So I just moved from Alpharetta (30009) to Cumming (30040) and MAN did I lose a lot of HD channels, probably about a 1/3rd of em. FX, IFC, Bravo, all gone. Anyone know when Comcast rolls out more HD channels for this area?

Also, I got a CableCard in one TV. When plugged in, some channels only have audio, but when I take it out the same channel now has audio and video. Any ideas what may cause this?

Noticed two new channels last night. I forget the channel number, but there is a dedicated NBA HD channel immediately after the NFL HD channel. Subscription only, like NFL, and I could care less about the NBA, but interesting nonetheless.

The other channel was 848 and was labeled SEC HD or something along those lines. No programming information yet, but when I flipped to it, they were showing the Braves in HD (I was not aware that the Braves had joined the Southeastern Conference ;) ). There was also a message on the box announcing the addition of this channel. Excited about this!

Still waiting for the other 30 or so HD channels. :rolleyes:

Also, we visited my folks in Marietta/East Cobb on Saturday night to celebrate my dad's birthday and watch the Georgia game since they get ESPNU (standard def) and our subscription doesn't include it. As I was flipping around, I noticed that they appeared to have received all of the new HD channels (IFC HD, Bravo HD, etc.) but oddly did not have ESPNU HD, which I thought was part of that bunch.

Noticed two new channels last night. I forget the channel number, but there is a dedicated NBA HD channel immediately after the NFL HD channel. Subscription only, like NFL, and I could care less about the NBA, but interesting nonetheless.

The other channel was 848 and was labeled SEC HD or something along those lines. No programming information yet, but when I flipped to it, they were showing the Braves in HD (I was not aware that the Braves had joined the Southeastern Conference ;) ). There was also a message on the box announcing the addition of this channel. Excited about this!

Still waiting for the other 30 or so HD channels. :rolleyes:

Also, we visited my folks in Marietta/East Cobb on Saturday night to celebrate my dad's birthday and watch the Georgia game since they get ESPNU (standard def) and our subscription doesn't include it. As I was flipping around, I noticed that they appeared to have received all of the new HD channels (IFC HD, Bravo HD, etc.) but oddly did not have ESPNU HD, which I thought was part of that bunch.


i noticed the NBA HD last night also in the 30319 area code..
hopefully the others are on their way sooner than oct 20th which is the supposed (delayed) cutoff..

So I just moved from Alpharetta (30009) to Cumming (30040) and MAN did I lose a lot of HD channels, probably about a 1/3rd of em. FX, IFC, Bravo, all gone. Anyone know when Comcast rolls out more HD channels for this area?

Also, I got a CableCard in one TV. When plugged in, some channels only have audio, but when I take it out the same channel now has audio and video. Any ideas what may cause this?

When I moved from Acworth to Canton, I saw no difference. Now there is a major difference. We have the old "recycled" Scientific Atlanta boxes from Adelphia. Comcast has never thought of upgrading these to Motorola. At the office in Cumming they told me Comcast will probably never update to Motorola boxes because the old Adelphia cable lines are not up to date. They gave me two scenarios that may happen, and that one is more likely than the other.
1. Comcast will update by LATE 2012
2. It will never happen
The rep. told me that the second option will probably be the one that is more likely to happen. She stated that this is because of the cable boxes, and that it will be awful if EVERYBODY had to switch to Motorola. THAT is why I switched to Directv. Much more HD than Comcast, at least in our area.

The other channel was 848 and was labeled SEC HD or something along those lines. No programming information yet, but when I flipped to it, they were showing the Braves in HD (I was not aware that the Braves had joined the Southeastern Conference ;) ). There was also a message on the box announcing the addition of this channel. Excited about this!

Hmmm, thats strange because 848 was already there as FSN, and would have had the braves since it was a Wed. I'm hoping SEC HD might mean they have reached an agreement w/ Peachtree TV for SEC Network games. But thats wishfull thinking.

Also, Tybee, ESPNU is in the Marietta package, its just down a ways, past HBO HD and the others.

I think what folks are seeing is that they have turned on full time Fox Sports HD, and have put Fox Sports South HD on 884 . It appears both are full time stations. Braves last night were on Fox Sports South. An AU/BALL ST replay was on Fox Sports.

Fox Sports was showing an SEC football talk show the other night, that may have lead to some confusion. I also think they will show some SEC football at times during the year live. They do not carry the early SEC game in the ATL area, that is Peachtree TV, and we all know that to this point, Comcast has chosen not to show it in HD Saturday afternoons. They only show the evening SD schedule over their ch 802. :(

I think what folks are seeing is that they have turned on full time Fox Sports HD, and have put Fox Sports South HD on 884 . It appears both are full time stations. Braves last night were on Fox Sports South. An AU/BALL ST replay was on Fox Sports.

Fox Sports was showing an SEC football talk show the other night, that may have lead to some confusion. I also think they will show some SEC football at times during the year live. They do not carry the early SEC game in the ATL area, that is Peachtree TV, and we all know that to this point, Comcast has chosen not to show it in HD Saturday afternoons. They only show the evening SD schedule over their ch 802. :(

That's exactly what it was. I knew something had been added/changed, but I was at work and going from memory (always a mistake). Either the Auburn game or the SEC preview show was on and somehow that made it SEC HD in my mind. :rolleyes: Either way, glad to finally have Fox Sports HD and Fox Sports South HD as distinct channels. Also, this bit of channel shuffling/adding makes it seem like adding all of the other channels is imminent, maybe indicating that they have the bandwidth to play with now.

And I'll let my dad know to scroll further up the dial for ESPNU (he had never watched it before in HD or SD, despite being a big college football fan). We were amused that most of the commercials on ESPNU during the Georgia/ASU game appeared to be for women's products: Cell phone purse, diets, hair products. Not exactly their target audience. Guess you take what you can get when you're essentially "The Ocho."

Is it possible to switch between box models in a market? I got the Scientific Atlanta 8300HD Explorer and it is TERRIBLE. I can't believe something could be WORSE than the Motorola.

*sigh* Dealing with Comcast has been a nightmare. The only reason I signed up was because it was so much cheaper than DirecTV. If I knew the box would be so terrible and the HD lineup so pitiful, and it was going to be such a headache getting the correct price, I wouldn't have bothered.

