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Post by douglaslam on Jan 13, 2010 5:37:14 GMT -5
Ah Gin,
Thanks for the pointers. I'll try everything you suggested. I don't even have a rabbit year antenna, just a cable plugged into the set. It works well on analogue signal. I am going to shop for a new antenna soon. I get excellent coverage on SBS digital, and nothing else. The two networks that I care for are the ABC and SBS. I really missed ABC's nature series with David Attenborough, current affair and other docos. I was overjoyed when all networks came on strong. Then, the next day only SBS digital still working. I'll get to the bottom of it.
Yes, what a difference 24 hours can make to the weather. We in Sydney had a scorcher yesterday, but a cool change came late this afternoon. I think our fellow members in Nth. America are envious of us.
Douglas
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Post by geeweilum on Jan 17, 2010 20:00:29 GMT -5
Hi Henry,
I just signed on to the forum 'cause the winter up here is a little boring at this time of year. We get a little shutin. The snow is all piled up waiting for the next snow fall and so I thought I should see what activity is out there. This thread is kind of fun especially the definition of a Chinese. You know my background so I must say that Of the 88 characteristics I am certain I can claim at least 70 of them.
I see that you have just returned from Columbia and was welcomed home with a little skiff of snow. I guess it didn't last long.
Welcome back and I wish you and your family a healthy and prosperous 2010. I will wait for Feb 14 to wish all in the forum a Happy New Year.
Thanks for the Youtube reference I am certain my chinese freinds and clan will enjoy it .
geeweilum
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Post by Henry on Jan 17, 2010 20:44:22 GMT -5
Hi Geeweilum,
Many of us have more of the 88 characteristics than we care to say.
We spent half our time in Chinauta, which is tropical and where my wife's parents have a place with a swimming pool and many amenities. It was so nice.
Wishing you a very Happy New Year !
Henry
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Post by geoff on Jan 20, 2010 0:39:35 GMT -5
Douglas,
Is your new HDTV working yet?
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Post by douglaslam on Jan 20, 2010 4:30:00 GMT -5
Geoff,
Thanks for your interest. I am going to tell the world from the roof top my HDTV is working brilliantly. A friend re-tuned it and put in a humble rabbit ear antenna, and Bob's your uncle. Only blemish is when the train goes pass, my ABC signal breaks up.
Hard to believe I bought my first new TV set in my early 60s. I have yet to own a new car, in fact I don't even have a car and can't see the need arises to buy one. Another way to look at it is that I am very green, and refuse to let the car rule my life, dictate what I can or can't do. No siree, I don't want to be enslaved to it.
Douglas
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Post by geoff on Jan 20, 2010 13:42:22 GMT -5
Douglas,
Possible solution to your new tv ABC signal break up...................
as you hear the train approaching or get one of those free timetables, jump out of your comfy sofa & hold the tv as tight as possible.
Anyone have any other suggestions or a technical solution?
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Post by tyuti1668 on Jan 20, 2010 20:05:45 GMT -5
Outdoor antenna + Booster works best BUT rabbit ear (w/o Booster) can recieve which means the signal isn't that bad. DiY built a "hi-gain" indoor unit (the signal is in UHF & need calculation to suit ur case/ There's also tons Diy guide in web. (Pls search "hdtv" "antenna" "diy" @ Google ) DTV Forum Australia may had an answer. |
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Post by douglaslam on Jan 21, 2010 5:09:57 GMT -5
Geoff,
I hereby appoint you our resident standup comic of the Forum. Let tyuti1668 and Ah Gin take care of techy stuff.
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Post by Ah Gin on Jan 21, 2010 17:54:04 GMT -5
Douglas.
Aiya, can't accept this title lah -- me no techie -- left that world 100 years ago, now into things I know even less -- Chinese Heritage etc. But thanks for that generous title.
Back to the real world: I my cousin in Modern California recalls that her mother refers to the garage remote control, and in fact any remote control as "Click Clack".
"I will GIVE you a electric speech" to mean I will call you on the phone (usually to mean mobile phone.
"Fire Vehicle" is of course the railway.
More from others?
Regards, Ah Gin
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Post by geoff on Jan 22, 2010 15:12:06 GMT -5
You are chinese if......
you say "Aiya"....... thanks for reminding me ahgin or did I miss it in the 88?
Douglas,
I can't accept the title of "resident standup comic". I was just trying to cheer myself up (and you) & also, I saw it on a US sitcom, so it must be true.
Geoff
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