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Q &A with National Association of Tower Erectors (NATE) Executive Director Todd Schlekeway The TV Answers Blog talked with Todd Schlekeway about the challenges of TV station frequency moves (often referred to as the spectrum repack) from a tower crews’ perspective. Learn more about why these transitions are happening and how you can plan to rescan at TVAnswers.org. Q: From the perspective of a tower crew, what is the process of changing a station’s frequency? A: The process of physically changing a station’s frequency varies because TV tower sites are unique to their respective locations and geographical terrain. The procedures implemented

A Q-and-A with National Association of Broadcasters  Vice President of Spectrum Policy Bob Weller Q: Can you provide a basic explanation of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) spectrum repack? A: The FCC is requiring certain TV stations to move frequencies in order to make room for new 5G services. This move is happening behind the scenes and the actual channel number you see on your TV will not change. Q: Why might a viewer lose access to a channel during this process? A: The FCC assigned new frequencies and facilities that are supposed to provide the same coverage as the

More than half of all TV stations in the United States will move to new frequencies now through 2020. If you use an antenna to access free, over-the-air television, head to TVAnswers.org to find out when stations in your area are moving, help spread the word and sign up for text and email alerts. Here’s a rundown of stations expected to move frequencies during August 2019. As always: rescan dates may be subject to change, so check back frequently and be sure to follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter for rescan alerts. August 1 WFSB (Hartford & New Haven,

More than half of all TV stations in the United States will move to new frequencies now through 2020. If you use an antenna to access free, over-the-air television, head to TVAnswers.org to find out when stations in your area are moving, help spread the word and sign up for text and email alerts. Here’s a rundown of stations expected to move frequencies during July 2019. As always: rescan dates may be subject to change, so check back frequently and be sure to follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter for rescan alerts. July 1 WDPB (Philadelphia, PA) WQED (Pittsburgh,

They defy heights and make our world work! Take a look as some of the incredible heights tower crews go to in order to keep our local stations on the air. These images show a new antenna being installed for KJTV-TV Lubbock as part of their frequency move. The tower is almost 1,000 feet and the antenna weighs 28,000 pounds and is in two sections.