Is it possible to switch between box models in a market? I got the Scientific Atlanta 8300HD Explorer and it is TERRIBLE. I can't believe something could be WORSE than the Motorola.

*sigh* Dealing with Comcast has been a nightmare. The only reason I signed up was because it was so much cheaper than DirecTV. If I knew the box would be so terrible and the HD lineup so pitiful, and it was going to be such a headache getting the correct price, I wouldn't have bothered.

They have channel lineups, you didn't peruse one before your jumped?

So, the Georgia game is going to be on Peachtree TV this weekend, and probably next weekend as well... any bets on Comcast figuring out how to be competent enough to put it on 802?

So, the Georgia game is going to be on Peachtree TV this weekend, and probably next weekend as well... any bets on Comcast figuring out how to be competent enough to put it on 802?

I'm not sure this is a competence issue - I thought they didn't have an agreement in place to show the PTV games in HD.

The Vandy game could be an ESPNU or FSN South game - let's keep our fingers crossed.

I'm not sure this is a competence issue - I thought they didn't have an agreement in place to show the PTV games in HD.

The Vandy game could be an ESPNU or FSN South game - let's keep our fingers crossed.

Are you trying to say that PTV doesn't want their channel shown 24/7 on Comcast in the HD tier? I simply find that hard to believe. Fact is, it's an OTA channel and I see no reason for it not to be up in the HD tier all the time. UGA/VANDY the following week at the same time, same channel.

Are you trying to say that PTV doesn't want their channel shown 24/7 on Comcast in the HD tier? I simply find that hard to believe. Fact is, it's an OTA channel and I see no reason for it not to be up in the HD tier all the time.


Per the information from Wikipedia below, Peachree's normal programming is broadcast in 4/3 format (rather than 16/9). Maybe Comcast considers that a waste of bandwidth. If it's not in 16 x 9 format, I agree with Comcast. You would think that Time Warner could spring for some decent equipment for some real HD.

"However, it is entirely upconverted and pillarboxed SDTV programming, even for movies. The only exception is Atlanta Braves games, which are in widescreen HDTV."- Wikipedia

Are you trying to say that PTV doesn't want their channel shown 24/7 on Comcast in the HD tier? I simply find that hard to believe. Fact is, it's an OTA channel and I see no reason for it not to be up in the HD tier all the time. UGA/VANDY the following week at the same time, same channel.

Peachtree TV and Comcast do not have an agreement to carry any HD programming other than Braves game. Peachtree is broadcasting SEC games in HD (Uverse, and others do it).

http://support.peachtreetv.com
"Will you broadcast SEC games in HD?
SEC games are shot and aired in native 1080i high definition.
Not all providers carry Peachtree TV in HD. You will need to check with your cable or satellite provider to see if it is available to you.
Please note: Comcast airs Peachtree TV in HD only during Primetime hours for Braves games coverage."

802 is fired up every evening, I believe....Braves or not....I'll double check tonight.

802 is fired up every evening, I believe....Braves or not....I'll double check tonight.

If it is they are not contractually obligated to do so, as if evident by the fact they dont pass guide data (its off air 90% of the time).

That part of the website i posted earlier was updated 9/6/09 so its definately up to date. They will hold showing SEC games and use it as a leverage.

As much as its easy to blame comcast they put up a CSS HD and NFL Redzone each weekend only to take them off every monday or soon there after. Peachtree not coming through during a large % of time is a tactical decision. We all just need to call both comcast and Peachtree and voice our displeasure.

Of course it's moot for the UGA-UT game because it's a 12:30 kick off. :mad:

I'm guessing in the ATL area, us folks with Comcast and TV's with a ATSC tuner, an OTA antenna may be a good option to get the UGA games in HD on PTV.

I'm guessing in the ATL area, us folks with Comcast and TV's with a ATSC tuner, an OTA antenna may be a good option to get the UGA games in HD on PTV.

Does anyone have a link for a recommended OTA antenna?

Got a voice message today from Comcast stating that the cartoon network is going digital on 10/13. I'm in 30318.

Got a voice message today from Comcast stating that the cartoon network is going digital on 10/13. I'm in 30318.

Same thing here in Peachtree City...30269

2ndly, I can't see why it's too much for Comcast and PeachtreeTV to get an agreement together to just TURN ON THE SEC GAME at 12:20 on Saturday's on ch 802 in HD. It's not rocket science.

Does anyone have a link for a recommended OTA antenna?

See link below in my sig.

Just got word from a CR at Comcast that Fayette County will be all digital by the end of Oct.:)

I found a message from Comcast on my answering machine Tuesday evening. The first part was talking over my outgoing greeting, so I didn't catch it, but what I do have references something along the lines of:

"... if you want to receive the cartoon network after this date, you will need a digital converter box for all TVs not connected to a Comcast cable box. To get your digital converter box, call Comcast customer service at ... or visit a Comcast service location."

That's taken from my memory of listening to it twice and trying to figure out what it means. I didn't get a date, and for some reason, it's only referencing cartoon network. I'm in Douglasville, so if anyone got the whole message, or something similar, could you share?

I'm going to try to call Comcast sometime, but I usually don't have the patience to explain to their CS reps what I really need to know and wait for them to call someone who might have a clue what I'm talking about.

Does anyone have a link for a recommended OTA antenna?

It's been posted here before, because I remember getting the idea from this thread, but I built my own antenna from stuff laying around my garage and $5 of gear from Home Depot. I built it as a project and a backup plan in case I decided to ditch Comcast, but when the flooding (or possibly lightning) knocked out my Comcast service for three days, my homemade antenna in the attic worked like a champ, pulling in every OTA channel I expected to see and then some.

Living due west in Douglasville, I just put the antenna on a fixed base, but if you're in town, you might have to add the cost of a servo/controller to dial into the different stations.

Here's the intructions that I followed:
http://uhfhdtvantenna.blogspot.com/

Re an OTA antenna, I know it's off topic, but we have a few football fans on here that might be interested...I don't need one full time, $16.00 RCA indoor antenna (home depot, but I'm sure others have them or something similar) sitting on my front porch pulls in WPCH HD just fine on my Vizio....For what little I need WPCH HD in the daytime, that will get the job done.

