tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13975530.post114617196369043089..comments2023-09-22T13:45:50.991-04:00Comments on Ohio Media Watch: WBNX-TV Receives Digital Construction PermitOhio Media Watchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07003503894299610300noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13975530.post-1146433117515641172006-04-30T17:38:00.000-04:002006-04-30T17:38:00.000-04:00Thanks OMW! Very informative!Thanks OMW! Very informative!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13975530.post-1146189856727580842006-04-27T22:04:00.000-04:002006-04-27T22:04:00.000-04:00The details are on the links above.Basically, it's...The details are on the links above.<BR/><BR/>Basically, it's 1000KW, which is really high for a digital station, even on UHF. I don't know the hows/whys as to what power level stations get, but most locals on the UHF band are around 500KW or just north of that.<BR/><BR/>I believe 1000KW is the high power level for a DT station. WBNX's analog stick is 5000KW. If I had to guess, WBNX-DT can go as high as it does because the station maximized its analog stick.Ohio Media Watchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07003503894299610300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13975530.post-1146189327210572392006-04-27T21:55:00.000-04:002006-04-27T21:55:00.000-04:00I've also heard that they were given FCC approval ...I've also heard that they were given FCC approval to operate their digital signal at a larger than normal amount of wattage, which would mean a quite powerful signal throughout N.E. Ohio. Does anyone know the exact wattage? I'm very happy about seeing Smallville and Supernatural in HD. Just got a 42" plasma and I'm ready!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com