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| Topic: | Toronto & Buffalo HDTV reception... This thread has 3494 replies. Displaying posts 181 through 195. |
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| Post 181 made on Thursday May 5, 2005 at 18:46 |
On 05/04/05 23:58 ET, Daniel Tonks said...
I just checked, PBS is coming in fine (43-1 HD,
43-2 SD & 43-3 "Think Bright"). Also, I only have
ABC 38-1 as normal. Thanks Daniel. I rechecked the samsung and it works fine with all 3 channels. The hdtv wonder is the only one not picking up the HD channel. I'm guessing that it's time for a fresh install. Thanks again, rbq
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| Post 182 made on Saturday May 7, 2005 at 15:58 |
I have a dish 6000, do I require a satellite signal for the receiver to work? Im just too lazy to hookup a dish right now.
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| OP | Post 183 made on Saturday May 7, 2005 at 19:18 |
Daniel Tonks Wrangler of Remotes |
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Think the OTA portion should be fine.
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| Post 184 made on Monday May 9, 2005 at 17:13 |
Well after gathering much info on this forum which was a big help I thought I would post my info to help other people making the move to HD.
Thanks to everyone on here first of all without your info I would have had a lot more difficultiy.
Here is my info.
South of Guelph of Ontario torwards highway 401.
60 foot tower: Channel Master Crossfire 3671 (Top Model)
Channel Master Amp 7777
Channel Master Roter 9537
Sanyo 27 " HDTV intergrated digital and analog tuner (Walmart 600 bucks)
Anyway locked in stations Saturday Sunday night.
PBS Buffalo (3 channels )
ABC Buffalo (1 channel)
CBS Buffalo (2 channels)
NBC Buffalo (1 channel)
Fox Buffalo (2 channels)
UPN Buffalo (2 channels)
Rock Solid all of the above
PBS Erie (1 channel) - Rock solid
ABC Erie (1 channel) - shaky
Fox Erie (1 channel) - shaky at times
CBC Toronto
Ch 9 Toronto
Toronto 1
CBLFT Toronto
City - HD
All rock solid.
So all in all pretty good results
Thanks again.
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| Post 185 made on Monday May 9, 2005 at 21:15 |
On 05/04/05 18:00 ET, maddawg said...
I'm located in Scarborough Markham & Sheppard
area. What would be the recommended atenna to
pick Buffalo HDTV stations? Hi Maddawg, If you live more than 60 miles from the Buffalo transmitters, which you do, you must get as much elevation on the antenna as possible. Even the highest gain antenna cannot pick up signals blocked by the curvature of the earth. I'm using the Antennas Direct DB8 [Link: antennasdirect.com] in downtown Oakville. I receive 18 very-stable digital channels. The DB8 has very flexible aiming characteristics which is a benefit if you are not using a rotor. If you are, an antenna like the Antennas Direct 91XG [Link: antennasdirect.com] will get you more range. I am not using a preamp. My antenna is 50' above ground and faces south. I receive all Toronto and Buffalo-area stations and 2 Rochester stations. Regards, Nick This message was edited by nickmosh on 05/10/05 00:33 ET.
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| Post 186 made on Monday May 16, 2005 at 19:48 |
Guys,
What is the Best UHF outdoor antenna for HDTV ? Live in Hamilton Mountain.
grego
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| OP | Post 187 made on Thursday May 19, 2005 at 07:32 |
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On 04/28/05 16:59 ET, DeadAir said...
CBC will be broadcasting the following native
HD programs;
Saturday, May 21, Star Wars 1: Phantom Menace
Sunday, May 22, Star Wars 2: Attack of the Clones Just a reminder that this is coming up in a couple days. Interesting that CBC has Episode 1 on Saturday, as Fox isn't showing that, only Episode 2 on Sunday.
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| Post 188 made on Thursday May 19, 2005 at 09:13 |
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On 05/19/05 07:32 ET, Daniel Tonks said...
Just a reminder that this is coming up in a couple
days. Interesting that CBC has Episode 1 on Saturday,
as Fox isn't showing that, only Episode 2 on Sunday. Fox had Episode 1 last week but was not HD :(
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| OP | Post 189 made on Thursday May 19, 2005 at 16:02 |
Daniel Tonks Wrangler of Remotes |
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CBC's still claiming HD... so we can hope!
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| Post 190 made on Saturday May 21, 2005 at 00:04 |
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What is on Fox HD sub 3 from 9:55-10 ???
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| OP | Post 191 made on Saturday May 21, 2005 at 05:05 |
Daniel Tonks Wrangler of Remotes |
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Don't know if anyone's noticed, but CBC has a schedule available now that shows what's HD and what's widescreen. Look for it on [Link: cbc.ca]
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| OP | Post 192 made on Sunday May 22, 2005 at 07:36 |
Daniel Tonks Wrangler of Remotes |
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Well, Star Wars Episode 1 was indeed shown in HD CBC... however it wasn't OAR and seemed closer to DVD quality. Sound was excellent, and I saw no broadcast issues. Looking forward to Episode 2 tonight.
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| Post 193 made on Monday May 23, 2005 at 10:20 |
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On 05/22/05 07:36 ET, Daniel Tonks said...
Well, Star Wars Episode 1 was indeed shown in
HD CBC... however it wasn't OAR and seemed closer
to DVD quality. Sound was excellent, and I saw
no broadcast issues. Looking forward to Episode
2 tonight. How did Attack of the Clones look in OTA HDTV? I checked into it on CBC SDTV (not HDTV) cable and it was letterboxed.
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| OP | Post 194 made on Tuesday May 24, 2005 at 05:47 |
Daniel Tonks Wrangler of Remotes |
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Looked better than Phantom Menace. Much sharper picture (this LOOKED like HD) and great sound. It was still 1.78:1 instead of 2.35:1, however, and seemed to have twice as many commerical breaks.
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| Post 195 made on Tuesday May 24, 2005 at 17:46 |
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Daniel,
Can you elaborate on this "was still 1.78:1 instead of 2.35:1".
Just not that familiar with these numbers.
-Don B
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