Digital Television
Channel | Video | Aspect | Programming |
---|---|---|---|
15.1 | 1080i | 16:9 | Main KPBS programming / PBS |
15.2 | 480i | 4:3 | V-me |
At the time of the analog television shutdown, which took place on June 12, 2009, KPBS's digital signal remained on its pre-transition period channel 30. However, through the use of PSIP, digital television receivers will display KPBS's virtual channel as 15. KPBS had indicated that it might terminate analog service on April 30, 2009, in advance of the June 12, 2009 nationwide analog-digital conversation date. The station's website, however, states that KPBS continued analog transmissions until the June 12, 2009 mandatory full power TV station analog/digital conversion date. KPBS-TV broadcasts in 1080i high definition.
When KCET in Los Angeles dropped PBS at the end of 2010, KPBS became available on cable systems in Bakersfield, alongside San Bernardino PBS member KVCR-DT and Fresno PBS member KVPT. It is also one of three PBS affiliates serving Palm Springs, the others being KVCR-DT and Huntington Beach PBS member KOCE.
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