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Originally Posted by mookiemookie
WCIU-DT : 160 kW - (27) - IND will raise power to 500 kw in 8/2009, with some vertical polarization
what does this mean, what is vertical polarization
i have not received a response to my inquiry from a few days ago.. and what about the issues with wls tv channel 7.. i heard that they are trying to increase the strength of there signal by testing double the strength... what is going on....
mookie |
Well here is some brand new news from WLS. They have applied to put a Ch 32 digital translator right in the middle of their Ch7 contour. Never heard of anyone doing that. They just filed so they have to be approved.
http://fjallfoss.fcc.gov/prod/cdbs/f...911&q_num=5370
http://fjallfoss.fcc.gov/prod/cdbs/f...346&q_num=5100
http://fjallfoss.fcc.gov/prod/cdbs/f...346&q_num=5110
WCIU has a Construction Permit
TV Query Results -- Video Division (FCC) USA
To run Elliptical (H > V) which means more Horizontal than Vertical radiation. Basically it's for better reception in tall buildings, make it less critical which way your antenna is oriented to a degree.
Explaining polarization is a long topic.
This gets rather technical but you can read around that part
Polarization - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Circular Elliptical Polarization for TV, by Doug Lung
