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Forum: Antennas 14-Oct-2011, 8:55 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 38,534
Posted By mtownsend
Actually, you need to use dBd. dBi is often used...

Actually, you need to use dBd. dBi is often used for marketing purposes because the average consumer doesn't realize that the numbers have a built-in 2.15 dB offset.

Broadcasters and the FCC use...
Forum: Antennas 14-Oct-2011, 7:28 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 38,534
Posted By mtownsend
These antenna specs use dBi instead of dBd. If...

These antenna specs use dBi instead of dBd. If you want to compare apples to apples, you need to subtract 2.15 dB from the dBi numbers.
Forum: Help With Reception 13-Oct-2011, 11:41 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 22,215
Posted By mtownsend
Do you know the make/model of the 8-bay antenna? ...

Do you know the make/model of the 8-bay antenna?

Does the installation include a pre-amp? If so, make/model? Since your signal feed is split to many destinations, a pre-amp is highly recommended...
Forum: Reception Devices 12-Oct-2011, 6:03 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 19,804
Posted By mtownsend
Since an NTSC tuner will not be able to lock onto...

Since an NTSC tuner will not be able to lock onto an ATSC signal, it can't really tell you anything about the ATSC signal. As far as the tuner is concerned, ATSC signals just look like an elevated...
Forum: Enthusiast's Exchange 12-Oct-2011, 5:53 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 16,279
Posted By mtownsend
It looks like Channel Master is turning into a...

It looks like Channel Master is turning into a marketing-driven company instead of the engineering-driven company they once were. Their published technical specs are disappearing with every new...
Forum: TV Fool Discussion / Database Updates 29-Sep-2011, 6:33 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 18,333
Posted By mtownsend
Thanks for the feedback! Yes, this is a good...

Thanks for the feedback!

Yes, this is a good place to report problems on the site.

It looks like you've stumbled upon a couple of different bugs in the system. We'll get to work on them.


...
Forum: TV Fool Discussion / Database Updates 29-Sep-2011, 4:30 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 114,542
Posted By mtownsend
We download these files daily. This is exactly...

We download these files daily. This is exactly the data we're talking about that needs to be updated.

Many of the analog transmitters that are currently marked "operational" need to be changed to...
Forum: TV Fool Discussion / Database Updates 28-Sep-2011, 11:59 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 114,542
Posted By mtownsend
Yes. Most of the digital transmitters are...

Yes. Most of the digital transmitters are operating and the analog transmitters are shut off, BUT the Industry Canada database has not caught up with that fact yet. The IC database still lists most...
Forum: TV Fool Discussion / Database Updates 26-Sep-2011, 4:28 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 20,183
Posted By mtownsend
Thanks for the suggestion! If I'm reading...

Thanks for the suggestion!

If I'm reading this correctly, isn't this something you can accomplish with the existing color-coded maps? The station overlays are already colored according to the NM....
Forum: TV Database Updates 21-Sep-2011, 8:17 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 24,661
Posted By mtownsend
OK then. Until we hear otherwise, we'll treat...

OK then. Until we hear otherwise, we'll treat both records as active in our database.
Forum: Help With Reception 20-Sep-2011, 8:17 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 50,988
Posted By mtownsend
Keep in mind that analog (NTSC) signals NEEDED...

Keep in mind that analog (NTSC) signals NEEDED much more power to achieve a clear picture. They need a fairly high signal to noise ratio (say roughly a 27 dB SNR) to produce a clean (like VHS tape...
Forum: Help With Reception 20-Sep-2011, 7:28 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 50,988
Posted By mtownsend
You can try Solid Signal:...

You can try Solid Signal: http://www.solidsignal.com/pview.asp?p=CPA19&d=Antennas-Direct-ClearStream-CPA-19-Pre-Amplifier-Low-Noise-UHF%2FVHF-TV-Antenna-Pre-amplifier-(CPA19)





Just a few...
Forum: TV Database Updates 19-Sep-2011, 2:18 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 24,661
Posted By mtownsend
Does this mean that KGNG-LP analog channel 47 is...

Does this mean that KGNG-LP analog channel 47 is off the air?
Forum: TV Database Updates 18-Sep-2011, 3:14 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 16,355
Posted By mtownsend
Have you tried clicking on the print icon next to...

Have you tried clicking on the print icon next to the words "TV Signal Analysis Results"? That usually produces an output with reasonable formatting.

In most browsers, the normal print...
Forum: General Site Feedback / Discussion 30-Aug-2011, 9:47 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 16,339
Posted By mtownsend
For the technically curious, this feature has...

For the technically curious, this feature has been intentionally disabled on certain browsers.

There are some long-standing bugs in WebKit (https://bugs.webkit.org/show_bug.cgi?id=23372,...
Forum: TV Fool Discussion / Database Updates 23-Aug-2011, 11:45 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 31,840
Posted By mtownsend
Latest online coverage maps are ready

New online coverage overlays have been pushed to the site. The maps should now match the report data without the radiation pattern bug. This should update the Interactive Maps as well as the...
Forum: Help With Reception 19-Aug-2011, 4:14 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 19,992
Posted By mtownsend
The thing about overloaded amps is that it...

The thing about overloaded amps is that it affects all channels at the same time. Even if you only have 1 strong channel, it might be enough to make all of your channels go away. The channel...
Forum: Help With Reception 18-Aug-2011, 5:32 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 147,032
Posted By mtownsend
If the house is already wired for cable TV, then...

If the house is already wired for cable TV, then you might consider using the existing cables. You can connect the coax to your antenna instead of the cable system (don't connect multiple signal...
Forum: Help With Reception 18-Aug-2011, 5:06 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 30,068
Posted By mtownsend
You need a pre-amp for your setup, and the...

You need a pre-amp for your setup, and the mast-mounted portion of the pre-amp needs to get its power via the same coax that's carrying the signal. The other half of the pre-amp is a power injector...
Forum: Help With Reception 18-Aug-2011, 4:28 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 14,643
Posted By mtownsend
How are these antennas hooked up? Are you...

How are these antennas hooked up?

Are you using the 91XG for UHF and the HD7000R as a VHF antenna? If so, they need to be combined through a diplexor like the Pico Macom UVSJ. Alternatively, you...
Forum: Help With Reception 16-Aug-2011, 10:13 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 22,015
Posted By mtownsend
Thread moved to Help With Reception area.

Thread moved to Help With Reception area.
Forum: TV Database Updates 16-Aug-2011, 10:11 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 66,231
Posted By mtownsend
What's the reasoning behind the use of 4.1?

What's the reasoning behind the use of 4.1?
Forum: TV Fool Discussion / Database Updates 1-Aug-2011, 10:27 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 21,117
Posted By mtownsend
The reason for the missing coverage overlay is...

The reason for the missing coverage overlay is because the FCC recorded a change to their callsign. It used to be KBIM-TV, and it is now KBIM-DT. This makes the transmitter look like a "different"...
Forum: Help With Reception 30-Jul-2011, 8:37 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 17,773
Posted By mtownsend
Yes, your TV is capable of receiving digital TV...

Yes, your TV is capable of receiving digital TV broadcasts (ATSC signals). Just be sure your TV is set to "air" or "antenna" mode rather than "cable" mode since this controls how the TV scans for...
Forum: Help With Reception 30-Jul-2011, 7:35 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 17,773
Posted By mtownsend
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