Global (Vancouver) Now Testing Digital OTA Channel 22.1 - Page 7 - Canadian TV, Computing and Home Theatre Forums

stampeder · 2008-04-14, 11:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VBC1

This is great that someone from BCTV has joined us and started talking to us straight (just like Marc from CBC). It proves that some people/stations truly care.

Just a note that Jason from CBC Vancouver has been a DHC member for the last year or so and tries to visit whenever he can. Hat's off to CBC and Global (BCTV) staff!

Nobody's ever joined here from CIVT-DT CTV, as far as I know, but it sure would be great.

jasonbyers7 · 2008-04-14, 02:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stampeder

Just a note that Jason from CBC Vancouver has been a DHC member for the last year or so and tries to visit whenever he can. Hat's off to CBC and Global (BCTV) staff!

Thanks Stampeder. I think it's great news that Global is online now. The more the merrier. I definitely enjoy watching DTV OTA. Might be awhile before we see another one come on from Mt. Seymour.

Zire2.0 · 2008-04-14, 05:08 PM

Hi all, getting Global 22-2 at 90+ strength. Much better than CTV.

How long is the on screen identification message gonna be staying? It's getting a bit annoying...

danbcman · 2008-04-14, 05:56 PM

It is 250pm has anuone else lost the signal?

jbr439 · 2008-04-14, 06:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by danbcman

It is 250pm has anuone else lost the signal?

Yes, it seems to be gone (2:59pm)

danbcman · 2008-04-14, 06:07 PM

oh that spells relief

4DTV HD · 2008-04-14, 06:25 PM

Channel is off - No signal present

danbcman · 2008-04-14, 06:47 PM

341pm and its back

4DTV HD · 2008-04-14, 06:48 PM

Back on again

stampeder · 2008-04-14, 07:27 PM

It seems to be up and down periodically this afternoon.

jbr439 · 2008-04-14, 07:31 PM

Looks like they configured/upgraded/duct-taped something. When I do a scan now I see:

[0002]:521028615:8VSB:256:272:2
CIVT-DT:587028615:8VSB:33:36:2
Vancouver HD:737028615:8VSB:129:132:8

The first entry is new. I believe it corresponds to Global. Just need a symbolic name now instead of '[0002]'.

This also suggests that MythTV may be able to do a scan and see Global now. If nothing else, in theory, the above info can be fed into MythTV as a channels.conf file (perhaps changing [0002] to something useful first). I'm not at home now, so I can't try.

I don't have a clue about Media Center.

Hah. Just checked again and the signal is gone (4:25pm).

VBC1 · 2008-04-14, 11:29 PM

It is now 20:19 h and still no signal (all evening).

I was though amazed on Saturday evening to see an actual 16:9 HD promo clip in the middle of a commercial brake. I don't even know of any stations even infact broadcasting HD content on the first day of signal sign-on.
I was hopping to see Saturday Night Live in HD, but it was a bit of disappointment there.

danbcman · 2008-04-14, 11:47 PM

Ya Operah was the time it went off. I guess they are really getting the configuration tuned ( I hope thats the case ) When it comes on this next time I'd bet all those that had problems will be able to get it. I was comparing the TSlite info for the CHAN and the KVOS and KCPQ dt chanels and there was a lot of different entries and many in my view missing and I know nothing about what the reports really mean but on a comparing level CHAN DT had a very small report.

levibluewa · 2008-04-15, 12:57 PM

My reception in Bellingham with garage antenna 10 years old with rotar (pic attached). Its a Radio Shack VU-120XR (VHF-UHF-FM).

CBUT 2.1 (Freq: 737000Khz) Signal strength 70-76
CIVT 33.2 (Freq: 587000Khz) Signal strength 30-35 no picture no lock
CHAN 22.2 (Freq: 521000Khz) Signal strength 32-38 blip to 98 no pic no lock
KVOS 12.1 (Freq: 599000Khz) Signal strength 84

Question: Instruction sheet that came with the antenna contained no info regarding sensitivity to frequencies. I know CIVT is operating on a 9-volt battery, however, that is not the case with CHAN...could it be that this antenna is not sensitive to the 521000Khz ? and possibly to some extent the 587000Khz of CIVT ?

It picks up analog 2,6,8,10,12,17,26,32,and 42.

Bruce

http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v6...ageantenna.jpg

lordhelmet · 2008-04-15, 01:24 PM

Bruce

If your antenna can get all those VHF & UHF analogue channels, and CBUT DT (chan 58), then channel 22 (physical location of CHAN) is right near the middle of your antenna's response range. It looks like your antenna's a pretty strong design, so maybe you need a better preamp or to put it in a better location. What are you using to measure signal strength?

