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The KRQE Media Group has some exciting news about the future of TV here in New Mexico and southwest Colorado. On Tuesday, December 13, we will be preparing for the arrival of 4K TV.   If you currently use an antenna to watch local broadcast television for free, you will need to rescan your television set on or after December 13 to receive our new signal.   If you currently use an antenna to receive KRQE, FOX New Mexico, New Mexico’s CW, and My 50 TV for free, you may need to obtain new equipment to receive the new signal, or you will need to rescan your television set on or after December 13 to receive the relocated signal over the air. Cable and satellite viewers will not be affected.

TV Antenna Tips

How to rescan with your remote control?

The terminology for rescanning can differ across manufacturers. In some cases, rescanning may also be referred to as auto-tuning, channel set-up, channel scan, channel search, auto-scan, auto-program, or other terms, depending on your TV make and model. (Below

What if I rescan, but it’s still not working?

If you rescan your TV and still can’t find the particular channels, check your TV or converter box owner’s manual or website for troubleshooting help and customer service contact information. You may also want to check with the local TV station to see if it has been experiencing any service issues in your area.

Rescan Instructions for Several Television Brands

Haier | Step-By-Step Instructions

  1. Click the “Menu” button
  2. Select “Channels”
  3. Click “Auto Tuning”

Hitachi | Step-By-Step Instructions

  1. Click the “Menu” button
  2. Select “Channels”
  3. Then click “Air”
  4. You will then be asked, “Are you sure you want to auto channel scan?”
  5. Click the “Yes” button

Insignia | Step-By-Step Instructions

  1. Click the “Menu” button
  2. Select “Antenna” as your source
  3. Then click “Scan”

LG | Step-By-Step Instructions

  1. Click the “Home” button
  2. Hit the “Setting” button
  3. Then the “Channels” button
  4. Click the “AutoTuning” button

Panasonic | Step-By-Step Instructions

  1. Click the “Menu” button
  2. From the menu, click the “Set-Up” button
  3. Then select “Antenna”
  4. Then click “Scan” button

Philips | Step-By-Step Instructions

  1. Click the “Home” button
  2. Use the left/right button to select “Set Up”
  3. Use the directional buttons to select “Search for Channels”
  4. Then hit the “OK” button

Samsung | Step-By-Step Instructions

  1. Click the “Menu” button
  2. From the menu, select “Channel”
  3. Then click the “Auto Program” button
  4. Some Samsung models require you to then click the “Air” button Others will just immediately begin scanning.

Sharp | Step-By-Step Instructions

  1. Click the “Quick Setup Menu” button.
  2. Then from that menu, select “Channel”
  3. Then click “Auto Channel Scan”

Toshiba | Step-By-Step Instructions

  1. Click the “Menu” button
  2. Then using the up/down buttons, click the “Set Up” menu.
  3. Using the up/down buttons, select “Auto Tune.”

Vizio | Step-By-Step Instructions

  1. Press the “Menu” button. Use the up/down buttons to click into “Set-Up” menu.
  2. Use the up/down buttons to select the “Re-Tune.”
  3. Then click the “OK” button.

For brands not listed, instructions are usually similar and typically include these steps:

  1. Press “set-up” or “menu” on the TV remote control or converter box.
  2. Select “channels,” “antenna,” or other similar terminology.
  3. Click “scan,” “auto-tune,” “channel search,” “auto-program,” or other similar terminology.
  4. The TV will do the rest. The process usually takes just a few minutes.

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