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dunnle · 2011-08-31, 02:09 PM

Getting 31.1 Citytv Woodstock now.It is very directional though.

frubsen · 2011-08-31, 03:15 PM

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Kitchener to Kitchener should provide a strong signal path! I'd really recommend wearing some dark shades and spf50 sunscreen while watching the news on that local flamethrower

The tower is actually located in Baden which is about 10km from Kitchener...still close though :P

satlooker2008 · 2011-08-31, 07:52 PM

Channels that I can receive near Arrowhead Park in Kitchener:

Digital:
CIII-6.1 from Paris
CICO-28.1
CHCH-11.1 from Hamilton
CITY-TV 31.1 from Woodstock.
CKCO 13.1 from Baden

Analog:
CBC 56 it's gone but CBC 29 (something I never received before) is received very well.
CBC 5 it is acceptable
CBLFT-61 it is also gone

No luck with CFPL 10.1 or CFTO 9.1.

Probably I will need to experiment more over the weekend.

My hardware:
UHF-Winegard HD-9032 UHF Prostar 1000 TV Antenna (HD9032) antenna installed outdoor on the chimney and fixed oriented towards Woodstock.
VHF-Magnavox MANT902 antenna installed outdoor on the chimney and fixed oriented towards Hamilton
Channel Master CM7778 Titan 2 VHF/UHF TV Antenna Preamplifier with Power Supply (CM-7778)
Sony Bravia EX5-40

BestSignal · 2011-08-31, 08:25 PM

CTV 9.1 is gone now. 95% to 0.

I said my setup was ganged but I meant stacked.

Thanks

Jase88 · 2011-08-31, 08:28 PM

VHF was very strong throughout the day--good RF conditions. Maybe that effect is wearing down as the night cools? I still have 9.1 quite well, but I'm up 66' with my VHF antenna.

tgf · 2011-08-31, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by dunnle

Getting 31.1 Citytv Woodstock now.It is very directional though.

I don't find the signal directional from my location so far. I can pick it up while pointed at Toronto with 4/10 bars. I do have absolutely clear path to the south.

So far no hint of City Toronto in Digital.

Jase88 · 2011-08-31, 08:37 PM

Agreed with TGF: I have no trouble with 31--almost regardless of antenna orientation.

tgf · 2011-08-31, 08:39 PM

I never received CTV analog on RF9 with my DB8 setup and as expected I still don't get it. I'm fine with that since RF13 is loud and clear.

tgf · 2011-08-31, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by satlooker2008

Analog:
CBC 56 it's gone but CBC 29 (something I never received before) is received very well.
CBC 5 it is acceptable
CBLFT-61 it is also gone

I had to look up CBC on RF29 and it is the post-transition analog station moved from RF56. This is part of the extension for CBC and has been discussed in the CBC thread.

CBC on RF5 goes away just before midnight.

I'm still getting RF61 here, oddly not as strong as before. I don't know if this one is staying or not. I'm curious to see if I can get it on RF25 (I think it's staying there) from Toronto.

dunnle · 2011-08-31, 08:52 PM

that's weird guys I can only get 31.1 in the one position!!!9.1 is completely gone now too!

tgf · 2011-08-31, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by dunnle

9.1 is completely gone now too!

Remember that pre-transition 9-1 was on RF40. Last night that switched back to RF9. Did you get CTV analog on 9? I always watched CKCO anyway, so losing CFTO doesn't bother me.

Humbar · 2011-08-31, 09:12 PM

I think 9.1 has reduced their power for some reason. I'm looking at the CN Tower and I'm now getting a very weak signal

tgf · 2011-08-31, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Humbar

I think 9.1 has reduced their power for some reason. I'm looking at the CN Tower and I'm now getting a very weak signal

Humbar, there was a reduction from the analog RF9 strength to the digital RF9 strength. In addition the digital 9-1 signal moved from RF40 to RF9. I also wouldn't be surprised if work is still in progress.

