Digital Television

The Standard for a New Era of Television

Prairie Public broadcasts three digital television channels, and we’re eager to help you tune in to the enhanced programming you can receive. If you are watching on a high definition television set, you’ll also receive better sound and picture quality. All Prairie Public local productions produced since 2006 are taped in high definition, and some of the most acclaimed PBS series and specials are available in high definition, including, Nature, NOVA, and Great Performances.

Learn more about digital television

Do you need a digital converter box?
Take the DTV quiz and find out.

If your TV tuner is:

And you get your programming from:

You will need:

Standard Analog Over-the-air with rooftop antenna or rabbit ears Digital converter box
Standard Analog Cable or satellite Nothing. Your cable or satellite provider converts the digital signal for you
Digital Over-the-air with rooftop antenna or rabbit ears Nothing
Digital Cable or satellite Nothing. Your cable or satellite provider converts the digital signal for you

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