When the channel first launched, it was available to a few cities via UHF digital signals.
UHF signals usually do not travel very far in rugged terrain.
Even with a very expensive converter, UHF signals were very unclear at the time.
After only two years on the air the station failed because most television receivers were incapable of receiving UHF signals.
Since its aired a UHF signal during the analog era, the station's coverage area was limited due to the nature of such signals.
UHF signals can reach up to 30 meters, depending on the restrictions of building materials.
We have a UHF signal coming in now, sir/ the communications officer reported.
A repeater propagates UHF signals when a distance greater than the line of sight is required.
At the time, UHF signals were not strong enough to cover large amounts of territory.
As it is fed by a UHF signal, you must be in range of the broadcast transmitters for anything to happen.