Tacoma’s KBTC Public Television Launches KBTC-VC, ATSC 3.0 Virtual Channel

KBTC Public Television in Tacoma, Wash., has debuted KBTC-VC, a new virtual ATSC 3.0 channel, broadcasting on virtual ch. 28-11. This launch brings KBTC’s programming into the NextGen television space, offering viewers a state-of-the-art experience, including enhanced picture quality with Advanced HDR by Technicolor.

The programming on KBTC-VC mirrors that of KBTC’s main channel, 28-1, while providing enhanced accessibility for those with NextGen-enabled televisions.

Virtual ATSC 3.0 channels provide electronic programming guide information over-the-air to NextGen Smart TVs using the host broadcaster’s data channel capacity. NextGen viewers can select KBTC-VC in their programming guide and access the channel seamlessly over their internet connected TV.

Viewers may need to rescan their TVs to access the new channel and begin watching KBTC-VC.

DeAnne Hamilton, KBTC executive director and GM, said: “We are excited to make NextGen TV available in our region. This launch deepens KBTC’s commitment to innovation and accessibility by reducing barriers to high-quality broadcast media and by supporting digital services that our viewers in western Washington rely on every day.”

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