I hear WMBB has terminated their analog signal and is broadcasting in digital on channel 13. Has this had an effect on reception since they moved from UHF?

Has anyone in the Panama City area been able to pick up WDHN 18.1 in Dothan in the last few days? They upped their power to 500kw and will be full power in a few weeks with 1mw.

Now that Fox 25 is off the air, how long till WBPG goes full power?

Now that Fox 25 is off the air, how long till WBPG goes full power?
I think it is already, I have been checking it every few days for the last few weeks and getting nothing. I tried today and got a strong signal. I'm in West Mobile.

Same here - my reception of WBPG was very spotty before - I was lucky to be able to tune it in at all here in Chickasaw - checked it last night and it's coming in great - signal was around 92%.

For the past month the WSRE OTA signal has been messed up on the HR20-100 Dtv box. The HD ch 23-1 has been mapped to 23-2 , messing up the guide . Sometimes there is nothing at all,yet the signal shows in the upper 90's. Anyone else having these issues ?

Got it working , with no help from directv. Reset all my OTA settings. The CSR w/ dtv was no help at all, she had no advice other than resetting the receiver.

For the past month the WSRE OTA signal has been messed up on the HR20-100 Dtv box. The HD ch 23-1 has been mapped to 23-2 , messing up the guide . Sometimes there is nothing at all,yet the signal shows in the upper 90's. Anyone else having these issues ?

Got it working , with no help from directv. Reset all my OTA settings. The CSR w/ dtv was no help at all, she had no advice other than resetting the receiver.


I have been having problems with my OTA guide on my TIVO HD. I have two channels for WSRE-DT 23-1. The tivo has the guide data for one but it does not come in. The 23-1 that does come in does not have guide data. It is the same with WPMI-DT 15-1. Two channels, one with guide but no signal, the other with signal but no guide. I will call Tivo this afternoon to see what the problem is...

Same here - my reception of WBPG was very spotty before - I was lucky to be able to tune it in at all here in Chickasaw - checked it last night and it's coming in great - signal was around 92%.

+1 on that, I can actually watch that channel now!

Anybody with DirectTV or Dish having issues with Fox10 HD signal from satellite? Right around the top of the hour the audio makes a brrrp noise, the picture will freeze then go black and the audio will go silent, then the picture and sound will go back to normal. This issue doesn't occur with the Over the Air reception on my HDTuner on my HDTV.

Here's a link to thread on dbstalk.com discussing the problem.
http://www.dbstalk.com/showthread.php?t=152754

I'm curious if the Dish users are having the same issue too? I'm hoping that if we get enough folks to email/call channel 10 that the problem will get corrected.

I contacted Channel 10 and they are aware of the issue and are working with Direct TV on the issue.

5-3 is on COX now! I'm getting it via ClearQAM. Now I'm just waiting for WBPG to show up...

Is anyone getting WBPG on ClearQAM via COX yet?

I hope that WPMI improves their audio too. I recorded "Chuck" this week and had to put it on closed captioning because the audio was so garbled.

I did not cross check this issue by switching to my antenna, but I noticed a huge several- second lip sync lag in the last couple of sements of "24" last night.

Did anyone else notice this issue with either Fox, WALA or Directv? I also noticed it to a lesser extent in last week's broadcast.

I did not cross check this issue by switching to my antenna, but I noticed a huge several- second lip sync lag in the last couple of sements of "24" last night.

Did anyone else notice this issue with either Fox, WALA or Directv? I also noticed it to a lesser extent in last week's broadcast.

Of course I meant to say "... last couple of segments..."

Sorry about that.

What gives , ER not being shown in HD on their series finally !!!
What a Shame !!!!!

What gives , ER not being shown in HD on their series finally !!!
What a Shame !!!!!

Hard to figure. Thought WPMI might be having some technical problems, but I noticed that the network promos after the show were in high def. Must have been an intentional decision by the network to broadcast in standard format.

ER wasn't in High-Def last night because WPMI has not updated their overlay equipment. They had the little weather radar overlay going on in the corner, hence forcing the picture to SD in order to display the overlay. WALA has the same problem too - which is why American Idol was in SD on Tuesday . . .

And why I had to suffer through the CMA awards last night in glorious 4:3 SD on Channel 5. This is getting old.. It's time for these cheap channels to get into the 21st century and update their equipment.

Unless you're a channel 3 viewer, don't count on stations updating this equipment any time soon. A station engineer told me it could cost up to 15K just to key it over a HD signal. Most stations are just passing through the raw HD network feed and switching back to SD local content. WALA is an exception, since they have a local bug over FOX network programming. Still, they cut into the Simpsons on Sunday night with a SD weather watch...

With the state of the economy, don't count on this happening any time soon...

Unless you're a channel 3 viewer, don't count on stations updating this equipment any time soon. A station engineer told me it could cost up to 15K just to key it over a HD signal. Most stations are just passing through the raw HD network feed and switching back to SD local content. WALA is an exception, since they have a local bug over FOX network programming. Still, they cut into the Simpsons on Sunday night with a SD weather watch...

With the state of the economy, don't count on this happening any time soon...

The local bug on WALA is supplied via Fox. As a network policy, Fox does not allow their HD signal to be adulterated in any way at this time. Stations simply switch to the HD feed when HD content is available.

I noticed that Comcast Mobile has put WKRG-DT3 (RTN) on their system. It's mapped to 5.3 on my set, so I don't know the exact channel number. Have any other cable systems added this channel?

I noticed that Comcast Mobile has put WKRG-DT3 (RTN) on their system. It's mapped to 5.3 on my set, so I don't know the exact channel number. Have any other cable systems added this channel?

Interesting! I will have to pull up the tuner and check it out. Are you sure it's WKRG-DT3? If so, they did not add the channel to the box lineup. I do know that Comcast Mobile added WPBG (Digital 25 mapped to 55 - 235 on Comcast's box) to the lineup last week.

Interesting! I will have to pull up the tuner and check it out. Are you sure it's WKRG-DT3? If so, they did not add the channel to the box lineup. I do know that Comcast Mobile added WPBG (Digital 25 mapped to 55 - 235 on Comcast's box) to the lineup last week.

It is absolutely WKRG-DT3. I didn't even have to scan for it...it just showed up on my TV right after WKRG-DT 5.1.

I also noticed several channels that were picked up in a previous scan including 104.2, which has nothing on it, and 109.1 which appears to be the Daystar network. Could this be the new WDPM-DT?

According to the info guide on Cox WBPG will go HD on April 28th. Channel 716. Looks like they're finally moving all the weather radar stuff out of the HD block as well.

Is there anyone in the market receiving OTA with a Windows-based computer tuner? If so and you've got a few minutes to spare, please let me know, I could use your help.

EDIT: Thanks, SonicLogic!

- Trip

TVGOS TV Guide On Screen
Is anybody in the area receiving valid TVGOS listing information on their television from the PBS 42.1 digital channel OTA (not cable)? PBS was to start transmitting the data on 42.1 in late March, but I haven't been able to get listings yet. Thanks, Charlie

I did a scan on my converter box, and picked up WDPM-DT (broadcasting on channel 23...mapped to channel 4) in Midtown Mobile.

I know that WSRE still has the right to use channel 23 as their virtual channel, so does this mean that a new DT station that signs on a frequency that was occupied by an analog channel can pick any unused channel to map itself to in a particular market? I guess 4 is convenient seeing it's right between WEAR and WKRG....

I did a scan on my converter box, and picked up WDPM-DT (broadcasting on channel 23...mapped to channel 4) in Midtown Mobile.

I know that WSRE still has the right to use channel 23 as their virtual channel, so does this mean that a new DT station that signs on a frequency that was occupied by an analog channel can pick any unused channel to map itself to in a particular market? I guess 4 is convenient seeing it's right between WEAR and WKRG....

They shouldn't be using 4. They should be using either 18 or 31.

Perhaps their equipment defaulted to 4 out of the box. Or they just don't care.

The signal overlaps with WTVY-DT in Dothan; maybe they can complain and get WDPM fined by the FCC?

- Trip

Converter box is putting the signal out as Rf channel 4 (using Channel 3/4 selector)?

Converter box is putting the signal out as Rf channel 4 (using Channel 3/4 selector)?

No, he's saying that WDPM-DT is displaying on the converter box as 4-1. I just received data this afternoon (Thanks SonicLogic!) which confirms this.

http://www.rabbitears.info/screencaps/al-mob/83740-0_0.htm

It's not the only thing wrong with their signal...

- Trip

They shouldn't be using 4. They should be using either 18 or 31.

Perhaps their equipment defaulted to 4 out of the box. Or they just don't care.

The signal overlaps with WTVY-DT in Dothan; maybe they can complain and get WDPM fined by the FCC?

- Trip
I was thinking this could be a problem.....even on the other side of the market where WWL could be picked up.

So what happens on the user's end when two different RF channels are trying to map to the same virtual channel?

So what happens on the user's end when two different RF channels are trying to map to the same virtual channel?

I've had this happen before when i've been DXing. One time, I picked up KALB-DT from Mobile (channel 35...virtual channel 5). Along with WKRG, both channels showed up as channel 5. As for the order they come up, I seem to recall that WKRG came before KALB because WKRG broadcasts on channel 27.

Presumably, if you live in Santa Rosa or Okaloosa County, and can pick up both WTVY and WDPM, WDPM will show up first because they broadcast on a lower channel number (23) than WTVY (36).

However, if both channels broadcast on the exact same frequency (WWL & WTVY both broadcast on Channel 36), then whatever frequency the box can pick up will be programmed.

On the DirecTV website, it shows that the 325** zipcodes for the Pensacola area should get 4 RSN's on channels 646 [FSN South], 649 [SportSouth], 653 [Sun Sports], and 654 [FSN Florida](all in HD). However, I'm getting the 721 message (channel not purchased) for 646 (FSN South). Anyone having a different experience?

