Cannot get lower channel TV reception
Have a 2015 Class C with Samsung TV and antenna booster. When I search for channels over air I can only lock in upper UHF channels. No 2-13 channels. I called Samsung and they got terribly confused ...
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SaltiDawg wrote:Roy is wrong (and that doesn't happen much) and so are you.
RoyB is 100% correct.
The old network stations generally retained their VHF Channel designations after the change, but they are actually broadcast on UHF frequencies!
As an example, the "old" Channel Five Fox station here in DC still displays as Channel 5 Fox. However it is now broadcast at a UHF frequency associated with a UHF Channel number of 14 or higher.
I think when Roy said, "You will find them designated 2.1 3.1 etc but the new frequency band starts at the old VHF channel 14 and up." he actually meant "You will find them designated 2.1 3.1 etc but the new frequency band starts at the old UHF channel 14 and up."
Otherwise, perfect explanation.
There are TV transmitters all over the country on ALL channels all the way down to channel 2. These are not virtual channels, they are actual ATSC designations, look it up !
ADDITIONALLY, there is yet another TV repack coming and the FCC is buying out stations for hundreds of millions just to shut down and go away (off UHF). There is another option for those that are willing to vacate UHF and move to VHF will also be compensated to do so. So you'all that think there are no TV transmitters are completely misinformed.
