Apparently the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) realized that people in the Greater Scranton area were NOT ready for the digital switch. According to WNEP TV, an “urgent request” was made of them to restore their analog signal (what we have been viewing forever). At this time, WNEP is the only station in the Scranton market broadcasting an analog signal.
Actually, as has been discussed here earlier, a delay in the switch to digital will only prolong the situation, rather than fix it. Most who needed to have purchased converters or have HDTVs. There are a number of folks in these hills (actually the valleys) who will not be able to receive the new signal period due to the terrain of NorthEastern Pennsylvania. Eventually, there may be translators (repeater towers of TV signals) erected where needed, but this will be years out.
In the mean time, you can still watch WNEP. If you still didn’t upgrade, don’t wait. As noted by WNEP, they are broadcasting an analog signal “until further notice”.
Are any Binghamton stations still broadcasting an analog signal?