Broadcast TV audio issues

[OvenMaster]

Has anyone else noticed any broadcast television audio issues lately?

First up is audio sync.

I don't care if it's through the DTV box feeding my VCR and TV upstairs, or the plain vanilla analog TV in the living room; live programs such as the news, or broadcasts that are on videotape -- lately I can't get through one day without the audio sync on at least one television broadcast getting messed up. My local CBS and FOX outlets are especially bad in this regard, sometimes up to five seconds difference.

Second is program volume.

Ever since the DTV switchover has progressed, I've been noticing a lot of broadcasts with abnormally low volume -- on analog as well as digital channels -- sometimes to the point of having to crank the volume up to 80% or so to get "normal" listening levels. Then, of course, the commercials blast you out of your seat. This is on all the TVs in the house, and especially on the local CBS and ABC outlets.

Never had problems like these or this bad in the past. DTV is such fun.