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huskers4life

03-23-09, 08:13 PM

With MLB baseball season just a couple of weeks away wondering if Cox Omaha will add
1. MLB network HD
2. Add MLB extra innings HD
3. Carry all the KC Royals games in Sd and HD. (Last year Cox Omaha only showed some of the games and no hd)

Cox Omaha really need to step!!! I wish Omaha had Verizon Fios. Omaha would have double the Hd and more programming choices.

for those of you in lincoln, time warner had a notice in the paper (sports section) saying they were adding MLB HD on April 21st and an about 8-10 other HD channels by mid June (some of them included ESPNNEWS, USA, ABC Family, CNBC and several others i just can't remember them)

ajwees41

03-23-09, 08:15 PM

Any word on which channels they will be adding?

no my geuss of the June time frame is because of the new Analog cutoff date and cox can't move any anlog until then I think.

Opusnbill7

03-23-09, 09:40 PM

ajwees41

03-23-09, 11:21 PM

:mad:looking at the tvguide listing for opening day it looks like no Royals on cox.

JoelWNelson

03-24-09, 09:38 AM

Anybody know what happened to KLKN's digital signal during the storm today? It looks like they went out ~4, and came back sometime around 5:30ish. Weren't showing up on Dish or on the antenna, so I'm assuming it was a problem with the digital transmitter? Anyone know anything more than that? Pretty bad time to have your signal drop off...right in the middle of a tornado warning. :-P

I noticed it as well. Was working in Lincoln during the afternoon and connected my USB TV receiver about 4:05 PM. Was getting 90% from 6, 7, 15, and 42... about 50% from 3... about 10% on 10, which is the new normal since they returned to VHF, and 0% on KLKN. A well-shielded building wasn't the cause since the Omaha stations were coming in very well, so I ended up following coverage of a tornado warning for Lancaster County from the Omaha stations.

I had heard on KTMX-FM and KZKX-FM that the area around Goehner was getting pounded pretty hard as well, and both 8 and 10 have their transmitter sites out that way (with KLKN a few miles to the northwest of KOLN). My guess is KLKN temporarily lost power to their transmitter or suffered a power surge/lightning strike.

Also noticed that even with a tornado warning affecting Lancaster County, KCWL 51 didn't even have a warning message up. Fox 4&17 at least had a crawl and map going.

Opusnbill7

03-24-09, 05:25 PM

Yeah...it sounds like Goehner/Beaver Crossing was getting it pretty bad (although not as bad as Eagle later). I was guessing it was either some equipment damage, or perhaps a power outage. However, 10/11 was still on, and you would think 8 would have a generator out there.... I'm sure we'll never know, but makes you wonder... :-P

I noticed it as well. Was working in Lincoln during the afternoon and connected my USB TV receiver about 4:05 PM. Was getting 90% from 6, 7, 15, and 42... about 50% from 3... about 10% on 10, which is the new normal since they returned to VHF, and 0% on KLKN. A well-shielded building wasn't the cause since the Omaha stations were coming in very well, so I ended up following coverage of a tornado warning for Lancaster County from the Omaha stations.

I had heard on KTMX-FM and KZKX-FM that the area around Goehner was getting pounded pretty hard as well, and both 8 and 10 have their transmitter sites out that way (with KLKN a few miles to the northwest of KOLN). My guess is KLKN temporarily lost power to their transmitter or suffered a power surge/lightning strike.

Also noticed that even with a tornado warning affecting Lancaster County, KCWL 51 didn't even have a warning message up. Fox 4&17 at least had a crawl and map going.

huskers4life

03-24-09, 10:51 PM

I noticed it as well. Was working in Lincoln during the afternoon and connected my USB TV receiver about 4:05 PM. Was getting 90% from 6, 7, 15, and 42... about 50% from 3... about 10% on 10, which is the new normal since they returned to VHF, and 0% on KLKN. A well-shielded building wasn't the cause since the Omaha stations were coming in very well, so I ended up following coverage of a tornado warning for Lancaster County from the Omaha stations.

I had heard on KTMX-FM and KZKX-FM that the area around Goehner was getting pounded pretty hard as well, and both 8 and 10 have their transmitter sites out that way (with KLKN a few miles to the northwest of KOLN). My guess is KLKN temporarily lost power to their transmitter or suffered a power surge/lightning strike.

Also noticed that even with a tornado warning affecting Lancaster County, KCWL 51 didn't even have a warning message up. Fox 4&17 at least had a crawl and map going.

wouldn't the problem be at the station, not at the transmitter if "dish" was also out? I would think that the station would transmit their signal to dish (and even directv) from their station versus 30 miles away....both KOLN/KGIN and KLKN have a crap ton of dishes outside their station

Opusnbill7

03-24-09, 11:27 PM

wouldn't the problem be at the station, not at the transmitter if "dish" was also out? I would think that the station would transmit their signal to dish (and even directv) from their station versus 30 miles away....both KOLN/KGIN and KLKN have a crap ton of dishes outside their station

It seems that Dish is picking up an OTA signal somewhere and uplinking that as their HD signal, at least for some of the stations in this area. Often if it does lose reception (which has happened occasionally), you'll see a "yellow screen" which is very similar to what the Dish hardware does when it loses the OTA signal (but you can tell that the satellite signal is coming through ok). (Which would make sense that Dish uses their own hardware on the uplink too). While it would be the best, I don't think that Dish has a fiber link or anything to each of the stations. :( Oh, well...a lot of that is supposition without knowing anyone "on the inside", but that's the way it seems...

JoelWNelson

03-25-09, 12:08 AM

It seems that Dish is picking up an OTA signal somewhere and uplinking that as their HD signal, at least for some of the stations in this area. Often if it does lose reception (which has happened occasionally), you'll see a "yellow screen" which is very similar to what the Dish hardware does when it loses the OTA signal (but you can tell that the satellite signal is coming through ok). (Which would make sense that Dish uses their own hardware on the uplink too). While it would be the best, I don't think that Dish has a fiber link or anything to each of the stations. :( Oh, well...a lot of that is supposition without knowing anyone "on the inside", but that's the way it seems...

DirecTV has an uplink location in Hastings. Would guess that may be where Dish uplinks as well...

TVAgnew

03-26-09, 08:19 AM

I am looking for a firmware update for the Samsung SIR_T150 known as SIRT150-V20.zip.
Apparently it has to do with a 'broadcast flag' that is preventing us from watching 'American Idol' and the NASCAR races on KPTM. I know its OLD but this is the first I have had problems with it. I got wind of the update during a search of the AVS forum archives.

nitty316

03-27-09, 02:32 PM

I was told Cox is adding MLB HD next month.

ajwees41

03-27-09, 03:17 PM

I was told Cox is adding MLB HD next month.

any mention of a channel number or if we will also get MLB Extra Innings in HD?

nitty316

03-27-09, 04:02 PM

Not told anything else. Just told MLBHD was coming along with some others.

ajwees41

03-27-09, 04:44 PM

Not told anything else. Just told MLBHD was coming along with some others.

new email theese added on April 30th

Fox News HD - channel 725

MLB Network HD - channel 743

Speed HD - channel 749

E! HD - channel 781

Cartoon Network HD - channel 795

Disney Channel HD - channel 800

ABC Family HD - channel 801

FX HD - channel 859

HDNewbie1028

03-28-09, 12:20 AM

new email theese added on April 30th

Fox News HD - channel 725

MLB Network HD - channel 743

Speed HD - channel 749

E! HD - channel 781

Cartoon Network HD - channel 795

Disney Channel HD - channel 800

ABC Family HD - channel 801

FX HD - channel 859

Thanks for the update! Some good channels - wish they would consider getting ESPNU HD in here. And the Weather Channel in HD.

ajwees41

03-28-09, 12:31 AM

Thanks for the update! Some good channels - wish they would consider getting ESPNU HD in here. And the Weather Channel in HD.

well according to this thread http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?p=14144051#post14144051
cox does not have a contract for ESPNUHD, but they do have one for Weather Channel HD. I almost fell off my chair when I read the email that they where adding 8 hd. when we usually only get 2-3 HD at a time.

ajwees41

03-28-09, 12:36 AM

These are the only other channels that Cox has HD contracts with that Omaha has yet to carry.
BET
Fox Business
Game (NHL/MLB)
Team (NBA)
NHL Network
WE
Weather

OmahaTVAddict

03-28-09, 12:13 PM

Bout time they got MLBHD albeit about a month into the season.

Ronald L M

03-28-09, 05:44 PM

Bout time they got MLBHD albeit about a month into the season.

Great news Cox is adding more hd. I wish it was at the end of March and not the end of April, since Major League Baseball starts the first week in April, also why is Cox Omaha still not adding the weather channel hd?

ajwees41

03-28-09, 05:54 PM

Bout time they got MLBHD albeit about a month into the season.

I bet they had to wait until the 1Ghz upgrades where done before they could release this many HD.

ajwees41

03-28-09, 10:54 PM

I wish they would redo the lineup for HD and put the Basic HD in the 700 range and Digital HD in the 800 range.

JoelWNelson

03-29-09, 02:03 PM

I wish they would redo the lineup for HD and put the Basic HD in the 700 range and Digital HD in the 800 range.

What's the difference? (all HD is digital...or do you mean the HD equivalents of channels 1-27 vs. 28-444?)

ajwees41

03-29-09, 06:19 PM

What's the difference? (all HD is digital...or do you mean the HD equivalents of channels 1-27 vs. 28-444?)

no I mean Discovery is channel 37, but the HD version is 812. If the channel is in the 2-70 put the hd version in the 700 range digital channels would be in the 800's along with the channels that have no nonhd channel like Discovery HD Theater.

JoelWNelson

03-29-09, 06:39 PM

no I mean Discovery is channel 37, but the HD version is 812. If the channel is in the 2-70 put the hd version in the 700 range digital channels would be in the 800's along with the channels that have no nonhd channel like Discovery HD Theater.

Not to argue about it but I think it makes more sense to group channels based on genre. We're nearing a point where the HD choices are almost a full lineup in themselves, so having similar channels grouped together makes more sense to me than having to remember the location of the HD channel's SD counterpart. Moving forward, grouping HD by genre would seem better than grouping HD channels based on the SD tier.

