Miami / Fort Lauderdale, FL - Comcast [Text View]

DoctorM

01-14-10, 12:46 PM

There are a few threads near this region, but nothing specific to Comcast.
I'll get things rolling with a list of clear QAM channels ATM (that I've found).

These are sorted by Comcast channel.
CC = Comcast Channel
MHZ = Carrier Frequency
Channel = QAM Channel. My DVR remaps minor channels, but the major number should be correct for everyone.

CC MHZ Channel Station
1 567 81.1 Ch1 On Demand Preview
1 567 83.1 Ch1 On Demand Preview
2 651 100.1 WPBT-2 (PBS Miami)
3 651 100.9 WBFS-33 (My Network TV Miami)
4 645 94.1 WFOR-4 (CBS Miami)
5 681 105.1 QVC
6 651 100.2 WTVJ-6 (NBC Miami)
7 645 94.2 WSVN-7 (FOX Miami)
8 645 94.7 WGEN Gen-TV
9 651 100.3 WLTV-23 (Univision Miami) Esp
10 645 94.3 WPLG-10 (ABC Miami)
11 651 100.4 WSFL-39 (CW Network Miami)
12 783 122.1 Comcast Community Channel
13 651 100.5 WSCV-51 (Telemundo Miami) Esp
14 681 105.2 C-Span
15 645 94.8 WJAN-41 (American TeVe)
16 651 100.6 WPXM-35 (ION Miami)
17 651 100.7 WLRN-17 (PBS Miami)
19 645 94.9 WBEC-63 (BECON)
20 651 100.8 WXEL-42 (PBS West Palm Beach)
21 645 94.4 WHFT-45 (TBN Miami) Esp
22 645 94.5 WSBS-22 Mega TV Esp (WDLP?)
23 645 94.6 WAMI-69 (Telefutura Hollywood) Esp
25 675 104.1 WGN
26 681 105.3 HSN (Home Shopping Network)
27 783 122.2 The Weather Channel
28 681 105.4 CNN
29 681 105.5 HLN (Headline News)
30 669 103.1 MSNBC
31 669 103.2 CNBC
32 669 103.3 Fox News
33 663 102.2 truTV
34 663 102.3 ESPN
35 663 102.4 ESPN2
36 681 105.6 Golf Channel
37 729 113.1 Versus
38 663 102.5 SunSports
39 663 102.6 FSN Florida
40 669 103.4 Speed
42 663 102.8 TNT
43 663 102.9 TBS
44 669 103.5 FX
45 657 101.1 USA
47 657 101.2 AMC
48 663 102.10 TVLand
50 657 101.3 Nick
51 657 101.4 Disney Channel
52 657 101.5 Cartoon Network
53 669 103.6 ABC Family
54 681 105.7 Animal Planet
55 657 101.6 Discovery Channel
56 657 101.7 The Learning Channel (TLC)
57 681 105.8 Travel Channel
58 327 41.1 E!
60 675 104.2 Food Network
61 675 104.3 HGTV
62 675 104.4 Lifetime
63 327 41.3 Spike
64 675 104.5 A&E
65 675 104.6 History Channel
66 669 103.7 Bravo
67 657 101.8 Comedy Central
68 657 101.9 SciFi Channel
69 657 101.10 MTV
70 681 105.9 Great American Country
71 657 101.11 VH-1
72 657 101.12 BET
78 603 87.1 Government Access
104 681 105.11 C-Span2
118 327 41.2 Style
119 675 104.7 Lifetime Movie Network (LMN)
137 327 41.6 Hallmark
145 327 41.4 CMT (Pure Country)
177 663 102.1 TV Guide Channel
186 621 90.48 ShopNBC
188 621 90.47 GEMSTV
201 747 116.3 WPBT-2.3 (V-me PBS Miami)
202 747 116.2 WPBT-2.2 (Create PBS Miami)
209 435 59.1 LATV-10.2 (WPLG Latin Television)
216 435 59.2 WTVJW-6.2 (NBC Weather Plus University)
217 435 59.3 US-6.3 (WTVJ Universal Sports)
220 603 87.2 WSVN Estrella 7.2
243 675 104.9 EWTN
243 807 126.1 EWTN
277 663 102.7 CSS (Cable Sports South)
431 435 59.4 WPLG-10 HD (ABC Miami)
432 435 59.5 WTVJ-6 HD (NBC Miami)
433 747 116.4 WFOR-4 HD (CBS Miami)
440 747 116.5 WPBT-2 HD (PBS Miami)
636 831 130.14 Mun2
689 645 94.10 CV Network (CaribeVisión)
801-846 621 90.1-90.46 Music Choice

Recently gone missing:
224 711 110.3 Azteca América (WSFLDT2-39.2)
435 711 110.1 WSFL-39 HD (CW Network Miami)
436 711 110.2 WBFS-33 HD (My Network TV Miami)
437 147 18.1 WPXM-35 HD (ION Miami)
438 147 18.2 WSBS-22 HD (Mega TV Esp)

(I can provide an XL spreadsheet chart by request.)

Ken H

01-15-10, 03:59 PM

Keep in mind Comcast changes QAM channel assignments on a very regular basis.

p1rates

01-16-10, 07:02 PM

These are the HD channels that I have. Sorry but I don't know the carrier frequencies.

401 FSN Florida HD
402 Sun Sports HD
403 ESPN HD
404 ESPN2 HD
405 Outdoor Channel
406 NFL Network HD
407 TNT HD
409 Universal HD
410 A&E HD
411 Palladia HD
412 HD Theater
413 National Geographic HD
414 Food Network HD
415 HGTV HD
416 HBO HD
417 Cinemax HD
418 Showtime HD
419 Starz HD
420 USA HD
421 TBS HD
422 History HD
423 CNN HD
424 Discovery HD
425 TLC HD
426 Animal Planet HD
427 Sci-Fi HD
428 FOX News HD
429 AMC HD
431 WPLG-10 HD (ABC Miami)
432 WTVJ-6 HD (NBC Miami)
433 WFOR-4 HD (CBS Miami)
434 WSVN-7 HD (FOX Miami)
435 WSFL-39 HD (CW Network Miami)
436 WBFS-33 HD (My Network TV Miami)
437 WPXM-35 HD (ION Miami)
438 WSBS-22 Mega TV HD
440 WPBT-2 HD (PBS Miami)
444 ABC Family HD
445 Disney Channel HD
446 Science Channel HD
448 Versus HD
450 Speed HD
451 FX HD
465 Lifetime Movie Network HD
478 NBA TV HD
479 MLB Network HD

Ken H

01-16-10, 08:55 PM

These are the HD channels that I have...

It would help if we knew where you were located. The easiest way is to include it in your profile, and it will appear right below your user name when you post.

snidely

01-16-10, 11:06 PM

We have Comcast in both our Aventura and Oakland, Ca homes. A few months ago Oakland was upgraded to what Comcast calls :World of More" -WOM - service. You need a small (free) box to watch anything since all channels are now transmitted digitly.
Has any announcement been made as to when this will happen here? I am mainly interested in all the extra HD channels that come along
We do have 2 HD DVRs here. The third TV would need a "box". We use one box in Oakland and one DVR.
One question I need to look into - I thought Comcast was required to provide the local OTA channels in HD as well as SD. This obviously isn't the case since the "box" only has a coax output.

...mike

ortegaj

01-18-10, 03:53 PM

This is my lineup, I believe the biggest in the tri-county area

214 WBZL -39 HD (WB Miami) Children & Family
380 The Weather Channel HD
381 Cartoon Network HD
382 Nickelodeon HD
383 ABC Family HD
384 Disney Channel HD
385 Disney XD HD
394 Tennis Channel HD
397 CNN Headline News HD
398 TruTV HD
399 MSNBC HD
401 FSN Florida HD High-Definition TV
402 Sun Sports HD
403 ESPN HD High-Definition TV
404 ESPN2 HD High-Definition TV
405 Golf HD High-Definition TV
406 NFL Network HD High-Definition TV
407 TNT HD High-Definition TV
409 Universal HD High-Definition TV
410 A&E HD High-Definition TV
411 Palladia HD High-Definition TV
412 HD Theater High-Definition TV
413 National Geographic HD High-Definition TV
414 Food Network HD High-Definition TV
415 HGTV HD High-Definition TV
416 HBO HD High-Definition TV
417 Cinemax HD High-Definition TV
418 Showtime HD High-Definition TV
419 Starz HD High-Definition TV
420 USA HD High-Definition TV
421 TBS HD High-Definition TV
422 History HD High-Definition TV
423 CNN HD High-Definition TV
424 Discovery HD High-Definition TV
425 TLC HD High-Definition TV
426 Animal Planet HD High-Definition TV
427 SyFy HD High-Definition TV
428 FOX News HD High-Definition TV
429 AMC HD High-Definition TV
430 Bravo HD
431 WPLG-10 HD (ABC Miami) High-Definition TV
432 WTVJ-6 HD (NBC Miami) High-Definition TV
433 WFOR-4 HD (CBS Miami) High-Definition TV
434 WSVN-7 HD (FOX Miami) High-Definition TV
435 WSFL-39 HD (CW Network Miami) High-Definition TV
436 WBFS-33 HD (My Network TV Miami) High-Definition TV
437 WPXM-35 HD (ION Miami) High-Definition TV
438 WSBS-22 Mega TV HD
439 WGN HD
440 WPBT-2 HD (PBS Miami) High-Definition TV
441 WSCV-51 HD (Telemundo)
442 WLTV-23 HD (Univision) - Coming Soon!
443 WAMI-69 HD (Telefutura) - Coming Soon!
444 ABC Family HD High-Definition TV
445 Disney Channel HD High-Definition TV
446 Science Channel HD High-Definition TV
448 Versus HD High-Definition TV
449 ESPNews HD
450 Speed HD High-Definition TV
451 FX HD High-Definition TV
452 Spike HD
453 Comedy Central HD
454 Fuse HD
455 WE TV HD
456 IFC HD
457 E! HD
458 Travel Channel HD
459 Lifetime HD
460 MGM HD
461 Style HD
462 G4 HD
463 TV One HD
464 Bio: The Biography Channel HD
465 Lifetime Movie Network HD
466 Planet Green HD
467 Encore HD
468 Hallmark Movie Channel HD
469 Fox Business Channel HD
470 CNBC HD
471 QVC HD
472 Big Ten Network HD
473 MTV HD
474 VH-1 HD
475 BET HD
476 CMT HD
477 NHL Network HD
478 NBA TV HD Sports
479 MLB Network HD
480 HBO 2 HD
481 HBO Signature HD
482 HBO Family HD
483 HBO Comedy HD
484 HBO Zone HD
485 HBO Latino HD
486 MoreMax HD
487 ActionMax HD
488 ThrillerMax HD
489 WMax HD
490 5 StarMax HD
491 Outermax HD
495 Starz Comedy HD
496 Starz Kids & Family HD
497 Starz Edge HD
509 iN DEMAND PPV HD High-Definition TV
515 The Movie Channel HD
516 The Movie Channel Xtra HD
517 Showtime 2 HD
518 Showtime Showcase HD
519 Showtime Extreme HD
760 NBA PPV HD High-Definition TV
785 MLB/NHL PPV HD High-Definition TV
3901 NFL RedZone HD

p1rates

01-18-10, 07:50 PM

Wow. Pretty impressive lineup, ortegaj. I'm a little jealous. I wish I had all those movie channels in HD.

We have Comcast in both our Aventura and Oakland, Ca homes. A few months ago Oakland was upgraded to what Comcast calls :World of More" -WOM - service. You need a small (free) box to watch anything since all channels are now transmitted digitly.
Has any announcement been made as to when this will happen here? I am mainly interested in all the extra HD channels that come along
We do have 2 HD DVRs here. The third TV would need a "box". We use one box in Oakland and one DVR.
One question I need to look into - I thought Comcast was required to provide the local OTA channels in HD as well as SD. This obviously isn't the case since the "box" only has a coax output.

...mike

I have a HD DVR box in my bedroom and a regular cable box in the living area. It doesn't allow HD channels but we haven't received the "WOM" notice yet.

The announcement depends on where you live in Aventura. I always notice when Comcast is having updates by looking at my city hall website. It may or may not be the same for your city. I would recommend looking into that.

Doom878

01-19-10, 09:45 AM

ortegaj's area underwent the digital change. Anyone else?

ortegaj

01-19-10, 01:51 PM

I have talked to people around the county and I believe that besides my part of Davie by 595 and Pine Island. Nobody else has undergone the change, even one block east at University my friends do not have it and we changed about three months ago.

DoctorM

01-21-10, 10:54 AM

I set up digital adapters for my mom in Tamarac in anticipation of a November change over, but they still haven't shut her analog off.

Now they're telling me mid February in my area.

Btw, does anyone know the carrier frequency of Fox HD? I've never found it (which probably means it isn't in the clear).

ortegaj

01-21-10, 08:20 PM

It might be a while as they are still having difficulties with the signal, some channels look pretty pixelated. Also the guide does not display the shows for some channels. But otherwise the new channels are awesome.

Angel L.

01-25-10, 09:31 AM

I am considering saving some $ and changing to Comcast from from Direct TV and ATT phone and DSl. I have 5 HDTV will comcast chage xtra for cards or hd boxes? How do the services compare?

