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Updated: 4:44 PM Feb 16, 2009 DTV Channel Re-scanning Lincoln Viewers receiving KOLN/KGIN-TV with an antenna will need to re-scan channels after KOLN/KGIN-TV begins broadcasting a digital-only signal at 11:50 p.m. Monday, Feb. 16. Posted: 12:33 PM Feb 16, 2009 Reporter: KOLN/KGIN

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KOLN/KGIN-TV will begin broadcasting a digital-only signal at 11:50 p.m. Monday, Feb. 16. KOLN/KGIN-TV will be off the air for approximately 10 minutes. After the conversion, viewers using an antenna to receive KOLN/KGIN-TV will need to re-scan their channels. If you're using a converter box, re-scan channels through the box. If you have a newer television with a digital tuner, you can re-scan the channels directly through your television.

If you've already been watching KOLN/KGIN-TV's digital signal, you'll still need to re-scan channels, because the signal is moving from the UHF band to the VHF band.

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On June 12th, 2009, the era of analog broadcast television in the United States will end as the nation completes its transition to an all-digital system.

While this change will mark the end of the traditional analog method of broadcasting over-the-air television, it won’t signal the end of free broadcast television, and your favorite broadcast programs and local television stations will still be available.

Consumers who subscribe to a "pay" television service such as cable and satellite aren’t likely to be affected by the switch, but if you currently receive analog television over the air or via an antenna, you’ll need to take action to continue watching your favorite stations.

TV sets that currently receive programming through cable or satellite are not likely to be affected by the transition to digital.

However, TV sets that rely on "over the air" broadcasting with an antenna (set-top or rooftop) to receive a signal will be affected by the cutoff of analog broadcasts in 2009. You will need to consider one of the following options:

Purchase a digital-to-analog converter box that plugs into an existing television. The boxes, which are expected to cost between $50 - 70 will be available for purchase in 2008. Beginning on January 1, 2008, U.S. households can request up to two coupons valued at $40 each. Each coupon can go toward the purchase of a single set-top converter box that will allow you to continue watching FREE "over-the-air" television on an analog set.

Subscribe to a cable, satellite or telecommunications service provider if all desired local broadcast stations are carried by that service.

Purchase a new television set with a built in digital tuner. Any of these steps will ensure that "over-the-air" television consumers will continue to receive programming.