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post #3001 of 11589
10/19/08 at 10:46pm
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Originally Posted by FedEx227 View Post

Hey just curious if anyone is having problems getting ABC (7.1-7.3) or WGN (9.1)? Just a few days ago these stations turned to black and now I can't get a signal through them, which is odd because I can pick up CBS, NBC, WTTW, etc. just fine. Just these two are black, and not even low signal, NO signal what so ever.

Wondering if anyone else has had this problem in the past few days? Or if someone can recommend a good fix.

I'm on an LG 32", using the built in tuner, no extra HD antennas.

Also, it's weird because I didn't move anything and have reconnected everything and made sure the connections are all good and they appear to be.

Not here, but if they made a software change at the stations, you may have to rescan. See what happens.
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post #3002 of 11589
10/20/08 at 12:05am
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Originally Posted by FedEx227 View Post

Hey just curious if anyone is having problems getting ABC (7.1-7.3) or WGN (9.1)? Just a few days ago these stations turned to black and now I can't get a signal through them, which is odd because I can pick up CBS, NBC, WTTW, etc. just fine. Just these two are black, and not even low signal, NO signal what so ever.

Wondering if anyone else has had this problem in the past few days? Or if someone can recommend a good fix.

I'm on an LG 32", using the built in tuner, no extra HD antennas.

Also, it's weird because I didn't move anything and have reconnected everything and made sure the connections are all good and they appear to be.


Comcast cable just changed the actual QAM freqs for these two channels a few days ago. Of course OTA would not have changed.
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post #3003 of 11589
10/20/08 at 6:16am
Yeah, I rescanned a few days ago (Saturday to be exact, I wanted that Texas/Missouri game haha) nothing. But luckily this morning I tried it again and they came back on. Thanks for the heads up. Maybe I rescanned while they were still switching software or something? Who knows. Luckily it's working now, thanks again!
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post #3004 of 11589
10/20/08 at 1:02pm
Hopefully someone can help here. I have noticed lately that I have been getting a random 1/2 sec audio dropout when watching HD tv with DD audio and it is sent to my receiver. However, I am also noticing that i get a 1-line digital glitch when watching tv, but the rest of the screen doesn't have any issues. They don't necessarily happen at the same time. When I watch a BD movie, the screen doesn't do it. So, I have narrowed it down to either the signal, the antenna or the tuner in the TV. The receiver and optical cable are new, and this has been happening before I replaced them. Has anyone else been experiencing this or does anyone have any input here?

Thanks!
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post #3005 of 11589
10/20/08 at 2:52pm
Today, while watching "The People's Court", the video was out of sync and there was random pixilation and the video would be in sync, more pixilation, then out of sync, more pixilation, in, sync, etc. This is the first time I've noticed this happening on a "taped" show on channel 26.1. I have noticed a similar situation with WTTW-DT channel 11.1.

Also, last night, trying to watch "The King of Queens" on channel 26.1, the regular stuttering and jerking problem that I've been experiencing for several months was still there and very bad. I watched the same episode later on WVTV-DT, channel 18.1, from Milwaukee on the same set and it was perfect.
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post #3006 of 11589
10/20/08 at 6:46pm
Has anybody heard if any of the local stations have announced a test schedule on their Digital transmitters before the switch over?

I would like to find out when WBBM is doing there test to see if I need to get a better antenna.
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post #3007 of 11589
10/21/08 at 2:50am
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Originally Posted by dwright944 View Post

Today, while watching "The People's Court", the video was out of sync and there was random pixilation and the video would be in sync, more pixilation, then out of sync, more pixilation, in, sync, etc. This is the first time I've noticed this happening on a "taped" show on channel 26.1. I have noticed a similar situation with WTTW-DT channel 11.1.

Also, last night, trying to watch "The King of Queens" on channel 26.1, the regular stuttering and jerking problem that I've been experiencing for several months was still there and very bad. I watched the same episode later on WVTV-DT, channel 18.1, from Milwaukee on the same set and it was perfect.

We're aware of both. There are some tweaking issues with our DT that need to be addressed.
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post #3008 of 11589
10/21/08 at 9:11am
Hi there, I noticed something strange on Sunday. In my DirecTv program guide I now have listings for ota WMLW-DT 58-1. The guide says the channel is for WMLW-DT ind. 58-1 from Chicago. A quick google for this channel says it is a subchannel of WDJT-DT in Milwaukee. I assume this is some sort of an error in the programming department on behalf of DirecTv or the service they use for their program guides. Anybody else seeing this or have the scoop?
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post #3009 of 11589
10/21/08 at 11:26am
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Originally Posted by jpeckinp View Post

Has anybody heard if any of the local stations have announced a test schedule on their Digital transmitters before the switch over?

