[Scan-DC] New Public Service Frequencies on August 2nd?

[Robert H. Eisner]

Does anyone know why various OTA TV stations are being reassigned a new frequencies on August 2nd?

I noticed that NBC 4 here in DC is being reassigned new frequencies on August 2nd.

https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/How-to-Rescan-Your-TV-to-Receive-NBC4-Signal-511255062.html


This is also occurring with OTA TV stations across the US:

http://www.wmht.org/rescan/