[Stormwolf_16XL]

Hi, I'm pretty new to these forums, but I have a question;


Is it possible for me receive OTA HDTV feeds from Seattle if I live in Vancouver? Is it possible to receive OTA signals from anywhere else?


Im debating whether I should take the plunge for a HDTV tuner card in my pc, so if i can not get a feed, I should just dump the idea altogether.


Can anyone answer that for me?


Thanks

 

[Dan Burgess]

I think it's about 150 miles from Seattle to Vancouver, which would probably be much too far to get a reliable signal. (I drove it last August and it was much farther than I had expected.)

 

[Lee Wood]

Which Vancouver?


Reception of Seattle in Vancouver, WA, USA is not likely due to the hills south of Olympia. If you're talking about Vancouver, BC your chances are better.

 

[Dan Burgess]

I think Vancouver BC is closer to Seattle than Vancouver WA, if I'm not mistaken. From what I can gather, the Portland area has plenty of HD programming, including Action Sports Cable Network -- lucky folks.


(BTW, I know ASCN is available via BUD, for all you big-dishers out there, it's not just feasible for everyone...)

 

[Stormwolf_16XL]

LOL, yeah... I should been more clear,


I'm talking about Seattle to Vancouver B.C.


I mean, if anyone thinks it's possible to get at least all the major networks in...then I REALLY should plump down the dough for an HDTV card.


Comon, i need some reassurance

 

[Southern Spy]

Quote:

Originally posted by Stormwolf_16XL [ Comon, i need some reassurance

150 miles is way too far for consistent OTA especially in non flat terrain. You need a tropo (ie curvature effect) to get signal. This is certainly not consistent or predictable.


You should be able to get all network HD when NIMIQ 2 (Expressvu) or F2 (StarChoice) are operational. As I mentioned in another thread, there is a rumor that Shaw Communications subsiduary Cancom is going to build a HD switching center somewhere is BC. The apparent goal is to offer 10 HD channels for $10/month via Shaw cable and satellite holdings

 

[Southern Spy]

Quote:

Originally posted by Stormwolf_16XL [ Comon, i need some reassurance

150 miles is way too far for consistent OTA especially in non flat terrain. You need a tropo (ie curvature effect) to get signal. This is certainly not consistent or predicable.


You should be able to get all network HD when NIMIQ 2 (Expressvu) or F2 (StarChoice) are operational. As I mentioned in another thread, there is a rumor that Shaw Communications subsiduary Cancom is going to build a HD switching center somewhere is BC. The apparent goal is to offer 10 HD channels for $10/month via Shaw cable and satellite holdings