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TVGOS Ending

By Trip Ericson on Saturday, November 24 2012, 15:37 - News

Rovi has announced that it will be discontinuing the TVGOS service over the air and moving to Internet only distribution, meaning only compatibility with V10.1 or newer will continue. This will happen in two phases, first with the PBS affiliates in November 2012, which seemingly has already happened, followed by the CBS and other commercial affiliates between November 2012 and April 2013. As a result if you have lost an affiliate already, there is no reason to expect a new one to replace it.

Unfortunately, this means that for a number of viewers, their DVRs will become either significantly less functional, or in certain cases, close to useless since some devices depend on TVGOS just to set the clock, with no manual way to do so in the absence of TVGOS.

Other than TiVo, does anyone have any suggestions for replacement DVRs for people who are now in need of new ones?

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Back in Business!

By Trip Ericson on Tuesday, November 20 2012, 22:00 - Site Updates

My computer is back and I'm getting caught up, slowly. Look for a TVGOS post soon.

Unexplained Absence

By Trip Ericson on Friday, November 9 2012, 21:45 - Site Updates

Just wanted to let everyone know that site updates and e-mail responses have slowed to a crawl while I am without my computer. I dropped it off for a warranty repair on 11/1 and have been without it ever since. (For those who are wondering, it's silly; the left touch pad button completely broke, and I don't use a mouse.)

Being on a computer I am not used to causes me to neglect these things more than normal. I promise I will get all caught up after my normal computer is back in my hands.

To answer the most common e-mail I've gotten in the last few days, I've definitely heard some pretty solid information that TVGOS is going away as a broadcast service no later than April of next year, and will be moving to Internet-only distribution. At some point I will make a better post on the subject.

Arizona TV Station Update - October 2012

By dhett on Friday, November 2 2012, 00:56 - Arizona Station Update

As always, questions, additions, comments and corrections welcome.

New licenses

  • K04QP-D Casas Adobes (KVOA Communications, Inc.) has filed to upgrade its license to Class A status. It had sought Class A status as analog station K64BV, but was ineligible due to broadcasting on an out-of-core channel. K04QP-D is the digital companion of K64BV and KVOA is seeking to transfer the Class A application from analog to digital.
  • K45LU-D 5.x Window Rock (The Navajo Nation) has filed for a license to cover its construction permit. Technical specifications: Ch 45; TL 35-40-51 N, 109-3-8 W (DinĂ© College Window Rock); ERP 2.52 kW directional; HAAT -53 m. (21 m. AGL).
  • K16IL-D Kanab UT (Western Kane County Special Service District #1) has filed for a license to cover and to change its programming source from KUPX-TV 16.x Provo to KTTA-LD 42.x Monroe UT, in southern Sevier County. KTTA-LD provides programming local to central and southern Utah. Technical specifications: Ch 16; TL 37-3-35 N, 112-31-12 W; ERP 0.063 kW directional; HAAT 103 m.

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Welcome to the New Server!

By Trip Ericson on Saturday, October 27 2012, 01:38 - Site Updates

Hello!

Welcome to the other side; you are now on the new server! As some of the cached items rebuild, it may be a bit slower than normal, but will recover and should be faster. I spot-checked the various pages and so far have noticed no problems. If you spot an issue with the site, please leave a comment or contact me directly using the information on the Contact page.

Thanks!

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Attack Mitigation

By Trip Ericson on Saturday, October 20 2012, 11:05 - Site Updates

I discovered that RabbitEars was under attack for the last two days. I don't think anyone got in, but it was certainly slowing the site down. I've implemented a method for resisting such attacks now, but if you notice any pages that should work giving you errors, please let me know.

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Now Publishing Press Releases!

By Trip Ericson on Monday, October 8 2012, 15:24 - Press Releases

Beginning today, I am going to publish press releases sent to me regarding announcements of new affiliates to networks, as well as other selected press releases, subject to my discretion. If you have a press release you would like me to publish, please feel free to e-mail me using the information on the Contact page.

I reserve the right to delay publication or merge multiple press releases together. I may also try to figure out how to make a separate page for Press Releases so as to not clog the front page with them if I start to get a lot of them.

Have a great day.

Arizona TV Station Update - September 2012

By dhett on Wednesday, October 3 2012, 22:11 - Arizona Station Update

As always, questions, additions, comments and corrections welcome.

New licenses

  • KPPX 51.x Tolleson (America 51, L.P.) has been granted a license for its maximized facilities. Technical specifications: Ch 51; TL 33-20-3 N, 112-3-38 W (South Mtn.); ERP 1000 kW non-directional; HAAT 533 m.
  • KGHD-LP 6 Las Vegas NV (Obidia Porras) has been granted a license to cover its move to Apex, on the northeast edge of the Las Vegas metro area, even though it doesn't seem to actually broadcast from there. Technical specifications: Ch 6; TL 36-19-24 N, 114-55-49 W (Apex); ERP 3 kW directional; HAAT 42 m.
  • K47OA-D 7.x Washington UT (University of Utah) has been granted a license to cover, as a companion channel for K34FS St. George. Technical specifications: Ch 47; TL 37-9-19 N, 113-52-57 W; ERP 0.3 kW directional; HAAT 1100 m.

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Downtime

By Trip Ericson on Thursday, September 6 2012, 14:25 - Site Updates

Sorry for the down time, my disk filled up! I'm going to have to clear more space, but for now, I think it's up.

Arizona TV Station Update - August 2012

By dhett on Thursday, September 6 2012, 00:34 - Arizona Station Update

As always, questions, additions, comments and corrections welcome.

New licenses

  • KPPX-TV 51.x Tolleson (America 51, LP) has applied for a license to cover its increase in power from 210 kW to 1000 kW. The application mistakenly requests 10,000 kW. Technical specifications: Ch 51; TL 33-20-3 N, 112-3-38 W (South Mtn.); ERP 1000 kW non-directional; HAAT 533 m.
  • K47OA-D 7.x Washington (University of Utah) has applied for a license to cover, as a companion channel for K34FS St. George. Technical specifications: Ch 47; TL 37-9-19 N, 113-52-57 W; ERP 0.3 kW directional; HAAT 1100 m.

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