Comments on: Did you pass the test? http://blogs.wivb.com/2009/01/18/did-you-pass-the-test/ http://feeds2.feedburner.com/wivb_blogs?format=html Fri, 12 Mar 2010 03:47:48 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Dennis Majewicz http://blogs.wivb.com/2009/01/18/did-you-pass-the-test/comment-page-1/#comment-8571 Dennis Majewicz Thu, 12 Mar 2009 15:28:57 +0000 http://blogs.wivb.com/?p=321#comment-8571 Tom, Where is your Dad located? Tom,

Where is your Dad located?

]]> By: Tom http://blogs.wivb.com/2009/01/18/did-you-pass-the-test/comment-page-1/#comment-8224 Tom Thu, 05 Mar 2009 21:41:05 +0000 http://blogs.wivb.com/?p=321#comment-8224 My Dad has a 25 year old rooftop antenna that probably needs to be replaced since he can't get a single digital channel off it (eventually got one when we upgraded to RG6 coax cable between the preamp and the DTV converter box). His house is located about 70 miles away from the TV transmitters. My Dad is also 88 years old and shouldn't be replacing antennas by himself, yet finding a professional antenna installer is not easy these days. If I buy a replacement antenna for him, where can I find someone to climb up on my Dad's roof and replace the antenna? My Dad has a 25 year old rooftop antenna that probably needs to be replaced since he can’t get a single digital channel off it (eventually got one when we upgraded to RG6 coax cable between the preamp and the DTV converter box). His house is located about 70 miles away from the TV transmitters. My Dad is also 88 years old and shouldn’t be replacing antennas by himself, yet finding a professional antenna installer is not easy these days. If I buy a replacement antenna for him, where can I find someone to climb up on my Dad’s roof and replace the antenna?

]]> By: Dennis Majewicz http://blogs.wivb.com/2009/01/18/did-you-pass-the-test/comment-page-1/#comment-7265 Dennis Majewicz Fri, 13 Feb 2009 14:03:31 +0000 http://blogs.wivb.com/?p=321#comment-7265 Tracie, Digital reception can be spotty but the antenna is the key for most viewers. If your antenna is an older one with broken elements you will need to replace it. Similarly, if the coaxial cable is not RG-6 you need to upgrade it. All of the Buffalo stations are transmitting in digital now. dm Tracie,

Digital reception can be spotty but the antenna is the key for most viewers. If your antenna is an older one with broken elements you will need to replace it. Similarly, if the coaxial cable is not RG-6 you need to upgrade it. All of the Buffalo stations are transmitting in digital now.

dm

]]> By: Tracie http://blogs.wivb.com/2009/01/18/did-you-pass-the-test/comment-page-1/#comment-7026 Tracie Tue, 10 Feb 2009 20:53:58 +0000 http://blogs.wivb.com/?p=321#comment-7026 I live in the southern tier,(near jamestown) in a valley and have an outdoor antenna with a rotor. We purchased a new tv for christmas and figured we were ready, but failed both dtv tests. But I can get 26.1 TCT if I move the antenna just right. Are you broadcasting in dtv now, on a different station that I can set the TV to and move the antenna to see if I will recieve the signal. I read that dtv reception is spotter then analoge, is this right? I live in the southern tier,(near jamestown) in a valley and have an outdoor antenna with a rotor. We purchased a new tv for christmas and figured we were ready, but failed both dtv tests. But I can get 26.1 TCT if I move the antenna just right. Are you broadcasting in dtv now, on a different station that I can set the TV to and move the antenna to see if I will recieve the signal. I read that dtv reception is spotter then analoge, is this right?

]]> By: charmaine http://blogs.wivb.com/2009/01/18/did-you-pass-the-test/comment-page-1/#comment-6976 charmaine Tue, 10 Feb 2009 03:00:24 +0000 http://blogs.wivb.com/?p=321#comment-6976 Also having the same problem as Jeff, really can't attempt to go out on the roof right now to adjust out outside antenna. We get 2, 4, and 7 now without the converter box, but are having a hard time trying to get it to work with the box. Also having the same problem as Jeff, really can’t attempt to go out on the roof right now to adjust out outside antenna. We get 2, 4, and 7 now without the converter box, but are having a hard time trying to get it to work with the box.

