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Re: Drongo goes Digital

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From: atec77
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
>>
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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...
>
>
Never relenting tight arse  eh Don

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