Tyler SC atsc 3.0

[tylerSC]

Originally Posted by myrc60

Thanks for the update. Was wondering what the deal was with that.

I have no official knowledge of this situation, but this is just my observation as a viewer the past few weeks. Most of the GSP ATSC 3.0 signals managed by Sinclair do not seem to be functioning, and it seems they are asleep at the wheel. But I have mainly been watching WYFF, WBTV, and WSOC on the ATSC 1.0 signals, so it is not that much of an issue. But they do need to fix the technical problem, whatever it may be.

[tylerSC]

Updating, still a work in progress. After about a month, the WYFF4 NextGen signal is now working again. But still no audio on WSPA and WHNS NextGen signals, although video is working. Don't know if this is a problem originating with Nexstar and Gray, or something Sinclair should correct. But looks like Hearst may have gotten involved and WYFF4 is working again. And since Sinclair is the host broadcaster, both WLOS and WMYA have continued to function all along with the new standard.

[tylerSC]

Originally Posted by tylerSC

Updating, still a work in progress. After about a month, the WYFF4 NextGen signal is now working again. But still no audio on WSPA and WHNS NextGen signals, although video is working. Don't know if this is a problem originating with Nexstar and Gray, or something Sinclair should correct. But looks like Hearst may have gotten involved and WYFF4 is working again. And since Sinclair is the host broadcaster, both WLOS and WMYA have continued to function all along with the new standard.

Your best choice for Super Bowl viewing will be the NextGen broadcast if you have a compatible TV or receiver. The tuner must be upgraded to receive ATSC 3.0 signals. The telecast will be on FOX, which is WHNS channel 21, FOX Carolina in the Upstate. On some tuners it will be tuned as channel 121.1 . On Samsung TVs it will be channel 21.1 with the NextGen logo.

Because the NextGen signal has expanded video bandwidth, the picture quality will be better than the normal 21.1 current standard, which also has numerous subchannels detracting from the video signal.

The FOX streaming app or certain cable or satellite services may provide an improved viewing option, as long as it is a direct FOX feed and not WHNS retransmitted, which will be compressed. The national telecast from FOX will be filmed in 1080p resolution upconverted to 4K.

From Charlotte, they will temporarily increase the bandwidth on the NextGen signal from WJZY on 146.1 which will provide an even better video option. However you need to be closer to Gaffney to receive it, as their Nextgen signal is not as strong as the main 46.1 signal which covers Spartanburg and larger portions of the Upstate.

[tylerSC]

Last day today for Zapperbox sale, the NextGen ATSC 3.0 converter box. Special $25 off, reducing the single tuner to $224. The double tuner is reduced to $249. And they offer the Televes A1 Evoca Antenna with preamp, reduced to $124. Good performance reviews on this antenna. Televes products are very good.