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Do you have questions about the Analog Shut off?
Please contact the KMOS walk-in DTV Clinic to: answer your concerns, demonstrate connections and operation of convertor boxes, and to provide information about all aspects of the transition, including antenna and reception issues. More...
For more information, check www.kmos.org or call our main office during business hours (800-753-3436)
If you still depend on your analog set, and don't have a converter box, please make sure to get one soon.
When you do, you will need to make sure to use the menu functions to scan for channels. Even if you have had your box or digital set for a few months, it will be a good idea to rescan for channels occasionally - as stations may bring in new digital channels.
If you have trouble picking up channel 6, follow these steps:
* point your antenna towards Syracuse, MO;
* use the largest UHF/VHF antenna rated for long distances;
* mount it as high as possible;
* use an amplifier mounted on the antenna;
* a rotor device will allow you turn it to each of the stations you want, so that you can get the best reception for all stations. Some viewers have mounted two separate antennas - and attach them to the same television/receiver with a combiner.
Other issues include:
* Ensuring that none of the antenna elements are broken, and that all the wiring is well-connected;
* That you use a coaxial cable and not a flat ribbon with 2 wires. The latter allows interference from electrical lines in your house;
* The antenna should be firmly mounted, if it blows in the wind, the signal will be affected;
* Digital signals in the UHF range are highly directional and don't travel well over hills or around buildings or trees.
* When moving the antenna to tune the signal, be sure to give the receiver 30 seconds or so to register the signal;
* The 'cliff effect' means that you either get a good picture, or no picture - there is no static in-between. You might have a signal that is just barely strong enough, but moving the antenna slightly will cause it to disappear.
To see more information about antennas and the stations you might receive, visit www.antennapoint.com , www.antennaweb.org or www.tvfool.com
KMOS broadcasts three digital schedules each day from 6:00am to 1:00am, 7 days a week.
Channel 6.1 is our regular schedule.
Channel 6.2 is the high definition version of our regular channel.
Channel 6.3 Digital 6.3, featuring how-to and international programs.
(These digital streams are actually broadcast on channel 15.1, 15.2 and 15.3, but your digital receiver will recognize them as channels 6.1 6.2 and 6.3.)
Thank you to everyone who called during our KMOS Live specials, and in the days leading up to the shut off. Because other stations in the area have yet to make the switch, we are happy to provide information on these pages, including this set of frequently asked questions.
Digital-to-Analog Converter Box
If you do not have cable or satellite, you can watch these digital programs (and those on other stations) even if you do not have an HD television using an analog-to-digital converter. These are available at many retail outlets (including Radio Shack, Wal Mart, Best Buy, K-Mart, Sears, Target and  Circuit City), and many of them are eligible for the national DTV coupon program which gives each household two $40.00 coupons to reduce the cost of the boxes.
To apply for a coupon call 1.888.DTV.2009 (1.888.388-2009) or visit www.dtv2009.gov to learn more.
Do you have cable or satellite?
If you receive KMOS through a pay service, like cable or satellite, then they are responsible for installing the equipment to deliver KMOS (and other broadcast stations) to you. If you do have trouble, please contact your provider. KMOS has contacted many of the cable systems, and will work with others who have yet to complete the transition.
Let us know if you have any questions or comments regarding the transition, but be sure to check out some of these resources for more details.
We are happy to help answer your questions about the transition, so don't hesitate to contact us. While we cannot recommend any specific brands or distributors of reception equipment, we will work to ensure that you don't miss KMOS in 2009 and beyond.
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