Today Sacramento transitioned to a nationwide, digital television (DTV) service, which is an advanced broadcasting technology that will improve our television viewing experience.

DTV enables broadcasters to offer television with better picture and sound quality, and more programming choices for viewers. DTV can provide interactive video and data services that are not possible with analog technology.  It will also provide Sacramento residents with more advanced wireless services, including enhanced wireless broadband.

“I am so pleased that our transition to DTV in Sacramento has been seamless thus far, and my office will continue to be a resource for people with questions in the coming days and weeks. Credit must go to the Department of Commerce, our local broadcasters, and the numerous community groups that got the word out in advance and helped Sacramento prepare for the change.”

An important benefit of our switch to all-digital broadcasting is that it will free up parts of the broadcast spectrum for public safety communications that will allow police, fire departments, and first responders to improve communication in an emergency situation.

As we continue to switch over and get acclemated to digital television, Rep. Matsui is committed to making sure Sacramentans have all of the information they need.  Please see her Digital TV Transition Guide if you have any questions or concerns, and please see below for the schedule of transition for each television station in Sacramento:

Channel, Affiliation, Time & Day
3 KCRA, NBC, 9am - June 12
58 KQCA, MY, 9am - June 12
40 KTXL, Fox, 9am - June 12
13 KOVR, CBS, 6pm - June 12
31 KMAX, CW, 6pm - June 12
10 KXTV, ABC, 11:59pm - June 12
19 KTFK, Univision, 11:59pm - June 12
6 KVIE, Public, 11:59pm - June 12

For more information, please visit  www.matsui.house.gov.