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"atec77" <atec77@hotmail.com> wrote in message 
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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
>

# If you think I'm going to spend $200 (as advised) to get an expert in to 
change the wall socket, which I could probably do with a screwdriver (and a 
bit of knowledge), then forget it.
  OK, which of the two prongs of a ribbon lead is audio, and which is video?
  Ever noticed that people are always free with advice when it comes to 
spending another person's money?  "Financial advisers" only do what you 
could do yourself - and charge a fee.
  "You are a tight arse; I am merely prudent."