On the DirecTV website, it shows that the 325** zipcodes for the Pensacola area should get 4 RSN's on channels 646 [FSN South], 649 [SportSouth], 653 [Sun Sports], and 654 [FSN Florida](all in HD). However, I'm getting the 721 message (channel not purchased) for 646 (FSN South). Anyone having a different experience?


I'm in 36582 Theodore,AL and I can get channels 646 [FSN South], 649 [SportSouth] and I can't get 653 [Sun Sports], and 654 [FSN Florida].

I live in 32514 Pensacola and do not get those channels.

Which RSN's are advertised as being available to you according to the DirecTV website?

I'm in 36582 Theodore,AL and I can get channels 646 [FSN South], 649 [SportSouth] and I can't get 653 [Sun Sports], and 654 [FSN Florida].

It seems that you are getting the channels that are advertised as being available for your zip code. Those of us in 32504, 32514, 32561 are getting three of the four channels that are specified as being available.

Surely, this isn't a case of false advertising!

So this evening I'm getting no or very weak signal on WALA, WPMI, WSRE, and WEIQ (all OTA). I usually don't have much, if any, trouble with any of these--anyone else having issues with OTA reception this evening?

All 4 seem to be ok now. Weird.

So this evening I'm getting no or very weak signal on WALA, WPMI, WSRE, and WEIQ (all OTA). I usually don't have much, if any, trouble with any of these--anyone else having issues with OTA reception this evening?

A few nights ago, WPMI TV & DT, WSRE and WMPV were all off the air at the same time. Are their towers in close proximity?

I don't know what's going on. It might be my Channel Master signal amp. That's why I'm asking here. I don't really know a good way to test it. Previously, I would pick up WEAR at 95-99% signal strength. Right now at 9:00 PM it's coming in at 75%. WKRG usually comes in at about 70-75% and is the first to die in bad weather. Right now, I can't get a consistent signal above 68% and the signal starts dropping out at anything below 70%. This has only been happening in the last several days maybe starting around April 12th or even after. It could be that my amp absorbed a lightning strike for me or it just bit the dust. It's about three years old next month. My OTA antenna is in the attic so I'm told lightning shouldn't be a likely problem. Has anyone else noticed a drop off in signal strength?

Thanks in advance,
Jeff

After reading some of the previous posts, maybe it's the weather? Are there sun spots right now?

Jeff

I'm still have issues with some channels from time-to-time--I'm guessing there some tropo going on, causing interference. I just ran a channel scan and pickup up WFSU out of Tallahassee and WMAU out of Mississippi.

Interestingly, almost exactly 1 year ago (I posted about it on 4/25/08) I managed to grab stations out of Tampa, Ft. Myers, and New Orleans. So maybe it's a time of the year thing.

I was able to put my same-channel theory to the test....and got some different results on my HD set.

I was able to pick up WWL on my Insignia converter box...along with WDPM.
Both showed up as Channel 4...but WDPM was first, followed by WWL, because WDPM (23) comes before WWL (36).

HOWEVER....
on my Vizio set, I did a channel scan, and picked up two sets of Channel 33s. One of which was WHBR-DT, and the other was a mystery station with a subchannel. 33-1 came first, followed by WHBR-DT, then came 33-2.
What could have the other "33" have been? I'm thinking it was either KDAF in Dallas (broadcasting on 32), or WCFT from Tuscaloosa (which happens to broadcast on Channel 5...could it have overridden WKRG's signal?)

WBPG is now pumped in HD through COX. I ran a channel scan and it remapped all my channels.

I was able to put my same-channel theory to the test....and got some different results on my HD set.

I was able to pick up WWL on my Insignia converter box...along with WDPM.
Both showed up as Channel 4...but WDPM was first, followed by WWL, because WDPM (23) comes before WWL (36).

HOWEVER....
on my Vizio set, I did a channel scan, and picked up two sets of Channel 33s. One of which was WHBR-DT, and the other was a mystery station with a subchannel. 33-1 came first, followed by WHBR-DT, then came 33-2.
What could have the other "33" have been? I'm thinking it was either KDAF in Dallas (broadcasting on 32), or WCFT from Tuscaloosa (which happens to broadcast on Channel 5...could it have overridden WKRG's signal?)

If it was an NBC affiliate, then it possibly could have been WVLA channel 33 out of Baton Rouge.

Does anyone know what times the Analog stations shut down on Friday? I know WJHG is pulling the plug at 1pm, WALA at 8am, and WKRG at 11:59PM.

WJHG and WPMI should be interesting, since both channels are moving digital to their analog frequencies...

UPDATE:

WEAR-TV is history as of 10am.

WKRG-TV dumped programming at 9am to air a loop of a DTV special...they will be pulling the plug at 11:59 tonight.

WALA-TV dumped programming at 8am to air an information slide...they will be pulling the plug tonight at 11:59.

WPMI-TV is keeping programming as it is and pulling the plug at 11:59pm...and should be up and running on DT 15 soon thereafter!

Does anyone know if WLOX has flash-cut to 13 yet? Because I can pick up WXXV 25-1 & 25-2 here in Mobile just fine now, I would guess that they cranked up to full power this morning. Hopefully when WALA shuts off at 11:59 I can pick up their DT without any dropouts :) All of the other stations are fine for me now just some occassional dropouts with WBPG at times.

WLOX changed over to 13 last night.

Did WKRG do anything to their digital signal? It's like 30% weaker then it was a few days ago.:confused:

I believe WKRG-DT is now operating from a temporary antenna. Now that TV 5 is off the air, they are going to take the side-mounted digital antenna and put it where the analog antenna is now on the transmitter.

BTW, did anyone catch their final sign-off? They were the only station in the market (except for WSRE back in February) to put something together for it.

Here it is on YouTube
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oqlpPVfG58Q

well DTV has happened in Mobile, now waiting to see when WPMI will be on DT 15, they are still on 47 right now. WALA comes in much better now that Analog is off the air, I have seen about a 10 point increase in signal strength. Hopefully WFGX will get to sign-on in Baldwin County this fall, but with gaining WXXV's MNT today, no rush.

NOTE: @ 1:22 AM WPMI is now on 2 channels 47 and 15, so 47 should be gone soon

WLOX has asked to kill 13 and light up 39 permanently, if DT-39 fixes the problems they're having with 13.

- Trip

I am getting o signal strength on WPMI 15-01. Is anyone receiving it or are they off air.

WLOX has asked to kill 13 and light up 39 permanently, if DT-39 fixes the problems they're having with 13.

- Trip

We are switching back to UHF channel 39 at 9 am Monday (6/29)

We are switching back to UHF channel 39 at 9 am Monday (6/29)

Are you planning to permanently remain on 39, or go back to 13 at some point in the future?

Their filing with the FCC said they wanted to light up 39 in order to see if it corrects the reception issue, and that if it's successful, they will file to make it permanent.

I'll let WLOX comment though. :)

- Trip

Their filing with the FCC said they wanted to light up 39 in order to see if it corrects the reception issue, and that if it's successful, they will file to make it permanent.

I'll let WLOX comment though. :)

- Trip

Pretty short spaced to WFSG ch 38 in Panama City Beach

Pretty short spaced to WFSG ch 38 in Panama City Beach

?

WLOX is more than 140 miles from WFSG. Adjacent channels shouldn't cause that big of a problem over that large of a distance.

- Trip

I need some help.

I wondering if anyone possible has a list of clear QAM channels for Mediacom in the Santa Rosa Beach area? For some reason, CBS (114-2) and PBS (114-1) have completely disappeared from my channel list. As of right now I can only pick up:

NBC - 100-1
ABC - 106-1
FOX - 106-2

Thanks for any help.

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WLOX is more than 140 miles from WFSG. Adjacent channels shouldn't cause that big of a problem over that large of a distance.

- Trip

I never understood why WALA and WPGX both broadcast on Channel 9. It seems like doesn't make a lot of sense to have both FOX affiliates from adjacent markets on the same frequency. Somebody in the middle is bound to lose out.

I never understood why WALA and WPGX both broadcast on Channel 9. It seems like doesn't make a lot of sense to have both FOX affiliates from adjacent markets on the same frequency. Somebody in the middle is bound to lose out.

WPGX was originally allotted channel 29. The owner petitioned the FCC to get themselves moved to channel 9. As far as I can tell, it was a purely money-oriented move. They owned WFXL in Albany GA as well, and that station also relocated from UHF to VHF.

- Trip

Has any one in west Mobile lost their ota signals?
I have a winegard 7084 antenna with uhf preamp and have lost all my ota channels except fox 10.1 but signal level is low. I have 2 zenith converter boxes and 3 H20 receivers. Everything was ok this morning but this evening things are not working.

WPGX was originally allotted channel 29. The owner petitioned the FCC to get themselves moved to channel 9. As far as I can tell, it was a purely money-oriented move. They owned WFXL in Albany GA as well, and that station also relocated from UHF to VHF.

- Trip

Wasn't WJHG originally alloted a UHF channel for DTV as well?

Channel 42.

- Trip

WKRG-DT

Do we know if WKRG-DT has completed movement of their digital transmitter to the top of the tower as a replacement for the analog transmitter? Their announcement was that the job was to be finished by late June.

I was scanning my converter box and bumped across 3 new channels.
WLOX now comes in just fine with no dropouts, so hopefully they will stay on 39.I would also guess that there is a temperature inversion tonight cause WAKA from Montgomery come in at a 40-45% signal, and probably will last until morning. But the box also scanned a 40.1, I have no idea what it came from, they were showing paid programming so channel 40 in Tallahassee is out. Does anyone know what this may be? I think WKRG is also done with their transmitter upgrade cause its locked at 86-90% up from the mid 60's that I was recieving.

