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Viewer reception information for WBRE and WYOU There are a multitude of ways you can receive WBRE and WYOU. Off air- this is free but you may be in need of an antenna capable of receiving VHF 11 and VHF-13 Dishnet DirecTV- these require clear access (line of sight) to the proper satellite- occasionally a chain saw will help if you are a property owner in a wooded area. Cable TV- basic cable is available in a large number of areas. Translator displacements; Our new Digital transmitters covers many areas that previously required a translator. WBRE and WYOU analog signals used to require translators in select places to enhance coverage. We have discontinued analog translator service. Our full power main digital transmitters do a superb job of covering area previously requiring translators. You will likely require an upgrade to a VHF or combination VHF/UHF antenna to receive these. WBRE and WYOU are licensed to operate at ten times the power originally allocated by the FCC. This combined with numerous other methods of accessing our signals has made translators obsolete. We operate WBRE-DT on ch-11 and WYOU-DT on ch-13. Our digital transmitters have the advantage of being on the VHF band that is well known for having much better coverage than UHF. Since this market previously had no VHF stations, you may need to purchase an antenna that is designed for VHF. Combination VHF/UHF antennas are available. I have created a prepared response to viewers needing help with their converter boxes. I can tell you we have people as far as Binghamton and Mansfield receiving these digital transmitter signals. The key point is you will need a VHF/UHF combination antenna. Please refer to the useful links section below for antenna selection. DTV Reception Questions: WBRE and WYOU have been broadcasting at full power since November 2005. WBRE-DT is on VHF-11 and WYOU-DT is on VHF-13 but they will show up as 28.1 and 22.1 on most DTV converter boxes and TVs. Some TVs or converters will lock better/quicker if you enter 11 or 13 directly and they’ll then find 22.1/28.1 Both WYOU-DT and WBRE-DT transmit from Penobscot mountain. WBRE-DT and WYOU-DT are both on the WYOU tower and transmit from one antenna array located on Penobscot Mt. near Mountain Top PA, about 4 miles south of downtown Wilkes-Barre. The FCC assigned VHF frequencies and at a power level that was designed to cover our existing viewing area. We petitioned the FCC for increased power and the FCC granted it. WBRE-DT and WYOU-DT transmit at 10 times the power originally allocated to them. Channel 28 and Channel 22 analog transmitters were turned off on February 17th 2009. One of the most common problems viewers encounter when setting up their TV converter or digital TV has to do with the type of antenna being used. Specifically, you will need a VHF of VHF/UHF antenna for WBRE/WYOU. Indoor versions of VHF antennas generally have “rabbit ears”. If you are using only a set-top antenna then you may need to use a roof top antenna. The antennaweb.org site will calculate distances to our transmitters and help in antenna selection. One cheap TV top antenna is the Phillips SDV 5119/27.

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