Digital Television
WCET began broadcasting digitally on UHF channel 34 on December 4, 2002, and has broadcast in high definition 24 hours a day since October 1, 2005. The station ended analog operations at 12:01 AM on May 1, 2009. After most analog television was phased out nationwide on June 12, 2009, WCET remained on channel 34. However, WCET uses the PSIP protocol to display its virtual channel as 48.
| Channel | Video | Aspect | Name | Programming |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48.1 | 1080i | 16:9 | CETHD | Main WCET programming / PBS |
| 48.2 | 480i | 4:3 | CrEaTe | Create |
| 48.3 | CET Art | CET Arts |
CrEaTe and CET Arts are also available on local Time Warner Cable and Insight Communications digital cable systems.
CETWorld, part of the PBS World, was carried on channel 48.2 from 2003 to January 5, 2009, and on 48.3 from September 24 of that year to February 1, 2010. During this time, it was also carried by Time Warner Cable. PBS World programming continues to be carried on ThinkTV World, a subchannel of sister station WPTO.
On February 1, 2010, CETWorld was replaced with CET Arts on the 48.3 sub-channel. CET launched CET Arts, the first local 24-hour cultural services of its kind on February 1, 2010. CET Arts showcases the best in drama, visual arts, dance and music ranging from symphonic to bluegrass.
On March 4, 2012 at 6:49 P.M., CET aired its first live high definition pledge break from its studio, around the concert program, Under the Streetlamp.
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