Can't get FoxHD OTA
Submitted by Thobias on October 12, 2008.
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I just bought an antenna (Terk) so I could get Fox (thanks a lot WLUK). I can get channel 11 in, poorly, but I can still see it, but I can't get in either 11-1 or 51, the HD channels. I've done a scan multiple times, and when I tune to channel 51, there's just static. I have a Samsung 450 42" Plasma TV, and I can get in the HD broadcasts OTA from all the other local stations, just not WLUK (not entirely surprised, it is WLUK). Is there anyone that can help?
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Can you give any more
Can you give any more specific information to help us help you out? Stuff like where you live, what type of dwelling you're in, where your antenna is located (first floor, second floor, etc), any major obstructions between you and the towers, etc? The more info the better. You may also want to check out antennaweb.org and plug in your address, it should be able to tell you the direction of the towers relative to your place, the distance you are from them and what kind of antenna you may need.
I live in Menasha. There's
I live in Menasha. There's not major obstructions, the antenna is located on the only floor of the house on top of the TV. All of the other local HD channels come in, both on TWC and OTA. Nothing shows up on channel 51 or 11.1.
What type of antenna is it?
What type of antenna is it? I bought a TERK applified antenna from wal mart for $50 when I first got my HDTV. Didn't work well at all and I returned it and got a set of cheap $10 rabbit ears that work a lot better. Have to manually adjust them depending on what channel I want to pick up and WLUK sometimes freezes during storms, but overall I get a good signal. I'm in darboy (far east side of Appleton).
I'll try that, as this Terk
I'll try that, as this Terk antenna was about $50. As it stands right now, I tried adjusting it on a clear, sunny day and still couldn't get even a hint of reception from WLUK HD.
I was given this antenna
I was given this antenna (http://www.consumer.philips.com/consumer/en/us/consumer/cc/_productid_US...) by Time Warner. I already had this antenna (http://www.consumer.philips.com/consumer/en/us/consumer/cc/_productid_US...) Both get WLUK from Oshkosh.
Quote: "when I tune to
Quote: "when I tune to channel 51, there's just static."
Please don't take this the wrong way as I in now way mean this to sound condescending. But your TV has 2 tuners built into it. Are you sure you are scanning with the ATSC (digital) tuner? I am just asking because a digital tuner would never have static, it would just be a blank screen.
You are correct in the
You are correct in the distinction between what you see on a blank digital channel (nothing) and an analog one (snow).
I don't know that all HDTV's give the user an option to select an analog or digital tuner though when entering channels manually. I think his TV is assuming it's analog channel 51 when he punches in "51". I would guess if I entered "51" into either of my TV's, it would try to tune analog 51. With both my HDTVs, the only tuner option in the menu is "antenna" or "cable." When you scan for channels, it picks up analog and digital channels separately and maps the physical digital channel to the "virtual" one (ie. 11-1), and it sounds like none of the above is working.
My TV automatically tries to
My TV automatically tries to get a digital signal first (DTV51) and then, if it fails, it switches to the analog tuner. When I punch in 51, it tries to get a digital signal first, gets nothing, then switches to analog and it's just static.
Did you try changing the
Did you try changing the input setting air/cable and auto scanning again? What does the signal strength meter report? If you are getting the other locals at good strength then it should read SOMETHING on ch 51 or there is something wrong other than reception. (IMHO)
Just to mention.. Fox is on
Just to mention.. Fox is on ATSC 51-3.. Not just 51.. It will resort back to the last channel you were on if it doesnt see anything on the channel you punch it..
If you havent already, best thing is to do a search for channels and then try going to 51-3.. It will (if it sees the signal) drop you to 11-1 as thats where it programs itself too.. All TVs seem to handle this a lil differently..
Hope that may help..
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