WJFB 44 New Signal Delayed

- Posted May 21st, 2021 at 6:25pm

I just got an update from my Weigel contact. He said, "Due to winds at the 1300’ level, we’re delayed. We now expect to go on air tomorrow (Saturday).". We will now have to wait until tomorrow for the new signal. Until more news breaks, that's all for now.

Updated May 22nd at 7pm: - I am going ahead and calling it delayed for today as well. I haven't heard anything new as of this time nor has there been any changes with WJFB 44, WKUW 40, and WPGD 50. They are still running the same power as they have been the past few days. Until more news breaks, that's all for now.

Another Update May 23rd at 1:20pm - If you haven't seen it yet, here is the new post - WJFB New Signal Update. I will post again later today.

19 Comments

xmguy

- Posted on May 21st, 2021 at 6:37pm

Thanks man for the update. There is wind alright! That's why I can't watch WKRN most of the time (see my post on AVS Nashville) lol.

Lee in Portland

- Posted on May 21st, 2021 at 7:56pm

I agree. Thanks for the update. It'll keep me from scanning every hour

Steve

- Posted on May 21st, 2021 at 9:38pm - Edited

My antenna was not working very well today… not sure maybe the wind … even the channels that are usually good were barely watchable today

xmguy

- Posted on May 21st, 2021 at 11:32pm

I'm edge 2 here in McMinnville. So the slightest breeze and I loose WKRN. That's with a antenna specifically for that station too.

retroviewer

- Posted on May 21st, 2021 at 9:47pm

Thanks for the update!

itgrouch

- Posted on May 21st, 2021 at 10:58pm

I performed a channel re-scan around 12:15 am Friday and I lost 40, but gained 44, which I cannot receive at all in Gallatin. I checked my advanced diagnostics on my TV and the physical channel was 28, which belongs to WKUW. After reading here that WJFB isn't going live until Saturday, I did another re-scan, and 44 went away and 40 came back, with physical channel 28 again.

NashDigie

- Posted on May 21st, 2021 at 11:21pm

Yeah, I guess they couldn't wait to try out the new equipment for WJFB 44 so since 44's signal wasn't ready yet, they decided to try it out on WKUW 40's signal. That is just my guess.

Murphysmomma

- Posted on May 22nd, 2021 at 6:15am

Thanks for all updates!

ken

- Posted on May 22nd, 2021 at 9:14am

no signal here in murfreesboro yet

xmguy

- Posted on May 22nd, 2021 at 11:11am - Edited

It’s almost noon, and same here in McMinnville.

ken

- Posted on May 22nd, 2021 at 3:43pm

just checked again not on...

Gmonk

- Posted on May 22nd, 2021 at 11:43am

Still nothing here in Ashland City! But the day is not over!! Thanks for the updates!

Lee in Portland

- Posted on May 22nd, 2021 at 1:28pm

Same here in Portland but still have the 40s on the back antenna

xmguy

- Posted on May 22nd, 2021 at 4:32pm

I'm gonna go out on a limb here and say they've delayed again. There is a lot of wind. Has been all day.

NashDigie

- Posted on May 22nd, 2021 at 5:17pm

So far, that is what it looks like. I haven't heard anything new, and both WJFB 44, WKUW 40, and WPGD 50 signals have stayed put. They haven't changed.

videohead311

- Posted on May 22nd, 2021 at 7:48pm

I can't receive a signal from channel 40 WKUW today. I was receiving it last night.

NashDigie

- Posted on May 22nd, 2021 at 7:56pm

They have been running it on lower power the past few days. I have been receiving it as in and out, then pretty much nothing the past few hours. They may have lowered it even more. That's my guess.

xmguy

- Posted on May 22nd, 2021 at 8:46pm

During nightly skip I was able to get WJFB. But the last few days I haven’t been. So like you said. It must be even lower.

Lee in Portland

- Posted on May 23rd, 2021 at 1:12pm

I’m done scanning until I see here that this drama is over. It seems they were a bit too optimistic in their expectations of the change over, not taking all aspects into consideration. Like wind, heat, traffic, fog, & other unforeseen signal intrusions. I do hope WJRB comes back as here outside of Portland theirs is a favored group of channels

The "Add a Comment" Section - (You need to be signed in to comment.)

Comment: *To add a brand new comment, please refresh the page.