Phone Bank Day Four
This morning the Elon University Communications class presented their research to North Carolina stations via a phone conference and online presentation. I told you earlier they were in Wilmington, NC for the Big Switch, and they had some excellent data to share for all areas on the state.
Did you know Raleigh has the highest percentage of over the air viewers in the state? I didn’t! I am aware of many folks upset with cable and satellite operators for this and that, but as Donald Jones’ package tonight on “dead spots” points out, they may be your only option.
We are learning almost daily where the “trouble spots” are, and this is our main reason for you to try it now and see what needs to be done before February. I will be posting our exact plans later, but I am having so much fun talking to our viewers this week I want to stay on topic with what they are saying. Almost like tossing an Internet Pumpkin, but verbally.
I talked with several folks out on the fringe areas tonight. A couple of calls from Virginia that get analog fine, but little or no digital signals. I heard from Roanoke Rapids, Goldsboro, Smithfield, Fayetteville, Durham, Chapel Hill and Moore County tonight. Most of these viewers are in good shape, and just needed reassuring.
The Elon University students found that nearly 80% of the calls in Wilmington could have been prevented if people knew what I have been telling you in this blog since July. It’s all about antennas and trying it early to resole any issues are the key. Don’t wait until the analog signals are gone to try to switch.
We know Apex and the Northwest quadrant are going to have challenges due to the hills and valleys. Other directions seem to be in good shape as far as reception goes. As for the fringe areas? I don’t know exactly where that is, but they may be the best prepared as they already have rooftop antennas. It remains to be seen where the holes are, but I do recommend the www.tvfool.com site where the signal pattern is displayed over the Google maps. www.antennaweb.org is a great site to help you with antenna selections. Like Donald Jones points out, what works for me may not work for you. We all have to experiment a little!
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