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ckwsp101_tv
16-Feb-2015, 11:12 PM
Hello,

I'm on the floor of a valley with trees on ridge and nearby . The home owners association cable
system may be decommisioned in the coming months.

My tvfool report is

http://www.tvfool.com/?option=com_wrapper&Itemid=29&q=id%3de6a44ae36c6631

I'm interested in ABC,NBC,CBS,PBS,CW, FOX.
I'm experimenting with a flat roof mount 1980's Radio Shack 10 foot 10 elment yagi.
I don't have
the model as all labels gone, some rivets attaching elements rusting.
I guess 3 elements are UHF and 7 elements are VHF. The antenna is
pointed at 147 degrees magnetic using landmarks. I'm aiming just right of a 150 foot
redwood tree obstructing my line to Sutro tower. The antenna is tilted at the hill crest.
Using new 50 foot RG6 and new balum my Samsung TV scans 45 channels. After installing a
RCA preamp the Samsung scans 64 channels. Samsung reported signal strength varies.
( My model tv does not have signal quaility page)

7 ABC 2-8 bars
12 NBC 0-2 bars
29 CBS 5-10 bars
30 PBS 3-10 bars
41 ION 0-10 bars
44 FOX 0-10 bars
45 CW 0-10 bars

During bad weather I lose many channels due to wind and tree interference.
For improved reception I'm considering

Antennas Direct 91XG
Antennacraft Y10713
use RCA TVPRAMP1R preamp uhf/vhf inputs
100 ft RG6 run
non penetrating flat roof mount.

The nearby trees are on public property. I expect
my tree issues may increase going forward.

I'm using a saw horse to support the Radio Shack antenna. I plan to try other locations
on the roof.

I really want to avoid Comcast.

timgr
17-Feb-2015, 6:27 PM
Trees are a problem. Look here at "Trees and UHF." http://www.hdtvprimer.com/antennas/siting.html

I don't think there's much you can do if the trees stay in the way. Unlikely you'll be able to go higher than a redwood tree. Redwoods are kinda narrow and tall - any chance you can move around on your roof to skirt the blockage of the big tree?

ckwsp101_tv
17-Feb-2015, 7:03 PM
timgr,

Thank you for responding to my inquiry. Yes the problem redwood is tall and narrow. Too tall
to go over.
After I read the tree article, I'm going to moderate my expectations.

I'm going to search for better locations on the roof with my existing RS antenna.
If I find a better location, I guess the 91XG + Y10713 still the right tools for a poor location.

ckwsp101_tv
2-Mar-2015, 6:46 PM
Here is an update

I deployed the Antennas Direct 91XG + AntennaCraft Y10713 at temporary locations
on the roof. Boresight 91XG at hill ridge towards Sutro Tower.
http://forum.tvfool.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=940&d=1425324822

Reception improved compared to the old RS yagi.
There are fewer intermittant dropouts. I can receive all of my must have channels when
conditions are good. KTVU (RF 44) remains a challenge. Most of the remaining dropsouts
on KTVU.

To make more progress, I need a better way to measure signal quality.
Accessing the Samsung TV Signal Strength screen is awkward.

I appreciate the wealth of information offered in this forum.

ckwsp101_tv
15-Mar-2015, 9:27 PM
I am now using a SiliconDust HDTC-2US as a diagnostic tool.

91XG + 50ft RG6 + HDTC-2US

RF Strength Strength Signal Quality
29 80 90
43 73 78
44 75 67-78
45 81 85

91XG + RCA TVPRAMP1R + 100ft RG6 + HDTC-2US

29 100 98
43 100 85
44 100 73-81
45 100 90

I still experience intermittent reception
on KTVU (RF44). The stations on RF43, RF44 and RF45 come from Sutro Tower.
Could multipath interference still be an issue dispite deploying
the Antennas Direct 91XG? The RF44 flutuating signal quality looks suspious.
Signal quality on R29,RF43 and RF45 are stable.

Aiming between trees to hill crest limits my roof antenna placement.
Once I get a better mast, I will resume adjusting high. Right now using the
saw horse and pvc pole.

If it is multipath interference, I read stacking a 2nd 91XG may help.
I don't expect perfect reception. Just fewer intermittent events.

I agree using a chainsaw on the near trees would help :)

Tim
15-Mar-2015, 11:48 PM
Have you tried tilting the front of the antenna up a bit? It sometimes helps, especially with 2 edge signals...

ckwsp101_tv
16-Mar-2015, 12:26 AM
Tim,

Yes I'm using the tilt feature on the 91XG.

Flint Ridge
16-Mar-2015, 1:04 AM
What is your proposed height with a new mast etc? That extra height might be worth it. As the 91XG and the VHF under it are really small antennas overall, I would be pushing the height for testing.

ckwsp101_tv
16-Mar-2015, 2:08 AM
Flint Ridge,

I planning a 10 or 15 foot mast on the non penetrating roof mount. That will put the
antennas 25 AGL. I am going
to start low and see how that goes. This will be my first roof antenna :)
I'm not going to get above the redwood tree which is just left of my sight line to Sutro Tower.

My desired stations are still 2edge signals at 50 feet.
tvfool 50 ft prediction:
http://www.tvfool.com/?option=com_wrapper&Itemid=29&q=id%3df1f02b36a29948

I will miss the home owners community cable system. That system's head end
was on the ridge with LOS to all of the desired stations.

Flint Ridge
16-Mar-2015, 3:00 AM
If you could mange that 50' height it would be a 1.2 db gain in theory. As db's double in strength every 3 db's, than that would (in theory) be 33% stronger signal. Pesky db's are funny little things we chase after, but that could be worth the additional effort/height.

Most of my channels are 2Edge and weaker than your Fox station, so maybe you can get the reliability up, not perfect, but better. Stacking properly 91XG's might get you 2+ db's as well. That is a really nice antenna.

ckwsp101_tv
16-Mar-2015, 3:58 AM
My short term objective is improved signal quality. Signal gain will be a secondary goal.
I'm still experimenting with the HDTC-2US.

GroundUrMast
16-Mar-2015, 3:19 PM
My short term objective is improved signal quality. Signal gain will be a secondary goal.
I'm still experimenting with the HDTC-2US.
That would be my goal as well. Signal Quality is the single most important parameter reported by the HDHR metering. As you've observed, stable signal quality greater than '60' is a great predictor of reliable reception.

Multipath or active interference are at the the top of my list of theories... To prove or disprove a theory,I'd be experimenting with antenna location, height & aim. Also, don't rule out searching for equipment or devises in or near your home that may be producing interference.

ckwsp101_tv
17-Mar-2015, 3:09 AM
GroundUrMast ,

Glad to know I'm going in the right direction.

