I would love retro TV on KMTVs sub channel.

Strange they are one of the few major TV stations in the region with out a sub channel. I wonder if they went cheap when they bought there digital equipment and got the model that does not support a 3.2 sub channel.

cheap also could mean they don't want to pay for the signal. If they add it hopefully cox will add it and it will not be the mess the KMTVHD deal was.

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.

Looks that way to me. It appears to be just a couple seconds off from the Dish feed, and otherwise identical. Last night for a period they had an overlay of their translator stations and "official" stations, and KFXL wasn't listed on the overlay, but it showed up the same on both. I really don't think they're doing anything with KFXL except rebroadcasting what's on KTVG. I sure hope that changes, but I won't be surprised if it doesn't... *sigh*

Looks that way to me. It appears to be just a couple seconds off from the Dish feed, and otherwise identical. Last night for a period they had an overlay of their translator stations and "official" stations, and KFXL wasn't listed on the overlay, but it showed up the same on both. I really don't think they're doing anything with KFXL except rebroadcasting what's on KTVG. I sure hope that changes, but I won't be surprised if it doesn't... *sigh*

Considering both stations are in the same market, it does make the most sense for the Fox stations to all share programming and thus be a full-market station. However, 51 needs to be identified in the group and be able to draw more Lincoln-specific advertising. Perhaps it's time to move on from the "Fox 4&17" moniker to something like "Fox Lincoln" or "Fox Nebraska". With channels 4, 13.2, 17 and 51... plus repeaters and LP stations... the Lincoln DMA Fox affiliation is more of a network now than a specific station.

Not sure why Dish is carrying both 17 and 51 now. They should follow DirecTV's lead and get KXVO in the lineup, as well as MyTV.

Noticed on DirecTV's site that KXVO seems to only be on one of the lineups (either SD or HD) but not both. The DirecTV site indicates an out-of-market CW station fills the place on the other lineup.

NEW detailed Signal Maps right down to the street level.

Here is one for KOLN, just change the call sign in the URL to look at other stations or use the TV Fool web site gui to search.

Use the Google map slider to go down to your street level. WOW!

http://www.tvfool.com/?option=com_wrapper&Itemid=80&q=call%3dkoln%26type%3dD

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?

I am receiving this channel (51.1) in West Lincoln with no problems. The signal strenght is around 90. However the picture is 480i and it is hard to tune to this channel if you have 42.1 available.

I hope that sport events will be in HD on 51.1, otherwise it will be hard to make this channel you number one FOX choice.

The Caller ID is up and running on Cox digital. Received a call last night around 9:00 and it popped up on the screen. Nice feature. :)

The Caller ID is up and running on Cox digital. Received a call last night around 9:00 and it popped up on the screen. Nice feature. :)

I like, but I wounder how many calls it will store before needing to delete one.

journalstar.com/articles/2009/06/15/living/gz/video_games/doc4a3295126ecaa011726633.txt

looks like KOLN/KGIN will be the first station in nebraska to broadcast local news in widescreen...however...it doesn't mention if its just digital or actual HD...either way i'm excited!

The call sign change from KCWL-TV to KFXL-TV now shows up in FCC records, with an effective change date of 6/12/09. Furthermore, FCC records indicate a special temporary authority for KFXL-TV to transmit at 9,520 watts rather than the 14,000 watts their CP is for. The CP has been extended through December 12th.

AS SPECIFIED IN THE REQUEST FOR SPECIAL TEMPORARY AUTHORITY SUBMITTED CONCURRENT WITH THIS APPLICATION, THE POST-TRANSITION FACILITIES FOR THE STATION WERE CONSTRUCTED. HOWEVER, UPON COMMENCEMENT OF TESTS OF THE FACILITY, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE EXCITER FAILED. AS SUCH, THE PERMITTEE CAN NOT CERTIFY COMPLIANCE WITH THE TERMS OF ITS CONSTRUCTION PERMIT.

AS DETAILED IN THE STA REQUEST, THE PROPOSED OPERATIONS AT REDUCED POWER WILL PROVIDE CITY-GRADE SERVICE TO THE STATION'S COMMUNITY OF LICENSE, AND WILL PROVIDE SERVICE TO A GREATER AREA THAN THE GRADE B CONTOUR OF THE PREVIOUSLY-LICENSED ANALOG FACILITY.

THE PERMITTEE EXPECTS THAT THE EQUIPMENT CAN BE REPAIRED AND REINSTALLED IN THE NEXT THREE TO FOUR MONTHS. THEREFORE, LINCOLN BROADCASTING, LLC, RESPECTFULLY REQUESTS THAT THE CONSTRUCTION DEADLINE FOR THE POST-TRANSITION DIGITAL FACILITY FOR STATION KFXL-DT BE EXTENDED FROM JUNE 12, 2009, TO OCTOBER 12, 2009, TO PERMIT SUFFICIENT TIME TO HAVE THE EQUIPMENT REPAIRED, INSTALLED, AND TESTED.

Any one in Sarpy or Douglass county (Omaha area) able to get KLKN ABC Channel 8 now that they have switched to Digital channel 8?

They went from UHF digital to VHF.

I can only get it before 11am now. Cant in the afternoon. Can again after 10pm.

If you can get it, what Antenna are you using?

KMTV is looking for content for thier subchannel. I suggested RetroTV.

KMTV is looking for content for thier subchannel. I suggested RetroTV.

me too.


that would be good if RTN airs on 3.2 here in Omaha

I would love retro TV on KMTVs sub channel.

Strange they are one of the few major TV stations in the region with out a sub channel. I wonder if they went cheap when they bought there digital equipment and got the model that does not support a 3.2 sub channel.


people should contact KMTV and suggest RTN as the sub-channel for them.

people should contact KMTV and suggest RTN as the sub-channel for them.

and if that happens hopefully cox will carry it sooner rathwer than later.

journalstar.com/articles/2009/06/15/living/gz/video_games/doc4a3295126ecaa011726633.txt

looks like KOLN/KGIN will be the first station in nebraska to broadcast local news in widescreen...however...it doesn't mention if its just digital or actual HD...either way i'm excited!

yeah they are broadcasting now in widescreen...i don't think it is quite HD, but they said we would be bringing more enhancements in the near future

and if that happens hopefully cox will carry it sooner rathwer than later.


if cox airs it first, they cant air it on any channel below 100


cox cable of Omaha is slowly moving channels 2 to 70 over to the digital lineup


I mean, I dont see cox ever adding any new channels between 2 and 70


13 and 20 and 61 and 68 and 69 are all blank

and except for 13 (they have all been blank channels for a long time)

13 and 20 and 61 and 68 and 69 are all blank

and except for 13 (they have all been blank channels for a long time)


Really they are not blank, they are now Digital. We just can see anything on them. There digital boxes remap the channels so we really have no way of knowing whats on them.

Each Digital channel hold many channels. So example, 13 may have on it anywhere from 4 to 20 channels, we just dont know.

I see cox doing this more and more over the years. The channels will go blank, but really they are just going digital.

Speaking of blank, is anyone seeing anything on KFXL? I'm showing that they're broadcasting a signal, but there isn't any picture/sound, just a black screen. Probably related to their "technical difficulties" but just wanted to confirm...

would like a comment on this


Viewers Frustrated by Cox Cable of Omaha Public Access Channel's Move
Public Access Producers, Viewers Protest Move


http://www.ketv.com/news/19767004/detail.html




my comment:



Daystar Christian TV is coming to broadcast channel KOHA channel 48 in a few months ,


http://www.daystar.com


so that should help christians looking for christian programs on tv who dont have digital cable.




BTW, this whole thing about channel 23/109

IMO is nothing more than it's hosts like Steve Zach and Frances Mendenhall and Barry Vennard

with shows no watched when they were

on 23


and now on 109


who are still whinning and wanting people to pay attention to them.

Here in Agnew (about 15 NW of Lincoln) all I get is a blank screen on KFXL.
They are listed in the guide by the call sign and the programs are listed.
I have Samsung and RCA converters and they both act the same way.

possible KMTV sub-channel 3.2


This TV


mentioned in today's Omaha world herald


http://omaha.com/article/20090617/ENTERTAINMENT/706179986

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


KOLN/10 (Lincoln) and satellite KGIN/11 (Grand Island) have become the first stations in Nebraska to present local news in 16:9 widescreen format, which debuted Monday (6/15).


In March, 10/11 broadcast the girls and boys state basketball tournaments in widescreen.

PBS member NET is the only other Nebraska station to have offered local widescreen programming. (6/17/2009)


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

KETVHD looks like KETV is the first Omaha station with HD graphics. General Hospital is in HD while the storm warning is crawling. cox 709.

possible KMTV sub-channel 3.2


This TV


mentioned in today's Omaha world herald


http://omaha.com/article/20090617/ENTERTAINMENT/706179986

I don't see anything about KMTV in the article.

Really they are not blank, they are now Digital. We just can see anything on them. There digital boxes remap the channels so we really have no way of knowing whats on them.

Each Digital channel hold many channels. So example, 13 may have on it anywhere from 4 to 20 channels, we just dont know.

I see cox doing this more and more over the years. The channels will go blank, but really they are just going digital.

in the space of channel 13 cox added thee digital IPTV stations and IPTVHD.

WOWTHD has been running weather graphics in HD for a month or so now as well.

WOWTHD has been running weather graphics in HD for a month or so now as well.

not today ellen should be HD, but it's not

I don't see anything about KMTV in the article.

I said possible kmtv sub-channel



meaning: This Tv or RTN might become a sub-channel for KMTV

that is why I mentioned the article

I said possible kmtv sub-channel



meaning: This Tv or RTN might become a sub-channel for KMTV

that is why I mentioned the article

I am hoping for RTN

I am hoping for RTN

me too


Rockford Files

A-Team


and Knight Rider (the good one that starred the Hoff aka David Hasselhoff

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L-E8u2o48ts


and Magnum P.I.

and Kojak


among the other shows listed:

http://myretrotv.com/shows.html


are on RTN

not today ellen should be HD, but it's not

I don't think WOWT carries Ellen in HD. They've had HD graphics for 1-2 months and actually use the HD graphics exclusively now. Even on SD newscasts the graphics are HD.

I got some screengrabs of the 10/11 widescreen newscast last evening while in Lincoln. Go to this URL http://www.joelwnelson.com/broadcast/tvscreengrabs.html and click the KOLN/KGIN link most of the way down the first page. The new screengrabs start at image #153.

KLKN channel 8 sure is hard to get in Sarpy county.

KOLN is real easy. I notice the two towers are only few miles apart on the map.

The big diffrerence is it seems KLKN lowered its power output compare to the old config before the cut over.
Is this true or am I reading the charts wrong.


The main thing I am seeing is KLKNs power output is NOT as much as KOLNs, its a little lower.

Why cant they be the same? Is there a reason due to channel number or FCC license?

KLKN channel 8 sure is hard to get in Sarpy county.

KOLN is real easy. I notice the two towers are only few miles apart on the map.

The big diffrerence is it seems KLKN lowered its power output compare to the old config before the cut over.
Is this true or am I reading the charts wrong.


The main thing I am seeing is KLKNs power output is NOT as much as KOLNs, its a little lower.

Why cant they be the same? Is there a reason due to channel number or FCC license?

I thought I read something about KLKN having to keep their power turned down until KETV's analog signal went off the air. Since KETV is doing "nightlight" service until mid-July, hopefully you'll see a power increase after that (and better reception). I don't know that for a fact, though, but it seems like a reasonable theory...

I thought I read something about KLKN having to keep their power turned down until KETV's analog signal went off the air. Since KETV is doing "nightlight" service until mid-July, hopefully you'll see a power increase after that (and better reception). I don't know that for a fact, though, but it seems like a reasonable theory...



will once the nightlight service for ketv is over


will the dundee and benson areas of omaha finally be able to get KLKN and KOLN


cause you cant get either channel in most parts of Omaha




I live in the Benson/Dundee area and the only lincoln station I can ever get is KUON 12

will once the nightlight service for ketv is over


will the dundee and benson areas of omaha finally be able to get KLKN and KOLN


cause you cant get either channel in most parts of Omaha




I live in the Benson/Dundee area and the only lincoln station I can ever get is KUON 12

i personally, other than their subchannel, don't think you are missing much on KLKN...they don't have much going for them and especially that they convert back to a nasty 4:3 whenever there is bad weather or any other kind of announcement (they have nothing for HD overlays at the local level)

will once the nightlight service for ketv is over will the dundee and benson areas of omaha finally be able to get KLKN and KOLN cause you cant get either channel in most parts of Omaha I live in the Benson/Dundee area and the only lincoln station I can ever get is KUON 12

Especially at that distance it's probably only even possible with a rooftop antenna due to being on VHF. With a rooftop antenna you might have a chance, but it's not certain.

KOLN and KLKN are now back on VHF High (channels 7 to 13) for Digital. They were on UHF.
On UHF I could get them a lot.

Now that they are on VHF High, they tend to come and go depending on the weather. Even its its super hot out, I cant get them. When its cool and cloudy they come in as strong as some Omaha stations.

