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TheLawnKing 06-14-2021 06:58 AM

WESH Channel 2 (NBC) - Orlando
 
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

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Originally Posted by TheLawnKing (Post 1959364)
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.

Quote:

Originally Posted by EdFNJ (Post 1959639)
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

Another opinion
 
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.

Quote:

Originally Posted by EdFNJ (Post 1959639)
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

locast
 
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

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheLawnKing (Post 1959364)
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

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stephen13 (Post 1960237)
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

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bilyclub (Post 1966808)
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

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Originally Posted by Bilyclub (Post 1970744)
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 to get good advice on getting over the air TV.


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