It appears my sight line to Sutro Tower goes right through a Extenet Micro Cell tower along a public road. I have email to Extenet about my TV reception concerns.
The HDTC-2US reports unlabeled "auto" Signal Strength
of 70% on RF 58 , RF59, RF 60 and RF 61.

When I point the 91XG 15 degrees off line of Sutro
RF 44 Signal Quality improves.
But RF 29, RF 43 and RF 45 Signal Quality goes down :(

(left of redwood tree to ridge)
91XG + RCA TVPRAMP1R + 100ft RG6 + HRTC-2US

29 100 69-71
43 100 85
44 100 90
45 100 81

RF 44 channel specific interference? Even when coming from same tower it can happen :confused:

My best roof location can point left or right of the big redwood tree.
When I get a better mast I will try adjusting the antenna height. Will 6 inch increments
be a good starting place ? Maybe I will go back to pointing right of the redwood tree with height adjustment. I read the articles on stacking identical antennas to manage multipath
interference. That will be a last resort.

Once the above resolved, I need to deal with NBC RF 12 which is Signal Strength 87 and Signal Quality 60.
The Y10713 is really compact compared to my old 10 foot Radio Shack antenna.

GroundUrMast
17-Mar-2015, 4:11 AM
RF 44 channel specific interference? Even when coming from same tower it can happen Yes, interference can be, and often is, specific to a single channel. Spurious RF may be relatively stable in frequency and narrow in bandwidth, in which case it will only affect a TV channel if the interfering signal lands in the frequency range of that TV signal. Interference sources can be cell phones, or the towers that serve them, FM transmitters, computers or appliances in your home, energy saving light bulbs, etc. Tracking them down, especially if they are outside your home, can be difficult.

If you are seeing 'signal strength' reported by your HDHR tuner as "100", you may be approaching a signal level that could cause tuner overload. As long as the signal quality has not dropped or become unstable compared to the reported signal quality with no amplification, you don't have to be concerned. But there's certainly no need for anymore amplification when the HDHR signal strength is '90' or higher.

ckwsp101_tv
19-Mar-2015, 10:00 PM
The UHF reception good enough for time being. I like the Antennas Direct 91XG.

Now I have VHF reception issues :confused:

I'm using an AntennaCraft Y10713 on a separate saw horse to receive KNTV (NBC) RF 12. During a sunset bad reception event Symbol Quailty drops to zero. Signal Quality 46.
Signal Strength 78.

`pwd`/hdhomerun_config 10519452 get /tuner1/debug

tun: ch=auto:12 lock=8vsb:207000000 ss=78 snq=46 seq=0 dbg=-5700/-8984
dev: bps=19885888 resync=0 overflow=0
ts: bps=19885888 te=1976751 miss=87041 crc=0
net: pps=0 err=0 stop=0


During the above event RF 7 comes in fine. I'm guessing RF 12 interference.

Here is RF 12 good daytime readings from SiliconDust HDTC-2US. The Y10713 aimed
towards San Bruno. During good reception Y10713 has good directivity. Best signal
strength pointing towards San Bruno Mountain (transmitter location).

Virtual Channel none
Frequency 207.000 MHz
Program Number 3
Modulation Lock 8vsb
Signal Strength 80%
Signal Quality 54%
Symbol Quality 100%


During the RF 12 bad reception event changing aim of Y10713 did not improve Signal/Symbol Quailty.

I will need a longer cable to try different roof locations for the Y10713.

I have a second Y10713 on order from Solid Signal :D
That way I have option to experiment with stacking to address possible multipath interference. I don't need additional gain.

GroundUrMast
19-Mar-2015, 10:07 PM
Sounds like a plan. With added cable length you can experiment with combinations of height and location.


"Sunset ... event" reminds me of my telcom career. Our crew maintained a point to point microwave link that had problems during the time of the year when the setting sun would pass through the beam of the west facing antenna. There was simply no way to block the RF from the sun and we couldn't find a way to move the mountain that the antenna was located on. :(

ckwsp101_tv
29-May-2015, 7:11 PM
An update

The homeowner association turning off the community basic cable service June 30th :<.


Currently using 2 Y10713 in vertical stacked phased array pointing to mount san bruno. Using 29 inch
spacing between the antennas.

On my SiliconDust HDTC-2US Signal Strength increased 2%. Signal Quality increased 6%?
During high wind event RF12 Signal Quality fluctuations went down.
With a single Y10713 on windy day Signal Quality fluctuation spread was 6% or greater.
The vertical stacked 2 Y10713 configuration tightened (reduced) Signal Quality fluctuation to 2%.
On rare occasions Symbol Quality is still lost with the stacked Y10713 configuration.
Still much improved over a single Y10713.

During the same high wind event RF44 Signal Quality fluctuation spread 8% or greater.
The Symbol Quality held up. So the picture looks ok. The 91XG also experiencing multipath interference.

Right now I'm the only house with an OTA array.

Tim
30-May-2015, 12:19 AM
Thanks for the update...it is always nice to hear how things are working out.

ckwsp101_tv
4-Oct-2017, 1:31 AM
An update

I'm the only residence with multiple big antennas.
I had to educate the home owners association about my right to deploy an antenna array. ;)

UHF channels still viewable.
Using latest SiliconDust firmware. The firmware update changed signal quality scale.

11.1 (RF 12) is still the challenging channel. Frequent reception failures compared
to 12 months ago. Stacked VHF antenna balun lead wires are breaking down.
Unplugging one VHF antenna drops signal quality by 10%.
I think stacking the VHF antennas is still a win.

RF 12 drops off reception cliff when signal quality drops below 50%

Conditions have changed for the worst of the last year.


Tuner Channel SS SNQ
0 7 ss=96 snq=90
1 7 ss=96 snq=90
0 12 ss=75 snq=58
1 12 ss=76 snq=59
0 49 ss=78 snq=80
1 49 ss=78 snq=81

My plan is to replace the VHF baluns.
I read in another posting that quality external baluns are hard to source :(

Trim some near branches.

If that does not improve situation, I may look for a new location for the VHF
antenna stack. Keep the UHF antenna at current location on roof.

I'm lucky to receive alternate KNTVHD 11.3 (RF 49).

rabbit73
5-Oct-2017, 1:04 AM
Welcome back, ckwsp101_tv

I can't comment on your signals because I don't know your location and your tvfool signal report is no longer on the server.

I do, however, have a few comments on the balun replacement.

My favorite outdoor balun was the original Channel Master 94444 balun, which is now hard to find. I tried to order some on eBay, but the sellers kept sending me the new 94444 with the ring terminals, even though their photo showed the original balun.

