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From: chikarma@hpindda.HP.COM (Sanjay Chikarmane)
Newsgroups: sci.electronics
Subject: VCR's sensitivity to UHF
Message-ID: <3230001@hpindda.HP.COM>
Date: 28 Mar 88 18:33:21 GMT
Organization: HP Information Networks, Cupertino, CA
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I recently purchased a VCR (Sanyo VHR3250HQ), which according to
the manufacturer's specifications is cable ready and can receive
channels 1-12(VHF) and 13-83(UHF). The model was reviewed in a very
recent Consumer Reports, and rated 2nd best in a very recent Consumer 
Reports.

While its reception of the VHF channels is very good, I find that
it is virtually unable to tune in to the UHF channels. I can receive
these channels quite well on my TV, and a many UHF channels
in this area have strong signals - KTEH channel 54 (San Jose, CA)
for instance. But the VCR's lack of sensitivity to the UHF channels
prevents me from being able to record anything from those channels.

I know a couple of friends with other VCRs having the same problem.
Do any of you experts out there have an insight into this problem? 
Are VCRs inherently less sensitive to UHF than TVs? I am considering
returning this model and trying another one, but that one could well
have the same problem. If anyone out there has or knows of a VCR which
decent UHF reception, I would be interested in knowing the make & model.

Thanks,

Sanjay Chikarmane

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