I was scanning my converter box and bumped across 3 new channels.
WLOX now comes in just fine with no dropouts, so hopefully they will stay on 39.I would also guess that there is a temperature inversion tonight cause WAKA from Montgomery come in at a 40-45% signal, and probably will last until morning. But the box also scanned a 40.1, I have no idea what it came from, they were showing paid programming so channel 40 in Tallahassee is out. Does anyone know what this may be? I think WKRG is also done with their transmitter upgrade cause its locked at 86-90% up from the mid 60's that I was recieving.

Channel 40 is likely WPAN out of Fort Walton Beach (transmitter in Gulf Breeze)...looks like they abandoned their PSIP from their former analog home on 53.

From a crawl I've seen on WKRG....it says their transmitter upgrades are supposed to be completed by the end of July. Perhaps the atmospheric conditons have made their signal more desirable for those who have trouble receiving it. From Mobile, I've never had a problem with their signal. Could it be that the transmitter is mounted on the west side of their tower?

Perhaps the atmospheric conditons have made their signal more desirable for those who have trouble receiving it.

Believe so. The weather was allowing me to pick up Panama City channels last night.:cool:

Last capture I saw of WPAN didn't even have PSIP.

- Trip

I am in the Theodore, AL, area, I just scanned both of my TV's and I am not getting WLOX, but I am getting KALB NBC out of Alexandria, Louisiana (?). Still getting WEAR, WSRE, WXXV, and the others. I am going to rescan in a couple of hours and see if the skip is getting me anything else.
Anyone else?

Dave T

I just realized that in order for WFGX to finally reach the Mobile area when their new digital facility is activated on WEAR's tower, a low power analog station (W50CF) is currently broadcasting a signal on channel 50, WFGX's frequency.

Are there any plans for this signal to move to another channel?

I just realized that in order for WFGX to finally reach the Mobile area when their new digital facility is activated on WEAR's tower, a low power analog station (W50CF) is currently broadcasting a signal on channel 50, WFGX's frequency.


Is channel 50 still rebroadcasting WPAN in Mobile? The WPAN station ID slide still list W50CF... I think.

Is channel 50 still rebroadcasting WPAN in Mobile? The WPAN station ID slide still list W50CF... I think.

Not since I've been here for the past two years. It's some religious station now rebroadcasting "The Word" network and other local things.
Their website is http://wolcc-online.info/wol/w50cf.htm
That being said, with the local content, wouldn't this classify them as a class A station rather than as a translator?

That being said, with the local content, wouldn't this classify them as a class A station rather than as a translator?

Class A stations have to meet certain local programming requirements.

W50CF would be an LPTV station, rather than a translator or Class A station.

- Trip

Class A stations have to meet certain local programming requirements.

W50CF would be an LPTV station, rather than a translator or Class A station.

- Trip

The FCC lists W50CF as a translator station...unless this listing is out of date.
Didn't the FCC stop issuing LPTV licenses in favor of Class A licenses a few years back?

The FCC lists W50CF as a translator station...unless this listing is out of date.
Didn't the FCC stop issuing LPTV licenses in favor of Class A licenses a few years back?

It's most likely out of date. Translators can be converted into LP stations, I believe.

No, LPTV licenses are still issued. Class A stations are a subset of LPTV stations that meet certain public service obligations and thus receive protection from being "bumped" by a full-service station. I'm pretty sure it's difficult to get a Class A license, but don't quote me on that one.

- Trip

And aren't class A stations protected from interference from other broadcasters much like full power stations are?

It is interesting to note that the filing window that opens in August for digital low power, translator, and digital companion channels states that Class A stations filing for a digital companion channel will not be classified as a Class A station as is the primary station. They do have the choice to flash cut to digital on channel though.

And aren't class A stations protected from interference from other broadcasters much like full power stations are?

Yes, that's what I meant when I said they can't be "bumped."

- Trip

I can tell you, reception in Panama City for ota is not very good unless you have a good outside antenna... I have been experimenting with the problem.

WFGX-TV is not really worth making available to the entire designated market area just because of its network affiliation at the moment (MyNetworkTV will be a programming service in the fall). WEAR-TV can easily air some of the syndicated programming such as "Inside Edition" and "The Jerry Springer Show" and "The Daily Buzz" might return to WBPG-TV. WFGX-TV also simulcasts WEAR-TV's 10:00 PM newscast, which continues the latter station's tradition of tape-delaying "Nightline" after 25 years.

If it were not for the ownership shared with WEAR-TV, WFGX-TV could have been put to good use as a truly independent station serving Fort Walton Beach, Florida.

Speaking of WFGX, they filed paperwork with the FCC yesterday. They hope to be operating their big full-market channel 50 signal by December 1. We'll see if that actually happens or not.

- Trip

DirectTV is now carrying WSRE 23 PBS in HD.

Last night, WPMI-TV and WJTC-TV simulcast a football game between the New Orleans Saints and the Cincinnati Bengals provided by Cox Sports Television (CST). In the previous football season, Comcast Cablevision of Mobile presented the games from CST to local cable TV viewers.

Even though WJTC-TV is an independent station serving the Mobile-Pensacola TV market, WPMI-TV, an NBC station serving the same market, decided to pre-empt network programming and simulcast the game with the co-owned station. This is one example of why allowing people to own two TV stations in the same broadcast area is not necessarily good for the viewers or the stations.

WPMI-TV did not air the game in high definition and the local commercial advertisements on both stations were different. The delay between the games broadcast on both stations was about one second.

I agree with you on 2 local channels showing the same football game. I was even more disappointed that the game wasn't rebroadcasted in HD, despite the scoreboard banner from CSN??? HD. I'm not that suprised either, only channel 3 has their news in HD.

According to Zap2it, WPMI-TV and WJTC-TV will be simulcasting this Saturday's football game between the New Orleans Saints and the Houston Texans provided by Cox Sports Television.

DirectTV is now carrying WSRE 23 PBS in HD.

That is good to hear. I had not noticed.

HD carriage seems to be quite limited by Alabama Public TV.

According to Zap2it, WPMI-TV and WJTC-TV will be simulcasting this Saturday's football game between the New Orleans Saints and the Oakland Raiders after the "New Orleans Saints Pregame Show" at 2:30 PM. This Saturday's network broadcasts of volleyball and golf were scheduled for 1:30 PM and 3:00 PM respectively. NBC also has news broadcasts scheduled for 9:00 AM and 4:30 PM. I cannot any information regarding qubo, the Saturday morning programming block on NBC used to help stations fulfill the educational and informative (E/I) programming rules by the Federal Communications Commission.

WPMI-TV should let WJTC-TV be the only station in the area broadcasting the football games provided by Cox Sports Television. It makes more sense to let an independent station broadcast the game than a network station that must deal with unexpected network plans (news) and network programs (sports) other folks want to see.

After the NBC News programming ended shortly after 12:00 PM on Saturday, WPMI-TV began showing qubo programming all ready in progress. At 1:30 PM, the station showed paid programming instead of the network sports programming until the "New Orleans Saints Pregame Show" at 2:30 PM and the simulcast of the football game with WJTC-TV at 3:00 PM.

WPMI-TV did not show NBC News programming between 4:30 PM and 6:00 PM. After the football game ended shortly after 6:00 PM, WPMI-TV returned to regular programming beginning with paid programming all ready in progress instead of the weekend edition of "Entertainment Tonight" (not broadcast in high definition), which used to air at 6:00 PM on Saturdays. WPMI-TV still airs this edition of "Entertainment Tonight" at about 2:00 AM on Mondays. WJTC-TV also showed paid programming all ready in progress until 7:00 PM.

"The CBS Evening News" on WKRG-TV was the only network newscast at 5:30 PM on Saturday, since WEAR-TV doesn't air ABC's "World News Saturday" (or "World News Sunday"), but aired ABC News programming beginning at 6:00 PM.

I wish WPMI would show Entertainment Tonight in High Def(I know New Orleans does), I just don't think none of locals channels can show anything but live shows in High Def. So anytime a show gets tape delayed, it will be Standard Definition.

I wish WPMI would show Entertainment Tonight in High Def(I know New Orleans does), I just don't think none of locals channels can show anything but live shows in High Def. So anytime a show gets tape delayed, it will be Standard Definition.

If the show is not live over the network, it will not be seen in high def. I equate this situation with what I remember as a small boy in the mid sixties.

WCOV- TV was the CBS affliate in Montgomery. It bought a single RCA TK 41 color camera, an RCA TK 26 film chain and and an RCA quad color video tape recorder. Alabama's first full color station, c. 1964- 1965. Other Alabama stations followed, but the progress was slow.

I hope HD will be implimented a little faster. The economic downturn surely has an effect. Still, it surprises me that channels 5 and 10 are content to be outrun by WEAR in HD implimentation for local broadcasts. I hope that changes soon. I need to see Devon Walsh in HD. Only then will I be fulfilled.

Channel 15 probably won't follow with local HD origination until after the bigger boys impliment. Maybe they will prove me wrong.

If the show is not live over the network, it will not be seen in high def. I equate this situation with what I remember as a small boy in the mid sixties.

WCOV- TV was the CBS affliate in Montgomery. It bought a single RCA TK 41 color camera, an RCA TK 26 film chain and and an RCA quad color video tape recorder. Alabama's first full color station, c. 1964- 1965. Other Alabama stations followed, but the progress was slow.

I hope HD will be implimented a little faster. The economic downturn surely has an effect. Still, it surprises me that channels 5 and 10 are content to be outrun by WEAR in HD implimentation for local broadcasts. I hope that changes soon. I need to see Devon Walsh in HD. Only then will I be fulfilled.