QUESTION: is this just how VHF high works and we should all be wishing they stayed on the UHF band?


Especially at that distance it's probably only even possible with a rooftop antenna due to being on VHF. With a rooftop antenna you might have a chance, but it's not certain.

I recently got a flyer from DirecTV so I decided to do a comparison with the service I get from Cox (Omaha). Since yesterday I have been doing some research. I currently pay $80 for cable (HDDVR, 4 tiers) plus $13 for HBO. From what I found out so far it looks like I could get (from DirecTV) a HDDVR +3 regular boxes with free install for $70 (Choice Xtra package for 12 months with 3 free months of HBO,Starz & Showtime). So far so good. I then started comparing the line-ups. I counted about 51 HD channels for DirecTV and 57 for Cox?!? I thought Cox was supposed to be behind with HD channels?

KOLN and KLKN are now back on VHF High (channels 7 to 13) for Digital. They were on UHF.
On UHF I could get them a lot.

Now that they are on VHF High, they tend to come and go depending on the weather. Even its its super hot out, I cant get them. When its cool and cloudy they come in as strong as some Omaha stations.

QUESTION: is this just how VHF high works and we should all be wishing they stayed on the UHF band?

Do you have a VHF antenna (attic or rooftop)? Seems that's what is necessary to get the VHF stations. When I'm in Lincoln I end up watching the Omaha stations as I can't get 8, 10, or 12 on a portable antenna and don't have access to a rooftop antenna, and even rabbit ears can't get the signals well.

I'm not a broadcast engineer and can't give you a scientific answer but in testing I've done I'd say that's just how VHF works with DTV and we should all be wishing stations had stayed on UHF. Aside from money saved by using less output power, I see no advantage to VHF.

I have an Attic Ant So you saying I need to get it out side?

Do you have a VHF antenna (attic or rooftop)? Seems that's what is necessary to get the VHF stations. When I'm in Lincoln I end up watching the Omaha stations as I can't get 8, 10, or 12 on a portable antenna and don't have access to a rooftop antenna, and even rabbit ears can't get the signals well.

I'm not a broadcast engineer and can't give you a scientific answer but in testing I've done I'd say that's just how VHF works with DTV and we should all be wishing stations had stayed on UHF. Aside from money saved by using less output power, I see no advantage to VHF.

DirecTV has 105 national HD full time channel. Of course you cant get all the channels unless you sign up for the everything package.

Here is the list.

http://www.directv.com/DTVAPP/global/contentPageNR.jsp?assetId=3420007&footernavtype=-1

I recently got a flyer from DirecTV so I decided to do a comparison with the service I get from Cox (Omaha). Since yesterday I have been doing some research. I currently pay $80 for cable (HDDVR, 4 tiers) plus $13 for HBO. From what I found out so far it looks like I could get (from DirecTV) a HDDVR +3 regular boxes with free install for $70 (Choice Xtra package for 12 months with 3 free months of HBO,Starz & Showtime). So far so good. I then started comparing the line-ups. I counted about 51 HD channels for DirecTV and 57 for Cox?!? I thought Cox was supposed to be behind with HD channels?

I have an Attic Ant So you saying I need to get it out side?

In Omaha I'm not sure that'd make much difference. You might be out of range on VHF. Outside might make a minor difference but may not be noticeable or worth the time.

i personally, other than their subchannel, don't think you are missing much on KLKN...they don't have much going for them and especially that they convert back to a nasty 4:3 whenever there is bad weather or any other kind of announcement (they have nothing for HD overlays at the local level)



you are right. other than they air reruns of Newsradio and Monk on weekends.


I BTW wish 42.2 air


Newsradio and 3rd rock from the sun (which airs on weekends on KXVO)

at 9 pm on 42.2



it is become annoying that both 42.1 and 42.2 air the 9 pm newscast at the same time.

QUESTION: is this just how VHF high works and we should all be wishing they stayed on the UHF band?

I'm quite satisfied that they opted to retain their VHF channels. Prior to Feb 17 KOLN was the only DTV station I could receive full time (excepting the NETV translators at Beatrice and Pawnee City). KLKN seemed to be evening to early morning only or with some tropo enhancement. WIBW Topeka (another Gray property) was like KLKN--hit or miss. KSNB was never seen at our location on UHF. Now KSNB, KLKN, KOLN, and WiBW are full-time DTV stations at our place along with the NETV translators.

I've yet to see any of the Omaha stations post transition (I could see them with snow before Feb 17) nor any of the Topeka UHF stations. Those will only be viewable with unusual propagation. Had the DTV transition been UHF only, I think that in this area only KOLN would have been receivable along with the NETV translators. So I am quite satisfied with the current situation and I find myself tuning to 8.2 quite often.

I wrote to KMTV a few days back asking if they might be making any upgrades soon in the area of HD weather overlays, or even HD/widescreen news. Response is to "keep watching, VERY soon". So wonder if that means we could see some big improvements on KMTV within days or weeks.

Response is to "keep watching, VERY soon". So wonder if that means we could see some big improvements on KMTV within days or weeks.

I asked the same question in January and got a similar response. I was told "within the next 60 days". I guess VERY soon is likely a shorter time frame than 60 days, so maybe yet this year?

-Rod

http://ww2.cox.com/residential/omaha/tv/channel-lineup.cox cox moves IPTV and others to basic, but digital converter needed.

I wrote to KMTV a few days back asking if they might be making any upgrades soon in the area of HD weather overlays, or even HD/widescreen news. Response is to "keep watching, VERY soon". So wonder if that means we could see some big improvements on KMTV within days or weeks.

Why keep writing KMTV tier local news is last place.

Why keep writing KMTV tier local news is last place.

Last I knew KPTM was lower as far as total viewers.

I've contacted the others too. WOWT has no plans this year due to the economy. KPTM is working on it although slowly. KETV has never responded.
Neither 7 nor 42 look good on my LCD HDTV though. The Newsplex was state-of-the-art in 1996, but that was 13 years ago... I realize they have HD promos meaning some of the technology is there, but as far as live material goes, their picture quality is noticeably inferior. Same goes for KPTM.

Right now KMTV and WOWT look the best on my HDTV but WOWT just lacks too much in the quality department, so KMTV is what I end up usually watching for local news.

Last I knew KPTM was lower as far as total viewers.

I've contacted the others too. WOWT has no plans this year due to the economy. KPTM is working on it although slowly. KETV has never responded.
Neither 7 nor 42 look good on my LCD HDTV though. The Newsplex was state-of-the-art in 1996, but that was 13 years ago... I realize they have HD promos meaning some of the technology is there, but as far as live material goes, their picture quality is noticeably inferior. Same goes for KPTM.

Right now KMTV and WOWT look the best on my HDTV but WOWT just lacks too much in the quality department, so KMTV is what I end up usually watching for local news.

I don't count KPTM for news since they only have one newscast a day. KETV has HD weather graphichs (I heard WOWT does to, but never seen them) I say KETV or WOWT will be the first with HD news.

I am now seriously considering Dish. I know there are several ways to order; online from Dish site, by phone to Dish and other 3rd party companies. I assume the web and phone method through Dish directly will get you the same deal. Has anyone here had experiences with ordering through a 3rd party? Perhaps they can provide used or older hardware to get you a better deal? Are they reputable?

I ordered directly through Zager TV Reception Technologies http://www.dishmanusa.com/. I was very happy with their service, and I would recommend that you ask for Shawn to do the install, but I'm sure all of their techs are very good. You don't state if you're in Omaha, Lincoln, or somewhere else, but I'd at least give them a call and see if they handle your area. They do very good work and are very good to explain all of your options. If you do decide to go with Dish, and would like some reduced costs on your install and such, send me a PM and I can give you a "club dish" code that will give you some discounts (as well as help me out too). For example, with the code I believe I ended up getting a new 722 and a new 222 for no upfront charge (other than the antenna I had installed at the same time so that doesn't really count as it wasn't part of Dish). Of course, the deals change sometimes, so I couldn't tell you what might be available to you now...but Zager could.

I ordered directly through Zager TV Reception Technologies http://www.dishmanusa.com/.
I hear if you sing "In the Year 2525" when you call Zager, they'll give you a 25% surcharge.

On the subject of Omaha news... One thing about KPTM you have to credit them for: the "Heartland Proud" series on veterans, shot and aired in HD. I've caught a few of those on their 9 PM newscast; very nicely done.

I hear if you sing "In the Year 2525" when you call Zager, they'll give you a 25% surcharge.

On the subject of Omaha news... One thing about KPTM you have to credit them for: the "Heartland Proud" series on veterans, shot and aired in HD. I've caught a few of those on their 9 PM newscast; very nicely done.

ROFL...I've never put 2+2 together before about that, but Zager and Evans was from Nebraska... Surely just a coincidence, but still funny. :)

Nope...different Zager. Denny Zager was the singer, Gary is the TV guy...don't know if they're related, though...?

I am now seriously considering Dish. I know there are several ways to order; online from Dish site, by phone to Dish and other 3rd party companies. I assume the web and phone method through Dish directly will get you the same deal. Has anyone here had experiences with ordering through a 3rd party? Perhaps they can provide used or older hardware to get you a better deal? Are they reputable?
I've heard that the local companies might have a better deal, but the only local outfit in Omaha that I'm aware of is Aksarben TV. I'd love to find someone else locally.

I'm still thinking about Dish Network and their Turbo service; it has all of the channels I want for far less than DirecTV and Cox Cable.

Update: Zager just does installs in the Lincoln area.

I'm also hearing that Dish Network might be abandoning the TurboHD service; saw something that indicates an "Ultra" service might be coming. That's unfortunate, as I liked the idea of a cheaper streamlined HD service that has the major channels without all the wasted bandwidth.

Yeah...they haven't really been adding new HD to the Turbo packages lately. It sounded like a really good idea when they came out with it, but their implementation has sucked...

Too bad...as once they added a few more HD channels, it would've been perfect for me. Guess I'm stuck with Silver+HD for now...

Update: Zager just does installs in the Lincoln area.

I'm also hearing that Dish Network might be abandoning the TurboHD service; saw something that indicates an "Ultra" service might be coming. That's unfortunate, as I liked the idea of a cheaper streamlined HD service that has the major channels without all the wasted bandwidth.


Zager will do work as far out as Gretna when going towards Omaha with a trip charge. They have told me that is about as far as they go.

%Help with VHF High Signals

I just cant figure it out. I live in Papillion , Sarpy Co

I can get KOLN at 60 to 70 % from when I wake up till about Noon. Its a solid strong signal, compared to the Omaha stations which come in at 90%

Then KOLN CBS 10 drops to 25% coming and going. By after nonn, its all gone.

When they were on UHF it was solid all the time.
I have an Antic Antenna, an out side antenna is not an option due to the neighbors and the wife factor. I have have a 7777 channel master amp, tried it with and with out and with an attenuator.

Any advice? Why is it so strong in the AM?

My 708 (NBC) thru cox HD has been choppy. The analog and ota seem fine. Anyone else having this?

Tropo ducting. In the summer weak/distant signals (which the Lincoln VHF signals now count as) often drop in overnight and during the AM hours. By noon and throughout the afternoon, until past sundown, they're gone. Haven't received Lincoln yet but I've been getting the Des Moines UHFs off and on over the past couple weeks.

%Help with VHF High Signals

I just cant figure it out. I live in Papillion , Sarpy Co

I can get KOLN at 60 to 70 % from when I wake up till about Noon. Its a solid strong signal, compared to the Omaha stations which come in at 90%

Then it drops to 25% coming and going. By after nonn, its all gone.

When they were on UHF it was solid all the time.
I have an Antic Antenna, an out side antenna is not an option due to the neighbors and the wife factor. I have have a 7777 channel master amp, tried it with and with out and with an attenuator.

Any advice? Why is it so strong in the AM?

I just received an ad flyer in the mail from Cox, stating among other things "And by the end of June '09 we will have 58 FREE HD channels." I realize these things are printed way in advance, but I currently count 53 FREE HD channels. I wonder what they promised and haven't yet delivered.

I just received an ad flyer in the mail from Cox, stating among other things "And by the end of June '09 we will have 58 FREE HD channels." I realize these things are printed way in advance, but I currently count 53 FREE HD channels. I wonder what they promised and haven't yet delivered.

they are probably counting the premium hd(4) in the 58, 1 off ain't bad.

I just got a response back that said 57 was correct and more is comming, but they wouldn't give anymore info.

Is TV Caller ID working for anyone on their DVR?

I have 2 DVR and 2 non-DVR boxes. Caller ID is working on the non-DVRs but is no longer working on the DVRs. It was working on the DVRs at first.

mine's working not all the time on the dvr also. how many numbers does your boxes hold? our dvr holds 10, but the regular box holds 20.

I got ride of my land line service a few months ago.

Wow, the Action3 circus in HD.

Wow, the Action3 circus in HD.