Having moved into Omaha last year (from the semi-rural Sarpy suburbs) the channel lineup I've learned is the HD one... the analog and SD counterparts don't really ring a bell. I only go below ch. 705 if I want to watch a program that's not available on a HD channel. So the current lineup seems to make sense with 700-719 being locals, 720s being news, 730s and 740s sports, 750s a mix of drama and comedy programming, 760s TV movie channels, 770s home/garden type stuff, etc. Only ones that don't necessarily fit are some of the channels in the 750s and 820s/850s as it seems like those could be organized or reassigned... such as it would make sense for WGN and TBS to go together as they have similar formats...

rmalbers

03-29-09, 08:21 PM

ajwees41

03-30-09, 12:04 AM

I have to agree with Joel on this one, athought at first I thought adding 700 to the channels numbers would be better. I'm used to the HD channel numbers now and have most in a FAV setting on the remote so I like the way the HD channels are grouped better than the < 70 channels. Having said that I'm not sure why they switched 29/30 to the other way for the ESPN channels. I think the whole HD lineup config is setup for pay tiers really, not sure when it will happen but it will happen, I'm sure.

The reason that the two Epsn's are like that is because they didn't want to move Espn 31 to 30 when they moved Espn because that would be to much work work is what they said when I asked them that same question On the HD channel suggestion if they group them fine, but why not use the SD channel number with the the 7 or 8 if there is one already? FSN perfect example channel 47 should be 747 not 745.

rmalbers

03-30-09, 12:39 PM

OK, yes that makes since. AMC might be another example of that situation.

ajwees41

03-30-09, 01:35 PM

if it went the way I suggested
705 KMTVHD
708 WOWTHD
709 KETVHD
710 KPTMHD
711 KXVOHD
712 NETV HD
713 IPTVHD
News channels would be in the 700's
along with sports, family,shoppiing (QVC)
800's would have the premium channels and channels that have no SD counterpart.

nitty316

03-30-09, 02:47 PM

Does anyone know if Cox is picking up all the Royals games this year? This is an article from last year on what I'm referring to:

Published Friday April 11, 2008
Differing TV packages leave some baseball fans frustrated
BY MITCH SHERMAN
WORLD-HERALD STAFF WRITER

If Omaha-area television viewers were upset over missing the Kansas City Royals and New York Yankees on Wednesday and Thursday nights, they should get used to it.

The two games were among 40 this season offered by Fox Sports Net-Kansas City (formerly FSN Midwest) that Omaha's Cox Communications elected not to purchase.

Cox will air about 100 Royals games this year, including tonight against Minnesota, the same total as last year.

FSN-KC added 40 games from the 2008 schedule, negotiating terms with individual cable and satellite companies. Among the providers set to show the entire 140-game Royal slate: Time Warner Cable in Lincoln, DirecTV, Dish Network and Omaha's Qwest Choice TV.

Kristin Peck, vice president of government and public affairs for Cox in Omaha, said executives here — not at company headquarters in Atlanta — decided on the abbreviated schedule.

"We understand that we have a group of people in Omaha who do have a passion for baseball and the Royals," Peck said.

The costs incurred by Cox to broadcast the additional 40 games, however, would have been passed on to all customers, Peck said, and were not in the best interest of Cox's entire subscriber base.

In Lincoln, no rate increase followed the purchase of the full schedule of games, said Ann Shrewsbury, director of public affairs for Time Warner's Nebraska division.

"Realize that all of the negotiations that programmers do with different companies are completely different," Shrewsbury said.

Shrewsbury said Royals broadcasts have been a "big thing over the years" for Time Warner customers. With the Royals playing well this month and former Nebraska star Alex Gordon in the lineup, she said, interest remains high.

The Lincoln company is also looking at the option of providing games this year in high definition. FSN is offering the Royals in high definition 88 times, including all 40 of the games not shown by Cox, according Geoff Goldman, media relations manager for FSN-KC.

Peck said Cox had not received many complaints over its scheduling decision.

Cox customers in Wichita, Kan., and Topeka, Kan., are in a similar situation. Charter Communications, which serves many communities in central and western Nebraska, also opted for the shortened schedule.

K.C. matchups with Minnesota on Saturday and Sunday are among the 40 missing games. On Thursday night, Cox viewers missed a pitching appearance by another ex-Nebraska star, Joba Chamberlain, who threw a scoreless 11/3 innings in the Yankees' 6-1 win over the Royals.

Instead, "Sport Science," "Best Damn Top 50 Special," "FSN Presents: Nothin' But Knockouts" and "The FSN Final Score" aired during the baseball game.

Goldman said FSN-KC remains in discussions with Cox to reach a deal for the remaining schedule of additional games. But according to Peck, don't expect to see them on Cox in Omaha.

"Not to my knowledge," Peck said. "It's my understanding that we have opted not to take them."

ajwees41

03-30-09, 03:04 PM

With one week left it doesn't sound good.

not even a schedule of the games yet.

nitty316

03-30-09, 03:17 PM

I am finally making the switch. Cox's squabbles on getting the Royals on here in Omaha was the final straw. I started looking more at DIRECT this weekend and decided enough was enough. That and Cox said they had no idea if or when they would have FSNHD or USAHD or SCIFIHD etc. I just decided, for what I want, I am not going to ever be pleased with Cox, so why continue worrying about it. If I spend a little more with DTV, that's okay, I'm getting what I want. I have never seen the Royals in HD, that's insane and will soon change. The only HD channel I am losing is NETHD, but I can get that OTA, and they really don't show all that much in HD anyway. I had always stayed with Cox because I thought it was cheaper, but it really isn't. I'm hoping to get my install scheduled today. I'm excited.

I also normally get the baseball package, and when I saw that Direct gets a handful of those games in HD as well, it really became a no brainer. I usually spend $20 a Sunday in the Fall going out to watch the 20x17 = $340. I can now order the NFL at my house and not worry about smelling like smoke when I get home. I haven't been at home during the day on a Sunday during the Fall for 4 years.

Nearly a year into my switch and here are my thoughts:

The Good:

For sports, DIRECTV really is the best out there. I had the NFL, NBA, MLB & Mega March Madness all in HD. Cox only offers the NBA and MLB out of those 4 and not in HD.

I am a WWE fan as some of you know, I've been able to order WWE PPV's in HD. Granted it's a little bit more pricey, but that's only the price to watch in HD, it would be the same for Cox if they were to offer them in HD.

I'm not sure what channels I get with DIRECT that I would not get with Cox, I don't think it's many, all I know though is that there are a lot of channels.

NFL ticket is sweet, they are letting people pay $27. from Jan through October to get it for next year. Sounds like a burder, but it beats paying $54 over the course of 5 months.

One of my worries when I get DIRECT was NETHD, they added that a few months ago.

OTA adapter is pretty cool, it allows me to bring in OTA channels that DIRECT does not offer into my program guide and allows me to DVR them. They gave me that free ($50 value).

Channels and Channels in HD that Cox doesn't have or just recently got that I've had for a while: NBATV HD, Big 10HD, Mountain Network, CBS College, ESPN News (HD), MLB HD, NHL HD, Golf HD (not sure if Cox has that), Fox News HD, CNN HD (Not sure on Cox), and a few others.

Tons of On Demand Channels.

All the Royals games. The Fox Sports package for Pac-10 Late games. All the FSN's in HD.

The Bad:

I'm paying a bit more, I know that. I think that's because I constantly am paying a sports package off. I also have like 7 boxes because of my basement where I have a bunch of TV's. With Cox I was able to just split the wires and had no reason for the extra boxes.

No WGN HD, no ESPNU HD.

No HBO On Demand, no WWE On Demand.

No College Gameplan in HD, no Full Court in HD.

All in all, I'm glad I switch.

ajwees41

03-30-09, 03:34 PM

http://www.cjonline.com/stories/020709/chi_385570916.shtml

if this is for all cox area and Omaha just hasn't released it it looks like 100 games. Hopefully they will be in HD.

According to the video project manager they are still negotating with the Royals.

ajwees41

03-30-09, 05:59 PM

Has any notice the channels 2-70 tiling up or going out lately?

like right now 48 and 65 are black

billiefan2000

03-31-09, 07:05 PM

Has any notice the channels 2-70 tiling up or going out lately?

like right now 48 and 65 are black

I think you mean 20 and 61

broadcast channels 48 and 65 and 67 have been blank for years

still no word on when 61 K61GA moving to 19 aka K19HT-D

it is the only channel besides 54 aka TBN

that will be on analog after june 17 cause both are LPTV stations

ajwees41

03-31-09, 08:00 PM

I think you mean 20 and 61

broadcast channels 48 and 65 and 67 have been blank for years

still no word on when 61 K61GA moving to 19 aka K19HT-D

it is the only channel besides 54 aka TBN

that will be on analog after june 17 cause both are LPTV stations

No I was talking about TVland 65 48 Disney on cox they are back now maybe a frequency change to add more hd.

ajwees41

03-31-09, 10:54 PM

http://omaha.cox.net/cci/entertainmentnews/national?_mode=view&_state=maximized&view=article&_action=validatearticle&id=D979C6N81

good timing for cox Omaha to launch fxhd

nitty316

04-01-09, 09:04 AM

Heard back from a buddy of mine familiar with what is going on and he said that as of now Cox in Omaha is carrying 100 games, but negotiations are ongoing still.

ajwees41

04-01-09, 10:22 AM

Heard back from a buddy of mine familiar with what is going on and he said that as of now Cox in Omaha is carrying 100 games, but negotiations are ongoing still.

did he happen to mention any in HD?

Hopefully the onscreen guide will reflect witch games we get this year correctly.

KSBugeater

04-01-09, 03:04 PM

Hey, but at least you Cox schmucks got to see Nebraska-Wichita St. baseball. I had to drive there last night to see it. ZZZZZZZZZZZZ

(Just kidding. I love that DirecTV carries all of the Royals broadcasts, including the max in HD. I remember in 2003, the first year of RSTN, I was on Dish and they didn't carry RSTN until the Royals started fading in July after racing to the division lead in the 1st half)

ajwees41

04-01-09, 05:28 PM

FSNKCHD will show 99 HD royals games and with Omaha having FSNHD hopefully we will get many of the 100 in hd.

ajwees41

04-02-09, 11:34 AM

I wonder if the csr spoke to soon or if the new hd channels just haven't shown up in the world herald yet?

OmahaTVAddict

04-04-09, 06:23 PM

Watching the first game of the Final Four and they had to switch to SD just for the weather. I'll be glad when they finally start using HD graphics full time.

Cornhustler

04-04-09, 06:27 PM

KOLN & KGIN have had their weather graphics on since the start of the game and the picture has been HD the whole time.

JoelWNelson

04-04-09, 09:30 PM

Yeah...I'd hoped by now KMTV would have had HD graphics. Heard from a family member in the 10/11 viewing area and he had HD the entire game. :mad:

OmahaTVAddict

04-05-09, 10:11 AM

Well channel 7 does and they are using them right now while I'm watching This Week.

nebugeater

04-05-09, 02:51 PM

So did the April storm take KPTM off the air today ( Sunday) or is it more than just the ending of the 4PM news cast. First noticed about noon today that I was not getting a broadcast from them over the air. Checked the local via Dish Network and not there either. Also checked their sister station 15 and it is not seen either place too. Anyone have an idea what happened? Are they seen on COX? I am pretty sure that Dish is broadcasting a signal that the get OTA but not sure how COX gets the signal.