Channel 15 probably won't follow with local HD origination until after the bigger boys impliment. Maybe they will prove me wrong.

I imagine the HD upgrades will be done in phases. WEAR was unique in that it upgraded everything at the same time, giving it the rare capability of airing not only news and programming, but also local commercials in HD.

First will come the control rooms (or automated production systems) for newscasts, then syndicated programming. Sometimes, syndicated programming can be distributed directly to a station in HD, but only if the show airs live from the satellite and is not ingested locally into the station's playback system in SD. If the show sucks in the ratings (or the owners are cheap) don't count on it happening any time soon. I'm surprised WALA hasn't done these upgrades since they carry all of the top syndicated shows.

To go fully HD, a station would have to rebuild its master control to handle playback and recording of HD material. Again, $$$$ is the issue.

I predict that either WALA or WKRG will be next to have HD newscasts, then either WPMI will cave in or cease to exist (having their news done by WALA or WKRG)

When I look at the D* website it says for my zip code that I should be getting FSN FL HD, FSN South HD, SportsSouth HD and Sun Sports HD. However I'm only getting FSN FL HD and Sun Sports HD. Is the website incorrect or are the rest of the D* subscribers getting the other channels?

Thanks,
Chris

Near the end of WPMI-TV's 6:00 PM newscast, Kym Thurman told viewers "Entertainment Tonight" was next on Channel 15, but instead they got the "New Orleans Saints Pregame Show" from Cox Sports Television. WPMI-TV and WJTC-TV are simulcasting tonight's game between the New Orleans Saints and the Miami Dauphins. "Entertainment Tonight" should air after "Last Call with Carson Daly" as usual close to 1:05 AM.

WJTC-TV aired a football game between West Kentucky University and the University of Tennessee in high definition shortly after 11:00 AM today. The game was provided by the Southeastern Conference Network. Customers of Comcast Cablevision of Mobile got to see the game in the 16:9 aspect ratio.

Due to CBS providing the United States Open tennis matches between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM today, WKRG-TV aired only the first hour of “The Saturday Early Show” at 6:00 AM before airing all three hours of KEWLopolis programming in order to comply with the requirement in the Children’s Television Act to broadcast at least three hours of educational and informative programming per week. As TV5 showed tennis in high definition this morning, I noticed C-SPAN was presenting an event from July concerning the Children’s Television Act. The hearing before the United States Senate was about law's role in a digital age rather than whether the regulations should be repealed or not.

Last night, WALA-TV, WKRG-TV, and WPMI-TV dedicated the rest of their late newscasts to local high school football. WEAR-TV, which has been airing “Nightline” on a half-hour delay or a one-hour delay since about 1984, delayed the network news program for a local high school football program following the station’s one-hour newscast, which could have been used for the football reports.

WJTC-TV aired a football game between West Kentucky University and the University of Tennessee in high definition shortly after 11:00 AM today. The game was provided by the Southeastern Conference Network. Customers of Comcast Cablevision of Mobile got to see the game in the 16:9 aspect ratio.

Due to CBS providing the United States Open tennis matches between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM today, WKRG-TV aired only the first hour of “The Saturday Early Show” at 6:00 AM before airing all three hours of KEWLopolis programming in order to comply with the requirement in the Children’s Television Act to broadcast at least three hours of educational and informative programming per week. As TV5 showed tennis in high definition this morning, I noticed C-SPAN was presenting an event from July concerning the Children’s Television Act. The hearing before the United States Senate was about law's role in a digital age rather than whether the regulations should be repealed or not.

Last night, WALA-TV, WKRG-TV, and WPMI-TV dedicated the rest of their late newscasts to local high school football. WEAR-TV, which has been airing “Nightline” on a half-hour delay or a one-hour delay since about 1984, delayed the network news program for a local high school football program following the station’s one-hour newscast, which could have been used for the football reports.

Comcast was not the only one to have the Tennessee game in HD,I watched it in HD on Foleys cable.

I know only what the FCC knows, which is December 1. The person who made that Wikipedia edit does not look like the most reliable source of info, so I wouldn't trust it.

- Trip

This service appears to be available in parts of Mobile and the Eastern Shore. Curious to know if anyone has tried it, and what kind of picture and programming quality is available.

Seems to be bundled with internet, but perhaps the two can be seperated.

This service appears to be available in parts of Mobile and the Eastern Shore. Curious to know if anyone has tried it, and what kind of picture and programming quality is available.

Seems to be bundled with internet, but perhaps the two can be seperated.

U-Verse is offering WSRE, WFGX and WPAN to the entire market, as well as the other local channels. WSRE and WFGX are also available in HD, but WJTC and WBPG aren't.

It looks like WFGX has also picked up ThisTV and is running it during the day.

12 new HD channels effective 9/12

Spike, TLC, Lifetime, MTV, VH1, AMC, Comedy Central, E!, NBA, Nick and 2 more which were obviously so overwhelming, I forgot them.

Here is what they show for now
202 ESPN HD
203 ESPN2 HD
204 TNT HD
205 HD Theatre
206 Versus HD
207 Golf HD
208 Universal HD
209 Palladia HD
210 Fox Sport-Net South HD
211 A&E HD
213 National Geographic HD
214 HGTV HD
215 Food Network
216 TBS HD
217 USA HD
218 NFL Network HD**
219 CNN HD
220 ABC Family HD
221 Disney HD
222 History Channel HD
224 Discovery HD
225 Science Channel
226 Animal Planet HD
227 Sci Fi HD
231 WEAR (ABC) HD
232 WPMI (NBC) HD
233 WKRG (CBS) HD
234 WALA (Fox) HD
235 WBPG (CW) HD
240 WEIQ (PBS) HD

I got wind that I may be relocating to around Foley in a year or two. Out of curiosity, what HD is available on the cable down there? What about high speed internet options?

I currently have DirecTV but if the cable offers a good selection I might go with them instead. I imagine in Foley a set of rabbit ears will get me plenty of OTA. :D

i emailed jon about the move of wfgx and it did get pushed back till 2010

what i dont understand is how is at&t able to carrying wfgx when no orther cable will carry them mediacom said they cant carry them over here in gulf shores becoues they cant pick them up

Does anyone think WFGX-TV is worth bringing to the rest of the TV market since it has always served mainly Fort Walton Beach, Florida and most of its programs could be provided by other market stations if they were willing to do so? If it were not for the dual ownership with WEAR-TV, WFGX-TV would do better serving its city of license with local programs and syndicated programs that would not interfere with the programming of the stations in Mobile, Alabama and Pensacola, Florida.

I don't know anything about MyNetworkTV, but why not have another station to watch? Maybe we will be pleasantly surprised! If not, we'll ignore it.

I don't know anything about MyNetworkTV, but why not have another station to watch? Maybe we will be pleasantly surprised! If not, we'll ignore it.

For those of you with Jerry Springer and Maury Povich withdrawl, your prayers are about to be answered!
not that I would watch either show;)

I need to find someone that could help me align my DirecTV HD Dish. Could anyone help me find someone in the local area of Daphne?

I checked, and it is not yet available in my zip code in Spanish Fort, but I see lots of AT&T trucks and horizontal drilling equipment in operation on both sides of the bay, so it looks like they are building the system out.

It would be difficult to lure me away from Directv right now, epecially considering all the sports channels I might lose.

Still, competition is good. Bring it on!

am moveing to pensacola do u thank i be able to pick up wfgx 35

FYI weather permitting WKRG will be moving the antenna to the top of the tower begining today. They will be operating from the low power back up during the process.

I'm going to Mobile this weekend and while I'm there, I plan on watching Georgia Tech play at Virginia at 11AM CDT on WBPG, the local distributor of Raycom Sports football games.

I know that Raycom will have the game in HD, but will WBPG be able to retransmit the game in HD?

The reason I ask that the Fox49 in Tallahassee has HD equipment but is only allowed to use it for Fox Network sources, so they retransmit Raycom HD games in SD. Sad I know.

Mobile native, been gone for 4 years and moving back, subbing to thread.

When I was in town I had Dish and then Comcast, will be one of the two when I get back.

How is the local Comcast HD selection compared to Sat now (Cox in Va here SUCKS)?

Also, what model DVR is Comcast giving out now and will it support an EHD?

Thanks.

How does the TivoHD work with Comcast? CCards more reliable now? Is SDV a problem in not getting certain channels?

Trying to decide on Tivo vs Moxi.

TIA

My HD TiVo works great with Comcast in Tallahassee. Cards weren't a problem until they changed something and it took them a week to get that working (lost premium channels), but that got fixed and no problems since. Your mileage may vary in Mobile or PC.

Thanks!

Are you have to use the tuning adapter for SDV yet?

I have cable into one input and an antenna on the roof into the air input. Works pretty good, but I usually watch from cable because the reception off-air tends to deteriorate with weather, sunspots, squirrels, phase of the moon, etc.

Gotcha.

I have Dish now, but sat can be a pain to setup at times. May just go with Comcast, A TivoHD XL and two CCards.

I'm going to Mobile this weekend and while I'm there, I plan on watching Georgia Tech play at Virginia at 11AM CDT on WBPG, the local distributor of Raycom Sports football games.

I know that Raycom will have the game in HD, but will WBPG be able to retransmit the game in HD?

The reason I ask that the Fox49 in Tallahassee has HD equipment but is only allowed to use it for Fox Network sources, so they retransmit Raycom HD games in SD. Sad I know.

Just saw your post. The email notifciation on this board is not very reliable. I am supposed to be subscribed, but usually it does not work.

Hope you enjoyed the game. Channel 55 certainly has the ability to carry the game in high def, but I cannot remember whehter they cleared it for HD on Saturday. Seems like I remember seeing some rather nasty playing conditions for that game, but cannot remember if it was telecast in HD.

