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My58 over-the-air viewers need to rescan their TV channels

Rescan day was April 29

My58 over-the-air viewers need to rescan their TV channels

Rescan day was April 29

First off, if you watch cable satellite or another provider, you don't need to do anything. But if you use an antenna, you will need to take action to continue to watch your favorite programs on my 58 h and I and astray a TV. Sacramento Re Scan Day is coming up on April 29th at 1 p.m. On that day, you'll need to re scan your channels to continue to receive my 58 h and I and a Stray A TV Sacramento. Now the process is simple. One. Find the remote for your TV or converter box, then press menu to select set up on the menu. Three. Choose antenna, then select channel scan or auto tune, depending on your TV, check your manual for more detailed instructions. Your TV will automatically re scan the available signals so all your channels will be ready for you to watch. Remember, the re scan date is April 29th at one PM There's nothing you need to do until then, and we'll remind you as the day gets closer
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My58 over-the-air viewers need to rescan their TV channels

Rescan day was April 29

If you watch television with an antenna, a federally-mandated change requires you to follow some simple steps to rescan the airwaves.Approximately 1,000 TV stations nationwide have to change their frequencies to make room for wireless internet carriers after an FCC held auction, according to a statement released by the National Association of Broadcasters.For My58, Heroes and Icons, and Estrella TV Sacramento, the change occurred April 29.Those who watch television via over-the-air signals need to rescan their TVs in order to store the new frequencies.Here's how to do it:Press the “Menu” button on your television’s remote controlPress “Set-Up”Select “Antenna” then “Channel Scan” or “Auto-Tune”This change will only impact viewers who use antennas to receive their signals, not those who use cable or satellite providers. Additionally, channel numbers for TV stations will not change because of this operation.For more information about rescanning, visit www.TVAnswers.org. Viewers can also contact the FCC’s consumer hotline at 1-888-225-5322 ext. 6.

If you watch television with an antenna, a federally-mandated change requires you to follow some simple steps to rescan the airwaves.

Approximately 1,000 TV stations nationwide have to change their frequencies to make room for wireless internet carriers after an FCC held auction, according to a statement released by the National Association of Broadcasters.

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For My58, Heroes and Icons, and Estrella TV Sacramento, the change occurred April 29.

Those who watch television via over-the-air signals need to rescan their TVs in order to store the new frequencies.

Here's how to do it:

  • Press the “Menu” button on your television’s remote control
  • Press “Set-Up”
  • Select “Antenna” then “Channel Scan” or “Auto-Tune”

This change will only impact viewers who use antennas to receive their signals, not those who use cable or satellite providers. Additionally, channel numbers for TV stations will not change because of this operation.

For more information about rescanning, visit www.TVAnswers.org. Viewers can also contact the FCC’s consumer hotline at 1-888-225-5322 ext. 6.