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Originally Posted by Deezul

Any local places to buy Channel Master amplifiers? I'll probably just buy another CM 7777 and see if it works. I believe my local Radio Shack has it, but it was about $90. I bought it online for $60. Gas prices now a bit lower, I"m willing to do a bit of driving if I can find it cheap.

Originally Posted by systems2000

For the last 24 hours, 60-1 has been switching between the program and a test pattern with some words similar to "iON NOC Media."
Haven't seen it during the short time this afternoon that I've looked at it, for the show "A Grandpa for Christmas."

Originally Posted by bal1012

WBAL has began using an HD bug during telecasts. I wonder if this is a sign that they will soon begin HD newscasts.

Originally Posted by systems2000

70.04 miles (2-edge), according to the FCC and GPS co-ordinates. My APEX DT502 is the only CECB that is able to acquire it.

Why is WTTG-DT 17:00 Newscast not in 16:9?

Most VCR's and DVD recorders rely on the PBS analog signal via Antenna will be out of sync

When I was outside talking to my girlfriend about the digital transition. I found out that most DVD recorders, and VCR's rely on the PBS analog signal while using an antenna for to set the clock which it does for me. After Feburary 17, 2009 the signal from PBS will completely go off air causing the VCR and DVD recorder to be out of sync with the time.

Also I bet other electronic devices such as other video equipment that use the signal also depend on the PBS clock signal to set clocks to keep things in synchonization. Without that analog PBS signal via antenna things such as DVD recorders and VCR's and some DVR's even in the professional fields will be out of sync causing logging problems for time stamps of video recordings such as in the TV and radio stations across the country rely on time based information. Some electronic devices might rely on the PBS analog signal for business purposes, government and schools. Also some security cameras that rely on VCR's and DVR's need the synchronized time signal to keep a tab on what time the event occured rely on this PBS clock signal from the outside antenna. Most video equipment used in the professional fields for video editing will be affected real bad. A converter box will not do a bit of good cause the signal transmitted in the digital carrier does not contain the "subcarrier" information will not be able to set the clock automatically to keep the clock set even if the clock needs to set ahead or back an hour. The standard definition signal however wil contain PBS but the clock signal will not be available to use to set the clock. Most DVD recorders and VCR's rely on the PBS signal through the analog tuner using the antenna, not satellite, but it will possibly be available through analog cable , not a passive digital tuner or satellite receiver such as directTV or dish network. If you have a VCR, DVD recorder, video camera, or DVR with a analog tuner that receives PBS and sets the clock automatically be prepared for a huge disappointment.

GCC Engineering

Originally Posted by Digital Rules

Any word on WJZ news going HD? I have noticed a huge improvement in their studio & recorded news PQ. The detail on live studio shots is amazing!!

WJZ plans to have its studio broadcasts in HD by the end of the year, says Vice President and General Manager Jay Newman, with the rest of the newscast following suit in March or April next year. WBAL plans to broadcast the studio portion of its newscasts in HD by February, says President and General Manager Jordan Wertlieb.

WMAR (Channel 2) has no plans to broadcast local news in HD, but is "investigating our options," says Vice President General Manager Bill Hooper. "We're more focused on making sure that we're up to speed on the digital conversion, which we have no choice on," he says.

Originally Posted by Marcus Carr

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showp...&postcount=587

WJZ plans to have its studio broadcasts in HD by the end of the year, says Vice President and General Manager Jay Newman, with the rest of the newscast following suit in March or April next year. WBAL plans to broadcast the studio portion of its newscasts in HD by February, says President and General Manager Jordan Wertlieb.

Originally Posted by URFloorMatt

G4 does have an HD channel, since Dec. 8.

G4HD was scheduled to be launched on December 8, 2008.[26] However, it did not launch, another in a long list of corporate failures that have plagued the network in recent years.

Originally Posted by URFloorMatt

Actually, according to this thread, some Comcast and TWC subs have G4 HD (and Style HD, which Wikipedia also says failed to launch).

It's possible that these channels have no HD programming yet. Comcast may have lit up these HD channels even though no programming would be available until early 2009 simply because five new HD channels markets better than only three.

Comcast has also stated that G4 won't see substantial HD programming until Q3 when the G4 studios finish transition to HD, so maybe they're holding off a significant push for G4 carriage across their own subs until next fall.

Originally Posted by TheKrell

I've been seeing occasional macroblocking on WETA-Kids channel 26.3, all tuners, for several weeks.

Originally Posted by systems2000

What's going on with WWPX (12) 60-1?

I can't watch any iON Christmas Movies.

Originally Posted by systems2000

I'm still getting some "ghosting" on WWPX-DT (60-1) during some programming. It's definitly a lot better.

Originally Posted by afiggatt

WWPX get the analog signal from WPXW over the air with an antenna and puts that out as the analog 60 and digital 60.1 broadcast.

Originally Posted by Digital Rules

Maybe they only do this at certain times.

Originally Posted by Digital Rules

Are you sure this hasn't changed?
60.1 & 66.1 are showing completely different programming at this time.(Infomercials) The picture on 60.1 is ghost free. Maybe they only do this at certain times.