Comcast of Wildwood(Maple Shade) made their changes on Tuesday. They added SpeedHD, F/X-HD and Fox News HD and deleted Channel 201. Channel 57.1 is also now missing from the QAM channel lineup.

Any word on when Willow Grove Comcast will add these?

I am on Comcast-WG, and they were added on the same day they were announced. Chs. 275, 276, and 277, IIRC.

Hey, thanks for that. I watch on the TivoHD and didn't get a message and the channels are unchecked.

I live in South Jersey and I was getting Comcast Sportsnet OTA through my tuner on channel 88.12 but as of Friday night I could no longer get this channel. Does anyone know if it has moved or if it is gone for good?

I live in South Jersey and I was getting Comcast Sportsnet OTA through my tuner on channel 88.12 but as of Friday night I could no longer get this channel. Does anyone know if it has moved or if it is gone for good?

There is no OTA channel 88.12 and Comcast SportsNet is not available OTA and never has been.

If you mean you've been getting it with your TV hooked in to a Comcast cable without a box, that's a different thing and not OTA (no actual "A" involved). You've been getting it over what is called clear QAM.

And yeah, don't expect them to keep that available. They want you to pay for Digital Starter or up to get Comcast SportsNet.

I didn't realize we had new HD channels in South Jersey (Garden State), but there they are, up in the mid 270s. Odd that these channels are segregated from the main block (low 200s) of HD channels. At least FX has some good programming.

Sorry I had it wrong. You are right...my TV has a QAM tuner and I was getting it through that. Is there anyway to find out if this channel is gone for good?

I didn't realize we had new HD channels in South Jersey (Garden State), but there they are, up in the mid 270s. Odd that these channels are segregated from the main block (low 200s) of HD channels. At least FX has some good programming.

That's weird because here in Reading, PA, FX HD is on 193, Fox News on 196 and Speed HD is on 197. Were only a 20 minute drive into a system that has them on much different numbers (Montco, like yours), but bears the same Comcast name and logo.

hello all,

just saw fxhd channel 276 but not 16:9 & looks 420-ish.

Still no guide data for 275 or 276 (speed and fx) in Willow Grove.

Sorry I had it wrong. You are right...my TV has a QAM tuner and I was getting it through that. Is there anyway to find out if this channel is gone for good?

Comcast will never tell you what channels will or won't be available in the clear at any given time. The only way to find out is from other users.

The FCC only requires the channels in Limited Basic to be in the clear. Everything else is up to Comcast to encrypt or not.

hello all,

just saw fxhd channel 276 but not 16:9 & looks 420-ish.

FX HD was in HD this weekend when they were showing Night at the Museum.

I'm sure, like most other channels, not everything they show is in HD. Maybe you just caught them showing some SD content?

Interesting note... Comcast is now passing through PSIP data reliably on HD channels/SD subchannels of WPVI,WCAU,WHYY,WPHL,WTXF,WPSG. KYW not yet, but they were not broadcasting PSIP OTA earlier this week...

I doubt this is a coeincidence.... does something happen on Friday?:) Little things like this, I think cable companies have to comply with by Friday.

And still no FX/Speed/FoxNews in Lower Bucks.

WPPX and WFMZ's HD channels showed up on my system this evening, PSIP'ed to 61-1 and 69-1. No subchannels yet. No listing on the guide yet, probably will show up overnight.

I'd imagine these will remain unencrpyted since they are part of limited basic.

WPPX and WFMZ's HD channels showed up on my system this evening, PSIP'ed to 61-1 and 69-1. No subchannels yet. No listing on the guide yet, probably will show up overnight.

I'd imagine these will remain unencrpyted since they are part of limited basic.

They have to remain unencrypted because a) all of limited basic has to be unencrypted, and b) all OTA channels have to be in limited basic.

I'm getting a new TV tomorrow(Sammy 46B750) and wondering if Comcast has any HD DVR boxes with HDMI? My current box is DVI, and while I do have an DVI-HDMI converter, has there been any new equipment upgrades?
Thanks.

That's all they have, hdmi. They have phased out dvi.

I'm not sure that is true. If you are in an MDU (apartment or condo) you may likely end up with a Phase II (DVI) Motorola DCT-6412. That's what I had less than a year ago. I tried several times to get the phase III to no avail. I was told they were not available to MDU subscribers.

I live in an apartment and just traded my dct 6412 dvi box for a dch3416 at the willow grove office no questions asked

Not all apartment buildings in Philadelphia are on the MDU lineup, and thank your lucky stars if you're not. The MDU lineup is complete crap...still analog (no digital simulcast) for channels 2-99 and about half the HD channels as everyone else in the Philadelphia region. AND they have the nerve to charge the same price!

in Delco, still no fx hd but ION HD is now on 272.

A couple of quick questions:

Has anyone added a new CableCard device in the past 6 months?

Did you pickup the card at a local office and call in the numbers yourself?

If not, did they charge you for the service call?

Thanks.

I'm on Comcast Willow Grove and I called the main Comcast number and they told me to "just drop by my local store and pick them up." When I got there they wouldn't give me one; "This requires a service call" they said and I got pissed and they ended up waiving the service call fee. So, in my area you can't pick it up and if you whine enough they just might waive the service fee. Also, they have yet to charge me a nickel for the card (or the extra outlet) and I'm back up to full rate after a previous "deal" expired.

A couple of quick questions:

Has anyone added a new CableCard device in the past 6 months?

Did you pickup the card at a local office and call in the numbers yourself?

If not, did they charge you for the service call?

Thanks.

I got CableCARDS installed in three TiVoHDs about 10 months ago. I was told a service call was necessary.

Maybe this is a stupid question and I don't know exactly what the bandwith specs are for Comcast in the Pottstown/ Phoenixville area and I don't know how much bandwith a SD digital channel takes up, but maybe if Comcast would get rid of all the duplicate channels they might be able to free up some room. Off the top of my head there are two AMC (63/1??), NFLN (180/7??), NBATV (73?/749), and Cartoon Network (56/126). Is this totally insignificant? What is the purpose of the two channels? I know they added the AMC and Toon channels when they shutdown the analog feeds for them, but they didn't do that with MSNBC?

I got CableCARDS installed in three TiVoHDs about 10 months ago. I was told a service call was necessary.

I'm on Comcast Willow Grove and I called the main Comcast number and they told me to "just drop by my local store and pick them up." When I got there they wouldn't give me one; "This requires a service call" they said and I got pissed and they ended up waiving the service call fee. So, in my area you can't pick it up and if you whine enough they just might waive the service fee. Also, they have yet to charge me a nickel for the card (or the extra outlet) and I'm back up to full rate after a previous "deal" expired.

Thanks for the replies. I was getting conflicting information from 2 different Comcast reps and didn't know who to believe. When you add in all the various anecdotes from message boards and forums on the subject, you really get lost.

I have an appointment with a tech for Wednesday morning. They are charging me $9.95, which I can live with.

Maybe this is a stupid question and I don't know exactly what the bandwith specs are for Comcast in the Pottstown/ Phoenixville area and I don't know how much bandwith a SD digital channel takes up, but maybe if Comcast would get rid of all the duplicate channels they might be able to free up some room. Off the top of my head there are two AMC (63/1??), NFLN (180/7??), NBATV (73?/749), and Cartoon Network (56/126). Is this totally insignificant? What is the purpose of the two channels? I know they added the AMC and Toon channels when they shutdown the analog feeds for them, but they didn't do that with MSNBC?

Totally insignificant. They are only broadcasting them on 1 channel/frequency and remapping that signal to multiple locations in your guide.

in Delco, still no fx hd but ION HD is now on 272.

Same here, in Chester County. ION. Big woop. :eek:

I know Comcast is going to list(in the letter where they try to justify the 5-10% rate hike every year) WFMZ,WPPX,WLVT, and LiveWell as "HD networks we've added to improve your HD choices!" Bullsh*t, 2 of those you were required to add by law, and one was not your choice, it was an ABC corporate decision.

This fall's rate hike is gonna be high, for adding NHL,NBA,NFL,ESPNU all to digital classic. The only new channel we have gotten since last rate hike is MLB Network HD. That's it. Lower Bucks still doesn't have FX/Speed/FoxNews. I wish they would cut the analog out already and get on with reclaimation of 240mhz of bandwidth or so.

Anyone else have Comcast Network/CN8 gone from analog cable? I never saw a notice in my bill about this... assuming it's channel 8 for most other areas as well?

Would be nice if they actually filled channels they remove from analog... we still have plenty of open channels here and room for more HD, but no Comcast has to add them on EVERY system in SE PA at the SAME time:mad:

Yes, a few weeks ago, Comcast Network Ch.8 was removed from Analog, on the Willow Grove system, without notice, as well.

A poster over on the BBR forum (http://www.dslreports.com/forum/r22705205-Philly-Burbs-Going-All-Digital-in-August-September)shared this flyer he got, Comcast is finally going to start dumping analog channels en masse in Aug/Sept.

OP is in Langhorne so this applies to at least Bucks county for now, but everyone keep an eye out for these flyers in the mail soon.

NFL Network HD?

Will this also be moving to a regular tier?

two notes led to this question:

http://www.nfl.com/nflnetwork/story?id=09000d5d81065fa0&template=without-video&confirm=true

By Aug. 1, the NFL Network will be carried throughout Comcast's service areas on a programming package called Digital Classic, which has around 10 million subscribers.

and

http://www.hdsportsguide.com/news/2009/nfl-network-to-broadcast-all-65-pre-season-games-in-hd/

NFL Network to Broadcast all 65 Pre Season Games in HD [most tape delay/12 live games]

A poster over on the BBR forum (http://www.dslreports.com/forum/r22705205-Philly-Burbs-Going-All-Digital-in-August-September)shared this flyer he got, Comcast is finally going to start dumping analog channels en masse in Aug/Sept.

OP is in Langhorne so this applies to at least Bucks county for now, but everyone keep an eye out for these flyers in the mail soon.
AFAIK, there are several Comcast systems in each county in SE PA; (there certainly are in Montgomery Co.) If so, there could be a slight time difference. However, this entire region will change at about the same time, if it follows other regions.

Another person mentioned a system in Chester Co. dropping Analog Expd. Basic, as well.