Mike4HDTV

01-25-10, 03:47 PM

Angel - Comcast will charge you for each box. I think its $7 per box. Comcast quality is decent. I don't have Comcast but my mom does and the PQ looks good on her 55" RPTV. It would probably look better on a new LCD TV.

I have Directv and the PQ is amazing. Directv is raising prices next month by a few dollars. They are also adding a lot (that's what they are saying) of HD channels in April or May because of their new satellite that was launched in December.

p1rates

02-02-10, 03:44 PM

BDCat

02-02-10, 04:09 PM

Good for you! I also received a letter from Comcast today stating that my area would be enhanced before long. It provided a “unique digital number” which I can use either in a phone call or a special web site to get “my personal information”.

It also stated that DTAs will be required for all TVs without a box or cable card. It also says to sure to respond before 3/15 so I don’t anticipate any actual change until early April. New HD typically come a month or two after that!

But at least things seem to be on the move!

DoctorM

02-03-10, 03:49 PM

Does anyone get Azteca América with a QAM tuner (not a converter or DTA)?
My DTA shows it to be at 711Mhz, but for some reason it's not showing up without it.

JcMarin

02-15-10, 10:46 PM

Not sure if this info is useful to anybody here, but since I could not find any info her and I just spent a couple of hours putting it together, hope it helps someone

This is the list of channels I get with my Comcast digital subscription in 33178 (Doral) and connected to a new LG LCD TV

2 - 1 PBS HD
2 - 2 PBS SD
2 - 3 PBS Esp
3 - 1 Mega TV HD
4 - 1 CBS HD
7 - 1 Fox HD
7 - 2 ? Esp
15 - 1 ?CV Esp
16 - 1 ION
23 - 1 Univision
33 - 1 CBS My33 HD
35 - 1 ION HD
39 - 1 CW HD
39 - 2 Azteca America
45 - 1 Religion
46 - 27 Weather Ch
49 - 140 MTV2
63 - 1 BEACON
69 - 1 Telefutura
80 - 37 Versus
81 - 101 to 110 On Demand
82 - 101 to 110 On Demand
87 - 30 MSNBC
87 - 31 CNBC
87 - 32 Fox News
87 - 41 FX
87 - 53 ABC Family
87 - 66 Bravo
87 - 732 Speed
88 - 44 Spike
88 - 58 E!
88 - 59 Style
88 - 137 Hallmark
89 - 4 CBS
89 - 7 FOX
89 - 8 Gen-TV
89 - 10 ABC
89 - 12 Comcast Community
89 - 20 PBS
89 - 22 Mega TV
94 - 2 PBS
94 - 3 CBS My33
94 - 6 NBC
94 - 11 CW Network
94 - 13 Telemundo
94 - 17 PBS
94 - 76 Government
94 - 78 Government
94 - 79 PBS
101 - 581 ?
101 - 682 Music
102 - 149 Movie Plex
103 - 60 Food Network
103 - 61 HGTV
103 - 62 Lifetime
103 - 64 A&E
103 - 65 History Channel
103 - 119 Lifetime Movies
103 - 243 EWTN
104 - 45 USA
104 - 47 AMC
104 - 50 Nick
104 - 51 Disney Channel
104 - 52 Cartoon Network
104 - 55 Discovery Channel
104 - 56 Learning Ch
104 - 67 Comedy Central
104 - 68 SciFi Ch
104 - 69 MTV
104 - 71 VH-1
104 - 72 BET
105 - 5 QVC
105 - 14 C-Span
105 - 26 HSN
105 - 28 CNN
105 - 29 Headline News
105 - 36 Golf Channel
105 - 54 Animal Planet
105 - 57 Travel Ch
105 - 103 Health
105 - 104 C-Span2
105 - 147 Music
105 - 173 Religion
112 - 77 Government
113 - 749 NBA
117 - 40 Speed
118 - 33 truTV
118 - 34 ESPN
118 - 35 ESPN2
118 - 38 SunSports
118 - 39 FSN Florida
118 - 42 TNT
118 - 43 TBS
118 - 48 TVLand
118 - 74 Galavision
118 - 117 Wedding
118 - 277 Cable Sports
118 - 578 Local

I just captured the Digital Channels, not the Analog one (which I do get as well of course)

One thing interesting (and Annoying) is that I get a couple of local Channels transmitting in HD (720p or 1080i) but not all of them

For instance I get 2 CBS Channels both in 720p (CBS 4 and CBS 33) but NBC and ABC are digital but 480i, anyone know why Comcast is not transmitting those channels in HD as they do for CBS Channels?

Any idea of how often will Comcast change the QAM Channel alignment and why?

DoctorM

02-16-10, 04:40 AM

JcMarin - I've been finding in my area (Margate) that Comcast shuffles the QAM dial once every month or so. Usually not drastically though.

As far as the HD channels go, technically they're supposed to be an upgraded service. (Which in my mind is a violation of the FCC must carry rule, but Comcast does what it wants).

I used to get WPXM (Ion) and WSBS in HD, much later I gained WSFL (CW) and WBFS (My Network) in HD. I've now lost all of those but HD versions of ABC, NBC, CBS and PBS are clear on my QAM.

I'd say enjoy what you are getting.

Mike4HDTV

02-17-10, 05:57 PM

I received a "Final network enhancement" notice from Comcast in the mail today. Parkland will be going digital the 16th of Feb. :)

I'll be back with some more insight once the process goes into effect.

So p1rates, did Parkland go digital on the 16th. Are you getting all of the new HD channels?

King Arthur

02-19-10, 12:27 AM

This is my lineup, I believe the biggest in the tri-county area

How are you getting this many HD channels? What package is this and how much do you pay?

One thing interesting (and Annoying) is that I get a couple of local Channels transmitting in HD (720p or 1080i) but not all of them

For instance I get 2 CBS Channels both in 720p (CBS 4 and CBS 33) but NBC and ABC are digital but 480i, anyone know why Comcast is not transmitting those channels in HD as they do for CBS Channels?

Any idea of how often will Comcast change the QAM Channel alignment and why?

I do not see 6-1 or 10-1 on your list. I am getting 6-1 (NBC) and 4-1 (CBS) in full 1080i through Comcast. I don't have a box or anything, just straight up coax cable connected to my Samsung LN46B550.

I am in North Dade. These are the Channels that I'm picking up in HD.

2-1 (1080i)
3-1 (1080i)
4-1 (1080i)
6-1 (1080i)
7-1 (720p)
10-1 (720p)
33-1 (1080i)
35-1 (720p)
39-1 (1080i)

Everything else is mostly 480i and a few that are only in SD. For instance, I am not picking up the digital version of MTV (if it exists?). [edit: nevermind I found the digital counterparts to all the analog channels.]

Here is the updated Comcast Lineup for North Dade/Aventura that I received in the mail. This list will be fully effective starting March 1, 2010.

ortegaj

02-19-10, 08:48 AM

ctyt

02-19-10, 06:44 PM

JcMarin,

Thanks a lot for your work. I was really pissed about losing Cartoon Network until I found it's new QAM location.

Ken H

02-19-10, 06:56 PM

JcMarin - I've been finding in my area (Margate) that Comcast shuffles the QAM dial once every month or so. Usually not drastically though.QAM channel locations get relocated for system maintenance.

As far as the HD channels go, technically they're supposed to be an upgraded service.Nope.

Comcast corporate policy is to pass all the local HD they carry in clear QAM, included with all cable packages, even the least expensive (usually called Limited Basic).

The problem is that most Comcast CSRs are not aware of QAM and how it works. If you need to call for QAM issues, be sure to get someone who knows what QAM is. It may take a number of calls.

Now for the bad news: At some point in the near future, digital channels will be encrypted, and there will only be ~20 or less analog channels remaining (locals, edu, govt, and a very few others).

Local HD will always be in clear QAM, but to get other digital channels, SD or HD, you'll need a box of some kind, or a CableCARD, from Comcast.

p1rates

02-19-10, 07:00 PM

So p1rates, did Parkland go digital on the 16th. Are you getting all of the new HD channels?

Parkland has yet to go digital. I'm still waiting on those new HD channels. lol. I don't have a faster internet connection or any of the perks from "World of More." I'm not in any rush though. I'd rather Comcast get it right than constantly mess up. I just hope I see these features sooner rather than later.

Christine85

02-22-10, 11:09 PM

King Arthur

02-24-10, 02:19 AM

King; I talked to comcast they are starting roll out for the rest of the counties within the next four months. My community was basically the first place to get the transition started. I pay the say same $6.95 for all those channels. Like I said earlier the channels are still having problems, so that can explain the delay in why comcast has not spread to anywhere else.

By the way has anyone heard anything about the comcast name change to "xfinity"?

Ok, so your able to pick these channels up because they rolled out the "World of Wow" (which is now labeled xfinity) in your area? If that's all you are paying a month I suspect you have limited basic service or your community includes cable? :confused:

For those interested, you can see if its available in your area by putting in your ZIP code on this page.

http://www.xfinity.com/welcome/

BTW, I'm discovering the fact that I can see the VOD streams of my neighbors, lol.

http://www.slate.com/id/2167389/pagenum/all/

ortegaj

02-24-10, 10:21 AM

DoctorM

02-25-10, 04:00 AM

Last week we were supposed to switch to digital in Margate, but nothing seemed happen.
I noticed today that a few analog cable channels have disappeared:
8 WGN
15 WJAN
21 WHFT
33 TruTV
49 Jewelery TV
52 Cartoon Network
59 Style

Strange selection. Anyone else missing anything?

BDCat

02-28-10, 10:30 AM

Yesterday I received a message on my box indicating my area will be going all digital on March 31st. I am in Plantation, south-east of University and Sunrise.

I just hope there are no delays! So, I expect some more HD channels around the beginning of May!

DoctorM

03-02-10, 06:04 PM

BAM. No analog channels below 25 for Margate Comcast subscribers. (Which is funny because 25 (WGN) was missing on analog and has now returned.)

I can provide the frequent in MHZ for those interested, but I already spent WAY too much time playing hunt the channel today.

There are a LOT of duplicates on the QAM dial ATM. I don't know if that is permanent or not.

Missing:
220 (7.2) WSVN Estrella
689 CV Network (CaribeVisión)

New clear QAM channels:
128 PBS Kids Sprout
162 G4
256 Hallmark Movie Channel
434 WSVN-7 Fox HD
435 WSFL-39 CW HD
436 WBFS-33 MyNetwork HD
224 Azteca America
251 Bloomberg TV
105 C-SPAN3
115 bio.
116 History International
682 GNT Globo