So, there you go. I have not answered your question, even after the fact!

A few weeks back, I did remember seeing an HD Raycom Sports game on WBPG, so they should be set up for it. I remember last year when WJTC aired the Raycom SEC games in HD.

To pull this off, Raycom provides the station a dedicated HD receiver for the game. The station feeds the HD game signal straight to the transmitter and switches back to the SD master control when they go to a local break. This is how most network affiliates handle HD.

Six more HD channels coming in November. . . FX, Speed, BET, Fox News, Weather and Lifetime Movie

I'm done with Comcast. U-Verse is looking pretty damned good.

Glad to see FXHD coming if I have to go to Comcast in Jan. I really like that show on Sat.

How is the Uverse PQ??

Their packages are nice, and the dvr looks pretty sweet.

WEAR-TV's sub-channel 3-2 for standard definition programming is gone.

So, any word on why WBPG changed their calls to WFNA?

I live in Mobile(Mid-town) and just had Uverse installed. I got the U300 w/ HD and 18mbps internet. I also added another HD receiver box for the bedroom.I didn't get the phone because I use my cell phone.

First and foremost, the HD picture quality is fantastic. The SD picture quality in my opinion is not as great as Comcast, but definitely not a deal breaker. I counted up the HD channels I am receiving and it's about 75 or so. There are many features that you get with Uverse. One of the first things that sold me on Uverse is the ability to view any recording in any room. I have already realized the importance of this when my wife and I want to watch two different recorded shows at the same time. There is a very useful weather on demand feature which gives you today's weather, 6 day outlook, radar picture, and some other weather options. The Multiview feature is pretty cool. When you are viewing sports, you can watch one show and scan through all other sports broadcasting at that time. One downside is the Multiview only allows SD channels to be viewed. The Media Share feature is a great feature with alot of wishes. Uverse could of gone the extra mile to make this feature much more dynamic but for what it is now, it'll do. The Media Share allows you to tap into your pictures and music on your computer over the wifi network in you home so you can view pictures and play music on you tv. At a bare minimum, a shuffle option would be fantastic to add to Media Share.

So far, I'm very pleased with my decision to leave Comcast. My service with Comcast was good but I felt like I wasn't getting alot of bang for my buck.

Do you feel the HD pic is better than Comcast? This is interesting for me.

What size tv are you viewing the HD on?

Thanks.

I noticed the call letters WFNA-TV last night in the form of an on-screen graphic on the bottom-right corner of the screen (WALA-TV, a co-owned station, has a similar graphic with the call letters), but the station was still using promotional advertisements mentioning WBPG-TV.

I noticed the call letters WFNA-TV last night in the form of an on-screen graphic on the bottom-right corner of the screen (WALA-TV, a co-owned station, has a similar graphic with the call letters), but the station was still using promotional advertisements mentioning WBPG-TV.

FCC records show that the change in call sign was effective on 10-29-2009. No change in station ownership. I imagine there will be amedia blitz announcing the change once they have all their ducks in order. So far, they have only changed the video (the on-screen bug).

WFNA-TV is now identified by one of my home's digital tuners as "WFNA-TV" instead of "The CW". WALA-TV is still identified as "FOX 10", even though both stations share the same owner and have their call letters as part of their on-screen logos.

WFNA-TV is now identified by one of my home's digital tuners as "WFNA-TV" instead of "The CW". WALA-TV is still identified as "FOX 10", even though both stations share the same owner and have their call letters as part of their on-screen logos.

I wonder if LIN has plans to either dump or de-emphasize the CW on WFNA. Tribune has de-branded most of their CW affiliates by giving them names like "Nola 38" (WNOL New Orleans) "DC20" (WDCA Washington D.C.) "SFL" (WSFL Miami) & "Indiana's 4" (WTTV Indianapolis). With the CW's ratings, LIN may be considering this.

During today's 6:00 PM newscast, WKRG-TV aired a report about the work being done at the station's broadcast site, including the removal of a large part of the broadcast tower, the temporary transmitter, and the placement a digital antenna on top of the tower. Bill Riales, a reporter during the segment, made a remark about the language of the broadcast engineers ("I told you" they talk like that) near the end of his report and previously referred to the transmitter's power as "a gazillion gigawatts" before accuracy saying a million watts of effective radiated power or one megawatt.

During today's 6:00 PM newscast, WKRG-TV aired a report about the work being done at the station's broadcast site, including the removal of a large part of the broadcast tower, the temporary transmitter, and the placement a digital antenna on top of the tower. Bill Riales, a reporter during the segment, made a remark about the language of the broadcast engineers ("I told you" they talk like that) near the end of his report and previously referred to the transmitter's power as "a gazillion gigawatts" before accuracy saying a million megawatts of effective radiated power.

Actually, it is either 1 million watts (1 Mega watt) or 1,000 KW ERP... Not a million mega watts...

I meant to type one megawatt and the two (one million watts and one megawatt) got mixed together.

I meant to type one megawatt and the two (one million watts and one megawatt) got mixed together.

Would have made one heck of a signal though! :D

Accoring to tvfool.com, WALA should be strong enough for my antenna to pick up, but I'm still not getting anything. I'm using a TERK FDTV 1a indoor antenna that CLAIMS to be useful for both UHF and VHF. I asked the chief engineer at WALA if there were any upcoming changes that would allow me (and pretty much everyone I know who doesn't have cable or satellite) to watch FOX, and he told me I was SOL. The building in which I live doesn't allow for any cable access or high speed internet, so the antenna is the only way for me to get TV.

Does anyone have any suggestions for getting WALA? I live in the third floor of a steel/brick apartment complex with a NE facing window.

Thanks, in advance, for your help.

Please provide a zip code, or brief description of your location for comments on WALA reception.

Just noted the 32503 in your "name". I can get virtual channel 10-1 (broadcasting on 9-1) with an outdoor antenna in 32504 but not with an indoor antenna. Occasionally, I can get it on an indoor in 32561.

Anyone using a Moxi dvr in Mobile with Comcast? Just wondering if they are using the older ccards, or the newer ones that can only be used with the Moxi.

It looks like WPMI has upgraded their weather warning system to key over HD!

Hopefully this will bring their "overkill" weather warnings to an end where they downconverted to SD and squeezed the picture to accomodate a warning bar telling viewers to "take cover" and "secure loose objects" when a thunderstorm was in their county. As for WJTC, since their only HD is with SEC programming, I doubt they will do this upgrade.

Now if FOX would only let their affiliates key over HD....WALA's crawl drives me insane! (plus it squeezes their picture so you can't zoom in on your set when they downconvert. I'm sure they could find a less obtrusive way to do weather warnings in HD. They can do them in HD on the CW.

WKRG's is less obtrusive, at least they can put up text only during their newscasts.

Shortly before I made this post, WEAR-TV aired "A Charlie Brown Christmas" with a weather ticker and a weather map on the left side of the screen near the bottom, but both of them were gone just as I began typing. This is the first time I have ever seen weather graphics during the program in addition to the network's promotional graphics. I'm sure WKRG-TV would have used weather graphics on the screen if CBS still had "A Charlie Brown Christmas".

I wonder if LIN has plans to either dump or de-emphasize the CW on WFNA. Tribune has de-branded most of their CW affiliates by giving them names like "Nola 38" (WNOL New Orleans) "DC20" (WDCA Washington D.C.) "SFL" (WSFL Miami) & "Indiana's 4" (WTTV Indianapolis). With the CW's ratings, LIN may be considering this.

Early this morning, I saw a new promotional advertisement for WFNA-TV on a Comcast cable channel during the commercial time reserved for cable and satellite TV operators. The advertisement featured a new logo: a large "W" with the letters "FNA" on one end. I did not see the logo for the CW Television Network.

I found an article (http://www.rbr.com/tv-cable/19179.html) about the new call letters, which mean "Florida and Alabama". The station could have used the call letters WANF since the station's city of license (Gulf Shores) is in Alabama and they were not being used by another broadcast station. I guess WFNA sounded better to the folks who chose those letters.

Early this morning, I saw a new promotional advertisement for WFNA-TV on a Comcast cable channel during the commercial time reserved for cable and satellite TV operators. The advertisement featured a new logo: a large "W" with the letters "FNA" on one end. I did not see the logo for the CW Television Network.

I found an article (http://www.rbr.com/tv-cable/19179.html) about the new call letters, which mean "Florida and Alabama". The station could have used the call letters WANF since the station's city of license (Gulf Shores) is in Alabama and they were not being used by another broadcast station. I guess WFNA sounded better to the folks who chose those letters.

F---in A!
I wonder how the FCC ever approved this.

According to the FCC callsign database, WANF is reserved and cannot be issued, even though it appears to not be used by any station.

Anyone in Mobile able to compare Directv and Comcast PQ in HD?

Does Comcast Mobile have the DCX3400?

Seems like they still are giving out the older Moto boxes. You'd figure Mobile's population could bring the tech a little quicker.

Also, anyone here when the "World of More" analog to digital move would be here? I know my dad got several HD adds recently. It'll be Feb before I am in my house, so Sat vs Comcast is still up in the air.

Does anyone know if Sat nite's game will be simulcast in the Mobile area?

Does anyone know if Sat nite's game will be simulcast in the Mobile area?

The game was only available to digital and satellite TV subscribers with access to the NFL Network. Comcast did not make it available to basic cable TV subscribers for the night.

when are we going to be able to pick wfgx tv in mobile alabama

I read in the Pensacola Paper about 6 months ago that Uverse was coming to town, but have not seen anything yet. Has anyone heard any news about UVerse yet

Next door neighbor has had u-verse for several months. They ran the fiber to a box in between our two houses last summer.

