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TheLawnKing
06-14-2021, 06:58 AM
If you're receiving your local television channels by an antenna, you share my frustration in acquiring WESH's signal. Looks like they're finally changing their broadcast frequently from VHF to UHF on June ,22nd. Hopefully, it will be located geographically with the other Orlando stations.
JoelJohnson
06-14-2021, 07:18 AM
If you bought one of those cheap antennas then you might not get it. I assume you did rescan. Get a good antenna (might need a booster).
boxcarwilly
06-14-2021, 04:58 PM
WESH Channel 2 (NBC) - Orlando..yes last of the VHF to UHF holdouts..location will be interesting.
EdFNJ
06-14-2021, 05:46 PM
It's not really VHF to UHF that matters it's LOCATION of the transmitter relative to you. Actually VHF has much greater coverage and UHF has less and is more line of sight. VHF can survive a hill many times better than UHF. If they use the same towers (unless if they have repeaters) you'll be just as bad (or worse) off.
Bilyclub
06-15-2021, 08:25 AM
If you're receiving your local television channels by an antenna, you share my frustration in acquiring WESH's signal. Looks like they're finally changing their broadcast frequently from VHF to UHF on June ,22nd. Hopefully, it will be located geographically with the other Orlando stations.

Thanks for that welcome information.

It's not really VHF to UHF that matters it's LOCATION of the transmitter relative to you. Actually VHF has much greater coverage and UHF has less and is more line of sight. VHF can survive a hill many times better than UHF. If they use the same towers (unless if they have repeaters) you'll be just as bad (or worse) off.

It matters if your antenna is only UHF. WESH does have a low power UHF transmitter in Ocala, but that would take another antenna pointed that way to pull in a signal.
bluedivergirl
06-15-2021, 10:35 AM
That may be the technical answer. In reality I have a UHF antenna in my attic and a quality VHF antenna on my roof. The reception on the UHF in my attic is wonderful.
The VHF reception on my roof is mostly okay but breaks up sometimes.
Really looking forward to the transition. I live near Brownwood.

It's not really VHF to UHF that matters it's LOCATION of the transmitter relative to you. Actually VHF has much greater coverage and UHF has less and is more line of sight. VHF can survive a hill many times better than UHF. If they use the same towers (unless if they have repeaters) you'll be just as bad (or worse) off.
Sparky25
06-15-2021, 03:57 PM
You do not need an antenna anymore to get local stations. Locast is free and it works off your internet.
Stephen13
06-16-2021, 07:25 AM
Locast isn't free, they constantly are asking for donations. They're ok in a pinch, but not a long-term solution.
Bilyclub
06-17-2021, 10:28 AM
If you're receiving your local television channels by an antenna, you share my frustration in acquiring WESH's signal. Looks like they're finally changing their broadcast frequently from VHF to UHF on June ,22nd. Hopefully, it will be located geographically with the other Orlando stations.

Apparently it's been moved back to the 30th.
WESH 2 and MeTV Central Florida are moving frequencies to upgrade their signal to NextGen TV. If you receive these channels through an antenna, you must rescan your television on or after June 30 at 10 a.m. to continue watching WESH 2 and MeTV Central Florida. Cable and satellite viewers will not be affected.
retiredguy123
06-17-2021, 12:33 PM
Locast isn't free, they constantly are asking for donations. They're ok in a pinch, but not a long-term solution.
Yes, definitely NOT free. More like a scam.
Bilyclub
06-30-2021, 05:08 PM
Did my rescan today and have a nice, crisp, and strong WESH signal. Definitely stronger than the other Orlando stations,
JerryP
07-01-2021, 06:29 AM
Did my rescan today and have a nice, crisp, and strong WESH signal. Definitely stronger than the other Orlando stations,

Same here, also picked up a few more stations with my cheap attic antenna.
Bilyclub
07-09-2021, 02:18 PM
Anybody else not getting WESH program information on their guide?
Stephen13
07-10-2021, 06:32 AM
Anybody else not getting WESH program information on their guide?

Everything is good here. I did a minor attic antenna relocation/repositioning project. Pointed at 112°, rescanned 74 channels. That's a record high number for me!
JoelJohnson
07-10-2021, 06:43 AM
Go to Antenna Man - Cut The Cord (http://WWW.ANTENNAMANPA.com) to get good advice on getting over the air TV.
Regor
07-10-2021, 06:45 AM
Yes, definitely NOT free. More like a scam.

It's just $5 a month.