CC's Ch. QAM Ch. Name
6 27.1 WTVJ-6 (NBC Miami)
30 28.1 MSNBC
31 28.2 CNBC
32 28.3 Fox News
40 28.4 Speed
44 28.5 FX
53 28.6 ABC Family
66 28.7 Bravo
25 29.1 WGN
60 29.2 Food Network
61 29.3 HGTV
62 29.4 Lifetime
64 29.5 A&E
65 29.6 History Channel
119 29.7 Lifetime Movie Network (LMN)
243 29.9 EWTN
5 30.1 QVC
14 30.2 C-Span
26 30.3 HSN (Home Shopping Network)
28 30.4 CNN
29 30.5 HLN (Headline News)
36 30.6 Golf Channel
54 30.7 Animal Planet
57 30.8 Travel Channel
70 30.9 Great American Country
104 30.11 C-Span2
45 31.1 USA
47 31.2 AMC
50 31.3 Nick
51 31.4 Disney Channel
52 31.5 Cartoon Network
55 31.6 Discovery Channel
56 31.7 The Learning Channel (TLC)
67 31.8 Comedy Central
68 31.9 SciFi Channel
69 31.10 MTV
71 31.11 VH-1
72 31.12 BET
177 32.1 TV Guide Channel
33 32.2 truTV
34 32.3 ESPN
35 32.4 ESPN2
38 32.5 SunSports
39 32.6 FSN Florida
277 32.7 CSS (Cable Sports South)
42 32.8 TNT
43 32.9 TBS
48 32.10 TVLand
58 33.1 E!
118 33.2 Style
63 33.3 Spike
145 33.4 CMT (Pure Country)
128 33.5 PBS Kids Sprout
137 33.6 Hallmark
162 33.7 G4
256 33.11 Hallmark Movie Channel
58 41.1 E!
118 41.2 Style
63 41.3 Spike
145 41.4 CMT (Pure Country)
128 41.5 PBS Kids Sprout
137 41.6 Hallmark
162 41.7 G4
256 41.11 Hallmark Movie Channel
202 50.2 WPBT-2.2 (Create PBS Miami)
201 50.3 WPBT-2.3 (V-me PBS Miami)
433 50.4 WFOR-4 HD (CBS Miami)
440 50.5 WPBT-2 HD (PBS Miami)
209 51.1 LATV-10.2 (WPLG Latin Television)
216 51.2 WTVJW-6.2 (NBC Weather Plus University)
217 51.3 US-6.3 (WTVJ Universal Sports)
431 51.4 WPLG-10 HD (ABC Miami)
432 51.5 WTVJ-6 HD (NBC Miami)
435 52.1 WSFL-39 HD (CW Network Miami)
436 52.2 WBFS-33 HD (My Network TV Miami)
224 52.3 Azteca América (WSFLDT2-39.2)
209 59.1 LATV-10.2 (WPLG Latin Television)
216 59.2 WTVJW-6.2 (NBC Weather Plus University)
217 59.3 US-6.3 (WTVJ Universal Sports)
431 59.4 WPLG-10 HD (ABC Miami)
432 59.5 WTVJ-6 HD (NBC Miami)
12 72.1 Comcast Community Channel
27 72.2 The Weather Channel
1 81.1 Ch1 On Demand Preview
1 83.1 Ch1 On Demand Preview
78 87.1 Government Access
434 87.2 WSVN-7 HD (FOX Miami)
801-846 90.1-90.46 Music Choice
188 90.47 GEMSTV
186 90.48 ShopNBC
682 91.10 GNT Globo
785 93.3 GameHD
4 94.4 WFOR-4 (CBS Miami)
7 94.7 WSVN-7 (FOX Miami)
8 94.8 WGEN Gen-TV
10 94.10 WPLG-10 (ABC Miami)
15 94.15 WJAN-41 (American TeVe)
19 94.19 WBEC-63 (BECON)
21 94.21 WHFT-45 (TBN Miami) Esp
22 94.22 WSBS-22 Mega TV Esp (WDLP?)
23 94.23 WAMI-69 (Telefutura Hollywood) Esp
2 100.2 WPBT-2 (PBS Miami)
3 100.3 WBFS-33 (My Network TV Miami)
11 100.11 WSFL-39 (CW Network Miami)
13 100.13 WSCV-51 (Telemundo Miami) Esp
16 100.16 WPXM-35 (ION Miami)
17 100.17 WLRN-17 (PBS Miami)
20 100.20 WXEL-42 (PBS West Palm Beach)
9 100.23 WLTV-23 (Univision Miami) Esp
45 101.1 USA
47 101.2 AMC
50 101.3 Nick
51 101.4 Disney Channel
52 101.5 Cartoon Network
55 101.6 Discovery Channel
56 101.7 The Learning Channel (TLC)
67 101.8 Comedy Central
68 101.9 SciFi Channel
69 101.10 MTV
71 101.11 VH-1
72 101.12 BET
177 102.1 TV Guide Channel
33 102.2 truTV
34 102.3 ESPN
35 102.4 ESPN2
38 102.5 SunSports
39 102.6 FSN Florida
277 102.7 CSS (Cable Sports South)
42 102.8 TNT
43 102.9 TBS
48 102.10 TVLand
30 103.1 MSNBC
31 103.2 CNBC
32 103.3 Fox News
40 103.4 Speed
44 103.5 FX
53 103.6 ABC Family
66 103.7 Bravo
25 104.1 WGN
60 104.2 Food Network
61 104.3 HGTV
62 104.4 Lifetime
64 104.5 A&E
65 104.6 History Channel
119 104.7 Lifetime Movie Network (LMN)
243 104.9 EWTN
5 105.1 QVC
14 105.2 C-Span
26 105.3 HSN (Home Shopping Network)
28 105.4 CNN
29 105.5 HLN (Headline News)
36 105.6 Golf Channel
54 105.7 Animal Planet
57 105.8 Travel Channel
70 105.9 Great American Country
104 105.11 C-Span2
251 111.14 Bloomberg TV
105 112.2 C-Span3
115 112.6 bio.
116 112.7 History International
37 113.1 Versus
202 116.2 WPBT-2.2 (Create PBS Miami)
201 116.3 WPBT-2.3 (V-me PBS Miami)
433 116.4 WFOR-4 HD (CBS Miami)
440 116.5 WPBT-2 HD (PBS Miami)
12 122.1 Comcast Community Channel
27 122.2 The Weather Channel
243 126.1 EWTN
636 130.14 Mun2

King Arthur

03-03-10, 03:23 PM

I do get cable through my condo however HD only costs $6.95. I then get the second tier of programming which means i get all the HD channels minus the premium channels. Thank you for the info on "xfinity"

Sweet, I'm also in a condo and cable is included. I just got off the phone with Comcast and told them that I wanted to get the HD channels without the box since my TV has a digital tuner. I told him the price of the package I heard of and he looked it up and found it. Its going to be $7.95 for me and they should be out here on Monday to work the lines outside. :D

DoctorM

03-04-10, 04:32 PM

Sweet, I'm also in a condo and cable is included. I just got off the phone with Comcast and told them that I wanted to get the HD channels without the box since my TV has a digital tuner. I told him the price of the package I heard of and he looked it up and found it. Its going to be $7.95 for me and they should be out here on Monday to work the lines outside. :D

I'm assuming you are looking for HD above OTA channels... since ATM it appears they are providing NBC/CBS/FOX/ABC/CW in the clear.

King Arthur

03-04-10, 06:15 PM

I'm assuming you are looking for HD above OTA channels... since ATM it appears they are providing NBC/CBS/FOX/ABC/CW in the clear.

Yes, this is in addition to all the "local" channels that are already coming in in HD (PBS, FOX, NBC, ABC, etc).

p1rates

03-08-10, 01:29 AM

Got two messages on the box stating that ABC Family HD will be moving to channel 383 and Disney HD to channel 384 starting March 23rd. From the looks of ortegaj's HD list in Davie, Coconut Creek/Margate *might* get the new HD channels.

I just noticed that I have the same messages with the same dates. I'm going to keep my fingers crossed but it's interesting to see that there is progress being made.

King Arthur

03-09-10, 02:45 AM

UPDATE

OK, so it turns out I do need Comcast's box to pick up their HD channels (the non local ones) in order to descramble it (there is no filter on the line, as I thought).

I got a monstrosity of a box as they did not have the new small black form factor ones in stock at the local Comcast station where I went to pick it up. They should have some later this week. I have the large Motorola DHC3416 (in tacky silver that matches nothing in entertainment center). May keep it as I'm getting extra channels. ;) We'll see how long that lasts...

Will post more on the HD later.

ortegaj

03-09-10, 08:35 AM

Arthur you dont want the small box it is God Awful. I have already gone through two, they are slow in changing channels and when you switch between a 720p and 1080i channel the screen goes blank for two seconds each time it is frustrating.

They have them in stock at the Davie comcast offices between davie road and university.

BDCat

03-09-10, 08:50 AM

Actually, the 3416 is a pretty good box as far as I am concerned! Lots of DVR space and it works very well.

The silver can put you off a bit, especially if you you have no other silver items. However, that seems to be the color of choice these days!

p1rates

03-09-10, 10:03 AM

UPDATE

OK, so it turns out I do need Comcast's box to pick up their HD channels in order to descramble it (there is no filter on the line, as I thought).

I got a monstrosity of a box as they did not have the new small black form factor ones in stock at the local Comcast station where I went to pick it up. They should have some later this week. I have the large Motorola DHC3416 (in tacky silver that matches nothing in entertainment center). May keep it as I'm getting extra channels. ;) We'll see how long that lasts...

Will post more on the HD later.

I had that hideous box for at least a year or so. lol. Comcast came over my place to fix the blank channels that I was receiving. That's when they gave me the new black box.

Although the look is sleeker, I've noticed a few hiccups with the cable box. Sometimes it freezes or skips like 4 channels but I still prefer it more than the other silver Motorola box. It matches my XBR9 and BDV-E300.

DoctorM

03-18-10, 12:01 AM

Comcast shook things up again here today.

New:
WSCV-51 HD (Telemundo Miami) Esp
WLTV-23 HD (Univision Miami) Esp
WSVN Estrella 7.2 (Should have been unscrambled, but I could never find it.)

The first two aren't even listed on Comcast's site as being available in Margate (in HD)... not that I speak Spanish.

They also removed all the duplicate channels, so make sure you have the working one:

CC's Ch. QAM Ch. Name
?? 8.1 WSCV-51 HD (Telemundo Miami) Esp
?? 8.2 WLTV-23 HD (Univision Miami) Esp
6 27.1 WTVJ-6 (NBC Miami)
30 28.1 MSNBC
31 28.2 CNBC
32 28.3 Fox News
40 28.4 Speed
44 28.5 FX
53 28.6 ABC Family
66 28.7 Bravo
25 29.1 WGN
60 29.2 Food Network
61 29.3 HGTV
62 29.4 Lifetime
64 29.5 A&E
65 29.6 History Channel
119 29.7 Lifetime Movie Network (LMN)
243 29.9 EWTN
5 30.1 QVC
14 30.2 C-Span
26 30.3 HSN (Home Shopping Network)
28 30.4 CNN
29 30.5 HLN (Headline News)
36 30.6 Golf Channel
54 30.7 Animal Planet
57 30.8 Travel Channel
70 30.9 Great American Country
104 30.11 C-Span2
45 31.1 USA
47 31.2 AMC
50 31.3 Nickelodeon
51 31.4 Disney Channel
52 31.5 Cartoon Network
55 31.6 Discovery Channel
56 31.7 The Learning Channel (TLC)
67 31.8 Comedy Central
68 31.9 SciFi Channel
69 31.10 MTV
71 31.11 VH-1
72 31.12 BET
177 32.1 TV Guide Channel
33 32.2 truTV
34 32.3 ESPN
35 32.4 ESPN2
38 32.5 SunSports
39 32.6 FSN Florida
277 32.7 CSS (Cable Sports South)
42 32.8 TNT
43 32.9 TBS
48 32.10 TVLand
58 33.1 E!
118 33.2 Style
63 33.3 Spike
145 33.4 CMT (Pure Country)
128 33.5 PBS Kids Sprout
137 33.6 Hallmark
162 33.7 G4
256 33.11 Hallmark Movie Channel
201 50.2 WPBT-2.3 (V-me PBS Miami)
202 50.3 WPBT-2.2 (Create PBS Miami)
433 50.4 WFOR-4 HD (CBS Miami)
440 50.5 WPBT-2 HD (PBS Miami)
209 51.1 LATV-10.2 (WPLG Latin Television)
216 51.2 WTVJW-6.2 (NBC Weather Plus University)
217 51.3 US-6.3 (WTVJ Universal Sports)
431 51.4 WPLG-10 HD (ABC Miami)
432 51.5 WTVJ-6 HD (NBC Miami)
435 52.1 WSFL-39 HD (CW Network Miami)
436 52.2 WBFS-33 HD (My Network TV Miami)
224 52.3 Azteca América (WSFLDT2-39.2)
12 72.1 Comcast Community Channel
27 72.2 The Weather Channel
509 77.1 iN DEMAND PPV HD
401 77.3 iN DEMAND PPV GAMEHD
1 81.1 Ch1 On Demand Preview
1 83.1 Ch1 On Demand Preview
78 87.1 Government Access
434 87.2 WSVN-7 HD (FOX Miami)
220 87.3 WSVN Estrella 7.2
801-846 90.1-90.46 Music Choice
188 90.47 GEMSTV
186 90.48 ShopNBC
682 91.10 GNT Globo
4 94.4 WFOR-4 (CBS Miami)
7 94.7 WSVN-7 (FOX Miami)
8 94.8 WGEN Gen-TV
10 94.10 WPLG-10 (ABC Miami)
15 94.15 WJAN-41 (American TeVe)
19 94.19 WBEC-63 (BECON)
21 94.21 WHFT-45 (TBN Miami) Esp
22 94.22 WSBS-22 Mega TV Esp (WDLP?)
23 94.23 WAMI-69 (Telefutura Hollywood) Esp
2 100.2 WPBT-2 (PBS Miami)
3 100.3 WBFS-33 (My Network TV Miami)
11 100.11 WSFL-39 (CW Network Miami)
13 100.13 WSCV-51 (Telemundo Miami) Esp
16 100.16 WPXM-35 (ION Miami)
17 100.17 WLRN-17 (PBS Miami)
20 100.20 WXEL-42 (PBS West Palm Beach)
9 100.23 WLTV-23 (Univision Miami) Esp
682 110.12 GNT Globo
251 111.14 Bloomberg TV
105 112.2 C-Span3
115 112.6 bio.
116 112.7 History International
37 113.1 Versus
243 126.1 EWTN
636 130.14 Mun2
134.2 Color Bars ?

In a lovely bit of irony, whatever they did cooked one of my DTAs.
I declined to go into their office for a replacement.
Everyone should make sure CC has to send someone out every single time one of these terrible DTAs go bad... until they realize how bad a decision they made implementing them.

snidely

03-21-10, 12:47 AM

Comcast shook things up again here today.

In a lovely bit of irony, whatever they did cooked one of my DTAs.
I declined to go into their office for a replacement.
Everyone should make sure CC has to send someone out every single time one of these terrible DTAs go bad... until they realize how bad a decision they made implementing them.

We've had a DTA in our Okld., ca home since August w. no problems. Miss the expanded HD when in Aventura. We have 1 6412 in Okld. a 6412 and 34xx in Fl

...mike

p1rates

03-23-10, 09:38 AM

Mike4HDTV

03-23-10, 05:41 PM

Congrats P1rates. Hopefully, all of those channels will be added in Plantation soon.

Panth1

03-23-10, 07:10 PM

How many analog channels did they take away after you got the new HD channels?

BDCat

03-23-10, 07:33 PM

They take them away BEFORE you get the new HD, usually one or two months before! You loose from 26 to 100. If you get a DTA (first two free) you will continue to receive them all plus a few others!

BDCat

03-31-10, 02:08 PM

As promised, the new Guide arrived overnight and overall it looks pretty good! The new DVR handling is a great improvement.

However, the new “Watch in HD” button seems to be sporadic at best, only being present on a few of the SD channels that have HD counterparts!

