OTA ABC HD Reception in Atlanta, GA area

JRivera · 12-27-2004, 07:30 AM

I have a quick question- I have Directv and I use a Zenith Silver Sensor for local channels. I get them all but for a week now ABC is not showing a picture or sound even though I have 90% reception. Any ideas???

AtlantaHD · 12-27-2004, 08:22 AM

I have the Direct TV OTA Atenna and is usually hit or miss, but I believe that I had your problem last week......

Is the screen just totally black? But when you hit info, it shows the listing that should be on?

If so, go to Menu, Setup, Atenna and Cable, Scan Type Off Air and STD Cable. Then press Okay and let it scan through. It will take about 2 minutes.

After it is complete, unplug recievier for 15 seconds and restart.

This should work.

Please let me know if it does or doesn't.

JRivera · 12-27-2004, 08:48 AM

Thank you for the advise. That solved the problem.

Thanks again.

GAhdNewbie · 12-27-2004, 02:39 PM

I have been having the same problem. I will try the suggested solution that was already posted. I pulled the text below straight from their website. Here is a direct link:

http://www.wsbtv.com/station/4012845/detail.html

WSB-DT Makes Required Change to Digital Encoder

POSTED: 4:59 am EST December 21, 2004

ATLANTA -- WSB-DT performed technical changes Monday to its digital encoder as part of an FCC requirement.

In order to receive WSB-DT's digital signal, viewers must force their set to go through an auto-rescan in order to recover and receive the signal.

Viewers should consult the directions for instructions on how to program the set to re-scan.

calvin · 12-29-2004, 07:46 AM

Hi. I live in the Atlanta area. I know what stations are broadcasting HD, but I was wondering if there was somewhere I could go to find out exactly which shows they broadcast in HD. Thanks.

**rbinck** · 12-29-2004, 08:33 AM

I use the Voom channel listing. It shows the local channels as well as their HD channels.

http://www.voom.com/use_it/index.shtml

click on See Today's Lineup.

JRivera · 12-29-2004, 02:20 PM

You can also try:

http://www.titantv.com

martin1 · 12-29-2004, 02:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by calvin

Hi. I live in the Atlanta area. I know what stations are broadcasting HD, but I was wondering if there was somewhere I could go to find out exactly which shows they broadcast in HD. Thanks.

Here is the one I use.
http://www.checkhd.com/

atlmark · 02-14-2005, 04:34 PM

I live in Buford, north of Atlanta, I have new Dish 811s & am wondering if anyone can suggest which OTA antenna i may need, I tried a 50.00 Jensen Indoor/ Amplified & got zilch.Has anyone in the area had success without a 200.00 outdoor monster that will P/O my Homeowners Assc.???

Thanks!

RonInBigEasy · 02-14-2005, 04:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by atlmark

I live in Buford, north of Atlanta, I have new Dish 811s & am wondering if anyone can suggest which OTA antenna i may need, I tried a 50.00 Jensen Indoor/ Amplified & got zilch.Has anyone in the area had success without a 200.00 outdoor monster that will P/O my Homeowners Assc.???

Thanks!

Go to http://www.antennaweb.org and plug in your address. It will tell you exactly what channels you should expect to receive and what type of antenna (via the color code) you'll need to pick them up. FYI, if you are only interested in receiving the digital stations that broadcast programs in HD, sort on that and it will narrow the scope to a more defined list.

atlmark · 02-15-2005, 11:31 AM

thanks Ron, antenna web says I need a large directional. it also shows that no locals are broadcasting in digital. Does that mean the analogs are not broadcsting HDTV signals? ( Fox CBS ETC?).

Also do you think a large directional will work in the attic if I can get a reasonable aim & the monster will fit to start with?

Good to see you survived Mardi Gras. I married a gal from Metarie & have 2 stepsons at LSU..

RonInBigEasy · 02-15-2005, 12:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by atlmark

thanks Ron, antenna web says I need a large directional. it also shows that no locals are broadcasting in digital. Does that mean the analogs are not broadcsting HDTV signals? ( Fox CBS ETC?).

