KCPT OFFERS THREE DIGITAL CHANNELS AROUND THE CLOCK
KCPT
Our flagship channel, KCPT (19.1), will continue to bring viewers the quality mix of local and national programs that Kansas City has come to expect over the past five decades. If you have a television capable of High Definition Television (HDTV), then most of the content on this 24-hour main channel will be broadcast in Hi Def. If you own a Standard Definition television or an analog TV with a converter box, you'll still be able to see KCPT with a great image—it just won't be High Definition.
KCPT2
KCPT2 (19.2) is a 24-hour channel that offers encore presentations of some of the best that KCPT and PBS have to offer, in addition to televising, on occasion, brand-new programs. This Standard Definition channel also provides the chance for us to rebroadcast blockbuster PBS series such as Make 'Em Laugh, The Story of India, the Ken Burns films and more.
KCPT Create
KCPT Create (19.3) is a 24/7 broad station. KCPT Create provides expert advice on cooking, arts and crafts, gardening, home improvement and travel. Tune into this Standard Definition channel and be inspired to taste, grow, imagine, explore and live more fully.
We hope you enjoy these expanded and updated public television offerings and, as always, thank you for your support of KCPT!
Having trouble finding the three KCPT digital channels? Here's where to look...
TV Provider
|
KCPT 19
(Standard) |
KCPT 19.1
(Digital High Def) |
KCPT 19.2
(Digital) |
KCPT Create 19.3
(Digital) |
Over-the-air (antenna) |
19.1 |
19.1* |
19.2 |
19.3 |
AT&T U-verse |
19 |
1019 |
N/A |
N/A |
Comcast |
|
240 |
241 |
242 |
DirecTV |
19** |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Time Warner Cable/MO |
11 |
1401 |
1402 |
1403 |
SureWest (Everest) |
11 |
601 |
602 |
603 |
*HD quality only available if you own a High Definition television; otherwise the picture appears Standard Def
**Available only if you subscribe to DirecTV's local package
N/A: Not Available (that particular system does not offer to its subscribers)
FAQs
Problems picking up KCPT?
Always re-scan your channels first. That more often than not is all you will need to do.
If I Already Have an Antenna, Do I Need a New One to View the Digital Signals?
A special antenna is sometimes needed to receive digital signals. You may have antenna issues, however, if your older antenna does not receive UHF signals (channels 14 and above) well, because most DTV stations are on UHF channels. In such a case, you may need a new antenna or to add a UHF section to your existing antenna system. This equipment should be available at most bricks-and-mortar and Internet consumer electronics retailers.
How Do I Receive Digital Broadcasts If I Subscribe To Cable or Satellite?
If you receive cable or satellite television service, contact your cable or satellite provider about any additional components, such as a digital set-top box, that you may need to watch digital broadcast programming. Always ask if all three KCPT channels are provided to subscribers before you sign on the dotted line.
If I Buy a DTV, Will My VCR, DVD Player, Camcorder, Video Games, Or Other Equipment Still Work?
VCRs, DVD players, camcorders and video games will continue to work, even if they are only analog-capable. Such equipment, however, may not provide digital-quality picture and sound. Manufacturers are producing a number of different connectors to hook equipment together and improve picture and sound quality. Check with your equipment retailer to determine the types of connectors that will work with your equipment.
Information provided by the Federal Communications Commission.
More information may be found by clicking the links below:
The FCC DTV Website
The U.S. Department of Commerce DTV Website
Antenna Information
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