<![CDATA[ Latest from Tv Technology in Greensboro ]]> https://www.tvtechnology.com/tag/greensboro Wed, 08 Dec 2021 16:48:57 +0000 en <![CDATA[ Sinclair, Nexstar, Hearst TV Launch NextGen TV In Greensboro ]]> GREENSBORO, N.C.—Add four more stations to the growing list of TV broadcasters on air with NextGen TV—this time with stations owned by three different station groups, including Sinclair Broadcast Group, Nexstar Media Group and Hearst Television.

This week Sinclair’s ABC affiliate WXLV and MyNet affiliate WMYV; Nexstar-owned Fox affiliate WGHP and Hearst Television’s NBC affiliate WXII, flipped the switch on ATSC 3.0 service in Greensboro, bringing local viewers improved video, enhanced audio, including Voice+ dialog enhancement, and access to advanced emergency alerting.

Sinclair will host ATSC 3.0 transmission of all four stations Over-the-air ATSC 1.0 viewers must rescan their televisions to continue receiving legacy DTV service. BitPath led the planning process and deployment of NextGen TV for the four stations.

More information is available on the Sinclair website. 

TV Tech has been tracking the deployments of NextGen TV services around the country. A list of markets with ATSC 3.0 broadcasts and those planning to launch services is available here.  

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GREENSBORO, N.C.—Add four more stations to the growing list of TV broadcasters on air with NextGen TV—this time with stations owned by three different station groups, including Sinclair Broadcast Group, Nexstar Media Group and Hearst Television.

This week Sinclair’s ABC affiliate WXLV and MyNet affiliate WMYV; Nexstar-owned Fox affiliate WGHP and Hearst Television’s NBC affiliate WXII, flipped the switch on ATSC 3.0 service in Greensboro, bringing local viewers improved video, enhanced audio, including Voice+ dialog enhancement, and access to advanced emergency alerting.

Sinclair will host ATSC 3.0 transmission of all four stations Over-the-air ATSC 1.0 viewers must rescan their televisions to continue receiving legacy DTV service. BitPath led the planning process and deployment of NextGen TV for the four stations.

More information is available on the Sinclair website. 

TV Tech has been tracking the deployments of NextGen TV services around the country. A list of markets with ATSC 3.0 broadcasts and those planning to launch services is available here.  

]]> <![CDATA[ FOX8/WGHP to Host Telethon for Hurricane Florence Victims ]]> HIGH POINT, NC--As the southeast region, and in particular the coastal communities of North Carolina and South Carolina begin the long road to recovery from the devastating effects of hurricane Florence, Tribune Broadcasting’s FOX8/WGHP, will hold an in-studio telethon Wednesday, Sept. 19, from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m., to aid in the recovery effort.

All money pledged during the 13-hour phone bank will be processed by the Salvation Army’s national headquarters and distributed to the areas of greatest need.

“We are in a time of dire need, and the people of North Carolina need to come together as one. Now, more than ever, our neighbors need our help.” said FOX8/WGHP General Manager, Jim Himes.

The 13-hour in-studio telethon will be staffed by Salvation Army volunteers, FOX8 staff members, and various community leaders. FOX8 will also use the power of its nearly 800,000 Facebook fans to spread the message on social media, and will link directly to the Salvation Army’s donation page on its own website, www.myfox8.com. 

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HIGH POINT, NC--As the southeast region, and in particular the coastal communities of North Carolina and South Carolina begin the long road to recovery from the devastating effects of hurricane Florence, Tribune Broadcasting’s FOX8/WGHP, will hold an in-studio telethon Wednesday, Sept. 19, from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m., to aid in the recovery effort.

All money pledged during the 13-hour phone bank will be processed by the Salvation Army’s national headquarters and distributed to the areas of greatest need.

“We are in a time of dire need, and the people of North Carolina need to come together as one. Now, more than ever, our neighbors need our help.” said FOX8/WGHP General Manager, Jim Himes.

The 13-hour in-studio telethon will be staffed by Salvation Army volunteers, FOX8 staff members, and various community leaders. FOX8 will also use the power of its nearly 800,000 Facebook fans to spread the message on social media, and will link directly to the Salvation Army’s donation page on its own website, www.myfox8.com. 

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