[NLRS] OT DTV question

[Bruce Richardson]

Hey, I've missed the boat (so far). Where do I go or who do
I see to get a converter for my TV?  Any suggestions?
Bruce W9FZ

> -----Original Message-----
> From: nlrs-bounces at mailman.qth.net 
> [mailto:nlrs-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Richard
Clem
> Sent: Wednesday, November 19, 2008 9:45 PM
> To: nlrs at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: [NLRS] OT DTV question
> 
> 
> 
> 
> Well, it's only semi-off topic, since it does involve UHF 
> antennas.  :-)
> 
> I wonder if any of the UHF experts on the list can give me
an 
> idea of whether this is worth the trouble!
> 
> I got my free converter from the government.  As JFK said,

> "ask not what you can do for your country--ask them for a 
> free TV converter!"  Anyway, I'm quite impressed with the 
> local offerings, and this will be a good excuse to dump 
> cable.  However, the more options, the better.
> 
> I'm located in St. Paul, and according to tvfool.com, from
my 
> location, in addition to the local channels, WHWC-DT is 62

> miles from my location.  This is the Wisconsin Public TV 
> affilliate in Menomonie.  They are on channel 27, and 
> according to tvfool.com, they are about 2 dB above the
noise.
> 
> Also, the Shoreview towers are about 5 miles away, and
almost 
> visible. 
> KTCI-DT is adjacent on channel 26, and about 57 dB
stronger.  
> The two signals are pretty much at a 90 degree angle to
each other.
> 
> It would be nice to get a couple more programs, if it's
feasible.
> 
> Do you think I can pull in the Wisconsin station without 
> getting too elaborate?  Would a commercial corner
reflector 
> antenna do the trick?  Or do you think the signal is too
weak 
> and/or too much adjacent channel QRM to pull it off?
> 
> TNX & 73!
> Rick, W0IS
> 
> 
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