OmahaTVAddict

04-05-09, 03:00 PM

They are on right now. Got some nascar race going.

ajwees41

04-05-09, 03:18 PM

i do believe cox gets all the local channels over fiber from the stations themselves.

HuskerMike

04-05-09, 03:25 PM

KPTM-DT (42-1/2) and KXVO-DT (15-1/2) are both still off the air. I noticed that analog 15 and 42 are still on the air.

ajwees41

04-05-09, 03:36 PM

KPTM-DT (42-1/2) and KXVO-DT (15-1/2) are both still off the air. I noticed that analog 15 and 42 are still on the air.

they are on cox including HD 10/11 710/711

HuskerMike

04-05-09, 04:07 PM

they are on cox including HD 10/11 710/711
I think it was established that somehow Cox was broadcasting KPTM-DT and KXVO-DT, but that they were off the air in broadcast form. (Probably because there is a fibre link between the Pappas studios and the Cox facilities 5 blocks away...)

They are both broadcasting over the air again.

Now on KXVO-DT: Gigli. Coincedence?

JoelWNelson

04-05-09, 05:52 PM

a42887

04-06-09, 12:38 AM

(Probably because there is a fibre link between the Pappas studios and the Cox facilities 5 blocks away...)

Are you referring to 50th and Dodge? I thought Cox moved EVERYTHING to 115th and Dodge? Is there anything left at that facility?

ajwees41

04-06-09, 01:34 AM

Are you referring to 50th and Dodge? I thought Cox moved EVERYTHING to 115th and Dodge? Is there anything left at that facility?

I remember readiding a city council meeting agenda that mentioned a generator for cox for that location. maybe the get the links there.

ajwees41

04-06-09, 02:23 PM

I have a feeling cox wasn't even going to show the Royals today if it wasn't canceled since fsn had fsnmw programming at 12:30 and 1:00 with no mention of the Royals.

JoelWNelson

04-06-09, 09:38 PM

I have a feeling cox wasn't even going to show the Royals today if it wasn't canceled since fsn had fsnmw programming at 12:30 and 1:00 with no mention of the Royals.

My on-screen guide showed the Royals game at 1:00 on 47 and 745, though it was rained out.

Wonder if Cox might be able to add GAMEHD soon. Would be a nice addition to the MLB pack.

ajwees41

04-06-09, 09:46 PM

My on-screen guide showed the Royals game at 1:00 on 47 and 745, though it was rained out.

Wonder if Cox might be able to add GAMEHD soon. Would be a nice addition to the MLB pack.

so did mine, but with not even a cutin at 1 to say it was canceled seems kind of fishy.

JoelWNelson

04-06-09, 10:21 PM

so did mine, but with not even a cutin at 1 to say it was canceled seems kind of fishy.

I don't think they could have easily done a cutin unless Cox put up an overlay (can they do that?) as they would have been carrying FSNMW and would have had to switch to a different feed (FSNKC?) at 1, I think.

ajwees41

04-06-09, 11:26 PM

I don't think they could have easily done a cutin unless Cox put up an overlay (can they do that?) as they would have been carrying FSNMW and would have had to switch to a different feed (FSNKC?) at 1, I think.

FSNKC is actually FSNMW when the Royals play the fact cox hasn't even released a schedule doesn't sound good.

JoelWNelson

04-07-09, 03:27 PM

FSNKC is actually FSNMW when the Royals play the fact cox hasn't even released a schedule doesn't sound good.

Royals vs. White Sox is on channels 47 and 745 right now and blacked out on MLB Extra Innings.

ajwees41

04-07-09, 07:13 PM

Royals vs. White Sox is on channels 47 and 745 right now and blacked out on MLB Extra Innings.

Looks like we will get all the games

Good news! An agreement with Fox Sports that will allow Cox to air all games this season is being finalized as we speak. Although we are unsure as to whether or not Fox Sports will authorize tonight’s game for Cox viewers, we anticipate being able to air Friday’s game. Please feel free to e-mail me or give me a call if I can be of further assistance.

Enjoy the games!
Kristen

primetime6

04-08-09, 09:52 AM

wildjays

04-08-09, 12:37 PM

Sounds like Multi-room DVR from Cox is finally getting closer.

http://blog.itvt.com/2009/04/07/cox-communications-announces-plans-for-multi-room-dvr-service/

OmahaTVAddict

04-08-09, 12:38 PM

Glad Cox got it's act together.

KSBugeater

04-08-09, 02:00 PM

I assume this applies to Omaha, as well...

From the Topeka Capital Journal:

Full Royals TV slate now on Cox

April 8, 2009 - 12:12pm
The Kansas City Royals entire 140-game television package will now be available to subscribers of Cox Cable, the largest TV provider in Topeka and much of Kansas.

Geoff Goldman, a spokesman for the Fox Sports Kansas City network that originates all Royals telecasts, announced Wednesday that an agreement had been reached between the network and the cable company that will allow the telecast of the Wednesday night Royals at Chicago game, as well as Friday's home opener against the Yankees at the renovated Kauffman Stadium.

Until the two sides reached their agreement, Wednesday's game and the Friday home opener, as well as Sunday's series finale against New York, were not part of the 100-game package Cox agreed to carry.

Fox Sports KC expanded the Royals TV schedule from 100 to 140 games last year. The full package was carried on satellite TV providers, but Cox chose not pick up the additional 40 games, citing an added expense it did not want to pass on to its customers.

Goldman said 99 of the 140 games would be broadcast in high definition.

ajwees41

04-08-09, 03:32 PM

OmahaTVAddict

04-08-09, 03:33 PM

Looking at the schedule the game for today in Chicago would have been on Cox anyway since WGN America has rights to White Sox games and the game is in HD.

ajwees41

04-08-09, 03:52 PM

Looking at the schedule the game for today in Chicago would have been on Cox anyway since WGN America has rights to White Sox games and the game is in HD.

but the whitesox annoucers don't really care about Kansas City info as the Royal announcers do.

JoelWNelson

04-09-09, 05:45 PM

No GAME-HD anytime soon on Cox...

Thank you for your inquiry. Cox is committed to providing the best customer service possible.

At this time I know of no plans to add or show any of the MLB Extra Innings package in HD. We are using our bandwidth at this time to add HD programming that all of our customers can view and not just our seasonal or sports packages. That does not mean that we will not at some time in the future this could not change but not at this current time. The MLB Network will be added in HD at the end of April but not the package. If there is anything else we can do for you, please do not hesitate to let us know.

Thank you for choosing Cox Communications as Your Friend in the Digital Age!

Thank you.

Cox Communications Online Technical Support Team

OmahaTVAddict

04-09-09, 07:22 PM

Well I rather have more HD channels then a seasonal package that I probably wouldn't burn money on.

ajwees41

04-09-09, 07:59 PM

Well I rather have more HD channels then a seasonal package that I probably wouldn't burn money on.

I think the 8 HD that are coming already had contracts signed before the 1GHz upgrades where doneand now that it is PPVHD could be comming sooner rather than later.

huskers4life

04-09-09, 08:39 PM

I think the 8 HD that are coming already had contracts signed before the 1GHz upgrades where doneand now that it is PPVHD could be comming sooner rather than later.

cox doesn't have pay per view HD?!?!?!?! i thought they for sure would have had it by now...time warner has had it for quite awhile already

HDNewbie1028

04-10-09, 12:44 AM

Does anyone know if Cox is ever going to change the guide to actually say there is programming on FSNHD or will it always read "OFF AIR". I know there's been talk about having the Royals games in HD, but the guide doesn't indicate tomorrow night's game is in HD according to the guide.

I even had my unit unplugged for 24 hours (had carpeting put in the family room so had to unplug everything) so I know my DVR doesn't need to be rebooted.

Thoughts?

primetime6

04-10-09, 08:54 AM

ajwees41

04-10-09, 08:55 AM

ajwees41

04-10-09, 09:38 AM

We were trying to set up the DVR for Deadliest Catch on 4/14 and it would not allow us to record....gave us the "No record" symbol. We check all the channels and are not recording anything else at that time....9:00pm

have yo tried tuning to that channel? maybe for some reason it was off air when you tried to set it up. I just tried and my dvr set it fine. if that still doesn't work try rebooting the box maybe a error.

ScottChez

04-10-09, 01:34 PM

Sure hope Omaha gets this first. I would switch to Cox for this.

DirecTV also is working on Multi Room Viewing. It will be interesting to see who gets it first. Competition is good for all.

Sounds like Multi-room DVR from Cox is finally getting closer.

http://blog.itvt.com/2009/04/07/cox-communications-announces-plans-for-multi-room-dvr-service/

HDNewbie1028

04-10-09, 03:29 PM

do you mean Saturday's Yankee game? my hd/dvr says it's in HD on the guide. My dvr has always shown the programming info for FSNHD except Tuesday when the Mondays opener was rained out.

In general it is rare that my guide shows that anything is programmed for FSNHD - my DVR box always says "Off Air" in the guide, even if there is programming.

Does FSN not show a lot of HD - I knew at one time they didn't, but I also had read that by the 1st Quarter of 09 they would be broadcasting everything in HD. Perhaps they meant only live games, and not regular programming that they upconvert?

ajwees41

04-10-09, 07:31 PM

In general it is rare that my guide shows that anything is programmed for FSNHD - my DVR box always says "Off Air" in the guide, even if there is programming.

Does FSN not show a lot of HD - I knew at one time they didn't, but I also had read that by the 1st Quarter of 09 they would be broadcasting everything in HD. Perhaps they meant only live games, and not regular programming that they upconvert?

it's rare because there is not a whole lot on FSNHD. the Royals will be and nebraska football might. how many days days do you have data for? I have data til next thrusdayon my dvr. if you do not it might need to reloaded. try pressing guide on the dvr till it says read on the front of the dvr to redownload the data.

HDNewbie1028

04-10-09, 11:32 PM

it's rare because there is not a whole lot on FSNHD. the Royals will be and nebraska football might. how many days days do you have data for? I have data til next thrusdayon my dvr. if you do not it might need to reloaded. try pressing guide on the dvr till it says read on the front of the dvr to redownload the data.

