... You hit it right on the head, Steve. According to the maintenance supervisor on duty tonight, our digital is the 601 SDI standard. He said that's the...
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jim_schaufler <ttj...
jim_schaufler
Jan 2, 2003 6:23 am
I am new to this group and the "HD World",so any advice you can give me would be greatly appreciated. I just bought a new Hitachi 57xwx20b and was excited...
3356
bryn4ne
Jan 2, 2003 8:52 am
I'd say you have a better chance than most in San Ramon judging by your location. Your up a bit from the valley far enough away from the Western Ridges it...
3357
bryn4ne
Jan 2, 2003 9:01 am
I know this is pretty off topic for an HDTV forum, but I know there are some people here who are general RF hobbyists and have built antennas among other...
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Brad Houser
bradhouser
Jan 2, 2003 4:40 pm
The ARRL has a book on Antennas. Here are some links http://www.old555.com/LPE/unit/892DD678B03EE34F.shtml http://www.antennex.com/shack/Feb01/antbook.htm ...
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Jay Slupesky <jay_...
Jay_Slupesky
Jan 2, 2003 5:56 pm
Jim, I'm in Pleasanton. My antenna installer couldn't get me anything from San Francisco, but he was able to get me the CBS and ABC stations from Sacramento....
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Greg Turner
gturner
Jan 2, 2003 6:28 pm
Jay, Where in Pleasanton are you located. I'm also in Pleasanton, near the Stoneridge Mall. I've yet to try OTA considering I'm up against the hills on the...
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davedarche <ddarch...
davedarche
Jan 2, 2003 6:30 pm
Hi Derek, I also live in Belmont, in the lower foothills, about 6 blocks above the El Camino. I have a large UHF Yagi on a 15' mast, pointed to Sutro and a...
3362
davedarche <ddarch...
davedarche
Jan 2, 2003 6:34 pm
Hi all, I read a recent press release that someone on this forum (or possibly another AV formum) had referenced, indicating the AFC playoffs would be broadcast...
3363
bryn4ne
Jan 2, 2003 6:47 pm
Jay, please put your info in the group's reception database. The more info we get about fringe locations the better. Bryn4ne ... From: Jay Slupesky...
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bryn4ne
Jan 2, 2003 6:51 pm
Not so hot for SF if your within a couple of miles of the west hills, but you might be good for Sacramento. Bryn4ne ... From: Greg Turner To:...
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Tom Morrow <tmorro...
tmorrow_us
Jan 2, 2003 7:23 pm
I have a CM 4228 antenna that I'm not using and want to sell. I bought it about 4 months ago to try and get HDTV from my condo patio, but was unsuccessful...
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Peter Cold
petercold
Jan 2, 2003 7:31 pm
The AFC playoffs will be in HD (1080i) starting next weekend (not the wild card games). The games will be on CBS. ABC is doing the Superbowl in HD (720p) ......
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Milt Frankel
milt9us
Jan 2, 2003 7:32 pm
try "ccradio.com". they have a lot of am antennas. ... _________________________________________________________________ Add photos to your e-mail with MSN 8....
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Leo G. Divingracia III
ldivinag
Jan 2, 2003 7:33 pm
... CBS is doing the AFc divsional (NOT WILDCARD) playoffs in 1080. ABC is doing the raiders/niners super bowl in 720p... ;) meanwhile FAUX is doing the...
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Jay Slupesky <jay_...
Jay_Slupesky
Jan 2, 2003 8:20 pm
Hi Greg, I'm on the southwest side of Pleasanton, near the intersection of Sunol Blvd. and Bernal Ave. The Sacramento CBS and ABC stations come in very well...
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Jay Slupesky <jay_...
Jay_Slupesky
Jan 2, 2003 8:31 pm
Bryn4ne, As you wish. I entered my info into the database. Jay ... more info we get about fringe locations the better. ... anything...
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bryn4ne
Jan 2, 2003 9:34 pm
Thanks Jay. Looks like you're pretty well bloked for Sutro, but good to see you can get Sac. No luck with KTXL (FOX) on 55 or KQCA (WB) on 46? Bryn4ne ... ...
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Matt Dralle
dralle1
Jan 2, 2003 10:01 pm
HTPC Enthusiasts, I posted my thoughts on the MyHD card below a few days ago and indicated that I would follow up with additional information when my HiPix...
3373
sjfxl <sjfxl@...>
sjfxl
Jan 2, 2003 11:03 pm
Hi I'm new to the list, although I've been reading about six hours now! I just got the Sony 40XBR800, wasn't looking for something like that but got a good...
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Javier Henderson
lu1bui2002
Jan 2, 2003 11:06 pm
... "Monday" No further details on which Monday, however... I've been waiting for one of these for a while, and the target ship date has slipped several times....
3375
Derek Wichmann
beattris
Jan 2, 2003 11:11 pm
FYI, you can pick up the HDV420 in Brandsmart electronic stores in Florida right now for $298. I happended to have a friend visiting there so it worked out...
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bryn4ne
Jan 2, 2003 11:21 pm
Really depends on what programing you like, I hardly ever watch the locals, but watch HBO HD on DirecTV all the time. If you want something used the RCA...
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bryn4ne
Jan 2, 2003 11:45 pm
A couple of finer points I forgot to mention is that the DTC-100 only has a VGA output for HD, you will need a transcoder for about $100 more to convert to...
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Cynthia & Joe
meetthehubers
Jan 2, 2003 11:58 pm
I have a HIPIX and it works well. I have never had any trouble with computer freezes. I don't know what your problem might be, but if you haven't tried a...
3379
E Frank Ball
efball3
Jan 3, 2003 12:07 am
From the NYTimes: Pact Lifts an Obstacle to HDTV Transition By ERIC A. TAUB T HE switch from analog to digital high-definition television has been slow and...
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Randy Bergen
Randy.Bergen@...
Jan 3, 2003 1:49 am
Wow that is a good price. I paid $2650 for mine. Are you sure you got a 800 and not a 700?...
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sjfxl <sjfxl@...>
sjfxl
Jan 3, 2003 3:48 am
Thanks for all the quick feedback. I did for now pick up the Zenith to try it out. Working well, I get about 10 channels with rabbit ears...
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bryn4ne
Jan 3, 2003 4:05 am
From what I've dealt with in the past you're pretty much stuck with how it is broadcast if it is in HD. Most sets/tuners cannot alter the formatting of HD...
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Mike Iimura <miimu...
miimura
Jan 3, 2003 5:14 am
You've discovered the biggest weakness with Sony 4:3 HiScan TVs. For any 1080i signal it will ALWAYS turn on the V-Compression. When the station upconverts...
