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Tuesday, May 19th, 2020 8:39 PM

Lost various channels

Last evening we stated getting a blank screen instead of the listed programs on channel 11 (PBS), channel 23 (METV), and channel 26. The same condition is still there this afternoon. All other channels work normally. Is there a common problem with at least these 3 channels?

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5 years ago

what's your zip code? Maybe these stations share a transmitting tower.

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@TexasBrit My zip code is 60185.

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can't see any connection, or any reason why you have lost the stations.

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@TexasBrit Channel 11 went back to normal at about 5PM this evening. It was not working for about 20 hours. Channels 23 and 26 began working at about 9PM. They were out for about 24 hours. There is no indication of what happened or what was done to bring them back. All is working normal now so case closed.

5 years ago

I've also lost those local channels the last two days. Just a blank screen, what's up.
Harvard, il 60033

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mostofthechicago stations have been off the air on and of for the last couple of days because of a fire in the Sears tower (or whatever it's called these days)

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