Anyone in Montgomery Co. get a notice? Specifically, Willow Grove?

I have not. This will require boxes on every outlet. Not good.

Did anyone else see these new channels in the guide in South Jersey on 7/14?

HISHD 217
USADT 222
DSCHD 224
APHD 230

They are gone now. Maybe Comcast is going to add them soon?
Thanks.

lutton-

Yes, NFL network(SD and HD) is moving to digital classic on Aug 1st. You will no longer need to pay extra for the sports pack to get it.

StuJac-

You will need a QAM tuner on every TV. Newer TVs will be able to get channels with their built in QAM tuner. That is, until Comcast gets the waiver from the FCC to turn on privacy mode on the DTAs/QAM channels. THAT is what you should not look forward to. THEN you will need a DTA box on every TV.

Removing analogs only really nails people with like 12 TVs in the house hooked up to cable. Those people, and those who are stuck in the 1990s and do VCR recordings, you would need a DTA box for your VCR. For the casual viewer it isn't that big a deal, you get 2 free with each account.

Removing analogs only really nails people with like 12 TVs in the house hooked up to cable. For the casual viewer it isn't that big a deal, you get 2 free with each account.

I'm in that category; 3 other older tv's that will need a box. Then there's my DVD recorder that will also need it's own box. No biggie; I'll get the 2 free and pay for 2 others.

You will need a QAM tuner on every TV. Newer TVs will be able to get channels with their built in QAM tuner. That is, until Comcast gets the waiver from the FCC to turn on privacy mode on the DTAs/QAM channels. THEN you will need a DTA box on every TV.

I have a QAM tuner box, and I just watched TV with it yesterday. Comcast still doesn't map all Ltd. Basic HD channels here, and they change them sometimes. Some are correct, like 12-1, some aren't, and one has to re-scan channels, and then search for the channels. OK, so a QAM tuner isn't needed for Ltd. Basic HD or SD, but for Expd. Basic SD it could be, but it's worse, none of the channels are mapped, and even if one makes a list, again, they keep changing. So, unless they map them to the old ch. numbers (or use the old frequencies), when they drop Analog, the QAM tuner is practically useless for Expd. Basic SD.

Removing analogs only really nails people with like 12 TVs in the house hooked up to cable. For the casual viewer it isn't that big a deal, you get 2 free with each account.

Here, they said as of this past ~10 Feb., one's account included a choice of Digital Box or DTA plus two more DTAs. So, if one has no boxes, it gives them three. However, for every box one has that is considered an upgrade of each of the three included boxes. So, more than 3 TVs/components, and it is $2 each extra DTA.

10.1 and 6.1 mapping are gone from the Pottstown area from some reason.

IIRC, it is the same on Willow Grove system. I wonder when or if they will leave the mapping of the HD Locals at the correct channels?

WPVI and WCAU moved to channel 8. On a rescan you will need to use 8.1 8.2 until comcast fix's the PSIP mistakes. I suspect that will be after the analog reduction between now and the end of September.

8.1 gives me TCN which is Comcast sports of some sort in 480i. 8.2 is WCAU but it is breaking up very bad.

I went through every channel and could not find WPVI HD. Looks like it is back to OTA for a bit.

TCN is The Comcast Network, Ch. 8 on a Comcast digital box.

I assume the WCAU you found is HD?

How is even possible that WPVI-HD is not there?
I couldn't find it a few days ago either.
Maybe it is not in the clear temporarily?

Yes, the WCAU I found is the HD station but does not come in very good. Signal keeps dropping low

Not sure why WPVI is not available, but I did find ION TV in HD at 74.2 in the clear.

The only ABC HD channel is that sub channel at 8.3 which is LWHD

Only HD channels I get in clear QAM are:

3.1 KYW
8.2 WCAU
8.3 LWHD
12.1 WHYY
17.1 WPHL
23.2 39PBS
29.1 WTFX
57.1 WPSG
74.1 69WFMZ
74.2 ION TV

Yes, the WCAU I found is the HD station but does not come in very good. Signal keeps dropping low

Not sure why WPVI is not available, but I did find ION TV in HD at 74.2 in the clear.

The only ABC HD channel is that sub channel at 8.3 which is LWHD

Only HD channels I get in clear QAM are:

3.1 KYW
8.2 WCAU
8.3 LWHD
12.1 WHYY
17.1 WPHL
23.2 39PBS
29.1 WTFX
57.1 WPSG
74.1 69WFMZ
74.2 ION TV

I realize your problem. Comcast added 8.1 on TCN in the PSIP stream, and since PSIP over rides non-PSIP data, WPVI on chanel 8 mpeg 1 is a lower priority for creating a channel map.
From your tuner /tv standpoint PSIP has higher priority. Until Comcast fixes the PSIP to pass WPVI 6.1, your TV will not get WPVI due to the mapping due to two 8.1 channels.

I realize your problem. Comcast added 8.1 on TCN in the PSIP stream, and since PSIP over rides non-PSIP data, WPVI on chanel 8 mpeg 1 is a lower priority for creating a channel map.
From your tuner /tv standpoint PSIP has higher priority. Until Comcast fixes the PSIP to pass WPVI 6.1, your TV will not get WPVI due to the mapping due to two 8.1 channels.
So, if a channel is being mapped to another number, and if there is a channel at that number as well, the mapped channel takes precedence; is that what you are saying?

Comcast doesn't know how to configure it's QAM channels?:confused::(

Are all QAM tuners like this?

All of the local channels are mapped, correct?

Yeah that sucks QZ1! Here TCN is mapped to 1.12 and is the first digital channel on our lineup. Last I checked our WPVI was on 6-1 and all of the subchannels too. It's physically on 113, but after the digital transition they finally fixed the mapping. Even WPVI in SD digital simulcast is 6-5, although the actual frequency is on channel 75 I believe.

Too bad the QAM tuner doesn't do like 8.1 and 8.1.2 for you or some other kind of setting to ignore the mapping.

So, if a channel is being mapped to another number, and if there is a channel at that number as well, the mapped channel takes precedence; is that what you are saying?

Comcast doesn't know how to configure it's QAM channels?:confused::(

Are all QAM tuners like this?

All of the local channels are mapped, correct?

Basicly WPVI PSIP data is not being passed thru, comcast screwed that up, and no CSR will be able to help you with this, I've already tried a dozen times in the last year.

I am not positive the of the PSIP spec, but I have 2 tuners that act this way, one from Samsung, and one from insigna

mappings for all other channels that don't have a corresponding virtual number are working.

Since Comcast recently moved a SD MUX to channel 14, I have lost service on the 5 SD services on my DTA,
30 TruTV
31 FX
47 History
53 TWC
58 A&E
Once these moved to their new frequency, my DTA map was not updated. Anyone seeing this issue with a DTA. My MOT DVR was updated correctly. Just checking to see if I should replace the DTA, or have comcast update their DTA mappings.

I realize your problem. Comcast added 8.1 on TCN in the PSIP stream, and since PSIP over rides non-PSIP data, WPVI on chanel 8 mpeg 1 is a lower priority for creating a channel map.
From your tuner /tv standpoint PSIP has higher priority. Until Comcast fixes the PSIP to pass WPVI 6.1, your TV will not get WPVI due to the mapping due to two 8.1 channels.

Are they doing this on purpose, to try and get you to get an HD box and not use the TV's tuner? Hmmm.....

I have this exact same problem with WLVT-DT. Both the HD feed and the SD feed are PSIP'ed to 39-1. Unfortunetly my Samsung TV decides that the SD version is the one it will tune. Sometimes if I tune to it it will say HD for a second, then just go blank, and then tune back to the SD version. If Comcast did it right and was consistant, they would use 39-5 for the SD version of WLVT, just like they do for SD KYW,WPVI,WCAU, on 3-5,6-5,10-5, respectively.

My OnAir GT QAM tuner that is hooked up to my PC has no such issues, since you can rename channels and such. It has no problem with 2 channels PSIP'ed to the same value since the mappings are just stored in a channel list on the hard drive.

No changes yet in Bensalem, they haven't put anything on channel 8 yet, or rearranged WPVI/WCAU. Everything still the same, but I'll check often for changes, since they are starting to happen on other systems in the 'burbs.

My mother has a Panny plasma with a QAM tuner and still has Comcast. She lost 6 and 10 and did a rescan and found them on 8.1, 8.2, etc with no PSIP. So she now has 2 8.1 channels which confuses her. What I really hate is that their SD boxes no longer have a signal pass through as I now have to use a splitter first and run a line to the QAM tuner and one to her SD box for her to enjoy the OTA HD tuners. Seems to me that they make things tough so that you get an HD box and pay extra. When the installer put in a new box, he took out my splitter and I now have to do it again. Terrible service.

Are they doing this on purpose, to try and get you to get an HD box and not use the TV's tuner? Hmmm.....

I have this exact same problem with WLVT-DT. Both the HD feed and the SD feed are PSIP'ed to 39-1. Unfortunetly my Samsung TV decides that the SD version is the one it will tune. Sometimes if I tune to it it will say HD for a second, then just go blank, and then tune back to the SD version. If Comcast did it right and was consistant, they would use 39-5 for the SD version of WLVT, just like they do for SD KYW,WPVI,WCAU, on 3-5,6-5,10-5, respectively.

My OnAir GT QAM tuner that is hooked up to my PC has no such issues, since you can rename channels and such. It has no problem with 2 channels PSIP'ed to the same value since the mappings are just stored in a channel list on the hard drive.

No changes yet in Bensalem, they haven't put anything on channel 8 yet, or rearranged WPVI/WCAU. Everything still the same, but I'll check often for changes, since they are starting to happen on other systems in the 'burbs.

Technically a complaint from WPVI should be enough to get it fixed, but WPVI may not have an interest in complaining to comcast. The FCC rules due require cable systems to pass the PSIP data and virtual channel numbers to their customers. A complaint from an end user to the FCC won't work since WPVI is the one that is impacted and only they can file the complaint against this issue.

Basicly WPVI PSIP data is not being passed thru, comcast screwed that up, and no CSR will be able to help you with this, I've already tried a dozen times in the last year.

I am not positive the of the PSIP spec, but I have 2 tuners that act this way, one from Samsung, and one from insigna

mappings for all other channels that don't have a corresponding virtual number are working.

