I live between Maple and Kleinburg, just north of Toronto (near Long. -79.58627/Lat 43.839619) at an altitude of approx. 215m (705 feet) in a forested area (mature Pine, Hemlock, Maple, etc.), receiving signals on a long range (60 mile?) outdoor antenna about 80 feet above ground level via RG59 coaxial passing through a CR7 channel 5 filter, a CR7 channel 9 filter, a CR7 FM trap and a a 30db amplifier (VHF-UHF) to a Channel Master CM7000 DTA converter. (Whew - that's a mouthful!)
I got the converter box at Christmas and REALLY appreciate this website's thorough and updated information and forums on HDTV reception. Thanks!
One problem I have encountered is I cannot receive digital signals for either Global (PSIP 41.1/Actual 65.1,) or Sun TV (PSIP/Actual 66.1) - both broadcast from the CN Tower at comparable strengths to CITYTV (PSIP 57-1/Actual 53-1) but 185 feet lower that CITY- despite being able to receive their analogue broadcasts very clearly on my tv without the CM7000;
I wonder if has anyone else encountered this or whether it is a problem with my set-up or equipment. Any comments are appreciated.
As an aside, one day during the winter while exploring the new DTV converter's range of power I was able to pick up strong signals from stations in Michigan - like WCMU-26 (PSIP 14.1,14.2, 14.3.Actual 26.1,26.2,26.3; WMYD (PSIP20.1/Actual 21.1) and WTVS (PSIP 56.1, 56.2,56.3/Actual 43.1,43.2,43.3). Unfortunately, WTVS has the same actual channel designation - 43 - as WNED in Buffalo (both PBS stations); so scanning one cancels out the other (at different aerial settings of course). That was impressive reception I thought so difficulty getting some other stations closer in Buffalo surprises me.
