WSRE TV Changes Frequency; Viewers Need To Rescan

October 24, 2019

Viewers that watch PBS station WSRE over the air with an antenna will need to rescan today after a frequency move, but some may still have difficulty watching the station for another few days.

WSRE 23 and WSRE World, WSRE Create and WSRE PBS KIDS all moved frequencies overnight as required by the FCC.

“We be on our interim antenna until final facilities are complete next week. That means some viewers will have difficulty receiving us on the new channel. We will still not be at 100%, but should be next week. At that time anyone not receiving us will need to rescan again,”  said Darrel Harrison, WSRE director, Engineering and Broadcast.

Viewers that watch WSRE through cable or satellite will not need to rescan, and no one will be required to purchase any new equipment or services.

Recently, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) held an auction of broadcast airwaves to provide more channels for wireless internet broadband services. WSRE did not participate in the auction; however, the FCC is requiring this station and nearly 1,000 others nationwide to move to new frequencies to make room for wireless internet services.

To rescan, select “scan” or “autotune” on the TV or converter box control menu to start the scanning process. Instructions are usually available by pressing the “setup” or “menu” buttons on the remote control. This move is happening behind the scenes, so the 23 channel number viewers know will not change..

Pictured: A WSRE antenna is installed recently. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.

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Written by William Reynolds · Filed Under General