CTV is the first television station in Calgary to provide network programming in High Definition.
What does this mean to you?
If you've already entered the world of HD-TV, you'll now be able to get CTV network programming in HD here in Calgary. That means an HD signal originating right here in our own time zone. CTV HD is available through Shaw cable (channel 210), Telus TV (channel 609), Bell TV (channel 1131) or off-air (channel 4.1) if you have a UHF antenna connected to your Digital (ATSC) tuner on your TV.
If you're not yet into HD-TV, don't worry. CTV will continue to broadcast our Standard Definition (SD) signal here in Calgary. You'll continue to find us right where we've always been - cable channel 3, off-air channel 4.
FAQ's
What is HD-TV?
High Definition is a digital broadcast signal with more lines of resolution than analog Standard Definition (1080i compared to 480i). HD-TV is also broadcast in a different aspect ratio, giving you a wider image (16:9 compared to 4:3). HD-TV also sounds different, with audio in either Dolby Digital stereo or Dolby Digital 5.1.
What do I need to get HD-TV?
You will need an HD capable television set and an HD digital source. You can also receive an off-air HD signal through a UHF antenna connected to a Digital (ATSC) tuner. We've included a link to provide you with more information (Wikipedia HD-TV).
When will CTV News Calgary be available in HD-TV?
Good question -we're working on it. The switch to carry HD programming required some major changes to our infrastructure here at CTV in Calgary, and so will the switch to produce our News in High Definition. That means changing all of our cameras, edit suites, and studio equipment. It's a big investment, but we're committed to doing it. In the meantime, CTV News Calgary will be seen on our HD service. Our Standard Definition signal will be "up-converted" for broadcast on CTV HD.
