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"Brad" <google2@vk2qq.com> wrote in message 
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On Saturday, January 28, 2012 4:44:29 AM UTC+11, DonH wrote:

> # Well, from what I can glean from Internet, it seems that Mhz allocations
> for the basic DTV channels are (sorted by order of magnitude):
>     Channel 7     = 177.5
>     Channel 9     = 191.5
>     Channel 10   = 219.5
>     Ch 2 (ABC) = 226.5
>     Ch 28 (SBS)= 564.5
>   As the ABC is not at bottom of range, and I can receive all others, I 
> see
> no reason why there would be an antenna  problem - solely re the ABC.


Once more - because the ABC Digital is on Channel 12 and your VHF antenna is 
not made to cover that channel .The antenna also has UHF elements to cover 
CH28+. These are too small for CH12. There is a 'hole' in the coverage of 
your antenna as there was nothing of interest between 10 and 28 when it was 
manufactured.

You have no reason to take my word for it, but it is true nonetheless. I 
used to work for an antenna manufacturer and designed many weird 
combinations of elements to cover specific channel groups for country areas. 
Older antennas made in Australia did not cover any VHF frequencies above 
CH10. The UHF elements covered 28-65.

And do not confuse the TV network names with the actual channels. Ch 7 Seven 
DTV is broadcast on CH 6. Nine Network is on 8. Digital Radio is on 9A, Ten 
Network is on 11 and ABC is on 12. The old 2,7,9,10 names are going to be a 
thing of the past. People in regional areas do not use them.

# Thanks for the further info.
   I may decide to do without DTV-ABC, as all other reception is fine.
   This response, however, was received by email, earlier (from a 
professional):

"Hi Don thanks for the enquiry, if your TV is receiving ABC on analogue and 
it is somewhat clear then there is no reason why digital shouldn't be 
getting it. It sounds like its an issue with the TV's Digital Tuner. Maybe 
call ******** # customer support to see if they have an answer for you."

# (Brand name suppressed by me, here.)