Posted by AG in IN on October 27, 2013 at 08:40:17 from (67.236.88.212):
In Reply to: OT local TV channels posted by js305 on October 27, 2013 at 07:35:53:
js305 said: (quoted from post at 15:35:53 10/27/13)
Channels 2-6 don't exist any more.
Incorrect. Although sparsely populated today compared to analog's time, there are many digital stations still broadcasting on real channels 2-6/Low band VHF.
There are 39 full-power digital stations in the US still broadcasting on channels 2-6, and 165 low power digital stations broadcasting on those allotments. This doesn't count LPTV analog stations, either. Most broadcasters have stayed away from digital broadcasting on channels 2-6 (and even 7-13) because of noise issues interfering with signal reception on the viewer's end. For example, with each lightning strike, you used to get a crack of static on the tv with analog, now you can loose the signal for several seconds with digital. Electrical appliances can cause major issues, too. There's all kinds of issues with people trying to use indoor antennas for VHF, especially low band and getting nowhere. Channels 2-6 also are effected more by certain atmospheric conditions.
Fun fact: channel 6 analog has long been popular for it's "Franken-FM" characteristic of the audio broadcasting at 87.75 on the FM dial. Several channel 6 analog LPTV stations are holding out until the very end, or as long as reasonably possible to convert to digital because, although this could be made to continue with the digital tv conversion, the FCC won't let them and has closed that loophole. These stations probably have as many or more radio listeners as they do tv viewers.
AG
This post was edited by AG in IN at 14:52:22 10/27/13.
We sell tractor parts! We have the parts you need to repair your tractor - the right parts. Our low prices and years of research make us your best choice when you need parts. Shop Online Today. [ About Us ]
Today's Featured Article - Earthmaster Project Progress Just a little update on my Earthmaster......it's back from the dead! I pulled the head, and soaked the stuck valves with mystery oil overnight, re-installed the head, and bingo, the compression returned. But alas, my carb foiled me again, it would fire a second then flood out. After numerous dead ends for a replacement carb, I went to work fixing mine.I soldered new floats on the float arm, they came from an old motorcycle carb, replaced the packing on the throttle shaft with o-rings, cut new ga
... [Read Article]
Latest Ad:
1964 I-H 140 tractor with cultivators and sidedresser. Starts and runs good. Asking 2650. CALL RON AT 502-319-1952
[More Ads]
All Rights Reserved. Reproduction of any part of this website, including design and content, without written permission is strictly prohibited. Trade Marks and Trade Names contained and used in this Website are those of others, and are used in this Website in a descriptive sense to refer to the products of others. Use of this Web site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement and Privacy Policy
TRADEMARK DISCLAIMER: Tradenames and Trademarks referred to within Yesterday's Tractor Co. products and within the Yesterday's Tractor Co. websites are the property of their respective trademark holders. None of these trademark holders are affiliated with Yesterday's Tractor Co., our products, or our website nor are we sponsored by them. John Deere and its logos are the registered trademarks of the John Deere Corporation. Agco, Agco Allis, White, Massey Ferguson and their logos are the registered trademarks of AGCO Corporation. Case, Case-IH, Farmall, International Harvester, New Holland and their logos are registered trademarks of CNH Global N.V.
