Remaning analog stations

[Darth Paris]

I'm sure this an obvious answer, but whats the deal with their still being analog stations broadcasting? I was setting up my TV at the new place, and since I ditched cable I had to scan for channels. There is no way to make the TV skip analog channel search, so I had it go ahead and do it. Once complete, I had all the digital channels and 2 analog channels as well. I live out outside of Indianapolis, and it appears that our NBC affiliate which use to broadcast on Ch. 13 is broadcasting a news/weather station that also shows some cartoons on Saturdays mornings still. There also seems to be a Spanish language station still broadcasting. What gives?

[jagabo]

Many analog stations are exempt from the digital switch for various reasons.

[usually_quiet]

Low-power stations were exempt from the June 12, 2009 deadline. They must switch in a few years, but were given extra time because they don't have the same financial resouces as full-power stations.

(Edited to correct a spelling error.)

[edDV]

It may be a rural translator. They can operate until 2012.

Some stations that don't interfere are doing "Nightlight" service. These are mostly Ch2-6.

Which analog channel numbers are you getting?

[Darth Paris]

It's channels 52 and 27. They are both fairly weak, but almost watchable.

[edDV]

27 in Indianapolis is ION WIPX-DT (virtual 63.1). This should be digital.

Also on 27 is WSOT-LP, a low power analog translator in Marion, IN. They have a construction permit to convert to digital.

52 is no longer in the UHF TV band. I see no stations or translators listed near Indianapolis. It may be a rural translator.