Every tech that comes out says we should be able to get it, but ATT missed putting our address in their database so we can't sign up for it. Went back and forth with ATT 2nd tier tech support and they confirmed I was eligible, but after a month of waiting for them to put us in the database I decided to just ditch all ATT services (landline and dsl); now using cox for internet and ooma for phone. Several others in our neighborhood (32514 zip) have u-verse, seem to be very happy with it. I still can't believe ATT was too lazy to sell me their product...

I opted for Directv again (have had both Dish and Directv over the last 6 years) in Theodore Al. They are offering a good $26 off for 12 mo's, and as always, the PQ is the best I have seen (have not had FIOS). Guy did a good job and installed two HDDVR's. Its nice having 200 hours of HD recording space.

I must say that, compared to Charleston SC CBS and Newport News VA CBS, that WKRG's PQ is downright mediocre, and thats being nice.

Ive observed it on OTA and Dish HD at my in laws, and Directv HD at my house. Sometimes the softness is downright deplorable, and they should be a little embarrassed. I'm not sure why its soo compressed, but I wish they would work on it.

Its bad when History HD and Syfy look better than a local network in HD.

I must say that, compared to Charleston SC CBS and Newport News VA CBS, that WKRG's PQ is downright mediocre, and thats being nice.

Ive observed it on OTA and Dish HD at my in laws, and Directv HD at my house. Sometimes the softness is downright deplorable, and they should be a little embarrassed. I'm not sure why its soo compressed, but I wish they would work on it.

Its bad when History HD and Syfy look better than a local network in HD.
You are aware that WKRG also has WKRG2 and WKRG3 eating into the WKRG1 bandwidth. The weather portion isn't that demanding and probably doesn't detract very much but a likely cause of what you perceive to be low PQ would be the third channel.

Ah, did not know that. Very disgusted with them then. CBS HD is one of the best looking out there, and they are trashing it.

I have a 55" and it just looks horrible at times.

I live in Spanish Fort and looking for an inside/attic antenna. I made a 4 bay coat hanger antenna, and it works well, but cannot get Channel 10 (digital 9) on it. I had to watch last nights game on the satellite and it does not have as good a PQ as OTA. Could someone suggest an antenna that I could put in a second story attic? I was looking at the Channel Master CM2016. Does anyone have that antenna? It is advertised to receive high band VHF in addition to UHF signals. Most all of the transmitters I need to get are in a 30 degree swath. Thanks for any replies.

from what i heard alot of ppl cant pick fox 10 up they need to do what wkrg did and up they power i feel sorry for ppl liveing in pensacola i know they cant get them at all i live in gulf shores with an out side ant and cant get them as many orthers cant get them down here to

I am using the CM 4228 8 bay antenna that I bought several years ago with good success. I have it pointed roughly due East, and it seems to pick up channel 10 nicely.

This model has been discontinued though, so I am not sure you can find one. The replacement model, the 2228 HD seems to get more mixed reviews at Amazon, so caveat emptor. The new model is made in China and has both durability and performance issues.

And, 257roberts, forgot to add that I live in Spanish Fort Estates.

Okay thanks for the info and advice. I might look for an older 8 bay CM on ebay or something. The CM2016 seems to get good reviews so I may try that. ML is your 8 bay inside or outside? I forgot to look in your post. I don't want a outside antenna. The lighting here is something to be feared.

Is there any reason that Lin can't put Fox 10 on OTA-25 instead of OTA-9? They own both signals, so why not just swap the frequencies of Fox 10 and WFNA? Clear Channel or Cumulus would move their best radio station over to the biggest stick in a heartbeat so why not do it with TV stations?

Would the FCC allow them to just swap the PSIP data on the two stations putting Fox 10 on OTA-25 and WFNA on OTA-9 or would it be something really complicated?

Has anything like that been done in other markets?

They could. Something similar was done with KWCH and KSCW in Wichita post-transition.

- Trip

I'm still disgusted with WKRG. What a crap channel.

According to the Federal Communications Commission's website, WFGX-TV's application to extend a digital construction permit was denied on January 20th after it was accepted on December 14th, 2009.

Just last night I caught most of the top-of-screen scroll on WFGX. It said that the full signal upgrade had been delayed until March 2010.

Wala Fox 10 ?
Any one out there notice a weak signal on 10.1 today?
Are they having issues with their OTA signal ?
I live off Howells Ferry RD. between moffett and Schillinger Rd. in Mobile

I've been having low signal strength compared to rest of the locals(3,5,15). It has gotten worse the last month or so. I live off of Nan Gray Davis by Theodore Dawes in Theodore. I would surprised that people across the bay could pick up the channel reliably much less Pensacola. Come on Ch10, we need more power.

Okay thanks for the info and advice. I might look for an older 8 bay CM on ebay or something. The CM2016 seems to get good reviews so I may try that. ML is your 8 bay inside or outside? I forgot to look in your post. I don't want a outside antenna. The lighting here is something to be feared.

Mine is inside the attic, suspended from a rafter.

Thanks ML, I ordered a CM2016 and will replace the monster VHF mounted in attic on tripod. I'll post back to let everyone know how it is working.

Is there any reason that Lin can't put Fox 10 on OTA-25 instead of OTA-9? They own both signals, so why not just swap the frequencies of Fox 10 and WFNA? Clear Channel or Cumulus would move their best radio station over to the biggest stick in a heartbeat so why not do it with TV stations?

Would the FCC allow them to just swap the PSIP data on the two stations putting Fox 10 on OTA-25 and WFNA on OTA-9 or would it be something really complicated?

Not only would the signals have to be swapped to each transmitter, new licenses would have to be applied for and issued which could take months. Besides, WFNA is not running at the same power levels as the other UHF stations so putting WALA on that transmitter would make things a lot worse for more viewers than are having problems now.

A full megawatt build out will be started middle of this year for WFNA and will take several months to complete.

Wala Fox 10 ?
Any one out there notice a weak signal on 10.1 today?
Are they having issues with their OTA signal ?
I live off Howells Ferry RD. between moffett and Schillinger Rd. in Mobile

I live off Gunn road 1/4 mile east of Schillinger on Three Notch in Mobile and I get all OTA channels with an 8 bay bowtie antenna mounted outside out on a 20' mast pointed east. I have only 1 splitter in the line and no amps. I even pick up WLOX off the backside on good clear days. The only time I have reception problems is during thunder storms with a lot of lightning. Any other time the reception is rock solid even on Fox 10 and has been that way since the transition June 12th. I recommend checking all cables, connectors, unions, amps, and the condition of the antenna. The smallest thing could prevent picking up a channel. I know an elderly couple in Miss. who were having problems picking up several channels and after looking into it I found that the connector at the antenna was corroded. Once I replaced the connector, all channels were received with 80% or higher signal strength. Antenna size, height, location and cables and connector condition are the key factors to good reception.

Have a great day.

I've been having low signal strength compared to rest of the locals(3,5,15). It has gotten worse the last month or so. I live off of Nan Gray Davis by Theodore Dawes in Theodore. I would surprised that people across the bay could pick up the channel reliably much less Pensacola. Come on Ch10, we need more power.


More power is not the solution, a better antenna is. If an indoor antenna is used, an outdoor antenna might have to be used instead. Make sure all cables and connectors are clean and in good condition and the antenna is pointed east towards baldwin county.

belive me we need more power from fox 10 its so hard to even pick them up

belive me we need more power from fox 10 its so hard to even pick them up

Why should I believe you? Are you and expert in such matters or work for Fox 10? If an elderly couple in Lucedale Miss. can pick it up, anyone should be able to. Fox 10's digital signal has been broadcasting at the same power level since it first went on the air in 2000. If your not willing to do what's required to pick it up then you have no right to complain. A set of rabbit ears just won't cut it now a days.

Being the lone VHF in an otherwise all-UHF market is bad news. When an indoor antenna works for all the stations but one, people view the one station as the problem, not their antenna system. Plus, if LIN is serious about Mobile DTV, they'll have to move WALA to a UHF frequency because I'm not hearing wonderful things about VHF performance on Mobile.

- Trip

Why should I believe you? Are you and expert in such matters or work for Fox 10? If an elderly couple in Lucedale Miss. can pick it up, anyone should be able to. Fox 10's digital signal has been broadcasting at the same power level since it first went on the air in 2000. If your not willing to do what's required to pick it up then you have no right to complain. A set of rabbit ears just won't cut it now a days.

Many people that live within the New Orleans city limits were having problems with WVUE's VHF broadcast and they are within 10 miles of the transmitter and using VHF/UHF antennas. That's why WVUE is moving back to UHF.

fox 10 needs to get away from the vhf thats why we cant pick them up as good as the orthers

Why should I believe you? Are you and expert in such matters or work for Fox 10? If an elderly couple in Lucedale Miss. can pick it up, anyone should be able to. Fox 10's digital signal has been broadcasting at the same power level since it first went on the air in 2000. If your not willing to do what's required to pick it up then you have no right to complain. A set of rabbit ears just won't cut it now a days.
Actually I'd think rabbit ears would work since they're for VHF and not UHF. ;)

I may wind up in the Mobile area next year, so pardon my snooping on the HDTV situation down there. It sounds similar to my situation in Mississippi, where I'm between three markets and only one station is VHF. WTVA out of Tupelo is on channel 8 (RF) and with a cheap amplified TV-top antenna in the attic it's by far my most reliable signal, despite the 40 miles of challenging terrain between myself and their tall tower.

Mobile seems a lot closer to WALA's tower site, and the terrain is even more favorable. Unless there's some shadowing due to the buildings downtown, I don't see how anyone should be having problems with even a modest antennagetting WALA anywhere in Mobile or Baldwin counties. :confused:

Being the lone VHF in an otherwise all-UHF market is bad news. When an indoor antenna works for all the stations but one, people view the one station as the problem, not their antenna system. Plus, if LIN is serious about Mobile DTV, they'll have to move WALA to a UHF frequency because I'm not hearing wonderful things about VHF performance on Mobile.