Noticed on their website the weather webcast is 4:3 but with HD sidebars. Wondering if the news tonight at 10 will be in HD or widescreen (or if I missed it and they already did widescreen news earlier today). New graphics seem to have debuted within the last day too.

Confirming: KMTV is the first Omaha station to have 16x9 widescreen news.

Wouldn't have guessed it months ago but within the last few weeks it seemed they'd be first.

Wow, the Action3 circus in HD.
It definitely isn't HD. It is 16X9 widescreen. The 10 p.m. news had all of the studio shots and some of the stories in wide screen, weather graphics were not.

Confirming: KMTV is the first Omaha station to have 16x9 widescreen news.

Wouldn't have guessed it months ago but within the last few weeks it seemed they'd be first.

I wouldn't have either. It will be interesting to see what happens next. Both KETV and WOWT have recently updated their graphics packages. KOLN in Lincoln, a Gray sister station is obviously broadcasting 16X9 widescreen news. KCCI the Hearst owned station in Des Moines is broadcasting 16X9 and KMBC in Kansas City has been in HD for almost two years. There have also been the KETV promos popping up in HD. I don't have any inside knowledge, but I wouldn't be surprised to see either or both KETV and WOWT make the switch to some sort of 16X9 very soon.

It definitely isn't HD. It is 16X9 widescreen. The 10 p.m. news had all of the studio shots and some of the stories in wide screen, weather graphics were not.

I wouldn't have either. It will be interesting to see what happens next. Both KETV and WOWT have recently updated their graphics packages. KOLN in Lincoln, a Gray sister station is obviously broadcasting 16X9 widescreen news. KCCI the Hearst owned station in Des Moines is broadcasting 16X9 and KMBC in Kansas City has been in HD for almost two years. There have also been the KETV promos popping up in HD. I don't have any inside knowledge, but I wouldn't be surprised to see either or both KETV and WOWT make the switch to some sort of 16X9 very soon.

i personally believe KOLN/KGIN that studio/field shots are actually hd, however, their graphics package isn't quite HD yet...i am just waiting for them for to be actually completely HD...i believe they will actually be the first completely HD Newcast before any Lincoln or Omaha station due to the progress they have shown and the fact their station manager has said they want to stay on top

i personally believe KOLN/KGIN that studio/field shots are actually hd, however, their graphics package isn't quite HD yet...i am just waiting for them for to be actually completely HD...i believe they will actually be the first completely HD Newcast before any Lincoln or Omaha station due to the progress they have shown and the fact their station manager has said they want to stay on top
I haven't seen KOLN since the switch. The article on their website is somewhat ambiguous about the subject. zhttp://www.kolnkgin.com/home/headlines/48111437.html (z was added before the link intentionally, because I don't have enough posts to post links yet). That article mentions "widescreen" "16X9" but no mention of HD.

That being said, here is a recent post from the "Is your local news in HD?" Thread.

Add WIFR-DT, Rockford, IL (CBS, 23.1) to this list (1080i). They called it "widescreen" when their in-studio news cameras were in HD, but their field cameras and weather computer was not. Now ALL of it is HD, and they are correctly calling it as such. Looks fantastic.

WIFR is a Gray station just like KOLN/KGIN, so they might be undertaking a similar process.

figured ketv didn't have the money since the tower fell.

figured ketv didn't have the money since the tower fell.
Out of the Omaha stations, KETV still has by far the largest parent corporation when you consider the larger Hearst network. They also continue to put out HD promos, most recently their back to school drive. Like I said earlier, I don't have any inside info on this, but I have a feeling both KETV and WOWT are close to making the jump to at least 16X9.

I don't know how many people in Omaha used this feature, but it was a very useful and free feature that is now gone.

TVGOS was a signal that was sent out by PBS analog stations. I have a Sony DHG HDD250, which is a HD DVR for OTA signals. This, along with other OTA HD DVR's and some TV's used the TVGOS signal for guide information. It could take the PBS signal and give me show information for all the local channels 8 days out. I only watch locals anyway, so I wasn't paying for any kind of Sat or Cable service, still getting HD, and able to record in HD.

Unfortunatly, after the digital switch over, PBS has decided to drop this signal. In other markets, CBS has been designated for picking up this signal and sending it along with their primary signal. I have contacted our local affiliate and have been told that there are no plans presently for CBS to pick up the TVGOS signal.

If there are other that have been affected by this, please contact them and express that you would like this service. I can not stand the thought of paying $50+ a month for the priveledge of watching my locals in HD and being able to record them for another "rental" fee. I was very happy with my truely free TV viewing.

The contact information is

Scot Krayenhagen
Director of Broadcast Operations
Action 3 News
Journal Broadcast Group - Omaha Operations
10714 Mockingbird Drive
Omaha, NE 68127
www.action3news.com
(402) 592-9761 Direct Line
skrayenhagen@action3news.com

This guy has been very punctual in getting back to me and Im sure he'd like to know that there are others who would appreciate getting back their TVGOS signal.

Thanks

mine's working not all the time on the dvr also. how many numbers does your boxes hold? our dvr holds 10, but the regular box holds 20.
My non-DVRs each had 40 calls on them.

Well, KETV seems to have finally shut down analog channel 7 on the nightlight signal, but KLKN-8 still doesn't come in. :(

KMTV now has widescreen weather overlays. The graphics are not HD, so it looks like the CBS HD signal gets downconverted to widescreen SD (with some faint horizontal artifacts). Still, it beats having to cut down to 4:3 like they used to (and KPTM still does during network programming). Widescreen SD is still an improvement.

I don't know how many people in Omaha used this feature, but it was a very useful and free feature that is now gone.

TVGOS was a signal that was sent out by PBS analog stations. I have a Sony DHG HDD250, which is a HD DVR for OTA signals. This, along with other OTA HD DVR's and some TV's used the TVGOS signal for guide information. It could take the PBS signal and give me show information for all the local channels 8 days out. I only watch locals anyway, so I wasn't paying for any kind of Sat or Cable service, still getting HD, and able to record in HD.

Unfortunatly, after the digital switch over, PBS has decided to drop this signal. In other markets, CBS has been designated for picking up this signal and sending it along with their primary signal. I have contacted our local affiliate and have been told that there are no plans presently for CBS to pick up the TVGOS signal.

If there are other that have been affected by this, please contact them and express that you would like this service. I can not stand the thought of paying $50+ a month for the priveledge of watching my locals in HD and being able to record them for another "rental" fee. I was very happy with my truely free TV viewing.

The contact information is

Scot Krayenhagen
Director of Broadcast Operations
Action 3 News
Journal Broadcast Group - Omaha Operations
10714 Mockingbird Drive
Omaha, NE 68127
www.action3news.com
(402) 592-9761 Direct Line
skrayenhagen@action3news.com

This guy has been very punctual in getting back to me and Im sure he'd like to know that there are others who would appreciate getting back their TVGOS signal.

Thanks

I sent an email to Scott about TVGOS, and have previously contacted CBS Omaha, CBS Lincoln as well as PBS, but never received a single response from any of them. According with the unofficial "Rabbit ears" TVGOS list your closest station, that transmits TVGOS, would be KMEG 14 out of Sioux City. I am able to receive this station in Lincoln but cannot verify they are sending the guide, since I currently don't have TVGOS device.

Does KOLN carry it, or can you not receive KOLN?

- Trip

Well, KETV seems to have finally shut down analog channel 7 on the nightlight signal, but KLKN-8 still doesn't come in. :(

I live in Benson/Dundee

and I have never gotten KLKN and KOLN


but I guess you arent supposed to get it east of 72nd street


the only anlog stations left in Omaha


is

24- the 42.2 my network tv station

and 61- the 3abn station (which hardly comes in)


still waiting for KOHA to be back on the air on 48

Does KOLN carry it, or can you not receive KOLN?

- Trip

I can receive KOLN, but cannot tell if it's carrying the data, since I don't have TVGOS device. Maybe somebody on this forum can confirm/deny availability of TVGOS on KOLN?

It's only a matter of time before 10/11 goes HD with newscasts. They are probably following that other Gray station's example. On DirecTV's SD version of KOLN from the 72.5 satellite, they now broadcast with black letterboxes, rather than crop the WS image.

Peeve mode=ON... Billie! Dude! Nobody is paying you for each use of the "Enter" key. 4 lines to type the word "is" is a waste of space. I wouldn't comment if it was one instance, but you do it with every post.
the only anlog stations left in Omaha


is

24- the 42.2 my network tv station *snip*

I can receive KOLN, but cannot tell if it's carrying the data, since I don't have TVGOS device. Maybe somebody on this forum can confirm/deny availability of TVGOS on KOLN?
Confirmed.

It's only a matter of time before 10/11 goes HD with newscasts. They are probably following that other Gray station's example. On DirecTV's SD version of KOLN from the 72.5 satellite, they now broadcast with black letterboxes, rather than crop the WS image.

Dish Network is now broadcasting KOLN HD/widescreen programming letterboxed rather than cropped as well on their SD locals package.

Peeve mode=ON... Billie! Dude! Nobody is paying you for each use of the "Enter" key. 4 lines to type the word "is" is a waste of space. I wouldn't comment if it was one instance, but you do it with every post.
Ditto. Also very much aware of the analog programming still on 24 and 61, plus that 48 is returning soon. Don't have to be reminded of it in every other post...

Confirmed.

That is good to know. Thanks.
Trip, can you add this info to "RabbitEars TVGOS Affiliate List"?

Done. Thanks for the confirmation. :)

- Trip

for those of you who have time warner, the following channels are going to be added in HD (no date mentioned, earliest could be tomorrow, but it may be a few week yet): ESPNU, Golf, Outdoor Channel 2, TLC, Animal Planet, Science Channel, Cartoon Network, FX, CNN, and Fox News

cox channel 745 FSNHD now has listings for non hd shows, but still shows color bars.

cox channel 745 FSNHD now has listings for non hd shows, but still shows color bars.

same for time warner in lincoln, however, i don't know if the color bars are still on like usual since the royals are playing right now (and fsn has always shown the royals in hd, but that was it for programming on the HD channel)

cox channel 745 FSNHD now has listings for non hd shows, but still shows color bars.

I guess they are finally going full time on the FSN HD feed here.

I guess they are finally going full time on the FSN HD feed here.

but when is the question?

for those of you who have time warner, the following channels are going to be added in HD (no date mentioned, earliest could be tomorrow, but it may be a few week yet): ESPNU, Golf, Outdoor Channel 2, TLC, Animal Planet, Science Channel, Cartoon Network, FX, CNN, and Fox News

That's great news! I just got my first HDTV and was a little dissapointed in the selection of HDTV channels as compared to the number available elsewhere.

Good news,

Now that KETV Analog 7 has stopped its Analog night life broadcast (the one telling everyone how to switch).

I can get KLKN ABC Digital 8 in Papillion (thats just sought of Omaha on 66th street).
Singal gets a little weak from 11am to 6pm during the heat of the day. Rest of the time its in the 60's on my meter.

KOLN CBS Digital 10 comes in even better in the 70's as they are broad casting with a little more power than channel 8.

Now we just need the new FOX Digital 51 in northern Lincoln, Ne to go full power (last info said this fall as they filled a delay with the FCC).


I did find that the Channel Master 777 amp makes things worse for VHF High. I am using a normal Amp now, only at the TV.

I am using a AntennaCraft Y10 like Husker Mike. Even though it says its only for VHF High, it pulls in my UHF just as good as any of my UHF only Antennas.
Its in the Attic.

Now we just need the new FOX Digital 51 in northern Lincoln, Ne to go full power (last info said this fall as they filled a delay with the FCC).


Yeah, we also need it to start acting like a "real" station. So far, it still shows Fox 4/17 on their spots only. If they're serious about turning it into a "real" station instead of just a translator (like they've had here for years), they're going to have to get on the ball... Right now, I can get 42 OTA better than I get 51, and the transmitter for 51 is only 2.5 miles from my house...

And, of course, you can't forget that they also aren't broadcasting in HD on 51 yet, either...

KMTV 3 now advertising and showing there news in 16x9 full digital.

Its not HD, but it looks so good to me, I cant tell its not all HD :)

Good job channel 3.

Now you can start working on a digital subchannel 3.2 how about adding retro TV or a 24x7 local news channel for us with out Cox's News on 4 or something else?

considering KMTV is third or fourth in news I don't see them adding a 24 news channel.

KMTV 3 now advertising and showing there news in 16x9 full digital.

Its not HD, but it looks so good to me, I cant tell its not all HD :)

Good job channel 3.

Now you can start working on a digital subchannel 3.2 how about adding retro TV or a 24x7 local news channel for us with out Cox's News on 4 or something else?

Or better yet, how about a local independent station that might provide a new home to The Bonnie Hunt Show and other syndies that may not otherwise get seen in Omaha this fall.

considering KMTV is third or fourth in news I don't see them adding a 24 news channel.
Just do what Cox cable does; replay the last news broadcast on an infinite loop until the next broadcast. No additional programming costs; you already produce it, you just DVR it and replay it over and over and over and over again.

