[TranzPhat]

I am getting WTXF (RF31) as poorly as ever this morning, but I am getting it.

 

[cypherstream]

I received this email today but I won't have time to rescan until late tonight to see if its true. The email was from KYW-TV Viewer Programming via cbs.onmicrosoft.com it said:

Subject: CBS3 & CW Philly TV Signal Restored
Thank you for your patience. We are pleased to report that the “over-the-air” signals for both KYW-TV and WPSG-TV have now been fully restored (and even improved). The necessary work at our transmitter site has been completed and you should now be able to receive our signals again once you rescan your television. Thank you for watching CBS3 and The CW Philly. We’re happy to be back with you.


Can anyone confirm that they actually did complete the install and transition to the final antenna that was delayed for so long due to manufactures, tower crews (and then the pandemic) delays?

I'm in Berks County where KYW and CW came in fine before the repack, and then once they did the repack the stations vanished (except for the occasional night of skip). I'll be happy to do a rescan much later.

 

[KyL416]

They've been on their new antenna for over a week now, if you want confirmation, check the previous 2 pages of the thread starting from this post.

 

[cypherstream]

They've been on their new antenna for over a week now, if you want confirmation, check the previous 2 pages of the thread starting from this post.

Thanks, I totally skipped that page (haven't visited in a bit and started on an earlier page, read a bit but then skipped to the end).

I'm excited to do a rescan this evening!

 

[MapGuy11]

Yeah, I am in Berks, and CW and CBS come in clear with a really crappy antenna also NBC you shouldn't have any problems.

 

[N3NTJ]

I got the same email from KYW today, too.

 

[cypherstream]

Yeah I now get 3 and 57 without any issues. My OTA lineup in Berks County is 3,8,10,17,29 (barely though), 35,39,57,60,65,69 with a pancake style powered antenna in an attic gable vent.

 

[mets18]

Has anyone else lost 57?

 

[TimMcG]

Has anyone else lost 57?

It's cutting in and out repeatedly in Mays Landing.

 

[Ken.F]

I lost 57 too.

 

[Antenna Man PA]

I lost it yesterday afternoon. Hopefully it's an easy fix on their end.

 

[pabuwal]

57 is coming in fine but 29 is still problematic. Is this the only major market with so many issues and with the most popular channel running on VHF-LO?

 

[trailblazer]

Has anyone else lost 57?

Yes, 57 is out for me also. Seems strange that I get KYW (3) at 70 to 75% and a very weak signal mn CW (57). I taught the new anttena would improve signal strength!

 

[Antenna Man PA]

57 is coming in fine but 29 is still problematic. Is this the only major market with so many issues and with the most popular channel running on VHF-LO?

The repack definitely created a huge mess in Philadelphia (and other markets) that's taking a while to clean up. As for 6ABC on low VHF that was their fault. They chose the channel before the DTV transition of 2009. There's no where for them to move now.

 

[wilbur_the_goose]

I remember way back when 6ABC was up in UHF. Man, that was sweet!

And, yep - 57 is off the air for me too.

 

[TranzPhat]

LOL, 57 is coming in for me better today, than in the past week. Although, I have totally lost WPHL.

 

[N3NTJ]

I haven’t seen WPVI since they went back to VHF. Was nice when they were on UHF.

 

[Antenna Man PA]

I haven’t seen WPVI since they went back to VHF. Was nice when they were on UHF.

Their signal isn't too hard to pick up. Many people just don't have the right antenna. You need one with low VHF capability. Most antennas are optimized for high VHF and UHF. 95% of antenna users probably have no idea what either is - hence the reception problems.

 

[Kelson]

KYW (3) decided to crap out on me just before the Eagles game started. Reception cleaned up after the game and is stable for prime-time. Unreal. The re-pack debacle has forced me into a locast subscription. I'm not confident this will ever be resolved. The stations are packed so close together I'm willing to bet I'm getting interference from other stations depending on weather conditions.

 

[pabuwal]

I wrote this rant post nearly 18 years ago. Still kind of true.

Phil WB 17 is a joke

I have written this before, and I will write this again, but Ch. 17 (54-1) in Philadelphia is a complete joke. The fact they broadcast a signal that does not mirror their analog signal and this constant flicker proves their commitment to Digital TV is minimal. All in all the Philadelphia...

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