PS...message Saturday AM saying 802 will be active for the UGA/UT game.....

I found a message from Comcast on my answering machine Tuesday evening. The first part was talking over my outgoing greeting, so I didn't catch it, but what I do have references something along the lines of:

"... if you want to receive the cartoon network after this date, you will need a digital converter box for all TVs not connected to a Comcast cable box. To get your digital converter box, call Comcast customer service at ... or visit a Comcast service location."

That's taken from my memory of listening to it twice and trying to figure out what it means. I didn't get a date, and for some reason, it's only referencing cartoon network. I'm in Douglasville, so if anyone got the whole message, or something similar, could you share?

I'm going to try to call Comcast sometime, but I usually don't have the patience to explain to their CS reps what I really need to know and wait for them to call someone who might have a clue what I'm talking about.

I had the same issue with the answering machine and called Comcast to get the scoop. Apparently, the Cartoon Network is going all digital sometime very soon (didn't catch the date), so if you are watching it without some sort of digital converter box, either Comcast's standard box, a CableCard, or their new box that they are rolling out in areas converting to digital, you'll need to get one to watch the Cartoon Network. No explanation of why they don't just convert the digital signal back to analog...perhaps it's a licensing thing.

I asked about the broader conversion to digital and addition of more HD channels. In my area, near Brookwood HS, the cutover date is apparently mid-January.

I got the same message (ch.802)! I wonder if it's just for today, or permanant?:)

I got the same message (ch.802)! I wonder if it's just for today, or permanant?:)

I kind of figured that would happen the day after I set up the antenna. Guess I will return it.

OMG they actually did the right thing and activated 802 today, about damn time Comcast. And thanks, but I bet a lot of phone calls from dawg fan HDTV owners had something to do with it....

Yes thank pggraffy and myself as i bought an antenna and just set it up now only to try 802. Oh well.

http://www.ajc.com/business/digital-switch-irks-customers-159528.html?imw=Y



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Comcast Customers ticked at digital switch


By Carrie Teegardin
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

12:40 p.m. Saturday, October 10, 2009

When Comcast began moving some Atlanta neighborhoods this spring to all-digital service, the cable company described the switch as a boon for customers who crave more high-definition channels and faster Internet speeds. The company said in August that complaints from customers were few and far between.

But Comcast customers in the neighborhoods affected so far complained in droves to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution about the switch, which will move through all metro Atlanta neighborhoods by the end of next year.

“All my friends had complaints,” said Deborah Legan, who spent nearly 10 hours on a series of calls with Comcast over two days in August trying to get the new boxes to work with her setup.

Legan, who said she is fully capable of reading diagrams and following directions, described the process as beyond frustrating. “I was in tears, I was angry, I couldn’t eat!” she said.

Legan, who lives in Acworth, said the result of the changeover was a downgrade in service for her.

Many other Comcast customers who contacted the AJC agreed. The customers resoundingly complained about new monthly charges for the required boxes, lousy customer assistance, super-slow channel changing, long lines to pick up equipment and the inability to use digital recorders and VCRs as they had in the past.

After hours on the phone, Legan learned that with the new setup Comcast requires, it is impossible to use her VCR to record programs on multiple channels. In the old world of analog transmission, Legan said, “I was able to go away on vacation and tape everything from ‘Law & Order’ to ‘Divorce Court.’ ”

Comcast knows that not everyone is happy. But the company said this is simply the reality of new technology. Whether it was the first cable box in history or the arrival of CD players after cassettes and eight-tracks, improved technology often makes existing equipment more difficult to use, said Gene Shatlock, senior vice president for Comcast’s Atlanta region.

Cable companies across the nation are converting to digital.

“All of this technology from the digital world continues to eclipse itself at a very rapid rate,” Shatlock said. “That does disrupt those customers that have had a certain type of product for a very long time.”

Shatlock said he understands the frustrations, especially among those whose recording devices no longer fully work with the new boxes. But he said the company must take everyone digital if it wants to remain competitive.

Many customers are happily welcoming the change, he said, because of the improved service, including improved picture quality, more channels and a larger on-demand library.

The changes hit at a time when AT&T is beginning to offer television service in parts of metro Atlanta. The service, which will go head-to-head with existing cable and satellite companies, is placing new pressure on Comcast, which has long dominated the Atlanta market.

Comcast has so far converted about a third of its 800,000 customers in metro Atlanta, most of them in Cobb County, north Fulton and Winder. Customers who already have digital service on all TVs will not have to make any changes.

Comcast’s digital switch has nothing to do with the nation’s migration to digital that occurred this summer. But the close timing created plenty of confusion among Atlanta customers, who had been told that because they were cable customers, the national change would have no impact on them.

The nation’s largest cable operator, Comcast is making its own switch to free up bandwidth.

The Comcast change requires customers who currently get service by plugging the cable line directly into their TVs to add new equipment to continue to get all the channels they are paying for.

Comcast provides free equipment for two or three TVs, depending on a customer’s current set-up. Those with more than three TVs must pay monthly rental fees for additional boxes. The fees are $5.99 for a digital box and $1.99 for a digital adapter.

In most cases, when consumer technologies change, whether for stereo equipment or cellphones, consumers have the choice to keep their current setup. But in this case, the change is not optional for customers who were happy with their service the way it was, said Jeff Kagan, an Atlanta-based telecommunications analyst.

“The company said ‘These are the changes we’re going to make and if you don’t like it you’re not going to have service,’ ” Kagan said.

The AJC heard from dozens of Comcast customers. Among the chief complaints about the change:

Recording device problems: Whether it’s a VCR, DVR, TiVo, or computer-based system for recording shows, the new boxes can get in the way. Most customers with VCRs and their own DVRs will be able to record shows only on the one channel they have tuned in. Most TiVo recorders should be able to change channels, but some will no longer be able to record two shows at once. Recorders and sets that can accommodate a “cable card” should still work well. The latest TiVo equipment uses the cards and avoids the problem entirely.

