By FCC rule, you must apply for a waiver through your satellite provider
Q.
Why did I receive waiver grants from some stations
but not yours?
A.
The coverage area of each broadcast station is a
unique “footprint” that is determined by many factors
such as terrain, antenna height, and frequency to name a
few. One of the most influential factors is frequency of the
station. The rule of thumb goes: The higher the frequency
the more attenuation from the atmosphere. WICU, being the
lowest frequency broadcast station in Erie, has the largest
coverage area.
Q.
My neighbor has a waiver, why can’t I get one?
A.
Under Congressional law certain satellite subscribers
were granted “grandfathered” waivers that eventually
expire. Grandfathered subscribers often do not know they
have this type of waiver. Also a request that is not
processed within 30 days is granted automatically.
Q.
I had a waiver and lost it. How did that happen?
A.
Under FCC rule if a subscriber changes providers or
moves they must reapply for a waiver. If the original waiver
was a grandfathered waiver or granted by the 30-day rule
then the household may not meet the requirements to receive
a new waiver.
Q.
Where can I get more information?
A.
We’ve found that the FCC is the best source for
unbiased information. You can find Satellite Home Viewer
Improvement Act information at this link: http://www.fcc.gov/mb/shva/
Q.
Can I get WICU on satellite?
A.
Yes. WICU is currently carried by Dish Network from Echostar.
When contacting Dish Network ask about "Local-into-Local" service.
Make sure your antenna is pointed directly at the station you are trying to receive. Use a compass to be sure of the proper direction of the station(s). Then, because TV signals can “bend”, peak your reception by turning the antenna. Installing a rotor is a great way to remotely peak the tuning on your antenna on a regular basis.
Make
sure the poles on your antenna are not bent. If they are
replace the antenna.
Waterproof
any out side connections with a good quality waterproof
tape (electrical tape is not sufficient). Water will
attenuate the signal.
If
you are using a coaxial cable (rather than flat twin
lead wire) an impedance matching transformer must be
place between the coax and antenna. A mismatch in
impedance will cause signal attenuation. The transformer
is about the size of a tube of lipstick with wire lugs
(“pigtail”) on one end and coax connection on the
other.
Avoid
putting kinks in cabling by running around sharp bends
or pinching cable with staples.
While
amplifiers are usually not necessary for cable runs
under 100 feet, if you do use one be sure the gain is
not adjusted too high. See manufacture’s instructions.
Above
all, observe all safety instruction provided by the
manufactures of the equipment.
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