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Ask our DTV expert, Errett Porter
Do you have a question about DTV or HDTV? Ask the Expert, Errett Porter, FOX 16's Director of Engineering and resident DTV expert.

Below are answers from our DTV Expert to questions submitted by viewers.

When it rains my picture freezes
I have a converter box and passed the test. My question is every time it rains or the wind is blowing hard the TV freezes up. How am I suppose to get weather updates when it is storming?
Will my distribution amplifier deliver the converted signal to multiple TVs using only one converter?
Will my distribution amplifier in my home be able to deliver the converted signal to the multiple TV's in my home using only one DTV converter?
Will we need one converter box for each TV set?
Will we need one converter box for each TV set or will one converter box handle more than on TV set?
Is my TV digital?
What year did television sets convert from analog to digital? Or what year did manufaturers convert new television sets to digital?
Should I get an outdoor antenna?
If I get an outdoor antenna that is made for digital tv will it work with my analog tv until I get a digital or HDTV or will it be useless until I get a digital tv? Also, will I still be able to get a signal after the change over if I get a digital or HDTV even though I will only have a roof top antenna?
How do I find a quality HD antenna?
I'm getting tired of shelling out $50+ bucks only to be in the returns lane the next day. There has got to be a good solution out there
Hooking up an antenna to a Diretv HD-DVR
Bought an antenna, looked up info on antennaweb.org and hooked it up to HD-DVR and to the back of the TV like instructions said. Reception was fuzzy and snowy on all locals. Do I need to hook it up to only the television or only the Directv HD-DVR? What channels should I tune to to get the locals?
Why is surround sound not working?
why we are not getting only your station without surround sound?
What is the difference in a HDTV and a HDTV monitor?
What is the difference in a HDTV and a HDTV monitor? If I buy a monitor, do I have to buy extra equipment?
How important is it to get an HDTV receiver that decodes MPEG 4?
When buying a HDTV receiver, how important is it to get one that decodes MPEG 4? Few support it now, but will we see a decreased ability to decode future HD signal with just a MPEG STB?
How do I get HDTV on my HDTV?
How do I get HDTV on my HDTV? I am with Directv and have a HD reciever and can't get a waiver to get HDTV. What do I need to do to watch HDTV on Fox 16.
What is the average life expectancy of a plasma screen moniter and a LCD monitor?
What is the average life expectancy of a plasma screen moniter and a LCD monitor? H.Guy in Pine Bluff
What is a QAM tuner?
A follow up question. What is a QAM tuner? Tim in Little Rock
Will I be able to receive your digital signal over my antenna that I have now and will the reception be any better than the analog siginal I receive now?
I receive my television signal over the air, never had cable or dish. I am thinking of getting a 30" CRT HDTV with HD built in. Will I be able to receive your digital signal over my antenna that I have now and will the reception be any better than the analog siginal I receive now? Tim in Little Rock
Where can i find the location of local TV towers?
Where can i find the location of local TV towers? I am currently applying for a network waiver for DIRECTV. Greg in Jacksonville
4:3 vs 16:9 on a standard TV
I can't seem to get my ratio quite right. I set my reciever for 4:3 and it either stretches beyond the screen or it's squished in a pillar mode.
Local HD channels with Dish Network
Dish Network has just upgraded their HD programming. Are they offering the Little Rock channels in HD, if not I do not want to upgrade right now?
Using a powered internal antenna
With just a pair of rabbit ears I was able to pick up 11 and 16 without any problem last night. Today, I bought a powered internal antenna and am able to pick up 7, 11, and 38, but can no longer pick up 16.
Using an internal HDTV antanna
I have recently bought a new tv that recieves HDTV. I bought a internal HDTV antanna. I can pick up Ch 7 somewhat and Ch 11 good, but I can not pick up Ch 16 at all. What are my options?
Can I still receive quality over-the-air HDTV signals in Cabot?
Since I live in Cabot, which is about 25-30 miles +/- from Little Rock can I still receive quality over-the-air HDTV signals?
When installing an HDTV antenna, is it better to mount outside or in attic?
When installing an HDTV antenna, is it better to mount outside or in attic?
What are HD-ILA TV's?
What are HD-ILA TV's?
What is the best HDTV type for me to buy?
If I am not too concerned about price, what is the best HDTV type for me to buy? I am thinking of around 50 inches for the screen.
What are the options for receiving HD digital feeds in Searcy?
What are the options for receiving HD digital feeds in our area of Arkansas?
When will Dish Net put our HD locals on line?
When will Dish Net put our HD locals on line? About how far down the road will it be before we see FOX16 in HD over satellite?
Receiving local HD signals in Hot Springs
We have an OTA antenna and are located about 35 miles out of Little Rock. We only receive KTHV TV CBS affiliate with a good HD signal. All other channels out of LR are snowy.
When will standard broadcasts end?
Has the FCC set a specific future deadline for the discontinuation of commercial TV broadcasts in standard analog format?
When will FOX16 broadcast in HD?
Any time-line on when FOX16 will have their digital HD signal broacasting locally? I can currently only get KTHV HD over-the-air?
What channel is your DTV broadcast on?
Direct TV is looking to charge $50 extra to install a regular antenna to pick up local channels. If I purchase a normal set of "rabbit ears" what channel is your DTV broadcast on?


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