BOISE, Idaho, April 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — CMC Broadcasting Company, Inc. is proud to announce that KTVJ-LD (Virtual Channel 3) has officially completed a transformative technical upgrade, significantly expanding its broadcast reach and signal quality throughout the Boise-Nampa-Meridian region.
Following the successful installation of a state-of-the-art GatesAir transmitter and high-performance Jampro antenna system, KTVJ has transitioned its physical broadcast frequency from VHF Channel 6 to UHF Channel 26. This move, paired with an FCC-authorized increase in Effective Radiated Power (ERP) from 3 kW to 15 kW, represents a five-fold power boost designed to provide crystal-clear indoor reception and a more robust signal for viewers across the Treasure Valley.
“This upgrade is the culmination of a dedicated effort to better serve our growing Idaho community,” said Rick Kurkjian, President of CMC Broadcasting. “By moving to the UHF band and quintupling our broadcast power, we are ensuring that more households than ever can access our diverse lineup of news, inspirational programming, and country music with superior reliability.”
While the station’s physical frequency has changed, KTVJ’s identity on viewer television sets remains Channel 3. To enjoy the improved signal and updated channel lineup, viewers who watch via an over-the-air antenna must perform a “channel re-scan” on their digital TVs or converter boxes.
KTVJ-LD continues to offer premier multi-channel experience:
- Channel 3.1: theDove TV – Faith-based and inspirational community programming.
- Channel 3.2: Newsmax 2 – Leading independent national news and talk.
- Channel 3.3: CMC-USA – America’s Country Music Channel, featuring today’s hits and all-time classics.
The completion of this project marks a new chapter for KTVJ, which first signed on in November 2021. The transition to a high-power UHF signal allows the station to overcome previous terrain challenges and provide a consistent, high-definition viewing experience from Boise to the surrounding rural communities.
About CMC Broadcasting Company, Inc. Headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area, CMC Broadcasting Company, Inc. operates KTVJ-LD in Boise, Idaho, alongside its iconic music video networks, CMC (California Music Channel) and CMC-USA. For over four decades, CMC has remained a leader in independent broadcasting, committed to delivering high-quality, localized content to viewers across the Western United States.
WEBSITE: https://www.cmctv.com/ktvj/
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