DENVER—Some viewers of Colorado’s PBS television stations are being urged to convert to digital reception now—ahead of the Feb. 17 date for the nationwide DTV switch—because of damage to the stations’ analog transmission systems.
KBDI-TV spokeswoman Marcia Simmons says recent 100 mph winds caused extensive damage to the station’s antenna and transmission line and knocked its analog signal off the air. Simmons says repair or replacement of the antenna could take four weeks.
The station’s digital systems weren’t impacted, nor were analog translators in Colorado Springs and Boulder. Viewers with cable or satellite service aren’t affected.
Meantime, Rocky Mountain PBS says its KRMJ-TV analog transmitter in Grand Junction failed Dec. 31, and may not be repaired.
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