WUCF TV announced today that it is moving frequencies on January 18, 2020 and viewers who watch TV for free with an over the air antenna must rescan their TVs to continue watching the station. Rescanning is when a TV finds all of the available channels in an area.
Viewers do not need to purchase new equipment or services, and those who watch WUCF via Spectrum cable, do not need to take any action. However, viewers who watch WUCF via any other cable or satellite providers, please note that signal will be interrupted and not available on January 16 & January 17.
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) held an auction of broadcast airwaves to provide more channels for wireless internet broadband services. As a result, the FCC is requiring this station and nearly 1,000 others nationwide to move to new frequencies to make room for wireless internet services.
“Our goal is to make this transition as easy as possible on our viewers to ensure they can keep watching the programming they love, such as Antiques Roadshow, PBS NewsHour, Masterpiece dramas and PBS Kids,” said Dr. Phil Hoffman, WUCF executive director. “And, if they haven’t rescanned their TVs recently, they may discover TV channels they didn’t even know they were missing.”
TV stations must move frequencies at different times as required by the FCC. This means viewers who use an antenna may have to rescan their TV sets more than once.
Plan to rescan and stay tuned to WUCF for more information or visit our rescan website at wucf.org/rescan. Additionally, TVAnswers.org, a viewer resource provided by the National Association of Broadcasters, features the latest news and information on station changes nationwide. At TVAnswers.org, viewers can also sign up for mobile alerts and email updates to stay up-to-date on TV station changes.
Viewers can also call the Federal Communication Commission’s consumer hotline at 1-888-CALLFCC (1-888-225-5322) and press "6" to speak to a help desk representative. The call center is staffed from 8 a.m. to 1 a.m. Eastern time, seven days a week. WUCF will also have staff on hand to answer calls at 407-823-0899 during regular business hours of Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
For more information visit http://www.wucf.org/rescan.