Also do you think a large directional will work in the attic if I can get a reasonable aim & the monster will fit to start with?

Good to see you survived Mardi Gras. I married a gal from Metarie & have 2 stepsons at LSU..

Nope you are SOL for HD if the only channels you can get are analog. You can't get HD unless it's via a digital signal. I wouldn't waste any more time and effort if that's all you can get. Better pray that your area gets the green light from the network to offer HD via a satillite.

I use to live in Metairie when I first moved here. Ended up moving to what they call the "north-shore" about 10 years ago. You got a lot more bang for your buck on land where I'm at, but now the move is increasing to my side of the lake and with it the prices are climbing as well. Glad I bought when I did.

12-27-2004, 07:30 AM	#1
JRivera My plasma is High Def. Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 9	OTA ABC HD Reception in Atlanta, GA area I have a quick question- I have Directv and I use a Zenith Silver Sensor for local channels. I get them all but for a week now ABC is not showing a picture or sound even though I have 90% reception. Any ideas???

12-27-2004, 02:39 PM	#4
GAhdNewbie My plasma is High Def. Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 5	I found this on WSB's website I have been having the same problem. I will try the suggested solution that was already posted. I pulled the text below straight from their website. Here is a direct link: http://www.wsbtv.com/station/4012845/detail.html WSB-DT Makes Required Change to Digital Encoder POSTED: 4:59 am EST December 21, 2004 ATLANTA -- WSB-DT performed technical changes Monday to its digital encoder as part of an FCC requirement. In order to receive WSB-DT's digital signal, viewers must force their set to go through an auto-rescan in order to recover and receive the signal. Viewers should consult the directions for instructions on how to program the set to re-scan.

02-14-2005, 04:34 PM	#9
atlmark atlmark Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Buford Ga Age: 47 Posts: 2	new hd in Atlanta Area I live in Buford, north of Atlanta, I have new Dish 811s & am wondering if anyone can suggest which OTA antenna i may need, I tried a 50.00 Jensen Indoor/ Amplified & got zilch.Has anyone in the area had success without a 200.00 outdoor monster that will P/O my Homeowners Assc.??? Thanks!

12-27-2004, 08:22 AM	#2
AtlantaHD High Definition is the definition of life. Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 119	I have the Direct TV OTA Atenna and is usually hit or miss, but I believe that I had your problem last week...... Is the screen just totally black? But when you hit info, it shows the listing that should be on? If so, go to Menu, Setup, Atenna and Cable, Scan Type Off Air and STD Cable. Then press Okay and let it scan through. It will take about 2 minutes. After it is complete, unplug recievier for 15 seconds and restart. This should work. Please let me know if it does or doesn't.

12-27-2004, 08:48 AM	#3
JRivera My plasma is High Def. Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 9	Thank you for the advise. That solved the problem. Thanks again.

12-29-2004, 07:46 AM	#5
calvin How can anyone watch standard def? Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 22	Hi. I live in the Atlanta area. I know what stations are broadcasting HD, but I was wondering if there was somewhere I could go to find out exactly which shows they broadcast in HD. Thanks.

12-29-2004, 08:33 AM	#6
rbinck Administrator Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Katy, Texas Posts: 12,301	I use the Voom channel listing. It shows the local channels as well as their HD channels. http://www.voom.com/use_it/index.shtml click on See Today's Lineup.

12-29-2004, 02:20 PM	#7
JRivera My plasma is High Def. Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 9	You can also try: http://www.titantv.com

02-15-2005, 11:31 AM	#11
atlmark atlmark Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Buford Ga Age: 47 Posts: 2	thanks Ron, antenna web says I need a large directional. it also shows that no locals are broadcasting in digital. Does that mean the analogs are not broadcsting HDTV signals? ( Fox CBS ETC?). Also do you think a large directional will work in the attic if I can get a reasonable aim & the monster will fit to start with? Good to see you survived Mardi Gras. I married a gal from Metarie & have 2 stepsons at LSU..