Recent content by ogorek

I rechecked the quality and maybe I exaggerated a bit about the poor picture quality. Picture could be a bit more sharper, but mostly the written text on the screen is a bit fuzzy. I think any receiver with HDMI output will make a huge improvement over the current composite cable hookup. For...

No the issue is with my UHF antenna. My cheap 8 bay works fine for all UHF channels but not for WVNY 22. People have good results with CM4228 in receiving VHF 13. This, and perhaps a good pre-amp, might be the only solution as going with separate VHF-Hi antenna for one channel is not practical...

Yes, EPG is working fine on CTV and CBC. No issues at all.

Hey Magic the simplest solution would be to just help the technologically challenged neighbour with his OTA setup. This would make the neighbour happy and it would break the ice between you two. Who knows maybe this would lead to lasting friendship. The neighbour would come over daily for more...

Thanks for the input. This is exactly the problem. The picture quality was not bad on CRT TV, but on LCD it is not ideal. I would like to get it to the level of 480i or SD on OTA antenna. I will look into getting micro HD.

I don't know if using two amps would not degrade the signal rather than amplify it. I don't have a pre-amp. I have a $20 GE 25db amp at the end of the cable run inside the house. From the amp I have a Channel Plus 2532 2-way splitter/combiner delivering the signal to two TVs. At the end of one...

Yes it is nice to see CW on WPTZ in 720p. Don't watch much tv, but it's nice to see more channels in HD. Strange thing with WPTZ when they have problems or do modifications, on Samsung TVs they transmit only on real channel 14 with no epg. This only happens on Samsung. When everything goes back...

I watch few FTA channels on Galaxy 19 (97w). The channels are in standard definition. I am using an old Fortec Star Lifetime Classic NA receiver connected with composite A/V cable. Would the picture quality improve somewhat if I would use HD receiver with HDMI connection? I know that picture...

I can not find BYU channel on Galaxy 28/Ku. The transponder also does not scan in. I have 36" dish pointed at SES1 101w with second lnb clamped to it for 97w. I used magic bracket for 89w on the same dish. ABC News Now was coming in fine but no BYU transponder. I setup a second smaller dish...

Money aside, signal strength (bandwidth, signal fluctuation), radiation (however small but adds up ), security, wire is your best bet.

You can not go wrong with Sony. Had Insignia DVD recorder with NTSC tuner. It worked fine for many years. People complained that the recorder is a peace of garbage, but the key to success was patience. The player started slowly. Give it time and it recorded beautifully, rush it and it would...

Although now days people go wireless, I believe wire works best. Just to add my thoughts to mikes instructions which is all you really need. I mounted my router in the basement and pulled Cat5e to every room in the house. I bought 300 feet of Cat5e cable, RJ45 connectors, crimping tool, regular...

Ah yes NASA tv. I use to watch it with the kids when it was available. For your information 2010 model year Sony blu-ray players have NASA app with NASA programing. It is not the same as NASA tv channel but it is not bad. I think it should be available nation wide as one of PBS's sub channels...

You have a 39" dish so you are limited to Ku band. For local programing invest in good OTA tv antenna. For $50 you can have many HD channels. Like Iceberg said good receiver with original firmware will last you many years. I have an "old" Fortec Liftime Ultra and Liftime Classic. For my needs...

With all this equipment it sounds as money is no issue. Go for regular DBS subscription service with professional install and save your self the headache. Like others have said, FTA is a hobby. Many stations are here today gone tomorrow.