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Originally Posted by ccoleman
One huge problem.
I am getting absolutely NO reception on ATSC stations... but there are supposed to be several Digital TV stations broadcasting in this city (montreal)... ?!?!
Any tips for getting better reception ??!!!!!!!
Anybody else in Montreal ???????
EDIT: I should note that I'm using an indoor VHF / UHF combo antenna which allows the Twinhan to receive the analog NTSC versions of the stations just fine.
From what I hear, many of these analog stations are also broadcasting simultaneously in digital... BUT WHY DOES MY TWINHAN CARD RECEIVE NOTHING in digital ?!?!?!?! |
Perhaps a dumb question, but are you attempting to tune the proper channel numbers? Ie the digital channels are on different channels. Check out:
http://www.fcc.gov/fcc-bin/tvq?state...&slon2=&size=9
The digital channels aren't much harder to receive than the analog, but it does seem like you need to have a directional antenna, and it needs to be aimed carefully. I can get reception on channels that don't come in clear for the VHF analog, but if I move my antenna 10 deg in aim, then I lose reception. I think this is because most digital stations are UHF, and UHF is pretty much line of sight while VHF signals do a bit of curving around obstacles, and/or bouncing off hills and buildings, etc. Ie if you are trying to just scan for channels, it may not find them if your aim isn't correct.
Anyway, I think you'l need a directional antenna. A good uhf antenna isn't very big, and can even be mounted indoors. Mine is only about 3' long.