Frequently Asked Questions About Our Low-Power Stations Database
What does this list tell me?
Upon entering your zip code, the database creates a list of possible low-power television stations viewable from your home. The list will not include all television stations, only LPTV stations that may require you to purchase special equipment if you wish to continue receiving programming from these stations.
The best way to determine whether you receive these stations is to tune into each listed station on your TV set. If you tune into the appropriate channel and do not receive a signal, then that station is not viewable in your household.
What do the call sign letters mean?
Most full-power broadcast stations have recognizable call letters like WXYZ-TV, in addition to a channel number. The same is true for low-power stations. However, low-power stations typically have additional call sign letters that help indicate which type of low-power station you are viewing. For example, WDDN-LP, a broadcast station in Washington, D.C., is a low-power station as indicated by the "LP" suffix. Stations that are qualified as low-power Class A stations usually include a "CA" suffix. And low-power stations that relay a full-power station's programming onto a different channel may have a call sign like "K52CH" that includes a channel number.
All stations listed in our database are low-power. Any of the LPTV stations, regardless of type (regular low-power, Class A or translator), may require you to purchase special equipment, such as an analog pass-through converter box or antenna splitter.
I entered my zip code, but the list says there is "no data available." What happened?
Most likely, you are unable to view any low-power stations in your area. You do not need to purchase special equipment.
I checked the LPTV stations listed under my zip code, and I don't watch those stations. Do I still need an analog pass-through converter box?
Many low-power stations serve niche audiences and feature programming in a foreign language or that is religious in nature. If the content of those stations does not interest you, then you probably do not have to worry about accessing that station after you purchase and install a digital-to-analog converter box.
