DTV Change

On February 17th, KFFX turned off its analog transmitter for good.

If you are a viewer looking for help in understanding how to continue to watch over the air television, please call our station during normal business hours at (509) 735-1700 and ask for help with the DTV transition.

Or, call toll free: 1-888-388-2009

Three years ago, the Federal Government signed into law the Digital Transition and Public Safety Act which mandated a mid-February shut off date for full power analog TV stations in the US.

Over the past several years, stations such as ours have invested millions and millions of dollars into preparing their facilities and their viewers for this transition. The enhanced quality of digital pictures and sound are the significant benefits to viewers going forward.

Recent polls have confirmed that well over 95% of the public is well prepared for this transition. As such, KAYU is joining most of its fellow broadcasters in shutting down on or near the long time established and publicized date.

At the last moment, the Federal Government chose to change the analog shutoff date by a few weeks, but it gave stations the option to remain with the original mid-February date. The Spokane area stations have overwhelmed their viewers with the message for more than a year and most were convinced that our viewing public is, by and large, ready.

For more information, view the following resources:

• www.dtv2009.gov
• www.dtv.gov/video_audio.html