WHBF Engineering

07/24/2025

It's almost MVF time. I will be there every morning until noon. Come talk about antennas, reception, or just say hi. The WHBF booth is right inside the main gate, just look for the 70ft mast and the Engineer eating fair food.

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07/16/2025

If you were watching NCIS Sidney and it went to black at about 913pm, this was due to an issue at CBS with their satellite feed, it has been resolved as of 935pm.

Thanks for watching.

07/11/2025

I will be at the WHBF booth at the MVF every morning. Stop by and say hi, ask antenna and reception questions, bring me corndog, ok, maybe not. We will be right inside the main gate.

07/01/2025

Happy 75th Anniversary, WHBF-TV!
Join us in celebrating a truly remarkable milestone! Today, we honor 75 years of WHBF-TV serving the Quad Cities community.
For three-quarters of a century, WHBF-TV has been more than just a television station; it has been a trusted companion, a window to our world, and a steadfast source of local news, information, and entertainment.
From groundbreaking news coverage and in-depth investigations to heartwarming community stories and classic programming, WHBF-TV has been there for every major moment in our shared history. Your commitment to journalistic excellence, local storytelling, and connecting with the people you serve is an inspiration.
Congratulations on 75 years of dedicated service, memorable moments, and a legacy that continues to shape our community. Here's to many more years of success and to the bright future of local broadcasting!
Happy Anniversary, WHBF-TV!

Local 4 News WHBF TV

06/05/2025

If you use an outdoor antenna, remember to check them over after storms and high winds, and of course, stay tuned to Local 4 News WHBF TV for any and all weather coverage.

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04/16/2025

04/11/2025

Happy Friday. New antenna is performing as expected, all systems are at 100% power. Next week I plan to start roaming the area taking power readings.

If you are wondering about our signal in your area, feel free to ask and we will do some tests there and do what we can to help you out.

04/09/2025

It's Wednesday, but is it a "yay, the week is half over" or more of a "really...the week is only half over?" kind of day?

Then again, it might be a look at your phone 5 times to remember what day it even is, kind of day.

I am going with the last option today.

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04/04/2025

There is a little more involved than just sitting the antenna up and plugging it in. They crew is at about 1350ft up in this video.

04/03/2025

The tower crew has removed all rigging and equipment and leaving town tomorrow. Sad to see the guys go, I have known some of these guys for a few years now, but in our line of work, you don't want to see those friends, because that means something is broken.

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04/01/2025

I am afraid the project is not quite done and we will have to shutdown again..... 🥲
APRIL FOOLS
We are at full power, the antenna is performing perfectly, and the project is complete, the crew has removed all riggings and there will be no more shutdowns.

Disclaimer, this was an April Fools Day joke, please do not injure the Engineer responsible, he has a warped sense of humor.😃

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03/31/2025

Back online at 135pm. Thank you for your patience.