- Trip

I've asked the engineer for WALA if they plan to switch. His answer was a pretty emphatic NO. He claims (if I were a tech nerd instead of a math nerd, I might know if this is true) that VHF is better than UHF. From the five minutes of research I did online, it seems like VHF offers better distance but is more susceptible to interference. Some of you know and can verify/refute this.

VHF uses less power to cover a given area, but is much more susceptible to electrical interference such as during thunderstorms. It is also much more difficult to receive on an indoor antenna.

LIN has been a major proponent of MDTV and that system works best on UHF. I can definitely see them trying it on WALA's VHF frequency but I can't see it actually working.

- Trip

WDPM-TV (radio frequency channel 23) has moved from virtual channel 4-1 to virtual channel 31-1. WSRE-TV (radio frequency channel 31) remains on virtual channel 23.

This channel recently started showing up in my channel list, but I haven't been able to pick it up with my antenna. It is apparently a low power station out of Pascagoula. Is anybody in Mobile picking this channel up OTA?

This channel recently started showing up in my channel list, but I haven't been able to pick it up with my antenna. It is apparently a low power station out of Pascagoula. Is anybody in Mobile picking this channel up OTA?
I'd be interested to hear if anyone can get this. I've got it listed as having three subchannels: .1 is America One programming, .2 is Retro TV and .3 as ION, but I suspect this information is incorrect. They have a website (http://www.wkfk.com/) but it doesn't seem to be working.

This channel recently started showing up in my channel list, but I haven't been able to pick it up with my antenna. It is apparently a low power station out of Pascagoula. Is anybody in Mobile picking this channel up OTA?

One of my home's three TV sets with an indoor antenna is capable of receiving the following stations from midtown Mobile except WKFK-TV:

WALA-TV
WKRG-TV
WPMI-TV
WEAR-TV
WJTC-TV
WFNA-TV
WHBR-TV
WMPV-TV
WDPM-TV
WSRE-TV
WEIQ-TV

The Mobile Press-Register includes WKFK-TV and WLOX-TV in the daily TV listings since this newspaper and the Mississippi Press share employees. The listings for WLOX-TV allow viewers in Mobile to compare the programming between this station and WEAR-TV.

Pardon me for mentioning this, but I have grown to dislike the overuse of the word "apparently", since many news presenters, reporters, and writers use it.

My father who lives about 5 miles north of Grand Bay (zip 36541) picks this station up of the back of his cm4228. I can't pick it up and I live 5 miles east of him. If I turn my antenna and rescan it might be there, but I am not sure.

I installed the CM2016 in my attic, just suspended from a piece of nylon rope between two rafters. It upped the signal strength about 10 points on all stations, for example if WALA was coming in before at 80% then after the new antenna it is 90%. The main station that it helped was Fox 10 which I was having trouble bringing in reliably. It is now in the upper 80's so it is very watchable now. I am pleased with the upgrade. Was worth $35.

just talked to joe over at wfgx tv and he said they are working on the new tower and he said the time line should be done by june

mediacom is geting ready to add wfgx35 thay removed wpan thank god they never did show anything at all cant wait for wfgx35

mediacom is geting ready to add wfgx35 thay removed wpan thank god they never did show anything at all cant wait for wfgx35

Are they moving WFGX from channel 6 to channel 2?

WPAN goes off the air a lot, maybe that's why channel 2 is blank today? I don't think they can just drop a local channel, especially when WPAN's broadcast tower is about 2 miles from Mediacom's head end. At least WPAN carries local programming... if a channel needs to be dropped, drop WFBD.

WFGX is still on channel 6 and WPAN is back on the air today on channel 2. It looks like channel 705 might be reserved for WFGX-HD, I wonder why Mediacom isn't carrying WFGX-HD yet? I can pick it up OTA and they are far closer than I am.

I noticed that WPAN has added "Fort Walton, Pensacola, Mobile" to the new WPAN-DT legal ID slide. Is WPAN still carried anywhere in Mobile county?

Mediacom is supposed to be launching the three WSRE sub-channels, WKRG-Radar, WRKG-Retro, and I think another one this month. The strange thing is they are launching them on the analog tier!
These stations have shown up in SD on my QAM tuner for quite a while. I also get APTV and The Pentagon Channel on my QAM tuner, neither of which have been added to the "official channel lineup" of Mediacom in Santa Rosa County.

is mediacom going to add rtv am in gulf shores al i sure hope so

Mediacom lit up the new stations in Santa Rosa County today, but they aren't on the analog lineup, just digital channels with two digit numbers.

Channels:
80 - WKRG-2 Radar
81 - WKRG-3 Retro
82 - WSRE-2 World
83 - WSRE-3 Kids
84 - WSRE-4 Spanish

what about the q&m turner will it be on that

yeah, they showed up on the QAM tuner over a month ago. I don't know why it took them so long to add them to the cable box and on screen guide.

WPMI.2 Weather = ch 100 = qam 87-9
WKRG.2 Radar = ch 80 = qam 111-2
WKRG.3 Retro = ch 81 = qam 111-4
WSRE.2 World = ch 82 = qam 112-5
WSRE.3 Plus = ch 83 = qam 112-6
WSRE.4 Spanish = ch 84 = 112-7

what about me in gulf shores al tho we dont have them will we get them to

Is anyone from WKRG's tech dept on here? Helloooooooooooooo....

Please, since you are the top network and where I record most of my tv shows, quit compressing/robbing your HD PQ to hell and back. Thats actually not right, it went to hell, but it has not come back.

dont u make them take away my rtn network i love that network i dont care if it dose mess up they hd as long as they have rtn netwwork i dont care

I am going through one of my yearnings to get a media center pc if I had some channels to record from other than over the air.

I current have Directv. I tried Mediacom, but the PQ on a high def big screen was poor beyond poor, and almost unbearable to watch. And I did not like the dvr at all.

Has it perchance gotten any better, or must we wait for Uverse?

BTW...Anybody in Mobile/Baldwin county have Uverse?

From my research, the only way you'll top D*'s PQ is FIOS, and we wont see that here. Uverse does not fare well on larger tv's either.

I'm in Theodore and just ordered an AM21 for my Directv receiver.

I had an el CHEAPO $20 phillips, flat, HDTV antenna from Wally world that I tried as an experiment. With the antenna hanging 12 ft up on my liv room wall, the tv was able to pull in 4-5 bars (out of 5) on CBS, ABC and NBC. The antenna was not VHF, so I did not get Fox. I decided to order this guy

http://www.winegarddirect.com/viewitem.asp?d=Winegard-FreeVision-FVHD30-Compact-Ultra-Powerful-DTV-Antenna-%28FVHD30%29&p=WD-FV-HD30

and will connect it to the AM21 when I get it. I'm in Theodore near McDonald Road and Theodore Dawes Ext, and the antenna will be facing darn near due east. Will report back when everything is up.


http://www.walmart.com/ip/RCA-Passive-Digital-Flat-Indoor-Antenna/11080816

Here is the Wally world one. It is rated 0-20 miles, so hopefully the higher quality Winegard thats rated 0-30 will give me what I need. I'm really just doing this because the D* locals leave a little to be desired on the 55", so I'm hoping this will help a bit.

Ok, got it installed as high up on the wall as possible. Using the AM21 tuner from Directv, I have 100 on CBS, ABC and NBC. PBS (42) is 90 and Fox is only 50, so Ill continue to use the directv HD version of Fox. Most of my stuff comes off CBS and ABC anyways :)

Have ordered some cable management stuff that is paint-able and will run down wall.

http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii47/jlwhid/IMG00113-20100317-1812.jpg

Ok, got it installed as high up on the wall as possible. Using the AM21 tuner from Directv, I have 100 on CBS, ABC and NBC. PBS (42) is 90 and Fox is only 50, so Ill continue to use the directv HD version of Fox. Most of my stuff comes off CBS and ABC anyways :)

Have ordered some cable management stuff that is paint-able and will run down wall.


Interesting. Is this a ground floor room? I've found that having an antenna down low tends to cause issues when people roam around the house. If you could get that same antenna up into the attic it'd be better, but nothing beats an outdoor antenna. Still, 100 on CBS, ABC and NBC sounds good for being south of Mobile.

Even with a small amp'd antenna in the attic, I get dropouts when the garage door opens, or the microwave or HVAC is running. But then I'm in Mississippi and a lot further from signals (41 mi E and 50 m W) than you seem to be.

I may very well be moving to Foley before the end of the year, so being able to keep my small antenna like you have and get everything would be great.

Have you had any luck with that setup getting WBPG (CW), WSRE (PBS), WJTV (Ind), WFBD (A1) or WFGX (MNTV)?

I pick a few of those up, but they are 50 or below like Fox. Do not get CW

It is in the ground floor living room, but they are vaulted cielings. If I went into the attic, thru the garage, and installed the antenna, it would be basically the same height. Luckily that wall is pointed in the right direction.

Here are my antenna web distances, and my house is up an a small hill, as compared to many houses in the neighborhood.

I get the 1000kw channels at 37.5 miles, very easily. Just the low powered fox gives me issue, and I cannot get 55 for some reason.

yellow
uhf WKRG-DT 5.1 CBS MOBILE, AL 74° 25.2 27
* red
uhf WEIQ-DT 42.1 PBS BIRMINGHAM, AL 77° 21.1 41
* red
uhf WEAR-DT 3.1 ABC PENSACOLA, FL 88° 35.2 17
* red
uhf WFNA-DT 55.1 CW GULF SHORES, AL 76° 27.0 25
* red
uhf WMAH-DT 19.1 PBS BILOXI, MS 287° 43.7 16
* red
vhf WALA-DT 10.1 FOX MOBILE, AL 76° 27.0 9
* blue
uhf WPMI-DT 15.1 NBC MOBILE, AL 88° 37.5 15
* blue
uhf WMPV-DT 20.1 TBN MOBILE, AL 88° 37.5 20

Does WALA plan on going above 260kw, or is that it?

