By Tom Strauch, 4 WOAI Chief Engineer
SAN ANTONIO - 4 WOAI has begun the final stages of removing our former DTV 58 transmitting antenna in order to install a new DTV 48 antenna. This change will enable higher transmitting power, better area coverage and increased service to our viewers.
But change sometimes has its disadvantages. As the tower crew ascends and descends past the auxiliary antennas, it is necessary for WOAI to take our DTV transmitter off the air several times a day for a few minutes for their safety. We will make every effort to keep these off-air periods to a minimum, but tower crew safety is our most important initiative. Some off-air periods may be more than a few minutes.
Until the antenna change is complete, 4 WOAI will continue to operate at reduced power into an auxiliary antenna.
Please bear with us during these momentary off-air intervals while we make improvements. When the project is concluded it will have been worth the wait.