No more speedy channel surfing: With analog transmission, customers could flip through channels. But with digital, the next channel does not immediately load. Comcast has heard the complaints. “Initially, absolutely no doubt, they don’t like it,” Shatlock said, “especially long-term analog customers.” But, he said, customers eventually adjust by relying on channel program guides instead of flipping.

Loss of features: On many TVs, features like Picture-In-Picture will no longer work when the signal goes through the digital box.

Picture breaks up: Called “pixelation,” this can distort the picture or make the picture freeze into colorful squares. This can be caused by a transmission problem, Comcast said, or by problems with the cable wiring inside the house. For customers experiencing this frequently, wiring may be the problem and a service call might be the only solution. Unless a customer has a Comcast plan for such repairs, the customer may face a charge.

Box is still needed, even with new digital TVs: Some customers wondered why they would need a digital box when they just bought a brand new digital TV. Comcast says that’s the only way to control what customers get on their sets and to make sure they are paying for programming.

Long waits for new equipment: Comcast warns customers repeatedly when the change will hit and offers to mail equipment in advance. But in the neighborhoods switched so far, many customers waited until the last minute and faced long waits at stores to pick up equipment. Comcast said it has extended its Atlanta roll-out by months so fewer customers will be switched at one time, which should mean less waiting at stores.

Customers can also ask that Comcast install the equipment.

Customer service? Customers complained of major frustrations trying to get help, especially if they had a complicated setup. Comcast said it has three call centers in Atlanta that handle 800,000 to 1 million calls a month. But the company said it is working to improve the chances a problem will be resolved with the first call.

Dale Turner, a Cobb County customer, has been trying for weeks to get an answer from Comcast about how he can continue to operate his high-tech set-up. He has five cable lines connected to computers to view and record television programs for himself and for his son, who is in the Army and stationed in Iraq. Those setups now receive only a handful of channels.

So far, he hasn’t been able to get an answer from the company’s customer service line.

Legan, the Acworth customer, thought she would quickly set up her new system on a Sunday afternoon in August. She started at 1 p.m. Five calls later at 8:45 p.m., the new system still wasn’t working. She went through another series of calls the next evening and ended up getting an answer by calling the manufacturer of her VCR.

She wrote to Comcast about the ordeal. “Now with my new digital TV box, I have less service and less options than I did with basic, poor man’s service,” she wrote. “Welcome to the 21st century!!”

What this means to you: Comcast digital switch

Metro Atlanta’s top cable television provider is in the midst of its own digital migration that is not related to the national digital transition that took place earlier this year.

Why is the change taking place? Comcast is moving customers to digital service to free up network space. That will allow more high-definition channels, faster Internet speeds and more offerings in its on-demand library of television shows and movies.

Who is affected? The change affects Comcast customers who plug the cable cord directly into any of their television sets instead of using a box.

What’s involved in the change? For customers who do not have a digital box, Comcast will provide a free digital box and two free digital adapters. Customers with a digital box can get two free adapters. To maintain service on additional TVs, customers must pay an extra $5.99 a month for a digital box or an extra $1.99 a month for each adapter. The boxes come with remote controls.

When will I be converted? The switch has already occurred in some neighborhoods on metro Atlanta’s north side. Comcast will alert customers who are soon to undergo the change and provide instructions. Comcast expects the switch to be completed across metro Atlanta by the end of next year.

© 2009 The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

CBS-HD Found it at 108.10 PID must have changed

Noticed last night that there is now full guide info on FSN South HD, and it seems to be showing SD shows with sidebars like on DirecTV. SportSouth was showing full programming on 884 but no guide info yet. Anyone know what the revised date for lighting up the new HD is in Peachtree Corners? I believe it was supposed to be this coming week but I expect that's changed...

http://www.ajc.com/business/digital-switch-irks-customers-159528.html?imw=Y


Typical whiners....and typical AJC article.

I agree.

Typical whiners....and typical AJC article.

But this Comcast transition has been going on in Atlanta area for months, and even started nationwide back at beginning of 2009 -- and they are just now writing an article about it. It must finally be coming to the neighborhood of the writer -- so now it's news! :cool:

The guy with the son in Iraq, I read his personal complaints before on a forum. I thought it was this one, but doing a quick search I can't find it. He has five computers recording TV stuff, and he sends the DVDs to Iraq to his son. Now it doesn't work with the Comcast digital switchover.

Actually, the AJC article dated 10/10/09 you posted above is very much a regurgitation of the article that appeared in the AJC on 8/23/09 by the same reporter. See the link below:

http://www.ajc.com/news/comcast-complaints-grow-121649.html

Actually, the AJC article dated 10/10/09 you posted above is very much a regurgitation of the article that appeared in the AJC on 8/23/09 by the same reporter. See the link below:

http://www.ajc.com/news/comcast-complaints-grow-121649.html

I emailed the reporter after the August article, and told her about this very Forum that actually had people that were more than ready for this change, about the additional HD it would offer, etc...she answered back saying thanks for the info. Obviously, a positive spin isn't what they were looking for.

2ndly, a belated thanks to Comcast for turning on 802 this past Saturday....too bad UT let Peyton play QB for UT.... :)

Hopefully, they turn it on for the rest of the early Saturday SEC games.

the most important words in that article.

"Comcast says that’s the only way to control what customers get on their sets and to make sure they are paying for programming."


We can only hope that with the requirement for a comcast device (and associated fee) on each TV that we will see a discount in the base subscription prices in the future....


Hope, it is the quintessential human delusion, simultaneously the source of your greatest strength........ lolz

Comcast automated call today, Expanded Basic is going Digital only on Oct. 20th. Zip 30324, Dekalb Co.

I got the same call this afternoon here in Dekalb 30319. Looking forward to finally, finally getting the full slate of HD channels.

I got the same call this afternoon here in Dekalb 30319. Looking forward to finally, finally getting the full slate of HD channels.

same zip code, same feelings.

I agree.

Agreed 100%. Typical AJCrap article looking for a negative story to boost circulation. While I agree the process isn't perfect, analog-only customers can no longer expect what they used to have in a digital-world. It just isn't an option much longer, I'm sorry. You cannot expect your provider to offer a cost albatross around their necks when all of their competitors are improving services. And I bet you 70%+ of those impacted disregarded the mailings and phone calls from Comcast on how to get a new box, what is impacted, etc. If you did follow that it was a painless and error-free transition for I would say 90% of customers.