You could head over to dslreports.com and try posting in their Comcast direct support forum. Comcast Steve does a nice job over there communicating with the engineering dept on difficult issues like this.

http://www.dslreports.com/forum/comcastdirect

Did anyone else see these new channels in the guide in South Jersey on 7/14?

HISHD 217
USADT 222
DSCHD 224
APHD 230

They are gone now. Maybe Comcast is going to add them soon?
Thanks.

Those channels, and perhaps another, are up and running on the Garden State Comcast.

In Reading, PA they renamed WPSG 57 to CW-57 on both Ch 14 (SD) and Ch 236 (HD). Isn't this going to screw up series recordings set to the HD channel because the names are the same? They also renamed KYW3 to CBS-3 but luckily Ch 233 still is uniquely labeled CBS-D.

Yes, indeed, any set recording, in a short time, will default to the lower channel number, which is always the SD channel. This the fourth time they have had duplicate channel labels in the Guide, on the Willow Grove, PA system, since 11-04, when I got an HD DVR. First, it was ABC, then ESPN2, then the short time they had CNPH (CN8) simulcast, now CW. It is amazing that unique channel labels is not rule #1 for the person in charge of adding/changing channel labels, at least after the ABC debacle.:(

Since Comcast recently moved a SD MUX to channel 14, I have lost service on the 5 SD services on my DTA,
30 TruTV
31 FX
47 History
53 TWC
58 A&E
Once these moved to their new frequency, my DTA map was not updated. Anyone seeing this issue with a DTA. My MOT DVR was updated correctly. Just checking to see if I should replace the DTA, or have comcast update their DTA mappings.

I was able to fix this issue of a out dated map with an activate from the Digitalnow website. We'll see how these map changes in August and September effect the DTA's that do not respond to billing initializations.

A couple channel moves in Lower Bucks(Bensalem), the mux with WPVI/WCAU and all the subchannels was moved to ch 20, no PSIP mapping. Fortunetly this does not conflict with anything, since there is no broadcast channel 20 in the area(which would be mapped to 20-1 as well, under their most recent naming/mapping practices)

This mux used to be on ch 110 for me. Weird that it being on a lower frequency resulted in pixelation on my PC's QAM tuner, a little movement of the cable fixed it. No problems on the other 2 TVs.

In Reading, PA they renamed WPSG 57 to CW-57 on both Ch 14 (SD) and Ch 236 (HD).

Ch. 236 has now been labeled uniquely as 'CW57D'; that was a fast change for Comcast.;):D

I lost ABC HD and NBC HD on my QAM tuner (not a comcast box)

Can someone tell me what channels they are on?

I am in King of Prussia

I lost ABC HD and NBC HD on my QAM tuner (not a comcast box)

Can someone tell me what channels they are on?

I am in King of Prussia


Same here. Located in Bucks County, PA. Lost 6.1 (ABC HD), 6.2, 6.3, 10.1 (NBC HD), 10.2, and 10.3. Haven't been able to find them yet. Anyone? :confused:

Rescan, they are at 8-1, 8-2, 8-3 etc.

A couple channel moves in Lower Bucks(Bensalem), the mux with WPVI/WCAU and all the subchannels was moved to ch 20, no PSIP mapping. Fortunetly this does not conflict with anything, since there is no broadcast channel 20 in the area(which would be mapped to 20-1 as well, under their most recent naming/mapping practices)

This mux used to be on ch 110 for me. Weird that it being on a lower frequency resulted in pixelation on my PC's QAM tuner, a little movement of the cable fixed it. No problems on the other 2 TVs.

Channels 18,19,20 tend to be a little noisy due to pager and public service interference. The cable could of been kinked in a way that it was acting as an antenna and pulling this noise into the tuner. In fact some area's are so bad that they can't put anything on one of those channels. They sometimes sit there wasted.

In Bucks County, WPVI/WCAU and subchannels moved to ch 20. They put the PSIP mappings back the day after they moved them. Do a rescan and you should find them. One of my TVs has duplicate 6-1,10-1 listings on it's channel map unfortunetly, one for when they were on ch 110, and one from their new location on ch 20.

What cypher pointed out makes sense as to why I am seeing an SNR that is not quite as good(high 20s). It's barely enough for my PC QAM tuner to hold a picture that doesn't pixelate/break up. Not sure I like WPVI/WCAU like that if ch 20 is their final resting spot. Fortunetly the TVs seem to pick it up OK.

moved to 35.1 and 35.2 for me in willow grove

Rescan, they are at 8-1, 8-2, 8-3 etc.

I was trying to avoid rescanning, since my TV overwrites my favorites each time I do. I bit the bullet and surprisingly the channels reappeared at the same location (6-1, 6-2, etc). This was Comcast Sellersville, PA.

Still not fixed in Pottstown. Just re-ran scan.

I was trying to avoid rescanning, since my TV overwrites my favorites each time I do. I bit the bullet and surprisingly the channels reappeared at the same location (6-1, 6-2, etc). This was Comcast Sellersville, PA.

I don't like to rescan for the same reason. I had to do it this weekend though, when a rescan of another tv in the house found the channels back at 6-1 etc, but the bedroom tv would not find them until i scanned again. I also take the time to name a lot of the clear channels & that is also lost when i rescan. :(

The bedroom TV has a find channel feature, but it will not accept the entry of any sub-channels. If it did, I would just do the rescan on the living room TV, which we watch through the box & then just "find" those channels on the bedroom TV.

I do like CSN on 8-1 though. When the Phillies are on the West Coast, I can watch 6 innings before bed & wake up to catch the last 3 on the replay, while I get ready for work. :D The only problem is that sometimes they cut out entire innings to fit the game into the time allotted.

A couple channel moves in Lower Bucks(Bensalem), the mux with WPVI/WCAU and all the subchannels was moved to ch 20, no PSIP mapping. Fortunetly this does not conflict with anything, since there is no broadcast channel 20 in the area(which would be mapped to 20-1 as well, under their most recent naming/mapping practices)

In lower Bucks as well, I got burnt by this last Saturday night, on my Linux Mythtv/DVR setup which uses an HD-Homerun QAM tuner. For my system, I have to manually edit a database entry to change the channel/transport setting. Didn't know anything had changed until I tried to watch the failed recording of NBC's Kings. Fortunately the HD-Homerun companion software will do a channel scan and report valid channels (and the PSIP data), and I was able to quickly find the remap.

Haven't looked back through the recent postings, but FYI, because the DTA's can't do decryption, Comcast is broadcasting in-band the channel mapping info (for the enhanced SD channels only, unfortunately doesn't include the HD ones) for their use, which can also be parsed by a Linux open-source software called scte65scan. (Google for it if interested.) This in-band info allows the DTA to immediately respond to a change in channel map, instead of the blank screen you get needing to manually rescan with your TV. This software is not much good for your TV, but for anybody doing their own custom DVR, this is really useful. The in-band data is already being sent, I parsed it on Sunday night.

Anyone have any idea if other channel moves are in the works between now and September when the analog drop becomes official?

Where is MSNBC now in King of Prussia?

just plain regular definition msnbc.

Where is MSNBC now in King of Prussia?

just plain regular definition msnbc.

You are catching up with the rest of Montco, analog has been removed and MSNBC SD is only available with a Digital adapter (DTA), or Digital cable box. (DCT, DCH, DCX)
For me off of the Pottstown headend the analog channel was removed to provide a 16QAM updstream for DOCSIS 3.0

Really, what was the analog channel number? Upstream can only be 5~42 MHz, unless they changed diplex filters in every single amplifier and redid the combining network at the headend. Are you sure you don't mean 256QAM downstream DOCSIS 3.0 channel?

Still no 6.1 in Pottstown.... maybe next month... oh wait that is tomorrow!!! ;)

Spped HD, FX HD and Fox News HD were added today in NE Philly on channels 275, 276 and 277 respectively.

I noticed today there was an article in the BCT (http://www.phillyburbs.com/news/local/courier_times/courier_times_news_details/article/28/2009/august/07/comcast-users-need-adaptor.html)about Comcast removing analogs from Lower Bucks systems. No new information.

No recent changes, just about a week and a half away from the start of analog reclaimation, woohoo!

May have been mentioned already but when did comcast add the MLb net to the $5 sports package?

4 or 5 months ago i tried to add mlb but it was part of digital preferred, which i don't subscribe to.

May have been mentioned already but when did comcast add the MLb net to the $5 sports package?

4 or 5 months ago i tried to add mlb but it was part of digital preferred, which i don't subscribe to.

July 31st, when they added ESPNU, they rearranged a bunch of the sports channels. The S&E Pack is a nice bargain now for Digital Starter subscribers.

well he also said that football will be moving to digi preferred sometime soon.
I guess that was part of the agreement comcast made with the NFL.

spped hd, fx hd and fox news hd were added today in ne philly on channels 275, 276 and 277 respectively.


Great :D

Any word on MSNBC-HD and/or BBC-HD?

Anyone?

thx

New Jersey Network on clear QAM? I found NJN2 with a scan on my HDHomeRun. Is the main channel in clear QAM? --in HD, I mean...

New Jersey Network on clear QAM? I found NJN2 with a scan on my HDHomeRun. Is the main channel in clear QAM? --in HD, I mean...

Over in PA, we do not get NJN in HD, only SD. NJ side is probably different, I'm guessing they get NJNHD instead of WLVT39(Allentown) in HD, which I get. I believe both sides have WHYYHD.

They also have NJN mapped incorrectly as 23-2 on my system, and NJN2 is at 82-5 or something, right in the middle of cable channels, no PSIP.

On the topic of PBS, I find it interesting that we get WNET-13(SD only) out of NYC, mapped to 13-1, but it is not on any Comcast channel lineups, nor on the cable boxes... with all the subchannels there are a rediculous amount of PBS channels, 9 by my count.

Anyone in Lower Bucks(or any other suburbs) seen the first wave of analog channels go dark? Still waiting here in Bensalem... "around" 8/18 is fading fast.

Anyone in Lower Bucks(or any other suburbs) seen the first wave of analog channels go dark? Still waiting here in Bensalem... "around" 8/18 is fading fast.

The placards are up in Comcast of Maple Shade.

Also, I don't believe there is an NJN-HD. It's like WYBE. Probably not going to change anytime soon either, since they broadcast from 3 different locations, Camden, Trenton and New Brunswick.

