Indianapolis / Terre Haute / Lafayette, IN - HDTV

I can confirm that FOX28 (WSJV/Elkhart) began DTV on 58-1 this week.

Just got off the phone with the GM at WSJV-DT 58 (FOX), If you can not get a good signal or can't get them at all it's due to the fact they are running low(er) power and have no future date set to run the FCC set 671KW, so looking at the location and signal of other transmitters in the area I think they are running in the area of 100-200KW.

Randy

10.5kw according to the sta application.

I think part of their reluctance to increase power might be since the LP station that used to be at channel 58 moved to channel 57. I'm sure the two channels right next to each other can't be an optimal solution.

That....
Or the power bill:-)

Hello everyone I have been reading posts for almost 2 years first reply. WTTV-DT Has been on for about 2 weeks. It is on 59-2 I think WXIN fox 59 just bought them.

Brad

Goldrich

I will try this weekend, I pickup channel 10 very well. I pickup WVUT-DT 52 on 22-1 Vincennes PBS with about 90 on the meter. I will report back after I try WTHI.

Brad

Goldrich

Forgot to ask did you try picking up WTTV-DT on 59-2?

Brad

Steve

WTHI is up and running however I was only able to get 32 / 44 strength with a lot of drop off. They were passing though CBS prime time programing saturday and sunday night picture when I was able to get it was on par with WISH TV. I didn't check to see if they were on after 11:00pm or not.

Brad

There are some non-engineering issues. They're being worked on.

I spoke to the engineer at WLFI last Wednesday and he did confirm that they are off air for the time being, but did confirm that they will be having their HD equipment installed and running by the end of the year!!

Last Friday I brought my STB over to a installation I did in Albion, In. a ew months ago and we hooked up the Samsung digital tuner to the antenna. The antenna is a Lance 4 bow tie screen reflector type and the other antenna is a small radio shack uhf yagi. The two antennas are combined and feed into a Channel Master u/v pre-amp. I did receive three digital channels from South Bend dt 30. 42. 58. Another weird thing appeared and locked in was dt 12 Winm located just east of Butler , In. They have an anlog uhf 63 also. The two antennas were not cut for vhf and were not even aimed in that direction and it was still viewable. At my house I did put up a highband vhf yagi 16 feet off the ground and I did measure 200 microvolts or -14 db. behind my stb. And the signal is just to the left of the mid point arrow on the Samsung signal meter display. This is just a tempory antenna fix for now. I did find a combination highband vhf and uhf antenna and I have it now. It has seven vhf elements and 10 uhf elements on it perfect for this market. It is made by Winegard. Best to everone . John L.

I'm not getting WTTV anymore on 59-2. Anyone else having problems or know what is going on?

WTTV-DT on 59-2 is OK here.

BTW, WTHR-DT ch 46 is now running 1,000 kw. I'm too close to notice a differance, but the increase from 700kw, should help the fringe.

I just found this post. I just started to try and get DTV OTA today. Now I see why I haven't been able to get WLFIDT. Seems what you said here is that they are not totally up and going yet. Correct?

I'm in Lafayette, and trying to grab the Indy channels. Not a lot of luck. So far I can only get Channel 9 CBS. And it isn't supper signal.

Welcome to the world of HD broadcasting or rather reception. It would be helpful if you could offer up some information on your antenna (type, height, obstructions...).

I personally live on the westside of Kokomo and have no trouble receiving Indianapolis HD. I didn't even realize WXIN had a blip until I read this thread.

You can read my antenna configuration in my signature. It is up about 12 feet above a 1 story home with a walk-out basement. I can pick up stations from South Bend/Elkhart and am looking forward to Ft. Wayne being on air soon.

Naturally, I had no problems receiving channel 18 out of Lafayette when they were doing digital braodcasting. (I think they are still off the air.) I have read in these forums that they will be doing HD by Jan 1.

Don't forget to fill us in on your Antenna. Here is an old thread I started asking about antenna suggestions. It might give you some help...

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showt...hreadid=156104

I hope I have a great welcome into HD. So far not a lot of luck.

I'm currently running a RS VU-90 XR in my attic of a two story house on the south side of Lafayette. Without a Preamp. Thats why I think I'm having trouble with reception from Indy. I'm going to buy a CM7777 this week hope it helps. Right now I only get one channel 9. Out of Indy.

I can almost bet you are going to need to get the antenna out of the attic and up on the roof. Attic installs have a fair amount of loss depending what type of construction materials were used.

Here is my monster install (which I promise is level despite the optical illusion in the photos):

Jim,

What type of Tripod (tower )is that ? Where did you get it? ( $$$ )

I've got a similar set-up ,using a "Antenna Craft CCS1843" (15' long) with a rotor on a 3' tripod. Would like to go with a sturdier tripod and gain a little more height.

Thanks

-Doug

I had a local TV antenna installer do it for me. However, I did find in online at Skyvision. One side is climbable. It is $75.00 + truck.

http://www.skyvision.com/store/mi6000025.html

Looks like WCLJ Bloomington (TBN) DT-56 has hit the airwaves recently.Assume they are low power on an STA @ 7.1KW. If that's the case they're only throwing around 800 watts in my direction @36mi with a solid 70 on the DTC-100.

No WCLJ here, 440w in my direction at 28 mi.