prone to ghosting.
Making sure that your antenna
system is also DTV ready will
provide you with the fantastic
picture quality that DTV is known
for.
DTV CONVERTER BOX COUPONS
While the funding has currently run out, you should still get in line for your DTV
converter box coupons now! Program funds should become available soon.
Call 1-888-DTV-2009 (1-888-388-2009), or go to DTV2009.gov to apply.
KOBF, 825 W. BROADWAY, FARMINGTON, NM (505) 326-1141
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THE DTV TRANSITION AND TRANSLATORS
WEB RESOURCES:
http://kob.com/DTV
http://antennaweb.org
http://www.dtv.gov
http://DTVAnswers.com
KOBF has several translators.
The translators will also be
required to switch to digital, but
there is no date by which they are
required to switch.
TOLL FREE NUMBERS:
KOBF’s translators will all
remain analog for the near future.
As funds become available the
transition to digital for KOBF
translators will begin.
(888) CALL FCC - (888) 225-5322
(866) 961-2487
KOBF TRANSLATORS
Channel
We will notify the public
within the translator viewing area
well before the transition occurs.
We will also try to coordinate
with other translators in the area
to have a smooth transition for
each community.
Do you have further questions or need
TV Station KOBF
• Analog
Channel
12, E-mail
DTV Channel
some
technical
help?
or call12 • Farmington, NM
Remember to re-scan for channels a"er
Chief
Engineer,
DTV@kob.com
Change
In Coverage:
Granted
Construction Permit
the 17th in order to receive the new ExpectedKOB’s
or
(866)
503-3329.
CP
(solid):
30.0
kW
ERP
at
125
m
HAAT,
Network: NBC
KOBF digital signal!
Community
6
Tohatchi, NM
8
Chinle, AZ
9
Ganado, AZ
16
Zuni Pueblo, NM
20
Thoreau, NM
25
Durango, CO
28
Crownpoint, NM
30
Dulce & Lumberton, NM
39
Gallup, NM
40
Pagosa Springs, CO
43
St. Michaels, AZ
46
Bayfield & Ignacio, CO
49
Many Farms, AZ
50
Cortez, CO
vs. Analog (dashed): 316 kW ERP at 125 m HAAT, Network: NBC
Market: Albuquerque-Santa Fe, NM
Gunnison
KOBF ANALOG CHANNELMontrose
VS. DIGITAL
CHANNEL COVERAGE
Ouray
Saguache
San Miguel
Hinsdale
Telluride
The dashed line represents
the analog channel 12
coverage area.
Monticello
San Juan
Dolores
San Juan
UT-2
Mineral
CO-3
Blanding
Cortez
Montezuma
The solid line
shows the
coverage area
of the new
channel 12
digital
transmitter.
Mancos
Rio Grande
La Plata
Durango
Bayfield
Pagosa Springs
The green dots show areas
where coverage is
significantly improved.
Conejos
Archuleta
Farmington
A12
D12
Rio Arriba
The green shaded areas
represent the Nielsen
Designated Market Area
for the Albuquerque /
Santa Fe DMA.
San Juan
AZ-1
Apache
!!!
NM-3
KOBF’s translator
coverage is unaffected
by this phase of the
digital transition.
Sandoval
McKinley
Navajo
Gallup
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Coverage gained after DTV transition
(no symbol) No change in coverage
KOBF, 825 W. BROADWAY, FARMINGTON, NM (505) 326-1141
KOBF CP
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