Twin Cities PBS Upgrading to NEXTGEN TV Antenna Viewers Will Need to Rescan October 25
Does this mean I will no longer be able to watch live over-the-air TV?
Twin Cities PBS (TPT) is committed to better serving our viewers. For this reason, TPT will be upgrading our transmission signal to NEXTGEN TV on October 25. Viewers who use an antenna to receive our signal will need to rescan to continue to access TPT channels. We answer a few frequently asked questions here. You can read more about NEXTGEN TV at tpt.org/ tech-updates .
No, you can still watch all TPT channels with an antenna. TPT is committed to serving all our viewers and will continue providing our current broadcast to all viewers even if your TV is not equipped with NEXTGEN TV-enabled technology. Viewers without NEXTGEN TV-enabled TVs will not have access to interactive features we may employ in the future.
What is NEXTGEN TV?
Do viewers with older sets need to do anything?
NEXTGEN TV is the next evolution of broadcast technology. NEXTGEN TV improves efficiency of broadcast and will provide a stronger signal to those at the edges of our coverage area. In the future, the technology will allow TPT to provide more personalized viewing experiences to viewers with smart TVs.
Cable and satellite viewers don’t need to take any action. Antenna viewers with older sets should rescan their TVs because some of the TV signals have been relocated as part of the upgrade. Rescan instructions can be found at fcc.gov/rescan .
Can my existing TV receive NEXTGEN TV?
TVs with NEXTGEN TV-enabled technology will be able to take advantage of the new technology. Some companies are also developing “set top boxes” to allow NEXTGEN TV to be used on older TV sets through a simple connection. Explore compatible devices at watchnextgentv.com .
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