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HDTV |
Network Affiliation |
Power Level |
Location |
Current Status |
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14-1 29-1 |
Fox
WUTV 29 |
1000 kW (981') |
Grand Island / Buffalo |
Active Full Power
(720p/5.1) One of Buffalo's most reliable signals, and a great quality SD image too boot. Upgraded their power from 35kw to a massive (but now directional) 1000kw last year; the end result to Canadians is negligible to most but should result in a huge improvement to southern viewers. |
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14-2 29-2 |
Sub Channel |
(480i/2.0) Duplicate Fox SD (really, why waste bandwidth like this?) |
| This channel had elected to revert to 29 after the analog shutdown, but the move was disapproved by the FCC and it will now stay on 14. |
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15-1 |
Sun TV
CKXT 45 |
4.1 kW (634') |
Hamilton |
Active Low Power
(1080i/2.0) This Hamilton channel duplicates content from Toronto based channel 66. |
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18-1 |
E!
CHCH 11 |
30.0 kW (1110') |
Hamilton |
Active Normal Power
(1080i/2.0)
As of April 18 2008, E! is on the air along with sister station CIII/Global. I never thought I'd be able to receive this channel (as all other Hamilton channels are unwatchable), however E! is coming in quite strong for me. |
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20-1 5-1 |
CBC
CBLT 5 |
38 kW (1611') |
Toronto |
Active Normal Power
(1080i/5.1) If it's in widescreen on regular CBC it's either in true high definition or upconverted DVD-quality widescreen on here! |
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24-1 25-1 |
CBC (F)
CBLFT 25 |
2.5 kW (1611') |
Toronto |
Active Low Power
(1080i/2.0) CBC French. |
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27-1 26-1 |
TBN
WNYB 26 |
213 kW (1470') |
Jamestown |
Active Low Power
(1080i/2.0) Religious network, currently showing upconverted SD material. They no longer seem to be stretching it. |
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32-1 23-1 |
The CW
WNLO 23 |
1000 kW (994') |
Grand Island / Buffalo |
Active Full Power
(1080i/5.1) One of the two highest powered HDTV channels in the region, and very reliable. |
| This channel will stay on 32 after the analog shutdown is complete. |
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33-1 2-1 |
NBC
WGRZ 2 |
480 kW (968') |
South Wales / Buffalo |
Active Full Power
(1080i/2.0) One of the most difficult south Buffalo channels to receive reliably, even compared to the lower-powered WKBW. Talking about upgrading their audio to 5.1, although as of September 2007 this has not happened. |
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33-2 2-2 |
Sub Channel |
(480i/2.0) NBC Weather Plus |
| This channel will stay on 33 after the analog shutdown is complete. |
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34-1 49-1 |
My TV
WNYO 49 |
175 kW (946') |
Grand Island / Buffalo |
Active Full Power
(720p/5.1) WNYO's brand new transmitter is located on Grand Island and means good news for everyone, even Canadians, despite the high southern directionality. |
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34-2 49-2 |
Sub Channel |
(480i/2.0) My Network TV SD (why is this necessary?) |
| This channel had elected to revert to 49 after the analog shutdown, but the move was disapproved by the FCC and it will now stay on 34. |
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35-1 36-1 |
CTS
CITS 36 |
5 kW (1110') |
Hamilton |
Active Low Power
(1080i/2.0)
Crossroads HD is on the air, however reports (and my own experience) indicate that it is very difficult (or even impossible) to receive unless you are close to the tower. |
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38-1 7-1 |
ABC
WKBW 7 |
358 kW (1420') (723 kW applied) |
Colden / Buffalo |
Active Half Power
(720p/5.1) As of September 2007 now broadcasting in 5.1 audio, although the heavy echo effect they use to matrix local 2.0 audio to 5.1 surround is very distracting. Overall WKBW's HD signal has become quite reliable now, and surprisingly easy to receive at long distances despite the power level. |
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38-2 7-2 |
Sub Channel |
(480i/2.0) WNGS SD, a Retro Television Network (RTN) affiliate. |
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38-3 7-3 |
Sub Channel |
(480i/2.0) WCSN SD, the Columbus Sports Network (CSN), a station out of Columbus, Ohio. Added January 2008. |
| This channel will stay on 38 after the analog shutdown is complete. |
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39-1 4-1 |
CBS
WIVB 4 |
790 kW (1368') |
Colden / Buffalo |
Active Full Power
