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Originally Posted by tylerSC
WSOC-CR Channel 9 repeater signal will move from RF30 to RF channel 12 in September 2019 as part of the FCC repack. Reception may require rabbit ears or a good VHF antenna. I am a bit concerned because I think the UHF signal on 30 may be easier to receive. But channel 30 will be the new home for WYFF-4 transmitting from Greenville, SC. And when WYFF moves from 36 to 30, their signal may be a bit stronger since they are moving to a lower frequency assignment. But for WSOC-CR don't get rid of the rabbit ears just yet. But that may be a challenge; it remains to be seen.
Thanks. I'll see how it goes when that change comes.
Has the Spartanburg ETV station moved? I haven't gotten it for a while, but that's just the way the reception of it has always gone.
But if you are in more of a fringe area, I would recommend the Marathon Antenna from Free Signal TV. It is the exact same antenna as the Antop 400BV EXCEPT the amplifier is a built in preamp rather than the inline amp that comes with the Antop. The Antop is better for suburban areas because the inline amp has adjustable gain and won't overload or overpower strong signals which can cause dropouts.
Thanks. I'll see how it goes when that change comes.
Has the Spartanburg ETV station moved? I haven't gotten it for a while, but that's just the way the reception of it has always gone.
WRET, the Spartanburg ETV channel 49 has signed off the air and no longer broadcasts on RF43. They now share the Channel 29 signal of the Greenville ETV station, WNTV, which broadcasts on RF9. You will now need a good VHF antenna to receive SCETV from Greenville-Spartanburg. Your TV will now receive both 29 and 49 from the same Greenville signal. The Spartanburg signal is gone. Next year they will move to RF8, but will be increasing power. Also SCETV channel 30 from Rock Hill will move from 15 to 34 and increase power, so you should be able to receive the Rock Hill signal in Gaston and Cleveland counties.
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WRET, the Spartanburg ETV channel 49 has signed off the air and no longer broadcasts on RF43. They now share the Channel 29 signal of the Greenville ETV station, WNTV, which broadcasts on RF9. You will now need a good VHF antenna to receive SCETV from Greenville-Spartanburg. Your TV will now receive both 29 and 49 from the same Greenville signal. The Spartanburg signal is gone. Next year they will move to RF8, but will be increasing power. Also SCETV channel 30 from Rock Hill will move from 15 to 34 and increase power, so you should be able to receive the Rock Hill signal in Gaston and Cleveland counties.
Thanks.
It's annoying that the FCC is moving stations back onto VHF. Maybe they're getting a kickback from antenna manufacturers.
It's annoying that the FCC is moving stations back onto VHF. Maybe they're getting a kickback from antenna manufacturers.
VHF is problematic for digital TV reception. It is more subject to noise and interference which will block reception or cause dropouts. UHF seems to perform better. Unless the correct transmission methods are achieved in terms of tower height and power level. If the signal to noise ratio is off, signals may not be decoded. And the proper balance seems difficult to achieve with digital VHF. So a low power VHF translator signal may be to weak for many to receive. Although on paper the coverage area seems better than the current WSOC repeater signal on RF30. It remains to be seen what may happen when they move to RF12. Although their main WSOC signal may be a bit stronger as the move from RF34 to RF19, according to the dipole theory in the UHF band.
Location: The place where the road & the sky collide
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Originally Posted by tylerSC
VHF is problematic for digital TV reception. It is more subject to noise and interference which will block reception or cause dropouts. UHF seems to perform better. Unless the correct transmission methods are achieved in terms of tower height and power level. If the signal to noise ratio is off, signals may not be decoded. And the proper balance seems difficult to achieve with digital VHF. So a low power VHF translator signal may be to weak for many to receive. Although on paper the coverage area seems better than the current WSOC repeater signal on RF30. It remains to be seen what may happen when they move to RF12. Although their main WSOC signal may be a bit stronger as the move from RF34 to RF19, according to the dipole theory in the UHF band.
I usually get 34 reliably but that can vary with weather conditions. To be honest, 30 has had issues for the past year.
Wow. Ya'll are all talking Greek to me. I have tried two different indoor antennas and am still having problems getting WBTV (3.1) and WSOC (9.1) and WCNC (36.1).
I have tried putting the antenna in two different windows based on antenna web and eventually I can get each channel.
Just wondering if I should splurge for the $143 antenna that has been recommended or suffer thru hoping the signals will get stronger soon.
I do have a lot of trees in the back yard but I am located in central/south Charlotte and according to antenna web I am within 30 miles of all the channels.
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Wow. Ya'll are all talking Greek to me. I have tried two different indoor antennas and am still having problems getting WBTV (3.1) and WSOC (9.1) and WCNC (36.1).
I have tried putting the antenna in two different windows based on antenna web and eventually I can get each channel.
Just wondering if I should splurge for the $143 antenna that has been recommended or suffer thru hoping the signals will get stronger soon.
I do have a lot of trees in the back yard but I am located in central/south Charlotte and according to antenna web I am within 30 miles of all the channels.
Seriously, I originally had a lot of problems with reception until I built a little "tower" & put the antenna on the top. Poof! Like magic I was getting reception. It's not great looking, but it works to elevate it. Try holding the antenna up high & try moving it before you go to the trouble.
Costco has the Winegard F5500 Amplified indoor antenna for $34.99. You could give that a try. On the correct side of the house it should get most channels. I get interference during the day but all of the locals except WTVI come in for me at night. I'm not home much during the day so that's not a big deal for me.
Thanks guys! I am going to try lots of different places with my antenna and see if that helps. You should see what I have to do to get the Panthers game.
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