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ClgShaft · 2009-05-27, 11:50 PM

good evening,

I just scanned for global out in the cochrane area and i do not get a signal.

I get 43% on cfcn when wired through the splitter and 88% with a direct connect, but no global with either cable.

stampeder · 2009-05-28, 05:25 PM

Global Calgary's technicians have had to keep their new DTV transmitter at 10% until Industry Canada comes in for an inspection. Until then the low level stays in effect, but assuming everything is ship shape the power will then be raised to 3,200 watts and another 3 weeks of testing will be done. Here is IC's entry for CICT-DT:

Code:

AB Calgary AU 41 CICT-DT INDE 510315 1140012 51.0 5000 632.00

I'm assuming that after the three weeks of testing at 3,200 they'll bump it up to the listed 5000 but I'll have to check on that.

recycleman02 · 2009-05-28, 05:26 PM

good to hear about global edmonton. i hope i can get the signal all the way in north east edmonton. (fraser area) and its about time HD ota is available in edmonton. Now if CTV edmonton would stop crying about local tv and get there HD ota going i might tune into ctv more.

Arthur Dent · 2009-05-28, 06:08 PM

OK, did the power of the Calgary Global transmitter go down 90% after the launch or was it like that from the beginning? Those of you who are (were) receiveing it, are you still getting it fine?
I need to know for sure that people are receiving the signal before I start experimenting with new antennas.

tablo · 2009-05-28, 06:17 PM

Their news PQ is worse even in SD, so yeah. Many favourite shows are on Global so I would be happy.

23skidoo · 2009-05-28, 06:40 PM

Global Calgary (CICT) was a bit spotty for me from the beginning, and it was about the same last night, so I think they've been at 10% strength since launch.

stampeder · 2009-05-28, 06:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 23skidoo

I think they've been at 10% strength since launch.

As I understand it the 10% level was mandated from the very beginning by IC.

SideShowCecil · 2009-05-28, 06:56 PM

Here in Cedarbrae I was receiving Global between 50 and 60 percent for about an hour on Monday. The rest of the week I’ve only been getting 10 to 20 percent on the meter, not enough for a picture. That was with a bowtie antenna mounted in the window of our spare bedroom.

Today I made up a GH with no reflector and replaced the bowtie. I’m now getting a steady 40%. I get the odd dropout but I think that’s our tree in the front yard moving in the wind.

I’m planning on experimenting with a few more antenna builds before I commit to mounting something permanently in the attic.

stampeder · 2009-05-28, 07:13 PM

When a station is at such a flashlight-level ERP the likelihood of even very local heat inversions or other weather oddities can play havoc with the signals.

The great thing about most OTA signal meters on HDTVs is that even if you don't get a lock you can still aim your antenna properly with it. My advice to Arthur and all of you is to try to "peak" your antennas for Global now even if it doesn't lock so that as they increase power you'll already have the proper direction marked or preset.

atomman · 2009-05-29, 06:30 AM

Can get Global and CTV from my basement using this antenna.

Antenna is mounted on the wall inside and is the monoprice HD indoor/outdoor antenna

stampeder · 2009-05-29, 10:42 AM

CICT-DT Global Calgary will be testing from June 1 to June 14 and when at full strength will operate at an ERP of 5kw as shown in the IC database.

hjpj · 2009-05-29, 04:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Arthur Dent

OK, did the power of the Calgary Global transmitter go down 90% after the launch or was it like that from the beginning? Those of you who are (were) receiveing it, are you still getting it fine?
I need to know for sure that people are receiving the signal before I start experimenting with new antennas.

The signal for Global had been coming in fine here in Rundle with a pair of rabbit ears, but now I get no signal. Something must have changed.

stampeder · 2009-05-31, 09:33 AM

CICT-DT is off until Monday after the Industry Canada inspection. It was turned off Friday morning.

frontpl8 · 2009-05-31, 11:27 AM

Does any one know if their are retransmitters of the Calgary stations to the east of Calgary, and if so where are they? A colleague of mine was wondering about reception between Strathmore and Brooks, area.

