Day: January 31, 2014

Local Television Signal….Common Questions

As promised we share the first part of our findings following a trip throughout the Duhallow and Sliabh Luachra areas yesterday.

One of the most Common Questions being asked about LTV reception:

“We received quite a good reception on air up to last year…Now we no longer seem to be able to receive any signal.  How do we now continue to receive the weekly broadcasts?”

One of the main reasons for this is that we used a VHF transmitter from the Mushera area for years.   Use of VHF was no longer permitted from last year thus losing that signal which used to travel far to areas like Taur, Newmarket and could even be received on high ground in areas like Dingle and Castleisland.   So now we can only use the UHF signal which does not travel as far as VHF.  The new signal we’ve been using in this area is Channel 31 UHF from the Carriganima area (This is on a different frequency from last year).   However, lots of areas in Millstreet Town and to the west of the town and beyond could not avail of that signal so Dan Joe Kelleher of LTV suggested that a transmitter placed to the west of the town could pick up the Carriganima signal and redistribute it to a large section of the town and to a large wide area to the west of Millstreet including Gneeveguilla, parts of Rathmore, Knocknagree, the New Line (Rathmore to Sandpit House Road) etc..   Although we did not have funds for this development we decided in the spirit of providing to a wider audience not only LTV2 Millstreet but also LTV1 and the Sunday Specials, to personally finance this extension of the on-air signal.   We were also very fortunate to receive the supremely kind permission of a local family to transmit from their setting in ideal conditions.   Use of the electricity in constant use for this facility is gauged by meter.    The signal from this new transmitter located to the west of the town is proving most successful and is available on Channel 35 UHF.   When LTV is not being transmitted Dan Joe broadcasts the Sky Channel EWTN  (the religious channel) on a 24/7 basis.    Tomorrow we shall share how we found the quality of the signal in the areas we visited and we also explore the very real advantage of online transmission as illustrated by the success of the placing of our weekly LTV2 programmes on You Tube (dedicatedly uploaded by Bernard) making the broadcast available worldwide.  If you have any questions please email millstreetmuseum @eircom.net …. (S.R.)

“Voice of the Glen 2014” Begins Saturday at 8pm

The Voice of the Glen opens in the Glen Theatre on this Saturday night at 8pm. Involving 66 singers nominated by clubs, groups and business outlets from Cork County and beyond, the hosting promises much entertainment during the coming weeks. At a launch, Millstreet Community Singers were well represented. We thank John Tarrant for the photograph and informaton. Click on the image to enlarge. (S.R.)
The Voice of the Glen opens in the Glen Theatre on this Saturday night at 8pm. Involving 66 singers nominated by clubs, groups and business outlets from Cork County and beyond, the hosting promises much entertainment during the coming weeks. At a launch, Millstreet Community Singers were well represented. We thank John Tarrant for the photograph and informaton. Click on the image to enlarge.   (S.R.)

Performing in the opening first round on this Saturday are:
1. Alanna Barry: Millstreet Camogie Club
2. Pat Cranitch: Laharn Heritage Centre
3. Shane O’Riordan: Centre Stage Theatre
4. Nigel Herlihy: Anvil Bar, Rylane
5. Caroline O’Shea: Mallow Animal Rescue
6. Edel Shine: Banteer Camogie Club
7. Evelyn Curtain: Quinlan’s Bar Meelin
8. Tim Ring: Moll’s Bar, Beeing
9. Tom Goggin: Millstreet Community Singers
10. Marie Bradley: Kathy’s Bar, Knocknagree
11. Una Marie Cremin: Jeff’s Bar, Castlemagner

Table Quiz reminder & Cork Synagogue

A reminder about the Table Quiz that will taking place tonight (31st Jan) in the Wallis Arms, Millstreet starting at 8.30pm.  €40/team of four.  Raffle prizes include a pair of audience tickets to The Late Late Show.  Everyone is welcome to take part.  It should be a great evening, whatever the weather.

RTE’s Nationwide programme tonight at 7pm (31st Jan) will feature the recent Holocaust Memorial Day events.  Of particular interest for past and present students of Millstreet Community School will be an interview with Mr. Fred Rosehill.  He is a Jewish person, born and bred in Cork, with a very interesting story to tell.  The Transition Years visit the Cork Synagogue each year and Mr. Rosehill always welcomes us warmly and gives an excellent presentation on the history of the Jewish community in Cork.

Researching Local Television Reception Throughout Area

Dan Joe Kelleher of LTV checking the reception near Knocknaloman, Rathmore with Clara Mountain in the distance. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
Dan Joe Kelleher of LTV checking the reception near Knocknaloman, Rathmore with Clara Mountain in the distance. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)

 

Reaching the Kilcorney area by the end of the day.
Reaching the Kilcorney area by the end of the day.

On Thursday, 30th Jan. 2014  Dan Joe Kelleher and I travelled throughout the Duhallow and Sliabh Luachra areas to determine the extent and the quality of LTV reception now that an extra transmitter has been put in place near Millstreet to enhance the signal reception for Millstreet Town and in regions west of the town.   We shall communicate our findings over the [read more …] “Researching Local Television Reception Throughout Area”