I recieved the following e-mail earlier today from the general manager over at CHEX in regards to their time frame of launching their digital station on 34 and 48. Here is the response I recieved...
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Hello :
Your message to our viewermail account was forwarded to me for response.
High definition "over the air broadcasting" is still in its' infancy in Canada, although all the main networks have HD signals available on satellite and cable services and there are some over the air signals available in major markets like Toronto. We expect it will be 3 - 4 years before CHEX Television is providing an over the air signal in high definition. Our technical gurus tell me the PTH HDTV channel is 34 for Peterborough and 48 for our Oshawa based station.
Thanks for contacting CHEX Television.
Yours truly,
Ron Johnston
General Manager
CHEX Television
743 Monaghan Road
Peterborough, Ontario
K9J 5K2
705-742-0451 x292
fax: 705-748-0092
[email protected] *******
As one can see, it appears as if they will be ready between 08/09. I have sent the general manager a followup message asking about the potential conflict CHEX-DT will have with WNYO (even though WNYO will have a directional antenna facing the South West), as I would like to potentially be able to recieve both WNYO 49 and CHEX.