As of Tuesday, Feb. 17, all TV station transmitters must cease analog service and broadcast exclusively in digital format, also known as DTV. DTV provides higher quality picture and sound and more programming options through multiple broadcast streams under one channel. With the right equipment, DTV looks and sounds better than analog television.
KNME recognizes that this is a major transition and many people have questions. In its 50 year history of providing service to the New Mexico community, KNME is once again responding to your concerns by presenting both a live call-in broadcast program, as well as holding an open house - a month prior to the transition.
“COUNTDOWN TO DIGITAL TV: ARE YOU READY?” hosted by Polly Anderson, KNME’s new general manager & CEO, along with KNME experts, airs Wednesday, Jan. 7 at 7 p.m. on Channel 5.
KNME’s Digital Television Open House, is set for Saturday, Jan. 10, from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. to give viewers the chance to meet these experts in person, and ask questions face-to-face, at KNME.
Digital transition also provides “multiple broadcast streams,” meaning that under one channel number, up to five different streams of programming will be available. In KNME’s case these will be 5.1, 5.2, 9.1 & 9.2 - giving viewers even more of a choice of PBS programs. Channel 5.1 and 9.1 will be HD (High Definition) Channels.
Visit KNME for information about installing converter boxes and programming.
Media Contact: Evy Todd (505) 277-1218; etodd@knme.org