Rant over, new question. Anyone have the sports package that includes the NFL Red Zone in HD channel? This has me very...intrigued.

Agreed 100%. Typical AJCrap article looking for a negative story to boost circulation. While I agree the process isn't perfect, analog-only customers can no longer expect what they used to have in a digital-world. It just isn't an option much longer, I'm sorry. You cannot expect your provider to offer a cost albatross around their necks when all of their competitors are improving services. And I bet you 70%+ of those impacted disregarded the mailings and phone calls from Comcast on how to get a new box, what is impacted, etc. If you did follow that it was a painless and error-free transition for I would say 90% of customers.

Rant over, new question. Anyone have the sports package that includes the NFL Red Zone in HD channel? This has me very...intrigued.

They ran a free preview of the RZ channel a few weeks ago, it reminded of football for those with ADD. It's not my bag, but some love it.

I've been out of town a lot. Does any know if Dunwoody (N. Dekalb) is getting new HD channels? My understanding is that the switch to digital was done this week.

Tucker is supposed to go digital on the 20th - maybe the same for Dunwoody.

PS...message Saturday AM saying 802 will be active for the UGA/UT game.....

No message so far re UGA/Vandy today. Interestingly, 802 was showing standard WPCH fare late last night, but this morning, it's back to the test pattern. :(

edit: 802 is live as of 11 am!

Anyone know if Comcast here has the Big Ten overflow channel?

No message so far re UGA/Vandy today. Interestingly, 802 was showing standard WPCH fare late last night, but this morning, it's back to the test pattern. :(

edit: 802 is live as of 11 am!

Strange, one of my HD recievers won't show 802....one showing it fine.

Anyone know if Comcast here has the Big Ten overflow channel?

In the areas with all the new HD channels they have all of the overflow games, but only in SD I believe. No overflow in areas without the new HD channels.

Okay, tomorrow should actually be the day in my area (30338). I'll happily post a report once the transition is complete!

NO HD channel upgrade overnight... 30329. :(

None is expected to occur overnight. If you look at earlier postings in this thread by those who had the transition in other parts of metro Atlanta, new HD channels were added over a period of about 2 to 3 weeks after the official transition date. But I hope the HD additions in north Dekalb county will come sooner than that.

Did the switch over happen in DeKalb, how would you know if using DVRs?

This morning, I switched the cable line from the cable box to the TV directly. I was able to get channels 2 to 29 but not 30 to 78. Interestingly, I got a few of the digital channels above 78, such as the Speed channel and Comcast weather channel (212 on the box). So it appears the transition has begun in my area of north Dekalb 30319. However, new HD channels have yet to arrive.

Is the tvgos completely gone?

No, it's already back on OTA (via WPBA) and coming back soon on Comcast. Over in the Atlanta OTA thread, we have:

TVGOS appears on WPBA:
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?p=17282772#post17282772

TVGOS supposed to up on Comcast soon:
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?p=17336741#post17336741

According to that, it should be up by now. Rovi has been pretty responsive to emails, so you should ask them what the Atlanta Comcast status is.

I'm in zip 30341 and we've got all the new high def channels today!
Finally!!!! Hallelujah Comcast!

I'm in zip 30341 and we've got all the new high def channels today!
Finally!!!! Hallelujah Comcast!
Well that's interesting. Still no dice here in Dekalb 30319 - near the intersection of Nancy Creek and Ashford-Dunwoody. What major intersection are you near? And how many new HD channels did you get?

Thanks.

EDIT: Never mind. I just checked my TV at !0:30 PM and I'm getting the new HD channels, much sooner than I anticipated. Now I'll be a TV zombie for a while.

This is a request. You who already have the additional HD channels and you who will get it soon please post your zip codes. I would like to create a map to maybe predict the pattern. Thanks!

I'm in 30338, and still haven't seen the new HD channels appear on my TiVo yet. As far as I know, the transition went down in my neighborhood on the 20th. Hopefully tomorrow is the big day :)

AtlantaKim, when did your analog shutdown happen?

None is expected to occur overnight. If you look at earlier postings in this thread by those who had the transition in other parts of metro Atlanta, new HD channels were added over a period of about 2 to 3 weeks after the official transition date. But I hope the HD additions in north Dekalb county will come sooner than that.

actually, it's usually 7 days after the analog > digital switchover.


I'm in 30338, and still haven't seen the new HD channels appear on my TiVo yet. As far as I know, the transition went down in my neighborhood on the 20th. Hopefully tomorrow is the big day :)

AtlantaKim, when did your analog shutdown happen?

You will probably see them on the 27th then.

Seven days after the digital switchover is when the HD channels appear in the lineup. That may change, but that's been the pattern so far.

I'm in 30338, and still haven't seen the new HD channels appear on my TiVo yet. As far as I know, the transition went down in my neighborhood on the 20th. Hopefully tomorrow is the big day :)

AtlantaKim, when did your analog shutdown happen?

Your Tivo may not have checked for a update yet. Same zip and they are there.

815 wgnad
817 WE HD
818 GRNHD
819 BIOHD
820 QVCHD
821 ESWHD
822 CBSCH
823 MLBHD
824 B10HD
825 BETD
826 CMTHD
828 E! HD
829 STYLE
831 FBNHD
832 TWCHD
835 HLNHD
836 CBBCD
837 FNCHD
843 FXHD
851 VH1HD
853 MTVHD
855 LIFED
858 TRTVD
862 TOOND
863 NICHD
866 DXDHD
868 CMDYD
869 TCMHD
871 TVONE
872 BRVOD
873 FUSED
875 SPDHD
876 G4HD

There's probably a few more, and I likely listed some we had already, just know that if you are like me and only pay for basic+HD you won't get most of them.

I just manually forced an update on my TiVo, and still nothing new. Are you using a TiVo or the Comcast DVR?

actually, it's usually 7 days after the analog > digital switchover.




You will probably see them on the 27th then.

