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This month we welcome back Don Loose to continue his discussion on the transition to Digital Television which will occur February 17, 2009. Don was last with us for our February meeting and his talk exceeded the time available. Then he was fully occupied at the Pizza SIG following the meeting. So many were interested in what he had to say that we asked him to return.
Thanks to Don, I now have my coupons for my Digital TV Converter. It was easy but it took about 6 weeks for them to reach me after I ordered them. I have only used one but I have been enjoying my new digital converter box. What do I gain by going digital? Well, all most every broadcast station has two digital channels. Most are not yet broadcasting on these channels but I'm sure it will not be long.
ThinkTV is running 5 digital channels. There is the channel which just carries the analog broadcast, then there is a second channel called ThinkTV again. It carries what was run on the previous day, and it runs it several times during the day. Then there is CreateTV. All the PBS howto programs are run on this channel and they are repeated 4 times just in case you happened to miss it. One channel is the Ohio Channel which presents everything from Statehouse votes and debates to honors and events like the Ohio State Fair. Last is the HD channel which presents all those Digital Programs in HD for those who have the equipment.
I have truly been enjoying my digital channels. I just have the converter but the picture I receive is an order of magnitude better than the picture from the analog signals.
It's not all good news. I don't get channels 19 or 53 or even channel 9 as a digital signal. The remaining Cincinnati Stations 5, 12, 48, have weak signals at times, usually during the day.
When I say I get the Analog signal, I mean I get a rather snowy picture but it is watchable. Unless the digital signal makes a certain level, it does not come through. It is quite obvious that information is missing and it is almost impossible to watch the program.
But all in all, I'm pleased with my digital reception. The only other thing is when I want to record a program. My VCR no longer controls the channel selection. So I'm holding off buying another box for now.
Don's PowerPoint presentation (slightly edited by Dave Lundy) is here.
C's Pizza has provided us with several gift certificates for our member-only raffle at the general meeting. We will probably try to distribute these over a couple of months.
Also, did you know that the DMA is approaching a third century? We
didn't until Gary Turner mentioned it. And he should know since he's
been here for most of that time.
So to celebrate, we are planning a Thirty Three and a Third party. Details are to be finalized but the plan is for a picnic, perhaps pot luck, with DMA providing the hotdogs and hamburgers. We'll be looking for folks to help with the planning committee so if you are interested, let Gary know.
Facility is wheelchair accessible.
RTA route 19 runs travels Brandt past Fishburg, one block from the building.
Plenty of free parking is available at the facility.
HHAF Hall is one block West of Brandt Pike, just beyond the Huber Heights Post Office.
From I-70, take Brandt Pike (201) South to Fishburg.
From I-75, take Needmore East, then North on Brandt Pike(201) to Fishburg.
From Rte 35, take Woodman Drive North, then Right on Brandt Pike(201) to Fishburg. For your convenience, here's a Google map of 5367 Fishburg Road.
After the meeting, we'll enjoy food, beverages, and conversation at C's Pizza, 5186 Brandt Pike, Huber Heights. From the meeting, go east on Fishburg about 0.2 miles to Brandt Pike, then south on Brandt about 0.8 miles to Ci's Pizza.
DMA Trustees have been struggling to provide adequate facilities for our monthly General Membership meetings. Both UD and WSU presented challenges. We have been searching for a location that is comfortable for our members, room enough for all attendees, offers free parking, equipped with audio, visual, and internet, and still affordable for the organization. HHAF Hall meets all qualifications. Apple-Dayton meets here regularly.
April was our trial month and it went well. We have reserved the Warrior Room for the coming year.
All are welcome. The meetings start at 7:00 p.m. Guests are always
welcome.
Nancy Christolear, Editor
The DataBus
editor@dma.org
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