It's really confusing when Channel Master changes the design but doesn't change the model number. They have done the same thing with the CM7777 preamp, which is now in its 3rd generation.

I finally found a few original baluns and was able to make a comparison between the old and the new 94444. This thread shows my test results:
http://forum.tvfool.com/showthread.php?t=16297

The other point, which you might already know, is that the two baluns must be in phase. If they are out of phase, the main lobe will split in two with a null between at the aim point. You have to reverse the leads on just one of the baluns to see which is the way that will produce one lobe and an increase in gain.

That's what happens with horizontal stacking; I've never tried it with vertical stacking.

ckwsp101_tv
5-Oct-2017, 1:46 AM
I refreshed the link

http://www.tvfool.com/?option=com_wrapper&Itemid=29&q=id%3de6a44ae36c6631

There is a chance that after the repack
KNTV 11.1 (RF12) on Mt. San Bruno will move to
RF 13.

http://www.avsforum.com/forum/45-local-hdtv-info-reception/369015-san-francisco-ca-ota-499.html

rabbit73
5-Oct-2017, 2:11 AM
Thanks for refreshing the link, but that doesn't work. It has been deleted from the tvfool server because it is out of date. It will be necessary to do a new report.

post 1, last part of link:
3de6a44ae36c6631
post 21, last part of link:
3de6a44ae36c6631

It's the same report.

This is the 50 ft report in post 9 that says "The requested report ID is no longer on our server. To start a new analysis, click here."
http://www.tvfool.com/?option=com_wrapper&Itemid=29&q=id%3df1f02b36a29948

ckwsp101_tv
5-Oct-2017, 2:19 AM
Browser cut and paste issue :mad:

http://www.tvfool.com/?option=com_wrapper&Itemid=29&q=id%3de6a4535ed606db

rabbit73
5-Oct-2017, 2:24 AM
There is a chance that after the repack
KNTV 11.1 (RF12) on Mt. San Bruno will move to
RF 13. That seems to be true:

http://www.rabbitears.info/market.php?request=station_search&callsign=kntv

rabbit73
5-Oct-2017, 2:30 AM
Thank you for the new report link; it works fine.

I will study your report, but I'm not sure that I can add anything useful other than it's the terrain and the tree.

Have you asked for help on the AVS SF local reception thread that you linked?

ckwsp101_tv
5-Oct-2017, 3:08 AM
Thank you for responding.

I think vertical stacked VHF balun polarity was correct.
The SiliconDust tuner diagnostic reports 10% quality improvement
over single VHF antenna :)
I can view KNTV (RF 12) when signal quality is above 55%. There is more
variation in recent months. Symbol quality sometimes goes to zero. Multipath
issues continue.

I agree it is likely the terrain and tree.

I will first try replacing baluns.


Will check out the AVS forum.

ADTech
5-Oct-2017, 11:06 AM
There is a chance that after the repack
KNTV 11.1 (RF12) on Mt. San Bruno will move to
RF 13. A chance? No, a certainty.

KNTV has been assigned RF13, KGO will be moved to RF 12, and KRON wll be moved to RF 7 as part of the repack process. All moves are scheduled for the spring of '20 for the Bay area.

ckwsp101_tv
5-Oct-2017, 9:34 PM
Here is current antenna location on tripod.

https://forum.tvfool.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=2919&d=1507238477

I guess growing trees degrading VHF reception.
Will try to trim tree limbs on my property.

rabbit73
6-Oct-2017, 2:03 AM
Thanks for the oblique satellite photo; it helps.

Here is the KNTV terrain profile:

http://forum.tvfool.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=2920&stc=1&d=1507254314

Is the antenna here (I used the vertical instead of the oblique):

http://forum.tvfool.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=2923&stc=1&d=1507255080

or here:

http://forum.tvfool.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=2924&stc=1&d=1507255080

http://forum.tvfool.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=2925&stc=1&d=1507255080

Is the antenna at the teardrop or at A.

Are B and C solar panels? Thermal or PV?

Do you have an inverter? They can cause interference on VHF.

What is D?

ckwsp101_tv
6-Oct-2017, 4:17 PM
Antennas placed at the tear drop.
At this position UHF channel reception is fine.
VHF RF 12 gradually degraded over the last 6 months.
I can view alternate KNTV NBC 11.3 on RF 49 from Mt Allison San Jose.


B and C are open areas.
D is over the roof copper water pipe repair done 10 years ago.


Nearby houses do have roof solar systems. I would expect panel interference
to be greater during the day and less during the night. I will take more measurements
using the SiliconDust diagnostic program.

I'm suppose it could be other interference.
The residential development has underground power distribution from the 60s.
The county is slowly converting to LED intersection lights.That was done 2 years ago
Could I use AM radio as a interference detector?

My SiliconDust tuner is 2 years old. Maybe the power supply is failing and weak station
reception is first symptom of pending failure.


To do list:

Replace baluns and check connections before rainy season.
Replace SiliconDust tuner wall wart power supply.

If simple measures do not improve situation I may just bail on RF 12. Depend
on RF 49 for NBC network content.

ckwsp101_tv
6-Oct-2017, 7:10 PM
An old SiliconDust forum posting suggests noise in pre-amp or powered splitters
could lower signal quality. I'm going to assume the RCA pre-amp is working ok.
If all other measures fail then re exam issue raised in the SiliconDust posting.
If RCA premap really needs replacment maybe upgrade to the AD Juice (https://www.antennasdirect.com/juice.html) pre-amp.

https://forum.silicondust.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=4474#p25503

Splitters and amplifiers can introduce noise which will lower the Signal Quality, even if the Signal Strength increases.

rabbit73
6-Oct-2017, 8:11 PM
Thanks for the details.
Antennas placed at the tear drop.
At this position UHF channel reception is fine.
Looks like the signal path is between two trees.
VHF RF 12 gradually degraded over the last 6 months.Tree growth?
Could I use AM radio as a interference detector?
Yes, interference that is heard on the AM broadcast band is often strong enough to affect VHF-High TV reception. A battery operated portable can be used as a direction finder; its built-in loop antenna is directional. Tune to a clear spot at the low 550 end and then at the high 1600 end.

The last case I helped with was detected on an AM radio in a car as it drove in a road with the power line along side. The source of the interference was a battery charger affecting VHF-High. Other cases involved LED lights, and switchmode AC to DC power adapters for laptops.

Some of the sources of interference are constant; others time related.

ckwsp101_tv
3-Oct-2019, 11:58 PM
Long time no post.

https://www.rabbitears.info/searchmap.php?request=result&study_id=16913

http://www.tvfool.com/?option=com_wrapper&Itemid=29&q=id%3d9038b74b56328c

Attempted to trim tree branches on my property.
No improvement on RF 12 reception.