LH

2008-04-14, 05:56 PM	#94
danbcman Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: New Westminster Posts: 1,238	chan 22 It is 250pm has anuone else lost the signal?

2008-04-14, 06:25 PM	#97
4DTV HD Join Date: May 2005 Location: Aldergrove, B.C. Posts: 92	CHAN-DT Channel is off - No signal present

2008-04-14, 06:48 PM	#99
4DTV HD Join Date: May 2005 Location: Aldergrove, B.C. Posts: 92	CHAN-DT Back on again

2008-04-14, 07:31 PM	#101
jbr439 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 38	Something's changed Looks like they configured/upgraded/duct-taped something. When I do a scan now I see: [0002]:521028615:8VSB:256:272:2 CIVT-DT:587028615:8VSB:33:36:2 Vancouver HD:737028615:8VSB:129:132:8 The first entry is new. I believe it corresponds to Global. Just need a symbolic name now instead of '[0002]'. This also suggests that MythTV may be able to do a scan and see Global now. If nothing else, in theory, the above info can be fed into MythTV as a channels.conf file (perhaps changing [0002] to something useful first). I'm not at home now, so I can't try. I don't have a clue about Media Center. Hah. Just checked again and the signal is gone (4:25pm).

2008-04-14, 11:47 PM	#103
danbcman Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: New Westminster Posts: 1,238	VBC1 Ya Operah was the time it went off. I guess they are really getting the configuration tuned ( I hope thats the case ) When it comes on this next time I'd bet all those that had problems will be able to get it. I was comparing the TSlite info for the CHAN and the KVOS and KCPQ dt chanels and there was a lot of different entries and many in my view missing and I know nothing about what the reports really mean but on a comparing level CHAN DT had a very small report.

2008-04-14, 05:08 PM	#93
Zire2.0 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: 49th & Knight, Van Posts: 7	Hi all, getting Global 22-2 at 90+ strength. Much better than CTV. How long is the on screen identification message gonna be staying? It's getting a bit annoying...

2008-04-14, 06:07 PM	#96
danbcman Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: New Westminster Posts: 1,238	oh that spells relief

2008-04-14, 06:47 PM	#98
danbcman Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: New Westminster Posts: 1,238	341pm and its back

2008-04-14, 07:27 PM	#100
stampeder OTA Forum Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: North Delta, BC (96Av x 116St) Posts: 23,338	It seems to be up and down periodically this afternoon.

2008-04-14, 11:29 PM	#102
VBC1 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Downtown, Vancouver, BC Posts: 175	It is now 20:19 h and still no signal (all evening). I was though amazed on Saturday evening to see an actual 16:9 HD promo clip in the middle of a commercial brake. I don't even know of any stations even infact broadcasting HD content on the first day of signal sign-on. I was hopping to see Saturday Night Live in HD, but it was a bit of disappointment there.

2008-04-15, 12:57 PM	#104
levibluewa Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bellingham WA - 1.5 mi. E of I-5; Exit 253 (Lakeway Dr.) Posts: 285	Comparing 22.2 reception in Bellingham My reception in Bellingham with garage antenna 10 years old with rotar (pic attached). Its a Radio Shack VU-120XR (VHF-UHF-FM). CBUT 2.1 (Freq: 737000Khz) Signal strength 70-76 CIVT 33.2 (Freq: 587000Khz) Signal strength 30-35 no picture no lock CHAN 22.2 (Freq: 521000Khz) Signal strength 32-38 blip to 98 no pic no lock KVOS 12.1 (Freq: 599000Khz) Signal strength 84 Question: Instruction sheet that came with the antenna contained no info regarding sensitivity to frequencies. I know CIVT is operating on a 9-volt battery, however, that is not the case with CHAN...could it be that this antenna is not sensitive to the 521000Khz ? and possibly to some extent the 587000Khz of CIVT ? It picks up analog 2,6,8,10,12,17,26,32,and 42. Bruce http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v6...ageantenna.jpg

2008-04-15, 01:24 PM	#105
lordhelmet Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Halifax Posts: 109	Bruce If your antenna can get all those VHF & UHF analogue channels, and CBUT DT (chan 58), then channel 22 (physical location of CHAN) is right near the middle of your antenna's response range. It looks like your antenna's a pretty strong design, so maybe you need a better preamp or to put it in a better location. What are you using to measure signal strength? LH

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