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Article #668Re: Drongo goes Digital
From: atec77
Date: Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:45
Date: Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:45
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On 6/02/2012 4:36 AM, DonH wrote: > "atec77"<atec77@hotmail.com> wrote in message > news:jg52lq$66t$2@dont-email.me... >> 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 >> >> -- >> X-No-Archive: Yes >> > > # 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... > > Never relenting tight arse eh Don -- X-No-Archive: Yes
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Subject: Re: Drongo goes Digital
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