We have followed up again with WKRC but still haven’t heard back.
In order to hopefully expedite the resolution, if you’re in Cincinnati and are experiencing the flickering/split-screen issue please email ml-WKRC-Maint@sbgtv.com.
We know that this is due to an issue with the station’s encoder settings. The settings are missing parameter called ‘picture structure’. In regular 1080i broadcasts the parameter called ‘field’ is always present for the ‘picture structure’ parameter.
In previous instances, the broadcaster correcting this oversight has rectified the issue.
If you do plan to contact them, please be kind! They likely don’t even realize this is an issue.