How to Watch
Option 1: Watch free, over-the-air with your old analog TV, an antenna & a new TV converter box
If you want to continue watching free, over-the-air television with your old analog TV and antenna (or “rabbit ears”), you will need to purchase a new digital TV converter box to receive digital channels.
Once you've hooked up your new digital TV converter box, you can start watching all four of WSRE's digital channels for free!
Order your converter box coupon
Do I need to buy a new antenna to watch digital TV?
Benefits of Option 1
- Receive all the digital channels
- Better picture and sound
- View HD programs but at lower than HD quality
- Keep your same television
- Watch 24 hours of WSRE programming
- FREE! No monthly subscription fee, only the one-time cost of the TV converter box
Option 2: Watch free, over-the-air with a new digital TV & an antenna
If you have a TV with a built-in digital tuner or want to purchase one, you can receive WSRE's digital signal over-the-air for free, provided you are in our viewing area.
Just tune in WSRE's four digital channels and start watching — it's all free!
Do I need to buy a new antenna to watch digital TV?
Benefits of Option 2
- Receive all the digital channels
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Much better picture and sound
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Watch 24 hours of WSRE programming
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If an HDTV, you will get HD programs at full HD quality
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New widescreen format
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FREE! No monthly subscription fee, only the one-time cost of the television
If you subscribe to cable or satellite, you can receive their package of digital channels on either your old analog TV or digital TV. Some of WSRE's digital channels may not be available from your cable or satellite provider. Consult your cable or satellite company for information. Currently, Cox Communications, BrightHouse Networks and Riviera Utilities provide all four of WSRE’s digital channels to their subscribers. Mediacom-Santa Rosa County subscribers can watch WSRE HD, but not our other two digital channels. Our regular, analog channel can still be found on all cable and satellite systems.
Benefits of Option 3
- Your switch to digital is complete
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Depending on your provider, you may receive all the digital channels
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No antenna needed
You don't have to wait for February 17, 2009 to make the switch. You can start receiving digital-quality picture, sound and all four of WSRE’s digital channels now.