Invercargill area and FreeviewHD

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hytek

32 posts

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#85702 23-Jun-2011 20:28

From June the Invercargill area will be enjoying FreeviewHD
http://www.radio.gen.nz/2011/04/freeviewhd-for-invercargill.html
and as you can see the mast is up
http://www.flickr.com/photos/hy-tek/5854839769
and there's been some signs of testing on 594mhz but as you can see gore and a lot of southland is not going to get coverage :(
http://www.freeviewnz.tv/images/uploads/pdfs/Invercargill.pdf
Sorry there guys, (Im in Invercargill) :)

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39 posts

Geek

#485177 23-Jun-2011 20:57

It is nearly the end of June, do you know if there is an exact date yet for broadcasting to start?

Also would I be able to pick up Freeview using an indoor vhf/uhf antenna or will I have to connect to aerial on roof. Thinking of bedrooms etc where it'snot always convenient or possible to connect to outside aerials

amford

92 posts

Master Geek

#485205 23-Jun-2011 21:38

Thanks for the update!
Been waiting for awhile. I still don't think it will entice me away from sky.

Spyware

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#485216 23-Jun-2011 21:59

AliMac: It is nearly the end of June, do you know if there is an exact date yet for broadcasting to start?

Also would I be able to pick up Freeview using an indoor vhf/uhf antenna or will I have to connect to aerial on roof. Thinking of bedrooms etc where it'snot always convenient or possible to connect to outside aerials

Oddly TV transmission systems aren't actually designed for your convenience. My guess is that if you are within 5 km of said transmitter you may get indoor reception but I could be way off with. If you can't see the transmitter if you walk outside you obviously have no hope given its low power.

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AliMac

39 posts

Geek

#485227 23-Jun-2011 22:24

I was nearly that close to Forest Hill growing up, but that not going to help me now lol. Guess I will have to spend my time trolling Geekzone instead of watching tv then

DaMo73

121 posts

Master Geek

#485228 23-Jun-2011 22:24

I'm glad someone from down here has finally posted some pics and given some info.

I can tell you now that JDA has told me that it will be by the end of June but, of course, if s*** happens then there may be the odd delay.

And in regards to signal testing I picked up the channels this evening on UHF 32, 34 and 36 very briefly so those signals could be up permanently any day now.

The only issue I have with them installing the transmitter @ Forest Hill is that areas like Wyndham and Otautau miss out entirely. I just don't understand why they couldn't have installed it at Hedgehope and even one of my friends on Facebook by the name of Andrew Joll posted a blog detailing why it would have been better for it to be at Hedgehope.

hytek

32 posts

Geek

#485317 24-Jun-2011 09:54

And in regards to signal testing I picked up the channels this evening on UHF 32, 34 and 36 very briefly so those signals could be up permanently any day now.

They are runing hot to day , only carriers no pics, or sound as off yet :(

TVWORKS LIMITED ch32 @ 562mhz
TELEVISION NEW ZEALAND LTD ch 34 @578mhz
JOHNSTON DICK & ASSOCIATES LTD ch 38 @594

The only issue I have with them installing the transmitter @ Forest Hill is that areas like Wyndham and Otautau miss out entirely. I just don't understand why they couldn't have installed it at Hedgehope and even one of my friends on Facebook by the name of Andrew Joll posted a blog detailing why it would have been better for it to be at Hedgehope.

as in the 1st post :)
http://www.radio.gen.nz/2011/04/freeviewhd-for-invercargill.html
As far as to getting it with an inside aerial don’t know yet, I would be saying no as I cant with the coat hanger on my TV, its get 10 bars with my roof aerial and only one bar with the old sky aerial inside the house looking out a window. :)

wellygary

8315 posts

Uber Geek

#485329 24-Jun-2011 10:19

DaMo73:
The only issue I have with them installing the transmitter @ Forest Hill is that areas like Wyndham and Otautau miss out entirely. I just don't understand why they couldn't have installed it at Hedgehope and even one of my friends on Facebook by the name of Andrew Joll posted a blog detailing why it would have been better for it to be at Hedgehope.

My understanding is that it basically came down to $$$, Culture and Heritage wanted the most coverage for the least amount of $$ spent for the entire nation wide digital expansion.

Using alternative sites (JDA) may save enough money to allow an whole additional town to be added to the rollout, So yes you lose some coverage, but you make up for it with more coverage in other new areas. -but it still doesn't help the people who on the outskirts.

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DaMo73

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Master Geek

#485384 24-Jun-2011 11:50

TVWORKS LIMITED ch32 @ 562mhz
TELEVISION NEW ZEALAND LTD ch 34 @578mhz
JOHNSTON DICK & ASSOCIATES LTD ch 38 @594

Shouldn't that be Ch 36 on 594? :)

AliMac

39 posts

Geek

#485424 24-Jun-2011 12:31

Hope its a metal coat hanger and not a plastic one you're using :) Guess I'll be putting holes in walls for cables then.

DaMo73

121 posts

Master Geek

#485427 24-Jun-2011 12:33

AliMac: It is nearly the end of June, do you know if there is an exact date yet for broadcasting to start?

Should be before the 30th but glitches can always occur which will then delay any planned launch.

bjorn

192 posts

Master Geek

#485501 24-Jun-2011 14:39

Just did a channel scan on the ps3

Singal strength on the first 2 was 95% and 100% on the 3rd

Wonder when broadcasting will start.. probably not today I guess.

DaMo73

121 posts

Master Geek

#485513 24-Jun-2011 14:59

I would assume, and don't quote me on this, that it most likely might be Sunday or Monday at best.

But, of course, we'll all find out when we do channel scans I guess.

hytek

32 posts

Geek

#486588 27-Jun-2011 20:55

cleggy2 said @
Reply # 486491 posted on 27-Jun-2011 16:25

"TVNZ1 and 2 are up on terrestrial at the moment from Forest Hill. Crystal clear. "

And I missed it , had to work :(

bjorn

192 posts

Master Geek

#486624 27-Jun-2011 22:27

We must be getting close to going live :D

hytek

32 posts

Geek

#487549 29-Jun-2011 20:24

Tomorrow is still an option. June ain't over quite yet Is it ?
So thats more or less 27hrs 38mins or so yo go.

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