willedoo Posted February 2, 2023 Posted February 2, 2023 Eidsvold (pop.600) , west of Maryborough in Qld has lost almost all of it's free to air TV. The local council re-transmission tower has been shut down permanently by the council a few days ago and the locals are not happy. The only free to air left is the ABC which has it's own tower. The town has lost the 10, 7, 9 and SBS networks. Locals say viewing via the internet is not viable due to the unreliable NBN in the district and also the data cost would be a factor. Another alternative is satellite TV, again expensive and unreliable. The joys of living in the country. I've heard some people say their satellite internet is not too bad, and others say it's terrible. A mate on a property in west Qld has satellite NBN and he said it's worse than dial-up on the odd occasions you can get it. I'm on fixed wireless NBN, only about 2klm from the tower, and it's been much better than the old ADSL as long as you don't expect data speeds comparable to those in the major cities. Around here 12 Mbps is rated as very good. 1 2
old man emu Posted February 2, 2023 Posted February 2, 2023 When I was at Uni I worked one summer at Gyranda Santa Gertrudis Stud ar Cracow between Eidsvold and Theodore. Do I see an unsealed strip about 4500 ft southwest of the Cracow mine? 1 1
Jerry_Atrick Posted February 2, 2023 Posted February 2, 2023 After a while, the locals won't miss TV.. A dial up is all you need for this forum, it is so efficient. What other entertainment and news does anyone need? 1 1
old man emu Posted February 2, 2023 Posted February 2, 2023 4 minutes ago, Jerry_Atrick said: What other entertainment and news does anyone need When I find myself Home and Away, I need my Neighbours. 1 1
Jerry_Atrick Posted February 2, 2023 Posted February 2, 2023 I have used this already once tonight: 😉
spacesailor Posted February 3, 2023 Posted February 3, 2023 YOU NEED , Friends with OLD video recording capabilities. a few hour on '' tape '' will stop the wifes , withdrawal problems . LoL Yes I had a set but you know who, gave the old junk away. spacesailor 1
Bruce Tuncks Posted February 3, 2023 Posted February 3, 2023 I grew up in the 1950's in Alice Springs and all we had was the ABC radio ( one station) To this day, I hardly watch television and could go completely without it, and I reckon I was lucky and this lack of television was a blessing. On the other hand, I really like and use the internet. The latest guidelines for kids say that more than an hour of screen time is bad for you. 2
nomadpete Posted February 3, 2023 Posted February 3, 2023 Phew! Thankfully that is only a recommendation for kids. I'm exempt! 1 3
facthunter Posted February 4, 2023 Posted February 4, 2023 Mostly total abuse of good technology. It's an INSULT to the Intelligence even of morons. Screen idols you would actually HATE to have living next door if you thought about it.. Nev 1 1 1
red750 Posted February 4, 2023 Posted February 4, 2023 There's nothing worth watching on TV anyway. Even with Foxtel there's nothing on this evening. You'd be better with a DVD player and a box of DVD's. A few of the Foxtel channels are disappearing to streaming services like Netflix, Stan, etc. 3 1
Old Koreelah Posted February 4, 2023 Posted February 4, 2023 Remember that American lament: “ forty channels and nothing to watch”. That disease has reached Oz. Some nights I flick channels and occasionally find a treasure- usually on SBS, NTV or ABC. Tonight we’re staying at our kid’s place, with screens everywhere, but usually turned off. We just spent a few hours playing fun card games with the grandies. 2 1
Popular Post red750 Posted February 4, 2023 Popular Post Posted February 4, 2023 We only have an indoor antenna on our family room TV, the one I usually watch. The loungeroom one has an outdoor antenna, but my daughter monopolises it. Since the two storey house was built next door, between us and the broadcast towers, I can only receive Channel 7 reliably. Channel 2, 10 and SBS can be received sometimes, but usually break up after a few minutes, depending on the weather. Channel 9 and secondary stations all say "No free to air signal". Reminds me of the American girl who said: "Our TV says BUILT IN ANTENNA. I don't even know where that is." 3 1 1
facthunter Posted February 4, 2023 Posted February 4, 2023 OK, do you remember the card game "Happy Families"? Nev
nomadpete Posted February 5, 2023 Posted February 5, 2023 4 hours ago, facthunter said: OK, do you remember the card game "Happy Families"? Nev Before anyone says it..... NO. That wasn't a Tasmanian invention! 2
old man emu Posted February 5, 2023 Posted February 5, 2023 7 hours ago, nomadpete said: Before anyone says it..... NO. That wasn't a Tasmanian invention! Snap! 1 1
facthunter Posted February 5, 2023 Posted February 5, 2023 OK . I'm Game. Was it keep it in the family down there? Has to be a reason everyone's so happy. Nev 1
Marty_d Posted February 6, 2023 Posted February 6, 2023 Are we all happy? Good weather helps. I reckon you find the net happiness of Tassie peaks dramatically from January to March. 1
Jerry_Atrick Posted February 6, 2023 Posted February 6, 2023 Isn't that because happiness is brought in by the mainlanders in that period? 1 1
nomadpete Posted February 6, 2023 Posted February 6, 2023 23 minutes ago, Jerry_Atrick said: Isn't that because happiness is brought in by the mainlanders in that period? Nah, but it might be influened by the money they bring in 1
Old Koreelah Posted April 17, 2023 Posted April 17, 2023 I guess this belongs in this thread: This morning my grandie picked up my old faithfull and exclaimed: ”Wow, this is a cute old iPhone!” 1
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