How have Utah broadcasters prepared for DTV?
Utah’s transition to Digital Television involves an unusual partnership. The DTV Utah Coalition is comprised of eight public and commercial broadcasters: KUED, KUEN, KBYU, KSL, KTVX, KUTV, KJZZ, and KUWB. This partnership has built a shared 350-foot tower and transmission facility on Farnsworth Peak that houses new digital transmitters for each station. This consortium is unique in the country and has allowed public and commercial television stations to share costs as they make the transition to digital broadcasting. In addition, the Utah Broadcasters Association is working with broadcasters on a unified public information campaign, including on-air spots that all broadcasters in Utah can use.