The placards are up in Comcast of Maple Shade.

Also, I don't believe there is an NJN-HD. It's like WYBE. Probably not going to change anytime soon either, since they broadcast from 3 different locations, Camden, Trenton and New Brunswick.

Perhaps not on cable, but broadcast there is. Some shows are HD. I can pick up WNJS where I am with an indoor, and sometimes WNJT if I do some tinkering. All of the WNJN "stations" show the same programming, the main station can and does show HD programming, DT2 is "NJN2", SD only, and DT3 is an audio only feed of their radio station.

The mux of WPVI/WCAU and all their subchannels moved to phyiscal channel 108. I'm happy to see this, channel 20 where it used to be, was more suceptable to interference and had a weaker signal and would cut out from time to time. No issues up on ch 108.

The mux of WPVI/WCAU and all their subchannels moved to physical channel 108. I'm happy to see this, channel 20 where it used to be, was more suceptable to interference and had a weaker signal and would cut out from time to time. No issues up on ch 108.
Yes, unfortunately I did not find out about the move until the second half of the Eagles/Jaguars last Thursday, when I began watching my HDHomerun recording from the kickoff and found it blank. So much for seeing the debut of Michael Vick. Hopefully this will be that last shuffle for a while.

We were promised the NFL Redzone in HD. It was on 734 and not HD. I'm Comcast Garden State. Did anyone get the Redzone in HD this past weekend. If you did what channel was it on.

This is probably a stupid question but I'm new to the whole "anything that isn't basic cable" world...

I live in Montgomery County (East Norriton/Blue Bell area), and have no problems watching plain ol' FX on channel 31. I also use an EyeTV (Lite) on my iMac, which lets me get all the same channels plus all the QAM goodies. Problem is...I can't find FX on this device. I've found everything else (well, at least everything I want), but the device finds a ton of channels, most of which are encrypted.

Making things harder is that it lists everything by frequency (for example, TCM is #1003, 238Mhz). Does anyone know where FX might be in all this? I used to get it on this device, and of course now that Sons Of Anarchy is back on I can't use the DVR function on the EyeTV for it anymore. I don't watch much TV (and currently have no other viable recording options available) but this is one of the few shows that I really look forward to seeing...any help would be greatly appreciated!

We were promised the NFL Redzone in HD. It was on 734 and not HD. I'm Comcast Garden State. Did anyone get the Redzone in HD this past weekend. If you did what channel was it on.

I didn't find any HD versions of Redzone. When were we promised HD? Comcast rarely promises anything until they announce the upcoming availability of a channel a few weeks before it appears.

I continue to subscribe to the Sports Package in hopes I will get more HD football for my money but I haven't seen much yet worth the extra cost.

still no redzone hd yet I suppose?

still no redzone hd yet I suppose?

Not in Lower Bucks, then again we never got Speed/FoxNews/FXHD. I don't think anyone will see any new HD channels until they add the large wave of them with analog reclaimation. It's at various stages in the Philly burbs on the PA side.

Toka - FX was one of the recent channels that went digital only. My only thought is that is what may be causing your problem.

my daughter has a comcast dvr and she is noticing audio drops on amc, fx, speed and some others - the hd versions. other hd channels are fine. when viewing a recording the dropouts move around so we think it is a dvr issue but why is it only for those specific channels? (yes, recorded and live versions of those channels have the dropouts while the others do not - weird?!?)

still no redzone hd yet I suppose?

Redzone is live in Pottstown HE today on 2 assignments 274 and 861.
I'm assuming the 800 assignment is where all the new HD's will be going once calvary has been completed before thanksgiving.

Comcast Network HD just came up on Ch 201 and 856.

I had never looked in the 800s, I was surprised to find a few HDs near there:
785 - HDPPV(we never had one before)
856 - TCNHD
861 - RedZone HD
863 - NBATV HD(this is new)

I noticed a few new HD encrypted channels on a QAM scan and did not know what they were, guess I found my answer.

Analog migrations starting in 2 weeks here, I think RedHillKL is right, our HDs will be moving to the 800s once Calvery is done.

Hello All,

What coming on channel 201-HD??

It's supposed to be an overflow channel for Comcast; they can put games on when they can't go on another channel, that's what I heard.

Hello All,

What coming on channel 201-HD??

ten flyers games plus i'm sure its fair share of sixers games

http://flyers.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=498649

thanks guys

is TCN-HD (201) clear QAM again?

is TCN-HD (201) clear QAM again?
Yes, I'm getting it in the clear at 56.1. Not sure how long it'll last though. They also started encrypting Universal HD which was in the clear for quite a while.

According to others, Universal HD had been in the clear since it's inception on Comcast, something like four years. Typically, anything other than Ltd. Basic is not left in the clear for more than a few days or weeks.

TCN-HD, last time it was available, was listed by Comcast as an Expd. Basic channel HD channel, so I would expect it to not be in the clear soon. Yes, I know, TCN in SD is Ltd. Basic, but simulcasts aren't always in the same service, as we have Value Pack SD channels that have HD simulcasts in Expd. Basic.

NFL RedZone free preview? Anyone check it out who hadn't seen it before? It's basically the same as the DirecTV version RedZone Channel. It's HD now, too.

Is it still $5 for the sports pack? That's a very good deal, IMO.

We get TCN-HD in two spots here. One is in the clear, the other is encrypted, but for some reason my PC's OnAirGT can tune it, even though it think it is scrambled. It even says "stream is scrambled" but shows the picture. None of my TV's QAM tuners can get it. We had FoxNews/Speed/FXHD show up awhile back that did this as well(yet still haven't gotten them added to our guide or system). It can't be privacy mode, because it's my understanding that is used for VOD, and the tuner cannot tune any VOD streams. Maybe it's some form of SDV, I dunno. This is the only channel that shows this behavior. The cable box maps to the unencrypted version.

UniversalHD has been in the clear for years and years here, I don't care now that the channel is nothing like it was 2+ years ago. They used to show some good classic movies(Apollo 13, Happy Gilmore) uncut, very few commercials and no bug. Not the case anymore.

Wow, looks like Comcast of Maple Shade is finished with the digital migration. Adding a boatload of new HD channels and moving the entire HD lineup to the 800's. Should be live on Thursday.

http://comcastworldofmore.com/mapleshade/

Wow, looks like Comcast of Maple Shade is finished with the digital migration. Adding a boatload of new HD channels and moving the entire HD lineup to the 800's. Should be live on Thursday.

http://comcastworldofmore.com/mapleshade/

Wow great find, this will probably become the standardized lineup throughout SE PA, just swap NJN with WLVT on the PA side. It's gonna take a long time to untrain myself to not go right to channel 200 when I bring up the guide:p

Wow, looks like Comcast of Maple Shade is finished with the digital migration. Adding a boatload of new HD channels and moving the entire HD lineup to the 800's. Should be live on Thursday.

http://comcastworldofmore.com/mapleshade/

VERY much looking forward to philly getting the same treatment, if and when it ever happens...

It's supposed to be an overflow channel for Comcast; they can put games on when they can't go on another channel, that's what I heard.

It's the HD version of "The Comcast Network" (formerly CN8). As you say, overflow sports will go to this channel, as they have in years past. But it's not a new channel, just an HD simulcast of an existing channel (and the only thing in HD on the channel will be the overflow sports and the sports reruns).

Look for it to disappear again once hockey and basketball seasons are over for the local teams.

It's the HD version of "The Comcast Network" (formerly CN8). As you say, overflow sports will go to this channel, as they have in years past. But it's not a new channel, just an HD simulcast of an existing channel (and the only thing in HD on the channel will be the overflow sports and the sports reruns).

Look for it to disappear again once hockey and basketball seasons are over for the local teams.

Actually I saw an "HD" football game on their last week, they had a game that was being televised by CSS down south. I say "HD" because it looked to be the same bit started picture quality that we've seen with Flyers games on that channel. This saturday there is another SEC college football game scheduled for noon that might be in HD, and CAA/Villanova football games are in 16:9 and have good picture quality for being SD. I hope they put more college hoops games on it this year, as it seems like they are really using it for more and more sports along with CSN overflow.

Which HD channels for Comcast Philadelphia are typically sent as 720p instead of 1080i?

I can manually change HD output resolution on my DCH series box, but there seems to be no easy way to tell what's coming in on a given channel at the moment.

ETA: I presume ABC, FOX, ESPN, and ESPN2 are still 720p, so my question is mainly about the other HD channels.

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Also, are the new DCX series boxes in distribution yet in Center City, and does the new, "native" output resolution function appear to work?
--Bob

Yes, I'm getting it in the clear at 56.1. Not sure how long it'll last though. They also started encrypting Universal HD which was in the clear for quite a while.
Sorry, I was mistaken. Universal HD is still in the clear. It was only moved.

Which HD channels for Comcast Philadelphia are typically sent as 720p instead of 1080i?

I can manually change HD output resolution on my DCH series box, but there seems to be no easy way to tell what's coming in on a given channel at the moment.

ETA: I presume ABC, FOX, ESPN, and ESPN2 are still 720p, so my question is mainly about the other HD channels.

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Also, are the new DCX series boxes in distribution yet in Center City, and does the new, "native" output resolution function appear to work?
--Bob

i don't think there are any others in native 720p besides the ones you listed... if there are, i don't watch em...

also, i live in center city, had my HD DVR switched out a month or two ago and got a DCH, though i only requested that i get one with HDMI

New HD finally coming to Coatesville, PA:

http://www.comcastworldofmore.com/coatesville/

Which HD channels for Comcast Philadelphia are typically sent as 720p instead of 1080i?

I can manually change HD output resolution on my DCH series box, but there seems to be no easy way to tell what's coming in on a given channel at the moment.

ETA: I presume ABC, FOX, ESPN, and ESPN2 are still 720p, so my question is mainly about the other HD channels.
i don't think there are any others in native 720p besides the ones you listed... if there are, i don't watch em...


These channels are in 720p, I think:
MLB Network
ESPN
ESPN2
WPVI
WPVI-2
WXTF
WPHL
National Geographic
A&E
FX
Fox News

These channels are in 720p, I think:
MLB Network
ESPN
ESPN2
WPVI
WPVI-2
WXTF
WPHL
National Geographic
A&E
FX
Fox News
History
ABC Family

i 2nd this as being the list for the 720p channels... nice work

History HD is also 720p.

