Washington, D.C.
(February 19, 2007)
-- WLEX-TV, a NBC affiliate in Central Kentucky, will
begin broadcasting its news programs in High-Definition
this spring.
The station, which is based in Lexington, says it will become one of the first medium-sized local TV stations to go high-def with the news.
There are about 30 stations nationwide that are now delivering the news in HD.
The station, which is based in Lexington, says it will become one of the first medium-sized local TV stations to go high-def with the news.
There are about 30 stations nationwide that are now delivering the news in HD.
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"WLEX has always been at the forefront of the latest developments in broadcast technology, setting the standards and leading the pack in local news coverage," said WLEX President Tim Gilbert. "We were the first on the air in this market, first in color, first with stereo, the first morning newscast, and the first and only station with live Doppler radar.
"Now WLEX is making history again by being one of the first to offer local news in HD. We'll deliver the dependable, accurate coverage our viewers count on with picture and sound quality like they've never experienced before," Gilbert added.
Gilbert did not give an exact launch date for the high-def debut, but said it's currently upgrading the station for the switch.
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"WLEX has always been at the forefront of the latest developments in broadcast technology, setting the standards and leading the pack in local news coverage," said WLEX President Tim Gilbert. "We were the first on the air in this market, first in color, first with stereo, the first morning newscast, and the first and only station with live Doppler radar.
"Now WLEX is making history again by being one of the first to offer local news in HD. We'll deliver the dependable, accurate coverage our viewers count on with picture and sound quality like they've never experienced before," Gilbert added.
Gilbert did not give an exact launch date for the high-def debut, but said it's currently upgrading the station for the switch.
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