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Re: Drongo goes Digital

#672
From: atec77
Date: Tue, 07 Feb 2012 23:36
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On 8/02/2012 4:30 AM, DonH wrote:
> "atec77"<atec77@hotmail.com>  wrote in message
> news:jgpuee$tv1$1@dont-email.me...
>> On 7/02/2012 2:41 AM, DonH wrote:
>>> "atec77"<atec77@hotmail.com>   wrote in message
>>> news:jgoi1o$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,


>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>> 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?


  I don't know at this point , will be making  a review and purchase of 
the dvd when my new LG70" 4k arrives in a few weeks , can'  see the 
point of such measures when copy work is simply on a pc
>
>


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Subject: Re: Drongo goes Digital
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