Digital Channel Report for Los Angeles

Here is a list of the broadcasting digital television stations you can receive in the greater Los Angeles region.

Thanks to David for sending this list in.

2.1 - KCBS (CBS)
4.1 - KNBC (NBC)
4.2 - WX+ Weather, sometimes news
4.4 - Universal Sports (nothing but skiing)
5.1 - KTLA (CW)
5.2 - ThisTV (classic TV and movies)
7.1 - KABC HD (ABC)
7.2 - KABC SD alternative programming and replays
7.3 - KABC Accuweather
9.1 - KCAL
11.1 - Fox11 (Fox)
13.1 - My13 (MyTV)
18.1 - KSCI
18.2 - UTB (Japanese)
18.3 - MGC-D (Korean)
18.5 - USArmenia
18.6 - (says Testing)
18.7 - VZA (Vietnamese)
18.8 - Taiwan (Chinese)
22.1 - KWHY HD (Spanish)
28.1 - KCET HD (PBS)
28.2 - KCET OC
28.3 - V-Me (Spanish)
28.4 - PBS World
30.1 - KPXN (ION)
30.2 - qubo (kids)
30.3 - ION Life
30.4 - Worship
34.1 - KMEX (Spanish)
40.1 - TBN
40.2 - The Church Channel
40.3 - JCTV
40.4 - Enlace (Spanish)
40.5 - Smile of a Child (Children)
44.1 - KXLA
44.2 - (vacant)
44.3 - Sk DTV (Korean)
44.4 - LSTV (Vietnamese)
44.5 - Arirang (Korean stuff mostly in English)
44.6 - IAVC (Chinese)
44.7 - (vacant)
44.8 - (vacant)
46.1 - KFTR (Spanish)
50.1 - KOCE HD (PBS)
50.2 - KOCE OC
50.3 - Daystar
50.4 - KOCE SD alt programming
52.1 - KVEA HD (Spanish)
52.2 - KVEA SD (same programming)
54.1 - KAZA (Spanish)
56.1 - KDOC HD
56.2 - KDOC SD (same programming)
56.3 - KDOC SD2 (same programming)
57.1 - KJLA
57.2 - LATV (mostly Spanish)
57.3 - Chinese programming
57.4 - SET Saigon Entertainment TV
57.5 - SGTV Saigon TV (Vietnamese)
57.6 - (vacant)
57.7 - (vacant)
57.8 - KVMD
58.1 - KLCS HD (PBS)
58.2 - KLCS kids programming
58.3 - PBS Create
58.4 - KLCS SD alt programming
62.1 - KRCA (Spanish)
62.2 - KRCA (same but no audio)

Channels 18 KSCI, 44 KXLA and 57 KJLA multicast up to 8 channels apiece in various languages.

David said that there is a station on channel 8 called KFLA but has never been able to receive the station. The station has four subchannels and airs America One, White Springs Network, and Christian programming. He also said that he can sometimes receive KVCR (24.x) when his antenna is pointed in just the right direction.

More than 65 total digital channels, last updated April 3, 2009.

New Network Called This TV

This TV is a new television network from MGM that launched a few months ago. The network so far has expanded rapidly and is now in many large markets including Los Angeles, Chicago, Philadelphia, Seattle, Sacramento and Portland.

The network airs older movies from Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer studios as well as some classic television shows like Mr. Ed. While the channel isn't HBO or Shotime it is probably worth having around to check in every so often and perhaps find something interesting or something you have seen in years.

You can find more information about This TV at their web site, This.TV.

Digital Channel Report for Portland, Oregon

Here is a list of the broadcasting digital television stations you can receive in the Portland, OR and Vancouver, WA television viewing area.
2.1 - KATU (ABC)
2.2 - This TV
6.1 - KOIN (CBS)
8.1 - KGW (NBC)
8.2 - KGW Weather Channel
10.1 -KOPB (PBS/OPB HD)
10.2 - OPB - Oregon Public Broadcasting
10.3 - OPB Plus
10.4 - OPB Radio
12.1 - KPTV (FOX)
16.1 - KORS (Home Shopping Network)
16.2 -Bohemia Visual Music
16.3 - America One
16.4 - Jewelry Channel
22.1 - KPXG (ion)
22.2 - Qubo
22.3 - Ion Life
22.4 - Worship
24.1 - KNMT (PBS)
24.2 - The Church Channel
24.3 - JCTV
24.4 - Enlace TBN
24.5 - Smile of a Child
32.1 -KRCW (CW)
32.2 - Universal Sports
49.1 - KPDX (My Network TV)

26 total digital channels, last updated March 27, 2009.

