Several Atlanta TV Stations Change Frequencies, Re-Scan Your TV

ATLANTA, GA — By law, nearly 1,000 TV stations must move frequencies to make room for wireless services, according to TVanswers.org. TV stations will be moving at different times through the summer of 2020.

Some Atlanta stations began changing frequencies on Sept. 5. To find your local stations check TVanswers.org.

Stations are given a time frame when they must move; stay tuned to your local stations to learn when to rescan. It’s important to watch your local stations for information, as some rescan days could change.

If you watch TV for free with an antenna, rescan your TV or converter box after stations switch frequencies to continue receiving your local stations. You do not need to purchase new equipment or services to rescan.

By rescanning your TV or converter box, your TV will find all the TV channels available in your area. If you haven't rescanned your TV recently, you may discover TV channels you didn't know you were missing.

If you pay a monthly fee to subscribe to a television service – such as cable or satellite – you do not need to take action.

This move is happening behind the scenes, so once your rescan is complete you will still find your favorite stations on the same channel numbers as before.

Congress authorized the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) – the agency that governs the public airwaves – to hold an auction to provide more channels for wireless broadband services.

Now that the auction is complete, the FCC is requiring nearly 1,000 TV stations to change frequencies, TVanswers.org said.