[videobruce]

tametz; In this area as in most (but not all) all digital transmitters are and will be UHF only. There is NO need for a large VHF combo antenna anymore.

That DB4 is almost the same design as the CM 4228 which can be had now for $40.


You didn't even get ch. 20 (CBC)?? Where you are, you should get almost all of them.

 

[tv4chief]

We run all audio in 5.1 mode regardless if it's 5.1 or stereo. That won't change until the NTSC is switched off in 2009. Sorry about that. You may get some strange audio occurrances depending on your system when program is in stereo. I can't find any as run log that shows that CSI was not in HD. If someone has a specific time and date, please let me know. I've never seen or heard of the flash frame problem, lately, but it could be the delay associated with being on a hub. Any comments, please feel free to email me at [email protected] .

 

[videobruce]

Welcome to the forums John. Are you guys at full power?


tametz; there is another choice especially for this area that I was think of trying. It's the SL-4BT;
http://www.wade-antenna.com/UHFantennas.htm


Have I pointed you to here?;
http://www.2150.com/broadcast/defaul...=Show+Stations

 

[rubblerubble]

tametz,


2 things could be happening...


1) In my experience, to obtain the best reception of CBC20, I need to point my antenna more northerly, away from the coordinates expected of the CN tower. Could be some stange deflection on the way down to the states, who knows.


2) You could be getting overkill on analog 19 that is bleeding into your reception of CBC20. Your location should be perfect not only for CBC, but CTV40, and maybe even Toronto 1. CITY might be difficult. Good luck.

 

[daredevil23]



Quote:
Originally Posted by tametz /forum/post/0


Had my good ol' Attic mounted non-amped 90 ft cable run Radio Shack 160" boom pointed south to the US networks at approx 165 degrees. Just got an HDTV (JVC HD-56FH96) and hooked it up, presto, PBS, NBC, ABC, CBS, Fox - all with signal strengths around 92-94 (as reported by JVC). Adelphia gives everything HD but Fox, so for the olympic coverage (and spured on by Tor vs Habs in HD last night on Hockey Night in Canada) I figured pointing the antenna towards the CN tower would get me the canadian stations - so I lined it up to 336 degrees - wrong.


Wasn't getting the the Canadian stations, so I went to Radio Shack for an amp (didn't think it would help, but maybe with HD it was different - not a fan of amps anyway - they can only hurt your S/N) - and nope, didn't help. (But, got a 26db amp for 19.99 because it was last years model - darn cheap). Got the same exact results with or without the amp.




The only thing I can guess, is that the Fox signal is so strong with the big antenna, it's killing the Canadian stations?? The amplifier only made the Fox signal bigger, making the RF front end on the JVC adjust accordingly. However, I thought because of the directional nature of the antenna, the 98 degree difference between Canada and Fox would reject enough of the Fox signal.


Any thoughts?


Ideas?

Thanks in advance...anyone want a huge antenna?

Well I already got the VU-190 antenna, so your 160 would be a step down.

Forget the amp for anything closer than 10 miles, it will only contribute to signal overload.


Try those attenuators and see if that rectifies the signal problems. I have a 20 dB variable attenuator on my setup, because my Spartan 3 amp is only really necessary for the analog stations and the low wattage digital stations like CKXT D66. With all the other digital stations I have to use a full 20 dB cut in signal to get a better signal level.


And I'm located within 10 miles of the Fox transmitter and about 40 miles from the CN Tower. Fox is so strong that I can get them at full strength pointing about 20 degrees N, whereas the station is about 100 degrees E.


So try more directions as well instead of just pointing it directly only.

 

[cfilkins]

Hi, guys...I feel weird asking questions about my Adelphia signal, while everyone else is working with antennas, but maybe someone can help me out.


I've got a SA8300HD DVR, and the past week or so, 2 and 4 have been horrible during primetime...very blocky, audio glitches, just a crap signal. 7 appears to be ok, though, and all the other HD channels appear to be fine. I wanted to see if it's something with 2 and 4 themselves, or an Adelphia issue. I've tried watching stuff live as well as recorded, and it's almost unwatchable. Just watched My Name is Earl from this past Thursday, and it got horrible from about halfway through (9:15pm or so). I just flipped between 2, 4, and 7, and 2 and 4 are both garbage - 4 is in SD with the commercials show is even very blocky with the audio dropping out.


Anyone else sharing in this dilemma? It could be my box, Adelphia's signal, or the tv stations...


Chris

 

[videobruce]

What TV?

If it has a QAM tuner, bypass the box and try the tuner direct on the 'in the clear' channels.

 

[cfilkins]

I have a Toshiba 57HX82, which does not have a QAM tuner built in

 

[videobruce]

Ok, not ATSC/QAM tuner at all. A HD ready set...............