I'll try it. The guide usually goes out 6-7 days. I guess I was hoping there was more HD on FSN. There were times this winter when the guide would say there was a basketball game in HD but there wasn't, and times when it said "OFF AIR" and there was something on. Just thought there would be more HD content. I'm greedy. :D

red5908

04-11-09, 11:40 PM

2 Part question:
1. Was anyone watching Dancing with the stars Monday night? ABC was in SD not HD most of the telecast

2. I am looking into a universal harmony remote, hoes does that work with the DVR box from cox? Same sfunctions such as record, stop, dvr list...etc??
I have several Harmony remotes which I use with Cox boxes and I am very happy with them.

The remotes do not have dedicated buttons for DVR List, Live, or Swap. Some have A and B buttons, but no C. However, it is quite easy to program buttons for these functions using the Harmony web-based software.

billiefan2000

04-13-09, 07:00 PM

KPTM-DT (42-1/2) and KXVO-DT (15-1/2) are both still off the air. I noticed that analog 15 and 42 are still on the air.

24 aka My Network tv is also still on analog also

after june 17

there will only be 2 analog channels in omaha

54- aka tbn (they are allegdly going to move it to 16)

61- aka 3abn (alledgly going to be moved to 19

I am still peeved that we dont have a broadcast station for Telemundo in Omaha

cause there is nothing good on TU Vision aka Azteca America on 15.2

JoelWNelson

04-14-09, 10:13 AM

24 aka My Network tv is also still on analog also

after june 17

there will only be 2 analog channels in omaha

54- aka tbn (they are allegdly going to move it to 16)

61- aka 3abn (alledgly going to be moved to 19

Not quite true. KKAZ-CA 24, KOHA-LP 48, and K53EY also won't have to convert on June 17th so they will continue indefinitely in analog. (Or in the case of KOHA, intermittent analog test pattern every so often.)

I am still peeved that we dont have a broadcast station for Telemundo in Omaha

cause there is nothing good on TU Vision aka Azteca America on 15.2
TuVision is not a.k.a. Azteca America. The two are entirely different networks. And who's to say there's "nothing good" on -- I'm sure there is a demographic who does appreciate AA programming over, say, Telemundo. Just like various people have various preferences among the English-language networks.

billiefan2000

04-14-09, 06:13 PM

Not quite true. KKAZ-CA 24, KOHA-LP 48, and K53EY also won't have to convert on June 17th so they will continue indefinitely in analog. (Or in the case of KOHA, intermittent analog test pattern every so often.)

TuVision is not a.k.a. Azteca America. The two are entirely different networks. And who's to say there's "nothing good" on -- I'm sure there is a demographic who does appreciate AA programming over, say, Telemundo. Just like various people have various preferences among the English-language networks.

true, but it will still be nice to also have telemundo and AA

say, why is KOHA only a test pattern

it would be better to have KOHA 48 sold to telemundo or univision or ION

and do something useful with that channel.

54 which is TBN hardly comes in which sucks cause I like catching charles stanley 's tv show that airs on their on saturday nights

JoelWNelson

04-14-09, 07:02 PM

true, but it will still be nice to also have telemundo and AA
say, why is KOHA only a test pattern
it would be better to have KOHA 48 sold to telemundo or univision or ION
and do something useful with that channel.
The owner isn't apparently doing anything with it right now, but they aren't offering it for sale and there's no record of someone approaching the owner to buy it. It's as if it doesn't even exist even though their signal could actually reach much of the metro if they were on the air.

54 which is TBN hardly comes in which sucks cause I like catching charles stanley 's tv show that airs on their on saturday nights
54 is the Council Bluffs TBN... there's also TBN 53 in Omaha (covers about a 3-4 mile radius around 96th and L). Though for TBN fans it's also on the Cox Digital Cable "variety" tier. Channel 278, I think (?) -- I never watch it but know it's there.

samson7point1

04-15-09, 09:05 AM

I'm looking for a little advice. Although I did try to search before I posted, I may not be searching for the right thing, so please bear with me if this has already been answered.

I am a long time holdout over HDTV service. I have two HDTVs that I use mainly for gaming and Blu-ray/HD-DVD, and I have analog cable through Cox. I resisted the nuisance of having yet another box attached to my TVs (I really do like to use the TV remote to change channels.) I know I can get a multi-function remote to simplify things, but for how little TV I watch, I couldn't justify the investment.

The wife has been working on me to get with the times and get some kind of HD service in the house. I've compared packages and options and DVR setups and prices and pretty much everything I can factually discover over the phone and on the Internet.

Here's where I need the help: I have narrowed the list down to Dish Network and Cox HD. I don't care so much about channels, or DVRs or even the monthly fee. I want to know about the actual picture quality and user friendliness. Most of the comparisons I can find either focus on channels available, or are so far out of date that I doubt they can still be relevant. I know that both Cox and Dish have dramatically increased their HD offerings in the last couple of years; have they improved the quality, or has it actually decreased because the transmission line is getting crowded?

Particularly I would like to know, does Cox HD still have a lot of MPEG blocking type artifacts? I remember that being a real bugbear for me when I last looked into it around 2002. Also, does it still occasionally take several seconds to "lock on" when changing channels? Does Dish fare any better in these categories?

I would love to hear thoughts and advice from anyone who has actually made the comparison in person. Thanks in advance.

OlderNDirt

04-15-09, 10:35 AM

samson7point1

04-15-09, 10:52 AM

samson7:

While I can't contribute to your specific question, I am curous what eliminated DirecTv from your options? Not pushing one over the other, but having DirecTv and looked into dish, I am certainly open to all opinions.

Actually my wife did that for me. I don't remember specifically what it was but they didn't have a channel that she wanted, but both Dish and Cox do. This is mostly for her - what little TV I watch is usually on DVD or the Internet.

ajwees41

04-15-09, 10:58 AM

samson7point1

04-15-09, 11:12 AM

Mpeg block has been fixed did you happen to have signals checked when it happened? you'll notice it more on Dish.

Actually I was referring to what I saw in the stores a few years ago. I've never actually had any HD service.

When you say I'll notice it more on Dish I get the impression that it was improved but not eliminated. Did you mean that they both still have a little, but it's more prominent on Dish? And is this comparison fairly recent?

The other big question I had was about the channel changing. I noticed it seemed to take forever to switch between channels. Has that been fixed?

ajwees41

04-15-09, 02:06 PM

Actually I was referring to what I saw in the stores a few years ago. I've never actually had any HD service.

When you say I'll notice it more on Dish I get the impression that it was improved but not eliminated. Did you mean that they both still have a little, but it's more prominent on Dish? And is this comparison fairly recent?

The other big question I had was about the channel changing. I noticed it seemed to take forever to switch between channels. Has that been fixed?

You'll notice more on dish since you actually have a dish at your house while cox has a large dish and most likely fiber that doesn't seem to go down in weather. Cox is all digital now if you have a box. The speed is faster than when the box was doing analog also. what model of box was it that you saw?

JoelWNelson

04-15-09, 06:07 PM

Just noticed this evening that WOWT has made some minor changes to their news graphics. The graphics look more HD-friendly (rather than being formatted for a 4:3 screen), so wonder if they'll be going fully HD before long.

red5908

04-17-09, 09:23 AM

Have you tried to get the clear QAM signals from your Cox cable. If your TVs have QAM tuners you should be able to get them at no additional cost.

billiefan2000

04-17-09, 01:13 PM

The owner isn't apparently doing anything with it right now, but they aren't offering it for sale and there's no record of someone approaching the owner to buy it. It's as if it doesn't even exist even though their signal could actually reach much of the metro if they were on the air.

54 is the Council Bluffs TBN... there's also TBN 53 in Omaha (covers about a 3-4 mile radius around 96th and L). Though for TBN fans it's also on the Cox Digital Cable "variety" tier. Channel 278, I think (?) -- I never watch it but know it's there.

who is the owner of channel 48 aka KOHA

and you are right

their signal could actually reach much of the metro if KOHA were on the air.

JoelWNelson

04-17-09, 01:21 PM

who is the owner of channel 48 aka KOHA
and you are right
their signal could actually reach much of the metro if KOHA were on the air.
(consolidated line breaks)

KOHA is owned by "CORNHUSKER TELEVISION, LLC" based out of Sarasota, Florida. Manager of Cornhusker Television is Cathleen Hancock. That's all the info I have on the station...

billiefan2000

04-18-09, 05:08 PM

(consolidated line breaks)

KOHA is owned by "CORNHUSKER TELEVISION, LLC" based out of Sarasota, Florida. Manager of Cornhusker Television is Cathleen Hancock. That's all the info I have on the station...

thanks

foote_21

04-20-09, 09:27 AM

huskers4life

04-20-09, 06:24 PM

When browsing to record a discovery channel show the other day I noticed it came up as available on Discovery HD BNP (channel 1101). Anyone know what this means? If you go to the channel it comes up, but the screens is black... however all the program info is there. I have noticed that the HD theatre channel is now labeled as Discovery HD and has the Discovery HD logo in the guide menu, but I think that has always been that way?Anyone know if Discovery HD is finally coming to Time Warner in Lincoln?

time warner is suppose to be adding somewhere around 10-12 HD channels in the next several months...although i don't remember what the list had, i think Discovery HD was included in that list along with ESPNEWS, USA, CNBC, and numerous others

JoelWNelson

04-20-09, 10:32 PM

huskers4life

04-20-09, 11:06 PM

Just noticed on kolnkgin.com as well as TitanTV that the 10-11 News at Ten tonight is listed as being in HDTV. Anyone have more info... if it's for real or an error on the part of TitanTV? I'm at home (in Omaha) so can't verify.

it's still in the 4:3 format...however...it appears that their graphics are indicating more of a direction towards the 16:9 HD. Being that WOWT and KOLN/KGIN are owned by the same company (Gray Communications), i wouldn't be surprised if if they aren't the first to convert...hopefully its soon.

JoelWNelson

04-20-09, 11:16 PM

it's still in the 4:3 format...however...it appears that their graphics are indicating more of a direction towards the 16:9 HD. Being that WOWT and KOLN/KGIN are owned by the same company (Gray Communications), i wouldn't be surprised if if they aren't the first to convert...hopefully its soon.

Wonder if they may have given TitanTV the info (that it would be HD soon) and TitanTV jumped the gun.

Haven't seen 10/11 News in the last few weeks but within the last week or so WOWT made some graphics changes. Watching their newscast right now and it looks as though they could be ready to go HD any moment.

bdh777

04-21-09, 04:35 AM

According to Time Warner's website, at the end of May they'll be adding these HD channels: ESPNews, Discovery, ABC Family, USA, Sci-Fi, Bravo and CNBC
When I looked at the current channel list they have MLB HD on ch. 129, but it doesn't seem to actually be available yet. Hope it shows up soon.

