Fw: No backup transmitter sites

["Mark Casey" <map@map.com>]

----- Original Message -----
From: Mark Casey <map@map.com>
To: <hopfgapr@sprynet.com>
Sent: Thursday, September 13, 2001 9:34 AM
Subject: Re: No backup transmitter sites


> > I wonder if any folks would pick up the 4,5 and 7 signals from Boston in those areas
> outside of the City itself?
> >
> Not likely, as even with a clear view 40-50 miles toward NYC, from my home near
Springfield, I'm not
> able to recieve NYC stations very well that are only 105 LOS miles away.  The reverse
> would put the Boston stations way too far over the horizon at over 150+ miles--so little
> chance of usable signal for the average viewer that far away. Boston stations are pretty
> much gone before you get to Hartford.
>
> BTW-- Ch 47 is (was) the best NYC TV signal here.
>
> Mark Casey
>
>
> > (I know a little off subject, but prior to Tuesday's tragedies, there was some DX talk
> going on and this does create an opening, albiet under horrific circumstances.)
> >
> > -Paul Hopfgarten
> > -Derry NH