stampeder · 2009-05-31, 11:29 AM

Yep, just analogue repeaters though:

http://www.user.dccnet.com/jonleblan...a_TV_Stations/

2009-05-28, 05:25 PM	#332
stampeder OTA Forum Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: North Delta, BC (96Av x 116St) Posts: 23,338	CICT-DT Global Calgary temporarily at lower power Global Calgary's technicians have had to keep their new DTV transmitter at 10% until Industry Canada comes in for an inspection. Until then the low level stays in effect, but assuming everything is ship shape the power will then be raised to 3,200 watts and another 3 weeks of testing will be done. Here is IC's entry for CICT-DT: Code: AB Calgary AU 41 CICT-DT INDE 510315 1140012 51.0 5000 632.00 I'm assuming that after the three weeks of testing at 3,200 they'll bump it up to the listed 5000 but I'll have to check on that. Last edited by stampeder; 2009-05-29 at 10:44 AM. Reason: see updated info in later post

2009-05-28, 07:13 PM	#339
stampeder OTA Forum Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: North Delta, BC (96Av x 116St) Posts: 23,338	Aim for Global Calgary now for later if it doesn't lock in When a station is at such a flashlight-level ERP the likelihood of even very local heat inversions or other weather oddities can play havoc with the signals. The great thing about most OTA signal meters on HDTVs is that even if you don't get a lock you can still aim your antenna properly with it. My advice to Arthur and all of you is to try to "peak" your antennas for Global now even if it doesn't lock so that as they increase power you'll already have the proper direction marked or preset.

2009-05-29, 06:30 AM	#340
atomman Rookie Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 2	Calgary: Garrison Green SW Can get Global and CTV from my basement using this antenna. Antenna is mounted on the wall inside and is the monoprice HD indoor/outdoor antenna Last edited by stampeder; 2009-05-29 at 10:43 AM. Reason: location in title ;)

2009-05-29, 10:42 AM	#341
stampeder OTA Forum Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: North Delta, BC (96Av x 116St) Posts: 23,338	Update to Post #438 - Global Calgary ERP CICT-DT Global Calgary will be testing from June 1 to June 14 and when at full strength will operate at an ERP of 5kw as shown in the IC database.

2009-05-31, 09:33 AM	#343
stampeder OTA Forum Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: North Delta, BC (96Av x 116St) Posts: 23,338	Global Calgary DTV Down For Weekend CICT-DT is off until Monday after the Industry Canada inspection. It was turned off Friday morning.

2009-05-27, 11:50 PM	#331
ClgShaft Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 702	good evening, I just scanned for global out in the cochrane area and i do not get a signal. I get 43% on cfcn when wired through the splitter and 88% with a direct connect, but no global with either cable.

2009-05-28, 05:26 PM	#333
recycleman02 Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Edmonton, Ab Posts: 140	good to hear about global edmonton. i hope i can get the signal all the way in north east edmonton. (fraser area) and its about time HD ota is available in edmonton. Now if CTV edmonton would stop crying about local tv and get there HD ota going i might tune into ctv more.

2009-05-28, 06:08 PM	#334
Arthur Dent Veteran Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Calgary Posts: 2,727	OK, did the power of the Calgary Global transmitter go down 90% after the launch or was it like that from the beginning? Those of you who are (were) receiveing it, are you still getting it fine? I need to know for sure that people are receiving the signal before I start experimenting with new antennas.

2009-05-28, 06:17 PM	#335
tablo Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Edmonton, AB Posts: 536	Their news PQ is worse even in SD, so yeah. Many favourite shows are on Global so I would be happy.

2009-05-28, 06:40 PM	#336
23skidoo Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Calgary Posts: 62	Global Calgary (CICT) was a bit spotty for me from the beginning, and it was about the same last night, so I think they've been at 10% strength since launch.

2009-05-28, 06:56 PM	#338
SideShowCecil Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Calgary AB Posts: 141	Here in Cedarbrae I was receiving Global between 50 and 60 percent for about an hour on Monday. The rest of the week I’ve only been getting 10 to 20 percent on the meter, not enough for a picture. That was with a bowtie antenna mounted in the window of our spare bedroom. Today I made up a GH with no reflector and replaced the bowtie. I’m now getting a steady 40%. I get the odd dropout but I think that’s our tree in the front yard moving in the wind. I’m planning on experimenting with a few more antenna builds before I commit to mounting something permanently in the attic.

2009-05-31, 11:27 AM	#344
frontpl8 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Strathmore, Ab Posts: 214	OTA East of Calgary Does any one know if their are retransmitters of the Calgary stations to the east of Calgary, and if so where are they? A colleague of mine was wondering about reception between Strathmore and Brooks, area.

2009-05-31, 11:29 AM	#345
stampeder OTA Forum Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: North Delta, BC (96Av x 116St) Posts: 23,338	Yep, just analogue repeaters though: http://www.user.dccnet.com/jonleblan...a_TV_Stations/

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