I also have a standard digital receiver but I don’t see any real changes although I am sure it did receive some sort of update overnight.

My big question right now is “did the digital conversion actually happen?” It would seem the only way I can tell is if I unplug a box and then plug the TV directly into the wall and I don’t want to do that. Anyone know?

Mike4HDTV

05-17-10, 10:38 PM

Any new news about when Plantation will be getting the new HD channels.

BDCat

05-18-10, 08:36 AM

Any new news about when Plantation will be getting the new HD channels.Good question! I am guessing early June and that based solely on the fact that they have announced a couple of HD channel repositions in that time frame. I am hoping that means the new channels will arrive at that time!

I have tried asking, both phone reps and a tech with the expected results! It's being worked on! Boy they can aggravate you at times; even though you know what to expect!

Angel L.

05-18-10, 11:24 AM

BDCat

05-18-10, 01:05 PM

I have never had D* (or E*) so I cannot do any kind of comparison. Personally, I am quite happy with the PQ from Comcast but bear in mind that my one and only HD is an eight year old RPTV! (This will change before too long with the addition of a second HDTV – the RPTV is still working flawlessly so there is no way I can justify replacing it). The PQ may be quite different on a new LCD!

I am most interested, however, in why you are considering the change-over? It would seem that most switch in the other direction!

Good luck in whatever you end up doing!

Angel L.

05-18-10, 06:51 PM

Hi Bryan,

I am tired of overpaying for isp and phone service from ATT.
Direct tv $150.00 (1dvr & 4 receivers with HD+ and HBO)
ISP with phone $90.00 (lan & DSL 6MB).

Doom878

05-19-10, 09:30 AM

Hi guys,

I am considering the switch to CC over my D* that I have had for 12 years?
How is the quality of your CC hd video, is it comparable to D*?
Any regrets, have they increased your price with this new roll out?

CC meaning Comcast? The PQ was slightly better at a stand still. But wayyy too much macroblocking on fast motion scenes. I've yet to see that with D* in the 18mos I've had it. I'd honestly stick with D until that Project Cavalry comes out and see how it is.

BDCat

05-19-10, 09:45 AM

CC meaning Comcast? The PQ was slightly better at a stand still. But wayyy too much macroblocking on fast motion scenes. I've yet to see that with D* in the 18mos I've had it. I'd honestly stick with D until that Project Cavalry comes out and see how it is.Not to start an argument but I get next to no macro blocking with Comcast! Now, when I installed the two DTAs awhile ago I did indeed start to get macro blocking on all TVs; not the just the HDTV!

Turns out that when you add the DTAs you require a stronger signal level (Two DTAs, one digital and one HD DVR). It took two service calls to correct things. The first call he just played around with splitters (especially the one on entry to the house). This seemed to correct things for several days but then it started again! Next service call, (same tech BTW) he didn’t mess around but installed an amplifier!

Everything has been fine ever since! So, if you are getting macro blocking with Comcast it could very well be a signal strength issue!

Doom878

05-20-10, 07:53 AM

Nah don't worry I won't argue :D. I switched because of the lack of HD programming at the time.

DoctorM

05-29-10, 01:13 AM

Comcast spins that wheel... again, in Margate. A bunch of channels moved around. A few new local HD in the clear, plus WGN HD. A few new Spanish stations. Jewish Life TV. Several new sports channels including Tennis and three FOX College Sports.

1 34.1 Ch1 On Demand Preview
1 38.1 Ch1 On Demand Preview
2 100.2 WPBT-2 (PBS Miami)
3 100.3 WBFS-33 (My Network TV Miami)
4 94.4 WFOR-4 (CBS Miami)
5 30.1 QVC
6 100.1 WTVJ-6 (NBC Miami)
7 94.7 WSVN-7 (FOX Miami)
8 94.8 WGEN Gen-TV
9 100.23 WLTV-23 (Univision Miami) Esp
10 94.10 WPLG-10 (ABC Miami)
11 100.11 WSFL-39 (CW Network Miami)
12 26.1 Comcast Community Channel
13 100.13 WSCV-51 (Telemundo Miami) Esp
14 30.2 C-Span
15 94.15 WJAN-41 (American TeVe)
16 100.16 WPXM-35 (ION Miami)
17 100.17 WLRN-17 (PBS Miami)
19 94.19 WBEC-63 (BECON)
20 100.20 WXEL-42 (PBS West Palm Beach)
21 94.21 WHFT-45 (TBN Miami) Esp
22 94.22 WSBS-22 Mega TV Esp (WDLP?)
23 90.2 WAMI-69 HD (Telefutura Hollywood) Esp
23 94.23 WAMI-69 (Telefutura Hollywood) Esp
25 29.1 WGN
26 30.3 HSN (Home Shopping Network)
27 88.2 The Weather Channel
28 30.4 CNN
29 30.5 HLN (Headline News)
30 28.1 MSNBC
31 28.2 CNBC
32 28.3 Fox News
33 88.3 truTV
34 88.4 ESPN
35 88.5 ESPN2
36 30.6 Golf Channel
37 113.1 Versus
38 88.6 SunSports
39 88.7 FSN Florida
40 28.4 Speed
42 88.9 TNT
43 88.10 TBS
44 28.5 FX
45 31.1 USA
47 31.2 AMC
48 88.11 TVLand
50 31.3 Nickelodeon
51 31.4 Disney Channel
52 31.5 Cartoon Network
52 102.2 Cartoon Network
53 28.6 ABC Family
54 30.7 Animal Planet
55 31.6 Discovery Channel
56 31.7 The Learning Channel (TLC)
57 30.8 Travel Channel
58 89.1 E!
60 29.2 Food Network
61 29.3 HGTV
62 29.4 Lifetime
63 89.3 Spike
64 29.5 A&E
65 29.6 History Channel
66 28.7 Bravo
67 31.8 Comedy Central
68 31.9 SciFi Channel
69 31.10 MTV
70 30.9 Great American Country
71 31.11 VH-1
72 31.12 BET
78 87.1 Government Access
92 134.1 Local Info
93 134.2 Color Bars
104 30.11 C-Span2
105 112.2 C-Span3
115 112.6 bio.
116 112.7 History International
118 89.2 Style
119 29.7 Lifetime Movie Network (LMN)
128 89.5 PBS Kids Sprout
137 89.6 Hallmark
145 89.4 CMT (Pure Country)
162 89.7 G4
177 88.1 TV Guide Network
186 116.2 ShopNBC
201 50.2 WPBT-2.3 (V-me PBS Miami)
202 50.3 WPBT-2.2 (Create PBS Miami)
209 51.1 LATV-10.2 (WPLG Latin Television)
216 51.2 WTVJW-6.2 (NBC Weather Plus University)
217 51.3 US-6.3 (WTVJ Universal Sports)
220 87.3 WSVN Estrella 7.2
224 52.3 Azteca América (WSFLDT2-39.2)
239 102.1 Jewish Life Television
243 29.9 EWTN
243 83.2 EWTN
251 111.14 Bloomberg TV
256 89.11 Hallmark Movie Channel
277 88.8 CSS (Cable Sports South)
431 51.4 WPLG-10 HD (ABC Miami)
432 51.5 WTVJ-6 HD (NBC Miami)
433 50.4 WFOR-4 HD (CBS Miami)
434 87.2 WSVN-7 HD (FOX Miami)
435 52.1 WSFL-39 HD (CW Network Miami)
436 52.2 WBFS-33 HD (My Network TV Miami)
439 84.3 WGN HD
440 50.5 WPBT-2 HD (PBS Miami)
441 8.1 WSCV-51 HD (Telemundo Miami) Esp
442 8.2 WLTV-23 HD (Univision Miami) Esp
509 115.1 iN DEMAND PPV HD
578 116.1 GEMSTV? Lease?
590 118.12 Miami Latin TV (Spanish)
601 88.12 Galavision (Spanish)
636 77.14 Mun2
682 118.13 GNT Globo (Spanish)
723 114.11 FOX College Sports Atlantic
724 114.12 FOX College Sports Central
725 114.13 FOX College Sports Pacific
737 114.14 Tennis Channel
801-846 116.4-116.49 Music Choice

Do these help anyone besides me?

michael1248

06-03-10, 04:36 PM

I am moving into a high rise apartment in downtown Fort Lauderdale. No DirecTV, just Comcast cable. If anyone can offer any advice, I'd certainly appreciate it...

Does the new TiVo Premeire box "play well" with Comast cable?

I will have a southern exposure on the 7th floor. Any recommendations on an HD antenna to pick up the Miami OTA stations?

Mike4HDTV

06-05-10, 06:07 PM

I saw a message on the HD DVR from Comcast saying Disney HD and ABC Family HD will be moving to Ch. 383 and 384 on June 15th. Maybe this is the start of getting all of those additional HD channels.

BDCat

06-05-10, 07:19 PM

I saw a message on the HD DVR from Comcast saying Disney HD and ABC Family HD will be moving to Ch. 383 and 384 on June 15th. Maybe this is the start of getting all of those additional HD channels.That's exactly what I am hoping!

BDCat

06-11-10, 01:52 PM

Yesterday I received a new channel lineup to be effective June 15 or later! (Emphasis mine). It included a letter from the Broward County Area Vice President (Ken Crooks) in which he introduced the World of More and provided that date.

There will be 60 new HD channels which, added to the 48 already available, will provide 108 HD channels. The number of HD On Demand “choices” will also be expanded.

It is the “or after” that bothers me! Now, a couple of weeks ago we got a message about the repositioning of ABC Family HD and Disney HD effective June 15th. I am hoping that means we will get all the other new stuff as well.

Of course, it could also mean we only get a few of the new channels then or maybe even none of them on that date. Just have to wait and see!

When it does happen, I‘ll have to update my signature!

Mike4HDTV

06-12-10, 12:37 PM

BDCat

06-12-10, 12:41 PM

Attached is a scan of the Comcast new HD lineup coming to Plantation (hopefully June 15th). ...Thank you for posting that!

DoctorM

06-13-10, 02:14 AM

Attached is a scan of the Comcast new HD lineup coming to Plantation (hopefully June 15th).

http://img251.imageshack.us/img251/9260/hd1i.th.jpg (http://img251.imageshack.us/i/hd1i.jpg/)

http://img706.imageshack.us/img706/5053/hd2y.th.jpg (http://img706.imageshack.us/i/hd2y.jpg/)

The Limited Basic tier corresponds to what I am already seeing in-the-clear over in Margate (give or take a few of the Spanish stations).

I'm guessing the relocation of ABC Family and Disney HD is so they fall within the new tier scheme.

Seriously impressive though. Thanks for the scans.

Doom878

06-14-10, 09:14 AM

Congrats Plantation. Long ways from Kendall. My contract for D* is up in September. I'm happy but I need to save money too.

BDCat

06-15-10, 08:40 AM

Yes! The new channels are here! And it looks like they are all there!

Mike4HDTV

06-15-10, 08:59 AM

Yes! The new channels are here! And it looks like they are all there!

Yes they are.

Doom878

06-15-10, 09:46 AM

Does this mean that you guys have Xfinity now? Is the GUI the same?

BDCat

06-15-10, 10:39 AM

Does this mean that you guys have Xfinity now? Is the GUI the same?Yes, I suppose we do have Xfinity/World Of More now. For those with internet service they also get a speed boost. I'm not sure if there are any changes to the phone service.

No changes to the GUI, at least not that I have noticed.

Mike4HDTV

06-15-10, 12:28 PM

Now they need to reorganize the channel numbers (put the sports channels together, news together, etc.)

BDCat

06-15-10, 03:03 PM

Now they need to reorganize the channel numbers (put the sports channels together, news together, etc.)Yes, they really should but something tells me that is not going to happen!

For me the most obvious issue is with the premium channels. HBO, Cinemax, Showtime and Starz were grouped together without any room to add the additional HD channels when they became available.

Today, these four channels are in their old locations while all the additional HBO, Cinemax, Showtime and Starz HD channels are in a different location! When they decided to relocate Disney and Family HD they should have also relocated those four premium channels as well to ensure they ended up all being grouped together!

But they didn’t!

Artd1

06-16-10, 03:33 PM

BDCat

06-16-10, 03:48 PM

DoctorM

06-16-10, 11:54 PM

Sooner or later all clear QAM channels, except for those making up the limited basic tier will be encoded. Prepare for it! It has happened elsewhere and there is no reason to believe it will not happen here.

QAM is not a supported feature, it is a byproduct and it will be controlled!

I don't understand why cableco's don't realize that the existence of clear QAM is probably one of the biggest advantages they can ever hope for over satellite... and yet they don't take advantage of it.

I guess they are jealous of satellite TV's reduced functionality.

They lose nothing remapping basic tier cable to meaningful channel numbers and letting people use the TV's own tuner.

Considering they provide the digital adapters at their own cost, it really makes little sense. The only explanation is that they hope to inconvenience everybody enough that they rent their DVR.

What I'm actually hearing is that in some retirement communities (and in Florida we have a few), people are canceling their cable for OTA in confusion and disgust.

It makes me feel like I'm in the 80's with my old Jerrold converter box. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Push_button_cable_box.jpg

DoctorM

06-20-10, 05:44 PM

Need help from anyone with Comcast in the Margate area. I noticed a few channels moved (and yet another Spanish station was added).

What IS important is several channels look like they are now scrambled.
Can anyone else confirm that the following are no longer in the clear?

