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Digital TV maps

Post by TC on 8/28/2009, 7:00 am

I came across this web site put out by the gov't. It has mucho info on the digital transition; including maps that show you where the TV station towers are located, what their compass headings are, their signal strengths, etc. I tried it out by putting in our local zip code and was really impressed with the detailed info. You should check it out...

http://www.fcc.gov/mb/engineering/maps/

I think this would be an excellent tool for those of us who try to get local OTA TV stations while away from home base!

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Re: Digital TV maps

Post by Scruffy and Tater on 8/28/2009, 8:06 am

TC,
Thanks for the website. I've added it to my favorites.

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Post by moo2613 on 9/2/2009, 3:28 am

This would be a good link to put on the link page "link" page

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Post by jetskier on 9/2/2009, 5:12 am

Beware, they are not 100% accurate! This has been discussed in the satellite forums. When I put in my zip code 89423 and then drag the "pin" to my actually location. It says no signal for FOX. What is not in the database is the on-channel repeater FOX has on the top of a 10000ft peak that the FCC hasn't included in their calculations. The on-channel repeater can extend the signal from the primary transmitter and still be on the same frequency.

The one station I wish I could get is PBS. On Dish, I get the downres'd SD version of the original HD program. I about 500 ft too far east of the signal (blocked by a hill behind my house) to get the OTA feed from Reno.

I know there are other areas in the country with the same issues.

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