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On 7/02/2012 2:41 AM, DonH wrote:
> "atec77"<atec77@hotmail.com>  wrote in message
> news:jgoi1o$o7l$2@dont-email.me...
>> 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."
>
>
>
I suspect even a draconian old fart like you might manage a gpo change , 
under $10.00 from lousy and hungrys and a couple of bucks for a new cable
  and yes you are a tightarse :P
  if you were closer I would hand you one but not going to spend postage 
on you today :P

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