A&E
Golf Channel
AMC
SyFy
MTV
CSS
TVLand
Galavision
Bloomberg
bio.
FOX College Sports (all four)
Tennis Channel

Comcast has been a bit dodgy for me this weekend, so it could just be a weak signal. Several of these channels will suck to lose though.

Btw, new channel is at 94-1. I don't know what it is though.

Edit: The last known location of these channels was here: http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?p=18704313#post18704313

BDCat

06-20-10, 06:27 PM

Bottom line is that all channels above 25 will end up being scrambled - sooner or later! That's the way it is! Get used to it!

DoctorM

06-20-10, 06:54 PM

Bottom line is that all channels above 25 will end up being scrambled - sooner or later! That's the way it is! Get used to it!

And how is you repeating yourself helpful?

BDCat

06-20-10, 08:15 PM

And how is you repeating yourself helpful?I have no desire to get into any kind of a war, but sometimes things need to be repeated in order for them to sink in! It's just life!

Have a great day, doctor! And nothing personal at all!

BDCat

06-21-10, 09:18 AM

Looks like QAM in Davie is now being encrypted!

http://www.dslreports.com/forum/r24408291-ClearQAM-being-encoded-in-Davie-FL-FtLauderdale

Artd1

06-22-10, 03:26 PM

DoctorM

06-23-10, 12:49 PM

In Pompano Beach, I know I am missing

AMC
The Golf Channel
SyFy
A & E
MTV
HLN
TVland
BIO

I don't think I ever had Galavision, Fox college sports, or the Tennis Channel.

Is this the change that Comcast said they would be sending out new free set top boxes for?

I dunno about new STBs, but they have been threatening to scramble anything not available OTA and requiring DTA's (which are stripped down tuners with no features).

Galavision & Fox Sports might never have been officially available (I don't think they were even listed on CC's site.) The Tennis Channel was a recent addition.

To be fair, QAM isn't exactly maintained intentionally. I have found that occasionally when they move channels around some random stuff will end up scrambled for no apparent reason... and then come back on the next shuffle.

So this could be a temporary fluke, or the first sign of cable-geddon.

ziltomil

06-24-10, 06:39 AM

Well comcast just encrypted all the the channel in lauderdale lakes. I don't get what problem me watching MSNBC on my TV with my QAM tuner caused comcast.

Artd1

06-24-10, 03:04 PM

I think they are still fiddling with things here in Pompano Beach, I now have Nick and HLN back. Now, if they would put Syfy and The Golf Channel back on I would be a happy camper.

mikey305

06-25-10, 12:14 AM

Just tonight I noticed that in downtown Miami I don't have the History channel (channel 65) or the Cartoon Network (channel 52). Anyone know if these are gone for good? Is Comcast offering the free HD box here?

DoctorM

06-25-10, 11:32 AM

Margate has experienced Cablegeddon.
441 8.1 WSCV-51 HD (Telemundo Miami) Esp
442 8.2 WLTV-23 HD (Univision Miami) Esp
25 29.1 WGN
243 29.9 EWTN
1 34.1 Ch1 On Demand Preview
201 50.2 WPBT-2.3 (V-me PBS Miami)
202 50.3 WPBT-2.2 (Create PBS Miami)
433 50.4 WFOR-4 HD (CBS Miami)
440 50.5 WPBT-2 HD (PBS Miami)
209 51.1 LATV-10.2 (WPLG Latin Television)
216 51.2 WTVJW-6.2 (NBC Weather Plus University)
217 51.3 US-6.3 (WTVJ Universal Sports)
431 51.4 WPLG-10 HD (ABC Miami)
432 51.5 WTVJ-6 HD (NBC Miami)
435 52.1 WSFL-39 HD (CW Network Miami)
436 52.2 WBFS-33 HD (My Network TV Miami)
224 52.3 Azteca América (WSFLDT2-39.2)
243 83.2 EWTN
439 84.3 WGN HD
78 87.1 Government Access
434 87.2 WSVN-7 HD (FOX Miami)
220 87.3 WSVN Estrella 7.2
80 94.1 Spanish Something
4 94.4 WFOR-4 (CBS Miami)
7 94.7 WSVN-7 (FOX Miami)
8 94.8 WGEN Gen-TV
10 94.10 WPLG-10 (ABC Miami)
15 94.15 WJAN-41 (American TeVe)
19 94.19 WBEC-63 (BECON)
21 94.21 WHFT-45 (TBN Miami) Esp
22 94.22 WSBS-22 Mega TV Esp (WDLP?)
23 94.23 WAMI-69 (Telefutura Hollywood) Esp
6 100.1 WTVJ-6 (NBC Miami)
2 100.2 WPBT-2 (PBS Miami)
3 100.3 WBFS-33 (My Network TV Miami)
11 100.11 WSFL-39 (CW Network Miami)
13 100.13 WSCV-51 (Telemundo Miami) Esp
16 100.16 WPXM-35 (ION Miami)
17 100.17 WLRN-17 (PBS Miami)
20 100.20 WXEL-42 (PBS West Palm Beach)
9 100.23 WLTV-23 (Univision Miami) Esp
239 102.1 Jewish Life Television
23 113.2 WAMI-69 HD (Telefutura Hollywood) Esp
578 116.1 GEMSTV? Lease?
186 116.2 ShopNBC
801-846 116.4-116.49 Music Choice
590 118.12 Miami Latin TV (Spanish)
682 118.13 GNT Globo (Spanish)
92 134.1 Local Info
93 134.2 Color Bars

Artd1

06-25-10, 12:09 PM

Looks like they did it in Pompano Beach also. I am going to check what the new DTA.s do, If they are no better then I will drop Comcast, I can get most of what you're getting with an OTA antenna.

DoctorM

06-25-10, 08:27 PM

snidely

06-26-10, 12:07 PM

My observation as to what to expect. We spend half time in our Aventura condo and half time in Oakland, Ca. .
About 8 months ago, Comcast in much of the Bay Area, converted to the World of More (WOM). Tons of HD channels. A few HD channels are an East coast feed, meaning on the west coast we can watch Jon Stewart and Colbert early in the evening. It also meant that virtually everything, except the lower channels is encrypted. We did get a free DTA box. We also have had an HD DVR box. Tha DTA does NOT permit you to get HD. To get an HD feed to your 2nd (3rd etc.) screen you need to rent (not cheap) an HD box from comcast even to get just the local OTA channels (which we rarely watch anyway). In Aventura we do have 2 DVR boxes. We haven't been informed when WOM is coming there. (At least a/o a few weeks ago.)

...mike

BDCat

06-26-10, 12:19 PM

... We haven't been informed when WOM is coming there. (At least a/o a few weeks ago.)

...mikeWhen all this started, over a year ago now, the understanding was that Miami-Dade would not even be started until Broward had been completed (which is surely getting close now). Not sure where Palm Beach fits into the planning but the intent is to convert all of South Florida. And, again, what about the Keys?.

The new HD channels typically appear around six weeks after the digital conversion.

mikey305

07-01-10, 04:39 AM

I asked this question last week in this forum, but got no answer. Since I now have the information from Comcast I wanted to pass it along for anyone else who may need it or find it useful. I never needed a cable box at all to get Comcast on my TVs, and always received expanded basic cable as part of our condo's maintenance fee. A few weeks ago I noticed I could no longer pick up channel 52 (cartoon network) or 65 (History) as I only found snow on those channels. That's when I posted here.

Since then I've Contacted Comcast and was told they were making the change from Analog to Digital in Miami proper and that, in a short time, I'd no longer be able to receive anything from channel 25 up without a cable box. I was given 3 options for use at our condo:

Option 1 - DTA (digital transport adaptor). Simply goes in-line on the TV cable. TV stays on channel 3, there's a very simple remote that turns on my TV, changes the volume on my TV and changes the channel on the DTA box. Allows me to get all channels in the limited basic, digital economy and digital starter lineups. Output is only standard definition, not high def. This option is free and there is no charge for the DTA. With this option there is no on screen programming guide and no options like pay per view or on demand are available.

Option 2 - This option will allow you to get all channels mentioned above, plus things like music channels, on-screen programming guide and options like PPV and on demand. This box comes with a universal remote control. Output is standard definition (not high definition). Cost of this box is $2.99 per month.

Option 3 - This is the high definition version of the one listed above, and it connects to your TV via HDMI cable and it has an optical audio output port. The cost of this box is $7.99 per month.

Hope this information is useful.

Mike4HDTV

07-01-10, 05:34 PM

mikey305...Go with the HD option for $7.99/month.

DoctorM

07-02-10, 03:42 AM

If you have a TV or DVR that can handle QAM channels, you may want to stick with the free option (and wire separate inputs for the DTA and an untuned line to your QAM tuner).

While they have shut down all ANALOG channels above 25 in my area and scrambled all digital basic cable, digital 1-25 and OTA HD channels are still unscrambled (plus the music channels). (See post #82 in this thread to see what is still clear for me).

The only reason to go with Option 2 is if you are paying for an upgraded service, or really want OnDemand/PPV. (Though if you are paying for an upgraded package, you would already have the full converter box).

Option 3 is only worth while if you have HD equipment.
Be aware that's probably $7.99 a month just for the box rental and the ability to watch local over the air HD channels in HD (which are (at least for the moment) in the clear anyway).

Someone recently posted an Xfinity card. You can see what is in the "Limited Basic" HD tier. I'm guessing the Digital Started tier isn't included in the $7.99 price. (This is a conjecture. Can anyone confirm or deny this?)

DoctorM

07-02-10, 04:42 AM

Oh, and a bit off topic so I'll keep it short.
When CC started going digital, they told us that they did not want their old analog Jerrold boxes returned and to just throw them away.

I'm looking to acquire at least one more. If anyone around the area here wants to get rid of their analog cable box, send me a PM.

Anneinfla

07-06-10, 10:28 AM

Oddly I still have some higher channel Spanish stations, EWTN and the Jewish channel, but besides that it's all OTA stations in SD and HD.
Still CC at least provides WGN and a (somewhat) stable signal strength.

Utilizing BCT (bent coathanger technology) I tested what OTA stations I can receive. Pretty much the same stuff. A few weren't as stable as I like, but it's nice to see the program info working (Comcast strips that).

I decided instead to rewire my system, so I can receive the remaining QAM channels, and receive the DTA signal via a line in.
This of course makes for 2 DTA's in on the same TV system (for 2 different recorders).

Tried to activate this DTA today (after holding it for several months), was given a run around, bounced around and even told that the DTA had "reached its expiration" (no kidding).

Anyway, neat idea. I wanted to use a second DTA on the same system. Here's how:
One DTA box is used normally.
The second one has the front sensor covered and the sensor extension cord attached. I then TAPED the sensor extension right over the front of the second remote.
I now have the remote sitting on my system and all it does is change the 2nd box's channel. I should post pics, it's damn funny.

Doctor M
I found that you can pretty much get the same channels offered by CC, in their limited basic tier, by just hooking up a multidirectional indoor tv antenna. The free over the stations, (which include All the Major Networks in HD, ION, ION LIFE, CW, MY 33, S FL, Create, Florida, WLRN, PBS, several Spanish language, and religious stations+ a few others I can't remember) all come in with clear reception. I also live in Margate, and I have found that CC scrambled (by compressing the signal), the channels above 25 about a week and a half ago. It doesn't pay to get the basic tier (only CSPAN and WGN are added to what is already FREE to receive maybe) for almost $25/month. You can get just about everything for free with an RCA indoor flat panel antenna -(a $30 investment). The only trouble I'm having with my hook up, is getting ABC (WPLG )and WSVN-7. These two stations are tricky to find. They use an upper band (and I think VHF) signal. I can use the RCA antenna to get them on a small 7" portable set, but I'm having trouble getting them in (no signal found) on my 32" HDTV set. I plan on trying an antenna with a better signal gain....I'll let you know what happens.

Anneinfla

07-06-10, 10:34 AM

Of Note- CC charges almost $25 (with taxes included) for NOT WORTH IT limited Basic Service. Their next tier up goes straight to $57 for Expanded Basic Service. While Expanded really adds a lot more channels, it sure adds (more than doubles) a lot more cost. You think CC could find a way to offer single family homes something between 25 & 57 dollars!

Anneinfla

07-07-10, 01:04 PM

The RCA ANT 1400 Flat Antenna (cost $30) and works very well with a digital converter box to receive ALL the Free Over The Air Stations- Including VHF broadcasts (WPLG 10 and WSVN 7). I can't seem to get these two VHF stations on a 32" HDTV with a built in QAM tuner however.

I hope people will rethink getting CC's limited basic service when you can receive just about everything they're giving you for free over the air.***It comes in perfectly with digital clear reception too!***Don't give CC 25/monthly when everything except WGN and CSPAN are there for free to everyone with an indoor antenna.

DoctorM

07-08-10, 02:21 AM

DoctorM

07-09-10, 01:20 PM

Just a quick update, I'm currently receiving World Fishing Network in 2 places.
SD version (channel 727) on 85-3
HD version (channel 391) on 113-1

I currently can't find WPXM-35 in the clear anywhere.

Anneinfla

07-12-10, 03:22 AM

WPLG and WSVN are VHF. Since the change over to digital they were allowed to go to higher power output which has improved reception (at least for me). Still, they are more difficult to receive than just about anything else.

You may want to try WFLX (Fox 29 out of West Palm). Comcast used to carry it, but doesn't now, even though I can get it with an antenna.

