ABC 33/40 has made arrangements with Belo Broadcasting to simulcast WWL-TV, Channel 4, in New Orleans on our digital channels 33.2 and 40.2 until further notice. We believe this is a great way to assist the thousands of New Orleans residents in Alabama, giving them a chance to watch local coverage of the tragedy.
We are working with local cable companies now to get this on their systems so people can watch in hotel rooms and shelters that have cable access. As soon as we get cable channel assignments we will pass it on here.
You will be able to receive this over the air without cable if you have a digital TV tuner... tune to 33.2 (Birmingham and points west), or 40.2 (Birmingham and points east). We hope to begin broadcasting WWL-TV's signal this evening by 7:00 p.m.
This is a time when broadcasters and cable companies are working together to make life easier for those who have suffered so much. Being able to watch their local news anchors and seeing stories that apply to their home we believe is an invaluable service.
Stay tuned for more details...
We are working with local cable companies now to get this on their systems so people can watch in hotel rooms and shelters that have cable access. As soon as we get cable channel assignments we will pass it on here.
You will be able to receive this over the air without cable if you have a digital TV tuner... tune to 33.2 (Birmingham and points west), or 40.2 (Birmingham and points east). We hope to begin broadcasting WWL-TV's signal this evening by 7:00 p.m.
This is a time when broadcasters and cable companies are working together to make life easier for those who have suffered so much. Being able to watch their local news anchors and seeing stories that apply to their home we believe is an invaluable service.
Stay tuned for more details...
on September 2, 2005, 3:13 pm
Circuit City and Wal-Mart have digital
tuners for your regular TV.
Really handy in bad weather...
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