Morac
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Re: Rural General Suckitude
said by TKJunkMail  :And I wouldn't be surprised if the FCC also allowed adjustments in transmitted power so that the digital stations get a further reach(similar to the analog coverage) in order to cover areas like those on the map in orange. If I recall correctly, many stations whose frequency lies within the VHF range will actually be broadcasting with less power to prevent interference with FM stations. Plus they don't pass through physical objects (walls for example) as well as UHF frequencies.
Many of those stations are currently broadcasting in the UHF frequency range, but will switch to VHF after Feb 17, 2009.
For example Philadelphia's KWY-DT (CBS) is currently broadcasting on a UHF frequency (don't have it in front of me at the moment), but will switch to channel 3 after the switchover. That means people who can receive the channel now, might not be able to get it after the transition.
See »www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthre···t=823166 |
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TKJunkMail
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1 edit | said by Morac :Many of those stations are currently broadcasting in the UHF frequency range, but will switch to VHF after Feb 17, 2009. For example Philadelphia's KWY-DT (CBS) is currently broadcasting on a UHF frequency (don't have it in front of me at the moment), but will switch to channel 3 after the switchover. That means people who can receive the channel now, might not be able to get it after the transition. See » www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthre···t=823166 Thanks for link. After looking at that thread I came across this link that will allow anyone to stay on top of the OTA digital plans and follow thru.
»www.rabbitears.info/dtr.php
And if you do a zip code search and keep the mileage option to 40, you should be able to see what is/will be available digitally on 2/17/2009 in your area.
»www.rabbitears.info/search.php
I have tested for my area and can get all the stations listed with rabbit ears and a converter box up to about 35 miles away.
Here is an example of what is available when using search and listing tools:
»www.rabbitears.info/search.php?r···miles=40
»www.fcc.gov/fcc-bin/FMTV-service···000.html
»fjallfoss.fcc.gov/cgi-bin/ws.exe···um=61111
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StudioTech
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Edison, NJ | reply to Morac
Actually, in Philly, it's WPVI-DT (the ABC station) that's moving their digital signal back to VHF-Lo, not KYW-DT. |
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Morac
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1 edit | said by StudioTech :Actually, in Philly, it's WPVI-DT (the ABC station) that's moving their digital signal back to VHF-Lo, not KYW-DT. Oops, you're right. That's actually worse since WPVI-DT doesn't come in very well currently. I shudder to think of what it will be like after the switchover. |
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