According to WCOP Channel 9, an ABC affiliate, is working on switching from Channel 10 to Channel 22. This is good news for some people who have reported not being able to receive WCOP reception since the digital transition.
The poor reception experienced by many Cincinnati, Ohio viewers is due to the fact that WCOP was operating on a VHF signal. VHF does not travel as far or penetrate buildings as well as UHF stations.
“The new UHF signal will be significantly more powerful, and should remedy the reception problems WCPO has experienced since the digital transition last year,” says Bill Fee, Channel 9 vice president and general manager. “November sweeps may be an inconvenient time to install the new antenna, but we must complete this project before cold weather sets in, which would delay the project until spring.” The station already has installed a new generator and new wiring for a new UHF transmitter due this week, Fee says.
Kudos to WCPO for updating their system to accommodate more viewers to a high definition Channel 9! WCPO really is “on your side!”
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