I live somewhere that buys the basic in bulk, so I don't pay (directly).
Do they really charge $25/mo for the Limited Basic package and $57 for the Digital Economy? Holy crap that is insane.

Btw, according to the program chart on their website, HD versions of 7 OTA stations ARE included in the Limited Basic (which explains why I receive them on the QAM band in the clear)... but they sort of have to or you are really getting screwed.
I just returned the $30 RCA Multi-directional antenna because RABBIT EARS work to receive All the FTA stations in this area. I contacted Channel 10, and their chief engineer recommended I try rabbit ears......I couldn't believe it but, the old pair I saved from over 20 years ago brought in the two VHF channels (7 & 10) that the new flat panel RCA antenna couldn't. The picture is just as sharp and clear, EVEN IN HD, as it was with CC.
Yes, it's true that single family home owners pay over $21 plus tax (that's almost $25) for limited basic...the expanded is the next tier and the price jumps to just under $60 with taxes included. The limited basic is a GIANT RIP OFF since the only things you'd be missing from CC are WGN, CSPAN, HSN, and QVC. All the same QAM HD signals for the major networks are FTA (Free To AIR). I still am amazed that the old technology works so well with the newest technology. Good-Bye CC limited basic and monthly bills for FREE CLEAR reception with RABBIT EARS!

DoctorM

07-13-10, 02:47 AM

@Anneinfla - The reason lotek works so well is because VHF and UHF are still the same frequencies they always were. All that has changed is the content being delivered over those frequencies.

All the years of antenna know-how since the invention of the radio and TV has gone into those rabbit ears you are using. Digital broadcasts don't change the laws of physics.

They just figure they can repackage cheap antennas, slap "Digital TV" on them and convince people to rebuy what they don't need.

UHF works well with a loop antenna. As such a wire coat hanger bent into a circle with alligator clips can work extremely well (but rabbit ears are best for VHF).

Speaking of lotek... I've been using an old Jerrold analog box as an RF demodulator (passing the RF DTA output into the Jerrold (tuned to channel 3) and then using the RCA outputs from the Jerrold box).

Tonight I got Com-blocked. Now all the Jerrold box shows is a black screen with the text "Welcome to AT&T Broadband".

Anyone know how to reset, or work around their blocking? It's really obnoxious (and I don't relish what a phone call to their brain damaged tech support will be like tomorrow).

BDCat

07-13-10, 09:21 AM

Got a message on my box this morning to the effect that on July 20, from midnight to 6:00 AM they will be updating the guide and there could be an interruption of service of up to two hours!

Does anyone have any idea what this update is all about? We already have the new A28 guide and I have heard nothing of another update!

The other strange thing is that they are only providing one weeks notice; usually they make it four to six weeks. Rather strange! :confused:

BDCat

07-15-10, 09:01 AM

I guess the update is a maintenance release.

http://www.dslreports.com/forum/r24471370-IGuide-A28-Maintenance-Release

jstrazz

07-15-10, 07:43 PM

jstrazz

07-19-10, 01:14 PM

WPLG and WSVN are VHF. Since the change over to digital they were allowed to go to higher power output which has improved reception (at least for me). Still, they are more difficult to receive than just about anything else.

You may want to try WFLX (Fox 29 out of West Palm). Comcast used to carry it, but doesn't now, even though I can get it with an antenna.

I live somewhere that buys the basic in bulk, so I don't pay (directly).
Do they really charge $25/mo for the Limited Basic package and $57 for the Digital Economy? Holy crap that is insane.

Btw, according to the program chart on their website, HD versions of 7 OTA stations ARE included in the Limited Basic (which explains why I receive them on the QAM band in the clear)... but they sort of have to or you are really getting screwed.

I use rabbit ears for WSVN & WPLG and my reception is great. I have a problem with WTVJ and (to a lesser extent) WFOR which I know are both UHF. Their signals keep pixilating and going out. I have adjusted my indoor antenna (Turk VHF/UHF) every which way and I still have the problem.
I've just about given up on WTVJ. That problem is constant and I just use cable to watch and record that channel. WFOR's problem happens less frequently. If anyone knows of an antenna (indoor) that works well in an area with trees, can you let me know?

Mike4HDTV

07-20-10, 06:17 PM

http://blogs.sun-sentinel.com/consumerblog/2010/07/20/comcast-xfinity-service-offers-south-floridians-anyroom-dvr-viewing-feature/

Comcast XFINITY service offers South Floridians AnyRoom DVR Viewing feature
by: Daniel Vasquez July 20th, 2010 | 12:22 PM

Today Comcast announced the launch of XFINITY AnyRoom DVR viewing, recording and scheduling features for South Florida customers.

What is it? The AnyRoom DVR feature allows customers to view any DVR recording – including HD – in any room with up to three boxes in a home. The feature also allows HD service on up to four device, the flexibility to watch different recording on different TVs at the same time and full DVR functionality (schedule or delete a recording, change recording options, use slow-motion function, etc.) on your primary AnyRoom DVR.

Dad, that means you can start watching a recording of the game in one room and finish it in another (you know, when the kids come home and your wife wants to hijack the main TV for them, etc.).

Additional equipment is required for AnyRoom DVR service. For more information, visit www.xfinity.com or call 800-934-6489.

snidely

09-04-10, 10:57 PM

Can't get it on either HD DVR. We are in 33180 (Aventura). A call to CS indicated some people are having problems. She then tried to "hit" us after having us do a "plug pull" No luck. Set up a service call for Tues. PM.

...mike

heat84

09-05-10, 08:10 AM

WPLG and WSVN are VHF. Since the change over to digital they were allowed to go to higher power output which has improved reception (at least for me). Still, they are more difficult to receive than just about anything else:confused:
Are you implying that they were UHF? They have always been VHF as their channel numbers have been 10 and 7 respectively for forever.

Is anybody in the Broward county area able to get channel 44 which is RetroTV, OTA? I don't know why Comcast hasn't added it.

jstrazz

09-05-10, 03:12 PM

:confused:

Is anybody in the Broward county area able to get channel 44 which is RetroTV, OTA? I don't know why Comcast hasn't added it.

I heard that WHDT Channel 44 (9-1 on the display) will be at full power sometime this month to be received OTA. Lord knows when Comcast will pick it up.

DoctorM

09-05-10, 04:04 PM

:confused:
Are you implying that they were UHF? They have always been VHF as their channel numbers have been 10 and 7 respectively for forever.

Is anybody in the Broward county area able to get channel 44 which is RetroTV, OTA? I don't know why Comcast hasn't added it.

I've never heard of ch.44. I'll have to plug some ears in and check (Comcast doesn't seem to carry it).
As far as UHF/VHF is concerned, major stations in the past have been VHF (like WPLG 10 and WSVN 7) when analog.

Digital television is predominantly broadcast over UHF frequencies. WPLG and WSVN are the only two stations that have continued to utilize VHF in this area.

That pretty much means in addition to a UHF antenna you will need a VHF antenna just for channels 10 & 7.

For further discussion of this, you may want to go to this (http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=43823) thread. It is for Miami area OTA discussion rather than cable.

Btw, my last scan of QAM showed Tennis and World Fishing Networks in the clear both in SD and HD. Also something else new in Spanish I can't identify, TeleAmerica and something that is always bar codes with some cryptic text message across it (ATM it says CDOC Uplink HD.)

Mike4HDTV

10-27-10, 01:28 PM

It's been very quiet in this thread. Any new HD channels coming to Comcast.

King Arthur

01-13-11, 05:40 AM

Wondering the same thing. Anyone know when Comcast plans to add more HD channels in the North Dade/Aventura area?

BDCat

01-13-11, 08:20 AM

I have not heard of any new additions around here but Comcast did, last December, add 50 new HD channels in Philadelphia bringing them up to 150 HD channels. They included BBC America HD, DIY HD, Ovation HD, PBS Kids Sprout HD and Smithsonian HD . See this link: http://www.cedmagazine.com/News/2010/12/Comcast-50-HD-channels-Philly-total-150.aspx

I read elsewhere the new HD additions included the Cooking Channel and (I believe) PBS Create.

When CC starts something new we usually get it around the halfway mark of the country. This can mean anywhere from six to 12 months. Plus, for some reason the usually upgrade Broward before Miami Dade.

FWIW

DoctorM

01-14-11, 02:35 PM

I know Margate, Tamarac (and probably most of Broward) is getting Xfinity beginning in February. Lots of new stuff and changes.

BDCat

01-14-11, 02:55 PM

I know Margate, Tamarac (and probably most of Broward) is getting Xfinity beginning in February. Lots of new stuff and changes.I'm not quite sure about what you mean by "getting Xfinity". Plantation has been receiving the "World Of More" since last May! 100 HD channels. But as you may expect, we only watch a relatively few of them on a regular basis.

But I have to say we (my wife and I) are looking forward to both the Cooking Chanel and Ovation in HD!

King Arthur

01-15-11, 01:54 AM

World of More was renamed to XFINITY, which is supposedly available in my area. The only non premium HD channels that have been added over the past year that I've seen are all local channels. Just The CW, MyNetwork TV, Telemundo, Univision, and Telefutura.

I have Digital Starter through my HOA. There is still quite a list of Channels that aren't available in HD but I can get in SD.

Not Yet Available in HD in my area
The Weather Channel
CNN Headline News
MSNBC
CNBC
Spike
TV Land
Nickelodeon
Travel Channel
E!
Bravo
Comedy Central
MTV
VH1
BET
Galavision

CSPN3
Investigation Discovery
Biography Channel
History International
Style
Cartoon Network
PBS Kids Sprout
Hallmark Channel
Movieplex
G4
TV One
EWTN
Bloomberg
TruTV
Hallmark Movie Channel
Comcast Sports Southeast
Mun2

So I'm waiting to see when they become available in HD in the North Dade/Aventura area. It seems that ortegaj, who posted on the first page, has all these in HD and he is in Davie.

BDCat

01-15-11, 08:59 AM

I also have all those channels in HD here in Plantation!

King Arthur

01-16-11, 01:14 AM

DoctorM

01-16-11, 02:46 PM

snidely

01-22-11, 11:50 PM

Yeah, I don't know whats going on for the North Dade/Aventura area. I'm still able to get all the cable channels 2 througho 79 on my old tv without a box. Just straight coax cable from the wall to the TV. So I don't think they've even gone all digital in my area.
We are in Aventura also and get all the channels w.o. a converter on our extra bdrm. screen.. When Comcast changed to "all digital" in our Oakland, Ca. home, we got a free Data box for one TV. Our main TV is on an HD DVR. Only problem is that we don't get HD on that screen w. the "box". We do have a ton of HD channels in Ca. One advantage is that the Comedy Central HD channel is the eastern feed - so we don't have to stay up late for the Daily Show.
This all happened in Ca. last summer.

...mike

King Arthur

01-23-11, 01:54 AM

We are in Aventura also and get all the channels w.o. a converter on our extra bdrm. screen.. When Comcast changed to "all digital" in our Oakland, Ca. home, we got a free Data box for one TV. Our main TV is on an HD DVR. Only problem is that we don't get HD on that screen w. the "box". We do have a ton of HD channels in Ca. One advantage is that the Comedy Central HD channel is the eastern feed - so we don't have to stay up late for the Daily Show.
This all happened in Ca. last summer.

...mike

Yes, sometime in May I got a message to my DVR that they where switching to digital and they where running the commercials as well. I believe it was on June 11 that they where supposed to switch because I remember thinking: "Oh wow, they shut off the 1st day of the World Cup, people are going to be mad." So I called and got my two Digital Adapters and have never installed it because I was waiting for them to switch.

Anyways, I just got a promising letter in the mail.

Customer Action Required By: 5/3/2011

As a result of our network enhancement, any TV without a digital device will only receive channels 2-25 and 76-79.

You can receive up to two digital adapters at no additional monthly service charge.

Call us by 4/3/2011 to get your equipment and you'll be ready ahead of time.

So going off that and this

The new HD channels typically appear around six weeks after the digital conversion.

...it looks like I should expect new HD channels the week of June 12.

King Arthur

01-23-11, 03:58 AM

I also got this in the mail that shows the New Price List and New Channel Lineup effective 2/1/2011.

Nothing much has changed on the channel lineup, but it looks like I'll be paying an additional $2.00 for Performance tier Internet and $2.00 more for the Modem Rental fee. :(

Price List Pg. 1 (http://tinypic.com/r/2lwvluh/7)
Price List Pg. 2 (http://tinypic.com/r/wtuicm/7)
Price List Pg. 3 (http://tinypic.com/r/168vtq1/7)
Price List Pg. 4 (http://tinypic.com/r/10hqcn6/7)

Channel Lineup Pg. 1 (http://tinypic.com/r/o8ezom/7)
Channel Lineup Pg. 2 (http://tinypic.com/r/k0lzyb/7)
Channel Lineup Pg. 3 (http://tinypic.com/r/et5mxh/7)

snidely

01-31-11, 10:50 PM

It appears that not every channel will require a "digital adapter". Those between 2-25 and 76-79 will not.
The adapter is free. In the Bay Area (Calif.) an adapter is needed for all channels. (We have one DVR in Ca. - two in Fl.) We have one adapter in Ca. and will need 1 in Fl.
It appears the change over is coming in May.

