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stampeder · 2008-04-15, 02:05 PM

Sorry Bruce but CHAN-DT was not meant at this point to be covering the same contour as their analogue station, so I'm not really surprised that it is not showing up in Bellingham at only 8.3kw ERP. I wish it wasn't so low for your sake and for people on the Island too.

xboy360 · 2008-04-15, 02:36 PM

Anyone got signal now?

And where is the GLOBAL antenna located? On Mt Seymour?

levibluewa · 2008-04-15, 02:38 PM

I'm using the signal meter on the Sony HD 34XBR960N.

Regarding a preamplifier...I've been looking at the Channel Master 7777...If I buy one where is the best location nearest to the garage antenna or inside the house next to the tv input.

Perhaps I should try the pre-amp before spending more $$$ on a new antenna...Any advice or guidance is much appreciated.

AND RE 8.3KW ERP...Is that the same issue I'm having with CIVT? And why did I get a 2 second 98 reading blip on 22.2...up from the standard 32-35???Again no picture, no lock???

lordhelmet · 2008-04-15, 02:49 PM

Xboy360 - CHAN, CBUT, CIVT, etc, are all on Mt Seymour.

Levi - the CM 7777/7775/777x all have a power injector you put by your TV, and an outdoor module you put on the antenna mast and connected as close as possible to the antenna's outputs. There's no guarantee it'll work, as location trumps pretty much anything else, but if you currently don't have an amp it could be the swing factor. I can't explain the blip/spike you got, and kinda doubt 8.3kW ERP is as big a problem as 0.3kW ERP (CIVT). Perhaps your location isn't great, perhaps you've got multipath - I know that 4DTV HD makes site visits to analyse the spectrum and give recommendations.

Good luck,
LH

jasonbyers7 · 2008-04-15, 03:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xboy360

Anyone got signal now?

And where is the GLOBAL antenna located? On Mt Seymour?

I think CHAN-DT 22 has been off all day so far (noon).

danbcman · 2008-04-15, 03:14 PM

I have had the time to monitor 22 and it is still off.

xboy360 · 2008-04-15, 04:45 PM

No wonder I can't get it to work in Vista Media Center..

levibluewa · 2008-04-16, 01:19 PM

Signal strength is 27 this morning. For a station I haven't been able to receive YET, it doesn't appear to be very active, signal-wise.

danbcman · 2008-04-16, 01:30 PM

as far as Chan 22.2 it may re appear later today.

nubbie1184 · 2008-04-16, 09:54 PM

any word on when 22.2 is coming back online

danbcman · 2008-04-16, 10:10 PM

Well there is still a little time left as for making it happen later today.

TX_CHAN_GUY may drop in and give a heads up on the status I am sure he is really wanting to get iit on live asp also.

levibluewa · 2008-04-17, 01:19 PM

Is it back? Not sure I can tell from my tv

danbcman · 2008-04-17, 01:21 PM

Nothing for me at this end iether just a waiting game I guess

stampeder · 2008-04-17, 01:22 PM

No digital carrier on 22 at this time.

danbcman · 2008-04-17, 01:24 PM

I actually spoke to guy at chan and there is an issue best explained by him I was hoping he'd dropped in yesterday ( post 116) to give the info on that topic. So I am just waiting for that to happen.

2008-04-15, 02:36 PM	#107
xboy360 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Port Moody, BC Posts: 33	singal Anyone got signal now? And where is the GLOBAL antenna located? On Mt Seymour?

2008-04-15, 02:38 PM	#108
levibluewa Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bellingham WA - 1.5 mi. E of I-5; Exit 253 (Lakeway Dr.) Posts: 285	Lordhelmut I'm using the signal meter on the Sony HD 34XBR960N. Regarding a preamplifier...I've been looking at the Channel Master 7777...If I buy one where is the best location nearest to the garage antenna or inside the house next to the tv input. Perhaps I should try the pre-amp before spending more $$$ on a new antenna...Any advice or guidance is much appreciated. AND RE 8.3KW ERP...Is that the same issue I'm having with CIVT? And why did I get a 2 second 98 reading blip on 22.2...up from the standard 32-35???Again no picture, no lock???

2008-04-15, 03:14 PM	#111
danbcman Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: New Westminster Posts: 1,237	CHAN-DT still down (Tues. April 15) I have had the time to monitor 22 and it is still off.

2008-04-16, 01:19 PM	#113
levibluewa Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bellingham WA - 1.5 mi. E of I-5; Exit 253 (Lakeway Dr.) Posts: 285	Re: Chan Dt Signal strength is 27 this morning. For a station I haven't been able to receive YET, it doesn't appear to be very active, signal-wise.

2008-04-16, 01:30 PM	#114
danbcman Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: New Westminster Posts: 1,237	levibluewa chan 22 as far as Chan 22.2 it may re appear later today.

2008-04-15, 02:05 PM	#106
stampeder OTA Forum Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: North Delta, BC (96Av x 116St) Posts: 23,338	Sorry Bruce but CHAN-DT was not meant at this point to be covering the same contour as their analogue station, so I'm not really surprised that it is not showing up in Bellingham at only 8.3kw ERP. I wish it wasn't so low for your sake and for people on the Island too.

2008-04-15, 02:49 PM	#109
lordhelmet Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Halifax Posts: 109	Xboy360 - CHAN, CBUT, CIVT, etc, are all on Mt Seymour. Levi - the CM 7777/7775/777x all have a power injector you put by your TV, and an outdoor module you put on the antenna mast and connected as close as possible to the antenna's outputs. There's no guarantee it'll work, as location trumps pretty much anything else, but if you currently don't have an amp it could be the swing factor. I can't explain the blip/spike you got, and kinda doubt 8.3kW ERP is as big a problem as 0.3kW ERP (CIVT). Perhaps your location isn't great, perhaps you've got multipath - I know that 4DTV HD makes site visits to analyse the spectrum and give recommendations. Good luck, LH

2008-04-15, 04:45 PM	#112
xboy360 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Port Moody, BC Posts: 33	No wonder I can't get it to work in Vista Media Center..

2008-04-16, 09:54 PM	#115
nubbie1184 Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 22	any word on when 22.2 is coming back online

2008-04-16, 10:10 PM	#116
danbcman Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: New Westminster Posts: 1,237	chan 22 Well there is still a little time left as for making it happen later today. TX_CHAN_GUY may drop in and give a heads up on the status I am sure he is really wanting to get iit on live asp also.

2008-04-17, 01:19 PM	#117
levibluewa Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bellingham WA - 1.5 mi. E of I-5; Exit 253 (Lakeway Dr.) Posts: 285	RE: 22.2 Is it back? Not sure I can tell from my tv

2008-04-17, 01:21 PM	#118
danbcman Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: New Westminster Posts: 1,237	RE: 22.2 Nothing for me at this end iether just a waiting game I guess

2008-04-17, 01:22 PM	#119
stampeder OTA Forum Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: North Delta, BC (96Av x 116St) Posts: 23,338	No digital carrier on 22 at this time.

2008-04-17, 01:24 PM	#120
danbcman Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: New Westminster Posts: 1,237	RE: 22.2 I actually spoke to guy at chan and there is an issue best explained by him I was hoping he'd dropped in yesterday ( post 116) to give the info on that topic. So I am just waiting for that to happen.

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