1.12
2023-08-24
• Added separate display of NextGenTV (ATSC 3) stations including annotation of DRM limited stations.
• Large number of changes to database to take into account the spreading of "lighthouse" NextGenTV stations with multiple major networks on one digital channel.
• NextGenTV stations are marked with a darker map pin color
1.11.7
2022-10-09
• Updated Database
1.11.6
2021-11-28
• Fixed crash with older versions of operating system
• Mechanism to change map type was broken on older versions of operating system
1.11.4
2021-03-14
• Contours are back after a helpful tip from the FCC
• Updated database
• Cleaned up use of color
1.11.3
2021-01-18
• New location status button on map, compass and search tabs
• Handling reduced accuracy mode
• Updated database
1.11.2
2020-07-04
• The repack of digital channels has reached its scheduled completion.
• Added mechanism to unlock watch app to the phone app's about tab
• Updated database
1.11.1
2020-05-26
* Fixing problem with in-app purchase of Watch version
* Watch version was not displaying repacked digital channel
1.11.0
2020-05-22
• Apple Watch version included (recommended for Series 5 watches with integrated compass, in-app purchase)
• Cleaned up some dark mode colors
• Made network logos more legible in dark mode
• Updated database
1.10.0
2019-10-21
• Updated database
• Support for dark / light modes
• Fixed some issues with the FCC repack
• Initial support for larger type sizes.
1.9.4
2019-05-28
• Layout of detail views were appearing as too small on initial view.
• Updated database especially to handle large number of translator station changes in Arizona.
1.9.3
2019-04-12
• More elaborate help with the ongoing FCC repack of channels.
• Tapping on the tower detail view was not opening it as expected.
• Updated database.
1.9.2
2019-03-14
• Database includes snapshot of ongoing national repack of broadcast channels. (Some TV spectrum is being repurposed for other services causing a cascade of stations taking on new, lower channels).
• Note - some stations, especially translators, will display their pre-repack channel.
• Note - several Manhattan stations are reported to have moved, but this has not shown up in their licensed record in the FCC database.
• Look for more frequent updates to try and keep up with the repack transition.
1.9.1
2019-01-25
• Updated the database
1.9
2018-10-25
• Changed how tower details appear on the map.
• Show multiple details for towers with half a kilometer of each other.
• Updated the tower database.
1.8.6
2018-01-31
* Updated towers database.
1.8.5
2017-11-18
• New icon
• Edge to edge design on compass tab.
1.8.4
2017-11-01
* Some towers had odd affiliate names
1.8.3
2017-09-22
• Detail view would sometimes have no close mechanism.
• Minor database update.
1.8.2
2017-07-06
• Scale up the big compass on iPads to better make use of the room.
• Laid out the details page to make better use of limited space.
• Changed behavior of the other apps view.
• Implemented the system ask for rating view.
• Changed the orange line on the compass tab to yellow for better visibility.
1.8.1
2017-01-17
• Added status messages to the big rolling compass.
• Supporting mixed virtual channel numbers for subchannels.
• Minor database updates.
* Elevation had been displaying incorrectly.
* Changed to honor user's system preference for using feet versus meters.
1.8
2017-01-06
* Added a new tab - a rolling compass of nearby stations.
* Updated database
1.7.3
2016-08-16
• Updated database.
• Tweaked interface.
• Search view now includes nearby, by callsign and by network.
1.7.2
2016-03-16
• Had been missing stations operating under a modification of permit license
• Many improvements for Missouri broadcasters
1.7
2016-02-03
• New visual design
• Fixed issue with broadcast strength contour not being filled in
• Database improvements
• Non-major networks get unique pin logos
1.6.5
2015-05-05
* Towers that were changed during digital transition had been misplaced, sometimes by a lot.
* Added more Canadian stations
* The menu on the iPad was way too wide.
1.6.4
2014-09-30
* Support for new iOS 8 Location Privacy Permissions
* Updated for iOS 8
1.6.3
2014-05-22
* Tested against iOS 5.0 device, fixed several iOS 5 crashing problems.
* This will likely be the last version of TV Towers USA that supports iOS 5. My apologies for the poor experience over the last couple point releases.
1.6.2
2014-05-15
** Do Not Update to this version if you are running previous to iOS 6.0. I will try to bring back support to 5.1.1**
* Added eMail the Author feature.
* Network logos were missing from some views.
* Updated database and moved it to the correct location.
* Disabled 64-bit compile to retrieve iOS 5.1 compatibility.
* This should be the last version with support for iOS 5.1.
1.6.1
2014-05-05
* Moved to using FCC tv_eng_data database for location information. Should be more up to date.
* De-uglified the new pin icons.
* icons for Global (Canadian TV network)
1.6
2014-04-10
* Updated appearance for iOS 7
* Added Canadian stations near the U.S. border. This is definitely not a comprehensive collection of Canadian TV broadcasters.
• GUI cleanup.
1.5
2013-11-26
• Completely reacquired the tower data - Please notify me of any omissions.
• Added information about sub-channels where I could find data.
• More likely to show pins for major network sub channels than before.
• Removed compass calibration entirely from the main map view as it was really annoying. The detail views still ask for calibration, so stay away from magnets in iPad cases and big metal things.
• Selecting a pin from a search dialog seems to be much more reliable now.
1.4.1
2013-10-02
* Dialed back overly eager use of compass calibration.
1.4
2013-09-15
* Optimized for iOS 7
* New rolling compass in detail views.
* GUI improvements.
1.3
2013-01-29
• Added searching for Network Affiliates and call signs.
• Can now clear accumulated FCC contour data.
• New slide out menu design to support more features.
1.2
2012-12-14
* Added support for many, many translator/repeater stations from around the country. (Look for purple pins).
* Automatically download FCC Surface Contour maps. (Requires a network connection the first time you tap on a station.)
* FCC button should actually work.