WAND power boost may disrupt signal temporarily
DECATUR — Some viewers of WAND-TV can expect interruptions in the station's signal today as the station installs a new antenna that will increase WAND's power.
With the increase in power, the Decatur-based station should be able to reach more than 1 million people in central Illinois, up from about 900,000 previously, WAND said in a news release.
The high-definition signal is expected to reach east into Danville, north into Peoria, west past New Berlin and south of Effingham, the station said.
WAND should also gain a more reliable over-the-air signal, said Chief Engineer Frank Brannock.
"This will reduce signal fade, which some viewers experience during bad weather," Brannock said.
WAND-TV is expected to be on and off for short periods today during the antenna installation, affecting viewers who receive the signal over the air.
Viewers watching WAND on Comcast or AT&T will still get WAND programming, but subscribers to other cable companies and satellite services can expect interruptions on WAND.
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