Digital Channel Report for Las Vegas

Here is a list of the broadcasting digital television stations you can receive in the Las Vegas television market. If you have any updates please leave a comment.

3.1 - KVBC (NBC)
3.2 - Color Bars
3.3 - Universal Sports
5.1 - KVVU (FOX)
5.2 - FOX 5 Weather
8.1 - KLAS (CBS)
8.2 - LATV
10.1 - KLVX (Vegas PBS)
10.2 - Create
10.3 - V-me
13.1 - KTNV (ABC)
13.2 - Mexicanal
15.1 - KINC (Univision)
15.2 - Telefutua
21.1 - KVMY (My Network TV/ MY LV TV)
32.1 - KMCC (Mega TV)
33.1 - KVCW (CW)
39.1 - KBLR (Telemundo)
47.1 - KGNG (HSN)
47.2 - Asian
47.3 - Cool TV
47.4 - Movies

22 total digital channels, last updated March 27, 2009.

Wave of New Stations is Imminent

In the majority of most television markets there are usually at least ten digital channels on the air. These channels were put on the air by the full-power television stations as required by the FCC. However there will be more digital channels which will slowly be added between now and 2012. These new digital channels will be put on the air by the low-power television stations. The LPTV stations are not required to transition until 2012 but everyday more and more are signing on. In the Phoenix market there are already three LPTV stations on the air. Most of these stations are choosing to forego a high definition signal and choosing to broadcast several standard definition feeds. All these new channel mean more choices for viewers and could be a great alternative to cable and satellite services.

Hawaii Goes Digital Early

The television broadcasters in Hawaii announced that they will transition to digital-only broadcasting one month early. The date, January 15, 2009, is a mere three months away and quickly approaching.

I think this is the right approach to take with the digital transition; allow markets to transition on their own time table rather than a nationwide transition. Now only 208 more markets to go.

For more information check out Hawaii Goes Digital.com.

.2 Network Plans to Launch December 8

In an article in Broadcasting & Cable about a new executive coming on board to the Guardian Enterprise Group (.2 Network owner) they disclosed that the .2 Network will launch on December 8th, 2008. Many have been wondering what was happening with this network. The last news on their web site was from April, more than five months ago. The good news is that it sounds like the network will launch despite fears to the contrary.

Digital Channel Report for Sacramento Area

Here is a list of the broadcasting digital television stations you can receive in the Sacramento, Stockton, and Modesto television market. I will keep the list updated as changes happen.

3.1 - KCRA (NBC)
3.2 - NBC Weather Plus
6.1 - KVIE (PBS)
6.2 - KVIE2 (PBS)
6.3 - V-me (Spanish)
10.1 - KXTV - "News 10" (ABC)
10.2 - News 10 Weather by AccuWeather
13.1 - KOVR (CBS)
19.1 - KUVS (Univision)
29.1 - KSPX (Ion)
29.2 - Qubo
29.3 - Ion Life
29.4 - Worship
31.1 - KMAX (CW)
40.1 - KTXL (FOX)
42.1 - KTNC (TuVision/Spanish)
58.1 - KQCA (My Network TV)
58.2 - This TV (added in March 2009)
64.1 - KTFK (Telefutura)

19 total digital channels last updated March 27, 2009.

Vegas TV Station Simulates Analog Shutoff

Las Vegas television KVBC a few days ago simulated what exactly will happen to over-the-air analog viewers on February 17, 2009. The analog broadcast signal went to static and contained a web address and phone number to help viewers make the transition to digital.

This is a great idea and I think other stations across the country should do the exact same thing.

Great idea KVBC.

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Myth: Digital TV is Only Good for 20 to 30 Miles

One of the common misconceptions being spread by those who oppose the digital transition is that digital broadcast signals are only usable for 20 to 30 miles or less. This couldn't be further from the truth. At my parents house in Arizona they have a television with a built-in ATSC turner and a 20 dollar antenna. Their house is 45 miles from the Phoenix broadcast towers on South Mountain. They can hardly receive the analog broadcast channels but they can receive every digital station and all the extra sub-channels. When added up they get more than 20 channels of unique programming for free.