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How To Get Channel 19 UHFOn Your TV Set

Channel 19 is a broadcast television channel that is not found on any cable system serving the Twin Cities Metropolitan area. Channel 19 broadcasts in the same frequency range as Channels 17 (KTCI–Public Television), 23 (KMWB–WB), 29 (WFTC–UPN), 41 (KPXM–PAX) and 45 (KSTC–the digital station of KSTP–Channel 5) and should be as easy to receive as any of these other stations received with rabbit ears or other antenna.

When setting up your TV set, the following advice from Mr. Ray Prout may be helpful.

Most new TVs are shipped with the set in “Cable Mode”. Be sure to change it to the "Normal" or "Broadcast" mode. Accessing the menu does this. Consult the instruction manual for procedures. Once this is done, you should be able to get Channel 19.

§ Cable subscribers should be able to switch between cable and UHF by using the appropriate button on the remote control and the proper setting on the TV set. Consult the instruction manual for procedures.

§ Several factors will affect reception:

1. Geographical location (keep in mind, Channel 19 transmits from the IDS Tower in Minneapolis)

2. Location of your TV (apartment building, 1st floor, 2nd floor, basement, etc.)

3. Side of apartment building (north, east, south, or west)

4. Type and age of TV

5. Stucco home (This type of home has wire mesh surrounding the woodwork and its "metal cage" blocks the signal. A roof antenna will improve reception.)

§ Newer TV sets usually have just one “screw-on jack” or “coaxial connection”. If you have more than one, attach to the one that says: UHF/VHF connection, or antenna. Older TV sets might have two screws, one for VHF and one for UHF. Also the set might have one screw-on (coaxial connection) and two screws for UHF. The screw-on connection would be for VHS and the two screws for UHF.

§ The type of antenna used is very important. A "bowtie" antenna is recommended and can be purchased at any electronics dealer.

§ Depending on your type of TV, an adapter for connection such as a "reverve balun" or "matching transformer" might be needed. You may also need a "combiner." Ask the clerk at the electronics store.

§ If poor reception persists, an outside antenna will usually solve the problem, depending on your location.

+ For questions regarding exterior antenna installation, contact Anderson Systems: 952-936-0556.

+ For questions regarding general television reception and interior antennas, contact Prout TV: 763-545-1750.