I was able to get KNTV content from alternative RF 49 transmitter.
So I did not do much until this summer.

RF 7 and RF 12 signal quality continued to degrade.

Replaced baluns twice on the 2 stacked y10-7-13s resulted in improvement on RF 7.
Still no lock on RF 12.
Silicondust needs signal quality of 50% or better to lock.

HDhomeRun Config
RF 12
ss 75%
sq 43%

As experiment I converted my vertically stacked Y10-7-13 to a horizontal layout using saw horse next to
antenna mount.
Trial and error horizontal distance between the antennas.


11.1 (RF 12) finally locks with horizontal layout.
Silicon Dust
ss 81%
sq 60%

RF 7
ss 98%
sq 85%

RF 12 right at digital cliff.
Over time the best spot on roof for RF 12 changed. I may need a separate location and mount for RF 12 longer term :<

Quality of retail baluns not very good. Maybe I need to make home made versions for y10-7-13 array.
So far RCA pre-amp still working. If I need to replace I will consider combining UHF and VHF feeds and use Antennas Direct Juice pre-amp.

Found on Silicondust forum


SS% dBmV
0% -60 dBmV
5% -57 dBmV
10% -54 dBmV
15% -51 dBmV
20% -48 dBmV
25% -45 dBmV
30% -42 dBmV
35% -39 dBmV
40% -36 dBmV
45% -33 dBmV
50% -30 dBmV
55% -27 dBmV
60% -24 dBmV
65% -21 dBmV
70% -18 dBmV
75% -15 dBmV
80% -12 dBmV
85% -9 dBmV
90% -6 dBmV
95% -3 dBmV
100% 0 dBmV

ckwsp101_tv
11-Oct-2019, 11:32 PM
KGO RF 7 switching to auxiliary antenna lower down on tower 24/7 until repack completes 5/1/2020.

Both hi VHF RF 7 and 12 marginal.

Too bad KGO RF 7 was my ABC station.

https://www.avsforum.com/forum/45-local-hdtv-info-reception/369015-san-francisco-ca-ota-588.html#post58670562

rabbit73
23-Oct-2019, 12:03 AM
Long time no post.

https://www.rabbitears.info/searchmap.php?request=result&study_id=16913

http://www.tvfool.com/?option=com_wrapper&Itemid=29&q=id%3d9038b74b56328c

Thank you for the new reports.

Attempted to trim tree branches on my property.
No improvement on RF 12 reception.

Replaced baluns twice on the 2 stacked y10-7-13s resulted in improvement on RF 7.
Still no lock on RF 12.
Silicondust needs signal quality of 50% or better to lock.

HDhomeRun Config
RF 12
ss 75%
sq 43%

As experiment I converted my vertically stacked Y10-7-13 to a horizontal layout using saw horse next to
antenna mount.
Trial and error horizontal distance between the antennas.

11.1 (RF 12) finally locks with horizontal layout.
Silicon Dust
ss 81%
sq 60%

RF 12 right at digital cliff.
Over time the best spot on roof for RF 12 changed. I may need a separate location and mount for RF 12 longer term :<

Considerable improvement with horizontal array, but you are still behind a hill.

https://forum.tvfool.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3545&d=1571790151


Found on Silicondust forum


SS% dBmV
0% -60 dBmV
5% -57 dBmV
10% -54 dBmV
15% -51 dBmV
20% -48 dBmV
25% -45 dBmV
30% -42 dBmV
35% -39 dBmV
40% -36 dBmV
45% -33 dBmV
50% -30 dBmV
55% -27 dBmV
60% -24 dBmV
65% -21 dBmV
70% -18 dBmV
75% -15 dBmV
80% -12 dBmV
85% -9 dBmV
90% -6 dBmV
95% -3 dBmV
100% 0 dBmV

Thank you for the useful conversion chart. Just for fun, I have added dBm values in a Sandbox post.
https://forum.tvfool.com/showthread.php?p=62341#post62341

ckwsp101_tv
24-Oct-2019, 3:45 AM
Considerable improvement with horizontal array, but you are still behind a hill.

https://forum.tvfool.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3545&d=1571790151




Very true.

I did not realize magnitude of RF 12 multi-path interference at my location.
The horizontal array is a big win.

Reception fine most of the time.
Signal Quality stable. Fewer jumps/jitters

Likely reception will change again after 5/1/2020 repack completes.

jrgagne99
24-Oct-2019, 7:51 PM
Just curious, what value did you end up with for horizontal spacing? What was the value you were did vertical stacking?

Do you think the values would be good for stacking Stellar Labs 30-2476, which I believe has a similar configuration as the Y-10-7-13's ?

ckwsp101_tv
24-Oct-2019, 11:14 PM
Just curious, what value did you end up with for horizontal spacing? What was the value you were did vertical stacking?

Do you think the values would be good for stacking Stellar Labs 30-2476, which I believe has a similar configuration as the Y-10-7-13's ?

My current horizontal distance is 100 inches.
I need longer feed lines to increase distance.

I did not find a best vertical stacking distance as i had limited space on mast.
i used 30 inches.

I used Silicondust signal quality measurement to confirm distances doing right thing.

My situation atypical. Likely I will need another mount and location to place 2nd y10-7-13 longer term. Right now using saw house mount.

ckwsp101_tv
3-May-2020, 11:33 PM
Bay Area Phase 9 repack done.

https://www.rabbitears.info/searchmap.php?request=result&study_id=16913

Rescan and now KNTV on RF 13.
Better viewing experience.
Transmitting antenna higher on tower and higher power.


SiliconDust
RF 13
Signal Strength 92%
Signal Quality 83-90%

Signal Quality still bouncy.

I need to investigate UHF channel reception.
After repack some UHF stations now have issues.

KBCW 44 was on RF 45 after repack on RF 28.

SiliconDust tuner reports lower Signal Quality for KBCW 44 RF 28.

RF 28
Signal Strength 90%
Signal Quality 67-76%
Symbol Quality 0-100%

RF 27
Signal Strength 92%
Signal Quality 85%
Symbol Quality 100%

RF 33
Signal Strength 99%
Signal Quality 90%
Symbol Quality 100%


Guess I am at digital cliff for reliable reception of KBCW 44 RF 28.
Signal Quality bouncy.
Now multi-path issues?
Impairments specific to RF28 as RF27 reception better.
KKPX-TV RF 33 also better.
Antennas Direct 91XG gain on RF 28 lower than RF 45.

