Iowa Public Television currently offers three digital channels. Viewers who watch over-the-air with a digital television set or a converter box can find them on the .1, .2 and .3 channels (11.1 in central Iowa, 12.1 in eastern Iowa, etc.)
- IPTV Digital (.1) showcases high definition and other digital programming options.
- IPTV's Analog Simulcast (.2) features IPTV's regular schedule around the clock, including PBS Kids programming weekdays from 6:30 a.m. until 5:30 p.m.
- IPTV Plus (.3) is offered as an additional digital channel, featuring outstanding how-to programming with IPTV Create programs.
- View our digital coverage map »
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The conversion to digital television is ongoing – and fast approaching. It’s important for you to have the information you need to make the transition as smoothly as possible, and to be sure you can still watch your favorite programming (especially that programming on Iowa Public Television) after February 17, 2009.
Visit this page often to get answers to your questions, to read my blog about IPTV’s transition, and to see when we’ll be near your community talking about the digital television transition.
Recent posts from Bill Hayes' DTV blog:
Bill Hayes has been Iowa Public Television's Engineering Director since 1999, and is responsible for the network's transition to digital television.
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Get Converter Box Coupons
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Learn how to prepare for DTV
Millions of households risk losing television reception unless they take the easy steps to receive a digital signal. DTVAnswers.com is here to assist you throughout the transition process.
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Frequently Asked DTV Questions
Find out answers to common DTV transition questions from dtv.gov.
Latest Posts from Our DTV Blog
- Enhanced IPTV-Digital Services!
Monday, March 31, 2008
Good news for over-the-air IPTV-Digital viewers!In response to viewer requests, IPTV now has three digital channels on the air for over-the-air viewers.
11.1 - IPTV-DigitalIPTV-Digital is IPTV’s primary digital channel and is broadcast on the .1 channel (11.1 in central Iowa; 12.1 in eastern Iowa; etc). It features programming that showcases high-definition and other digital programming options. IPTV-Digital first began broadcast in August 2001, and now offers local and national digital programming to Iowans across the state. IPTV-Digital is also carried by many cable and satellite services around the state. Viewers watching via cable or satellite need to check with their providers for channel numbers.
11.2 - IPTV's Analog Simulcast
IPTV’s analog schedule is now being simulcast on the .2 channel. It features our regular schedule around the clock, including PBS Kids programming weekdays from 6:30 a.m. until 5:30 p.m.
11.3 - IPTV-Plus
IPTV-Plus can now be found on the .3 channel. Previously it was carried on the .2 channel. On this channel, viewers can watch outstanding how-to programming each day with IPTV Create programs. Monday - Thursdays from 7 - 10 p.m., viewers will have the opportunity to see what potential multicast channels may have to offer in the future.
Both the .2 and the .3 channels are only available to viewers who utilize an antenna with a digital television set or an older set connected to a converter box.
- High Definition Disc Players
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
If you have been holding off on the purchase of a high definition DVD player to go with your new HD television set, the choice just got a lot easier. For a couple of years there have been two competing versions of high definition DVD players available. ... Read more »
- Updated: Upcoming DTV Information Sessions
Monday, January 14, 2008
Throughout the next year, Iowa Public Television's DTV experts will be traveling the state to conduct free information and Q&A sessions about Digital Television. The list will be updated frequently, so check back often. Read more »
- The DTV Converter
Wednesday, January 9, 2008
Read more »- Digital Converter Box Information
Tuesday, January 8, 2008
In February of 2009, all television stations will cease broadcasting their analog television service and rely exclusively on their digital television (DTV) services. What this means to viewers will vary depending on how they receive ... Read more »
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