TV Channel went out?

Question

Hello. I only get local stations in my area and like 4 days ago, one of the channels just like stopped airing. All the channel is now is just snow. Is this because of the digital effect? Do I need to buy that DTV Converter box to view it? Thx!

Answer 1

If you are seeing snow, then you are watching analog.  If you are getting all the other stations, then that one is probably off the air.

This can be for a number of reasons, equipment failure, no back up equipment, or construction of new facilities.  Call the station in question and ask.

Answer 2

h**l NO

couple options:

buy a HDTV

check bills then pay it

(if you know how)hack the system

switch to a ATT U-Verse

Answer 3

your tuner is going bad one channel can go out and sometimes that is all, if you have a vcr try watching the channel thru the vcr

Answer 4

Sounds like they have switched to digital.  Your choice, sooner or later you will need to get a box or a new TV :)

Answer 5

Welcome to Digital!  That's typically what happens, so when they say things will change and you will lose access, they mean just that.  

It sucks to be forced into buying a box though.  Sorry.

Answer 6

Yes you do need to buy a DTV box for digital unless you have a built-in digital tuner in your TV.

The fact that you say you have snow and not a blue screen tells me that you have lost your analogue signal.

Depending on where you live in the world will depend on if it can be rectified , but I wouldn't waste your money trying. You would be better off just buying the DTV box and be done with it , or get a Pay-TV service provider instead.

In Australia , Digital will be available from 2002 with analogue being totally phased out by 2012.