Here is my local chart, for those who may consider the antenna I used. I've ordered a CM 7777 to see if it helps WALA. I get zero SS on 55.1, which makes no sense, so Ill have to figure that out.

I'm told WFNA is operating at a power level lower than that reflected on TV Fool. More equipment is needed for higher power.

- Trip

Ah, maybe that explains it. With me getting every other station like that 100, it did not make any sense.

Dang, even the FCC has them at 1000kw.

If you dig through the FCC records, you'll find they filed a license app for 64.5 kW, so I suspect that's the power level they're using.

- Trip

Ah, gotcha.

Well, thats one that looks rpetty good on D*, so no biggie. WKRG is my biggest complaint, and even OTA isnt great, but it's better than D*'s version.

Ah, gotcha.

Well, thats one that looks rpetty good on D*, so no biggie. WKRG is my biggest complaint, and even OTA isnt great, but it's better than D*'s version.
Is the CW 55 feed carried in HD on DirecTV?

Yes, and it looks very good. I'd dare say its one of the best out of the locals. It takes more recording space than the other 4, so it's a higher bitrate potentially.

It seems strange that you all are having trouble with WFNA over in Mobile. Over here in Santa Rosa county (about 40 miles out?) it's still coming in at 90+%, the same as most other Mobile/Pensacola stations....
WALA comes in at 60% and WEIQ is the weak station from Mobile at about 40%.
WEIQ is on a short tower with an upgrade in the works, I think, so that leaves WALA as my only real problem.

I've noticed that WALA and WKRG have dropped "Fort Walton" from their station ID's. Have they given up on that market since going digital?

It is strange. They are closer than a couple of station I have 100% on.

I just emailed the Chief Engineer to relay the issue. I just scanned with my tv also, and got a ton of channels, but still get 0 SS on 55.1

Is everybody having fun with the co-channel the last couple of mornings? The furthest I have been able to receive was KALB, Alexandria, La.

I just bought a travel trailer and hooked up a 22 in HDTV to the outside camper antenna. It only picks up channel 15 NBC. Anyone know why the roof top camper antenna will not pick up the other channels. I am only 35 miles from the towers.

Is everybody having fun with the co-channel the last couple of mornings? The furthest I have been able to receive was KALB, Alexandria, La.

From Mobile i've been able to pick up WDHN out of Dothan and WFSU out of Tallahassee. Channel 35 was registering a blip as well, but I couldn't tell if it was KALB or WCBI out of Columbus, Mississippi.

I now get W50CF loud and clear from my new location in Mobile. This could pose a problem once WFGX-DT is fired up. Is this a reason why WFGX is having so many delays with signing on their new transmitter in Robertsdale?

I now get W50CF loud and clear from my new location in Mobile. This could pose a problem once WFGX-DT is fired up. Is this a reason why WFGX is having so many delays with signing on their new transmitter in Robertsdale?
I would imagine W50CF should have vacated already, but guess not. Can you tell if they're relaying WPAN's programming?

Edit: W50CF has an app to move to channel 6.

I would imagine W50CF should have vacated already, but guess not. Can you tell if they're relaying WPAN's programming?

Edit: W50CF has an app to move to channel 6.

W50CF airs religious programming, most of it local. I think they broadcast from a church in Chickasaw.

I live in pensacola and for the past 2 to 3 years ive been using fta boxes.With the conversion to nagra 3 , fta is dead.My question is it best to get a outside antenna with the longest rang? Also how do i find the available free air hd stations along with the digital ones in pensacola?I guess what im really asking is if it is worth the purchase.

just talked to joe over at wfgx tv and he said they are working on the new tower and he said the time line should be done by june

Now that I've gotten back into wrestling, due to less travel and two hddvr's, I hope they get it going soon. Not being able to get Smackdown is just ridiculous.

Now that I've gotten back into wrestling, due to less travel and two hddvr's, I hope they get it going soon. Not being able to get Smackdown is just ridiculous.

WJTC-TV or WFNA-TV could have gotten permission from MyNetworkTV to broadcast "Smackdown" on Saturdays or Sundays for viewers in the Mobile-Pensacola TV market who cannot get WFGX-TV since MyNetworkTV is now considered a programming service and the two stations used to have "Smackdown" when it was on the United Paramount Network (WJTC) and the CW Television Network (WFNA). It's too late now due to WFGX-TV's transmission plans, as WJTC-TV and WFNA-TV may not interested in a deal that may only last a few months.

According to the Los Angeles Times, "Smackdown" will be moving from MyNetworkTV to the network formerly known as the Sci-Fi Channel. Here's a link to the rest of the story:

http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/entertainmentnewsbuzz/2010/04/wwes-smackdown-moving-to-syfy-.html

Hell yeah!

Unlike a long time ago, you only really needed to keep up with Raw, now, you really need to see both.

Here is the link to a new article from Broadcasting & Cable about the Mobile-Pensacola TV market:

http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/451639-Market_Eye_Upwardly_Mobile.php

That article mentions WEAR having HD news. Has anyone else made the jump or talked about it yet? I know there's been a lot of upgrading going on in Montgomery and Birmingham. B'ham's up to 3 HD newscasts now (CBS, NBC, Fox).

^WKRG-TV is next, according to the news provided at the following address:

http://www.grassvalley.com/news/press/releases/view/964-media-general-to-launch-hd-newscasts-at-three-stations-with-grass-valley-ignite-integrated-production-system

Thank you for that HD information concerning WKRG. :D

Is anyone else having issues with the Mobile-Pensacola HD locals on DirecTV? The other channels are working fine, including the other HD channels.

^WKRG-TV is next, according to the news provided at the following address:

http://www.grassvalley.com/news/press/releases/view/964-media-general-to-launch-hd-newscasts-at-three-stations-with-grass-valley-ignite-integrated-production-system

And many thanks for passing the link along. I did not know that it was all automated now with no studio camerapersons. Before long, they will have one person behind the curtain, and one talent on the air... at least until those two become virtual. Gotta save that money. Who needs people anymore.

I have D* and I haven't seen issues with the HD locals in a while.

I have D* and I haven't seen issues with the HD locals in a while.

Luckily, it was a one-time glitch. I haven't had any problems since then.
What satellite are the Mobile-Pensacola HD locals on?

Is anyone else having issues with the Mobile-Pensacola HD locals on DirecTV? The other channels are working fine, including the other HD channels.

Mine seems to be ok.

What satellite are the Mobile-Pensacola HD locals on?

DirecTV 11.

has anyone got any word on wfgx

has anyone got any word on wfgx
It's a TV station in Fort Walton, but that's not important now.

And stop calling me Shirley! :D

wfgx has anyone heard when they will be on the air in mobile alabama

Looking for information about antennas. What is the best kind? Does brand matter? What other things should I look for?

GrandPixel. inside or out? calculate most other items at antennaweb.org Put in your zip and address and it will spit out everything for you. Once you do that, post back here with the info it gave you. We'll be glad to help with the final decision.

DTV Antenna Type Call Sign Channel Network City, State Live Date Compass Heading Miles From RF Channel
blue vhf WBQP-CA 12 IND PENSACOLA, FL 193° 2.5 12
blue uhf W39BP 39 FMN PENSACOLA, FL 12° 2.3 39
* violet uhf WEAR-DT 3.1 ABC PENSACOLA, FL 292° 26.0 17
* violet uhf WJTC-DT 44.1 IND PENSACOLA, FL 293° 20.3 45
* violet uhf WSRE-DT 23.1 PBS PENSACOLA, FL 294° 23.9 31
* violet uhf WPMI-DT 15.1 NBC MOBILE, AL 294° 23.9 15
* violet uhf WMPV-DT 20.1 TBN MOBILE, AL 294° 23.9 20

So I assume outdoor directional antenna pointing at approx. 293° and since the analog stations are only 2.5 miles away, I will probably pick those up as well? Anything I should look for in antennas? specs? features? brands? What about other equipment such as preamps, etc. I am new to all of this.

Also, why does tvfool.com give me more channels from many different directions while antennaweb gives me only stations that are close or in a straight line?

I have a Channel Master CM2016 mounted inside my attic and get excellent reception. I am much closer to the transmitters than you, (SF). I am thinking if you have a pretty clear shot in the direction you need to aim, mount it reasonably high outside instead of inside, you will get good reception on all of the stations you have listed. Not sure why tvfool got you more channels, but I see you dont have channel 5 and 10 listed. They broadcast in HD quite often.

I don't think you will need a preamp for the CM2016. It is a well made antenna. Should last 20 years or so outside unless hurricane blows it down.

got an update on wfgx tv they are working on it everyday and he said it sould be up by mid june so thats great news cant wait !!!!!!!

and yes tom wfgx tv is important now !!!!!!!!!! hahaha on you

WPGX

Anyone having issues with WPGX, Fox-28 in Panama City? I noticed yesterday that I have no OTA signal from them anymore. They are fine on cable although I know they are not fed OTA. None of my other OTA stations from Panama are affected. They have been fine for 2+ years.

Not sure if they have issues. Their new "website" is pretty useless (ad emporium) and no one answers the phone, but it is the weekend, so....

Just looking to see if anyone else has issues. Thanks.

Well, nevermind I guess. WPGX is back up and I have good signal strength. Must have been something on their end there.