The iKonvert brings in all network channels but not PBS. The TV it is attached to will see the PBS channels fine. Why can't it find PBS channels?
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Not sure. I have a powered antenna attached to the iKonvert. Maybe that makes a difference.
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PBS in the Phoenix Valley transmits down in the old VHF freq. around 150-180 whereas the others are up in the UHF ranges 400 on up. Messing about with the antenna will pick up the PBS' channel 8-1, 8-2, 8-3, and 8-4 FM classical radio on the video signal.
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Most likely the antenna needs to be adjusted for that channel. Adjusting would be pointing it in the direction of the PBS station. A google search of "TV signal locator" will give you some tools to see direction and distance for each station. The FCC site will show you where your PBS station is based on your ZIP code. http://transition.fcc.gov/mb/engineering/dtvmaps/
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I said in my earlier post that I did everything I could which meant I rescanned and also tried the newly purchased more powerful antenna. I received all the stations clearly but not the digital signals. I am in a metropolis city. This tv evidently does not pick up digital signals. I did get over the air signals from the first day I bought it but the question was if it would pick up digital signals after Feb. 17. Even after recanning the test today proved to me that with or without an antenna the tv does not pick up digital signals in a big metropolis area with many tv stations.
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the Tv is not recieving a truue digital signal.... you must connect thru the HDMI or colorstream ports and ALSO have a true digital signal coming in to get a 1080p on start up.... most DVD's (not blue ray) can not generate true 1080... and some cable networks you need a 1080 converter..... dish satelite or digital over the air should draw a 1080 response.. hope that helps... PS: my Tv works great... and has since I bought it.. Joe
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That's a tough question, Joyce. I don't know where you are and it makes all the difference. You should check to see what the numbers are of the main channels, CBS, NBC, ABC, etc., plus what your local PBS channels are in your area. I'm in the intermountain west.
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Thanks for the kind response. Unfortunately, none of the efforts resulted in this TV to scan all digital and analog channels under the same "digital and analog channel search" function.Amazon.com support was excellent in sending a new replacement with just a simple phone call, as this unit apparently has a faulty tuner.
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Yes, just have the TV setting to the other input (rather than watching from the HDD/DVD player) I am actually watching TV right now and channel surfing while the player is recording Mystery from PBS)
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I asked Samsung an additional question - which I will share - I have only basic cable (no box) and the PIP will NOT WORK AT ALL!!! When I reverse cables (i.e. DVD player) I can tell the PIP works. Samsung failed to identify that one MUST HAVE a paid for cable box. Contact with them has resulted in NO ANSWER!!!
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I use it w/ DIRECTV hook up in lin move the sat dish get a beep move until i find my DIRECTV Netwerk satelite. Couldn't do it with/out it
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"We have several low-powered local TV stations that do not have to convert to digital next year."I've checked the schedule for the PBS station in my area, and it appears that most of the time the program that is broadcast on the analog transmitter is _not_ duplicated on a digital channel. So even though they have both analog and digital transmitters, you will likely miss a program you want to watch if you don't have access to the analog signal.Therefore that's another reason that analog pass-through is important.
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Is there a reason that you don't want to use the coaxial input on the TV? The signal from the TV station transmitter is in HDTV format.(1080 DPI) Unless it a monitor TV, then you will have to get a DVT to HDMI converter.
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Check your dish's signal strength - a booster isn't going to solve your problem IMHO. I have DirecTV, so speaking from experience. Perhaps your dish isn't aligned properly (it happens) or something is blocking the signal or the cable ends from the dish to the multiswitch are loose. I have runs to multiple TV's, one of which is over 50' - no signal loss at all. Also check the connections from the channel box to your TV, if this comes loose, you can get a weaker signal. Hope this helps.
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I'm having the same problem. Worked great for the first month or so, had about 15 channels (Pretty much the maximum amount of channels for my area). Then one day I turn on my television, and I only have about 4 channels. Pretty irritated about it myself! I've tried a variety of different positions for the antenna with no luck. Let me know if you find a solution!!
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You can't fix it, because TV is broadcasted in 60hz. Also HD TV is also broadcasted in 1080i or 720p. No network broadcasts in 1080p right now. They would require too much bandwidth.
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Sorry Big dog, all I have is Direct tv. but there are dip switched on the inside of the dome that will configure to your service. Just double check with Winegard info. thanks
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it depends on how many local hd channels you have in your area. I was able to get around 10 or so local channels. once the hd signal locks into the converter, the channels show up automatically.
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well, there is a functionality that displays on the screen the other sources in small windows if that's what you mean. But I think that your television set fas to be compatible, PIP or picture in picture.
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It shows up as dts but I had it not work due to menu setting in amp allowing main and set(meaning tv set). turn it to main only and it should work, mine does.