KSBugeater

04-21-09, 11:25 AM

huskers4life

04-21-09, 06:23 PM

According to this article: http://news.creativecow.net/story/859732
HD news may be coming very soon to Gray stations WOWT and KOLN/KGIN as they purchased HD equipment from Panasonic (what recession?). No love for Topeka's WIBW, however (also a Gray station). *sniff*

i was looking on gray's website (at one of their reports) and they said they are intending to move to local HD for all their stations in the future...however, there wasn't any timeline mentioned...

foote_21

04-21-09, 07:40 PM

bdh777

04-22-09, 01:36 AM

foote_21
If you go to the bottom of Time Warner's homepage there's a link to "channel listings" under tools. If you go to Lincoln's listings it shows it there.

foote_21

04-22-09, 09:47 AM

foote_21
If you go to the bottom of Time Warner's homepage there's a link to "channel listings" under tools. If you go to Lincoln's listings it shows it there.

Found it... thanks. Great to see they're adding USA and Sci-Fi along with Discovery!

primetime6

04-23-09, 10:03 AM

PAULSTORM

04-23-09, 10:12 AM

primetime6

04-23-09, 10:27 AM

Another thing is I do not run "sound" out of my TV speakers, I run it thru the Theather in a box system so I always have surroind sound....

PAULSTORM

04-23-09, 10:33 AM

Another thing is I do not run "sound" out of my TV speakers, I run it thru the Theather in a box system so I always have surroind sound....

Couldn't you then run some sort of audio cable/HDMI from your TV to your amp?

primetime6

04-23-09, 11:09 AM

Might be an option....I was looking around and I think what I need to do is HDMI from laptop to TV input, then some sort of audio cable from laptop to receiver (by using one of the unused imputs on there like Line 1)

ajwees41

04-23-09, 12:22 PM

offtopic What model of cable modems is Cox Omaha giving out these days? Our current modem is no longer supported and we will be getting a free replacement.

HDNewbie1028

04-23-09, 02:03 PM

offtopic What model of cable modems is Cox Omaha giving out these days? Our current modem is no longer supported and we will be getting a free replacement.

I just had Cox out this morning dealing with a cable modem issue (at work). They swapped out our current one for another one.

Both were Motorola SURFBoard SB5101.

nebugeater

04-24-09, 07:01 AM

I have a question: I want to stream movies from my laptop to the TV, the laptop has and HDMI port and I have an extra cable, but what can I do for audio? My Theather in a box has an open outlet I think, do I just get a standard audio cable? The lap top model is HP G60-125nr

I may be misunderstanding your question and / or be stating the obvious here but the HDMI cable carries both the video and audio portion of the program. Do you want or need to run separate feeds to your TV and to your receiver for sound? I stream video from my laptop via an HDMI and I run it as an input to my TV and then have a L/R Audio connection feeding the audio to my surround sound receiver fromt he TV. This is the same audio feed that I use if I am just watching TV fromt he TV tuner. If I use the TV only speakers I only need the HDMI cables. Another way I could do it is to run the HDMI from the laptop to the receiver and then refeed to the TV with a second HDMI from the receiver to the TV. I do not do this for the laptop since I have no additional HDMI inputs on the receiver. I feed the BluRay and HDDVD player to the TV this way. Hope this helps and doesn’t confuse.

primetime6

04-24-09, 09:54 AM

I am by far not an expert so maybe I am doing this all wrong but here is what I have going on.
Components:
Cox DVR
All in one DVD player/receiver/surround system (Home Theater in a box)

Right now I have an HDMI going from the cox box to the TV(HDMI 1 on TV). RBG from cox box to reveicer (Line 2).

I do not know if the receiver has HDMI or not, it is about 5 years old.....

So basically if I am watching TV, TV on HDMI 1 input and receiver on Line 2

If watching a movie, TV on RBG and receiver on DVD

Does that sound right?

JoelWNelson

04-26-09, 03:22 PM

Just noticed both WOWT and KETV are using HD weather alert overlays today. KPTM, despite having the technology (they've used it in the past) is not.

huskers4life

04-26-09, 04:43 PM

Just noticed both WOWT and KETV are using HD weather alert overlays today. KPTM, despite having the technology (they've used it in the past) is not.

same for KOLN/KGIN, however KLKN is still doesn't have the HD overlays...not surprising though for KLKN

MattInLincoln

04-26-09, 06:03 PM

Just noticed both WOWT and KETV are using HD weather alert overlays today. KPTM, despite having the technology (they've used it in the past) is not.

I'm not for certain on this, but I don't think KPTM has the capability to overlay HD graphics on Fox network programming. It's a limitation of the way Fox distributes their HD feed. It's why KPTM always cuts to the SD feed to display the Children's Hospital bug in the middle of shows. They don't have any problems during HD syndicated programming, though.

KSBugeater

04-27-09, 04:16 PM

dlnester

04-27-09, 04:24 PM

FOX 4 - WDAF in Kansas City is the only KC TV station that can't do HD graphics. They also are the only station in the market without HD local news.

Somebody correct me if I'm wrong here, but I think I've read that WDAF, when it does pass HD programming, basically is taking that programming from the HD Receiver directly to the transmitter. They do put a "FOX 4" logo in the bottom right of the screen though in HD programming that you never see any other time. When they switch from HD to SD (even on commercial breaks) it is a pretty rough transition. This was all put in place when it was a FOX O&O too.

Trip in VA

04-27-09, 05:00 PM

It's how the Fox splicer works. It supports splicing in a bug in the bottom right and a static ID in the middle at the bottom. Otherwise, no local on-screen overlays are supported.

Splicer 2.0 is coming later this year and with a software upgrade early-to-mid next year will support all the crawls you're used to without dropping from HD.

- Trip

ScottChez

04-27-09, 08:32 PM

Any thing change recently with KOLN Lincoln signal or tower recently?
. . . . signal drop from %70 to 20% over the last few days here in Papillion,

is it the rainy weather not liking the VHF high band? Never had troubles when there HD was on UHF.

timdg

04-28-09, 09:06 PM

I'm not for certain on this, but I don't think KPTM has the capability to overlay HD graphics on Fox network programming. It's a limitation of the way Fox distributes their HD feed. It's why KPTM always cuts to the SD feed to display the Children's Hospital bug in the middle of shows. They don't have any problems during HD syndicated programming, though.

I actually emailed Children's Hospital and told them how badly they were being served by their advertising on KPTM since KPTM insists on disrupting the entire show for a very disgraceful jolt from HD with Dolby 5.1 to the junky SD and stereo sound. Per Marty Beerman, VP of Marketing, this is what the situation is:

"They (KPTM) put in a request to Fox Network the last time we had a complaint and it looks like in order for them to receive the feed differently than how they are getting it now, the Network has to send them a new splicer. They just confirmed with the Network today that they will not be able to do that until May because of sweeps and American Idol, they don't want them switching anything until after.
If in the future you receive any complaints (which I am sure you will) let them know that the problem is being addressed and will be taken care of in May."

OmahaTVAddict

04-28-09, 10:25 PM

Well hopefully after May KPTM will get on the ball and get this fixed.

primetime6

04-29-09, 12:16 PM

KSBugeater

04-29-09, 01:04 PM

Sorry, primetime6. To answer your question, "Does that sound right?", everything you typed makes sense except "RBG from cox box to receiver". You already have video thru the HDMI to the TV, so instead of RBG (which is component video) you probably meant red/white composite audio. If that is the case, you are set up fine for cable and DVD with audio from the surround sound system. I have a similar setup except I don't have the SS on all the time so I use the TV speakers.

To answer your original question (which probably fits better in one of the A/V forums, but, I know, you trust us Midwest guys more), which I think was how to get audio from your laptop to the surround sound receiver, you should look for an adapter cord for MP3 players (found in any discount store or RatShack). It looks like it has a mini headphone jack plug at one end (because that's what you'll plug it into on your HP laptop: headphone) and red/white composite plugs on the other end (which you'll plug into your receiver in the open "outlet" you mentioned).

The other bugeater was saying your TV could feed sound to your receiver if it has audio out. Then the HDMI from laptop to TV would suffice.

I would like to suggest that if your receiver accepts optical audio, you will enjoy better sound from Cox programming by replacing the red/white cables (you called them RBG) with either fiber or coax optical audio. Then you get true digital sound just as with a DVD with Dolby encoded. Red/white is only two channels which your receiver has to fake into circle surround, but most network programming is 5.1 which means each speaker gets its own orders direct from the show's audio producer (breaking glass from behind you, etc.), not what the chip in your receiver thinks is appropriate.

primetime6

04-29-09, 11:51 PM

Awesome!!! I think I said it wrong, it is a Red Green Blue RGB, I think it is better than red/white......it is going from the receiver to the TV

So I would want to use something on this page for the sound grom my laptop?
http://www.monoprice.com/products/subdepartment.asp?c_id=102&cp_id=10218

Ronald L M

04-30-09, 06:59 AM

Its the morning of April 30th,and I just checked and I cannot fine any new Hd on Cox?

RLM5150

04-30-09, 09:01 AM

I didn't have the new stations this morning either (around 6:30). Just checked a few minutes ago and they are now in my program guide. (7:50 a.m).

OlderNDirt

04-30-09, 10:19 AM

For anybody that has/had this problem, KLKN 8.2 OTA now coming in through my DirecTv receivers.

Edit to reference OTA.

PAULSTORM

04-30-09, 10:24 AM

For anybody that has/had this problem, KLKN 8.2 now coming in through my DirecTv receivers.

As a regular channel in our lineup? Or are you catching OTA?

OlderNDirt

04-30-09, 11:00 AM

As a regular channel in our lineup? Or are you catching OTA?

Sorry for the omission. OTA through stb. Edited post for correction. Thx.

OmahaTVAddict

04-30-09, 06:50 PM

Its the morning of April 30th,and I just checked and I cannot fine any new Hd on Cox?

Well it's now early evening April 30th and I have found some new HD on Cox.

So far I found Fox News HD, MLB TV HD, E! HD, Cartoon Network HD and ABC Family HD.

JoelWNelson

04-30-09, 09:17 PM

Well it's now early evening April 30th and I have found some new HD on Cox.

So far I found Fox News HD, MLB TV HD, E! HD, Cartoon Network HD and ABC Family HD.

Should be FX HD and Disney HD as well. I've been gone all day so haven't been able to check -- when I last looked at about 6:50 AM none of the new channels had been turned on.

ajwees41

04-30-09, 09:26 PM

Well it's now early evening April 30th and I have found some new HD on Cox.

So far I found Fox News HD, MLB TV HD, E! HD, Cartoon Network HD and ABC Family HD.

