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Forum: Help With Reception 2-May-2011, 4:11 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 15,663
Posted By mtownsend
In the Interactive Maps tool, you can drag-n-drop...

In the Interactive Maps tool, you can drag-n-drop the orange pointer until it is in the correct location for your home. Switching the map to "satellite" or "hybrid" view might let you zoom in closer...
Forum: Help With Reception 26-Apr-2011, 9:11 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 56,877
Posted By mtownsend
In open terrain, even 50 miles is usually easy to...

In open terrain, even 50 miles is usually easy to deal with. In most cases, you can go up to about 60-70 miles before you start running into horizon (curvature of the Earth) problems.

However, as...
Forum: Help With Reception 15-Apr-2011, 4:57 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 11,434
Posted By mtownsend
You should enter your exact address instead of...

You should enter your exact address instead of just a zip code. Or, better yet, use the interactive maps tool here (http://www.tvfool.com/?option=com_wrapper&Itemid=90) so you can see exactly what...
Forum: Help With Reception 13-Apr-2011, 8:04 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 25,313
Posted By mtownsend
Yes, there are ways to cleanly separate VHF...

Yes, there are ways to cleanly separate VHF signals from UHF signals, however, some of the Canadian channels will be switching back to VHF channels after August, so you probably still want to keep...
Forum: Enthusiast's Exchange 11-Apr-2011, 7:29 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 14,934
Posted By mtownsend
The number of people using OTA is hard to pin...

The number of people using OTA is hard to pin down. Depending on who you ask, the number can be anywhere from about 10% up to about 40%. It also depends on whether you mean "exclusive" use of OTA...
Forum: Help With Reception 8-Apr-2011, 2:58 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 94,614
Posted By mtownsend
Yes. You can attach files to post if they are...

Yes. You can attach files to post if they are under 500kB and less than 1024x1024 resolution.

If you use links to an external photo web site, that works too. However, if your post is detected as...
Forum: Antennas 2-Apr-2011, 10:40 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 44,351
Posted By mtownsend
Thanks for the info. Do you have a link to a TV...

Thanks for the info. Do you have a link to a TV Fool signal analysis you can post?

I'm familiar with the Los Angeles area. If you are blocked by mountains, then you are probably better off with...
Forum: Antennas 2-Apr-2011, 9:07 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 44,351
Posted By mtownsend
A non-uniform field might be a valid explanation...

A non-uniform field might be a valid explanation for one of your channels, but it's generally unlikely to be the case for multiple channels at the same time. The "hot" and "cold" spots described in...
Forum: Help With Reception 2-Apr-2011, 8:34 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 16,389
Posted By mtownsend
The first things I would check are: 1) Are...

The first things I would check are:

1) Are the converter box and TV grounded properly? If there is anything wrong the with grounding of either device or with the ground wiring of the house, there...
Forum: Help With Reception 1-Apr-2011, 11:19 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 29,511
Posted By mtownsend
The interesting technical discussion deserves its...

The interesting technical discussion deserves its own thread, so those posts have been moved here: http://forum.tvfool.com/showthread.php?t=1519
Forum: Special Topics 29-Mar-2011, 7:46 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 23,726
Posted By mtownsend
Here's a link to an old article (published before...

Here's a link to an old article (published before the digital transition) that probably has some of the stats you're looking for:

The Analog Shutdown, for Better or for Worse...
Forum: Help With Reception 25-Mar-2011, 10:18 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 13,454
Posted By mtownsend
Merged both threads into one.

Merged both threads into one.
Forum: TV Fool Discussion / Database Updates 25-Mar-2011, 10:15 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 21,877
Posted By mtownsend
March 2011 Update of Google Earth Coverage Maps

We're pleased to announce the availability of updated Google Earth coverage maps! These maps are similar to ones available before, but have been updated as follows:


Updated with latest pre-...
Forum: FM Fool Discussion/Database Updates 22-Mar-2011, 1:09 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 50,431
Posted By mtownsend
Sadly, the number of HD Radio capable receivers...

Sadly, the number of HD Radio capable receivers on the market is still pretty dismal. A quick random search just now yielded about 1 HD Radio product for every 10 non-HD Radio products that came up....
Forum: FM Fool Discussion/Database Updates 21-Mar-2011, 5:12 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 50,431
Posted By mtownsend
I don't believe they have any plans to force the...

I don't believe they have any plans to force the issue right now. The last time I checked, going digital was up to the broadcaster. The only requirement was that IF you want to do digital, do it...
Forum: General Site Feedback / Discussion 20-Mar-2011, 6:53 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 59,330
Posted By mtownsend
National Install an Antenna Day? OTA gift...

National Install an Antenna Day?

OTA gift baskets?

"I Need My Free TV" pop song and ring tone?

Coolest OTA setup and Christmas lights show contest?

Cute animals singing, dancing, and...
Forum: General Site Feedback / Discussion 19-Mar-2011, 1:22 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 18,022
Posted By mtownsend
It works!

The thread rating system seems to be working for me! :cool:

Thanks for getting this fixed so fast, Rebecca! That was pretty amazing.
Forum: General Site Feedback / Discussion 19-Mar-2011, 5:04 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 18,022
Posted By mtownsend
Up til now, I have never heard of any bugs with...

Up til now, I have never heard of any bugs with the thread rating system, Firefox or other otherwise. Could possibly be a configuration bug too. Let me look into it.
Forum: TV Database Updates 17-Mar-2011, 8:59 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 20,353
Posted By mtownsend
We heard back from the station engineer today and...

We heard back from the station engineer today and he did confirm that the XHDTV-DT transmitter on channel 47 is at the same location as XHDTV-TV on channel 49.

We will be rolling in all the latest...
Forum: Help With Reception 17-Mar-2011, 4:20 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 17,343
Posted By mtownsend
The UVSJ splits between UHF and VHF, the HLSJ...

The UVSJ splits between UHF and VHF, the HLSJ splits between high-VHF and low-VHF.
Forum: Help With Reception 17-Mar-2011, 4:06 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 17,343
Posted By mtownsend
Nope. WESH is on real channel 11 and virtual...

Nope. WESH is on real channel 11 and virtual channel 2.1. The HLSJ would screen out low VHF (ch 2 thru 6 and FM) while allowing high VHF to pass (ch 7 and up).
Forum: TV Database Updates 14-Mar-2011, 9:26 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 19,230
Posted By mtownsend
Try it now.

Try it now.
Forum: TV Database Updates 14-Mar-2011, 10:45 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 19,230
Posted By mtownsend
The problem here is that the Industry Canada...

The problem here is that the Industry Canada database is showing multiple antenna ID patterns for these transmitters.

The file APATDAT.DBF associates station callsigns with their antenna pattern...
Forum: TV Database Updates 13-Mar-2011, 12:05 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 48,863
Posted By mtownsend
Does this mean we're ready to pull all of the...

Does this mean we're ready to pull all of the analog records for these stations out of the database?
Forum: TV Database Updates 12-Mar-2011, 10:45 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 37,307
Posted By mtownsend
Should these go under "current" or...

Should these go under "current" or "pending"?
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