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Forum: TV Database Updates 11-Mar-2011, 5:51 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 124,670
Posted By mtownsend
If you detect this transmitter on the air, then...

If you detect this transmitter on the air, then let us know so that we can move the transmitter from the "pending" category into the "current" database.
Forum: TV Database Updates 11-Mar-2011, 4:57 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 124,670
Posted By mtownsend
I believe this should be working now. If you...

I believe this should be working now. If you have any problems getting this to work, please let us know.
Forum: TV Database Updates 11-Mar-2011, 4:53 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 17,920
Posted By mtownsend
The antenna pattern ID for this transmitter is...

The antenna pattern ID for this transmitter is listed as number 7858, and it looks like that antenna pattern entry is incomplete. Most antenna patterns specify the relative power output in all...
Forum: TV Database Updates 11-Mar-2011, 4:33 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 19,567
Posted By mtownsend
Thanks for the updates! Your corrections are in...

Thanks for the updates! Your corrections are in the databases now.
Forum: TV Fool Discussion / Database Updates 10-Mar-2011, 9:38 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 28,297
Posted By mtownsend
BTW, here is a site that might help determine...

BTW, here is a site that might help determine whether or not your display settings are near their expected norms: http://www.normankoren.com/makingfineprints1A.html#gammachart
Forum: TV Fool Discussion / Database Updates 9-Mar-2011, 4:21 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 23,674
Posted By mtownsend
The official callsign, as known to the FCC, is...

The official callsign, as known to the FCC, is WUNC-TV, but yes, the transmitter is operated by the University.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UNC-TV
Forum: Help With Reception 9-Mar-2011, 4:18 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 18,856
Posted By mtownsend
Have you tried tuning to channel 9? Since...

Have you tried tuning to channel 9? Since WISH-TV is really broadcasting on RF channel 9, the TV might detect the signal and decode it, subsequently re-mapping it to channel 8.1 due to the virtual...
Forum: Help With Reception 9-Mar-2011, 5:58 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 17,131
Posted By mtownsend
First off, have you tried your rabbit ears on the...

First off, have you tried your rabbit ears on the basement TV? Basements can get a lot of signal blockage from the building, so an indoor antenna may or may not work depending on your particular...
Forum: Help With Reception 9-Mar-2011, 5:10 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 17,131
Posted By mtownsend
Thread has been moved to correct area.

Thread has been moved to correct area.
Forum: Help With Reception 5-Mar-2011, 4:33 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 24,225
Posted By mtownsend
There is a setting for cable in the menus. ...

There is a setting for cable in the menus.

Navigate the menus until you get to the "Setup" page. On that page, the second item from the bottom is "Cable" mode on/off. Set it to "off" to use an...
Forum: TV Database Updates 28-Feb-2011, 4:20 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 21,174
Posted By mtownsend
Thanks for the feedback! Couple of...

Thanks for the feedback!

Couple of questions:

1) Can you post a TV Fool report for your exact location? A zip code lookup is very generalized, and you might see different results with a report...
Forum: TV Database Updates 25-Feb-2011, 8:31 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 32,199
Posted By mtownsend
Well, I can't think of any way to explain how you...

Well, I can't think of any way to explain how you are receiving the channels you are getting. Channel 19.1 does show up as the third channel in your TV Fool report, but channels 4, 7, and 13 do not...
Forum: TV Database Updates 24-Feb-2011, 10:53 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 19,476
Posted By mtownsend
Could you post your TV Fool analysis so that we...

Could you post your TV Fool analysis so that we can take a look at it?

The location of the WNDY transmitter can be seen in this map:...
Forum: TV Database Updates 23-Feb-2011, 5:30 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 18,753
Posted By mtownsend
This is probably a result of the latest influx of...

This is probably a result of the latest influx of Industry Canada data changes. All "OP" and "TO" records have been added to the "current" analysis. All "AU" and "AP" records have been added to the...
Forum: TV Database Updates 22-Feb-2011, 4:02 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 37,307
Posted By mtownsend
In the latest update, all "operational" and...

In the latest update, all "operational" and "temporary operational" records from the Industry Canada database have been merged into the "current" data for our online tools.

All "authorized" and...
Forum: TV Database Updates 21-Feb-2011, 8:12 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 20,353
Posted By mtownsend
I'll check with the broadcast engineering staff...

I'll check with the broadcast engineering staff there to see if we can get the details worked into our database. The station engineers were very helpful in getting the details of their analog...
Forum: TV Database Updates 21-Feb-2011, 7:45 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 32,199
Posted By mtownsend
Please generate a TV Fool report for your...

Please generate a TV Fool report for your location and then post the URL for it back here. You can also use the Interactive Maps feature (link (http://www.tvfool.com/?option=com_wrapper&Itemid=90))...
Forum: TV Database Updates 21-Feb-2011, 2:08 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 32,199
Posted By mtownsend
Can you post a link to your TV Fool report? ...

Can you post a link to your TV Fool report?

It just seems unlikely that you'd pick up a VHF channel (WTRF is on channel 7) with a Channel Master 4228 (a UHF-only antenna) from 88 miles away.

It...
Forum: TV Database Updates 21-Feb-2011, 1:32 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 21,506
Posted By mtownsend
69.2 is a "virtual channel...

69.2 is a "virtual channel (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virtual_channel)" carried by KSWB. In digital TV, multiple virtual channels can be carried simultaneously on a single broadcast.

Even...
Forum: TV Database Updates 20-Feb-2011, 3:04 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 18,828
Posted By mtownsend
What needs to be added? KSWB is broadcasting on...

What needs to be added? KSWB is broadcasting on channel 19 and is virtually channel mapped to 69.1. You should be seeing this channel show up in your channel analysis. If this is not the case,...
Forum: TV Database Updates 16-Feb-2011, 5:08 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 37,307
Posted By mtownsend
Yep, we need to pull in the latest changes from...

Yep, we need to pull in the latest changes from the IC database. We are working on it, so please stay tuned.
Forum: TV Database Updates 16-Feb-2011, 2:51 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 24,695
Posted By mtownsend
It looks like on January 26, 2011, WTSP was...

It looks like on January 26, 2011, WTSP was granted a modification of their construction permit, allowing them to move their transmitter to the new location south-east of Tampa. It may be their...
Forum: Help With Reception 13-Feb-2011, 2:17 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 14,170
Posted By mtownsend
When you get closer to the ground and the signals...

When you get closer to the ground and the signals are coming in at a very shallow angle, you DO get a slight increase in signal strength due to ground conductivity. A small amount of the signal...
Forum: Help With Reception 11-Feb-2011, 1:06 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 16,636
Posted By mtownsend
Pre-amp or not will depend on how strong your...

Pre-amp or not will depend on how strong your signals are. If you have very strong signals nearby, then a pre-amp can overload, making things worse rather than better.

You equipment selection...
Forum: TV Fool Discussion / Database Updates 11-Feb-2011, 1:01 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 28,297
Posted By mtownsend
Thanks for the suggestion. I personally have...

Thanks for the suggestion.

I personally have not had problems seeing the colors on various displays, but I'll open this one up for a public poll. Not everyone's displays or eyesight are the same,...
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