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Posted: 12:12 PM Mar 6, 2006 Last Updated: 11:18 AM Mar 21, 2007

Q. Can I get WOWT over the air, without a cable or satellite connection? A. Yes. WOWT, WOWT-DT and Channel 6's sister station, 62O can be received with the use of an antenna or in some cases simple “rabbit ears” depending on your location. Q. Since you are transmitting HDTV, can I still get analog over the air on my current TV, or do I need a new one? A. WOWT analog is still broadcast as it always has been on Ch. 6 in the Omaha area. This can be received with any conventional TV set. Q. How about HDTV and Channel 6's sister station, 62O? A. For WOWT-DT and Channel 6's sister station, 62O you need an HDTV tuner or receiver. Many HDTV sets have built-in tuners, however some do not (check before you buy). Q. Can I get these with my existing TV set? A. Conventional or existing TV sets can receive these with the use of an external “set top box” HDTV tuner, available at major retail outlets. Q. What is channel mapping? A. HDTV tuners “map” or assign channel #s to a program stream based on information sent along with it. For example, WOWT-HD is actually broadcast on Ch 22 UHF, but your tuner will “map” it to Ch. 6.1, and that is how it will appear. Channel 6's sister station, 62O will “map” to Ch. 6.2. Q. So what kind of antenna do I need, one for Ch. 6 VHF or 22 UHF? A. You need a UHF antenna to pick up this signal, because it’s actually on Ch. 22 UHF. Q. Can I get the signal where I live? A. See chart below. You need an antenna pointed toward the transmitting location. A VHF antenna for Channel 6 or UHF for HDTV Channel 22. Combination VHF/ UHF or “all channel” antennas are most common. OMAHA AREA: (Approximately a 50 mile radius around Omaha, NE) Point antenna toward NW Omaha (72nd & Crown Point). ANALOG: Ch. 6 WOWT-DT /Channel 6's sister station, 62O Omaha Ch. 22 UHF WOWT low power Translator locations: (Analog only) Channel 58 Clarinda, IA For more information contact WOWT at 402-346-6666.

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