An Important Announcement for Summit County Television Translator Users.

The Summit Public Radio Channel 10 analog television translator has been switched over to the new digital format.

What does this mean?

In order to receive the Channel 10 television signal you now need a digital to analog TV set-top converter box or a digital television set.  Also, you may have to upgrade your TV antenna to receive the new digital signal.

Digital Television Antenna Selection Guide

The present station lineup is,
Channel 8 analog -- KCNC/CBS

Channel 10.1 -- KMGH/ABC
Channel 10.2 -- KCNC/CBS
Channel 10.3 -- KUSA/NBC
Channel 10.4 -- KRMA/PBS
Channel 10.5 -- KCFR 24-hour News Channel (audio only)

Channel 12 analog -- KUSA/NBC

The FM and TV Propagation and Reception page will help get you started in the new era of over-the-air digital TV.

DTV converter box guide -- Choosing the gear you need to receive digital over-the-air broadcasts

Visit the Frisco, Colorado Radio Shack at 821 Summit Blvd. and ask about the Managers Digital to Analog TV Converter Box Discount.  Their telephone number is  (970) 668-4731.

Another option is the Zinwell ZAT-970A Digital to Analog TV Converter Box with Analog Pass-Through, available through Amazon.com.

The Zinwell ZAT-970A Digital to Analog TV Converter Box with Analog Pass-Through.

After Summit Public Radio and TV makes the full transition to digital television broadcasting, any analog TV set connected to an antenna must be connected to a digital converter box to continue receiving our free over-the-air signals.

Converter boxes are available for purchase either online or at stores including Best Buy, Radio Shack, Walmart, Sears, Target, and Sam's Club.  Most stores have only a few models in stock; some online retailers have more of a selection.  It might take some effort to locate a specific converter.  Retail prices generally range from $45 to $80; online shipping typically adds $10 or so to the cost. Be sure your box has the "analog pass-through" feature so you can continue to receive the old analog signals--while they last.

Consumer Reports has tested a number of models and have updated their Ratings of DTV Converter Boxes, which now include 43 models, covering a broad swath of available units.  (Many of the models on the market are related units that differ only in a feature or two, such as having different remotes, or in styling.)

See The Digital Television Guide for a detailed introduction to the new era of digital television.