{"id":13011,"date":"2020-06-09T13:04:17","date_gmt":"2020-06-09T18:04:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.wnpt.org\/mediaupdate\/?page_id=13011"},"modified":"2020-09-21T14:30:56","modified_gmt":"2020-09-21T19:30:56","slug":"npts-antenna-viewers-must-rescan-july-3-after-frequency-change","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/blogs.wnpt.org\/mediaupdate\/press-room\/npts-antenna-viewers-must-rescan-july-3-after-frequency-change\/","title":{"rendered":"NPT\u2019s antenna viewers must rescan July 3 after frequency change"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 3, 2020<\/strong>
Contact: MiChelle Jones, NPT, (615) 259-9325 x2110, mjones@wnpt.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

NASHVILLE, Tennessee <\/strong>\u2013 On July 3, 2020, Nashville Public Television will move to a new frequency, per Federal Communications Commission requirements. When this happens, viewers who watch NPT via an over-the-air antenna will need to rescan their TVs to continue receiving the station. After the frequency change (and TV rescans), NPT will still be found at its usual channel numbers: 8.1 (NPT), 8.2 (NPT2) and 8.3 (NPT3 PBS Kids).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Note: Viewers will not need to purchase new equipment or services. Viewers who watch NPT through cable or satellite service won\u2019t need to do anything (their service providers will handle everything).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why is NPT changing frequencies? In 2017, the FCC held an auction to reallocate TV broadcast airwaves for wireless internet broadband services. As a result, thousands of stations are required to move frequencies to make room for wireless internet carriers. Other stations in the Middle Tennessee area have already done so; now it\u2019s NPT\u2019s turn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In order to comply with the FCC\u2019s frequency change, NPT will have to install a new broadcast antenna and that requires a temporary move to a lower-power antenna. Next, during the installation of NPT\u2019s new permanent antenna, the broadcast signal will be reduced for 4 to 5 weeks to ensure the safety of the construction workers. Thus, viewers who use an antenna and cannot receive NPT\u2019s signal on July 3 (or after), will need to rescan once the new broadcast antenna has been installed and is operating at full-power. Viewers should also note that many of NPT\u2019s programs are also available online at the time of broadcast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

More details and regular updates about NPT\u2019s frequency change can be found at wnpt.org\/rescan<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe\u2019ve been a part of the Middle Tennessee community for more than 50 years, and we know our viewers rely on us for information, education, performance, drama and \u2014 so critical these days \u2014 the most trusted, valued educational programs to be found anywhere,\u201d said Kevin Crane, NPT\u2019s president and CEO.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cOur goal is to make this transition as easy as possible for our viewers to ensure they can keep watching the programs they love, such as Masterpiece, NOVA<\/strong> and our own Tennessee Crossroads<\/strong> and Volunteer Gardener<\/strong> series,\u201d Crane continued. \u201cAnd, viewers who haven\u2019t rescanned their TVs recently may discover TV channels they didn\u2019t even know they were missing.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rescanning is easy<\/strong>
Rescanning is when a TV finds all of the available channels in an area. For most TVs, the channel scan prompt is located in the \u201cchannel set-up\u201d or \u201cbroadcast set-up\u201d menu on the remote control. If these or similar options are not evident, viewers should consult their owner\u2019s manual or search for their television\u2019s specific instructions online at tv.manualsonline.com<\/a>. Remember: Cable and satellite services will do the rescanning on their end.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Viewers should plan to rescan and stay tuned to NPT and its social media for more information, or visit wnpt.org\/rescan<\/a>. Additionally, TVAnswers.org<\/a>, a viewer resource provided by the National Association of Broadcasters, features the latest news and information on station changes nationwide. At TVAnswers.org, viewers can also sign up for mobile alerts and email updates to stay up-to-date on TV station changes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Viewers may also call the Federal Communication Commission\u2019s consumer hotline at 1-888-CALLFCC (1-888-225-5322) and press \u201c6\u201d to speak to a help desk representative. The call center is staffed from 7 a.m. to midnight CT, seven days a week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About Nashville Public Television: <\/strong>
Nashville Public Television, Nashville\u2019s PBS station, is available free and over-the-air to nearly 2.4 million people throughout the Middle Tennessee and southern Kentucky viewing area. NPT\u2019s three broadcast channels are NPT, the main channel; secondary channel NPT2; and NPT3, a 24\/7 PBS Kids channel. NPT is also available to anyone in the world through its array of NPT digital services, including wnpt.org<\/a>, YouTube channels and the PBS video app. NPT provides, through the power of traditional television and interactive digital communications, quality educational, cultural and civic experiences that address issues and concerns of the people of the Nashville region, and which thereby help improve the lives of those we serve. Join the conversation at facebook.com\/nashvillepublictelevision<\/a>, on Twitter @npt8<\/a> and on Instagram @nashvillepubtv<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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