Converter box Zenith DTT901 is great? What's anolog pass thru? I do not get WBBM CBS 2 in Chicago?

Question

I understand search and EZ scan to add more channels, but I can't get WBBM TV 2 in Chicago. Is it not a digital channel? Also, how do I use the converter to bypass digital to pick WBBM if it's only coming in in analog? I don't seem to be able to find this so-called "pass through" feature I've read so much about. How do I pick up WBBM on this newest Zenith box which by the way has better picture and stereo sound than cable ever did for me?

Answer 1

I'm guessing that you get analog pass through by turning the box off.  Of course if you are using the RF output of the box and have the TV switch to channel 3 or 4 for that purpose, to get channel 2 you will have to switch the TV to channel 2.

If you enter your latitude and longitude in the page below (it will help you find that info as well) it will give you details on the direction and power output of your local stations.

I'm going to guess that WBBM is broadcasting digital in low power at the movment.

Answer 2

WBBM has its DTV assignment on channel 3, which causes a lot of problems with leakage from you neighbors cable boxes, VCRs and other devices that use a channel 3 modulator.  WBBM is currenly rebuilding its DTV on channel 12 to hopefully solve the problem.