Locals Missing - Qam Scan North Jersey
qamguy
Enthusiast - Level 1

I've tested multiple qam tuners on multiple PCs with the same results. Channel 5.1 (Fox) is identified from the scan. 2.1 (CBS) is not identified but can be located at 71.1025

4.1 (NBC) and 7.1 (ABC) should be on channels 72.1027 and 73.1029 respectively but are not being found after channel scans. Here is the channel data I'm using: http://www.silicondust.com/hdhomerun/lineup_web/US:07981#lineup_8347993

I'm not sure why 72.1027 and 73.1029 are not listed after channel scans. Any information or suggestions would be appreciated.

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qamguy
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I was able to add the channels. This was a combination of missing PSIP data and Media Center limitation of 3 subchannel digits. For future reference, Guide Editor is a free download that makes it possible to add channels with more than 3 subchannels, eg: 73.1029

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PJL
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@qamguy wrote:

I've tested multiple qam tuners on multiple PCs with the same results. Channel 5.1 (Fox) is identified from the scan. 2.1 (CBS) is not identified but can be located at 71.1025

4.1 (NBC) and 7.1 (ABC) should be on channels 72.1027 and 73.1029 respectively but are not being found after channel scans. Here is the channel data I'm using:

I'm not sure why 72.1027 and 73.1029 are not listed after channel scans. Any information or suggestions would be appreciated.


I don't have any suggestions, but it may well get worse for those not using a cable card (which are presume your are?).  From the AP: "Federal regulators are letting cable companies scramble all their TV signals, closing a loophole that lets many households watch basic cable channels for free." So long to clear QAM, unless Verizon does not do what they now can do. (I tried to post the web link but I received an error saying I had invalid HTML code whicn I couldn't figure out what was wrong.)  Search nbcnews.com for "FCC lets cable cos encrypt signals to foil theft".   I don't use clear QAM myself, but it was nice having an option that MAY disappear...

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qamguy
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I was able to add the channels. This was a combination of missing PSIP data and Media Center limitation of 3 subchannel digits. For future reference, Guide Editor is a free download that makes it possible to add channels with more than 3 subchannels, eg: 73.1029