Seven days after the digital switchover is when the HD channels appear in the lineup. That may change, but that's been the pattern so far.
Actually, in my area of N. Dekalb, the transition took two days, as the transition date was 10/20 and the full slate of HD channels (including all of the premium 700 channels) was added last night (around 10 PM). It appears that CC is getting more efficient in their transitions these days. But they did delay the original transition date by 35 days.

I just manually forced an update on my TiVo, and still nothing new. Are you using a TiVo or the Comcast DVR?

Comcast. Probably shouldn't be long for you however.

Actually, in my area of N. Dekalb, the transition took two days, as the transition date was 10/20 and the full slate of HD channels (including all of the premium 700 channels) was added last night (around 10 PM). It appears that CC is getting more efficient in their transitions these days. But they did delay the original transition date by 35 days.

Yep - 30319 - a full slew of new HD Channels... I am trying to document which ones but there are a lot them on now...

I just manually forced an update on my TiVo, and still nothing new. Are you using a TiVo or the Comcast DVR?

When we got the new HD channels in 30005, I had to change my channel lineup from Comcast to Comcast - WOM (World of More) in order for the new HD channels to be included in my guide. I'm not sure why nor am I sure if that is necessary elsewhere, but I figure I should mention it.

Thanks brermike, I'm trying that right now...

anybody see the new ones in 30306 yet?

Got the new HD channels in 30324 Dekalb, including NFL Red Zone HD on Ch 799 and all of the Big Ten channels in 793-796. I am very happy!

Changed my guide listings to "World of More" and now they show up in the guide, but the channels still aren't available. Must be dragging in my neighborhood for some reason :/

Hopefully I'll have the new channels in the next few days!

Channels appeared overnight on my upstairs TiVo HD here in 30338 (Dunwoody). My downstairs TiVo still isn't able to tune the channels, though, and Comcast will be coming out on Tuesday to swap out my cable cards.

Excited to have the new channels! Only a few more days to wait until I have the channels here in my living room :)

Changed my guide listings to "World of More" and now they show up in the guide, but the channels still aren't available. Must be dragging in my neighborhood for some reason :/

Hopefully I'll have the new channels in the next few days!

Still dragging here in 30329, Emory area. Changed my Tivo HD lineup to WOM last night, still no reception on the new channels yet. Same with the Comcast DVR in the bedroom. Patience is overrated.

I am in 30064 and have had new HD channels since August.

All of the extended basic channels are still available on Clear QAM after the digital upgrade.

On QAM, I get a few of the extended basic channels, weather channel, Fox News, ESPN and FX, but not most. I cannot get CNN, CNN-HL, ESPN2, Cartoon, Disney , Turner Classic, Animal Planet, MTV, to name a few.

All of the extended basic channels are still available on Clear QAM after the digital upgrade.

I doubt that they will get around to locking everything down until they finish the upgrade everywhere in town first.

Does anybody know which one is the right set of listingsto use for an analog Tivo using a DTA?

I've got it working with the WOM set, but the DTA tries to tune in a bunch of the higher channels, including the HD ones, and this doesn't work.

Also, how high up the listing should the DTA go?

Thanks,

Carlos

Nothing new in 30092 yet...

No new HD channels in 30319. Does anyone know if this is DeKalb only? I am on the Fulton system even though my condo complex is split between DeKalb and Fulton.

As I understand from talking to the CSRs, the Cavalry digital reclamation project is being implemented by zones. The initial phase began in northern Fulton and most of Cobb counties, which are in Zone 1. I think most of northern Dekalb county is in Zone 2, which started the transition on 10/20.

If you received notification mailings and automated phone calls about the transition and the need for DTA boxes for those who have extended basic tier (channels 30 -78), then you're in the 10/20 transition phase. If not, you'll have to wait until the next phase. You should call CC and ask when the transition will occur in your area.

No transition in S. Cobb even though the letter said to get your DTA's by 10/15 (I got two). Don't know when Cobb will be finished now.

And did anyone else notice that PeachtreeTV was SD only for the SEC game of the week again? I guess they're only going to flip the switch for UGA games, which sucks (and makes no sense to me). :mad:

ROTFL. I called comcast to see when they're turning the new HDTV channels on...the rep checked, said my transition date was 10/15, and the channels should be working. She's dispatching a tech. Wow. In 30384.

I called Comcast as well, and the rep also said North Dekalb's transition was supposed to start 10/15. She did say they were migrating it by regions and that I was in D8. She didn't know what order they were doing it in, but each region should get migrated as a whole. Found a map of those regions here:
http://www.njuns.com/NJUNS_Home/stpages/GA/comcast_ga.pdf

Looking back on this forum, looks like the N. Dekalb folks that have the channels are in D9, which is the part north of 85. The rest of us in D8 and D1 just need to be patient, I guess.

ROTFL. I called comcast to see when they're turning the new HDTV channels on...the rep checked, said my transition date was 10/15, and the channels should be working. She's dispatching a tech. Wow. In 30384.
By any chance, did you or the rep. try to recycle your cable box - uplug it for about 30 seconds?

Looks like I'm in Region A2. I haven't heard of ANY transition (or news of any transition) in the City. Ironic b/c it's the most densely populated areas that are getting pushed back.

Do you think this has anything to do with the fact that AT&T has been super aggressive about stealing our neighborhood as customers?

Thanks for the map, Yellowbox. Hard to tell if downtown Decatur is A3, D6, or D7. I think it's probably D7. Regardless, we're still waiting for the transition. I have not received a phone call, postcard, or message on the DVR, which worries me that it's going to be a long time yet.

[QUOTE=cracker 52;17423519]By any chance, did you or the rep. try to recycle your cable box - uplug it for about 30 seconds?[/QUOTE

I'm using HD Tivo - and restarting it didn't help. The guide shows the channels - I changed my provider to Atlanta WOM, so I can see what I'm missing. When I check "my channels" on the internet it says they should be there.

Would it be a major violation of corporate secrecy policy to publish the schedule?

I'm using HD Tivo - and restarting it didn't help. The guide shows the channels - I changed my provider to Atlanta WOM, so I can see what I'm missing. When I check "my channels" on the internet it says they should be there.