I would like to find out when WBBM is doing there test to see if I need to get a better antenna.

None yet, but Kal Hassan, Chief Engineer at WLS, has stated on this board that they will do one. I can't remember, but I think he said sometime this winter. Nobody else has announced anything, not even a "soft" shutdown where all the stations for a minute or so shut down to see if viewers are ready.
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post #3010 of 11589
10/21/08 at 1:04pm
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Originally Posted by retromzc View Post

Hi there, I noticed something strange on Sunday. In my DirecTv program guide I now have listings for ota WMLW-DT 58-1. The guide says the channel is for WMLW-DT ind. 58-1 from Chicago. A quick google for this channel says it is a subchannel of WDJT-DT in Milwaukee. I assume this is some sort of an error in the programming department on behalf of DirecTv or the service they use for their program guides. Anybody else seeing this or have the scoop?

Actually, 58-1 is WDJT-DT. 58-2 is WMLW-DT. At least OTA.

Are you actually receiving the channel? (Either one.) Seeing that you're in Plano, I'd think it was some sort of mistake.
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post #3011 of 11589
10/21/08 at 5:26pm
No, I am not receiving the channel. All I get is searching for signal on the ota tuner. The info banner still lists the channel as WMLWDT 58-1 ind. service from Chicago, Illinois. The program listings are there however. I'm sure it's some sort of error.
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post #3012 of 11589
10/21/08 at 9:05pm
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Originally Posted by sebenste View Post

None yet, but Kal Hassan, Chief Engineer at WLS, has stated on this board that they will do one. I can't remember, but I think he said sometime this winter. Nobody else has announced anything, not even a "soft" shutdown where all the stations for a minute or so shut down to see if viewers are ready.

Thanks for the info. I'll keep looking in to see if they mention anything. I'm sure if they do you guys will be right on it.
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post #3013 of 11589
10/22/08 at 5:24am
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Originally Posted by sebenste View Post

None yet, but Kal Hassan, Chief Engineer at WLS, has stated on this board that they will do one. I can't remember, but I think he said sometime this winter. Nobody else has announced anything, not even a "soft" shutdown where all the stations for a minute or so shut down to see if viewers are ready.

Funny you should mention this, I've seen evidence that they've already tested the DT-07 signal. I couldn't possibly tell you when it happened, but here, look at this:

http://www.silicondust.com/hdhomerun...Postcode=60601

Note the (now dead) WLS feeds on physical channel 7.

- Trip
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post #3014 of 11589
10/22/08 at 7:58am
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Originally Posted by Trip in VA View Post

Funny you should mention this, I've seen evidence that they've already tested the DT-07 signal. I couldn't possibly tell you when it happened, but here, look at this:

http://www.silicondust.com/hdhomerun...Postcode=60601

Note the (now dead) WLS feeds on physical channel 7.

- Trip

Interesting! Well, they may want to tweak things before they test it "for real" and tell everyone, I don't know. But I do know I would have loved to have seen that, if in fact it was tested.
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post #3015 of 11589
10/22/08 at 10:50am
WLS did do a full 3kW test last night of their DTV7 transmitter. OTA broadcast of their analog signal and DTV52 signal was down from 3:30 until 4:30am.
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post #3016 of 11589
10/22/08 at 11:01am
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Originally Posted by escopa View Post

WLS did do a full 3kW test last night of their DTV7 transmitter. OTA broadcast of their analog signal and DTV52 signal was down from 3:30 until 4:30am.

Thank you.  Sad that there wasn't some publicity for it: some viewers may have wanted to see how well the signal came in.
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post #3017 of 11589
10/22/08 at 11:56am
Came in as usual here during that time. It pegs my CM-7000's meter at 100% anyway, so I couldn't tell any difference.
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post #3018 of 11589
10/22/08 at 12:32pm
Damm I would have liked to seen that too as Im out here in the sticks.
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post #3019 of 11589
10/22/08 at 1:04pm
Anyone know if WBBM-DT added power? I did a rescan, and haven't changed my OTA DTV setup going on eight months, yet all of a sudden I'm able to receive WBBM-DT clear as day.