Does anyone know if TBS HD is available "in the clear" or unencrypted in Cherry Hill (Garden State system)? Our Cable Box's two tuners are both programmed for 9pm tomorrow. Thinking I might have to watch that hour on ch 5 SD...

ABC Family HD is also 720p.

Does anyone know if TBS HD is available "in the clear" or unencrypted in Cherry Hill (Garden State system)? Our Cable Box's two tuners are both programmed for 9pm tomorrow. Thinking I might have to watch that hour on ch 5 SD...

Don't think so, if it is it's by accident.

On a side note, check if one of your shows you are recording at 9PM is availible OnDemand(or the web). If so then you can watch it later at your leisure and record the game.

ABC Family HD is also 720p.

Disney, too.

Everything owned by Disney or Fox is in 720p. A&E is owned in part by Disney, so everything of theirs is in 720p, too.

WPHL is in 720p because it runs programming from MyNetworkTV, which is owned by Fox. When it was WB-17, it was in 1080i.

Nat. Geo and MLB Network do it on their own. Here's a revised list:

MLB Network HD
ABC Family HD
ESPN HD
ESPN2 HD
National Geographic HD
A&E HD
History Channel HD
WPVI
WTXF
WPHL
Disney HD
WPVI-2
SPEED HD E
FX HD
Fox News HD

Pottstown / Red HIll was supposed to start around Oct 13 and Nov 13 to end, but we still have all of our analogs. Has the schedule been pretty accurate for the week, or is this not going to happen this week and we'll be delayed?

Pottstown / Red HIll was supposed to start around Oct 13 and Nov 13 to end, but we still have all of our analogs. Has the schedule been pretty accurate for the week, or is this not going to happen this week and we'll be delayed?

FWIW, Bensalem in Lower Bucks was scheduled for this week, and we did lose the first batch of analogs as promised on Tuesday. They replaced them with a graphic stating that as notified previously, you need a DTA, call 1800 xxx-xxxx to order one.

FWIW, Bensalem in Lower Bucks was scheduled for this week, and we did lose the first batch of analogs as promised on Tuesday. They replaced them with a graphic stating that as notified previously, you need a DTA, call 1800 xxx-xxxx to order one.
looks like yardley and I'm assuming the rest of lower bucks finally got a bunchload of HD channels at the 800s: Speed, FX, Spike, etc. FINALLY!

Disney, too.

Everything owned by Disney or Fox is in 720p. A&E is owned in part by Disney, so everything of theirs is in 720p, too.

WPHL is in 720p because it runs programming from MyNetworkTV, which is owned by Fox. When it was WB-17, it was in 1080i.

Nat. Geo and MLB Network do it on their own. Here's a revised list:

MLB Network HD
ABC Family HD
ESPN HD
ESPN2 HD
National Geographic HD
A&E HD
History Channel HD
WPVI
WTXF
WPHL
Disney HD
WPVI-2
SPEED HD E
FX HD
Fox News HD
Thanks folks!

So the TBS HD coverage of the baseball playoffs is 1080i, correct? And of course the FOX HD coverage is 720p.

Any word on the DCX series Motorola boxes showing in this area yet?
--Bob

New HD finally coming to Coatesville, PA:

http://www.comcastworldofmore.com/coatesville/

And it showed up on time. Everything listed plus a few more here in Chester Springs. Now I just need the TVGOS to update for my cablecard tv.

Has anyone on the Willow Grove system gotten info. on DTAs yet?

Neither myself nor my relatives have, so I don't think anything was sent and lost, but it's possible.

It is baffling to me that so many nearby systems in the suburbs have gone through the digital transition, while it appears we haven't; and we don't know when we will.

I only care, because I know it is a precursor to much more HD.;)

So the TBS HD coverage of the baseball playoffs is 1080i, correct? And of course the FOX HD coverage is 720p.

Yes.

Has anyone on the Willow Grove system gotten info. on DTAs yet?

Neither myself nor my relatives have, so I don't think anything was sent and lost, but it's possible.

It is baffling to me that so many nearby systems in the suburbs have gone through the digital transition, while it appears we haven't; and we don't know when we will.

I only care, because I know it is a precursor to much more HD.;)

They sent me 4 boxes; 2 regular digital boxes and 2 of the "converter" boxes. I spent 2 hours on the phone with them yesterday getting one of the regular digital boxes to work. It did-for 20 minutes.

On another subject; why where we the only system that had the NFL RedZone in sd instead of hd?

The DTAs have been available for Willow Grove since ~mid-Feb., as per the Jan. bill.
However, I chose to get one only recently, when other nearby service areas where requiring them, thinking we would be required soon, but we didn't hear anything.

Are you saying you got notice, or did you get them voluntarily (or a new acct. activation)?
If you got notice, can post the notice, or at least tell me the timetable for the two-phases of Analog removals?
This way, I'll know when those many HD channels will be added, so I can make some TV decisions.

No, they offered them while setting up the internet deal. They said absolutely nothing about a cut-off date. I asked; 'when are you shutting analog off'? and she responded that she didn't know but asked if I wanted some boxes. She sent 4.

Anyone notice that on WPVI HD sometimes near the end of commercials there's a tag in the upper left corner of the screen that I believe says "SM 3" or something to that sort. What does that mean?

Also the quality on WPVI HD has been washed out lately. I think KYW3 has the best HD quality in the Philly region.

Anyone notice that on WPVI HD sometimes near the end of commercials there's a tag in the upper left corner of the screen that I believe says "SM 3" or something to that sort. What does that mean?

Also the quality on WPVI HD has been washed out lately. I think KYW3 has the best HD quality in the Philly region.

WPVI-HD has been washed out since they launched a purported HD channel on HD-2. I haven't checked. Are they still doing that "Live Well" thing in 720p?

Some of the Fox NFL games are pretty bad, and their NFL and MLB studio shows look awful. But other stuff on Fox looks good, so it's obviously not a local broadcast issue.

Also the quality on WPVI HD has been washed out lately. I think KYW3 has the best HD quality in the Philly region.
I have been watching HD for 5 years, and in that time, CBS KYW 3 has always been the best quality. ABC WPVI 6 used to be second; now it is not clear who is. All of this is my opinion, of course.

WPVI-HD has been washed out since they launched a purported HD channel on HD-2. I haven't checked. Are they still doing that "Live Well" thing in 720p?
AFAIK, yes, but they reduced the bitrate a lot, early on, so much so that it faux-HD; which is a good thing in this case. However, with this 'Live Well' channel, as well as the weather radar, it still is too much bitrate loss for ABC-HD, IMO.

Any idea when the World of More is coming to South Jersey (Vineland and Millville)? I see its starting to pop up around NJ in other areas.

Anyone notice a complete a/v freeze on Fox during this Eagles game? There were at least 2 occurrences. It happened through Ch 234, FOX HD, and I also confirmed it happened at the same exact time on analog through the PIP Ch 4 on my TV.

Yes-both on antenna and cable.

Fox 29 froze again 2 or 3 times during tonights World Series. Like a pause or something. I was tuned direct via the QAM tuner (DVR was busy with 2 other programs).

No pixelation, no program lost, it's like an actual pause that resumes without missing any moment of the program. Strange.

I was having audio drop out the last to nights with the World Series. That was only on my Cable boxs SA8300 DVR. It was fine when I would set my TV to antenna over the air.

Anyone notice a complete a/v freeze on Fox during this Eagles game? There were at least 2 occurrences. It happened through Ch 234, FOX HD, and I also confirmed it happened at the same exact time on analog through the PIP Ch 4 on my TV.

Yes I it happen tp me all so. But when I would set my TV to antenna it was fine.
There must be something going on with Comcast.

Fox 29 froze again 2 or 3 times during tonights World Series. Like a pause or something. I was tuned direct via the QAM tuner (DVR was busy with 2 other programs).

No pixelation, no program lost, it's like an actual pause that resumes without missing any moment of the program. Strange.

Same here. The fact there was no pixelation or anything leads me to think it was a problem on FOX's end.

Any word of NEW HD channels in NE/Philly or comcast's World of More starting here?

Question for you guys, I have a DCH3416 from Comcast in Philly. Do you know if the USB ports are powered? I'm asking because I'm buying a device that requires an always on source of power from a USB port.

I imagine the box has the capability, but I know comcast deactivates some ports.

Thanks!

i plug in a mini usb xmas tree every year to my comcast boxes...
there is power on the usbs!

That is both great and hysterical news!

I plan to plug a IR->bluetooth device into it for my ps3. More useful maybe... but not nearly as amusing!

Okay, just to check it out. I plugged my ipod into the USB ports on my DCH-3416. Nothing happened. Didn't seem to take a charge through it. Is this just because the ipod needs a different amount of juice or does that indicate my usb ports are inactive?

Okay, just to check it out. I plugged my ipod into the USB ports on my DCH-3416. Nothing happened. Didn't seem to take a charge through it. Is this just because the ipod needs a different amount of juice or does that indicate my usb ports are inactive?

All USB ports are supposed to have the same standard amount of voltage. I forget the exact amount, but I would think if it didn't charge then its not active. I could be very wrong though.

Well that sucks... I guess I'll be picking up a new ipod AC adapter...

center city/south philly... hooray!

http://www.comcastworldofmore.com/CenterCityandSouthPhiladelphia/CenterCityandSouthPhiladelphia-HDChannelLineup.pdf

wow.........Great for you guys.

Look like some good channels was added.

Hope the rest of philly get them

Off-topic post but since I live in Havertown (couple miles west of the city) I'd like to ask if any of you have good recommendations for local TV repair shops that specifically work on Hitachi RPTV's. I have a 5 year old 46" that decided to move it's red gun an inch to the right with no way of calibrating it back (that I can find myself).

Thanks guys for your help if you can.

center city/south philly... hooray!

http://www.comcastworldofmore.com/CenterCityandSouthPhiladelphia/CenterCityandSouthPhiladelphia-HDChannelLineup.pdf

"On or about November 18" has come and gone (or has it?). Anyone seen these channels at these locations? The ordinary channel lineup tool at Comcast.com doesn't show them.

