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On Monday, January 30, 2012 2:35:12 AM UTC+11, DonH wrote:
> "Brad" <goo...@vk2qq.com> wrote in message 
> news:5711129.405.1327802783494.JavaMail.geo-discussion-forums@prlv30...
> 
> 
> On Sunday, January 29, 2012 4:15:50 AM UTC+11, DonH wrote:
> >   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.)
> 
> 
> That's just plain wrong. You cannot blindly state that the reception of CH2 
> (for which the antenna is designed) should be equal to the reception of CH12 
> (for which the antenna is probably not designed.)
> 
> You need a new antenna. An antenna installer can do a survey for you. They 
> can measure the strength of the ABC digital signal at the antenna cable plug 
> and tell you if it is strong enough. They can also put a temporary antenna 
> on the roof and let you see the improvement for yourself.
> 
> # Alright, point taken.
>    Can you recommend a TV antenna expert in the Camberwell, Vic, area, who 
> will give an assessment, at reasonable price?

No, I can't.

>    As I said earlier, I can live without ABC, if necessary, but it does seem 
> odd that it is the one channel or bandwidth which is unavailable, while all 
> other DTV channels give excellent results.

It is not odd at all. It's perfectly plain, if you understood what I wrote. 

>    Currently, I can receive ABC on analog, on this new TV set, but, come Dec 
> 2013, it may be goodbye to anything ABC.

That's just silly, for that sake of an antenna you will forsake 3 additional channels.

>    (Incidentally, Dick Smith Electronics markets a plug-in TV Amplifier, for 
> about $30 - any use?)

No. Don't amplify noise. Pick up a stronger signal in the first place.