KGW NewsChannel 8 is "pulling the plug" to help viewers find out if their TV is ready for the conversion to Digital TV.

On Friday, July 18th during the 6 pm newcast, KGW will briefly turn off its analog signal.

Viewers with a TV ready for DTV will continue to see KGW's digital signal. Viewers with TV sets not yet converted for DTV will see only "snow" during this 10-second test.

During the 6 pm newscast, KGW Business Reporter Joe Smith will turn off our Analog Transmitter on Channel 8.