Just do what Cox cable does; replay the last news broadcast on an infinite loop until the next broadcast. No additional programming costs; you already produce it, you just DVR it and replay it over and over and over and over again.

that's not cox, but wowt.

I sure am liking Retro TV on Lincolns Channel 8.2 digital sub.

We need it here in Omaha. Either on 3.2 or to replace whats on 6.2 that I never watch (sports re runs?).

my networktv is now showing thistv. cox 121

Yeah, we also need it to start acting like a "real" station. So far, it still shows Fox 4/17 on their spots only. If they're serious about turning it into a "real" station instead of just a translator (like they've had here for years), they're going to have to get on the ball... Right now, I can get 42 OTA better than I get 51, and the transmitter for 51 is only 2.5 miles from my house...

And, of course, you can't forget that they also aren't broadcasting in HD on 51 yet, either...

I doubt that Pappas intends for 51 to be a full local station. My guess is it's just there to preserve the rights to Fox in Lincoln, to keep 10/11 from being able to take the affiliation. In reality 42 is the local affiliate for Lincoln, with "local" ads and news, and having more local content on 51 would take away from 42's viewership in Lincoln, weakening its position. This was likely a factor in dropping CW, as 51 may have been affecting Lincoln viewership of 15, already Omaha's least-viewed full power station. Getting 15 carried as the designated local CW affiliate on DirecTV for the Lincoln market has surely been a boost to that station.

Between 42 and 51, while 42 still is pretty clearly a low-budget operation, they still have a lot more going for them than 51 does. 51 just keeps the Lincoln Fox affiliation with Pappas while 42 seems to be what they intend most viewers watch (despite claims that 51 would put 4/17/51 in a better position to increase Lincoln viewership). Thus 51 only has to cover a minimal area so as to say they are providing a service to the community of license, and 42 can blanket the Lincoln area with more local info and the Fox HD signal.

my networktv is now showing thistv. cox 121

So apparently KPTMDT2 is going with ThisTV now instead of AmericaOne to fill the 22 hours a day that MNTV isn't providing programming... ?

So apparently KPTMDT2 is going with ThisTV now instead of AmericaOne to fill the 22 hours a day that MNTV isn't providing programming... ?

looks like no one told AmericaOne KPTM is still listed as carrying it.

I doubt that Pappas intends for 51 to be a full local station. My guess is it's just there to preserve the rights to Fox in Lincoln, to keep 10/11 from being able to take the affiliation. In reality 42 is the local affiliate for Lincoln, with "local" ads and news, and having more local content on 51 would take away from 42's viewership in Lincoln, weakening its position. This was likely a factor in dropping CW, as 51 may have been affecting Lincoln viewership of 15, already Omaha's least-viewed full power station. Getting 15 carried as the designated local CW affiliate on DirecTV for the Lincoln market has surely been a boost to that station.

Between 42 and 51, while 42 still is pretty clearly a low-budget operation, they still have a lot more going for them than 51 does. 51 just keeps the Lincoln Fox affiliation with Pappas while 42 seems to be what they intend most viewers watch (despite claims that 51 would put 4/17/51 in a better position to increase Lincoln viewership). Thus 51 only has to cover a minimal area so as to say they are providing a service to the community of license, and 42 can blanket the Lincoln area with more local info and the Fox HD signal.

I'm sure you're right about all of that. Of course, that doesn't make it right, but that's the way business works sometimes... It wouldn't be quite so bad if they'd at least broadcast in HD on 51...

I still really wish KOLN had been able to grab Fox for 10.2, especially with Pappas in bankruptcy. Maybe we'll still get lucky if KOLN could convince Fox of how much more coverage they'd have on their "network" of transmitters across the state than just on 4/17/51. Darn that would be sad... :-P

looks like no one told AmericaOne KPTM is still listed as carrying it.

Did anyone catch KPTMDT2 between 7 and 9 this evening to see if they switched to MyNetwork TV programming or if they have become a full-time ThisTV affiliate?

Since it's after 9 PM they're again identifying as "this OMAHA" though promos during commercial breaks still show up as "my42.2". I wasn't in front of a TV between 7 and 9 to be able to see, though the Cox on-screen guide shows the MyNetwork TV movie from 7-9 with the ThisTV lineup before and after.

Did anyone catch KPTMDT2 between 7 and 9 this evening to see if they switched to MyNetwork TV programming or if they have become a full-time ThisTV affiliate?

Since it's after 9 PM they're again identifying as "this OMAHA" though promos during commercial breaks still show up as "my42.2". I wasn't in front of a TV between 7 and 9 to be able to see, though the Cox on-screen guide shows the MyNetwork TV movie from 7-9 with the ThisTV lineup before and after.



cox guide still lists WWE Smackdown on saturday.

looks like no one told AmericaOne KPTM is still listed as carrying it.


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

KPTM/42.2 (Omaha) has replaced AmericaOne with ThisTV, and continues to air "My Network TV" programming from 7-9 p.m.

It had carried AmericaOne during MNT's off hours since launching in 2006.

The station is owned by Pappas Telecasting, which recently made the same move at its Des Moines affiliate (KDMI). However, Pappas' KPTH/44.2 (Sioux City, IA) is apparently still carrying AmericaOne and MNT. (7/31/2009)

I sure am liking Retro TV on Lincolns Channel 8.2 digital sub.

We need it here in Omaha. Either on 3.2 or to replace whats on 6.2 that I never watch (sports re runs?).

I am so sick of the 2008 olympics channel. I wish 620 was back to what it used to be. a independent channel that aired 90's tv shows and canadian dramas on the weekends.

at least with the cw dissolving the sunday lineup, maybe some syndicated shows will air on the weekends instead of at 3 am on ketv or kmtv.


on a side note: I am hoping Cheaters airs on KXVO or KPTM finally.

still baffled as to why Omaha Nebraska has never aired the show.

additional channels to be added to time warner in HD (although no specific start date listed): CBS College Sports, Speed, Food Network, Travel Channel, Disney XD, Biography, AMC, Lifetime Movie Network, Fox Business, and The Weather Channel. PPV Events HD also was also listed in the "inDemand" section...don't know if this is on-demand events or actual live events

I have now taken 6.2 OFF of my guide menu. I just never watch Olympics reruns or any of the other old sports they show.

If they ever do change, could someone please update this forums so I will know to add it back to my guide data list.

I am so sick of the 2008 olympics channel. I wish 620 was back to what it used to be. a independent channel that aired 90's tv shows and canadian dramas on the weekends.

at least with the cw dissolving the sunday lineup, maybe some syndicated shows will air on the weekends instead of at 3 am on ketv or kmtv.


on a side note: I am hoping Cheaters airs on KXVO or KPTM finally.

still baffled as to why Omaha Nebraska has never aired the show.

I have now taken 6.2 OFF of my guide menu. I just never watch Olympics reruns or any of the other old sports they show.

If they ever do change, could someone please update this forums so I will know to add it back to my guide data list.

I know it's not the most popular thing for a lot of people... personally, I'm not big on the Olympic sports either. That's why I pay for ESPN, MLB Network, NFL Network, etc. Though I do know of a few people who say that 6.2 is their favorite channel available over-the-air, so obviously they do still have a fan base. :)

additional channels to be added to time warner in HD (although no specific start date listed): CBS College Sports, Speed, Food Network, Travel Channel, Disney XD, Biography, AMC, Lifetime Movie Network, Fox Business, and The Weather Channel. PPV Events HD also was also listed in the "inDemand" section...don't know if this is on-demand events or actual live events

Is this in addition to the ones you mentioned a couple weeks ago, or are these instead of the other ones. Hoping it's in addition to them. Having 20 or so more HD channels would be great!

this is in addition to the ones i mentioned a couple weeks ago

cox 745 now is showing FSN nonHD and HD

I have now taken 6.2 OFF of my guide menu. I just never watch Olympics reruns or any of the other old sports they show.

If they ever do change, could someone please update this forums so I will know to add it back to my guide data list.

I will let you know.

I think News for you could be put on 6.3. I know other cities have multiple sub-channels.

PBS and ION and TBN all have multiple sub-channels, as does some ethinc or shopping themed broadcast stations in bigger cities.


BTW:

I suspect with This TV and MNTV being on channel 42.2 ,sooner or later

anyone think KKAZ channel 24 will end up becoming a Telemundo or a Univision station down the line or some other channel

look what I found on youtube. anyone remember this? I loved that promo for KXVo when it first started back in 95.


KXVO-TV 1995 station promo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XEoit4P4vuw

anyone think KKAZ channel 24 will end up becoming a Telemundo or a Univision station down the line or some other channel

Highly unlikely to no chance at all, as Pappas owns part of the Azteca America network as well as their own TuVision brand. I would guess that no Pappas station will ever carry a competing network such as Telemundo or Univision.

look what I found on youtube. anyone remember this? I loved that promo for KXVo when it first started back in 95.


KXVO-TV 1995 station promo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XEoit4P4vuw

Wasn't in Omaha, but I remember when the WB and Pappas both had their "mojo working." Happier times for them...Mr. McCall wants his CW back.

Highly unlikely to no chance at all, as Pappas owns part of the Azteca America network as well as their own TuVision brand. I would guess that no Pappas station will ever carry a competing network such as Telemundo or Univision.

i believe you are right. but I wish they would do something with KKAZ other than it being a re-airing on 42.2. maybe turn into a RTN station

since i am doubtful that KMTV will have a RTN station of channel 3.2

i believe you are right. but I wish they would do something with KKAZ other than it being a re-airing on 42.2. maybe turn into a RTN station

Until KKAZ goes digital, programming will need to stay the same on 42.2 and analog 24. Furthermore, at the moment there's no point in converting it to digital since 42.2 has the same programming with a bigger coverage area. An analog station with separate programming would be pointless. Hardly anyone would find it or choose to watch it. Changes to programming on KKAZ would necessitate either a digital signal to put separate programming on, or retransmission of an existing digital signal in analog (15.2). And I don't envision KKAZ going digital unless there is intent of giving it its own programming, unless it ends up becoming a repeater of the entire channel 42 multicast -- 42.1 and 42.2.

Any word on when/if Cox will be adding Big Ten Network HD?

Any word on when/if Cox will be adding Big Ten Network HD?

since we don't have the SD version I say no.

KOLN/KGIN appears to be close to going to officially HD with newscast as evidenced by the 10/11 HD symbol during their newscast...appears they are still somewhat in a transition right now especially since it appears they are in the process of changing their graphics package somewhat as well

and their weather graphics look pretty awesome in HD

10/11 is going fully HD today.
http://www.1011now.com/home/headlines/52883667.html

[QUOTE=JoelWNelson;16974446]10/11 is going fully HD today.


i saw that too...i can't wait to get home and see what it looks like tonight! anyone seen it yet?!?!

[QUOTE=JoelWNelson;16974446]10/11 is going fully HD today.


i saw that too...i can't wait to get home and see what it looks like tonight! anyone seen it yet?!?!

I wish they were still on UHF so I could have a chance at reception in Omaha!

Looks pretty good in HD. Unfortunately, I prefer 8's news. Hope they go HD soon, but I'm not holding my breath...

[QUOTE=lincolnHD;16974761]

I wish they were still on UHF so I could have a chance at reception in Omaha!

Great news, Lincoln gets local hd news! I also wish Koln was available in
Omaha, I have never understood why Lincoln stations are not available in Omaha, when Omaha's stations are available in Lincoln? With Lincoln (much smaller tv market than Omaha) having local news in hd this makes the Omaha tv market look way behind, although Kmtv deserves some credit for 16x9 news.

Its been awhile since Cox has added more hd, I have a wish list:
Weather channel Hd
EspnU hd
Cbs college sports hd
Big 10 network hd
Hdnet
Nba tv hd
Nhl network hd
Msnbc hd
EspnNews hd

Looks pretty good in HD. Unfortunately, I prefer 8's news. Hope they go HD soon, but I'm not holding my breath...

not likely anytime soon...they don't even have HD overlays for their weather alerts...and haven't shown any development of even moving towards HD


[QUOTE=JoelWNelson;16974835]

Great news, Lincoln gets local hd news! I also wish Koln was available in
Omaha, I have never understood why Lincoln stations are not available in Omaha, when Omaha's stations are available in Lincoln? With Lincoln (much smaller tv market than Omaha) having local news in hd this makes the Omaha tv market look way behind, although Kmtv deserves some credit for 16x9 news.

probably because cox doesn't want to carry the additonal channels (excuse probably is bandwidth...common cable answer) and directv/dish only carry the stations designated for the market...and while there is a gap (omaha is 76 and lincoln is 106)...its not a huge amount especially once you get below 25-30...and i think it helps that KOLN/KGIN covers a majority of the state and has been a news leader overall in the state...i don't think it soo much as what omaha isn't doing, but what rather 10/11 is doing

Part of the reason the Omaha channels are carried on cable in the Lincoln market, in areas like Lincoln, Seward, York, Beatrice, Crete, etc. is that until the mid-90s, Lincoln only had one local commercial station -- KOLN. Basically, Lincoln and the eastern half of the Lincoln/Hastings/Kearney TV market was just an offshoot of the Omaha market (plus KOLN as *THE* local station). Now the Lincoln market is more defined, especially if you consider the Tri-Cities signals available on satellite, but old habits die hard. 3, 6, and 7 all still have significant viewership in Lincoln. Plus there seems to be a thing about "larger market appeal" where some simply prefer the Omaha signals, thinking there's a more "big city" style (off-topic: not sure how anyone could think that about WOWT news of late) while the opposite would tend to be the case in Omaha. Many Omaha viewers would not likely choose to tune to a Lincoln station due to it being a smaller market. While certainly not applicable to all (I would definitely watch KOLN if it were carried on Cox) there exists among some in Omaha a bit of a disdain for anything outside the Metro...