...mike

DoctorM

02-01-11, 11:55 AM

Bunch of new channels have come up including Turner Classics and Movieplex. I'd post a list, but new ones seem to pop up every few days at the moment.

bizwig

02-01-11, 01:28 PM

Bunch of new channels have come up including Turner Classics and Movieplex. I'd post a list, but new ones seem to pop up every few days at the moment.
The list is at King Arthur's post of 1-23-11 on this thread.

DoctorM

02-03-11, 01:53 AM

I misspoke (typed?). I meant a QAM guide, not converter box channel guide. Heck, WSFL has moved 2 twice in just the last couple weeks.

mario315

02-08-11, 04:20 PM

Bunch of new channels have come up including Turner Classics and Movieplex. I'd post a list, but new ones seem to pop up every few days at the moment.

Hi !... Are you in Miami-Dade County ?.... I live in a condo in the Brickell Avenue area (City of Miami) and as of today we still don't have the New X-finity Channel Line-Up which was supposed to kick in on Feb. 1st...The one with + 110 HD Channels and many more digital SD channels....

I keep calling Comcast Customer Service and they have no idea what's going on... They keep sending e-mails to Tech Support for a response and so far, nothing !.... I tell them we had received the color flyer announcing all the changes eff. 2-1-11 way back in late December...

I would appreciate it if posters here could post where in South Florida they're getting the new line-up (110 HD Channels) and where they're not.... It will help in trouble-shooting my building's situation...

King Arthur

02-09-11, 12:35 AM

He's in Margate. For us in Miami-Dade I wouldn't expect anything to be fully rolled out until mid June. I posted about this on the previous page.. The channel lineup I posted is little changed from last year, if you received a different flyer I'd be interested to know what it was.

pcgraffy

02-12-11, 09:49 PM

Hi -

Does anyone have a list of the unencrypted QAM numbers for Key West Comcast?

Are the local HDs available?

Thanks.

umeng2002

02-20-11, 09:01 PM

I'm down in Cutler Bay and they just updated the Scientific Atlanta Boxes to the new Xfinity firmware, but now the RCA digital out it broken - like it's sending out static like a DD signal instead of PCM.

BDCat

03-08-11, 03:17 PM

According to this SS artical all of South Florida is now WoM!

http://blogs.sun-sentinel.com/consumerblog/2011/03/08/comcast-xfinity-customers-in-south-florida-get-144-new-channels-for-free/

jstrazz

03-08-11, 08:52 PM

According to this SS artical all of South Florida is now WoM!

http://blogs.sun-sentinel.com/consumerblog/2011/03/08/comcast-xfinity-customers-in-south-florida-get-144-new-channels-for-free/

Not in my area! According to a Comcast flyer I got today, WOM doesn't get here until May. I got a previous flyer that said March 15th. In May, they'll probably move it back to September. Meantime they're adding Spanish SD channels galore. South Florida has more Spanish channels than English channels. We need another one like we need a hurricane.

bizwig

03-08-11, 09:21 PM

Meantime they're adding Spanish SD channels galore.
More useless channels, still no BBC America HD :mad:

BDCat

03-09-11, 07:57 AM

So the article wasn't entirely accurate. Why am I not surprised!

King Arthur

03-09-11, 01:30 PM

That article is definitely wrong. First of its not WoM anymore, its xfinity. Second, there is sporadic deployment. If you see my previous post in this thread you'll see what I'm talking about.

JSquare

03-17-11, 10:48 AM

According to this SS artical all of South Florida is now WoM!

http://blogs.sun-sentinel.com/consumerblog/2011/03/08/comcast-xfinity-customers-in-south-florida-get-144-new-channels-for-free/

Would I need a cable box to receive those extra channels?

Right now I have Limited Basic with Ultra Internet but haven't bother with those analog channels 2-25 since already wired for OTA antenna.

BDCat

03-17-11, 11:11 AM

Would I need a cable box to receive those extra channels?

Right now I have Limited Basic with Ultra Internet but haven't bother with those analog channels 2-25 since already wired for OTA antenna.Absolutely, you would need a box and an HD one at that!

Further, however, earlier posts indicate that the article is anything but accurate plus I have no idea how things stand in the Keys with the overall upgrade to Xfinity/World of More.

Check the Comcast web site for the channels available in your zip code.

JSquare

03-24-11, 04:26 PM

Absolutely, you would need a box and an HD one at that!

Further, however, earlier posts indicate that the article is anything but accurate plus I have no idea how things stand in the Keys with the overall upgrade to Xfinity/World of More.

Check the Comcast web site for the channels available in your zip code.

Thanks!

jstrazz

03-26-11, 07:36 PM

Does anyone know if MLB Extra Innings will provide ALL the games in HD? From what I see, it looks like they're only going to have two HD channels like last year :-(

carolcityboyz

03-29-11, 02:26 AM

Anyone else seeing NHL center ice? Either this is the longest freeview or comcast forgot to flip the switch.

DoctorM

03-30-11, 01:41 PM

Anyone else seeing NHL center ice? Either this is the longest freeview or comcast forgot to flip the switch.

QAM or via converter box?

carolcityboyz

03-31-11, 04:40 AM

QAM or via converter box?

Set-top box. Just got a message that center ice is available at a reduce price. Been receiving the channels since early February. Too bad I'm not into hockey, should of been league pass.

jonlgauthier

04-07-11, 02:59 PM

Does anyone know if Comcast modulates some HD channels with QAM64 and others with QAM256?

I have a new Vizio HDTV (M260MV), and with it directly connected to the Comcast coax, I can receive some HD channels fine, but not the local ABC/NBC/PBS/CBS affiliates. We're on a boat at a marina in Key West, and another boat down the dock from us has a new RCA HDTV, and they can receive (via cable) all the local broadcaster's HD signals from Comcast. My TV decodes sound, but no picture for those... And I'm told that because of the type of service our marina has purchased from Comcast, we can't use Comcast's own set-top boxes.

Talking with a Comcast CSR is just an exercise in frustration:

Me: "My HDTV is connected directly to your cable system - no set-top box. I'm trying to figure out why my TV receives some local broadcast HD channels and not others. My neighbor has a different make of HDTV, and he can receive all the local HD/SD stations."

CSR: "IYou can't receive any HD channels without a set-top box. If you are receiving any HD channels without using our set top box, you are receiving them because of the Digital Transition - you're not getting them from us."

Me: "Actually, I have only your coax hooked up to my TV. I don't have an antenna hooked up right now, so I can't be receiving them."

CSR: "Since the Digital Transition, your analog TV will no longer work unless you get an adapter box. You replace your old antenna with a new digital adapter box."

Me: "But I already told you, I have an HDTV with a digital tuner. It supports both ATSC and QAM. I'm getting the signal from you guys."

CSR: "That's impossible - you need a set-top box from us to receive HD channels. If you don't want to use our box or service, you can receive them using the adapter box.

Me: "Well, even with an adapter box (which I don't need), you still need an antenna."

CSR: "No - your antenna no longer works because of the digital transition. You need to replace it with an adapter box."

Me: "Can I speak to a technician? I believe my problem may be with the type of modulation you are using - QAM64 or QAM256."

CSR: "I'm a cable technician. I've never heard of that."

Me: "Well, I'm an engineer - could I speak to one of your engineers? This appears to be a subject area you haven't been taught about."

CSR: "We can't let customers talk to engineers."

Me: "Can I speak to a supervisor?"

CSR: "No one is available right now. And I'm telling you it's impossible that you can be receiving any HD signals from us without a set-top box."

Me: "Then how can I be receiving them if my TV's only hooked to your cable system and not an antenna and adapter box?"

CSR: "You're receiving them because of the digital transition".

I should have replied: "And just how does that work? How does the digital signal get into my TV? Smoke and mirrors? Freakin' magic? Huh??

GRRRRRRRR!!!!

I have since found out that supposedly my M260MV only supports QAM-64 and not QAM-256. That sounds odd to me - QAM-256 is the preferred modulation scheme since you can pack more bits per baud (higher bitrate in the same channel size).

I'm trying to find out what exactly is Comcast broadcasting in the Key West. Is there really a mix of QAM-64 and QAM-256? Are they setting the encryption flag on some channels without really encrypting the payload? Do I need to return my TV because nowhere did it say it didn't support QAM-256. The specs just say QAM.

jstrazz

04-07-11, 09:35 PM

DoctorM

04-08-11, 02:58 PM

Frankly, I think looking for channels on a QAM tuner is frustrating. I don't understand why anyone would bother with it.

Because if you don't shell out for a Digital Converter with a digital output, you are putting an analog signal into your TV and/or DVR.

That's one of the reasons I usually post a new QAM list here every time I notice a change.

snidely

04-23-11, 06:23 PM

I believe the 3400 DVR is now available in the Miami area. If so, it now will come with 500G of disc space! 4+ times the capacity of the 6412 units we have. (We have 2.)
When I get back to Aventura next month, I'm going to prevail upon Comcast to let us replace at least one of our 6412 units w. the 3400.

When our 6 y.o. 6412 died in Oakland last week, I asked that the tech bring a 3416 (which is a few years old). Turned out he didn't have one and was going to give me another ancient 6412 as a replacement. I asked if he had any 3400 series model. He said he had the DCX3400m that was meant for the "Any Room DVR" feature. He called his super and they let me have it!!
Nice to be able to record what you want w.o. worrying about space. I gather the 3400 w.o. the "m" in the model number is for non-multi room use. The "m" model works with up to 3 remote boxes.
As I recall, we pay $15-$16 for each DVR. (About $31/mo). Our 3rd TV in a spare bdrm. just has the free DTA box feeding non HD to the wall hung display. IF we went for the "Any Room" set up, the main box would be $20/mo and each satellite box would be about $8.50. Advantage of having the remote box is that it would have access to all the HD channels we get and feed HD signals into the display unit. The DTA box only feeds an SD signal.
Disadvantage of giving up our 2nd DVR in our bdrm is that while we could access anything on the main unit and play, pause, stop etc. - we couldn't pause a live program we happen to be watching in the bedroom. All programming has to be on the main unit.

would like comments from anyone who has this system. I am thinking, tho, of simply trying just to get Comcast to give me the 3400 box to replace our "main" 6412.

...mike

King Arthur

04-24-11, 03:54 PM

Interesting. I have the DCX3400 with the 320GB drive. I'll rather avoid any more comcast fees and get this (http://www.amazon.com/RF-Link-AVS-5811-5-8GHz-Transmission-Repeater/dp/B0002EXJ8Y/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1270758765&sr=1-7) to access my DVR from the bedroom.

kennyf1130

04-24-11, 06:22 PM

I currently have the DCT6416 III and live in the South Miami area. Are there any newer DVRs available through Comcast that people have been able to pick up? Also, what are your opinions regarding them on whether they are worth it. Thanks in advance.

King Arthur

04-24-11, 08:00 PM

The DCX3400 has been readily available for a while now in all areas as far as I know. It is sleeker, faster, and has a larger hard drive than your current box.

snidely

04-26-11, 12:50 PM

The newer DCX3400 boxes have 500G, it appears. (This info fm. the DCX3400 thread here on AVS.) The older ones have 320G - which is still twice the size of the 6416.
The only diff between the DCX3400 and the DCX3400M, as far as I can tell, is that the "M" is capable for multi-room use.

Obviously, Comcast will give the user an old (technologically and physically) box if they can. 95% of users don't know the diff. When I get back to Miami next month will turn in at least one of our 6412 units for a 3400. Not convinced the "any room" system is better than simply having 2 boxes. Maybe if you have 3 or 4 video display units that need TV signal it would pay.

...mike

kennyf1130

04-26-11, 05:18 PM

Thank you guys for your quick reply! I'll try to swing by the one of the offices this weekend to swap out for one of the newer ones. Is the upconversion of SD the same as well? I've been playing around with the setting to see if it's better to have it done by the DVR, the TV, or the receiver.

BDCat

05-05-11, 10:49 AM

For anyone who hasn't heard, Comcast has reached agreements with ABC and FOX to carry their shows on VOD. This happened at the end of April.

Check this thread: http://www.dslreports.com/forum/r25792126-Comcast-adds-ABC-and-FOX-programs-to-VOD

Only thing is that both ABC and FOX insisted (as part of the agreement) the Fast-Forward capability be disabled and their shows are a full 60 minutes meaning they are full of commercials without the possibility of skipping over them!

By contrast the CBS and NBC shows are 44 minutes with minimal commercials and you can use the fast forward if you choose!

So, I'll keep DVRing the ABC and FOX shows that I watch so I can fast forward over the commercials during playback. I'll use VOD for the CBS and NBC shows.

jstrazz

05-11-11, 08:44 PM

King Arthur

05-12-11, 08:47 AM

Does ANYBODY know when Comcast is going to finish it's XFINITY upgrade? I had gotten one of their flyers that said subscribers needed to upgrade their service by May 10 or they would lose their current level of service. I was expecting the upgrade to be complete and the extra HD channels to be working. It is now May 11th and I am STILL not getting the extra channels here in Wilton Manors. I would call customer service but they are useless. I find it VERY frustrating that just about everyone else is upgraded and we are not.

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?p=19879018#post19879018

I calculated it to be June 12, but the 5/3/2011 date has passed and I still receive the analog channels with the coax going straight from the wall to an old tube tv. I will say mid summer now. :confused:

DoctorM

05-12-11, 02:25 PM

I have an updated QAM channel list... is there anybody actually interested in me posting it? It doesn't sound like many of you bother to by-pass Comcast boxes.