(1080i/5.1) Sometimes experiences a glitch where the screen will quickly flash with an out-of-place frame, such as the WIVB logo. Some audio issues also exist: 1) Sound sometimes cuts out during SD material, particularly their local inserted material near the end of commercial breaks. It usually comes back before HD programming resumes, but sometimes will extend into it. This still occurs frequently, and WIVB is reported to have ordered some new equipment to try and fix this. 2) Sound may periodically become "skippy", or have repeated blips. This can last any amount of time, has has previously endured for entire days, but currently only occurs rarely for several minutes at most. 3) Their equipment may not switch out of 2.0 mode for 5.1 programming, resulting on only ambient sound and music from the left and right speakers, and absolutely no dialogue (have not witnessed this for quite a while). |
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39-2 4-2 |
Sub Channel |
(480i/2.0) Doppler Radar (returns again!) |
| This channel will stay on 39 after the analog shutdown is complete. |
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40-1 9-1 |
CTV
CFTO 9 |
17.4 kW (1532') |
Toronto |
Active Normal Power
(1080i/5.1) Very reliable signal, although their PSIP information randomly corrupts - so you may receive CTV as 9.1, 40.1 or even 40.4. A nice alternative for HD programming when the US network may not be available, although they do not always receive the full and proper HD feed (ie. So You Think You Can Dance). |
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43-1 17-1 |
PBS
WNED 17 |
156 kW (1076') |
Grand Island / Buffalo |
Active Full Power
(720p/5.1) As close to rock solid 24 x 7 HDTV as you can get, although their switch to 720p and higher compression to make room for subchannels has resulted in a noticable quality impact. In April 2008 they finally started using virtual channel numbers (17-1, etc.) |
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43-2 17-2 |
Sub Channel |
(480i/2.0) PBS SD |
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Sub Channel |
(480i/2.0) Think Bright kids' educational channel. |
| This channel will stay on 43 after the analog shutdown is complete. |
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44-1 |
OMNI 2
CJMT 69 |
15.0 kW (996') |
Toronto |
Inactive - Testing
(1080i/2.0) First seen broadcasting on October 10, 2006. Currently not on the air, but occasionally viewers will catch them testing their transmitter. There is no technical reason for them to not broadcasting, however Rogers is waiting until they absolutely have to (July 29 2008) before powering up OTA. Surprisingly strong signal. |
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46-1 |
WNGS
WNGS 67 |
823 kW |
Springville / Buffalo |
Inactive - Application Pick up an SD version from WKBW's transmitter. |
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53-1 57-1 |
Citytv
CITY 57 |
1.2 kW (1690') |
Toronto |
Active Low Power
(1080i/5.1) Generally very reliable, but directional antenna limits reception possibilities for viewers south of the CN Tower. Keep an eye out for their HD movie marathon months! |
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53-1 |
i (PAX)
WPXJ 51 |
800 kW |
Batavia / Buffalo |
Inactive - Application (Conflict with CITY 53-1). |
| No channel has been chosen for after the analog shutdown. |
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64-1 |
OMNI 1
CFMT 47 |
15.0 kW (996') |
Toronto |
Inactive - Testing
(1080i/2.0) First seen broadcasting on October 13, 2006. Currently not on the air (must be by July 29 2008), but occasionally viewers will catch them testing their transmitter. 680 News will be available as the secondary audio program (labelled "French"). Noticably weaker signal than OMNI2. |
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65-1 41-1 |
Global
CIII 41 |
1.0 kW (1505')
(3.0 kW allowed) |
Toronto |
Active Low Power
(1080i/5.1)
As of April 18 2008, Global is finally on the air. The same day, sister channel CHCH/E! from Hamilton also started HDTV broadcasting. Reportedly having difficulties with their PSIP generator (so the virtual channel numbering may or may not be active). |
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66-1 |
Sun TV
CKXT 52 |
2.81 kW (1503') |
Toronto |
Active Low Power
(1080i/2.0) A reliable signal if you're close enough. Starting to show more and more programming and sports events in HD. |
Yes, we have high definition television! Contrary to what you may have heard, a wide variety of free off-air HDTV programming is available in the Greater Toronto and Buffalo areas. This page contains a list of all current and future Canadian and American channels for the region, their status and power levels, plus a location map of all HDTV transmitters currently broadcasting in the Southern Ontario and Western New York areas.
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