A DTV converter box is an easy-to-install electronic device that hooks up to your analog television set or VCR and over-the-air antenna. The box converts the digital television signal into analog making it viewable on your analog equipment. After a simple initial setup, your viewing will continue just as before, except you’ll have three KPTS channels instead of one. Converter boxes cost between $50 and $70. 

Already have a converter box or digital TV but can't get KPTS?



Make sure your antenna is pointed toward Hutchinson. More specifically, our transmission tower is located near Buhler. If you have multiple TVs in the house using the same antenna, the signal may be attenuated enough that you need an amplifier to make up for the splitter loss in your system.

Many people use indoor antennas or common outdoor antennas mounted in the attic. Antennas will not perform as well when they are mounted inside; also the higher the better.  If you have restrictions on outdoor antennas we refer you to the FCC:  www.fcc.gov/mb/facts/otard.html

Do you have a question for KPTS about digital TV?

Call us during regular business hours (Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm) at 316-838-3090.

You many also call the FCC DTV Help Line at 1-888-225-5322.

Click here to send us an email.

Click here for more information about antennas and signal amplifiers.

Here is another useful site for antenna questions.

Click here for basic troubleshooting solutions.

KPTS broadcasts three program services:

KPTS-HD1 is the main KPTS signal with many programs available in high definition.

KPTS-DT2 Explore offers PBS national programs scheduled several hours later than KPTS HD1.
Newshour with Jim Lehrer airs at 9:00pm.
The PBS primetime schedule airs from 10:00pm to 1:00am.
The PBS Kids schedule is entirely different from the KPTS regular schedule. KPTS Explore also offers rebroadcasts of popular locally produced programs.

KPTS-DT3 Create delivers your favorite how-to shows on cooking, home repair, gardening and travel. Create features many programs that don’t appear in the regular KPTS schedule, such as Rick Steves’ Europe, Chefs of Napa Valley, Wine, Food and Friends, and P. Allen Smith’s Garden Home.

You must have a digital receiver to watch the KPTS-DT signals unless you subscribe to a cable or satellite service that carries the KPTS digital channels. For more information regarding these, check the TV Schedule page.

For information about tuning in to our digital channels please email us or call KPTS at 316-838-3090, Monday through Friday, from 8:00am to 5:00pm.