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

#  Well, my daughter doesn't think so.
    After all, I paid for her new TV set (and DVD player), plus the aerial, 
and this after buying her, and her daughter, a new vacuum cleaner each.
    My Visa card balance has soared - and me being a pensioner.
    Incidentally, the new DVD player doesn't have aerial access any more. Is 
this to avoid piracy?