Would it be a major violation of corporate secrecy policy to publish the schedule?

Perhaps not, but it'd be very, very stupid on their part. If something goes wrong and they have to push back those dates, it just gives customers further license to complain and, in extreme cases, take legal action based on promised services not delivered on time. If I were them, I wouldn't feel especially compelled to set dates either, as frustrating as it is for us, the customers.

I'm not persuaded.

The rep at Comcast just told me that they don't have a schedule for each region, they just send guys out to work on it whenever they have extra available techs. Then he told me to please stop calling, and that if I'm still not getting the channels by the end of the year, then I can call back.

So now that I'm blackballed, I guess there really is nothing left for me to do but wait. :rolleyes:

I visited my father tonight and he doesn't have the new HD channels yet. He had the same transition date I had at October 20th. He's in Dekalb 30345, near Lakeside High School (probably D8 on CC map). One difference between his area and mine that could be a factor is that ATT U-Verse is available in my area but not in his. And U-Verse has been in my area since last November.

U-verse is available in my area - 30084 - but no upgrade.

The rep at Comcast just told me that they don't have a schedule for each region, they just send guys out to work on it whenever they have extra available techs. Then he told me to please stop calling, and that if I'm still not getting the channels by the end of the year, then I can call back.

So now that I'm blackballed, I guess there really is nothing left for me to do but wait. :rolleyes:

Originally they had promised all metro Atlanta area by end of "summer"... Now it's end of the year?

Nothing new in 30092 yet...
new stations in 30092 yet?

new stations in 30092 yet?

Hell when I was in the area last week the analog channels weren't even turned off yet. You'd think Comcast would want to offer their best in a high-dollar area like Peachtree Corners...

I don't know about anyone else, but the 2nd half of the UGA/UF game was unwatchable on my TV. :)

I don't know about anyone else, but the 2nd half of the UGA/UF game was unwatchable on my TV. :)

Unfortunately it was unwatchable in the stadium too :(

The UGA-Tenn Tech game isn't on regular cable this week, but shows on the ESPN360 schedule "subject to blackout". Since the game's on PPV, I wonder if the blackout rules apply?

Since I turned down free tickets to the game, I won't be shelling out for PPV, either. If Munson was still doing the radio, I'd settle for that.

edit: Damn! http://assets.espn.go.com/gameplan/images/2009/blackout/293110061.jpg

I live in Tucker - 30084. Just home from work and have a message from Comcast advising additional digitial channels rolling out on November 17th.

I live in Tucker - 30084. Just home from work and have a message from Comcast advising additional digitial channels rolling out on November 17th.

That looks like region D1. Getting closer to us here in D8!

Still no message in Peachtree Corners, but I did notice that it looks like 802 is now a full-time channel!

Still no message in Peachtree Corners, but I did notice that it looks like 802 is now a full-time channel!


I am glad to see that it is now a permanent channel. It is in the program guide AND it's listed on several programming website.

However I decry Comcast's slipshot, ad hoc plans for HD channels like this. They started out with a plan, then deviated so currently there is no logic. I've mentioned this before but once again lack of foresight shows comcast's IQ deficency.

The PLAN is that HD channels would mirror their SD counterparts.

003 WSB SD
803 WSB HD

034 CNN SD
834 CNN HD

040 Discovery SD
840 Discovery HD

See how it's supposed to work?

Then they started just throwing darts around for channel assignmenets:

007 Peachtree TV SD
802 Peachtree TV HD :confused:

The HD counterpart should be on 807. No excuses. I am well aware of how Turner split TBS split locally and nationally, blah blah. But Comcast messed up on that from the beginning.

039 TBS SD
807 TBS HD :confused:

What the heck?

TBS HD should be on 839 to match the 039 SD counterpart. But they couldn't give TBS HD their rightful place because they had already given 839 to Nat Geo HD. But why? Nat Geo SD is on 138. See, it's a mess. Once they deviated from their plan, the dominoes keep falling.

Even 3 or 4 years ago it was easy to see HD is the future. Now with analog channels dropping (and being digitized) there's room for more HD channels but their channel assignment system has turned into a horrendously illogical pick-a-number-out-of-a-hat plan. :mad:

They need two hit RE-SET on all the HD channel numbers and put them where they belong. For starters, match up TBS HD and Peachtree TV with their SD counterparts.

A tech came out today to activate the cable connection in the kitchen, and, as usual, I pestered him about the digital migration. He confirmed that there's no real schedule, but he thinks their first priority is migrating areas where there are lots of elderly and old-age homes because those are the people that will need to buy new TVs. He said the new cable boxes they're distributing -- the only ones that can serve premium channels and on demand -- have only RF in, not RF out, so if there's any old analog TVs, those will have to be replaced to get the nice packages. The only alternative is getting a digital-to-analog converter and foregoing the special services. Makes sense, in a capitalist way.

I'm not sure if the boxes Comcast has can handle channels with 4 digits, but it seems like the smart thing would be to just go to say 1003 for WSB, 1046 for ESPN, etc, like U-Verse does, if they can't just map them to the same channel numbers as SD like DirecTV and Dish do.

However I decry Comcast's slipshot, ad hoc plans for HD channels like this. They started out with a plan, then deviated so currently there is no logic. I've mentioned this before but once again lack of foresight shows comcast's IQ deficency.

The PLAN is that HD channels would mirror their SD counterparts.

I'm not sure if the boxes Comcast has can handle channels with 4 digits, but it seems like the smart thing would be to just go to say 1003 for WSB, 1046 for ESPN, etc, like U-Verse does, if they can't just map them to the same channel numbers as SD like DirecTV and Dish do.

Four digits (assuming the boxes can handle them) might be more pleasing in terms of organization, but would also be a PITA to tune to directly. There's plenty of opportunity to hit a wrong number as it is with three digits.

Honestly, I just don't think the numbering issue is that big of a deal. Yes, it's mildly annoying, but seeing as I never watch the SD versions of these channels anyway, I could care less if the HD versions match up or not.

And for the record, it's "slipSHOD." ;)

Four digits (assuming the boxes can handle them) might be more pleasing in terms of organization, but would also be a PITA to tune to directly. There's plenty of opportunity to hit a wrong number as it is with three digits.