Most of time recorded shows on KBCW RF28 viewable with some breakup.
Maybe take further action after exiting lockdown.

bobsgarage
15-May-2020, 5:07 PM
Bay Area Phase 9 repack done.

https://www.rabbitears.info/searchmap.php?request=result&study_id=16913

Rescan and now KNTV on RF 13.
Better viewing experience.
Transmitting antenna higher on tower and higher power.


SiliconDust
RF 13
Signal Strength 92%
Signal Quality 83-90%

Signal Quality still bouncy.

I need to investigate UHF channel reception.
After repack some UHF stations now have issues.

KBCW 44 was on RF 45 after repack on RF 28.

SiliconDust tuner reports lower Signal Quality for KBCW 44 RF 28.

RF 28
Signal Strength 90%
Signal Quality 67-76%
Symbol Quality 0-100%

RF 27
Signal Strength 92%
Signal Quality 85%
Symbol Quality 100%

RF 33
Signal Strength 99%
Signal Quality 90%
Symbol Quality 100%


Guess I am at digital cliff for reliable reception of KBCW 44 RF 28.
Signal Quality bouncy.
Now multi-path issues?
Impairments specific to RF28 as RF27 reception better.
KKPX-TV RF 33 also better.
Antennas Direct 91XG gain on RF 28 lower than RF 45.

Most of time recorded shows on KBCW RF28 viewable with some breakup.
Maybe take further action after exiting lockdown.

Thanks for the follow up! Sounds like you benefitted from the re-pack, I'm worried about multi path here as it seems the Chicago market has all the stations packed together

http://forum.tvfool.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3743&stc=1&d=1589562436

ckwsp101_tv
15-May-2020, 5:18 PM
On other forum posters not sure the repacked stations running their antennas at full FCC power levels.

I'm hoping things will settle down post lock down.

ckwsp101_tv
13-Jul-2020, 1:05 AM
Post repack report.

I speculated multi-path issues on lower channels put me on wrong side of "digital cliff".

I put up a 2nd AD 91 XG to build a horizontal array pointing at SF Sutro Tower.
Increased signal quality now allows for good reception.
Need to design mount for array.
Currently using saw horse.
Generic combiner/splitter from Home Depot.

During a high wind gust event (30+ mph) I will lose reception. Not a show stopper.

Found a useful script for my Silicondust Tuner.

https://github.com/shmick/TV_Stuff

~/Downloads/TV_Stuff-master > ./channel_scan.sh -D | tee output.txt
debug mode

Beginning scan on 10519452, tuner 1 at 07/12/20 17:46:18

Locking 10519452, tuner 1 with key 12121212

Unocking 10519452, tuner 1 with key 12121212

9 channels found
RF Strngth dBmV dBm Quality SNR Symbol dbg Calc_dBmV Calc_dBm
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
5 75 -15.0 -63.8 57 18.8 100 -5900 -13.2 -61.9
7 99 -0.6 -49.4 95 31.3 100 -4550 0.2 -48.5
12 100 0.0 -48.8 86 28.4 100 -4100 4.7 -44.1
13 92 -4.8 -53.5 68 22.4 100 -4900 -3.3 -52.0
27 99 -0.6 -49.4 77 25.4 100 -4650 -0.8 -49.5
28 91 -5.4 -54.1 70 23.1 100 -5100 -5.2 -54.0
29 99 -0.6 -49.4 90 29.7 100 -4650 -0.8 -49.5
33 92 -4.8 -53.5 98 32.3 100 -5100 -5.2 -54.0
34 90 -6.0 -54.8 78 25.7 100 -5225 -6.5 -55.2
~/Downloads/TV_Stuff-master >

bobsgarage
13-Jul-2020, 5:18 AM
I made mine from 1 1/2 Aluminized Exhaust tubing:

https://i.ibb.co/hL9Zpy3/20200629-203512-copy-600x283.jpg (https://imgbb.com/)

https://i.ibb.co/KFPsHLq/20200520-090302.jpg (https://ibb.co/4PqSxYT)


So, you "ganged" them with a splitter in reverse? I have been playing with a lowewr loss version, using a 1/4 wave transformer, works well.
https://i.ibb.co/wy3wy0D/Quarter-wave-10-in-RG8-Vs-Holland-combiner-PM-Clear-skies.png (https://ibb.co/F6N06xG)

ckwsp101_tv
13-Jul-2020, 2:29 PM
To bobsgarage,

Using 2Ghz splitter in reverse.
Higher insertion loss compared to other solutions.
No idea if lower loss combiner would improve over all viewing experience.

Looking for better location on roof for longer term mount.
Using portable mount on flat roof. May need more than 1 for arrays.

Over time obstructing trees bigger.

Marginal situation at best.

Sutro stations using auxiliary antennas work days from 7 am to 6 pm for next 5 weeks.
Stations do not lock.
Ok for now. I mostly time shift programs after 6:00 pm.



~/Downloads/TV_Stuff-master $ ./channel_scan.sh -D | tee output.txt
debug mode

Beginning scan on 10519452, tuner 0 at 07/13/20 09:25:00

Locking 10519452, tuner 0 with key 12121212

Unocking 10519452, tuner 0 with key 12121212

5 channels found
RF Strngth dBmV dBm Quality SNR Symbol dbg Calc_dBmV Calc_dBm
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
13 87 -7.8 -56.5 76 25.1 100 -5150 -5.7 -54.5
19 91 -5.4 -54.1 71 23.4 100 -5100 -5.2 -54.0
20 92 -4.8 -53.5 72 23.8 100 -5050 -4.7 -53.5
31 100 0.0 -48.8 86 28.4 100 -4575 -0.0 -48.8
36 91 -5.4 -54.1 90 29.7 100 -5200 -6.2 -55.0

ckwsp101_tv
13-Oct-2021, 6:43 PM
Long time since last post.


https://www.rabbitears.info/s/371849


Signal quality degraded over the pandemic.

Sutro Tower engineering done for time being.

I maybe now experiencing cellular interference.
T-Mobile LTE service officially available in my area.
T-Mobile tower between me and Sutro antennas.

SiliconDust support confirmed my tuner showed " very big spike of cellular phone activity at about 623MHz".

Big hourly and daily changes in signal quality.

(see tvfool.txt)


So could be something external to my antennas/amp/tuner.

I plan to order LTE filter which will block above 608 MHz.
Place filter after antennas and before RCA mast amp.
Will report back after experiment.

rabbit73
14-Oct-2021, 7:34 PM
Long time since last post.

https://www.rabbitears.info/s/371849

I plan to order LTE filter which will block above 608 MHz.
Place filter after antennas and before RCA mast amp.
Will report back after experiment.
Thank you for the new report.