Finally, the FCC "significantly viewed" list (which dates back to before KLKN signed on) is in play. Cable companies are expected to carry any channel that is on the county's significantly viewed list. Since it dates back to ~1994, that keeps all the Omaha signals on cable lineups. If a small cable provider only has room for one affiliate on each network, then KETV is carried as KLKN is not on the list (last I checked anyway, unless it has very recently been updated).

No Lincoln channels are on the significantly-viewed list for Douglas or Sarpy County. Not sure about Saunders and Cass either. Finally, I believe some of the Omaha stations have exclusivity deals with Cox. Back when there were disputes between Cox and a couple local broadcasters over signal retransmission, Cox had to drop the digital signal and wasn't allowed to bring in a Lincoln signal or national network feed.

Unless I'm mistaken, Cox does carry NHL in HD. And from what I've heard Cox won't look at Weather Channel HD until the Local on the 8's are in HD, and I know some markets are working on that.

Won't get Big 10 network because we don't have the SD channel for it.

I'm diggin your list though. :) Right up there with you.

Its been awhile since Cox has added more hd, I have a wish list:
Weather channel Hd
EspnU hd
Cbs college sports hd
Big 10 network hd
Hdnet
Nba tv hd
Nhl network hd
Msnbc hd
EspnNews hd

Unless I'm mistaken, Cox does carry NHL in HD.


Not in the Omaha market at least.

my name is earl and the office will be airing 5 days a week on kptm starting in the fall

anyone heard anything about any other syndicated shows airing begining next month on any omaha or lincoln stations

Its been awhile since Cox has added more hd, I have a wish list:
Weather channel Hd
EspnU hd
Cbs college sports hd
Big 10 network hd
Hdnet
Nba tv hd
Nhl network hd
Msnbc hd
EspnNews hd

hdNET is supposed to be on the way will not be free.:D

NEBRASKA:
KMTV/3 (Omaha) has upgraded its newscasts to widescreen, becoming the first station in Omaha to offer local news in 16:9 format. Meanwhile, KOLN/10 (Lincoln) has upgraded the graphics on its widescreen newscasts to HD and has renamed its website 1011now.com. (8/11/2009)

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


bf2000 side note:

still no word on what will be done with channel 3.2 that kmtv never uses

BTW:

can you get koln or klkn or any lincoln nebraska or st. joseph missouri channels (aka KQTV)

in the bellevue nebraska area cause a friend of mine someone I know who is moving there is asking

Unless I'm mistaken, Cox does carry NHL in HD. And from what I've heard Cox won't look at Weather Channel HD until the Local on the 8's are in HD, and I know some markets are working on that.

Won't get Big 10 network because we don't have the SD channel for it.

I'm diggin your list though. :) Right up there with you.

I really could care less if the local on the 8's are in hd, or even if they are missing from the weather channel hd, I just want the channel in hd. If a person wants the locals on the 8's the sd version is available.

After over two months of trying to troubleshoot why I could no longer get TVGOS (TV station listing or schedule) on my Panny DMR-E85H via cable (not cable box-including many calls to Panasonic and hardly any calls back, elevated trouble tickets, etc.), I decided to email Rovicorp (company that replaced Gemstar), call Cox, and then call NET in Lincoln. Still waiting for a response from Rovi, but after the CS agent at Cox did some research and called me back, she said it had something to do with fiber delivery from NET (PBS affiliate). So I called NET and the lady checked on it and called me back today. She said that the TVGOS is available OTA, but they have not figured out a way to deliver it to Cox via fiber. I'm assuming this all stems from the digital transition.
Anyway, currently they don't know when it will be back "online" for me to use. But that's what I have for info on this frustrating subject.
I'm hoping that Rovi will back this story up with an email and perhaps a date.

BTW:

can you get koln or klkn or any lincoln nebraska or st. joseph missouri channels (aka KQTV)

in the bellevue nebraska area cause a friend of mine someone I know who is moving there is asking

I don't know about Lincoln channels in Bellevue, but KQTV out of St. Joe would be highly unlikely in Bellevue as their signal is not very strong. Maybe on a tropo ducting day like today there might be a chance if the antenna were pointed SSE, but why would a Belleviewer (just coined that term) have their antenna pointed that way normally? I guess if there is not a null to the rear of your antenna you might pick KQTV off the back side if pointed at the Omaha antenna farm, but essentially, the answer is no for St. Joe.

P.S. Billie, thanks for being more stingy with your space bar lately. Your voice (inside my head as I read your posts) sounds much more... lucid.

Fox ONdemand might be comming to cox's myprimetime ondemand, but CBS has no plans no wounder they are third place.

Are any of the my prime time on demands in HD?

Are any of the my prime time on demands in HD?

ABC and NBC have select programming in HD in the myprimetime ondemand area.

JUST IN OVERNIGHT: Citadel seeks fill-in UHF translator for KLKN in Lincoln

The application (http://fjallfoss.fcc.gov/cgi-bin/ws.exe/prod/cdbs/forms/prod/prefill_and_display.pl?Application_id=1326637&Service=LD&Form_id=346&Facility_id=11264) calls for a 3.2 kW directional Channel 31 transmitter in Lincoln. Lincoln and most of its immediate county would be covered, according to this map (https://fjallfoss.fcc.gov/prod/cdbs/forms/prod/getattachment_exh.cgi?exhibit_id=782363&formid=346&q_num=5110). Everyone else in the market will have to tune them in on channel 8.

All four of Citadel's DT stations are VHF right now (in fact, their Des Moines and Rock Island stations are low-VHF), and all are seeking similar translator authorizations.

JUST IN OVERNIGHT: Citadel seeks fill-in UHF translator for KLKN in Lincoln

The application (http://fjallfoss.fcc.gov/cgi-bin/ws.exe/prod/cdbs/forms/prod/prefill_and_display.pl?Application_id=1326637&Service=LD&Form_id=346&Facility_id=11264) calls for a 3.2 kW directional Channel 31 transmitter in Lincoln. Lincoln and most of its immediate county would be covered, according to this map (https://fjallfoss.fcc.gov/prod/cdbs/forms/prod/getattachment_exh.cgi?exhibit_id=782363&formid=346&q_num=5110). Everyone else in the market will have to tune them in on channel 8.

All four of Citadel's DT stations are VHF right now (in fact, their Des Moines and Rock Island stations are low-VHF), and all are seeking similar translator authorizations.

cool.

Des Moines, Iowa/Ames WOI-TV 5 (59)
Rock Island, Illinois (Quad Cities) WHBF-TV 4 (58) CBS
Sioux City, Iowa KCAU-TV 9 (30)

are BTW the 3 other citadel stations.

After over two months of trying to troubleshoot why I could no longer get TVGOS ... So I called NET and the lady checked on it and called me back today. She said that the TVGOS is available OTA, but they have not figured out a way to deliver it to Cox via fiber. I'm assuming this all stems from the digital transition.
Anyway, currently they don't know when it will be back "online" for me to use. But that's what I have for info on this frustrating subject.
I'm hoping that Rovi will back this story up with an email and perhaps a date.

I have an LG32LX1D with TVGOS in Omaha. Same problem. Went thru LG service troubleshooting with hidden codes via remote et al. The TVGOS provider then called me back about 2 weeks ago and said the problem was no Omaha carrier carried the signal any longer but thought Cox was going to include it on or about August 15.

I can get some NET on the air. Which channel carries the TVGOS signal?

Hi!

I made this posting in the projectors catagory here at avsforum. Since most of the readers in this thread are in driving range of each other, I thought I'd make sure it was heard here as well. I'm talking about a CRT projector.

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Hi!

I've got an Ampro 2000 (7 inch CRT) that was working 2 years ago. Then I moved and took it with me. I hadn't hooked it up until today. The unit used to work pretty well with some variance in brightness over time. Right now I cannot get it to come on. I've got the wired remote and it glows but displays nothing. I've moved on to other projectors but don't want to just send this to the landfill without giving it a chance. Ideally, I'd like to get rid of the whole unit.

I'm in Blair, Nebraska which is 25 miles north of Omaha, Nebraska

Anybody interested? Repair? Parts?

Thanks,

I have an LG32LX1D with TVGOS in Omaha. Same problem. Went thru LG service troubleshooting with hidden codes via remote et al. The TVGOS provider then called me back about 2 weeks ago and said the problem was no Omaha carrier carried the signal any longer but thought Cox was going to include it on or about August 15.

I can get some NET on the air. Which channel carries the TVGOS signal?

Sorry--did not ask which channel, as I don't go that route. Nice that you got TVGOS to call you. Panasonic said they would have them call me--never got one. Still waiting for a reply to the email I sent them last week. Funny, the website states the Cox is up and running with it.
http://digitaltransition.macrovision.com/

Name Cox Cable Omaha - Omaha
Status Known to be working
Description We have confirmed with your cable provider that you should receive TV Guide/Guide Plus+ listings after the digital transition. If you are not receiving listings or if your listings discontinue, please contact your cable provider for more information.

Obviously, they are not in the business of keeping things up-to-date.:(

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

ILLINOIS/IOWA/NEBRASKA:
Citadel Communications has applied to add fill-in digital translators for its four stations, which all moved digital broadcasts from UHF to VHF in June. Citadel says it has received numerous complaints from viewers unable to receive the VHF DTV signals. The applications are as follows:

WHBF/4 (Rock Island): 2.3kW/122m on channel 47

WOI-TV/5 (Ames-Des Moines): 3.2kW/197m on channel 50

KCAU/9 (Sioux City): 2.7kW/49m on channel 30

KLKN/8 (Lincoln): 3.2kW/92m on channel 31
Each translator would transmit from its market's core community. (8/17/2009)


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

How does channel remapping/PSIP work with translator stations? Will KLKN-LD show up as channels 31.1 and 31.2, or 8.1 and 8.2? I know other repeaters such as those operated by NET show the PSIP channel of the source/main station, so what if both come in at the same location? If two signals both remap to the same virtual channel, does this cause problems for the viewer? Or are the TV sets able to map accordingly such as by allowing selection of two 8.1 and 8.2 channels?

Sorry--did not ask which channel, as I don't go that route. Nice that you got TVGOS to call you. Panasonic said they would have them call me--never got one. Still waiting for a reply to the email I sent them last week. Funny, the website states the Cox is up and running with it.
http://digitaltransition.macrovision.com/

Name Cox Cable Omaha - Omaha
Status Known to be working
Description We have confirmed with your cable provider that you should receive TV Guide/Guide Plus+ listings after the digital transition. If you are not receiving listings or if your listings discontinue, please contact your cable provider for more information.

Obviously, they are not in the business of keeping things up-to-date.:(
My Pioneer flaked out this weekend, and it appears that TVGOS was the issue as near as I can tell. I ended up unplugging the TV and disabling the TV Guide function because the Pioneer has known issues with TV Guide malfunctioning and locking up the TV. (Yeah, why would I want to watch TV if TV Guide wasn't available. :confused::confused::confused:)

My Pioneer flaked out this weekend, and it appears that TVGOS was the issue as near as I can tell. I ended up unplugging the TV and disabling the TV Guide function because the Pioneer has known issues with TV Guide malfunctioning and locking up the TV. (Yeah, why would I want to watch TV if TV Guide wasn't available. :confused::confused::confused:)

I have had TVGOS go out at least a half dozen times, but have always managed to get the ship righted. These past few months have been very frustrating, no so much from a recording aspect, but with both Panasonic and TVGOS not being able to help me. I hope it is back soon, as I use it to set up recording of shows from the fall until the spring. My panny lets me scan for stations should I not be able to get TVGOS, so I'm not totally out to lunch. But it is so much easier using TVGOS than VCR+ or manually setting up recordings via time. Oh how I was spoiled!

"Fox 4&17" has rebranded as "FOX NE, KFXL". According to their website, KFXL is also now broadcasting a HD signal, though I haven't received the signal recently to confirm.

They don't appear to be broadcasting on 51.1 in HD yet, but that's really interesting that they have rebranded the whole network to KFXL. Maybe they're planning to move to Lincoln eventually and use the other stations as substations (like 10/11 does with KGIN) and create a competing "network" of stations?

Hope they upgrade the transmitter here in Lincoln soon...but at least this is a move in the right direction.

