Operational Questions

[pbyers]

WQED, RF & Virtual Channel 13 has been missing from the Pittsburgh DMA Signal Locator for several months. Can someone fix that please?

[JoeAZ]

WQED, PBS Pittsburgh is one of many stations missing.
Slowly, very slowly, stations that were missing are being
added.............

[rabbit73]

Welcome to the forum, pbyers

Yes, WQED is missing from TVFool reports because there are errors in the database used to generate reports as a result of many repack changes. I doubt that TVFool will make corrections because they have a small staff.

Here is a report for Pittsburgh with WQED missing:
http://www.tvfool.com/?option=com_wrapper&Itemid=29&q=id%3d9038ac4327853b

http://forum.tvfool.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3193&d=1533859641

This report from rabbitears.info shows WQED:

http://forum.tvfool.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3194&d=1533859937

https://www.rabbitears.info/market.php?request=station_search&callsign=WQED

This shows the repack changes for the Pittsburgh DMA. Note that WQED will move to VHF-Low channel 2, which requires an antenna with large elements. There is a high noise level on VHF-Low from electrical interference, which will create a reception problem for some viewers.
https://www.rabbitears.info/repackchannels.php?country=US&city=&state=&mktid=29&owner=&sort=&ph=&lss=&status=

Most of the changes will be during Phase 4:
Testing Begins: 6/22/2019 Phase Ends: 8/2/2019

https://www.fcc.gov/about-fcc/fcc-initiatives/incentive-auctions/transition-schedule

https://www.commlawcenter.com/2017/04/fcc-announces-auction-results-and-sets-tv-repack-deadlines.html

[pbyers]

FYI, WQED will be moving to VHF channel 4 in Phase 4 (CP granted 8/7/18).

[rabbit73]

FYI, WQED will be moving to VHF channel 4 in Phase 4 (CP granted 8/7/18).That's better.....

All parts of rabbitears.info haven't been updated but it does show here:
https://www.rabbitears.info/tvq.php?request=items&facid=41315

and on the tower lineup:
https://www.rabbitears.info/tower.php?request=site&asrn=1022324

I see the WQED tower, but what is that white "pillow" behind it?

http://forum.tvfool.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3195&d=1533921958

[ADTech]

I see the WQED tower, but what is that white "pillow" behind it?Inflatable building aka "air-supported dome". Since that one is near the athletic fields, it's probably being used as a facility for the sports teams or other sports activities. They're quick to put up and cost considerably less than more traditional construction.

[rabbit73]

Ah, so! Thank you!