Good idea to try the filter. If you order the Channel Master 3201 filter, make sure you get the NEW 600 MHz filter that says Pass 5-608 MHz Block 609-3000 MHz. They tweaked the 600 filter to reduce the loss to channel 36.

You can see the cellular signals with an SDR:

https://forum.tvfool.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=4244&d=1634240061p://

https://forum.tvfool.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=4245&d=1634240405

Video
I use VLC Media Player
Download and view now:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/bvohk4y8hnpljiq/2021-10-14%2014-03-42MyUHF.mp4?dl=0

Download now, view later:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/bvohk4y8hnpljiq/2021-10-14%2014-03-42MyUHF.mp4?dl=1

A less expensive SDR ($30), the RTL-SDR.COM V3, can be used with free DIY Scanner software from GitHub. The scan is not real-time; you have to wait until the scan has completed before you see it.

https://forum.tvfool.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=4246&d=1634259480

https://forum.tvfool.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=4247&d=1634259520

ckwsp101_tv
16-Oct-2021, 5:32 PM
I deployed the Silicondust LTE filter before the UHF input of the RCA mast amp.
Now readings in RF 39-40 at noise floor of the system?
I guess signal strength 30 on RF 38-39 means the filter is doing right thing.
I'm not interested in KICU-HD (RF 36) at this time.


Overnight time shift recording of KPIX-TV (RF 29) still experienced drop outs.

I likely have multiple issues.
Going to leave in LTE filter as it appears to cause no harm and eliminates one variable.

Day time reception appears stronger than evening.
Day time heat helps diffract signal over the hill between me and desired Sutro station?
That effect less during the evening?



Dodgy antenna mount.
Change pointing of antennas by 3 degrees changed signal quality by 3 percent this morning on one station.



i added an additional 1 second delay in the channel_scan.sh script.
Appears to be a settling issue using the original 1 second delay.
Signal quality reports with 2 second delay showed less variation this morning.

Maybe that is sign of power issues in the tuner :<
I'm still on the original Silicondust tuner external power supply.
Going to order replacement power supply.


~/Videos/TV_Stuff-master/channel_scan.sh -A
debug mode

Beginning scan on 10519452, tuner 0 at 10/16/21 09:30:20

Locking 10519452, tuner 0 with key 12121212

Unocking 10519452, tuner 0 with key 12121212

50 channels found
RF Strngth dBmV dBm Quality SNR Symbol dbg Calc_dBmV Calc_dBm
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2 34 -39.6 -88.3 0 0.0 0 -8350 -37.4 -86.2
3 35 -39.0 -87.8 0 0.0 0 -8300 -37.0 -85.7
4 43 -34.2 -83.0 0 0.0 0 -7825 -32.2 -81.0
5 73 -16.2 -65.0 44 14.5 0 -6000 -14.2 -62.9
6 45 -33.0 -81.8 0 0.0 0 -7625 -30.3 -79.0
7 92 -4.8 -53.5 85 28.1 100 -4950 -3.8 -52.5
8 34 -39.6 -88.3 0 0.0 0 -8400 -37.9 -86.7
9 44 -33.6 -82.3 41 13.5 0 -7800 -32.0 -80.7
10 49 -30.6 -79.3 41 13.5 0 -7475 -28.8 -77.5
11 37 -37.8 -86.5 0 0.0 0 -8175 -35.7 -84.5
12 97 -1.8 -50.5 90 29.7 100 -4550 0.2 -48.5
13 84 -9.6 -58.4 62 20.5 100 -5350 -7.7 -56.5
14 61 -23.4 -72.2 42 13.9 0 -6875 -22.8 -71.6
15 36 -38.4 -87.2 0 0.0 0 -8350 -37.4 -86.2
16 78 -13.2 -62.0 0 0.0 0 -5825 -12.4 -61.2
17 65 -21.0 -69.8 0 0.0 0 -6650 -20.6 -69.4
18 52 -28.8 -77.5 42 13.9 0 -7425 -28.3 -77.0
19 84 -9.6 -58.4 76 25.1 100 -5475 -9.0 -57.7
20 91 -5.4 -54.1 81 26.7 100 -5100 -5.2 -54.0
21 50 -30.0 -78.8 0 0.0 0 -7575 -29.8 -78.5
22 65 -21.0 -69.8 42 13.9 0 -6625 -20.4 -69.1
23 53 -28.2 -77.0 0 0.0 0 -7400 -28.0 -76.8
24 62 -22.8 -71.5 42 13.9 0 -6850 -22.6 -71.3
25 71 -17.4 -66.2 57 18.8 100 -6275 -16.9 -65.6
26 45 -33.0 -81.8 41 13.5 0 -7875 -32.7 -81.5
27 90 -6.0 -54.8 67 22.1 100 -5200 -6.2 -55.0
28 90 -6.0 -54.8 64 21.1 100 -5150 -5.7 -54.5
29 94 -3.6 -52.4 69 22.8 100 -4925 -3.5 -52.3
30 95 -3.0 -51.8 69 22.8 100 -4900 -3.3 -52.0
31 98 -1.2 -50.0 90 29.7 100 -4725 -1.5 -50.3
32 94 -3.6 -52.4 73 24.1 100 -4950 -3.8 -52.5
33 86 -8.4 -57.1 62 20.5 100 -5475 -9.0 -57.7
34 94 -3.6 -52.4 90 29.7 100 -5000 -4.3 -53.0
35 53 -28.2 -77.0 41 13.5 0 -7475 -28.8 -77.5
36 73 -16.2 -65.0 58 19.1 100 -6250 -16.6 -65.4
37 32 -40.8 -89.5 0 0.0 0 -8700 -40.9 -89.7
38 30 -42.0 -90.8 0 0.0 0 -8850 -42.4 -91.2
39 30 -42.0 -90.8 0 0.0 0 -8875 -42.7 -91.4
40 34 -39.6 -88.3 0 0.0 0 -8650 -40.4 -89.2
41 32 -40.8 -89.5 0 0.0 0 -8775 -41.7 -90.4
42 33 -40.2 -89.0 0 0.0 0 -8725 -41.2 -89.9
43 34 -39.6 -88.3 0 0.0 0 -8625 -40.2 -88.9
44 37 -37.8 -86.5 0 0.0 0 -8475 -38.7 -87.4
45 39 -36.6 -85.3 0 0.0 0 -8375 -37.7 -86.4
46 41 -35.4 -84.2 0 0.0 0 -8275 -36.7 -85.5
47 42 -34.8 -83.5 0 0.0 0 -8225 -36.2 -85.0
48 41 -35.4 -84.2 0 0.0 0 -8250 -36.5 -85.2
49 38 -37.2 -86.0 0 0.0 0 -8450 -38.4 -87.2
50 32 -40.8 -89.5 0 0.0 0 -8800 -41.9 -90.7
51 28 -43.2 -92.0 0 0.0 0 -9050 -44.4 -93.1



Now experiencing tuner resets. Did not have issue a year ago.
Silicondust support suggested original power supply could be an issue.

