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low power and over the air digital stations in Apollo

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radiotower40

I was hoping someone could tell me if there are any lptv stations still on the air in anolog in the Apollo area, that I can pick up on an old battery op tv?

I also would like to know what channel's can be picked up with a tv and convertor box.

The reason I ask is that I have to do some rehab work on a house there, and I have to shut the electric down for a couple days, so I will have battery power only.

After that I will be doing the other work for a couple weeks and I am bringing my convertor to watch TV.

I haven't been north of pittsburgh for a while, I was hoping I could pick anything up.

Thanks
 
The analog signals still on the air are going to be too weak to reach Apollo unless you have a fringe or deep fringe antenna mounted on top of a house that is located in an area with some elevation. If the house is up on one of the hillsides and you have access to a TV antenna then you might be able to pick up something. Otherwise, Parttimer is right. Bring a radio.
 
Thanks, I guess when I have the electric off, I'll listen to the radio, I think I'll survive, I love the radio ;)

So I know now the analogs are out of the question, how about when I'm done with the electric work and I can use a digital convertor and antenna, do you think I can get the full power digital stations there?

According to the FCC coverage maps, I should be able to get most of the Pittsburgh stations.

Of course they don't usually match the true coverage.

So any info you could give me on the digital aspect would be appreciated.

Thanks
 
Depending on your elevation and line-of-sight to Pittsburgh transmitters, I believe you should get the digital signals for KDKA (25), WTAE (51 or 22), WJAC (34), WWCP (8), WPXI (48), WQED (13), WPMY (42), WPCB (50) and WPGH (43). You really are too far from any low-powers, though there is a low-power operating out of Indiana, PA. Good luck.
 
KeyTimes950 said:
Depending on your elevation and line-of-sight to Pittsburgh transmitters, I believe you should get the digital signals for KDKA (25), WTAE (51 or 22), WJAC (34), WWCP (8), WPXI (48), WQED (13), WPMY (42), WPCB (50) and WPGH (43). You really are too far from any low-powers, though there is a low-power operating out of Indiana, PA. Good luck.
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Thank You very much!

You have helped me a lot, that is just what I was looking for.

If I was in Pittsburgh proper, I'd know what to expect, up to the northeast, I wasn't sure about the coverage due to the terrain and all that fun stuff you have figure in.

Again Thank You!
 
Here's the best way to find out.

www.tvfool.com use the "Check for Free TV" link in the middle of the page. Put in your address and expected height of the antenna and it will give you a pretty accurate reading of what you can expect to receive. Anything stations in green and yellow should be fairly easily to receive. Those in red down to a Noise Margin (NM) of perhaps plus 5 will likely be obtainable with a fringe or deep fringe antenna. A NM below 5 plus is going to be a real challenge due to the terrain and trees in the area.
 
KeyTimes950 said:
there is a low-power operating out of Indiana, PA. Good luck.
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I believe that LPTV is dark and has been for some time since its owner died.
 
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