If you're an over-the-air television viewer and having trouble picking up the Heat vs. Mavericks NBA showdown this week, the problem could be due to an antenna change at WTVD.
WTVD is in the process of replacing their current horizontal antenna with a circular polarized antenna, which general manager John Idler says will have double the power for over-the-air viewers.
“It will mean an improved signal for viewers, and we'll also be able to reach more of them," Idler said.
Maintenance workers took down the old antenna yesterday, but work on the new antenna won't be completed for about a week. In the interim, the station is using an auxiliary antenna to broadcast its signal.
Idler says viewers could have some reception problems, but they really shouldn't notice much of a difference this week. As of Wednesday, Idler said the station had only received three emails from viewers with minor issues in outlying areas.
The phone number to reach the station’s Durham office is (919) 683-1111. ABC11 can be viewed on over-the-air channels 11.1, 11.2, 11.3.
The change does not affect cable and satellite viewers.
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Thanks for the information.
Tue, 05/14/2013 - 06:31 — aileenalesxThanks for the information. Air broadcast requires better transmission for improving viewing quality. I hope WTVD new replacing decision will be effective for quality in TV watching.
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Sat, 01/19/2013 - 15:25 — genmcullamThanks for the information.
Tue, 12/18/2012 - 04:05 — alexedwardmorganThanks for the information. Air broadcast requires better transmission for improving viewing quality. I hope WTVD new replacing decision will be effective for quality in TV watching.
WTVD's new antenna
Fri, 06/24/2011 - 19:24 — ntrobinsHad a great signal until the new antenna was installed, now it's virtually impossible to watch channel 11 because of low signal strength. Recently e-mailed the station engineer asking if the new antenna was operational and explained my situation, but have not received a response. I live in Apex and have an attic mounted D8 UHF antenna with an 18db amplifier.
Checking on WTVD antenna
Sat, 06/25/2011 - 20:35 — brookecain (author)I'll try to find out something next week. Do you have to do that rescan thing on your TV? If so, I'm assuming you've done that. I have cable so I'm not an expert on the antenna stuff, but I'll see what I can find out for you.
Follow up
Mon, 07/11/2011 - 14:16 — CraigMDid you ever find anything out about this? I am still having trouble getting ABC OTA on channel 11.1.
Follow up
Mon, 07/11/2011 - 14:16 — CraigMDid you ever find anything out about this? I am still having trouble getting ABC OTA on channel 11.1.
W-TV-Durham
Wed, 06/08/2011 - 18:49 — Carolina11So does this mean we'll actually get WTVD over the air in Durham finally?
Why VHF?
Wed, 06/08/2011 - 17:49 — newenglandWhy did ABC get a VHF channel to begin with? Would be simpler for everyone if they moved to UHF like all the other stations.