KTUL Tulsa Upgrades Transmitter, Moves To UHF

KTUL, Sinclair Broadcast Group’s ABC affiliate in Tulsa, Okla., says it has completed a major transmitter upgrade and moved the station’s broadcast signal from VHF to UHF.

These upgrades increased the signal power to a full 1 megawatt transmission, the maximum allowed by the FCC for UHF stations.

Commenting on the transmitter upgrade, David Shaffer, KTUL’s chief engineer said: “The upgrades, and the switch from VHF to UHF transmission, allows KTUL to broadcast with a stronger signal, allowing us to reach more of the Tulsa community who rely on over-the-air broadcasts for their news, content and emergency information. The project, which took nearly two-years to complete, is one of the most significant upgrades we have made at the station, and we are excited to rollout reception and picture quality like never before.”