CBC Television
Winnipeg (CBWT-TV)
- Digital
channel: 27
(will display as virtual channel 6.1) - Analogue
channel: 6 - Transmission site:
Richardson Building, One Lombard Place, Winnipeg
At a glance
IMPORTANT NOTICE – UPDATED DECEMBER 13, 2011
CBC and Radio-Canada’s new DTV transmitters in Winnipeg are up and running.
CBC is broadcasting on digital channel 27 (will display as virtual channel 6.1).
Radio-Canada is broadcasting on digital channel 51 (will display as virtual channel 3.1).
You’ll need to re-scan for channels to find these new digital signals on your converter box or television.
The transition to digital transmission in Winnipeg was delayed because of circumstances outside of the CBC/Radio-Canada’s control. The tower on the roof of the Richardson Building had to be reinforced before the antennas could be installed. Unfortunately, the necessary materials were not available as expected. CBC/Radio-Canada thanks viewers for their patience and understanding during the delay.
For further information, call us toll free at 1-866-306-INFO (4636) or email us by clicking here: http://www.cbc.ca/contact/
I live in Winnipeg. Do I receive a digital signal over the air?
Yes. CBC Television in Winnipeg (CBWT-TV) is now broadcasting a digital signal over-the-air.
- Visit the Canadian Heritage website to determine what to do to prepare your television set for the change.
I watch CBC Winnipeg (CBWT-TV), but I live outside the city. Do I receive a digital signal over the air?
There are two possibilities:
- You receive your signal not from our tower in Winnipeg, but rather from a CBWT-TV re-transmitter located near you. If this is the case, you will continue to receive the same CBC Television analogue signal that you get today. There is no need for you to do anything in order to continue receiving CBC Television.
- You live close enough to the city to have been served by our CBWT-TV analogue transmitter located in Winnipeg. If this is the case, there is a chance that you may no longer receive a signal. That’s because digital signals do not travel as far as analogue ones do. You may need to subscribe to a cable or satellite service in order to continue receiving CBC Television.
Find your location on our over-the-air coverage maps to determine out if you are covered, and by what transmitter.
What do I need to do to prepare for the switch?
If you subscribe to cable or satellite to watch TV, you are not affected by this change.
If you use an antenna to watch TV (either with “rabbit ears” on top of your set or with an antenna outside) you may need to purchase and install a digital converter box to be able to receive our new digital signal. Alternatively, you may want to consider receiving your TV services from a cable, satellite or other service provider.
Visit the Canadian Heritage website to determine what to do to prepare your television set for the change.
What should I know about digital over-the-air television?
Digital television (DTV) is a new technology for the broadcasting of television signals. DTV signals are delivered to your television set in a stream of bits, whereas analog signals are transmitted by continuously varying radio waves. Compared to analog broadcasting, transmitting digital television signals is more effective and provides sharper picture, improved sound, and additional features to television viewers.