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CAwasinNJ
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Usual Listening Area: Central Davis County

Digital version of dead carrier Jan 4, 2009 21:33:47 GMT -6

Post by CAwasinNJ on Jan 4, 2009 21:33:47 GMT -6

I caught what looked like the digital version of a dead carrier the other night. ION (KUPX 16/29) was broadcasting a signal but my box was reporting none. I verified the signal strength (plenty) but a "no signal" error box kept coming up. I guess it was just all zeros or whatever digital does in that case. Anyone else see that?

kenglish
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Digital version of dead carrier Jan 6, 2009 13:34:40 GMT -6

Post by kenglish on Jan 6, 2009 13:34:40 GMT -6

If their PSIP Generator went down, they'd have "carrier" (it would still be modulated with all sorts of stuff, but most sets would not recognize any of it. Of course, a set that hasn't been changed to another channel might still have the PSIP info/tables, and still work....like a TV in Master Control or the lobby.