3, 2007, KTVE-DT signed on with a full-power digital signal with an ERP of 822 kW. KTVE-DT then started broadcasting the network feed of NBC in high definition on January 12, 2007. In March 2009, KARD and KTVE informed the FCC that they needed to end analog operations sooner than June 12 (the earliest they could do so is April 16). KARD stated that a transmitter tube failed, bringing power down to 50%; KTVE claimed that its power was at 40%. Used parts were deemed unreliable, and staffers had to travel to the transmitter from the studio; two to three visits per week were required to monitor the analog facilities, according to Nexstar. The FCC denied the request based on the fact that they were the last two analog channels in the market. Since launching its digital signal, KTVE aired a standard definition simulcast of KARD to serve areas of North Louisiana and Southern Arkansas that cannot receive the station's signal. In 2020, KTVE upgraded KARD's simulcast to high definition, originally airing it in 1080i but, by 2022, airing it in Fox's default resolution of 720p. Analog-to-digital conversion KTVE shut down its analog signal, over VHF channel 10, on April 16, 2009. The station's digital signal remained on its pre-transition UHF channel 27. Through the use of PSIP, digital television receivers display the station's virtual channel as its former VHF analog channel 10. Out-of-market cable coverage KTVE was previously seen by CMA Cable in Springhill, Louisiana. Springhill is about from the nearest parish/county that lies within the viewing area of KTVE. But, it was shown as many viewers could see the station over the air. The digital transition is believed to be why the station was taken off the line-up. References External links MyArkLaMiss.com - KTVE/KARD-TV official website History of KTVE Channel 32 in Longview, TX http://www.skyscraperpage.com/diagrams/?b7097 Laff (TV network) affiliates Ion Mystery affiliates TVE Television channels and stations established in 1955 1955 establishments in Arkansas Nexstar Media Group El Dorado, Arkansas NBC network affiliates