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Aburgdxer · 2012-07-15, 12:26 PM

Has anyone heard of any further news on the transition of low power station CFTV Leamington, from analog to digital. Have searched the CRTC site, but was unable to get any information.

ScaryBob · 2012-07-15, 04:14 PM

Does anyone know if Global is planning any changes for the Paris transmitter?

Jase88 · 2012-07-15, 04:40 PM

There has been no indication from Global that any changes are proposed for the Paris transmitter.

micah · 2012-07-15, 10:42 PM

ScaryBob, I emailed everyone I could think of and I couldn't event get a resposne from someone at shaw about the Paris transmitter.

OTA-London · 2012-07-20, 01:02 PM

I have been working with CFTV34, and they tell me that they have ordered the digital transmitter, but not given the go ahead yet for multiplexing I will let you know more about this when it goes through

Also the Paris Transmitter, I have been talking to the VP Of shaw Media, I think they want to correct Ottawa first. 29 Oil Springs is scheduled to go this year, in fact, they have already got the go ahead, and they are waiting for the transmitter.

One other thing about CHWI 16, incase anyone was curious, I got this email from them last night

Quote:

I can answer some of your concerns regarding the CHWI_HD DTV 16 transmitter.

I had completed a software upgrade to the transmitter (most now are Software defined radios (SDR)) to correct problems with some tv receivers in the start of June. No change in output power has been approved by the CRTC, therefore power is the same as the last approved change in Nov 2011.

If there are any questions or concerns please let us know.

Thank you and have a good week.

Jase88 · 2012-07-20, 09:37 PM

^^^^^
I wonder if this update will also be done with Paris? As I've also seen some issues on some tuners with the Paris PSIP.

someguy23475 · 2012-07-21, 07:23 PM

Speaking of Global, I'm still waiting for the Stevenson repeater to have EPG!

SpitsFanSec108 · 2012-07-23, 08:36 PM

Some new sub channel news, coming to Detroit tv.........

FOX2 to add WX channel 2.2 sometime in aug.

WXYZ 7.3 to add Bounce tv soon.

TNN the Nashville Network, coming channel undetermined

ME TV classic tv also looking for Detroit affiliate.

ION tv yet to return to RF50 after testing.

Nice additions!!!!

OTANUT · 2012-07-24, 03:14 PM

As of today, ION has permanently made the switch to RF50! They are still broadcasting on RF31, as well, with a crawl to tell OTA viewers they need to re-scan!

Bark64 · 2012-07-24, 03:32 PM

Is it just me or is anyone else looking forward to the July 31 shutdown of cbc analog transmitters on ch 23 and 53. I am only 6 miles from the Byron tower and having two strong analog channels has a negative impact on my otherwise digital setup. Partly my fault for going with a cm 7777 preamp but it's on a 30 foot tower and I have no desire to take it down or scale it so the preamp is staying for now. Besides reducing general overload the shutdown of 23 should improve the tropo reception of erie,pa wjet 24 and wfxp 22 as well as allow ion cleveland tropo reception on 23. I'm also wondering if the shutdown of cbc kitchener on 29 will improve my reception of oil springs. I'm using a cm4221hd which allows fairly strong signal reception from the back. I'm hoping to see some improvement on global rf 29, which could be critical when they switch to digital. It would be nice to have cbc hd but if I have to choose between analog or nothing I will take the latter. Just my two cents...

SpitsFanSec108 · 2012-07-24, 09:04 PM

WPXD now transmitting on RF50 mapping to 31.1 31.2qubo 31.3ionlife from Southfield tower of CW50 WKBD.

Great signal into Windsor outdoor ant 92% indoor rabbit ears 60%.

Great addition to our OTA dial.

alebowgm · 2012-07-25, 12:20 PM

Not in town to check, but is IPG info working now on RF 50?

someguy23475 · 2012-07-25, 12:40 PM

It's good to get WPXD in every direction now.

Also, W48AV has been issued a construction permit to convert to digital on RF25, move to Southfield, and boost power to 15kW. I'm assuming this will be sold soon. The FCC maps show a great signal for most of the metro area, plus Windsor.

BCF · 2012-07-25, 01:15 PM

Bark64, I agree with your statements. CBC has no intention of converting any more transmitters to digital, and with the analog transmission end-of-life, the shutdown will allow better reception of other OTA channels - and the London-area sure needs it!

Like many others last year, I would have like to have seen CBC convert CBLN-TV in London to digital, but that is not going to happen.

Hopefully Global will receive their digital transmitter antenna soon, so the transition of CIII-TV-29 can take place sooner rather than later. I look forward to viewing CIII-DT-29 channel 29 in HD in London, Ontario - hopefully they will also send more signal towards the city, as the analog is either VERY snowy or doesn't come in at all for me. Over the past few months, I find CTV-TV-3 (oil springs/sarina) analog channel 42 (whose transmitter is close-by CIII-TV-29) is much stronger and comes in clearer than ever before.

Phil81 · 2012-07-25, 03:43 PM

Yep alebowgm, WPXD rf50 has full EPG and everything. After only getting ION with tropo events for years, it's great to finally have a full time local signal now.