19700101-00:00:17 System: reset reason = application watchdog 19700101-00:00:17 System: E5592573 0000000E 004F41F8 0046B4F8 0046A6E8 004F5734 0040F7CC 005109E4 19700101-00:00:17 System: 0046A238 004D4A34 00409258 0046D490 00460C88 00401674 0041438C 00402850 19700101-00:00:17 System: network link 100f

ckwsp101_tv
22-Oct-2021, 9:18 PM
With the LTE filter in place I experienced fewer faults in time shifted shows.


I replaced the original tuner power supply with new Silicondust power supply.

No immediate measurable improvements in signal quality after power supply switch.

See how things go next recording viewing cycle.

Tower Guy
23-Oct-2021, 1:12 PM
I likely have multiple issues.

Day time reception appears stronger than evening.
Day time heat helps diffract signal over the hill between me and desired Sutro station?
That effect less during the evening?

Dodgy antenna mount.
Change pointing of antennas by 3 degrees changed signal quality by 3 percent this morning on one station.



Have you considered multipath due to airplane reflections? Did you see much airplane flutter in the analog days?

ckwsp101_tv
23-Oct-2021, 6:10 PM
No airplane flutter in the analog days.


Reception quality slowly went down over the last 12 months.


Big storm coming into Bay Area.

May reposition horizontal array after storm.

Before pending storm.
Reception change due to atmospheric conditions?

https://www.cnn.com/2021/10/23/weather/climate-change-atmospheric-river-california-drought/index.html

time ~/Videos/TV_Stuff-master/channel_scan.sh -D
debug mode

Beginning scan on 10519452, tuner 0 at 10/23/21 12:51:22

Locking 10519452, tuner 0 with key 12121212

Unocking 10519452, tuner 0 with key 12121212

13 channels found
RF Strngth dBmV dBm Quality SNR Symbol dbg Calc_dBmV Calc_dBm
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
7 91 -5.4 -54.1 90 29.7 100 -5000 -4.3 -53.0
12 98 -1.2 -50.0 73 24.1 100 -4500 0.7 -48.0
13 83 -10.2 -59.0 69 22.8 100 -5425 -8.5 -57.2
19 84 -9.6 -58.4 70 23.1 100 -5475 -9.0 -57.7
20 88 -7.2 -56.0 90 29.7 100 -5275 -7.0 -55.7
27 89 -6.6 -55.4 68 22.4 100 -5250 -6.7 -55.5
28 90 -6.0 -54.8 64 21.1 100 -5150 -5.7 -54.5
29 93 -4.2 -53.0 77 25.4 100 -5000 -4.3 -53.0
31 99 -0.6 -49.4 81 26.7 100 -4675 -1.0 -49.8
32 94 -3.6 -52.4 69 22.8 100 -4950 -3.8 -52.5
33 89 -6.6 -55.4 76 25.1 100 -5300 -7.2 -56.0
34 90 -6.0 -54.8 85 28.1 100 -5225 -6.5 -55.2
36 72 -16.8 -65.5 59 19.5 100 -6325 -17.4 -66.1

My Silicondust tuner using older 7th generation Panasonic demodulator chip mentioned in article.

https://in-koherence.com/index.php/2018/04/09/update-the-silicondust-hdhomerun-connect-quatro/

Review of my generation Silicondust tuner.
https://www.rabbitears.info/blog/index.php?post/2014/02/22/HDHomeRun-4-Review

Bay Area challenging reception area.

https://in-koherence.com/index.php/2018/05/12/enhancing-ota-atsc-reception-with-diversity/

ckwsp101_tv
24-Oct-2021, 3:40 PM
Big rain storm hitting Bay Area.

Better reception conditions during rainy weather.
Winds averaging 4 MPH.

time ~/Videos/TV_Stuff-master/channel_scan.sh -D
debug mode

Beginning scan on 10519452, tuner 0 at 10/24/21 08:30:07

Locking 10519452, tuner 0 with key 12121212

Unocking 10519452, tuner 0 with key 12121212

14 channels found
RF Strngth dBmV dBm Quality SNR Symbol dbg Calc_dBmV Calc_dBm
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
7 94 -3.6 -52.4 98 32.3 100 -4800 -2.3 -51.0
12 98 -1.2 -50.0 78 25.7 100 -4500 0.7 -48.0
13 83 -10.2 -59.0 53 17.5 100 -5400 -8.2 -57.0
19 87 -7.8 -56.5 82 27.1 100 -5325 -7.5 -56.2
20 88 -7.2 -56.0 90 29.7 100 -5250 -6.7 -55.5
27 99 -0.6 -49.4 98 32.3 100 -4625 -0.5 -49.3
28 98 -1.2 -50.0 90 29.7 100 -4700 -1.3 -50.0
29 97 -1.8 -50.5 78 25.7 100 -4775 -2.0 -50.8
30 97 -1.8 -50.5 65 21.4 100 -4775 -2.0 -50.8
31 100 0.0 -48.8 81 26.7 100 -4550 0.2 -48.5
32 97 -1.8 -50.5 78 25.7 100 -4775 -2.0 -50.8
33 94 -3.6 -52.4 98 32.3 100 -4950 -3.8 -52.5
34 88 -7.2 -56.0 76 25.1 100 -5325 -7.5 -56.2
36 81 -11.4 -60.1 69 22.8 100 -5750 -11.7 -60.4

ckwsp101_tv
2-Apr-2023, 7:47 PM
With upgraded SiliconDust tuner fewer reception failures.
ATSC 3.0 lighthouse transmitter at Sutro Tower (RF 7)

Up to 20 percent improvement in signal quality surprising ( in a good way).
Using legacy scripts. Calculated values may be invalid for newer tuner.
Not going to pay for developer software for new tuner at this time.

My trusty Extend failed. Cannot perform A/B test.
Same antenna, LTE filter, preamp and cabling as before.
RCA preamp due for a replacement.

