Having trouble seeing 6abc?

PHILADELPHIA - June 15, 2009 - There are two reasons why you may be having problems.

1. Before the switch, 6abc's digital signal was on the UHF band. After the switch, the federal government assigned 6abc a frequency that is on the VHF band. Therefore, any antennas in your house need to be able to recieve the VHF band.

2. Before the switch, 6abc was given a digital signal which broadcasted at higher power. After the switch, 6abc began using its permanent digital signal, which brodcasts at a lower power. This frequency was assigned to 6abc by the federal government. Members of 6abc management and managers from the Disney company are in Washington, D.C. working with federal regulators seeking permission to broadcast at a higher power.

6abc will continue to answer your DTV Inquiry emails and phone calls, however the large number of correspondences we've received may prevent an immediate personalized response.

If you are having problems now that the 6abc DTV switch has happened, Fill out this form in order to report your DTV transition issues.

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