Disney HD is right next to ABC FamilyHD SpeedHD 749 FXHD 859

HDNewbie1028

05-01-09, 10:03 AM

Disney HD is right next to ABC FamilyHD SpeedHD 749 FXHD 859
So now that we have the new HD channels it begs the question...

When are we getting more HD?

Greed is a wonderful thing. :-)

ajwees41

05-01-09, 05:01 PM

So now that we have the new HD channels it begs the question...

When are we getting more HD?

Greed is a wonderful thing. :-)

I am guessing these since Oklahoma just added them

BET HD
Bio HD
Fox Business News HD
Encore HD
HBO2 HD

just a guess

Gary Omaha

05-01-09, 11:25 PM

Why doesn't Cox carry The Weather Channel HD? We have all the rest of the NBC/Universal HD channels, don't we? I checked and at least some other Cox systems carry it. My guess is that Cox had some sort of agreement with KETV after the change awhile back when they dropped TWC's Weatherscan and picked up KETV's Weather Now.

ajwees41

05-01-09, 11:41 PM

PAULSTORM

05-02-09, 09:45 AM

http://www.nebraska.tv/Global/story.asp?S=10286802

NTV Back on DirecTV in Mid-May

Good news for our NTV audience.
Within a couple of weeks, NTV will be on the channel line-up for DirecTV HD subscribers in central and western Nebraska.
DirecTV will begin carrying the NTV digital high-def signal by about May 13th.
Since last fall, DirecTV subscribers who upgraded to HD service have not had NTV's signal.
This announcement ends months of negotiation.
"It's been a long process. Since last fall subscribers who upgraded to digital service have not been able to get our signal. Now everyone will be able to get it," NTV General Manager Vince Barresi.
Attorney General Jon Bruning got involved after numerous NTV viewers complained about not
seeing the signal on DirecTV.

JoelWNelson

05-02-09, 10:11 AM

you would think if that's the reason TWC would also be dropped?

Except that The Weather Channel (SD) was carried prior to the addition of 7.2, so was probably a pre-existing agreement. The thing is that I don't believe TWCHD has local content, so TWCHD would be for HD versions of their weather programming such as "Storm Stories". That doesn't compete with 7.2 as WeatherNow doesn't run that sort of programming.

ajwees41

05-02-09, 03:34 PM

ajwees41

05-05-09, 10:48 AM

Omaha is waiting for the weather channel to have weather on the 8's in HD before they revisit adding the HD channel.

JoelWNelson

05-05-09, 01:49 PM

Omaha is waiting for the weather channel to have weather on the 8's in HD before they revisit adding the HD channel.

It's coming... eventually. Cablevision in New York City tested it last fall (link (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uJHKlUqB1S4&feature=related))

ajwees41

05-05-09, 02:10 PM

It's coming... eventually. Cablevision in New York City tested it last fall (link (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uJHKlUqB1S4&feature=related))

I think we just need to wait for Omaha to get the hardware to do the 8's and then they will revisit it.

HDNewbie1028

05-06-09, 01:06 AM

I just counted it up and we have 57 HD channels, including the 4 premium HD channels. Over 1/2 way to the goal of 100 channels by the end of this year if I'm not mistaken.

ajwees41

05-06-09, 10:42 AM

I just counted it up and we have 57 HD channels, including the 4 premium HD channels. Over 1/2 way to the goal of 100 channels by the end of this year if I'm not mistaken.

one problem cox said 100 hd by the end of 08 not 09.

ajwees41

05-06-09, 06:12 PM

who thinks cox will run an ad in the OWH again for the IPTV channel change?

looks like IPTV channel 13 on cox is already letter boxed most of the time.

HDNewbie1028

05-07-09, 01:25 AM

one problem cox said 100 hd by the end of 08 not 09.

Yeah, I know. :mad:

(still waiting for ESPNU in HD, which only one satellite system carries)

ajwees41

05-07-09, 08:04 PM

Is cox channel 122 supposed to be showing something today or weekend?

ajwees41

05-09-09, 12:33 AM

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=608675&page=32

looks like HDNET is coming.

ScottChez

05-11-09, 11:54 AM

HDNet and HDnet Movies is one of the reasons why I dont have cable and I have SAT today. It watch these two channels a lot.

Sounds like Cox will be worth looking at again once they add HDnet AND there new Guide software. Things are looking really good for Cox late summer/fall. Lots of improvements.

QUESTION: do they have a lot of free HD content on demand? Or is it just the movie channels and PPV in HD on demand?

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=608675&page=32

looks like HDNET is coming.

ajwees41

05-11-09, 12:05 PM

HDNet and HDnet Movies is one of the reasons why I dont have cable and I have SAT today. It watch these two channels a lot.

Sounds like Cox will be worth looking at again once they add HDnet AND there new Guide software. Things are looking really good for Cox late summer/fall. Lots of improvements.

QUESTION: do they have a lot of free HD content on demand? Or is it just the movie channels and PPV in HD on demand?

it's the same networks that we have in hd except for the locals and they have dew hd whatever that is.

ScottChez

05-11-09, 08:50 PM

I mean when you go to Cox on Demand and watch shows instantly how much of it is in HD. When I had it a few years ago, nothing was in HD except for PPV.

Example
Is all of Starz on Demand in HD?
Is the National Geo channel on demand in HD, or is it mostly SD.
What about there new Local Network on Demand, any of it in HD?

I ask because
On demand in HD for instant watching is something SAT really cant do as they require you to down load everything from the slow internet.

it's the same networks that we have in hd except for the locals and they have dew hd whatever that is.

ajwees41

05-11-09, 09:15 PM

I mean when you go to Cox on Demand and watch shows instantly how much of it is in HD. When I had it a few years ago, nothing was in HD except for PPV.

Example
Is all of Starz on Demand in HD?
Is the National Geo channel on demand in HD, or is it mostly SD.
What about there new Local Network on Demand, any of it in HD?

I ask because
On demand in HD for instant watching is something SAT really cant do as they require you to down load everything from the slow internet.

only stuff in the HD category in the ondemand area is in HD I don't know about Straz HD on demand, but there is no Natinal GEO HD on demand. ABC has HD in the Network area ondemand.

PAULSTORM

05-12-09, 02:47 PM

NTV's GM discusses all the hubub on getting NTV-HD on Directv's lineup for a sched date of tomorrow (5/13). Even had to get Jon Bruning and the congressional delegation involved:

http://www.nebraska.tv/global/video/flash/popupplayer.asp?ClipID1=3750673&h1=NTV%20Returning%20to%20DirecTV&vt1=v&at1=News&d1=203200&LaunchPageAdTag=News&activePane=info&rnd=22816092

ajwees41

05-13-09, 01:04 PM

Cox free HBO/Cinemax all channels and ondemand and HD free June 12-15
In today's OWH page B5

PAULSTORM

05-13-09, 02:23 PM

NTV-HD (KHGI-Kearney Ch 13) is now in the Directv HD Locals pkg. You may have to pick the correct Ch 13 if you still have the 2 dish system.

Opusnbill7

05-13-09, 08:46 PM

KTVG was uplinked today on Dish in HD. Of course, when/if it will be "turned on" is anybody's guess. Hopefully soon?

rmalbers

05-16-09, 10:34 AM

I know this has been reported here already but I just noticed it's actually on Cox's HD channel lineup: 713 Iowa PBS (coming June 12)
That's a real good sign.

ajwees41

05-16-09, 02:47 PM

I know this has been reported here already but I just noticed it's actually on Cox's HD channel lineup: 713 Iowa PBS (coming June 12)
That's a real good sign.

why is that a good sign? it was planed for the orignal analog cutoff date. I wonder why the didn't change channel 13 to channel 113 and 114 and 115 are also coming then.

ajwees41

05-17-09, 10:03 PM

Caller id menu on the cox dvr

looks like Omaha might be getting ready to launch caller id on the tv. press menu and then a and there is now a caller id option.

dline

05-19-09, 04:34 AM

UPDATE:

KMTV, which currently transmits DT through a side-mount antenna, apparently wants to keep doing so.

It originally wanted to move the side-mount UHF DT antenna to the top of the tower, where the analog channel 3 antenna currently sits. But an application (http://fjallfoss.fcc.gov/cgi-bin/ws.exe/prod/cdbs/forms/prod/prefill_and_display.pl?Application_id=1312094&Service=DT&Form_id=301&Facility_id=35190) just filed with the FCC seeks to modify KMTV's construction permit to "eliminate the need to undertake the costly process of replacing the present top-mounted analog antenna."

"The proposed facilities are predicted to serve 98.6% of the population which is predicted to be served by KMTV-DT's present DTV construction permit facilities," the station wrote in its application.

Not sure how this will affect you, but I just thought you should know.

HuskerMike

05-19-09, 01:42 PM

Considering the financial problems Journal has, I'm not surprised. I don't know how KM-3's signal stretches in other directions, but in Columbus, KMTV is the strongest Omaha signal. So it's not like the current setup isn't working pretty well.

BTW, I recently added an AntennaCraft Y10-7-13 VHF antenna, pointed towards Lincoln, to plug into my ChannelMaster 7777. It bumped my KUON-12 reception up from 25% to near 100%, and KOLN-10 comes in about 90% of the time. I'm located at 150th & Dodge, but with trees and a hill to the west, so I'm pretty happy. Now I just have to wait for KLKN-8 to switch their digital signal to 8 (and for KETV-7 to shut down analog) to fill out my channel lineup.

Opusnbill7

05-19-09, 10:51 PM

Heard a rumor that KTVG might be getting lit up tomorrow on Dish in HD for those of us in the Lincoln DMA. Lets hope that it's true!

dvansowhat

05-19-09, 11:01 PM

KM-3 comes in well for me at 43 mi. so I do not see any problem with their signal. My tv signal quality meter shows it at about 80 to 85 day or night. I am using a Winegard 7698 for reception and it has to look through trees to get omaha stations. OTA can be hard to receive depending on your location and the right antenna. I am running no amp so am pleased with what I receive.

PAULSTORM

05-20-09, 12:28 AM

Heard a rumor that KTVG might be getting lit up tomorrow on Dish in HD for those of us in the Lincoln DMA. Lets hope that it's true!

Yup! 4 pm Central on Wed 5/20!

gpflepsen

05-20-09, 06:02 PM

HDNewbie1028

05-21-09, 09:32 AM

Caller id menu on the cox dvr

looks like Omaha might be getting ready to launch caller id on the tv. press menu and then a and there is now a caller id option.

Had a call come in last night, but it didn't pop up on the tv so I'm assuming they're still in the process of getting it up and running? The default in the menu is set to on, so I assumed it was already working, but apparently not.

ajwees41

05-21-09, 09:44 AM

Had a call come in last night, but it didn't pop up on the tv so I'm assuming they're still in the process of getting it up and running? The default in the menu is set to on, so I assumed it was already working, but apparently not.

