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Western Washington’s only Chinese Television station, AAT Television, will bring back Asian programming to the airwaves. AAT Television will provide 24/7 programming on DTV CH: 45.3 and on some cable systems. The coverage can reach all the major populated counties such as: King, Pierce and Snohomish.
AAT Television will offer an extensive variety of programming that everyone will enjoy. Programming will feature exclusive local news, national and international news, drama series, sitcoms, game shows and entertainment variety. Plus educational and children programming will also be aired during the day time. With the rapid growth of Asian Americans in Western Washington, AAT TV will locally produce programming tailored to the new generation of Asian Americans.
Best of all, AAT TV’s over-the-air programming is FREE for life! The 45.3 channel is from a Full Powered –television tower. All transmission and picture quality is 100% digital. At the same time, you also get many other local mainstream channels such as ABC, NBC, CBS, FOX.
What is DTV?
DTV, also known as Digital Television or High Definition TV (HDTV) is a mandated conversion for all television broadcasters in the United States. Congress has set February 17, 2009 as the final date to end all over-the-air analog broadcasts. All over-the-air viewers would need to have digital television set (ATSC tuner) in order to watch television.
What is Over-The-Air (OTA) Programming?
"Over-the-air" refers to programming broadcast via the public airwaves. In layman's terms, it means any program you currently watch by means of an antenna (as opposed to a cable system or satellite dish). This may include affiliates of ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX, WB, PBS and independent local broadcasters.
What Do I Need To Receive AAT TV Programming on DTV?
All you need is a Digital television / HD set with a built-in ATSC tuner. For older/analog television sets, an ATSC digital-to-analog set-top converter box is required. Both digital and analog TV sets need an external antenna to receive programming.
How will I know if my specific TV model is compatible?
If you purchased your current analog TV before 2004, it does require the addition of a converter box to receive and display DTV signals.
Beginning in 2004, there has been an introduction in the number of digital-tuner equipped TVs introduced to the marketplace. These TVs will not be affected by the pending changes.
Any set sold under the classifications "HD-Ready" or "HDTV Monitor" does not include a built-in ATSC tuner to receive digital TV signals. These sets require the addition of an HD source (ATSC over-the-air receiver with antenna, or a cable or satellite receiver that is capable of high-definition output) to deliver a true HDTV picture.
Sets sold as "EDTV" or "SDTV" may have the capacity to receive HDTV signals, but can only display such content at a reduced resolution. Recently, the FCC has begun requiring (on a phased-in basis) that larger TVs with analog tuners also be marketed with built-in or separate ATSC tuners. Smaller TVs will follow in later phases. So the newer your TV, the better the chance you won't be affected.
How Do I Receive AAT TV programming if I Subscribe To Cable or Satellite?
If you receive cable or satellite television service, you will need a TV set with a built in or ATSC digital-to-analog set-top converter box, plus external antenna. AAT TV’s DTV channel is currently not carried on any cable or satellite systems. Please call your cable or satellite provider that you wish AAT TV’s DTV channel 45.3 to be carried.
What is the minimal cost to watch DTV?
DTV broadcasting is free. A new digital television set can be cheap as $200 (non-LCD) for a smaller viewing screen at your local electronics store. If you wish to continue to use your analog TV sets, the cost of an ATSC digital-to-analog set-top converter is around $95.
For more information, please visit the FCC website: http://www.dtv.gov/