TV channel changes

Ruapehu Bulletin, Volume 7, Issue 343, 10 July 1990, Page 12

TV channel changes

The work is expected to take six hours to complete during which period the TV2 service will be switched off. The TV2 service will be changed from channel 10 to channel 11. This change is required before the introduction of TV3 transmissions to the Taranaki area in August. Both TVNZ and TV3 regret any inconvenience to viewers in the area served by the Raetihi TV2 translator. The following information is intended to help viewers make changes to their TV receivers to restore reception capability of the TVNZ service. To install a new antenna to receive Ch 1 1 The replacement TV2 service for your area is Ch 11, with horizontal polarisation. Some older types of antenna are not designed to receive this channel properly and may need to be replaced. Some symptoms of poor antenna performance on Ch 11 are; loss of definition on the Ch 11

Broadcast Communications Ltd and TVNZ advise viewers in the Raetihi area that, on 18 July (subject to favourable weather conditions), significant changes Will be made to the TV2 translator serving the Raetihi area.

service, loss of colour on the Ch 11 service, significant increase in ghosting compared with previous picture quality To replace your antenna viewers are advised to consult your local television service company for specific advice on an antenna suitable for your location. Safety precautions *Avoid climbing on a wet roof - a slip could result in a broken limb or worse. *Note the position of power lines and keep well clear. *Arrange for a second person to be nearby on the ground to help if required. Changing channel Your replacement TV2 service will be on Ch 11. To receive this service you will need to adjust your television receiver/video cassette recorder to pick up this channel. Rotary tuners Some' receivers '(normally older sets) have a large knob which clicks between channels when turned. Simply click the large knob

Dusty Rhodes and the Bluesmobile will be donning longjohns and heading for Ruapehu's Hot Lava nightclub on 12&13 July, after a stint around North Island's main cities. They play a mix of blues from Muddy Waters to ZZ Top and George Thorogood and

around until you see the replacement TV2 service on your screen. (Some rotary tuners will not accommodate Ch 11, in this case replacement of the TV set will be necessary.) Usually you will also need to adjust the "fine tuning". For TV's with rotary tuners this is often a large plastic ring concentric with the channel changing knob, or else a small knob located in the centre of the channel changing knob. To adjust the fine tuning rotate the ring or knob to obtain the sharpest picture possible. Some TV receivers require that the ring or knob is pushed in while it is being turned to engage the fine tuning mechanism. If you are unable to obtain a satisfactory picture you are advised to consult your TV service company. Push button tuners Most modern sets have preselected pushbutton tuning, either by means of a remote control unit or akin to the pre-set push buttons on a car radio. Since there are many varieties of push--button tuning, you are advised to either refer to the operating manual which came with your receiver, or to consult your TV service company for guidance. (Some older types of TV sets may not tune to Ch

include originals writteu by Rhodes such as Workingham Blues, Gypsy Bluesman, Time and Time Before. Dusty Rhodes plays lead guitar and sings, having started on the strings when he was 11"a good number of years ago". He's been on the

11, so replacement of the TV set set will be necessary.) Note; it is not sufficient to simply select the new channel number on your remote control unit,. The service must be tuned in first. No visible tuner adjustment Some receivers have a concealed trapdoor which allows user access to tuning controls. Other TV receivers will need to be adjusted by a TV service company as they have no user accessible controls. Help for viewers Broadcast .Communications Ltd engineering staff will provide telephone advice to viewers who care to call (0650) 48-811 between the hours of 8am to 5pm. Viewers who require physical assistance to regain reception of TV2 are recommended to consult their local television service company. Compensation Both TVNZ and TV3 advise that no cOmpensation is payable to viewers. All expenses incurred by viewers consequent to this change are their own responsibility. Authorisation This change to the TV2 service has been carried out at the direction of the Ministiy of Commerce, with the full backing of the New Zealand Government.

New Zealand blues scene for eight years having made his name in the legendary Bluebeard Blues Band. The bluesmobile crew are Johnney H on drums, Danny Neuwmann on bass and The Badger on keyboard and harmonica.