NEBRASKA:
Pappas Telecasting has rebranded its chain of FOX affiliates in the Lincoln/Tri-Cities market as "KFXL, FOX Nebraska." The stations had been known as "FOX 4&17" before KFXL-TV/51.1 (Lincoln) switched from CW to FOX. The other stations are KTVG/17.1 (Grand Island), KSNB/4.1 (Superior), KHGI/13.2 (Kearney) and KWNB/6.2 (Hayes Center). (8/20/2009)

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

NEBRASKA:
Pappas Telecasting has rebranded its chain of FOX affiliates in the Lincoln/Tri-Cities market as "KFXL, FOX Nebraska." The stations had been known as "FOX 4&17" before KFXL-TV/51.1 (Lincoln) switched from CW to FOX. The other stations are KTVG/17.1 (Grand Island), KSNB/4.1 (Superior), KHGI/13.2 (Kearney) and KWNB/6.2 (Hayes Center). (8/20/2009)

http://northpine.com/broadcast/index.html
You'd think that you could add in KPTM and cut costs even further by running the whole operation as one station statewide.

You'd think that you could add in KPTM and cut costs even further by running the whole operation as one station statewide.

I'm sure Pappas would like to but KPTM & the KFXL stations are in 2 different markets. KPTM may have the rights to certain synidcated shows in the Omaha market that they can't carry in the Lincoln/Tri Cities market.

Not sure when this started, but KLKN now has Dr. Phil in HD.

Not sure when this started, but KLKN now has Dr. Phil in HD.

weird how KLKN has shown nothing at the local level in HD (no HD overlays especially on weather or any newcast related)...but they show dr. phil in HD...wondering if it is some kind of "live" feed that they just re-transmit immediately (similar to the national ABC feed)

Anybody know what has happened to KLKN's signal strength? Ever since the DTV transition I cannot get 8.1 or 8.2 whereas they were at 80+ strength according to my Dish Vip722 prior to DTV day. I am in Pickrell (25 miles S of Lincoln) using a Channel Master 3671 with a CM 7777 pre-amp. I get KOLN/KGIN at 100 every hour of the day and even pull KMTV/WOWT/KETV (65-80 usually) and even KTIV and KMEG(very rarely though). Thanks.

Klkn is not at full power like they were before the switch over. They had more power when they were on UHF before the switch.

I asked why there were not at full power on 8 and they said because of some station in Kansas that is no longer on 8, the FCC would not let them. Sounds like a paper work problem to me.

TO fix this for now,
they are now going to put up a translator station near you. See prev postings.

"KLKN/8 (Lincoln): 3.2kW/92m on channel 31
Each translator would transmit from its market's core community. (8/17/2009)"

Anybody know what has happened to KLKN's signal strength? Ever since the DTV transition I cannot get 8.1 or 8.2 whereas they were at 80+ strength according to my Dish Vip722 prior to DTV day. I am in Pickrell (25 miles S of Lincoln) using a Channel Master 3671 with a CM 7777 pre-amp. I get KOLN/KGIN at 100 every hour of the day and even pull KMTV/WOWT/KETV (65-80 usually) and even KTIV and KMEG(very rarely though). Thanks.

KMTV to looses Regis and Kelly http://www.kmtv.com/Global/category.asp?C=90434&nav=menu550_1

http://www.omaha.com/article/20090824/ENTERTAINMENT/708249847

weird how KLKN has shown nothing at the local level in HD (no HD overlays especially on weather or any newcast related)...but they show dr. phil in HD...wondering if it is some kind of "live" feed that they just re-transmit immediately (similar to the national ABC feed)It could be, but then again, progress often comes in stages. The first stage was live network. Doing weather crawls without dropping back to SD is another stage, and syndication is yet another. Two stations where I live can run school closings over HD and one does HD weather crawls, but none do syndication yet, though at least one is undergoing a rebuild and will be able to soon.

KMTV to looses Regis and Kelly http://www.kmtv.com/Global/category.asp?C=90434&nav=menu550_1

http://www.omaha.com/article/20090824/ENTERTAINMENT/708249847

Not like I'm going to cry about it.

Not like I'm going to cry about it.

then why post?:D

Thanks for the info Scott. Now that tornado season is relatively over it is really a non-issue, as we had to depend on the antenna when the Dish signal gets lost. :(

Cox Omaha's has fallen way behind in hd offerings, I called today and
the rep said she had no info on any new hd offerings. Cox Omaha will always be a second tier provider, there is no reason Cox does not have 80+ hd channel offerings. I wish the city council would pull there franchise. If Omaha had Verizon Fios, Cox would have 80 to 100 hd channels. :mad::mad::mad:

Cox Omaha's has fallen way behind in hd offerings, I called today and
the rep said she had no info on any new hd offerings. Cox Omaha will always be a second tier provider, there is no reason Cox does not have 80+ hd channel offerings. I wish the city council would pull there franchise. If Omaha had Verizon Fios, Cox would have 80 to 100 hd channels. :mad::mad::mad:

What I find strange is cox is done with 1Ghz uprade and still only the IPTV hd and the sub channels have launched since June 12th.:mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad:

Hey, it could be worse...you could have Time-Warner like we do in Lincoln. At least your prices are somewhat competitive (or used to be at least) when Qwest was offering cable service also.

Thanks for the info Scott. Now that tornado season is relatively over it is really a non-issue, as we had to depend on the antenna when the Dish signal gets lost. :(

I would recomend having someone check the way your dish is pointed to make sure the signal is peaking. I have had Dish Network for 11 years and the amount of weather outage is very little. I may see two or three outages a year during heavy rain and the longest might last 4 or 5 minutes. My past history with cable had more outages that I have ever had with Dish, although the cable outages were not often storm related. From the way I read your comment I am guessing you see much more outages.

kxvo changes as of sept. 7

new time for jerry springer and steve wilkos and maury povich

all will air a hour earlier then they do now

wendy williams will air at 2 pm
access hollywood will air at 11 pm


kptm changes as of sept. 7

9 am will air Judge Jeanine Pirro
4 pm will air Bonnie Hunt show

kxvo changes as of sept. 7

new time for jerry springer and steve wilkos and maury povich

all will air a hour earlier then they do now

wendy williams will air at 2 pm
access hollywood will air at 11 pm


kptm changes as of sept. 7

9 am will air Judge Jeanine Pirro
4 pm will air Bonnie Hunt show

where did you get this info? Anything on Regis and Kelly?

I heard the KLKN-31 signal is up and running in Lincoln...

- Trip

I heard the KLKN-31 signal is up and running in Lincoln...

- TripTheir request for a replacement translator now comes up as "granted," so it appears they have the go-ahead from the FCC.

Their request for a replacement translator now comes up as "granted," so it appears they have the go-ahead from the FCC.

It's on the air -- received the signal in Lincoln.

Hey, it could be worse...you could have Time-Warner like we do in Lincoln. At least your prices are somewhat competitive (or used to be at least) when Qwest was offering cable service also.

Yeah no kidding! It is only now getting slightly better but for the price it is still ridiculous. I will settle this time since I have an apartment and can't easily get a LOS for DirecTV, and they also got us ESPNU HD on time for the football season.

That being said, it pisses me off that in one of the biggest college football cities we do not get ESPNU HD on time for the launch last year, EVEN THOUGH nobody else can get it because Time Warner has an exclusive agreement for the first year I believe it was? They provided us with **** HD channels nobody wants but not that?

I remember last Feb, I was going to get DTV installed but we had no line of site for the style of install we needed to do. The main driving force was for the same price before taxes, on DirecTV I would have received 79 HD channels. For the same price on Time Warner? 14. That includes the locals.

where did you get this info? Anything on Regis and Kelly?

zap2it.com 's tv listings for local stations on sept. 7 2009


nothing on regis and kelly

btw:

just saw a promo earlier on kxvo that says it will be airing reruns of the show

cold case on sundays starting in a few weeks

Yeah no kidding! It is only now getting slightly better but for the price it is still ridiculous. I will settle this time since I have an apartment and can't easily get a LOS for DirecTV, and they also got us ESPNU HD on time for the football season.

That being said, it pisses me off that in one of the biggest college football cities we do not get ESPNU HD on time for the launch last year, EVEN THOUGH nobody else can get it because Time Warner has an exclusive agreement for the first year I believe it was? They provided us with **** HD channels nobody wants but not that?

I remember last Feb, I was going to get DTV installed but we had no line of site for the style of install we needed to do. The main driving force was for the same price before taxes, on DirecTV I would have received 79 HD channels. For the same price on Time Warner? 14. That includes the locals.

DTV doesnt show NBC HD as a listing on their site for lincoln. That is a deal buster for me. Anyone know if they do actually broadcast it and just dont have it listed or what is up there?

Watching bits and pieces of preseason Chiefs Football tonight and I need some help understanding why KMTV would not have the game on in HD. There are promos during the game that say brought to you in HD by...... I know that when the game will be replayed on the NFL network it will be in HD, the preseason #1 game was.

On preseason game #2 KMTV carried it in HD. This one ,#3 is not again. Someone please help me understand why they would not be in HD when they originate that way and what is different with the second one that would have had it in HD

Watching bits and pieces of preseason Chiefs Football tonight and I need some help understanding why KMTV would not have the game on in HD. There are promos during the game that say brought to you in HD by...... I know that when the game will be replayed on the NFL network it will be in HD, the preseason #1 game was.

On preseason game #2 KMTV carried it in HD. This one ,#3 is not again. Someone please help me understand why they would not be in HD when they originate that way and what is different with the second one that would have had it in HD

cutting costs no hd and regis and kelly

After over two months of trying to troubleshoot why I could no longer get TVGOS (TV station listing or schedule) on my Panny DMR-E85H via cable (not cable box-including many calls to Panasonic and hardly any calls back, elevated trouble tickets, etc.), I decided to email Rovicorp (company that replaced Gemstar), call Cox, and then call NET in Lincoln. Still waiting for a response from Rovi, but after the CS agent at Cox did some research and called me back, she said it had something to do with fiber delivery from NET (PBS affiliate). So I called NET and the lady checked on it and called me back today. She said that the TVGOS is available OTA, but they have not figured out a way to deliver it to Cox via fiber. I'm assuming this all stems from the digital transition.
Anyway, currently they don't know when it will be back "online" for me to use. But that's what I have for info on this frustrating subject.
I'm hoping that Rovi will back this story up with an email and perhaps a date.


I have an LG32LX1D with TVGOS in Omaha. Same problem. Went thru LG service troubleshooting with hidden codes via remote et al. The TVGOS provider then called me back about 2 weeks ago and said the problem was no Omaha carrier carried the signal any longer but thought Cox was going to include it on or about August 15.

I can get some NET on the air. Which channel carries the TVGOS signal?

Sorry--did not ask which channel, as I don't go that route. Nice that you got TVGOS to call you. Panasonic said they would have them call me--never got one. Still waiting for a reply to the email I sent them last week. Funny, the website states the Cox is up and running with it.
[url removed by pgreenwood]

Name Cox Cable Omaha - Omaha
Status Known to be working
Description We have confirmed with your cable provider that you should receive TV Guide/Guide Plus+ listings after the digital transition. If you are not receiving listings or if your listings discontinue, please contact your cable provider for more information.

Obviously, they are not in the business of keeping things up-to-date.


Last night (8/29/2009) I arrived home to find TVGOS had risen from the ashes in Omaha, Nebraska.

When I turned the TV on (LG32LX1D) I was greeted with a screen that announced two cable services in Omaha were detected -- Cox and Qwest -- which one did I want? (Cox.)

All cable and OTA HD channels are displayed.

Yay!

DTV doesnt show NBC HD as a listing on their site for lincoln. That is a deal buster for me. Anyone know if they do actually broadcast it and just dont have it listed or what is up there?
Directv does have NBC in HD. It's KHAS out of Hastings, but it is HD.

Watching bits and pieces of preseason Chiefs Football tonight and I need some help understanding why KMTV would not have the game on in HD. There are promos during the game that say brought to you in HD by...... I know that when the game will be replayed on the NFL network it will be in HD, the preseason #1 game was.

On preseason game #2 KMTV carried it in HD. This one ,#3 is not again. Someone please help me understand why they would not be in HD when they originate that way and what is different with the second one that would have had it in HD

I don't have any real info on this, but I would speculate that it has something to do with satellite bandwidth. MetroSports (a division of TimeWarner KC) produces the games. I'm still amazed they can do HD at all. For the 1st game, vs. the Texans, it was on opposite several other NFL games, as well as MLB. Metro would have had to get space on a satellite (HD requires way more space than SD) to beam the broadcast the game to the other CTN affils. Heck, even Topeka WIBW-13 showed the game in SD, and being so close to KC (60 mi as the crow flies), you'd figure they could "see" whatever beam was shining on KC from the sat. So I'm guessing they couldn't get bandwidth or couldn't afford it for that game vs. the Texans. KCTV-5 was probably able to show the game in HD as Metro beamed it across the city to their studios, and then beamed it or maybe even sent it over fiber to KCTV (MetroSports used to produce KCTV's nightly sports report).