(I tried searching for WBBM-DT, but that resulted in six bazillion hits about how badly the reception sucks for WBBM-DT.)
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post #3020 of 11589
10/22/08 at 1:20pm
Could be Tropo or the leaves are starting to fall.
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post #3021 of 11589
10/22/08 at 3:46pm
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Originally Posted by meany View Post

Could be Tropo or the leaves are starting to fall.

Yeah, but I couldn't get WBBM in March before the trees budded, so I'm really surprised/confused!
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post #3022 of 11589
10/22/08 at 4:40pm
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Originally Posted by goaliebob99 View Post

Damm I would have liked to seen that too as Im out here in the sticks.

Me, too. Kal, you watching? Do it again, and please, please, please, we'd love to know and help you determine how well/far your signal goes out!
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post #3023 of 11589
10/22/08 at 6:32pm
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Originally Posted by TheKorn View Post

Yeah, but I couldn't get WBBM in March before the trees budded, so I'm really surprised/confused!

Was a local noise source silenced? Leaves shouldn't have much affect on Low-VHF, nor tropo (tropo is mainly a UHF and sometimes an upper VHF phenomenon).

The current tropo forecast for the area is Marginal to Fair.

http://www.dxinfocentre.com/tropo.html

Have you noticed any change on analog 2? I know of no power increase filings for WBBM-DT3.

Where are you located?

Has anyone else noticed a change?
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post #3024 of 11589
10/22/08 at 7:16pm
yea i have noticed something up with mine, up till about the last week i was getting digital ch. 2-1 in fine, and now i cant seam to find it at all, have tried to adjust my ant, but no luck hopefully this will only last a few days or so ,but hopefully if nothing else will be fixed in feb
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post #3025 of 11589
10/23/08 at 12:08am
is WMEU's (analog ch. 48) digital signal on-air yet?

there was a mention of it being on channel 49 in another thread but that seems to be wrong....i've searched around here for info but couldnt find anything...except maybe its actually supposed to be on ch 46 if and when they go on-air?
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post #3026 of 11589
10/23/08 at 2:51am
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Originally Posted by pm3839 View Post

is WMEU's (analog ch. 48) digital signal on-air yet?

there was a mention of it being on channel 49 in another thread but that seems to be wrong....i've searched around here for info but couldnt find anything...except maybe its actually supposed to be on ch 46 if and when they go on-air?

We're not on the air digitally as of yet. We're still going to be on 46.
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post #3027 of 11589
10/23/08 at 6:01am
Good morning how are you folks doing today?When could we see WMEU go full power digital or anytime soon.And i hope we can finally get the channel on our directv lineup.


Thanks

Allen Culver
Streator,Illinois
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post #3028 of 11589
10/23/08 at 9:38am
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Originally Posted by hvs10trk View Post

We're not on the air digitally as of yet. We're still going to be on 46.

Won't you guys have some issues battling with WDJT-DT out of Milwaukee in Kenosha, Lake, and McHenry counties? What about when tropo picks up for issues in Cook county? WDJT is a 1MW transmitter. Wouldn't 24 (after feb.) have been a better choice or is it an equipment cost issue? What about being a subchannel of WWME?

My sympathies.
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post #3029 of 11589
10/23/08 at 10:03am
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From WLS-DT engineering:

"We are planning on doing the testing on November 8-14 from 1am-4:45am".

So...mark your calendars now, they will be turning off analog 7 and throwing on their digital signal for almost 3 hours on physical channel 7, so you can test to see if you can get it during those dates and time frames. The test will be 4.75 kw from high atop Sears Tower.
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post #3030 of 11589
10/23/08 at 10:31am
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Originally Posted by Falcon_77 View Post

Was a local noise source silenced? Leaves shouldn't have much affect on Low-VHF, nor tropo (tropo is mainly a UHF and sometimes an upper VHF phenomenon).

Not as far as I know! Seriously, I've done absolutely nothing and all of a sudden, wham, wbbm-dt. (Unless someone was swinging a microwave transmitter around their head by the cord, dunno... )

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The current tropo forecast for the area is Marginal to Fair.

Just checked it, and WBBM-DT is still coming in just fine. I guess I'll check tomorrow when tropo is supposed to be nil and see what I get.

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Have you noticed any change on analog 2? I know of no power increase filings for WBBM-DT3.

Nope; analog wbbm is still as craptacular as ever. (OK, that's a bit unfair to WBBM; I have a UHF-only antenna hooked up. But still; analog 2 isn't coming in all that well.)

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Where are you located?

Skokie
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