I hear mid june if everything worksout

KSBugeater

05-21-09, 10:18 AM

My parents live in Falls City, the extreme southern end of the Omaha DMA, and KMTV-3 is the hardest Omaha digital signal to pick up for them (outside NET 26, which is covered by a repeater in Richardson County). They have an aerial antenna and are about 90 mi from the Omaha antenna farm. I suppose the higher position of the stick might have helped them, but now they get Omaha stations in HD thru Dish so they don't really care too much about OTA. (I guess this becomes a bigger issue if Dish balks at the next carriage agreement with KMTV.)

dvansowhat

05-21-09, 11:40 AM

I would suggest those of you looking at OTA reception should go to this site: http://www.tvfool.com/?option=com_wrapper&Itemid=29 Just fill in the info and be sure to enter your probable AGL antenna height.

HuskerMike

05-21-09, 01:52 PM

How is your antenna installation? I'm just west of Neb City and was thinking 10-11 and 8 were beyond any reasonable chance of reception.
It took a leap of faith on my part to give it a shot. But solidifying channel 12 was the consolation prize for me. What makes it possible is that all of the Omaha stations are on UHF and Lincoln is going VHF, so I can use the pre-amp to join two antennas together. The AntennaCraft Y10 is optimized for channels 7 to 13, and seems to be the best around for that band. From my perspective, 8, 10, and 12 all seem to line up pretty close together, so once I did a Google Maps to orient my house towards the towers, it went well. I put it in my attic, which probably hurts my reception, but it's out of the weather.

The FCC's coverage maps suggest that KOLN-10 should be viewable for you.
http://www.fcc.gov/dtv/markets/maps_report1/Lincoln-Hastings-Kearney_NE.pdf
KLKN-8 appears to be out of your range, though. But you never know; an outdoor antenna if you've got a clear shot of the horizon to the west-northwest with a pre-amp might work.

ajwees41

05-23-09, 02:20 PM

http://msn.foxsports.com/id/9594366

big 12 championship to be on channel 122 on cox

HuskerMike

05-27-09, 01:39 PM

Just curious, does anybody around here subscribe to TurboHD? Just curious what they think of it and the channel selection. It seems to be the most reasonably priced satellite HD package that gives you the major channels.

I mostly care about sports, so I'm fine with ESPN, ESPN2, Versus, WGN, and the NFL Network as long as I also get the regional FSN network as well.

dvansowhat

05-27-09, 08:47 PM

ajwees41

05-27-09, 08:51 PM

If you get the turbo pkg. it looks like you will not get any sd channels and FSN does not have HD. I have every thing except any season pass programs.

if there is no FSNHD how does cox get FSNHD?

dvansowhat

05-27-09, 10:18 PM

if there is no FSNHD how does cox get FSNHD? I was refering to Dish sat. which also have aTurbo HD package.

HuskerMike

05-27-09, 10:56 PM

I was refering to Dish sat. which also have aTurbo HD package.
http://msn.foxsports.com/id/7399210

Looks like Dish Network carries FSN Midwest and the Royals in HD.

JoelWNelson

05-27-09, 11:09 PM

From a few Internet searches it appears that regional sports networks are available on the Silver and Gold TurboHD packages, but apparently not Bronze (basic package). Dish Network does have most of the regional sports networks in HD, though I am not sure if the regional sports networks on Dish show SD programming when there is no HD programming being aired, or if they are simply off the air like Cox 745. I see FSN Midwest listed but not FSN Kansas City, so not sure if FSNMW includes FSNKC on Dish Network or if on Dish Network viewers in Nebraska would be getting the Cardinals games rather than the Royals games.

If I had a clear view of the southern sky I'd have a TurboHD package and know from experience, but as I don't... that's the info I could come up with via Google.

nebugeater

05-28-09, 07:22 AM

I have Dish Network in Nebraska
I do not have any HD from Dish
On Dish in Nebraska we get the Royals BB games. The Cardnials are blacked out as well as the Rockies. In my zip code we get both Fox Sports Midwest and Fox Sports Rocky Mtn. Dosn't do much for pro sports but when college stuff is on there is often diff. stuff covered.

From what I understand if you have the HD oly package you will not get the SD programing on FOx Sports when they are not broadcasting an HD game. MAy be wrong or it may have changed but I know that is how it has bee for HD only subscribers.

From a few Internet searches it appears that regional sports networks are available on the Silver and Gold TurboHD packages, but apparently not Bronze (basic package). Dish Network does have most of the regional sports networks in HD, though I am not sure if the regional sports networks on Dish show SD programming when there is no HD programming being aired, or if they are simply off the air like Cox 745. I see FSN Midwest listed but not FSN Kansas City, so not sure if FSNMW includes FSNKC on Dish Network or if on Dish Network viewers in Nebraska would be getting the Cardinals games rather than the Royals games.

If I had a clear view of the southern sky I'd have a TurboHD package and know from experience, but as I don't... that's the info I could come up with via Google.

dvansowhat

05-28-09, 11:36 AM

Today on FOXMW the MVC tournament is on but broadcast in SD and not HD. I have the monthly program guide and it shows the fox stations as SD only. In Iowa we get the Big Ten network in HD but not available in nebraska. I also have Platinum HD but there are just a few more HD channels that I get that you may not get with the Turbo package like Smithsonian and MGM. You should get NHL too as Turbo should give you all HD channels on Dish.

billiefan2000

05-30-09, 05:07 PM

http://northpine.com/broadcast/index.html

ANALOG NIGHTLIGHT:
The FCC has released a list of tv of stations eligible to participate in the "analog nightlight," continuing analog service until as late as July 12 with information on how to convert to digital TV and emergency messages. However, many stations on the list have already ended analog broadcasting. The only Upper Midwest stations listed as having indicated an interest in the nighlight are WCCO-TV/4 (Minneapolis), KSTP-TV/5 (St. Paul),

and KETV/7 (Omaha). (5/14/2009)

http://northpine.com/broadcast/index.html

now, after june 12th the only analog channels there will be in Omaha are

24- my network tv

and:

61-3abn

billiefan2000

05-30-09, 05:09 PM

How is your antenna installation? I'm just west of Neb City and was thinking 10-11 and 8 were beyond any reasonable chance of reception.

considering, if you live east of 72nd street in Omaha you cant get

the CBS and ABC stations from Lincoln at all

I am not surprised you cant get them in Nebraska City

I would think down in the Nebraska City and Falls City areas,

you would more likely get KQTV aka the ABC station from St. Joesph

over the ABC station from Lincoln Nebraska

I know of a friend in Falls City who says he can get KQTV from St. Joseph real good in his town

JoelWNelson

05-30-09, 05:17 PM

I will be surprised if K61GA (3ABN) remains on 61 much longer, as I was under the impression that channels 52-69 were being terminated at the same time as the analog shutoff date. Correct me if I'm wrong.

ajwees41

05-30-09, 05:24 PM

Trip in VA

05-30-09, 05:26 PM

Translators and LP stations on 52-69 are allowed to continue operating but must be prepared to shut down within 30 days of notice from the final owner of that spectrum.

- Trip

dvansowhat

05-30-09, 10:20 PM

If you look into the channels that are left after the spectrum has been sold off, 6 mhz. between 2- 51 for tv then there is a lot of (white space) out there.

ScottChez

05-30-09, 10:36 PM

Anyone know where you can buy the "The AntennaCraft Y10 or AntennaCraft Y5-7-13 that are both optimized for channels 7 to 13" at a local OMaha store?

This is the perfect antenna for the VHF high Lincoln channels 8 ABC, 10 CBS, and 12 PBS

It took a leap of faith on my part to give it a shot. But solidifying channel 12 was the consolation prize for me. What makes it possible is that all of the Omaha stations are on UHF and Lincoln is going VHF, so I can use the pre-amp to join two antennas together. The AntennaCraft Y10 is optimized for channels 7 to 13, and seems to be the best around for that band. From my perspective, 8, 10, and 12 all seem to line up pretty close together, so once I did a Google Maps to orient my house towards the towers, it went well. I put it in my attic, which probably hurts my reception, but it's out of the weather.

The FCC's coverage maps suggest that KOLN-10 should be viewable for you.
http://www.fcc.gov/dtv/markets/maps_report1/Lincoln-Hastings-Kearney_NE.pdf
KLKN-8 appears to be out of your range, though. But you never know; an outdoor antenna if you've got a clear shot of the horizon to the west-northwest with a pre-amp might work.

billiefan2000

05-31-09, 05:15 PM

61 is supposed to move to channel 19 and become

K19HT-D

but still no word on when that will happen

channel 48 is gone

as is channel 53/54 which used to be TBN

ajwees41

06-01-09, 11:22 AM

ketv drops bonnie hunt for the DrOZ show in september.

HuskerMike

06-01-09, 01:29 PM

Anyone know where you can buy the "The AntennaCraft Y10 or AntennaCraft Y5-7-13 that are both optimized for channels 7 to 13" at a local OMaha store?

This is the perfect antenna for the VHF high Lincoln channels 8 ABC, 10 CBS, and 12 PBS
I ended up buying it online from Warren Distributing. Solid Signal also carries it.

Dang about KETV keeping the analog "night light" going for another month. I was looking forward to channel 7 shutting down so I could pick up KLKN 8 out of Lincoln.

ajwees41

06-02-09, 06:00 PM

cox raising prices again

http://www.ketv.com/news/19635723/detail.html

a42887

06-04-09, 03:21 AM

http://www.northpine.com/broadcast/

NEBRASKA:
KCWL/51 (Lincoln) plans to flip its affiliation from CW to FOX as part of the digital transition. The station, which does not have a digital companion channel, will leave the air June 9 and return June 12 in digital form as FOX affiliate KFXL. The station will apparently act as a satellite of KTVG/17 (Grand Island), which is also seen on KSNB/4 (Superior). The stations are operated by Pappas Telecasting. Pappas also owns Omaha FOX affiliate KPTM/42, which has served as the de facto FOX affiliate for Lincoln for many years, though KTVG has also had a translator in Lincoln for many years and has been available on cable and satellite more recently. KCWL signed on in 2006 with 51.4kW and will operate with 14kW digital. Both power levels are similar to low-power stations, though KCWL is licensed as full-power and could eventually upgrade.