2012-07-15, 04:14 PM	#737
ScaryBob Veteran Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: The Dandelion City Posts: 7,133	Does anyone know if Global is planning any changes for the Paris transmitter? __________________ At 20 I had a good mind. At 40 I had money. At 60 I've lost my mind and my money. Oh, to be 20 again. --Scary

2012-07-15, 04:40 PM	#738
Jase88 Moderator Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Kitchener, ON Posts: 4,108	There has been no indication from Global that any changes are proposed for the Paris transmitter. __________________ DMX 68' tower, HyGain HAM 5 rotator, Antennas Direct 91-XG & C5, Channel Master 7777 preamp, Siemens surge protection

2012-07-15, 10:42 PM	#739
micah Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: London,Ontario Posts: 421	ScaryBob, I emailed everyone I could think of and I couldn't event get a resposne from someone at shaw about the Paris transmitter. __________________ Winegard HD 7084P pointed at Paris and a CM7777

2012-07-20, 09:37 PM	#741
Jase88 Moderator Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Kitchener, ON Posts: 4,108	^^^^^ I wonder if this update will also be done with Paris? As I've also seen some issues on some tuners with the Paris PSIP. __________________ DMX 68' tower, HyGain HAM 5 rotator, Antennas Direct 91-XG & C5, Channel Master 7777 preamp, Siemens surge protection

2012-07-24, 03:32 PM	#745
Bark64 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: London, On Posts: 168	cbc analog shutdown/the bright side! Is it just me or is anyone else looking forward to the July 31 shutdown of cbc analog transmitters on ch 23 and 53. I am only 6 miles from the Byron tower and having two strong analog channels has a negative impact on my otherwise digital setup. Partly my fault for going with a cm 7777 preamp but it's on a 30 foot tower and I have no desire to take it down or scale it so the preamp is staying for now. Besides reducing general overload the shutdown of 23 should improve the tropo reception of erie,pa wjet 24 and wfxp 22 as well as allow ion cleveland tropo reception on 23. I'm also wondering if the shutdown of cbc kitchener on 29 will improve my reception of oil springs. I'm using a cm4221hd which allows fairly strong signal reception from the back. I'm hoping to see some improvement on global rf 29, which could be critical when they switch to digital. It would be nice to have cbc hd but if I have to choose between analog or nothing I will take the latter. Just my two cents... __________________ CM 4221hd, CM 7777, CM 9521A, 30 foot tower

2012-07-15, 12:26 PM	#736
Aburgdxer Rookie Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Amherstburg, ON Posts: 18	Has anyone heard of any further news on the transition of low power station CFTV Leamington, from analog to digital. Have searched the CRTC site, but was unable to get any information.

2012-07-21, 07:23 PM	#742
someguy23475 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Wayne, MI (between Ann Arbor and Detroit) Posts: 251	Speaking of Global, I'm still waiting for the Stevenson repeater to have EPG!

2012-07-23, 08:36 PM	#743
SpitsFanSec108 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Windsor,Ont(OTA Heaven) Posts: 105	Some new sub channel news, coming to Detroit tv......... FOX2 to add WX channel 2.2 sometime in aug. WXYZ 7.3 to add Bounce tv soon. TNN the Nashville Network, coming channel undetermined ME TV classic tv also looking for Detroit affiliate. ION tv yet to return to RF50 after testing. Nice additions!!!!

2012-07-24, 03:14 PM	#744
OTANUT Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Holly, MI Posts: 181	As of today, ION has permanently made the switch to RF50! They are still broadcasting on RF31, as well, with a crawl to tell OTA viewers they need to re-scan!

2012-07-24, 09:04 PM	#746
SpitsFanSec108 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Windsor,Ont(OTA Heaven) Posts: 105	WPXD now transmitting on RF50 mapping to 31.1 31.2qubo 31.3ionlife from Southfield tower of CW50 WKBD. Great signal into Windsor outdoor ant 92% indoor rabbit ears 60%. Great addition to our OTA dial.

2012-07-25, 12:20 PM	#747
alebowgm Veteran Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 3,919	Not in town to check, but is IPG info working now on RF 50? __________________ Windsor:CM4228+4220HD to 1.Samsung LNT3242H+2.AccessHD DTA1080D [RCA DTA800+CM7775+DTB-H260F in storage] GTA:LN40B750

2012-07-25, 12:40 PM	#748
someguy23475 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Wayne, MI (between Ann Arbor and Detroit) Posts: 251	WPXD/W48AV It's good to get WPXD in every direction now. Also, W48AV has been issued a construction permit to convert to digital on RF25, move to Southfield, and boost power to 15kW. I'm assuming this will be sold soon. The FCC maps show a great signal for most of the metro area, plus Windsor.

2012-07-25, 01:15 PM	#749
BCF Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: London, Ontario Posts: 261	Bark64, I agree with your statements. CBC has no intention of converting any more transmitters to digital, and with the analog transmission end-of-life, the shutdown will allow better reception of other OTA channels - and the London-area sure needs it! Like many others last year, I would have like to have seen CBC convert CBLN-TV in London to digital, but that is not going to happen. Hopefully Global will receive their digital transmitter antenna soon, so the transition of CIII-TV-29 can take place sooner rather than later. I look forward to viewing CIII-DT-29 channel 29 in HD in London, Ontario - hopefully they will also send more signal towards the city, as the analog is either VERY snowy or doesn't come in at all for me. Over the past few months, I find CTV-TV-3 (oil springs/sarina) analog channel 42 (whose transmitter is close-by CIII-TV-29) is much stronger and comes in clearer than ever before.

2012-07-25, 03:43 PM	#750
Phil81 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Leamington, Ontario Posts: 476	Yep alebowgm, WPXD rf50 has full EPG and everything. After only getting ION with tropo events for years, it's great to finally have a full time local signal now. __________________ AD 91XG (UHF) / WG 7084p (VHF) / CM7777 (p.)

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