]]> By: Dennis Majewicz http://blogs.wivb.com/2009/01/18/did-you-pass-the-test/comment-page-1/#comment-6724 Dennis Majewicz Thu, 05 Feb 2009 22:44:18 +0000 http://blogs.wivb.com/?p=321#comment-6724 Kathy, You can use a UHF-only antenna. I'm not sure if Erie stations are going to be on VHF with digital (I don't think they are) but the only station you might miss is WNGS which will be on channel 7 after the analog shutdown. You may not be able to receive them anyway. You can use an amplifier with the antenna. Check with a retailer or antenna specialist to see what would work in your area. A good antenna and cable is key to good reception. dm Kathy,

You can use a UHF-only antenna. I’m not sure if Erie stations are going to be on VHF with digital (I don’t think they are) but the only station you might miss is WNGS which will be on channel 7 after the analog shutdown. You may not be able to receive them anyway. You can use an amplifier with the antenna. Check with a retailer or antenna specialist to see what would work in your area. A good antenna and cable is key to good reception.

dm

]]> By: Kathy Joseph http://blogs.wivb.com/2009/01/18/did-you-pass-the-test/comment-page-1/#comment-6722 Kathy Joseph Thu, 05 Feb 2009 21:11:06 +0000 http://blogs.wivb.com/?p=321#comment-6722 Like Jeff and his neighbor I live in the Southern Tier, but farther down. I have a box, but get "no signal" after multiple scans and installation confirmation. Before I buy anything more I want to be sure that I'm reading the information correctly. I get fair VHF, but no UHF reception with my current antenna. Can the new antenna be UHF only? Would there be any benefit to that or will I miss some channels that way? Is there a UHF amplifier or something that might help and be easier to install? Thanks! Like Jeff and his neighbor I live in the Southern Tier, but farther down. I have a box, but get “no signal” after multiple scans and installation confirmation. Before I buy anything more I want to be sure that I’m reading the information correctly. I get fair VHF, but no UHF reception with my current antenna. Can the new antenna be UHF only? Would there be any benefit to that or will I miss some channels that way? Is there a UHF amplifier or something that might help and be easier to install? Thanks!

]]> By: Dennis Majewicz http://blogs.wivb.com/2009/01/18/did-you-pass-the-test/comment-page-1/#comment-6502 Dennis Majewicz Mon, 02 Feb 2009 19:56:22 +0000 http://blogs.wivb.com/?p=321#comment-6502 Mary Ann, I hate to sound like a broken record but most of the converter issues we've seen have been due to poor antenna systems. If you're using an indoor antenna, consider an amplified one. You may need an outdoor antenna. Try moving the antenna around a bit. That may help. And remember to do a channel scan after you've moved the antenna or replaced it. dm Mary Ann,

I hate to sound like a broken record but most of the converter issues we’ve seen have been due to poor antenna systems. If you’re using an indoor antenna, consider an amplified one. You may need an outdoor antenna. Try moving the antenna around a bit. That may help. And remember to do a channel scan after you’ve moved the antenna or replaced it.

dm

]]> By: Mary Ann Moran http://blogs.wivb.com/2009/01/18/did-you-pass-the-test/comment-page-1/#comment-6363 Mary Ann Moran Sun, 01 Feb 2009 03:02:06 +0000 http://blogs.wivb.com/?p=321#comment-6363 We hooked up the converter box for my Mom who lives in Orchard Park, NY Abbott and Lake Ave. area, so not rural. We get about 4 channels, but do not get the local 2,4 or 7. There is no signal strength at all for them. The 4 or 5 channels we get (WNED, WNLO) have a strength of about 75. We exchanged the box and bought a new antenna from Radio Shack. We even had the guy from Radio Shack come over and he told us he has never seen this problem. My Mom basically only watches the local channels. What can we do?? Thanks... We hooked up the converter box for my Mom who lives in Orchard Park, NY Abbott and Lake Ave. area, so not rural. We get about 4 channels, but do not get the local 2,4 or 7. There is no signal strength at all for them. The 4 or 5 channels we get (WNED, WNLO) have a strength of about 75. We exchanged the box and bought a new antenna from Radio Shack. We even had the guy from Radio Shack come over and he told us he has never seen this problem. My Mom basically only watches the local channels. What can we do?? Thanks…

]]> By: Dennis Majewicz http://blogs.wivb.com/2009/01/18/did-you-pass-the-test/comment-page-1/#comment-5602 Dennis Majewicz Mon, 26 Jan 2009 15:38:27 +0000 http://blogs.wivb.com/?p=321#comment-5602 Paul, You shouldn't have any problems with the transition. Keep in mind that if you were watching an analog channel at the time of the test, you would have seen the message even if you are digital ready. -dm Paul,

You shouldn’t have any problems with the transition. Keep in mind that if you were watching an analog channel at the time of the test, you would have seen the message even if you are digital ready.

-dm

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