Annoyed one needs to purchase a MS HEVC plugin to receive ATSC 3.0 video with
SiliconDust W10 app.
Too bad stock VLC lacks AC-4 audio support. Can view ATSC 3.0 video with no sound.

updated link

https://www.rabbitears.info/s/944339

Hardware Model HDFX-4K
Firmware Version 20230323

debug mode

Beginning scan on xxx, tuner 1 at 04/02/23 10:46:30

Locking xxx, tuner 1 with key 12121212

Unocking xxx, tuner 1 with key 12121212

17 channels found
RF Strngth dBmV dBm Quality SNR Symbol dbg Calc_dBmV Calc_dBm
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
5 72 -16.8 -65.5 63 20.8 100 8-73 59.9 11.2
7 83 -10.2 -59.0 76 25.1 100 8-87 59.9 11.2
12 95 -3.0 -51.8 85 28.1 100 8-107 45.4 -3.4
13 80 -12.0 -60.8 69 22.8 100 8-86 59.9 11.2
19 88 -7.2 -56.0 88 29.0 100 8-103 45.4 -3.4
20 80 -12.0 -60.8 81 26.7 100 8-90 59.9 11.2
24 60 -24.0 -72.8 55 18.2 100 8-62 59.9 11.2
25 63 -22.2 -71.0 61 20.1 100 8-65 59.9 11.2
27 90 -6.0 -54.8 88 29.0 100 8-104 45.4 -3.4
28 88 -7.2 -56.0 76 25.1 100 8-101 45.4 -3.4
29 91 -5.4 -54.1 81 26.7 100 8-104 45.4 -3.4
30 97 -1.8 -50.5 95 31.3 100 8-112 45.4 -3.4
31 91 -5.4 -54.1 85 28.1 100 8-104 45.4 -3.4
32 94 -3.6 -52.4 85 28.1 100 8-108 45.4 -3.4
33 81 -11.4 -60.1 82 27.1 100 8-90 59.9 11.2
34 85 -9.0 -57.8 82 27.1 100 8-96 59.9 11.2
36 69 -18.6 -67.3 65 21.4 100 8-74 59.9 11.2

rabbit73
19-Apr-2023, 12:08 AM
With upgraded SiliconDust tuner fewer reception failures.
ATSC 3.0 lighthouse transmitter at Sutro Tower (RF 7)

Up to 20 percent improvement in signal quality surprising ( in a good way).
Using legacy scripts. Calculated values may be invalid for newer tuner.
Not going to pay for developer software for new tuner at this time.
Thank you for the interesting update with the data from your HDFX-4K using the legacy shmick script.

I haven't been posting much on this forum lately; mostly on the AVS forum where there is some controversy about DRM and ATSC 3.0.

I changed my password for this forum when the certificate hadn't been renewed, and I forgot to write it down. After a little trial-and-error, I recovered it.

You might be interested in this thread, if you haven't seen it, where I mentioned you a few times:
How to display SNR in dB and Signal Strength in dBm on HDHomeRun Config GUI
https://www.avsforum.com/threads/how-to-display-snr-in-db-and-signal-strength-in-dbm-on-hdhomerun-config-gui.3270642/

Have you seen these videos by dylan?

ATSC 3.0: Testing WTVJ in Miami, FL
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q4lwlXnE-NM

ATSC 3.0 and ATSC 1.0 AVC in Orlando, FL
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1mKJmwSATtk

ckwsp101_tv
22-Apr-2023, 6:02 PM
rabbit73


Will view the mentioned references.

Turns out SD Extend transcoded streams did not saturate my obsolete home network.
Need newer switch to support multiple Flex 4K ATSC 1.0 streams.

I'm time shifting OTA shows to bypass commercials.

Fewer network concerns with ATSC 3.0 streams.

1080p/60 coming from ATSC 3.0 station :>
My VLC client cannot decode AC-4 audio :<

https://forum.tvfool.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=4261&stc=1&d=1682185656

ckwsp101_tv
10-Jun-2023, 3:22 PM
Legacy script could use an update for latest generation SiliconDust tuner.

Definitely more reliable reception compared to older tuners.

Using the script default shows changes in tuner return strings compared to prior
generation tuners.

Verbose mode also introduces a delay which assists script capturing of some tuner response strings.


time ~/Videos/TV_Stuff-master/channel_scan.sh

Beginning scan on 10A53D44, tuner 0 at 06/10/23 06:50:54

14 channels found
RF Strngth dBmV dBm Quality Symbol Virt#1 Name Virt#2 Name Virt#3 Name Virt#4 Name Virt#5 Name
------------------------------------------------------------------------
7 90 -6 -54.75 81 100 PROGRAM 1377 PROGRAM 1378 encrypted PROGRAM KPIX-TV encrypted 107.1 KGO-HD 114.1 KDTV-TV
12 94 -3.6 -52.35 99 100 7.1 KGO-HD 7.2 LOCLish 7.3 ThisTV 7.4 HSN 4.5 Shop
13 85 -9 -57.75 81 100 11.1 KNTV 4 11.2 5 48.3 PROGRAM 6 PROGRAM 7 PROGRAM 8
19 77 -13.8 -62.55 85 100 48.1 KSTS-HD 48.2 TeleX 11.3 KNTV-HD 11.4 COZI-TV 48.5 NBCLX 48.6 Oxygen
20 75 -15 -63.75 75 100 14.1 KDTV-HD 14.2 UniMas 14.3 getTV 14.4 Mystery 26.1 KTSF 26.3 26-3
27 83 -10.2 -58.95 81 100 60.1 KPJKHD 60.2 PJKF24 60.3 PJKNHK 60.4 PJKDW 60.5 PJKFNX 60.6 PJKJAZZ
28 87 -7.8 -56.55 81 100 44.1 KBCW-DT 44.2 COMET 44.3 MeTV 44.4 TBD 44.6 CHARGE! 4.3 Rewind
29 90 -6 -54.75 82 100 5.1 KPIX-TV 5.2 StartTV 5.3 Dabl 5.4 FAVE
30 92 -4.8 -53.55 91 100 9.1 KQED-HD 9.2 KQED+HD 9.3 WORLD 9.4 KIDS 54.1 KQED+HD 54.2 KQED-HD
31 96 -2.4 -51.15 100 100 2.1 KTVU-HD 2.2 FOXWX 2.3 MOVIES! 2.4 BUZZR 4.1 KRON-TV
32 95 -3 -51.75 96 100 38.1 KCNS 38.2 SkyLink 42.1 TCT 32.1 KMTP 38.5 NTD 42.2 ESNE
33 85 -9 -57.75 94 100 65.1 ION 65.2 Bounce 65.3 CourtTV 65.4 Defy 7 65.5 8 65.6
34 87 -7.8 -56.55 95 100 66.1 KFSF-HD 66.2 KDTV-HD 66.3 Bounce 66.4 Grit 66.5 TrueCri 66.6 Twist
36 65 -21 -69.75 65 100 36.1 KICU-HD 36.2 KEMS 36.3 FOXWX 36.4 CATCHY 36.5 TheGrio

real 2m0.952s
user 0m0.051s
sys 0m0.057s