 

[cfilkins]

You got it. It's an antique, in that it's 2 1/2 years old.


So, any ideas on where the problem lies? Anyone with any OTA tuners able to share how their signals were at the time?


Chris

 

[videobruce]

Could be low signal, call service.

 

[lurchwitts]

Anbody Else Lose 7-1 Just Now?

 

[MDK]



Quote:
Originally Posted by lurchwitts /forum/post/0


Anbody Else Lose 7-1 Just Now?

Yeah, I just got back and saw it frozen.

As of this post it is back up. And I had hoped for these guys to get their act together and get Dolby 5.1 for the superbowl...now I'm just hoping to be able to watch it at all.

 

[rickeyboa]

7-1 Still showing no signal at all in Mississauga. Very disappointing on Super Bowl Sunday. You'd think they would want to showcase their product today and would be extra vigilant on the technical side.

 

[rickeyboa]

7-1 just came back. Let's hope the problem if fixed

 

[rspetti]

Has WKBW ever said, or does anyone know, when they will start using DD5.1?

 

[cwoody222]

I'm considering buying a fairly cheap HD set with some tax refund money. I'd like some recommendations. I don't necessarily need a LCD or plasma set (especially due to cost) but I don't want any giant set either. I don't need a big screen - my apt is small and I don't sit far away. I currently have a 27" 4:3 set. I don't think I'd need anything bigger than 32" 16:9. I definately want a widescreen set. I need to keep the price under $1000... under $800 would be even better. I really like this Toshiba and have almost bought the 26" model before except for it's only HD-ready.


I'd need HD-built in because due to my apartment I can't get my own cable or satellite so I'd have to get HD over-the-air and I don't want to buy a HD receiver (unless that's cheap too). I know it's a waste since eventually when I move out I'll probably get HD with cable and won't need the built-in part. Oh well.


Before I do anything I'd like to make sure I get a decent signal on the major local networks. I'm in downtown Buffalo - Elmwood district.


Can someone also recommend a cheap antenna I could buy to test for good HD signals on my current non-HD set? Can I even do that? I'd be willing to buy a better antenna later but I don't want to spend the money just to find out I can't get signals.


Thanks in advance for any suggestions you may have.

 

[cwoody222]

Oops... forgot the link to the set I like.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...lance&n=172282


Oh, and Anyone?

 

[tametz]



Quote:
Originally Posted by cwoody222 /forum/post/0


Oops... forgot the link to the set I like.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...lance&n=172282


Oh, and Anyone?

My recommendation would be:

- Looks like you are into a "HD ready" set anyway, so if you are concerned about reception, you can grab the HD OTA receiver/computer card first - make sure you get reception - then plunk the money on the set. (Ive heard people having good luck with rebuilt units from ebay)


- If you still have an apartment, I would spend a bit extra and get a flat panel - lugging those tubes from place to place sucks...plus a 26" HDTV is pretty darn small - is your viewing distance like less than 5 feet?


good luck..

 

[tametz]



Quote:
Originally Posted by daredevil23 /forum/post/0


Well I already got the VU-190 antenna, so your 160 would be a step down.

Forget the amp for anything closer than 10 miles, it will only contribute to signal overload.


Try those attenuators and see if that rectifies the signal problems. I have a 20 dB variable attenuator on my setup, because my Spartan 3 amp is only really necessary for the analog stations and the low wattage digital stations like CKXT D66. With all the other digital stations I have to use a full 20 dB cut in signal to get a better signal level.


And I'm located within 10 miles of the Fox transmitter and about 40 miles from the CN Tower. Fox is so strong that I can get them at full strength pointing about 20 degrees N, whereas the station is about 100 degrees E.


So try more directions as well instead of just pointing it directly only.

Actually - I think it may be the VU-190 after looking at it today.

Well, got up in the attic again - thanks, you are right - I aimed the antenna about 10-15 degrees north of where the CN tower should be, and bingo. Still have fox too. Unfortunately I still have only CBC. Should be able to do better..


Found out the Radio Shack amp is garbage.
http://www.hdtvprimer.com/ANTENNAS/basics.html


The amp adds 7 dB of noise (equivalent to the loss in about 200ft of RG-6!!!)


Attenuators had no effect.


Since I'm not getting anything but CBC - I may go for one of those bow-ties without reflector..get the figure 8 pattern to pick up the US stations as well...or maybe pick up a decent amp...dunno...got Hockey Night in Canada and the Olympics for now...


Also-- How can we get Universal HD?? called Adelphia - no dice. Looks like we may be missing a ton of HD Olympic Ice Hockey...wah!