WFXT-DT power increase?

[Jeff Lehmann]

> As of Sunday night I've been able to receive WFXT-DT in Andover on 31
> with no changes in my modest antenna and amplifier setup.
> 
> I've never seen WFXT digital at home before Sunday because of its low
> power, and I've missed the analog signal since it died.  I've
> habitually checked 25 and 31 for weeks for signs of life.  I went out
> in the weather to watch the Pats game at someone else's house
> yesterday after a quick check of 25 and 31 at noon.  Did WFXT get
> complaints Sunday considering this is the first Pats game on Fox since
> the analog transmitter ate the big one?
> 
> Today WFXT-DT is stronger than WSBK-DT.

It could just be the weather. I've noticed that local UHF signals (in all
different forms, amateur, public safety, TV, etc...) seem to become stronger
and more stable when the temperature drops below freezing and/or there's
snow on the ground.

Jeff Lehmann
Hanson, MA