[opendtv] Re: Poor quality PBS ATSC feeds

Can't get anythiing from the local PBS digital transmission at all, and
neither can
a friend who lives 20 miles closer and directly south of the CH-55 tower.
This is in Philly. I'm wondering if they reduced power at some point in
the last year and if so, WHY[Y]?

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[mailto:opendtv-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of Kon Wilms
Sent: Monday, April 23, 2007 8:32 PM
To: opendtv@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [opendtv] Poor quality PBS ATSC feeds


Folks,

Just an inquiry to check if I am not losing my mind (which may be true
regardless) -

Prior to NAB I captured a number of programs from local PBS stations
in LA (KOCE and others). Specifically wildlife, nova and other nature
feeds to use for 'demo' purposes. Well, until I actually got them onto
my PC and decided to play them fullscreen for a test. Half the
programming appeared to be upconverted 480p. The other half that was
720p or better had so much macroblocking from high compression that I
had to discard them completely. Unwatchable is an understatement.
Embarassing for whoever configured the encoder is probably more
spot-on.

Am I the only one having this experience?

Cheers
Kon


 
 
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