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"atec77" <atec77@hotmail.com> wrote in message 
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> On 30/01/2012 1:35 AM, DonH wrote:
>> "Brad"<google2@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?
>>     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.
>>     Currently, I can receive ABC on analog, on this new TV set, but, come 
>> Dec
>> 2013, it may be goodbye to anything ABC.
>>     (Incidentally, Dick Smith Electronics markets a plug-in TV Amplifier, 
>> for
>> about $30 - any use?)
>>
>>
> Just go check your local paper , spend the $120 odd and loosen the grip on 
> your purse
>  sop
>
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# Well, I relented and got in the TV specialist.
    Yes, a new antenna fixed the problem.
    So, that's my daughter set up with digital, at her home.
    Now for me; firstly I still use the old ribbon lead from the wall plug, 
not co-axial cable...