Oh wow. I knew him quite well. We are losing more and more of the original LPTV
operators.
Rick Goetz
R & L Media Systems
(615) 826-0792
rickg@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
From: lptv-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:lptv-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of ;
Kelly T. Wallingford
Sent: Monday, November 2, 2020 4:22 PM
To: lptv@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [lptv] Re: channel 9
I haven't seen anyone post about this, but the gentlemen I purchased our LPTV
station from last year (Joey Kessler in London KY, formerly WOBZ) passed away a
couple weeks ago. I think several of you may have known him.
Joey was genuinely excited to see the station continue in Richmond, KY, a town
he had an affinity for, and the EKU Colonels. Our last conversation was when he
had a Dr.'s appt in Richmond and called excited to tell me the TV there in the
office was picking up all 4 of our signals. (they let him play with their tv
obviously!)
Kelly T. Wallingford
President
On Monday, November 2, 2020, 05:15:19 PM EST, Kelly T. Wallingford
<kelly@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Yes, I was aware of that in the FCC propagations that their coverage is based
on people with 30 ft antennas outside. So what we see on paper is not
realistic for sure. However, on being VHF 9, I have been pleased with
coverage. Many people in Richmond are watching with cheapo indoor antennas...
so that's a surprise and blessing in itself. Others with outside antennas are
getting us fine even on North Side of Lexington.
Not sure a migration to UHF would be that beneficial, but as far as building
penetration and ATSC 3 performance, it is the preferred band of most it seems.
Kelly T. Wallingford
President
On Monday, November 2, 2020, 05:08:00 PM EST, Rick Goetz
<rickg@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Have no clue what “The Days Of” was about.
Rick Goetz
R & L Media Systems
(615) 826-0792
rickg@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
From: lptv-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:lptv-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of ;
Kelly T. Wallingford
Sent: Monday, November 2, 2020 4:01 PM
To: lptv@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [lptv] Re: channel 9
I was all enthralled in that when it look like your email left unfinished ?
Kelly T. Wallingford
President
On Monday, November 2, 2020, 04:55:12 PM EST, Rick Goetz
<rickg@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
If you live by the 80 dBu contour, no there is no difference. VHF TV takes
less signal strength to light up rabbit ears. But those cheesy rabbit ears
antennas you stick to the wall or window are less sensitive to VHF then they
are to UHF. So it ends up being apples for apples, 80 dBu.
The main thing is do not believe the numbers the FCC states for signal
strength. Those are based on outside antennas 30’ in the air. That is not
reality. They came up with that figure when they had to squeeze a 2nd full
power digital for every full power analog. Reality is your rabbit ears coverage
is the 80 dBu coverage, whether UHF or VHF. So the days of
Rick Goetz
R & L Media Systems
(615) 826-0792
rickg@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
From: lptv-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:lptv-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of ;
Kelly T. Wallingford
Sent: Monday, November 2, 2020 12:54 PM
To: lptv@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [lptv] Re: channel 9
No, coverage is very good actually. Everyone just says if you can go UHF,
it's much better. It would be another major expense to do it, so not sure it
would be worth it to us, especially with pretty good coverage now. Just
pondering....
Kelly T. Wallingford
President
On Monday, November 2, 2020, 01:51:15 PM EST, Rick Goetz
<rickg@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
If you are not getting good coverage within your 80 dBu contour, my guess is
either the transmitter is not putting out enough power or the 2 bay slots are
spaced a wavelength apart and there is a null close in. Had the same problem
here. Could not pick me up close in but 25- 100 miles away picked me up just
fine, with a 300 watt transmitter.
Rick Goetz
R & L Media Systems
(615) 826-0792
rickg@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
From: lptv-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:lptv-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of ;
Kelly T. Wallingford
Sent: Monday, November 2, 2020 12:30 PM
To: lptv@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [lptv] channel 9
With the announcement of the FCC finally lifting major change applications for
TV, there is an outside chance we may pursue a different channel.
Just putting some feelers out if anyone would have a need for a brand new 2.5
KW Technalogix transmitter , and a new PSI 2 bay antenna both on channel 9?
Both are brand new this year.
Kelly T. Wallingford
President
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