Tonight/tomorrow morning will be fun

BestSignal · 2011-08-31, 09:31 PM

I'll post everything I get after the long weekend. CBC 5.1 is 100%
TVO which I never got before is 100% on one channel and about 50% on another.
17.1 2 and 3 are now 60% used to be 90%. 2.1 .2 and 3 are aboubt 70 to90% in the past they were hit and miss. Could be the weather?

Have a good weekend.

dunnle · 2011-08-31, 09:56 PM

tgf ya I forgot they switched it to true rf9!!Nah never got the analog very good.But like u said who cares we get ckco rock solid now!

2011-08-31, 08:28 PM	#965
Jase88 Moderator Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Kitchener, ON Posts: 4,109	VHF was very strong throughout the day--good RF conditions. Maybe that effect is wearing down as the night cools? I still have 9.1 quite well, but I'm up 66' with my VHF antenna. __________________ DMX 68' tower, HyGain HAM 5 rotator, Antennas Direct 91-XG & C5, Channel Master 7777 preamp, Siemens surge protection

2011-08-31, 08:37 PM	#967
Jase88 Moderator Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Kitchener, ON Posts: 4,109	Agreed with TGF: I have no trouble with 31--almost regardless of antenna orientation. __________________ DMX 68' tower, HyGain HAM 5 rotator, Antennas Direct 91-XG & C5, Channel Master 7777 preamp, Siemens surge protection

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2011-08-31, 02:09 PM	#961
dunnle Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Kitchener,Ontario Posts: 38	Getting 31.1 Citytv Woodstock now.It is very directional though.

2011-08-31, 07:52 PM	#963
satlooker2008 Rookie Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Kitchener, ON Posts: 3	Channels that I can receive near Arrowhead Park in Kitchener: Digital: CIII-6.1 from Paris CICO-28.1 CHCH-11.1 from Hamilton CITY-TV 31.1 from Woodstock. CKCO 13.1 from Baden Analog: CBC 56 it's gone but CBC 29 (something I never received before) is received very well. CBC 5 it is acceptable CBLFT-61 it is also gone No luck with CFPL 10.1 or CFTO 9.1. Probably I will need to experiment more over the weekend. My hardware: UHF-Winegard HD-9032 UHF Prostar 1000 TV Antenna (HD9032) antenna installed outdoor on the chimney and fixed oriented towards Woodstock. VHF-Magnavox MANT902 antenna installed outdoor on the chimney and fixed oriented towards Hamilton Channel Master CM7778 Titan 2 VHF/UHF TV Antenna Preamplifier with Power Supply (CM-7778) Sony Bravia EX5-40

2011-08-31, 08:25 PM	#964
BestSignal Rookie Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Guelph,Ont. Claire & Gordon Posts: 6	CTV 9.1 is gone now. 95% to 0. I said my setup was ganged but I meant stacked. Thanks

2011-08-31, 08:39 PM	#968
tgf Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Kitchener, ON Posts: 44	I never received CTV analog on RF9 with my DB8 setup and as expected I still don't get it. I'm fine with that since RF13 is loud and clear.

2011-08-31, 08:52 PM	#970
dunnle Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Kitchener,Ontario Posts: 38	that's weird guys I can only get 31.1 in the one position!!!9.1 is completely gone now too!

2011-08-31, 09:12 PM	#972
Humbar Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 453	I think 9.1 has reduced their power for some reason. I'm looking at the CN Tower and I'm now getting a very weak signal

2011-08-31, 09:31 PM	#974
BestSignal Rookie Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Guelph,Ont. Claire & Gordon Posts: 6	I'll post everything I get after the long weekend. CBC 5.1 is 100% TVO which I never got before is 100% on one channel and about 50% on another. 17.1 2 and 3 are now 60% used to be 90%. 2.1 .2 and 3 are aboubt 70 to90% in the past they were hit and miss. Could be the weather? Have a good weekend.

2011-08-31, 09:56 PM	#975
dunnle Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Kitchener,Ontario Posts: 38	tgf ya I forgot they switched it to true rf9!!Nah never got the analog very good.But like u said who cares we get ckco rock solid now!