The 2nd game vs. Minnesota was Favre mania. NFL Network probably paid the sat carriage fee for the game, so both the Vikings network (KXVO) and Chiefs network benefitted or paid a lesser fee. Thus, it was shown in Omaha in HD... on 2 stations.

This 3rd game Sat. faced the same difficulties as the 1st: Sat. night vs. a lot of other games. I would expect this Thurs to be the same situation as most NFL teams are playing Thursday (want to have as much down time before the season opener as possible). But hey, at least you have NFL Network to watch the replays in HD! I did that quite a bit in the '08 preseason: watched the other team's HD broadcast because the CTN broadcast was so fuzzy as to be unwatchable.

On a different topic: does anyone know if the PPV of the Husker game Saturday night is in HD?

Got this from Cox today...

Cox is working to negotiate an agreement to broadcast the Big Ten Network for our customers in Omaha and Iowa. Cox strives to deliver programming that our customers want at a fair and reasonable price. Until now, we have not been unable to reach an agreement that meets these standards. Should we be able to reach such an agreement Cox will carry the Big Ten Network programming. The goal is to have an agreement in place by September 5, 2009, in time for the Iowa vs Northern Iowa game.



If Cox is unable to negotiate a fair and reasonable price for the Big Ten Network programming, customers will still be able to watch man of the major Big Ten football games on channels Cox customers receive – including ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU and ABC.



An announcement will be made as soon as a decision has been made.

I don't have any real info on this, but I would speculate that it has something to do with satellite bandwidth. MetroSports (a division of TimeWarner KC) produces the games. I'm still amazed they can do HD at all. For the 1st game, vs. the Texans, it was on opposite several other NFL games, as well as MLB. Metro would have had to get space on a satellite (HD requires way more space than SD) to beam the broadcast the game to the other CTN affils. Heck, even Topeka WIBW-13 showed the game in SD, and being so close to KC (60 mi as the crow flies), you'd figure they could "see" whatever beam was shining on KC from the sat. So I'm guessing they couldn't get bandwidth or couldn't afford it for that game vs. the Texans. KCTV-5 was probably able to show the game in HD as Metro beamed it across the city to their studios, and then beamed it or maybe even sent it over fiber to KCTV (MetroSports used to produce KCTV's nightly sports report).

The 2nd game vs. Minnesota was Favre mania. NFL Network probably paid the sat carriage fee for the game, so both the Vikings network (KXVO) and Chiefs network benefitted or paid a lesser fee. Thus, it was shown in Omaha in HD... on 2 stations.

This 3rd game Sat. faced the same difficulties as the 1st: Sat. night vs. a lot of other games. I would expect this Thurs to be the same situation as most NFL teams are playing Thursday (want to have as much down time before the season opener as possible). But hey, at least you have NFL Network to watch the replays in HD! I did that quite a bit in the '08 preseason: watched the other team's HD broadcast because the CTN broadcast was so fuzzy as to be unwatchable.

On a different topic: does anyone know if the PPV of the Husker game Saturday night is in HD?

ppv's haven't ever been in HD and it doesn't look like it for these games...but hopefully sooner than later...especially with so many sports fans having HDTV's...heck i'm sure if ya charge another $10 bucks people would pay just to have it in HD

On a different topic: does anyone know if the PPV of the Husker game Saturday night is in HD?
No for the same reasons you listed above regarding the lack of bandwith and in this case the lack of production equipment available on Saturdays and Sundays in the fall.

On a somewhat related note, the Bo Pelini show is now being shot in HD, but WOWT did not broadcast it in HD last night. I don't know if this was a problem on NU's end or on WOWT's.

No for the same reasons you listed above regarding the lack of bandwith and in this case the lack of production equipment available on Saturdays and Sundays in the fall.

On a somewhat related note, the Bo Pelini show is now being shot in HD, but WOWT did not broadcast it in HD last night. I don't know if this was a problem on NU's end or on WOWT's.

neither did KOLN/KGIN...i was hoping they would...but i guess not. I'm guessing KOLN/KGIN would broadcast it in HD before WOWT. Does KETV show it cause i know they shows some syndicated programs in HD?

Is Versus on the Basic or Digital tier on Cox or Both? I just lost Versus on DirecTV and am thinking about getting basic cox for football season.

Is Versus on the Basic or Digital tier on Cox or Both? I just lost Versus on DirecTV and am thinking about getting basic cox for football season.

It is on the Digital Sports & Variety Tier.

btw:

just saw a promo earlier on kxvo that says it will be airing reruns of the show

cold case on sundays starting in a few weeks


also:

dr. oz show will air on ketv starting sept. 14 at 11 am

Is Versus on the Basic or Digital tier on Cox or Both? I just lost Versus on DirecTV and am thinking about getting basic cox for football season.

If you live out west, Qwest carries Versus on their basic package.

Last night (8/29/2009) I arrived home to find TVGOS had risen from the ashes in Omaha, Nebraska.

When I turned the TV on (LG32LX1D) I was greeted with a screen that announced two cable services in Omaha were detected -- Cox and Qwest -- which one did I want? (Cox.)

All cable and OTA HD channels are displayed.

Yay!

Since I didn't want to risk miss not recording a show while TVGOS was not working, I had set up my DVR by setting the time myself and having it detect the channels (like a VCR without VCR Plus). Then I got a message from Panasonic (lo and behold, they really did check on what's up with TVGOS in Omaha after complaining for 2+ months!) that there was a data transmission problem with TVGOS. That was a couple of weeks ago. Then I arrived home yesterday to a message on my machine from Panasonic asking if my TVGOS was working again. So I called Panasonic to verify that they had received positive news that TVGOS was indeed working. They had, so I reset my machine about 6pm last night and this morning the clock on the DVR was synced up with my cable box for the first time in months! So when I get home this evening, I am fully expecting to see my programming page back to normal. I'm stoked!

No for the same reasons you listed above regarding the lack of bandwith and in this case the lack of production equipment available on Saturdays and Sundays in the fall.

On a somewhat related note, the Bo Pelini show is now being shot in HD, but WOWT did not broadcast it in HD last night. I don't know if this was a problem on NU's end or on WOWT's.

cox Omaha does not have an HDPPV channel yet. Also does WOWT have the equipment to brodcast it in HD? wouldn't they need local HD gear first even though Wowt doesn't produce the show.

The second game was on on the NFL network at the same time in HD. IT may have been on the NFL package that is available on on Direct TV. The NFL network I am referring to did not play it live but replayed it later.

I have my doubts that it was bandwidth in this case. The came was in the air in HD since it was shown some places in HD. IT was already up on a bird.


As for the Husker PPV I would guess that there is a less than 1% chance that it will be in HD.


I don't have any real info on this, but I would speculate that it has something to do with satellite bandwidth. MetroSports (a division of TimeWarner KC) produces the games. I'm still amazed they can do HD at all. For the 1st game, vs. the Texans, it was on opposite several other NFL games, as well as MLB. Metro would have had to get space on a satellite (HD requires way more space than SD) to beam the broadcast the game to the other CTN affils. Heck, even Topeka WIBW-13 showed the game in SD, and being so close to KC (60 mi as the crow flies), you'd figure they could "see" whatever beam was shining on KC from the sat. So I'm guessing they couldn't get bandwidth or couldn't afford it for that game vs. the Texans. KCTV-5 was probably able to show the game in HD as Metro beamed it across the city to their studios, and then beamed it or maybe even sent it over fiber to KCTV (MetroSports used to produce KCTV's nightly sports report).

The 2nd game vs. Minnesota was Favre mania. NFL Network probably paid the sat carriage fee for the game, so both the Vikings network (KXVO) and Chiefs network benefitted or paid a lesser fee. Thus, it was shown in Omaha in HD... on 2 stations.

This 3rd game Sat. faced the same difficulties as the 1st: Sat. night vs. a lot of other games. I would expect this Thurs to be the same situation as most NFL teams are playing Thursday (want to have as much down time before the season opener as possible). But hey, at least you have NFL Network to watch the replays in HD! I did that quite a bit in the '08 preseason: watched the other team's HD broadcast because the CTN broadcast was so fuzzy as to be unwatchable.

On a different topic: does anyone know if the PPV of the Husker game Saturday night is in HD?

neither did KOLN/KGIN...i was hoping they would...but i guess not. I'm guessing KOLN/KGIN would broadcast it in HD before WOWT. Does KETV show it cause i know they shows some syndicated programs in HD?
I know KOLN/KGIN has the HD news going, but are they showing any syndicated HD stuff right now? KETV does not show it. The show essentially has one affiliate per city.
cox Omaha does not have an HDPPV channel yet. Also does WOWT have the equipment to brodcast it in HD? wouldn't they need local HD gear first even though Wowt doesn't produce the show.
Cox would add a PPV channel pretty quick if FSN said they planned on producing the PPV's in HD. Like I said earlier, I think it is more of a bandwidth/production equipment issue than anything at this point from FSN's prospective. FSN isn't interested in putting a whole lot into the production for these PPV's.

As for WOWT, i'm still not sure what the deal is there. I think theher than ty have LOST reruns on the weekends that are in HD, but other than that nothing. I guess I'm not sure if it is a case of the technology not being there for them to show syndicated shows or if they get the 4:3 SD versions of shows like jeopardy cheaper and aren't willing to pay for the HD. I'm also not sure on how the shows are being sent out to the local stations from huskervision either.

I know KOLN/KGIN has the HD news going, but are they showing any syndicated HD stuff right now? KETV does not show it. The show essentially has one affiliate per city.

Cox would add a PPV channel pretty quick if FSN said they planned on producing the PPV's in HD. Like I said earlier, I think it is more of a bandwidth/production equipment issue than anything at this point from FSN's prospective. FSN isn't interested in putting a whole lot into the production for these PPV's.

As for WOWT, i'm still not sure what the deal is there. I think theher than ty have LOST reruns on the weekends that are in HD, but other than that nothing. I guess I'm not sure if it is a case of the technology not being there for them to show syndicated shows or if they get the 4:3 SD versions of shows like jeopardy cheaper and aren't willing to pay for the HD. I'm also not sure on how the shows are being sent out to the local stations from huskervision either.

koln/kgin, to my knowledge, isn't showing any syndicated programming in HD...which is kinda strange because they can obviously do HD news...you would think it wouldn't take much more to broadcast syndicated programming. i mean whats the difference between video captured in the field versus programming brought in from a satellite...you have to store that video somewhere?!?!

also, i know time warner is suppose to be adding an PPV HD channel here in the near future...its been listed as a channel that is going to be added, but no specific date mentioned...my guess would be in the next month or two

Omaha to start a $50 Satellite inspection fee

Omaha to start a $50 Satellite inspection fee

I saw that on the news this morning. What is that and what does it really mean? Inspection of what satellites? Never heard of that before.

I saw that on the news this morning. What is that and what does it really mean? Inspection of what satellites? Never heard of that before.

I haven't heard of it either, but would guess it serves the dual purpose of one more source of revenue for the city's coffers, as well as potentially driving people to the city's cable franchise, Cox.

Channel 6 ran a spot on their newscast about replacing the antenna on the Crown Point tower. They will be on their backup transmitter downtown while the work progresses.

Does anyone know if this is 'just an upgrade' or if the old antenna is defective ??


For those of us out in the hinterlands, this is not good news . . .

The "old antenna" that's coming down is designed for channel 6. It will be replaced with a new channel 22 antenna at the top of the tower, now that WOWT is on channel 22.

- Trip

Since I didn't want to risk miss not recording a show while TVGOS was not working, I had set up my DVR by setting the time myself and having it detect the channels (like a VCR without VCR Plus). Then I got a message from Panasonic (lo and behold, they really did check on what's up with TVGOS in Omaha after complaining for 2+ months!) that there was a data transmission problem with TVGOS. That was a couple of weeks ago. Then I arrived home yesterday to a message on my machine from Panasonic asking if my TVGOS was working again. So I called Panasonic to verify that they had received positive news that TVGOS was indeed working. They had, so I reset my machine about 6pm last night and this morning the clock on the DVR was synced up with my cable box for the first time in months! So when I get home this evening, I am fully expecting to see my programming page back to normal. I'm stoked!

Well, just before I went to check my programing on the Panny DVR, I had a power flux at my house (getting them too many times lately). I'm thinking (and hoping) that the flux is the reason why when I turned it on, I had stations listed, but no data. I hope when I get home today that the programing is there. But it's a start.

On a separate note, with this talk of the satellite inspection fee in Omaha (I live in Bellevue), I keep looking at these satellite offers and can't honestly see why I would want to commit to any of them, even with their intro offers. When all is said and done and I have all three of my TVs set up for satellite, there really isn't much of an advantage (pricewise--not counting the ability to get things like NFL Ticket, which only adds to the price). I have a free DVR system (hopefully it works today- and it doesn't have to be HD.)
What it comes down to is personal preference and the ability to get some things cable can't offer--but if you compare apples to apples and work in the discount Cox gives you for bundling, it doens't pay to leave Cox. That said, I sure wish Verizon FiOS would come into town and give them some competition. Just my opinion.

