At times, over-the-air viewers need to rescan to update channel reception. This can happen when new channels are launched, when television station transmission equipment changes, or at other times when television sets need revised information to receive local channels.
A rescan is an update to the television set by using the “menu” button to have the television re-tune all available signals. In many instances, if a station changes frequency, the television set needs to be instructed to “rescan” the frequencies to find any new ones now available. Specific rescan steps vary by manufacturer. https://www.fcc.gov/rescan is a resource for more information, including manufacturer details.
No. This applies to over-the-air viewers only.
In most cases, no. Refer to the television set instructions. If Catchy Comedy is available in your area, most broadcast antennas should be able to get the signal, although performance varies depending on many factors including distance from the actual television station transmitter site, and the configuration of your home.
Some television sets require a more complete reset to rescan properly. Here are additional instructions in that scenario.
Reception of any channel can depend on the viewer’s exact location, terrain, distance from transmitter site and the type of antenna and television set used. While rare, there are cases where a viewer’s set is simply unable to properly tune some channels. https://www.fcc.gov/media/engineering/dtvmaps is a resource for additional details by address or zip code.