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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, then it's either in true high definition or upconverted DVD-quality widescreen 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. |
| This channel will revert to 26 after the analog shutdown is complete. |
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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 June 2008 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/5.1)
Crossroads HD is on the air, however reports (and my own experience) indicate that it can be difficult to receive unless you are close to the tower. Recently spotted a program in 5.1 audio. |
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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. Former channel 7-3, WCSN SD "World Championship Sports Network" is no longer being carried by WKBW. It is unknown if a new location in Buffalo is planned. |
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38-2 7-2 |
Sub Channel |
(480i/2.0) WNGS SD, a Retro Television Network (RTN) affiliate. |
| 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) I've noted that over the 2007/2008 television season, WIVB appears to have fixed the picture and sound problems that have plagued their transmitter for years previous. Currently a fairly reliable station, although it can be inexplicably difficult to receive when taking into account the transmitting power. |
| 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, a trend that continues for the 2008 season). |
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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) WNED-SD (PBS SD) |
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Sub Channel |
(480i/2.0) WNED-Th (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 |
Active Normal Power
(1080i/2.0) Broadcasting full time since June 2008 (20 months after their first OTA test). Surprisingly strong signal. |
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51-1 |
i (PAX)
WPXJ 51 |
? kW |
Batavia / Buffalo |
Inactive - Application This channel will not use the previously applied-for 53-1, and will instead begin broadcasting after the analog shutdown is complete using 23-1 from WNLO. |
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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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64-1 |
OMNI 1
CFMT 47 |
15.0 kW (996') |
Toronto |
Active Normal Power
(1080i/2.0) Broadcasting full time since June 2008 (20 months after their first OTA test). Back when it was first testing, 680 News was available as the secondary audio program (labelled "French"). While this would still appear to be the intention, when testing all I heard was garbled audio. A 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, meaning you may receive it as 44-1, 65-1 or even 65-2 (as my latest test resulted in). |
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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. |
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67-1 |
WNGS
WNGS 67 |
? kW |
Springville / Buffalo |
Inactive - Application Pick up an SD version from WKBW's transmitter. This channel will not begin broadcasting until after the analog shutdown is complete, at which time it will claim 7-1 from WKBW and become the only VHF HDTV channel in the area. |
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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