NEW INFO: WSAW's Switch from Analog to Digital will now take place Monday February 16, 2009 at 11:55 p.m.

WSAW NewsChannel 7 is now broadcasting in 100% digital ONLY ... the older analog signal is no longer being broadcast. If you are a cable or satellite subscriber, you do not need to worry, the change is handled for you. For those of you that watch NewsChannel 7 over the airwaves, you will need to re-scan your digital TV or converter box to locate new digital signal. If you are having problems watching NewsChannel 7, please visit the DTV section of wsaw.com or by emailing us dtv@wsaw.com . In addition, you can also call Wisconsin Public Television's help line at 800-422-9707 or the FCC at 1-888-225-5322. You can also write to us at the station: DTV Questions, 1114 Grand Ave, Wausau, WI 54403.

Back to Digital TV

Updated: 3:56 PM Feb 14, 2009

There is now a new date and time when NewsChannel 7 will switch from analog to full digital television. This switch will now take place on Monday February 16, 2009 at 11:55 p.m. WSAW will cease operations of its analog transmission and will continue to broadcast in full digital television.

Posted: 1:28 PM Feb 13, 2009
Reporter: WSAW Staff

FCC Approves WSAW's Switch from Analog to Digital Tuesday February 17, 2009

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WSAW TV has been working to prepare our viewers for this change over the past several months with several informative stories and DTV specials right here on wsaw.com.

More information about the switch can be found by clicking on : NewsChannel 7's DTV Section.

Latest Comments

Posted by: Bonnie Location: Butternut on Oct 23, 2009 at 06:44 AM

We used to watch your station all the time on attenna ,we bought two converter boxes still can't get it. I guess the people in northern wi don't count. Is ever going to get better for us.

If you are having problems receiving the signal, there are a few things to try. First, if you live in Oneida, Vilas or Forest Counties, try re-scanning your converter box to find our repeater station, W57AR, which is now on Digital Channel 42. Second, try positioning your antenna to point towards either that tower, or Rib Mountain. Lastly, call our engineering office for further help; 715-845-4211.
-Webmaster, Chad

Posted by: Dorothy Location: Conover on Mar 20, 2009 at 06:03 PM

Is there any update on the new transmitter for Sayner? Do you have a better idea of when it will be available? It is very frustrating. I often loose the channel 7.1 signal between 8:30 am and 10:00 pm. The signal seemes to have been worse during this past week.

Posted by: josephine Location: gilman on Mar 3, 2009 at 04:03 PM

I used to be able to get 7 before the swithch and now I can't it is frustrating. I have tried different indoor antennas and still can not get it. I'm 84 and my daugther has had to come over serveral times trying the different antenna's we still haven't found the right one and I can't afford an outside one so guess I won't be watching the shows I enjoy.

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