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KUSA-TV and KTVD-TV permanently ceased analog television service at 12:01am on April 16, 2009. No analog signal will be broadcast beginning April 16, 2009 and KUSA-TV and KTVD-TV will finally be able to increase their digital operations to the full-power digital signal that has been authorized for the benefit of Denver viewers.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Where to get help:

FCC: 1–888-CALL-FCC. Hearing or speech-impaired, call 1-888-TELL-FCC (888-835-5322).
9NEWS: 303-871-1875, or 303-871-1472, or 303-871-1445

DTV tutorial (video)

Setting up your converter box: Printable guide.

Rescan for new locations of stations: Due to the realignment of some station channels, you will have to rescan the frequencies on your TV tuner or digital converter box in order to find the new locations some of the local stations such as Channel 9, Channel 7, and Channel 12.

Click here to get instructions for rescanning with your converter box.

IMPORTANT: Some stations will be broadcasting on VHF bandwidths. UHF-only antennas, which are popular purchases, will not pick up VHF signals. Some antennas pick up both VHF and UHF signals. For more information on antennas, click here.

Have questions: Call 1–888-CALL-FCC. For the hearing or speech-impaired, call 1-888-TELL-FCC (888-835-5322).
To get answers from 9NEWS regarding the local DTV transition, you can call 303-871-1875, or 303-871-1472, or 303-871-1445.

Digital Coverage Information: FCC information can be found on the following websites regarding the coverage maps for digital reception.
http://www.dtv.gov/maps
http://www.dtv.gov
As Easy As 1-2-3
Step 1: Service Provider
Please select the method you use to receive your signal
(this may be different from one room to another)
Step 2: Television Type
Please select the type of television you use