Spyder Valley Translator District

Own work Starting July 1st, 2015 The Spyder Valley Translator District began broadcasting DNRJW-TV DNRDO-TV and other stations to the Spyder Valley and Riverdale County. The broadcast facility has been built near the town of Riverdale, Oreconsin. The location chosen to build is Mount Riverdale, Officially the highest point surrounding the Spyder Valley......

FCC Request
On December 10th, 2014, Riverdale County filed a request with The Federal Communications Commission to build a translator on Mount Riverdale in order to increase signal strength within the Spyder Valley. This is to allow more programming to show within the valley. This need arose when arose in 2012 when the Digital Television Transition and Public Safety Act of 2005 went into effect June 12th, 2009, forcing all stations to broadcast in a digital signal. Because this signal is a set up weaker than analog, the Spyder Valley lost some TV due to the transition. Yet because there was still enough usable signal within the valley, there wasn't any real need until the authorization was requested.

On January 7th, 2015 the authorization was signed by the FCC and Construction on the new translator began on February 1st, 2015, after the last sections of funding came in.

Signal Testing
Technicians began testing signal strength, and receiver power on July 1st as the translator came into completion. All testing was completed on July 15th. This is when most stations were ready to roll. Once the system tests were confirmed, the FCC signed the final decree and The Spyder Valley Translator District began to re transmit all listed channels as a High Power TV Station. This way the signal will reach the desired coverage area.

Once the testing was completed, it became possible that the power of the translator may find it's way to other locations.

Opening Day 2015
At 10:00 AM on July 15th, the local radio stations announced that if you live in the Spyder Valley, Including Riverdale, Cardelle, Tarranasset Springs, and other areas. To receive the best signal possible, all antennas should be turned towards Mount Riverdale. And to ensure that this message gets to everybody, people went around the area giving out the word and answering any and all questions that may arise. People were also available at Riverdale City Hall to answer any questions that arose as well.

Signal Startup
At about 8 AM, technicians began turning on the translator's channels one at a time. This was planned to allow all the transmission equipment to properly warm up, and to avoid overloading the equipment, which would have lead to potential malfunctions that had the ability to "brown out" the valley due to a sudden loss in signal.

History
After a few days of operation, ratings came in from multiple sources stating that several of the stations that came on air in the Spyder Valley had great ratings. The well-established DNRDO and newly-rechristened DNDCH Prime Network appealed well to the current demographic within the Spyder Valley, whilst ABS International (hailing from Japan) drew in viewers as a "unique" network, despite never having had any business in Dahrconia before. However, public access channels like DNRCT failed to meet expectations.

News Clips
Here's an excerpt from one of the radio shows that broadcasts in the Spyder Valley.

News Clip 1.
'The Star Man:  Good Morning Spyder Valley. This is Spaghettini And The Star Man. And We’re Mental in the Morning.'

Spaghettini:  That’s right Star Man, and this is the best time to be.

'The Star Man:  Oh yeah. Anyway, we’re being told by our news guru to let every one know, that technicians for the Spyder Valley Translator District have completed testing on the translator, and that the antenna is now fully operational.'

'Spaghettini:  Oh yeah! That now means the Spyder Valley has proper over the air television service.'

'The Star Man:  Ain’t that the truth! Lots of people rely on that service for news and information. And thanks to the old repeater, several people were unable to get this vital link.'

'Spaghettini:  Oh yeah! Now that this new repeater is up and running, those who want it will get it. So if you’re looking to get this new and awesome television service, please point your antennas towards Mount Riverdale.'

News Clip 2.
Announcer:This is Hyper 6 News, Live in Portville Studios with ...

Current Channel Lineup
Here's a list of the channels that are currently on the air. This list shows every channel that is broadcasting, including all sub channels.
 * DNCCY-DT - Channel 2.1 (NBC)
 * DNIPK-DT - Channel 6.1 (ABC)
 * DNCPR-DT - Channel 8.1 (CBS)
 * DNFAX-DT - Channel 10.1 (MeTV)
 * DNJKT-DT - Channel 12.1 (PBS)
 * PBS Portville+ - Channel 12.2
 * National Public Radio - Channel 12.3
 * Fox 15 Starfire City - Channel 15.1 (FOX)
 * Fox News Channel - Channel 15.2
 * AntennaTV - Channel 15.3
 * DNKIT-DT - Channel 17.1 (Univision)
 * DNTNW-DT - Channel 19.1 (DuMont Television Network)
 * DNRDO-TV Channel 20.1 (ABN)
 * ABN Kids - 20.2
 * ABN Women - 20.3
 * ABN Maxx - 20.4
 * ABN Sports - 20.5
 * Mundovision - 20.6
 * UBC - 20.7
 * G-ABN - 20.8
 * Big Sky Network - 20.9
 * ABN Market Network - 20.10
 * ABN WeatherMax - 20.11
 * ABN Pinball - 20.12
 * ABN Animation Network - 20.13
 * DNHLZ-DT - Channel 22.1 (The CW)
 * THIS Portville - Channel 22.2
 * DNPOR-DT - 24.1 (Hyper Network)
 * DNNOH-DT - Channel 27.1 (My Network TV)
 * DNRCT-TV - Channel 30.1 (Public Access)
 * The Supreme Financial Channel - Channel 32.1
 * SuperabetMax Movie Network - Channel 33.1
 * DNGOX-DT - Channel 35.1 (ITV)
 * DNRVD-DT - Channel 37.1 (RockerVerseTV)
 * DNDCH-DT - Channel 39.1 (Prime Network)
 * DNMLS-DT - Channel 42.1 (Independent Broadcaster)
 * Cartoon Cavalcade - Channel 42.2
 * U42 Movienet - Channel 42.3
 * Music Universe - Channel 42.4
 * DNRJW-TV Channel 45.1 (Kohrumai Broadcasting)
 * RJWToons Channel 45.2
 * DNRJW-FM Channel 45.3 (digital radio)
 * DNARG-DT - Channel 47.1 (Argosy Network)
 * DNEJT-DT - Channel 49.1 (Ion TV)
 * Qubo - Channel 49.2
 * Ion Life - Channel 49.3
 * Ion Shop - Channel 49.4
 * QVC - Channel 49.5
 * HSN - Channel 49.6
 * Telemundo - Channel 49.7
 * DNQRD-DT - Channel 51.1 (The Q)
 * ABS International - Channel 53.1 (Aso Broadcasting System)
 * Asahi Kokusai - Channel 53.2 (TV Asahi)
 * DNRDN-TV - Channel 55.1 (RDN)
 * DNSVP-DT - Channel 56.1 (Paramount Network)
 * QAX Television - Channel 58.1
 * The University Of Dahrconia Portville Television Network - Channel 60.1 (Main Channel)
 * U of Dahrconia Educational Channel 1 - 60.2
 * U of Dahrconia Educational Channel 2 - 60.3

Buzz Pay-Per-View
When The 2014 Freedom of Television Act came into effect, it became possible for the district to add on Buzz Pay-Per-View to the lineup offered on the translator. These will be the only available channels under Buzz Pay-Per-View until full testing is complete. Once this is concluded there should be a few more channels added to the lineup.
 * Buzz Pay-Per-View Box Office! - Channel 80.1
 * Buzz Movie One! - Channel 81.1
 * Buzz Movie Two! - Channel 81.2
 * Buzz Event One! - Channel 81.3

Station Logos
Here's some logos for the stations that'll be broadcasting.Own work