The move should end speculation about the future of the FOX affiliation in the Lincoln/Tri-Cities area. Earlier this year, CBS affiliate KOLN/KGIN reserved the domain name fox1011.com, which redirects to a page on KOLN's website. Before access to the page was restricted, it showed a FOX 10/11 logo, program schedule, cable channel listings, and an explanation that digital TV made it possible for KOLN to carry both CBS and FOX in HD. Station management later said it was an experiment. (6/4/2009)

JoelWNelson

06-04-09, 12:33 PM

Since that leaves the Lincoln-Hastings-Kearney market without a CW affiliate, I wonder what will take the place? I assume the satellite locals packages will drop 51 since programming will be identical to 17; would CW be replaced by a national feed or just not be carried? (What is the precedent in other markets?)

May also free up some cable bandwidth, as Time Warner for example won't need to maintain identical programming on both channels 4 and 18.

Lincoln will continue to have broadcast and cable service from KXVO, though wonder what it means for central and western Nebraska? Cable-only feeds? Digital subchannels? There's also still KUVR-LD in McCook which had been simulcast with KCWL; as McCook already has a Fox LPTV I wonder if KUVR-LD will keep CW or become a second Fox signal.

Finally, I found out that analog 18 and 35 will both remain on the air indefinitely; and may still convert to digital 47 and 49 despite having the same programming and virtually the same coverage area as 51.

Jon Ellis

06-05-09, 12:31 AM

There's a chance they could carry CW on a subchannel and just haven't announced it yet. Or, it could just continue as a cable-only channel. (CW+ is the 24/7 feed of the CW and syndicated programming for markets smaller than 100, and that's what KCWL has carried.) Pappas/KHGI was the marketing partner for the WB 100+, the forerunner to the CW+, before KCWL signed on.

a42887

06-05-09, 03:30 AM

huskers4life

06-06-09, 12:48 AM

noticed that KOLN/KGIN has been broadcasting some news clips (both in studio & in the field) in the 16x9 ratio within the 4x3 box...wondering if this is a sign of some good things to come

Opusnbill7

06-10-09, 07:00 PM

JoelWNelson

06-10-09, 09:51 PM

Has anybody heard if KFXL (formerly KCWL 51) is going to have two channels, or just one? If it has more than one, what will be on the other channels (and will they be HD or SD)? Anyone know, or will we just have to find out on friday?

I did hear that KFXL will only have SD programming, so if the Fox signal is in SD, chances are any subchannels would be too.

Opusnbill7

06-11-09, 06:13 PM

Ugh...I hope that's wrong. What a waste of a channel if it's only in SD... Why would anyone in Lincoln (with an HDTV at least) ever watch it since we can pick up KPTM in HD?

I sure hope you're wrong... :-P

JoelWNelson

06-11-09, 07:07 PM

I sure hope you're wrong... :-P

So do I. ;)

ScottChez

06-11-09, 09:51 PM

We must remember that Pappas is in Bankruptcy. They cant afford to even pay for the electricity to run the station at full power so they are running it at the low power level (which is why many cant get the station).

The FCC licensed this station for full power over a year ago, Pappas is only doing LP or low power right now before the change and after the change.

Since they are so short on money there is NO WAY they can afford to buy the HD equipment right now let alone pay the electric bill for Full power which costs a lot more.

Really all they are doing is stealing away the Local Fox rights from KOLN who can afford HD and full power so they can someday go to HD and full power once the economy gets better and they get out of bankruptcy.

Good play on there part getting the rights, surprised FOX is letting them get away with it, typically FOX corp requires Full power and HD for prime time for most markets.

I think the viewers would of ALL been better off if KOLN won the Fox rights and put it on as a HD sub channel. Remember the Fox1011.com web site, they almost had it.

Ugh...I hope that's wrong. What a waste of a channel if it's only in SD... Why would anyone in Lincoln (with an HDTV at least) ever watch it since we can pick up KPTM in HD?

I sure hope you're wrong... :-P

Opusnbill7

06-11-09, 11:59 PM

*sigh* You're probably right. It's crap, but you're probably right. :(

Jon Ellis

06-12-09, 01:32 AM

Actually, KCWL/KFXL (still KCWL in the FCC database) has never been licensed for full power (5,000kW analog or 1,000kW digital). Their original construction permit was for 5,000kW analog but it was never built. They were always 51.4kW in the analog world and will be 14kW digital.

Consider that the maximum power for a low-power digital station is 15kW, and that shows where channel 51 stands in the world.

Trip in VA

06-12-09, 05:36 AM

It's a full-service station, regardless of what their power level is.

- Trip

ScottChez

06-12-09, 10:39 AM

Anyone know what time Lincolns CHannel 8 is making the switch today? If its already done, anyone tried it, does it work now on VHF high digital 8?

billiefan2000

06-12-09, 12:00 PM

only 1 hour til all broadcast stations (except LPTV stations)

will be digital for good

the only LPTv stations in Omaha are

24- the my network tv station (aka 42.2)

and 61 - the 3abn station (which is alledgly going to go digital and move to 19)

and the blank 48 and 54 channels

Lincoln's LPTV channels are:

18 K18CD (the KSNB-TV/KTVG repeater)
27 K27GX (3ABN)
29 K29GL (TBN)
35 KWAZ-LP (the KSNB-TV/KTVG repeater)
67 K67CV (blank channel)

and Grand Island's LPTV channel is

56 K56FC (?)

billiefan2000

06-12-09, 12:14 PM

speaking of the blank channel KOHA channel 48

someone told me that is going to become a Telemundo station for Omaha

anyone heard anything about that

Jon Ellis

06-12-09, 12:30 PM

That's most likely wrong. Channel 48 is being sold to Word of God Fellowship, which runs the Daystar network.

billiefan2000

06-12-09, 01:02 PM

That's most likely wrong. Channel 48 is being sold to Word of God Fellowship, which runs the Daystar network.

where did you hear or read about Daystar buying channel 48

also when will KOHA be a active tv station again

HuskerMike

06-12-09, 01:35 PM

Anyone know what time Lincolns CHannel 8 is making the switch today? If its already done, anyone tried it, does it work now on VHF high digital 8?
With KETV keeping an analog "nite light" on VHF 7, I wonder how that will affect digital VHF 8...

Jon Ellis

06-12-09, 01:50 PM

where did you hear or read about Daystar buying channel 48

They filed it with the FCC last month:

http://fjallfoss.fcc.gov/cgi-bin/ws.exe/prod/cdbs/forms/prod/cdbsmenu.hts?context=25&appn=101309066&formid=345&fac_num=33144

I'd imagine it'll begin carrying Daystar shortly after the sale closes.

mcsittel

06-12-09, 05:08 PM

Anyone know what time Lincolns CHannel 8 is making the switch today? If its already done, anyone tried it, does it work now on VHF high digital 8?

KLKN reportedly flipped at noon. I got the new DT 8 here in Bellevue just after 12:30 pm rather easily-less of a challenge than with the old DT 31.

Neither KETV or KMTV's sign off (yes, KETV is nightlighting) were anything special-rather disappointing. I see KXVO and KPTM are still on analog, as is WOI-5 in Ames/Des Moines. Every other full power seems to have gone... IPTV must have gone last night as they weren't on early this morning.

Matt

billiefan2000

06-12-09, 05:16 PM

They filed it with the FCC last month:

http://fjallfoss.fcc.gov/cgi-bin/ws.exe/prod/cdbs/forms/prod/cdbsmenu.hts?context=25&appn=101309066&formid=345&fac_num=33144

I'd imagine it'll begin carrying Daystar shortly after the sale closes.

thanks for the info

Huskermike, since you cant get KLKN or KOLN

east of 72nd street in Omaha , I doubt for some of us it will afeect any at all

ScottChez

06-12-09, 05:47 PM

I get the Klkn 8 VHF in papillion now after the switch.

Anyone know if the new channel 51 Fox is powered on yet in Digital? The press release said today, but not what time.

gjvrieze

06-12-09, 05:51 PM

KLKN reportedly flipped at noon. I got the new DT 8 here in Bellevue just after 12:30 pm rather easily-less of a challenge than with the old DT 31.

Neither KETV or KMTV's sign off (yes, KETV is nightlighting) were anything special-rather disappointing. I see KXVO and KPTM are still on analog, as is WOI-5 in Ames/Des Moines. Every other full power seems to have gone... IPTV must have gone last night as they weren't on early this morning.

Matt

IPTV pulled the plug on all its' analogs at 12:01AM this morning.

Nate_KS

06-12-09, 10:37 PM

I did the rescan at around 8 PM this evening at the folks place and we're getting KSNB 4 and KLKN 8 very well. Time will tell but 4 was rock solid. I'm unable to get either KXVO or KPTM as our old upright concrete silo stands in the way. :(

billiefan2000

06-13-09, 10:22 AM

Roger Buddenberg said in the Omaha World Herald this morning:

there is only 1 analog channel left in Omaha.

that isnt true, besides the DTV info channel on 7

there is:

24- KKAZ (same as 42.2

48- KOHA (the soon to be Daystar channel)

61- K61Ga (the 3abn channel)

so, Roger didnt have all of his facts or he flat out lied in the paper this morning.

billiefan2000

06-13-09, 10:23 AM

I get the Klkn 8 VHF in papillion now after the switch.

Anyone know if the new channel 51 Fox is powered on yet in Digital? The press release said today, but not what time.

how good can you get the signal?

I live in the Benson area and we cant get and never have gotten 8/31 aka KLKN

ScottChez

06-13-09, 12:04 PM

Channel 8 used to come in real good when it was on UHF 31, Now channel 8 VHF comes and goes all the time.

I wish they would of stayed on UHF. My VHF Ant is rated at about the same range as my UHF.
Anyone know is, VHF typically worse or do I need a better antenna or should I give up since I am on the edge of there range.

how good can you get the signal?

I live in the Benson area and we cant get and never have gotten 8/31 aka KLKN

ScottChez

06-13-09, 12:07 PM

I still cant get channel 51 the new Fox in Lincoln.

Did they complete the upgrade or is it just too lower power.

Can anyone in Lincoln get it?

Opusnbill7

06-13-09, 02:23 PM

PAULSTORM

06-13-09, 04:42 PM

For us Directv subscribers, they are now feeding KXVO, Omaha @ ch 15 for our CW affiliation. I had to make some changes in my favs to get it to show up in the lineup.

JoelWNelson

06-14-09, 01:59 PM

I'm getting it off and on, but just a bit ago there was no sound (although there was sound on the identical feed that Dish is broadcasting as KCWL still even though it's wrong). I would suspect they're still messing with the transmitter, as I would guess it's not at the top of their engineers' priority list to get fully up and running.

Also, it appears that it IS SD only. Dammit... :(

For those who can see channel 51 -- either on Dish or OTA (I see it's been removed from DirecTV's lineup) -- is it a full rebroadcast of KTVG (including the station ID) or does it have any of its own programming or ads separate from KTVG?

Incidentally, channel 51 still shows up in FCC records as KCWL... not yet KFXL.