Something ironic...(this illustrates the fact there are so many laws, not even a lawyer could possibly be aware of them all)...I eventually sold the Direct TV receivers previously mentioned on Ebay to a gentleman in Ontario. After 3 weeks he didn't receive them and wanted a refund. So, I contacted USPS, but they couldn't trace the shipment after it crossed the border. The buyer from Ontario did some research and found they were in Canadian customs awaiting destruction! The Direct TV cards were still in the receivers which is apparently illegal in Canada. This law was to protect another corporation which provides satellite TV to Canada (I think the name was Northstar or similar). Anyway, I lost money on the deal because of that. Lesson learned!
As far as the cable TV interference, after service ended I disconnected all the nice cables they ran outside and through the house. Then as I was gardening last spring accidently roto-tilled through the portion going to the house. So, there's no QRM from cable TV! These days we have 2 OTA Digital TV boxes, 5 computers, 4 TVs, half a dozen video game consoles and DVD players. The interference level is so high that DXing inside the house with a loop antenna is impossible. The outdoor antennas are mostly quiet. The Cushcraft D3 Dipole for 10/15/20 meters above the roof can only pick 20 meters. There's too much QRM on 10 and 15 (probably from the wireless water meter the city just installed). All loggings with the Ultralight (E100) are made in the backyard or when I take walks around the local recreation center. I sold the Kiwa Loop...hi. Chris Knight Fort Lupton, CO _______________________________________________ IRCA mailing list [email protected] http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: [email protected]