I would look myself, but I'm on a TiVoHD, which may not have received the lineup update. Anyone with a Comcast box seen this?

Also, what the sell as "new" is not entirely all new. They list HD PPV and HD On Demand as new. They also list The Comcast Network HD as new.

Also interesting that they're running all the news channels in HD except for MSNBC.

Up in Lower Bucks(Bensalem) our new wave of HD is slated to be turned on Dec 2nd. Tues/Wed always seems to be the day of the week they do these things. Last week I did a scan and saw about 90 new channels added(most encrypted), most channels had 3 to a slot, some had 2, so they are all new HD channels.

Philly is missing a slew of channels we are slated to get in Bucks (http://www.comcastworldofmore.com/bensalem/Bensalem-HDChannelLineup.pdf):

MSNBCHD, Fox Buisness, WE tv, ESPNEWS,Tennis,Planet Green, Bio,Fuse,Encore,MGM,IFC,Hallmark Movie, Lifetime Movie.

I've seen mistakes/misprints in these HD fliers before, so I wouldn't put much stock in them till they show up in the guide. The intro page on the site has descriptions of Tennis and ESPNEWS, yet they are not included. But it's interesting there are more than just a couple channels omitted in Center City/South Philly.

What about the NEW HD channels for Northeast Philadelphia???

Philly is missing a slew of channels we are slated to get in Bucks (http://www.comcastworldofmore.com/bensalem/Bensalem-HDChannelLineup.pdf):
This is probably because the city has to keep more channels in analog than most other places (we have quite a few gov't/educational/public access channels). They eat up the bandwidth that other places are able to use for those extra HD channels.

So, the channels are all there. What do we have to do to get Comcast to list them in the online lineup and/or to get Tribune/Zap2It/TiVo to put them in the guide data?

I have and PHD-200 QAM turner which I use with Comcast in central NJ. I get all the networks in HD except KYW. For some reason Comcast doesn't transmit that station unencripted. Does anyone know if the Federal Law on cable transmission covers HD transmission or only SD transmission? I tried contacting Comcast but as usual the people who answer questions have no clue. Thanks.

So, the channels are all there. What do we have to do to get Comcast to list them in the online lineup and/or to get Tribune/Zap2It/TiVo to put them in the guide data?

I have the same question!

I have the same question!

i find it interesting that the "old" HD channels are still there, meaning ESPN, TNT, Palladia, the locals, etc etc etc have duplicates, located in both the 200s & 800s.

i find it interesting that the "old" HD channels are still there, meaning ESPN, TNT, Palladia, the locals, etc etc etc have duplicates, located in both the 200s & 800s.

I got the new 800's the first week in October and the 200's are still live here almost 2 months later. I guess they will be staying up for quite a while...

A message on my Comcast box says that I need to be ready to remap up to 25 channels on 12/9/09. I am in the Kennett Square service area. Does this mean that we will be getting the new HD channels then? I would think the message would also announce that. Perhaps this is just a reshuffling of existing channels in preparation for the addition of new channels?

I think that box message that you referenced means that you are getting the new on-screen guide soon.

http://www.comcast.com/guide/
and
http://www.comcast.net/newguide/

45 New HD channels for Chester County are now up.

http://www.comcastworldofmore.com/chestercounty/ChesterCounty-HDChannelLineup.pdf

what would be the URL for Lansdale area?

thanks

I have the same question!

TiVo figured out the channels were there as of Saturday. I like to think my e-mailing them (on Monday) had something to do with it, but who ever really knows.

It's certainly not because Comcast updated the Comcast.com lineup. They still haven't.

I think that box message that you referenced means that you are getting the new on-screen guide soon.

http://www.comcast.com/guide/
and
http://www.comcast.net/newguide/

So they're making the guide work more like TiVo

Has anyone be able to get the DVR Manager feature to work? It says it is available but the activation fails here in the Kennett Square area.

Yes, I activated it, and so did my relatives. (Comcast of Willow Grove, PA.) However, the vast majority of times we log into our accounts, it is not available for use. The few times it has been available, it has worked in scheduling.

I activated this ~ a week ago & it shows my scheduled recordings but each lists as "title unavailabe". So for me, pretty useless so far.

Just got a Comcast e-mail stating that myDVR was available. I went through the activation process several days ago. Go to Menu>Setup>Remote Access and activate the DVR. Follow the link on the e-mail (http://www.comcast.net/myDVR) to activate.

The actual page for managing the DVR is http://www.comcast.net/tv/rdvr-listings/# Click on the Manage my DVR box for viewing your recordings. Adding a listing requires finding the show, clicking for information, then selecting Record Program.

Unfortunately, the online selections I made have not shown up on the TV DVR schedule. It looks like the myDVR Manager knows what shows are on my DVR schedule but it is not able to upload a schedule to my DVR.

12/13 Update: After a period this morning where myDVR Manager was not available, it is now working. I was successful in remotely scheduling a show and a series. Pretty cool.

I noticed there are AP and Multichannel articles circulating that state the FCC is considering ending the "terrestrial exemption" for TV stations. Basically means CSN Philly would have to share/provide to Directv and Dish Network.

Comcast will stop at nothing to prevent this and pull out all the stops... although the FCC could tie it in as a provision to approving the NBC-Comcast deal...

Has anyone else in South Jersey lost all of their Digital QAM channels? I have had all of the local HD channels and the entire digital expanded basic lineup available in the clear for over a year. Today they all disappeared. The only thing I am left with is the analog versions of channels 2-22. I have rescanned several times. I do not think it is just the normal qam channel reshuffling.

My Moxi DVR is getting all of the correct channels, so it is not an outage. The other thing that has me puzzled is that I received a 2nd DTA on Monday out of the blue. I ordered one back in August and got it within a week. I did not order the one that arrived on Monday and it was sent UPS overnight Air. Why would they send an unrequested DTA using such an expensive shipping method unless they wanted to make sure I had it before they pulled the plug? Lastly, I am a Comcast of Maple Shade subscriber. The "world of more" /project cavalry was completed here over two months ago. If the QAM channels were deleted/encrypted due to a policy change, 2 months seems to be a logical time frame to do it.

I hope this is only a glitch and my QAM channels(at least the local HDs) will return in a day or two, but I am not optimistic.

Rufus, I think your days of unencrypted QAM are over:( The first areas to do this in Washington, at least got message on their STBs about how on so and so date, EVERY tv must be hooked up to a DTA or cable box to get channels above limited basic level of service, aka they were turning on privacy mode/encryption. This day will come for me sometime early next year, as we got our new wave of HD channels about 2 weeks ago.

I'm assuming you have Pace DTAs? Hold the info button on the remote for a couple seconds, and it takes you to a diagnostic screen. Under the line for "DTA Mode" I think it is, it will say "normal operations" if the channels are still unencrypted, and something else, probably "privacy mode" if they have indeed turned on encryption. That should get you your answer.


We got remote DVR scheduling and the A28 guide update last night in Lower Bucks, I know some other areas including northeast Philly got it as well. I tried it out and it actually works, I can see all my scheduled shows to record on the website, and add new ones.

That still doesn't answer why he lost Ltd. Basic HD/SD from clear-QAM. Hopefully, it is just a glitch or they had to change the status of those channels temporarily, while they turned on 'privacy mode' for Expd. Basic SD.

Does anyone know when MyDVRManger is coming to Center City? I haven't seen a new guide yet either.

When I try to login it says "Sorry, myDVR Manager is not available at this time"

Thanks.

What's myDVRManager? Sorry if it's been discussed before. http://**********************/images/100

It allows you to control your comcast dvr over the internet. Beyond that I'm not sure, but you can set recordings, delete, modify series recordings, etc.

Up in Lower Bucks(Bensalem) our new wave of HD is slated to be turned on Dec 2nd. Tues/Wed always seems to be the day of the week they do these things. Last week I did a scan and saw about 90 new channels added(most encrypted), most channels had 3 to a slot, some had 2, so they are all new HD channels.

Philly is missing a slew of channels we are slated to get in Bucks (http://www.comcastworldofmore.com/bensalem/Bensalem-HDChannelLineup.pdf):

MSNBCHD, Fox Buisness, WE tv, ESPNEWS,Tennis,Planet Green, Bio,Fuse,Encore,MGM,IFC,Hallmark Movie, Lifetime Movie.

I've seen mistakes/misprints in these HD fliers before, so I wouldn't put much stock in them till they show up in the guide. The intro page on the site has descriptions of Tennis and ESPNEWS, yet they are not included. But it's interesting there are more than just a couple channels omitted in Center City/South Philly.

i find it interesting that the "old" HD channels are still there, meaning ESPN, TNT, Palladia, the locals, etc etc etc have duplicates, located in both the 200s & 800s.

Delco Aston area must have just updated to add all or most of the 800 HD channels as there are now all mentioned above plus a bunch more.

I just got the first notification of the new HD channels in the 800s via snail mail yesterday. Way to go, tell me almost a month after they are added. Thanks Comcast! If it wasn't for forums like this I wouldn't have any clue.

I gt an email about 3 weeks before this happened.
I found the channels by accident just scrolling through the guide.

But there was a message on my menu aout 3 days after I found the chanels.

Hello all, I just signed up for this forum today and am getting quite a bit of information already. Does anyone know how to find out if these 800-level channels will be available in Wilm. DE anytime soon? Just got HDTV as an early Christmas present and want to get the best bang for the buck.
Thanks.

Bob Peterson

I have not seen anyone post the new HD line-up for Delaware County. See link below. But also - can anyone point me a channel listing I can pick up using a QAM tuner without a box?

http://www.comcastworldofmore.com/delawarecounty/DelawareCounty-HDChannelLineup.pdf

hello all,

any word on new hd channels in the collegeville / pottstown area???

Hey all,

I'm in Old City Philadelphia with Comcast HD-DVR (DCH-3416), and I'm trying to activate the MyDVR manager through the internet. When I go to the website http://www.comcast.net/mydvr I log in, check availability, it says congratulations, it's available, but once I click on activate I get a page saying "Sorry we cannot activate you at this time."

I've spoke with customer service, and two reps said it is active in my zone, and suggested I do a power cycle. No dice. The third sent a signal which made some red lettering pop up on my screen, and after that I seem to have iTV (which doesn't really help me as I don't have comcast phone), but still having the same issue with MyDVR Manager. This last guy said he saw deep in the notes that it's status in my zone is "pending" but clearly that's not what the website says. And frankly the last two reps weren't even familiar with the service until I told them about it.