King Arthur

05-12-11, 02:41 PM

Whats the use of the QAM list? I use Comcast's DVR so I don't think it would apply to me.

DoctorM

05-16-11, 01:53 AM

Okay, well if anyone wants an updated QAM list, just ask. It's pretty useful if you like to stay away from Comcast equipment... and like to change channels without a box.

Btw, am I the only one annoyed by the recent shake up that removed Turner Classics from the standard service?

miniz

05-24-11, 07:02 PM

Anyone know what the deal is with NBC Miami's WTVJ digital volume levels on clear QAM? I'm watching them on Advanced Cable 118-1 and the volume problem is very annoying! The show is very low, then as they go into the commercial they turn the volume WAY UP LIKE THEY ARE SCREAMING.
Who can I contact at WTVJ to complain? I can't believe they are getting away with this. Are others on Comcast and E* and D* getting this?

King Arthur

06-13-11, 04:24 PM

N. Dade/Aventura Update

So I've been talking about (see posts (http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?p=19819468#post19819468)) how comcast has yet to roll out all digital in the N. Dade/Aventura area (even thought they claimed it would happen in June 11, 2010 and again in May 3, 2011).

Well, today they left a hanging notice on the doorknobs of everyone in my condo complex. On it it reads:

Customer Action Required

In order to avoid interruption we need you to pick up your digital equipment to keep your current channels. Comcast will be onsite: June 15th, 2011 at the Club House

So I assume this is about everyone needing to have a Digital Converter Box (which I already picked up last year mind you, lol).

I hope this means that they will finally convert to all digital in my area, hence I will be getting the rest of the HD channels that I'm missing a few weeks after that.

I hope by the end of July. *fingers crossed* :)

wdsnls

06-13-11, 04:36 PM

N. Dade/Aventura Update

I hope this means that they will finally convert to all digital in my area, hence I will be getting the rest of the HD channels that I'm missing a few weeks after that.* :)
My area went all digital over three months ago and they still haven't added any more HD channels. We were told, prior to that, they would be added immediately.:mad:

King Arthur

06-13-11, 06:13 PM

My area went all digital over three months ago and they still haven't added any more HD channels. We were told, prior to that, they would be added immediately.:mad:

What area are you in? Are you sure it went all digital? If you connect a standard TV to your coax cable (straight from the wall, no box) do you still get a signal? I still do.

wdsnls

06-13-11, 09:08 PM

What area are you in? Are you sure it went all digital? If you connect a standard TV to your coax cable (straight from the wall, no box) do you still get a signal? I still do.
I'm in Martin County. After all digital, straight cable from the wall you will receive channels 2-22 and a few others, including any QAM sub-channels. To receive all channels you received before the transition, you need at least an DTA (Digital Transport Adapter), which connects via RF from the wall to an RF input, with the TV set to channel 3. Any options above this you will need either an SD, HD or DVR set top box. Comcast gave us much information regarding this transition before it took place.

King Arthur

06-14-11, 01:12 AM

Yes, I understand all that. ;)

I still get channels 2-79. Do you?

wdsnls

06-14-11, 05:04 AM

Yes, I understand all that. ;)

I still get channels 2-79. Do you?
No. So, if you still get these channels without any type of equipment on the outlet, you'll need to get one for each outlet. That's what the notice you received is probably about.

King Arthur

06-14-11, 05:20 AM

Well, thats not reassuring that you've been waiting 3 months! I was going off of this

The new HD channels typically appear around six weeks after the digital conversion.

I hope its not too much longer than that. :(

King Arthur

06-15-11, 03:10 PM

Ok, I received another letter that says the date when they switch to all digital is "on or after 8/2/2011". Confirmed with the representative they sent to my condo today. They where handing out the digital converter boxes, which I already had for over a year. :rolleyes: The rep also handed my a channel lineup list that indicates NEW next to the HD channels that I'm missing. That's promising. :)

BDCat

06-20-11, 03:30 PM

Awhile ago someone made a post asking about the Triple Play option but I cannot find it right now. So far as I know there were no responses. At that time I was giving it some thought but was certainly not in a position to respond. Now I am and all is good!

Some background. A few months ago I was getting my TV service via Comcast, my home phone and internet service via AT&T and my cell phone service with Sprint. The costs were a little ridiculous!

Comcast was $148/month for Digital Preferred (with HBO and Cinemax), DVR/HDTV service and a second HD box.

My AT&T home phone service was $140/month including Complete Choice Enhanced, Voicemail, DSL Extreme and an International Calling plan.

The cell phone service was $78/month for a two line family plan.

This worked out to $366/month (taxes included).

The initial thinking was to replace our cell phones with AT&T smart phones and to use them for pretty much all our outgoing phone usage. The home phone service would get stripped down to the bare minimum and the voicemail service would be replaced with an answering machine. We would keep the DSL. We would also remove the HBO and Cinemax services since we rarely, if ever, watched them.

Then I received a promotional letter from Comcast offering to upgrade me to Triple Play HD Preferred XF with $30/month off for the first year. This made us start to rethink things again.

I called Comcast twice to see how the price would work out for me. I did this twice since the reps often tell different stories. The two responses were different but close enough that it was not important.

I called back a third time to place the order and to, once again, review things. Having had a couple of bad experiences with contractors in the past I requested a Comcast employee do the install. Oh yes, we also decided to have the Any Room DVR installed as well; we would also drop HBO and Cinemax since the Preferred XF package does include Starz.

When the guy came to do the install in turned out he was a contractor! However, he seemed to know what he was talking about so I let him go ahead. I am glad I did – he did a wonderful job!

We also decided to go ahead and get a couple of AT&T smart phones.

So now my monthly Comcast bill includes the Triple Play HD Preferred XF package (includes Digital Preferred, STARZ, High Speed internet and Digital Voice Unlimited) for $120/month. Additionally, there is $13.95 for the Any Room HD/DVR and $8.50 for the second HD box) Note there is no additional charge for Any Room DVR with Triple Play!
Additional charges include $7.00/month for the modem. (Note this also includes a router but you must ask for it; they will not offer it). I didn’t need a router since I already had one set up and running.

Total Comcast cost per month, including taxes) is $167.65! Only $20 more than I was paying for TV service alone!

Our Cell phone bill went up to $110/month primarily because of the required data plan for smart phones.

So the total cost per month is now $278! $88/month saving for extremely better service! (Yes, in a year the savings will only be $58/month).

The new HD/DVR we received was a brand new DCX3400 with 500 gigs. The second HD box was the one we had all along; a DCX3200.

Problems encountered so far: NONE!

Niceties: Caller-ID on your TV and being able to listen to your voicemail on the internet! Plus there was no need to cut back on the home phone service. Still have voicemail and unlimited domestic long distance (which includes Canada). Plus, the Antroom is a great thing! My wife loves it!

A final installation note: Depending on your situation you may encounter some one-time installation costs. Any Room DVR requires a line with no splitters to each box (so you may have to have a room rewired). And, of course, if you want the modem in a room that has no outlet it will need to be wired!

In my case he also replaced the wire from the pole outside to the house (no charge for this) saying it ought to have been done a long time ago!

Well that’s my experience – I hope it may have helped you. I would certainly recommend it!

Rudy1

06-29-11, 12:12 PM

I stopped in a couple of days ago at the 1750 N Federal Hwy store...clean layout and nice selection. Prices weren't too bad, either...some of the better LCDs and plasma displays were priced lower than at the CompUSA store next door. A few were lower even than the H.H. Gregg store at Sawgrass.

Rudy1

07-13-11, 12:24 PM

Doom878

08-02-11, 08:59 PM

jstrazz

08-02-11, 11:31 PM

It's been a while but it seems that Comcast in Kendall still doesn't have all the movie channels in HD and several channels not yet in HD that have been HD on D* 3 years ago since I switched. Is this the case? I was reconsidering Comcast because of the superior VOD and Xfinity iPhone app.

Not every single movie channel is in HD but most are. I'm happy with Comcast now because of the VOD choices alone. You can get all the HD you want with VOD and catch up on shows that you missed and didn't record when they aired.

Rudy1

08-03-11, 10:03 AM

And they have ESPN 3D!!! :)

King Arthur

08-03-11, 10:41 AM

So the analog signal finally went out. No new HD channels yet, but they should now be coming soon. :)

jstrazz

08-03-11, 02:29 PM

So the analog signal finally went out. No new HD channels yet, but they should now be coming soon. :)

No...cable will be churning out SD channels for quite a while. Many still do not have HDTVs and therefore must be accommodated.

carolcityboyz

08-20-11, 06:43 PM

Is Comcast planning on adding any more HD channels this year?

Here in Miami Gardens, I have not seen any new HD channels since... :-? forever. I have not heard of any new channels coming. Does anybody know if Comcast is done for the year?

The 40 HD channels I have is a joke. You can at least give me NFL Redzone HD after you took away Xfinity 3D and ESPN 3D.

carolcityboyz

08-24-11, 12:45 PM

Awaken to a surprise this morning moar HD over 100+ channels plus got ESPN3D and Xfinity 3D back. When all I wanted was NFL Redzone HD.

NORTH DADE COUNTY / MIAMI AREA
380 THE WEATHER CHANNEL HD
381 CARTOON NETWORK HD
382 NICKELODEON HD
383 ABC FAMILY HD
384 DISNEY CHANNEL HD
385 DISNEY XD HD
390 NFL REDZONE HD
391 WORLD FISHING NETWORK HD
393 CBS SPORTS NETWORK HD
394 TENNIS CHANNEL HD
395 TURNER CLASSIC MOVIES HD
396 ESPNU HD
397 CNN HEADLINE NEWS HD
398 TRUTV HD
399 MSNBC HD
401 FSN FLORIDA HD
402 SUNS SPORTS HD
403 ESPN HD
404 ESPN2 HD
405 GOLF CHANNEL HD
406 NFL NETWORK HD
407 TNT HD
409 UNIVERSAL HD
410 A&E HD
411 PALLADIA HD
412 HD THEATER
413 NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC HD
414 FOOD NETWORK HD
415 HGTV HD
420 USA HD
421 TBS HD
422 History HD
423 CNN HD
424 DISCOVERY HD
425 TLC HD
426 ANIMAL PLANET HD
427 SYFY HD
428 FOX NEWS HD
429 AMC HD
430 BRAVO HD
431 WPLG-10 HD (ABC)
432 WTVJ-6 HD (NBC)
433 WFOR-4 HD (CBS)
434 WSVN-7 HD (FOX)
435 WSFL-39 HD (CW)
436 WBFS-33 HD (MY NETWORK)
437 WPXM-35 HD (ION)
438 WPBT-2 HD (PBS)
439 WGN HD (Not in all areas)
440 WSBS-22 HD (MEGA)
441 WSCV-51 HD (TELEMUNDO)
442 WLTV-23 HD (UNIVISION)
443 WAMI-69 HD (TELEFUTURA)
446 SCIENCE CHANNEL HD
448 VERSUS HD
449 ESPNEWS HD
450 SPEED TV HD
451 FX HD
452 SPIKE HD
453 COMEDY CENTRAL HD
454 FUSE HD
455 WE TV HD
456 IFC HD
457 E! HD
458 TRAVEL CHANNEL HD
459 LIFETIME HD
460 MGM HD
461 STYLE HD
462 G4 HD
463 TV ONE HD
464 BIO: BIOGRAPHY CHANNEL HD
465 LIFETIME MOVIE NETWORK HD
466 PLANET GREEN HD
467 ENCORE HD
468 HALLMARK MOVIE CHANNEL HD
469 FOX BUSINESS CHANNEL HD
470 CNBC HD
471 QVC HD
472 BIG TEN NETWORK HD
473 MTV HD
474 VH-1 HD
475 BET HD
476 CMT HD
477 NHL NETWORK HD
478 NBA TV HD
479 MLB NETWORK HD
480 HBO 2 HD
481 HBO SIGNATURE HD
482 HBO FAMILY HD
483 HBO COMEDY HD
484 HBO ZONE HD
485 HBO LATINO HD
486 MOREMAX HD
487 ACTIONMAX HD
488 THRILLERMAX HD
489 WMAX HD
490 5 STARMAX HD
491 OUTERMAX HD
495 STARZ COMEDY HD
496 STARZ KIDS & FAMILY HD
497 STARZ EDGE HD
517 SHOWTIME 2 HD
518 SHOWTIME SHOWCASE HD
519 SHOWTIME EXTREME HD
790 ESPN 3D (3DTV REQ.)
791 XFINITY 3D (3D TV Req.)

jstrazz

08-24-11, 03:15 PM

King Arthur

08-26-11, 10:29 AM

Yes, Comcast has finally switched over the remaining channels to HD. Comcast sent a notice that it would begin to happen on the 24th, seems it all went through on that day. :D

kromix

08-30-11, 06:28 PM

BDCat

08-30-11, 08:23 PM

Coax directly to tv I had been receiving all channels 2-80, today, only 2-25 including HD local channels and 76-80ish.

No channels between 25-76, does this mean my area JUST had a digital conversion?

Im on Bird Road and 79th Avenue, 33155In all likelihood you are correct. The additionally HD channels and increased internet capacity should become available in a few months.

King Arthur

08-30-11, 11:17 PM

Rudy1

09-20-11, 09:40 PM