Cox gets Big 10 Network

http://www.kptm.com/global/story.asp?s=11034358

Omaha to start a $50 Satellite inspection fee

Subtitle: City code enforcement staff to begin training for space travel

Seriously, has Omaha had a rash of house fires related to improperly grounded dishes? Or is this to protect "the consumer" from poor installation jobs that result in "$1000s of damage"? I guess I need to ask, is this mandatory or does the consumer request the inspection?

Sattelite Inspection fee? This town is run by a buffoon.

Sattelite Inspection fee? This town is run by a buffoon.
Who would that be?

Sattelite Inspection fee? This town is run by a buffoon.

the council came up with the fee not the buffoon. the real buffoon left the mayors office when Suttle came in.

Oh I doubt it was only the council....I wouldn't be surprised if Cox or Qwest had something to do with it, too... Hope that level of stupidity isn't contagious to Lincoln's council. :(

Here is a long thread just on the $50 Sat Fee. The Video interview was interesting.


http://www.satelliteguys.us/dish-network-forum/186410-50-dish-grounding-inspection-fee-passed-omaha-ne.html

Big Ten Network HD now on Cox channel 750.

On a separate note, with this talk of the satellite inspection fee in Omaha (I live in Bellevue), I keep looking at these satellite offers and can't honestly see why I would want to commit to any of them, even with their intro offers. When all is said and done and I have all three of my TVs set up for satellite, there really isn't much of an advantage (pricewise--not counting the ability to get things like NFL Ticket, which only adds to the price). I have a free DVR system (hopefully it works today- and it doesn't have to be HD.)
What it comes down to is personal preference and the ability to get some things cable can't offer--but if you compare apples to apples and work in the discount Cox gives you for bundling, it doens't pay to leave Cox. That said, I sure wish Verizon FiOS would come into town and give them some competition. Just my opinion.

Last time I compared Cox and satellite, Dish Network and Qwest phone/internet came up about $20 a month cheaper than Cox for what I'd be after. And I've since realized that TeleChoice internet was about twice as fast as what Cox was offering.

Now, I haven't run the numbers lately, but I'd bet it's still cheaper for the most part with satellite TV versus Cox, though there may be a package issue that makes Cox a better deal for some people.

Last time I compared Cox and satellite, Dish Network and Qwest phone/internet came up about $20 a month cheaper than Cox for what I'd be after. And I've since realized that TeleChoice internet was about twice as fast as what Cox was offering.

Now, I haven't run the numbers lately, but I'd bet it's still cheaper for the most part with satellite TV versus Cox, though there may be a package issue that makes Cox a better deal for some people.

we have a package deal with cox where we get free HBO and 10 cents a minute long distance. cox offers channels that dish or direct tv doesn't offer and vicea versa.

Big Ten Network HD now on Cox channel 750.

haven't seen anything in the newspapper or on tv about this. Has anyone?

haven't seen anything in the newspapper or on tv about this. Has anyone?

http://www.omaha.com/article/20090901/SPORTS/709019797

Now if Cox could just get The Mtn. added before basketball season so people in Omaha will get to see the New Mexico/Creighton game in December.

http://whiteandbluereview.com/?p=558

Now if Cox could just get The Mtn. added before basketball season so people in Omaha will get to see the New Mexico/Creighton game in December.

http://whiteandbluereview.com/?p=558

don't believe that they really didn't promote Big 10 plus who's to say one of the cable channels or one of our local subchannels wouldn't pick it up. like KXVO shows ESPN+ programming during basketball season.

http://www.omaha.com/article/20090901/SPORTS/709019797

I meant a big ad or notice on the local cox page like they do when they add other channels.

Now the Big 12 needs to get on the ball and start there own channel.

Well, just before I went to check my programing on the Panny DVR, I had a power flux at my house (getting them too many times lately). I'm thinking (and hoping) that the flux is the reason why when I turned it on, I had stations listed, but no data. I hope when I get home today that the programing is there. But it's a start.

Well, I still do not have any programing. Called Panny and will continue to wait for it to be fixed. I guess I will still be using the VCR Plus to record for a while.:(

haven't seen anything in the newspapper or on tv about this. Has anyone?

I have been hearing radio spots for this.

Now the Big 12 needs to get on the ball and start there own channel.

why? they are already locked into contracts with tv providers

Any body here of when we will get BBC American HD here in Omaha? Or any other channels?

I live just east of lincoln in eagle if you know where that is. Is there an antenna that will get the Omaha and Lincoln channels? A rotor is not an option as Then all tv's will be required to watch stuff on that side
http://www.tvfool.com/?option=com_wrapper&Itemid=29&q=id%3d8ecdf24983c42b

It will be roof mounted. I been told that I can get a VFH facing the lincoln and UFH facing Omaha but then i would lose the Lincoln FOX kfxl or whatever.
I have a Radio Shack antenna that is not listed on their site anymore it alot like http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3767303 . And I can get around 100% omaha or 100% lincoln depending on where it is facing.

Edit - looking to spend around $100 at most.

I live just east of lincoln in eagle if you know where that is. Is there an antenna that will get the Omaha and Lincoln channels? A rotor is not an option as Then all tv's will be required to watch stuff on that side
http://www.tvfool.com/?option=com_wrapper&Itemid=29&q=id%3d8ecdf24983c42b

It will be roof mounted. I been told that I can get a VFH facing the lincoln and UFH facing Omaha but then i would lose the Lincoln FOX kfxl or whatever.
I have a Radio Shack antenna that is not listed on their site anymore it alot like http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3767303 . And I can get around 100% omaha or 100% lincoln depending on where it is facing.

Edit - looking to spend around $100 at most.

Don't worry about the Lincoln FOX. If you can get KPTM (which you will where you are with an outdoor UHF pointed at Omaha), you'll be fine. You are missing NOTHING by not having KFXL at this time (and probably not for a while). Right now, it seems like they're just rebroadcasting a satellite signal on a very low power transmitter that is the same as what they've broadcasting out west. Another bad part is, it's only in SD.

Ok, I guess i was just hoping that every one and a while they would have a different game on that kptm, kind of like what CBS/ABC does every once and a while which is nice. But ya i get kptm at around 98% so it is pretty stable.

I have had some luck with a wide beam type bedspring antenna facing Omaha for 3,6,7,15,26, and 42 and a narrow beam ( <--- ) turned 90 degrees to snag IPTV 36. (I'm north of the metro) If I get far enough north, I have added KCAU (VHF 9) and had that work. (If KLKN8, KOLN10 an NPTV12 were stronger here I would try for them)

If you had the stuff laying around (don't buy anything) you might try a VHF pointed at Lincoln, the bedspring pointed at Omaha, and the narrow beam UHF pointed wherever to snag that one extra UHF digital you want. Use a VHF/UHF splitter/combiner for the bedspring and VHF antennas, and then use a 5-2300MHZ splitter to combine the narrow beam. (High frequency splitters work way better as combiners than do <1000MHz splitters)

No guarantees, but if it worked it would be pretty slick. Patience and a pretty good signal strength meter (some digital converter boxes are so blessed) would be a real help in setting it up. If you have a HiVHF/LoVHF splitter, you can add a VCR or something (security camera) on channel 3 or 4 if you want. I've had better luck in doing complex installs by getting just one part working, then adding one thing at a time and keep checking to see that everything keeps working with the additions.


Generally, adding a UHF (analog) modulator channel works better if it is set several channels higher than the highest digital you get (usually UHF45 for KMTV or UHF49 for KPTH)

Don't kid yourself, this kind of setup ain't easy, and if it doesn't totally work, it may not be obvious what the problem is.

You could 'cheat' too. Use a separate antenna and converter box for that extra Fox channel you want, and put that on channel 3 or 4 in your lineup. It will be low def, but if you have the converter box already, and an extra antenna laying around, it would be 'easy' to try.

Variation:
Use a combo VHF/UHF antenna for Lincoln, and split the VHF and the UHF bands for your two signal feeds; digital VHF 8, 10 and the digital UHF to the converter box.

I attached a screen capture from tonight's airing of Bo Pelini's show on channel 6 (WOWT). It looks like the show is being compressed from 16X9 into 4X3. The attached screen has Huskervision's letter-bars within the televisions letter-bars.

I attached a screen capture from tonight's airing of Bo Pelini's show on channel 6 (WOWT). It looks like the show is being compressed from 16X9 into 4X3. The attached screen has Huskervision's letter-bars within the televisions letter-bars.

yea i could tell that also on KOLN/KGIN that it was compressed...i wonder how long it will be before one of the stations actually shows it in HD...we all know its produced in HD, however somewhere between huskervision and our tv sets we aren't getting the HD version (either huskervision isn't giving the stations the HD version or the stations can't show it in HD)

I'm a relatively new Dish subscriber (6 weeks). Today the signal seems to be dropping out on sat 110. I change channel up then back and it's ok but it seems to be happening every 5 or 10 minutes. I'm getting a signal strength between 68 & 70. There isn't any storm coming and the sky is relatively clear. Is anyone else having problems today?

I'm a relatively new Dish subscriber (6 weeks). Today the signal seems to be dropping out on sat 110. I change channel up then back and it's ok but it seems to be happening every 5 or 10 minutes. I'm getting a signal strength between 68 & 70. There isn't any storm coming and the sky is relatively clear. Is anyone else having problems today?

Since you're so new with Dish, call either Dish directly or your installer and have them come and repoint your dish. I would think it would be at no charge (I think within the first 90 days?). Is it possible there are trees blowing in front of the dish (even at a distance) in your or your neighbor's yard? Just something to check also...

yea i could tell that also on KOLN/KGIN that it was compressed...i wonder how long it will be before one of the stations actually shows it in HD...we all know its produced in HD, however somewhere between huskervision and our tv sets we aren't getting the HD version (either huskervision isn't giving the stations the HD version or the stations can't show it in HD)
The Bo Pelini show was in HD today on Fox Midwest HD, channel 120 on Time Warner Lincoln. Looked Awesome! I just stumbled upon it over the lunch hour, channel surfing. Probably will be re-broadcast.

Ok, I guess i was just hoping that every one and a while they would have a different game on that kptm, kind of like what CBS/ABC does every once and a while which is nice. But ya i get kptm at around 98% so it is pretty stable.

kxvo used to show Big 12 basketball Foxsports channel 47 used to show Big12 football now on versus. ABC/ESPN also has Big12 football.

The Bo Pelini show was in HD today on Fox Midwest HD, channel 120 on Time Warner Lincoln. Looked Awesome! I just stumbled upon it over the lunch hour, channel surfing. Probably will be re-broadcast.

Wow! That is a reason to wait until Tuesday to watch it... I have a season pass set for Bo on FSNMW, but I have it on the SD channel to save space on the DVR... not anymore! Thanks for the tip. I wonder if the footage will be HD for road games.

I cannot believe that channel 6 would choose tonight of all nights to work on their ota feed. Did they not know this was the first nfl game of the season? I only get ota and this is very dissapointing.

replay were not in HD on FSNMWHD today

I cannot believe that channel 6 would choose tonight of all nights to work on their ota feed. Did they not know this was the first nfl game of the season? I only get ota and this is very dissapointing.

are you sure they are working on it and not having problems?

are you sure they are working on it and not having problems?
I'm assuming that channel 6 is still using their backup transmitter downtown. I could get the game on my 50" downstairs, but not my kitchen TV. Both are hooked up to the same antenna, so I'm not quite sure how the 50" could lock into the signal when the kitchen TV couldn't.

I'm assuming that channel 6 is still using their backup transmitter downtown. I could get the game on my 50" downstairs, but not my kitchen TV. Both are hooked up to the same antenna, so I'm not quite sure how the 50" could lock into the signal when the kitchen TV couldn't.

does the kitchen tv has a analog or digital tuner?

... so I'm not quite sure how the 50" could lock into the signal when the kitchen TV couldn't.

Your 50" probably has a better tuner.

Anyone else having trouble pulling in channel 6 (wowt) since yesterday?

Yes. Their "main" transmitter seems to be down, whether intentionally (they were going to do some work on it), or due to a problem. Would be nice if they'd put something about it on their web page, though...

Anyone else having trouble pulling in channel 6 (wowt) since yesterday?

briefly yesterday, but not today I had problems


say, I know I asked this before but any word on the KMTV sub-channel yet

(RTN or MHZ Worldview http://www.mhznetworks.org/mhzworldview


being possible sub-channels on KMTV 3.2?

MHz WorldView is a PBS subchannel. It absolutely will never show up on KMTV.

- Trip

I'm assuming that channel 6 is still using their backup transmitter downtown. I could get the game on my 50" downstairs, but not my kitchen TV. Both are hooked up to the same antenna, so I'm not quite sure how the 50" could lock into the signal when the kitchen TV couldn't. There is a big difference in tuners as my 52" will pick up what my 19" does not. And yes they are dropping out at night at times.