Any ideas/suggestions?

Hello all, I just signed up for this forum today and am getting quite a bit of information already. Does anyone know how to find out if these 800-level channels will be available in Wilm. DE anytime soon? Just got HDTV as an early Christmas present and want to get the best bang for the buck.
Thanks.

Bob Peterson

PaladinPete-
I have FIOS in North Wilmington, but I haven't been able to find ANYTHING out regarding the analog reclaims and new HD for New Castle County. It's almost as if the schedule does not exist for this area. I know a lot of people in Wilmington city limits that are dying for more HD since the damn mayor refused VZ permission.

Thanks Jeepmatt. I've seen comcast slowly creping south and was hoping they would get to Wilmington sometime soon. The new channels are right over the border in PA (Delco) from me.

I'm in Old City Philadelphia with Comcast HD-DVR (DCH-3416), and I'm trying to activate the MyDVR manager through the internet. When I go to the website http://www.comcast.net/mydvr I log in, check availability, it says congratulations, it's available, but once I click on activate I get a page saying "Sorry we cannot activate you at this time."

it's status in my zone is "pending" but clearly that's not what the website says.

Same thing happened here in the Willow Grove system, when it is indeed 'pending'. Just keep trying, say twice per week, and it should be working soon.

PaladinPete-
I have FIOS in North Wilmington, but I haven't been able to find ANYTHING out regarding the analog reclaims and new HD for New Castle County. It's almost as if the schedule does not exist for this area. I know a lot of people in Wilmington city limits that are dying for more HD since the damn mayor refused VZ permission.
I'm finding this whole Verizon thing bizzare. My area had Verizon lay their lines in August, still no fios availability listed. I'd REALLY like to see this resolved before I have to get boxes for all my sets anyway via Comcast.

I just got the first notification of the new HD channels in the 800s via snail mail yesterday. Way to go, tell me almost a month after they are added. Thanks Comcast! If it wasn't for forums like this I wouldn't have any clue.

Why are a bunch of 2xx channels now cloned in 8xx? if bandwidth is an issue what's the purpose?

Why are a bunch of 2xx channels now cloned in 8xx? if bandwidth is an issue what's the purpose?

Unless I'm much mistaken, cloning channels does not effect bandwidth. They're not broadcasting the same channel two you twice, just two locations on the box are pointed to the same signal. Kinda like a shortcut icon in MS Windows.

Unless I'm much mistaken, cloning channels does not effect bandwidth. They're not broadcasting the same channel two you twice, just two locations on the box are pointed to the same signal. Kinda like a shortcut icon in MS Windows.

Ah, that makes sense. Sure clutters up the guide though.

I still can't use myDVR. I activated it a week ago and can't find a link to take me to myDVR. I try reactivating and it tells me there is a problem.

Ah, that makes sense. Sure clutters up the guide though.

I still can't use myDVR. I activated it a week ago and can't find a link to take me to myDVR. I try reactivating and it tells me there is a problem.

Well the 800s are just HD channels. So you if you want to just browse HD channels go to 801 then page down until you wrap back to 1, and all those channels are HD. I kinda like having them all in one spot with a logical break. Only problem is my series recordings are all set in the 200s and if they eventually get rid of that mapping I gotta reset them.

As for MyDVR, I'm not sure what the deal is where you are. I know it says it take up to 24 hours after activating to work but I'm still not able to activate... though the site likes to tease me by showing "Activating" for a few seconds before flipping to "Cannot Activate You At This Time".

It's a little game we like to play... :/

Well the 800s are just HD channels. So you if you want to just browse HD channels go to 801 then page down until you wrap back to 1, and all those channels are HD. I kinda like having them all in one spot with a logical break. Only problem is my series recordings are all set in the 200s and if they eventually get rid of that mapping I gotta reset them./

I made a channel compendium sheet last night as the Comcast channel listing for me (Sellersville) was seriously lacking in channel info and I see that there are 4 PBS channels not mapped into 8xx: 244, 257, 258 and 262.


As for MyDVR, I'm not sure what the deal is where you are. I know it says it take up to 24 hours after activating to work but I'm still not able to activate... though the site likes to tease me by showing "Activating" for a few seconds before flipping to "Cannot Activate You At This Time".

It's a little game we like to play... :/

According to the Comcast help, you log in, go to tv listings and top right is a myDVR link. Well, I can't find it, I was wondering what others are doing to access it. I 'activated' about 2 weeks ago.

Why are a bunch of 2xx channels now cloned in 8xx? if bandwidth is an issue what's the purpose?

Unless I'm much mistaken, cloning channels does not effect bandwidth. They're not broadcasting the same channel two you twice, just two locations on the box are pointed to the same signal. Kinda like a shortcut icon in MS Windows.
That is correct.

Only problem is my series recordings are all set in the 200s and if they eventually get rid of that mapping I gotta reset them.
No you don't; series recordings are based on channel label, not channel number, just for this type of situation, where they will be changing channel numbers.

According to the Comcast help, you log in, go to tv listings and top right is a myDVR link. Well, I can't find it, I was wondering what others are doing to access it. I 'activated' about 2 weeks ago.

Try http://www.comcast.net/tv/rdvr-listings/# The myDVR control will show as a blue box at the top of the listings.

No you don't; series recordings are based on channel label, not channel number, just for this type of situation, where they will be changing channel numbers.

Wow good to know! But that makes sense with the bug when they used to mislabel the HD counterpart of an SD channel. I guess even if I tell the DVR to record a series on TLC HD on 837, it will pick it up on 225, until 225 goes away.

I was thinking of changing all my recordings to point to the 800's because of the inevitable, but that saves some time now that I don't have to.

Try http://www.comcast.net/tv/rdvr-listings/# The myDVR control will show as a blue box at the top of the listings.

No joy, says unavailable. Can't activate again either although there it says available. The activation was reported as successful 2 weeks ago but nothing since has indicated it is in place.

Wow good to know! But that makes sense with the bug when they used to mislabel the HD counterpart of an SD channel. I guess even if I tell the DVR to record a series on TLC HD on 837, it will pick it up on 225, until 225 goes away.

I was thinking of changing all my recordings to point to the 800's because of the inevitable, but that saves some time now that I don't have to.
Right, and I was going to mention that, but I didn't want to start a tangential topic. But, since you mentioned it, the big problem five years ago for many mos. forward was ABC-HD. Several years ago, ESPN2-HD, and last year TCN-HD.

One would think, after the first mistake, that having a unique channel label, would the first written instruction, for the purpose of adding/labeling channels for the Guide.

No joy, says unavailable. Can't activate again either although there it says available. The activation was reported as successful 2 weeks ago but nothing since has indicated it is in place.

There is an activation site which is »www.comcast.net/mydvr/

That should be a one-time process.

There is a different site/process to schedule your recordings which is this -- go to »www.comcast.net, login with your user name and password, then select TV Listings from the upper left hand side of the main comcast.net home page. Then you should be good to go.

or even simpler - AFTER activation go to »www.comcast.net/tv/rdvr-listings

Got the letter from Comcast last week saying that we are getting the new HD channels 'soon.' This is in the King of Prussia area.

Still waiting...

hello all,

i just spoke to someone (don't know where) and he stated the collegeville area should get the 800 channels in feb. he did not sound to convincing.

Ugh, I still can't activate my DVR for the MyDVR service. Still says it's available, but when I try to activate I get the "sorry can't activate at this time" message. I guess it's still "pending". I was told it would be live for me by X-mas...

grrr.

Any new news for World of More in South Jersey, Vineland area?

Got a message on the Plymouth-Whitemarsh system that the guide update completed. However my DCX3400 config still shows a25. No new 800 HD channels either.

Got a message on the Plymouth-Whitemarsh system that the guide update completed. However my DCX3400 config still shows a25. No new 800 HD channels either.

I recall getting an "update" that was the big deal since it cleared parental control settings, and rebooted the box. Then the actual A28 update happened the next night. I think they sent out the 1st update to reboot the boxes so the update has a smaller chance of failing. Check again tomorrow morning and you might have A28.

I recall getting an "update" that was the big deal since it cleared parental control settings, and rebooted the box. Then the actual A28 update happened the next night. I think they sent out the 1st update to reboot the boxes so the update has a smaller chance of failing. Check again tomorrow morning and you might have A28.

Your correct. The a28 guide showed up this morning. Now just waiting for the new HD channels in the 800s

Anybody have any insight into when MyDVR manager will be available in Center City? When I try to activate on the website it says it's available, but when I click activate, I get Sorry We Can't Activate Your DVR at this Time.

Been happening since before christmas (which is when a CSR told me it would be up). A few weeks ago I called and was told that somewhere deep in the layers of their information it listed the status as "pending".

Does anyone know anything further?

There was an ad in the Pottstown Mercury yesterday that told me World of More is coming to my area on January 14. I'm in Collegeville, PA. And I got A28 guide this AM at home. I will try and remember to scan and post that ad here.

YMMV.

Anyone think it's odd that MSNBC-HD isn't in the World of More lineup, what with a) the Olympics coming, b) all the other channels from NBCU in the lineup, and c) the pending Comcast-NBCU merger?

I asked in the national Comcast thread, and some people in there actually have it. Why not us?

the q,

i hope you are right.

still no new HD in collegeville this morning... this is becoming tiresome

Anyone think it's odd that MSNBC-HD isn't in the World of More lineup, what with a) the Olympics coming, b) all the other channels from NBCU in the lineup, and c) the pending Comcast-NBCU merger?

I asked in the national Comcast thread, and some people in there actually have it. Why not us?

The rest of the 'burbs got MSNBCHD. Philly is missing like 10 HD channels from "world of more" that the rest of the burbs got. I do not know why, i guess it has to do with bandwidth... but up in Bensalem we are only a 750mhz system and got all the HD and have probably 15 6mhz slots that are still empty.

The rest of the 'burbs got MSNBCHD. Philly is missing like 10 HD channels from "world of more" that the rest of the burbs got. I do not know why, i guess it has to do with bandwidth... but up in Bensalem we are only a 750mhz system and got all the HD and have probably 15 6mhz slots that are still empty.

Blech. Could be something to do with all the public access requirements from the franchise agreement with the City.

Phila. School District, Comm. College of Phila., Drexel University, LaSalle University, Government Access, and Public Access is 5 analog channels. How many of those are on the suburban systems?

The rest of the 'burbs got MSNBCHD. Philly is missing like 10 HD channels from "world of more" that the rest of the burbs got. I do not know why, i guess it has to do with bandwidth... but up in Bensalem we are only a 750mhz system and got all the HD and have probably 15 6mhz slots that are still empty.

I'm not seeing it in Willow Grove area *c*. Anyone served by WG have it? I use a Tivo so if it's available I have to add it to my channel list.

Where did they move CBS HD in King of Prussia?

It should be somewhere....

I have a QAM tuner, not a comcast box.

We finally got th 800 hd channels in collegeville pa:)

We finally got th 800 hd channels in collegeville pa:)

Still no 800s HD channels in Plymouth-Whitemarsh

We finally got th 800 hd channels in collegeville pa:)

damn, where do you live in collegeville... my mailing address is collegville (but im more near eagleville) and i still havent got the 800's... i guess we must be on the norristown/phoenixville system... this is frustrating... i got excited when i read that post

800s are up in Pottstown. My HD TiVos don't have anything in the guide yet, but the channels are live.

damn, where do you live in collegeville... my mailing address is collegville (but im more near eagleville) and i still havent got the 800's... i guess we must be on the norristown/phoenixville system... this is frustrating... i got excited when i read that post

I am in Collegeville on the Perkiomen Twp. side and I now have the HD channels in the 800 range, lots of them. They must have shown up overnight.

xxjoexx,

the q & i are neighbors. i'm in Perkiomen Twp also. now i have to condidition myself to use them. no more 200's. i just got the with to use channel 231 for oprah :)

Anyone know how long it usually takes for the guide data to be updated after a big lineup change? I forced a connection on my HD TiVos, but no joy on the guide yet. I'd sure like to get my wishlists and season passes switched over.

Any new news for World of More in South Jersey, Vineland area?

I'm in this area, but I'm not sure what World of More is?

xxjoexx,

the q & i are neighbors. i'm in Perkiomen Twp also. now i have to condidition myself to use them. no more 200's. i just got the with to use channel 231 for oprah :)

Im in lower providence township... nothing yet here... im guessing you were turned on with pottstown and we will be with norristown

Where did they move CBS HD in King of Prussia?

It should be somewhere....

I have a QAM tuner, not a comcast box.


Please can someone help me with this. I am watching regular definition CBS like an idiot.

Please can someone help me with this. I am watching regular definition CBS like an idiot.

Do a QAM scan with your TV's tuner. It should find it. Sometimes you can find channels with the HDHomeRun locator (http://www.silicondust.com/hdhomerun/channels), but it's not always up to date and is hit or miss with many areas.

found it on 115-1

Anyone know how long it usually takes for the guide data to be updated after a big lineup change? I forced a connection on my HD TiVos, but no joy on the guide yet. I'd sure like to get my wishlists and season passes switched over.

I'm pretty sure mine didn't update until I personally submitted lineup information to Tivo.

http://www.tivo.com/setupandsupport/contactsupport/lineup_tool.html

It was a couple of weeks at least.

Comcast STILL hasn't updated the Comcast.com lineup with the new channels in the 800s here in Center City/South Philly, and they've been live since late November or early December. If Comcast doesn't update that, I bet TiVo/Tribune never finds out about the change until a subscriber tells them.

When you submit the information, include a link to the World of More PDF of the new HD lineup in your area, hosted at a Comcast site. Without that, they might not believe you.

Just took a look at NBC's Olympic schedule. Now I'm even more annoyed that I don't have MSNBC in HD.

have any other areas of montco gotten the new HD since last friday?? i still havent gotten it here in the lower prov twp section of collegeville

AP article(s) are circulating today stating that the FCC has voted to close the "terrestrial loophole" exemption that CSN Philly has, allowing them to withold CSN Philly from Directv and Dish Network.

Looks like the checks to the voting members of the FCC from Comcast got lost in the mail.... expect Comcast to fight this to the death in the courts.

If true this is REAL BAD news for comcast

...expect Comcast to fight this to the death in the courts.

Not necessarily; Comcast is in the midst of the NBC acquisition and may want to play nice with the federal agencies.

However, even if the loophole is closed, they still have to negotiate fees, and that issue has already gotten Versus off DirecTV.

Got a notice in the mail yesterday from Comcast, the digital transition date will be "on or around March 31st." for New Castle County Delaware and I should order my free DTAs (2).

Question; I have 4 HD TVs, one with the Moto 3416 DVR, the others using their QAM tuners. Is Comcast offering anything special pricing wise on just plain HDTV boxes or CCs in place of their standard DTA boxes?

I tried their "free" CC several years ago & they charged a $8.95/month a/o additional outlet fee. I'll just keep using the QAMS on my 3 other TVs if this remains the case.

Got a notice in the mail yesterday from Comcast, the digital transition date will be "on or around March 31st." for New Castle County Delaware and I should order my free DTAs (2).

Question; I have 4 HD TVs, one with the Moto 3416 DVR, the others using their QAM tuners. Is Comcast offering anything special pricing wise on just plain HDTV boxes or CCs in place of their standard DTA boxes?

I tried their "free" CC several years ago & they charged a $8.95/month a/o additional outlet fee. I'll just keep using the QAMS on my 3 other TVs if this remains the case.

No "deals" on more HD boxes or CC's. You won't be able to use the QAMs on your other TVs for anything more than basic cable channels and the local HD channels. Right now, all SD digital starter channels are probably unencrypted for you. Once they finish up Calvery and add your new HDs, they'll get encrypted again so you'll need at least a DTA to view them. But that is still many months away for you since they are just starting to deploy DTA boxes to your area.

Enjoy your unencrypted digital starter while you can!

If true this is REAL BAD news for comcast Depends on what your definition of "Bad News" is.

Comcast SportsNet Philadelphia is owned by Comcast. Who benefits from larger distribution of Comcast SportsNet Philadelphia?

Comcast "sells" the channel to other distributors today (RCN, Verizon Fios) that compete with Comcast cable.

If there could be additional distribution of CSN on satellite providers, Comcast SportsNet could also get more money from additional providers AND more money from national and local advertisers. Plus as a bonus, satellite customers may even see more Comcast ads on CSN.

So there could be additional "per-subscriber" dollars coming in from satellite providers every month and there could be additional ad dollars coming in. That may not be enough to cover any gross subscriber loss in the Philly area but I am sure someone at Comcast already has the spreadsheets completed.

So, I would call it "mixed news" for Comcast, if this all comes to fruition. I imagine that there will be additional reviews before CSN Philly is available on a satellite service.

BTW, the landline distribution of this Philly-area sports network was implemented pre-Comcast ownership.

No "deals" on more HD boxes or CC's. You won't be able to use the QAMs on your other TVs for anything more than basic cable channels and the local HD channels. Right now, all SD digital starter channels are probably unencrypted for you. Once they finish up Calvery and add your new HDs, they'll get encrypted again so you'll need at least a DTA to view them. But that is still many months away for you since they are just starting to deploy DTA boxes to your area.

Enjoy your unencrypted digital starter while you can!

Thanks. I guess it was too much to ask trying to "upgrade" the DTAs!! :)

Anyone else lose WPVI-6 HD on QAM in Pottstown, Mont.Co.?

It looks like Comcast has both WPVI HD and Comcast Network both on 8.1? How to you re-map to fix that or can only the Comcast box's do that???

Looks like the guide for the 800s is up in Pottstown.

It looks like Comcast has both WPVI HD and Comcast Network both on 8.1? How to you re-map to fix that or can only the Comcast box's do that???
Some clear-QAM tuners will tune both channels in sequence, others will only tune one; in the case of the latter, there would be no way to re-map the other channel.:(

Loving the new HD channels and 800s lineup here in Plymouth Meeting PA.

Dont know where HBO-HD, SHOWTIME-HD are in the new lineup, cannot seem to locate them.

Also really wish we had DIY-HD . thats the only reason I really have to leave the 800s going forward.

It looks like Comcast has both WPVI HD and Comcast Network both on 8.1? How to you re-map to fix that or can only the Comcast box's do that???

Try entering channel 6.1 or 6.5 directly into your TV. That is where WPVI-DT is on my QAM tuner.

Loving the new HD channels and 800s lineup here in Plymouth Meeting PA.

Dont know where HBO-HD, SHOWTIME-HD are in the new lineup, cannot seem to locate them.

Also really wish we had DIY-HD . thats the only reason I really have to leave the 800s going forward.

I like all the 800's being the hd channels
I hate that QVC has too be stuck right in the middle of the networks.

All the pay channels are still were they were before, HBO starts at 300, not sure about the others.

Try entering channel 6.1 or 6.5 directly into your TV. That is where WPVI-DT is on my QAM tuner.
That only works, if one's Comcast area has mapped ABC-HD to 6.1 (for example); then 8.1 (frequency ch.) and 6.1 (mapped ch.) would work. Here, they only map all of the local channels, sometimes; usually, it is just some of the channels.

It looks like Comcast has both WPVI HD and Comcast Network both on 8.1? How to you re-map to fix that or can only the Comcast box's do that???

I have seen this before, nothing you can do about it. My system had HD WLVT(PBS39) mapped to physical channel 39.1, but the SD version was PSIP'ed to 39.1 as well(physical channel 76-8 or something). Unfortunetly my older Samsung DLP would only pick 1 to tune, and it was the PSIP'ed SD version:mad: But my newer 2008 Panasonic LCD set was able to understand and store 2 different 39.1 channels in it's memory.

So it tends to vary by TV make/model.

Anyone know what the deal is with MyDVR Manager in Center City? Two dates they told me it would be live by, have passed, and still nothing.

We're supposed to be getting the A28 guide this week, which is needed for myDVR. The first update is scheduled for tonight, and the 2nd one should come shortly after that.

We're supposed to be getting the A28 guide this week, which is needed for myDVR. The first update is scheduled for tonight, and the 2nd one should come shortly after that.

what's your source? not that i don't believe you, just wondering where you got the info from