Honestly, I just don't think the numbering issue is that big of a deal. Yes, it's mildly annoying, but seeing as I never watch the SD versions of these channels anyway, I could care less if the HD versions match up or not.

And for the record, it's "slipSHOD." ;)

It's not annoying to me, as I have no reason to watch the SD version of HD channels. Ever since I got the new HD channels three weeks ago, now up to about 100 in total, I rarely watch any SD channel.

It's not annoying to me, as I have no reason to watch the SD version of HD channels. Ever since I got the new HD channels three weeks ago, now up to about 100 in total, I rarely watch any SD channel.

Reeeeeally wish we'd get the new ones here in Decatur. Two of the last remaining SD shows we watch with regularity are Project Runway (need Lifetime HD) and Top Chef (need Bravo HD).

Last night, an argument with the Mrs. broke out when we tried to watch the most recent episode of PR because our new Onkyo TX-SR707 receiver was mishandling the SD signal and either stretching or squishing it. It got ugly and a poor, defenseless receiver was disparaged. (I subsequently adjusted the 4:3 override on the DVR, which seems to have fixed this issue.) Would never have even come up if we'd had those channels in HD. :rolleyes:

I forget, is Turner Classic Movies HD among the channels added for those who have been blessed to receive the update?

Yes Tybee... there is a Santa Claus... TCM HD will arrive with the other HD channels when Comcast gets around to your area.

BTW My Mrs likes to watch Project Runway as well. The HD version is also plauged with aspect irregularities. The producers insert something like 2.39:1 aspect material into the opening titles and the previous episode review, but that material looks distorted to me. The normal parts of the show are 16:9 and appear to be recorded in HD.

I am glad to see that it is now a permanent channel. It is in the program guide AND it's listed on several programming website.

However I decry Comcast's slipshot, ad hoc plans for HD channels like this. They started out with a plan, then deviated so currently there is no logic. I've mentioned this before but once again lack of foresight shows comcast's IQ deficency.

The PLAN is that HD channels would mirror their SD counterparts.

003 WSB SD
803 WSB HD

034 CNN SD
834 CNN HD

040 Discovery SD
840 Discovery HD

See how it's supposed to work?

Then they started just throwing darts around for channel assignmenets:

007 Peachtree TV SD
802 Peachtree TV HD :confused:

The HD counterpart should be on 807. No excuses. I am well aware of how Turner split TBS split locally and nationally, blah blah. But Comcast messed up on that from the beginning.

039 TBS SD
807 TBS HD :confused:

What the heck?

TBS HD should be on 839 to match the 039 SD counterpart. But they couldn't give TBS HD their rightful place because they had already given 839 to Nat Geo HD. But why? Nat Geo SD is on 138. See, it's a mess. Once they deviated from their plan, the dominoes keep falling.

Even 3 or 4 years ago it was easy to see HD is the future. Now with analog channels dropping (and being digitized) there's room for more HD channels but their channel assignment system has turned into a horrendously illogical pick-a-number-out-of-a-hat plan. :mad:

They need two hit RE-SET on all the HD channel numbers and put them where they belong. For starters, match up TBS HD and Peachtree TV with their SD counterparts.

Honestly, with the on screen guides, etc..I see this as a non issue.

Tybee,

As LeroyK posted, I'm getting TCM in HD as well. Bravo and Lifetime are also among the new HD channels.

I was at my father's house last week and I called Comcast about why he's not getting the new HD channels, since he had the same transition date as I did at 10/20. The CSR agreed he should be having the new HD channels, and a visit by CC Tech was set up for this past Sunday. My father lives near Lakeside HS (zip 30345), close to Decatur. I'll report what happened when I visit him later this week.

I got a flier in the mail today that Uverse is now available in my condo complex. I am actually surprised since I thought condo buildings could only have one provider. I have started to price things out and by the time I am done...Uverse is a bit more expensive and I would have a slower internet speed than I have with Comcast. I am really fed up with Comcast...there has been no identication of when we will see the new HD channels here in the Buckhead/Brookhaven area (Fulton side). I am also not impressed with the Comcast Motorola DVR. Does anyone know if the AT&T DVR is better? I am really tempted to switch, but I don't know if the extra cost justifies it.

We have U-Verse in our neighborhood (north end of 30318), but I've heard mixed things about it. Lots of new HD channels, but sounds like no more than the Comcast upgrade.

For me personally, it was a HUGE ordeal. Apparently the distance from the AT&T box has to be less than a certain distance. Because of how they laid the cords, all of our neighbors can get/do have U-Verse, but we are 'too far away'. This was AFTER the U-verse people came and spent an hour signing us up and then cancelling our comcast (which we subsequently had to get turned back on but only after they charged us more!!!). Plus, I've heard U-Verse freezes up a lot, and again depending on your distance, you may only be able to watch only 1 or 2 HD TV's at a time.

Now that I know that the upgrade is coming, I'm only reasonably discontent w/Comcast. It's the 'least worst' option.

We have U-Verse in our neighborhood (north end of 30318), but I've heard mixed things about it. Lots of new HD channels, but sounds like no more than the Comcast upgrade.

For me personally, it was a HUGE ordeal. Apparently the distance from the AT&T box has to be less than a certain distance. Because of how they laid the cords, all of our neighbors can get/do have U-Verse, but we are 'too far away'. This was AFTER the U-verse people came and spent an hour signing us up and then cancelling our comcast (which we subsequently had to get turned back on but only after they charged us more!!!). Plus, I've heard U-Verse freezes up a lot, and again depending on your distance, you may only be able to watch only 1 or 2 HD TV's at a time.

Now that I know that the upgrade is coming, I'm only reasonably discontent w/Comcast. It's the 'least worst' option.


Plus AT&T (Bellsouth) internet speed is always slower than what they claim, except for the very lowest tier. With the lowest paying package you usually get what you pay for, but it's just to fool people into thinking if they upgrade they will get even better speed.

They can change their name but their trickery and lies are still the same.

A buddy at work got UVerse and yeah it's as you describe. He's got 6mbps whereas I now have 12 with Comcast. (and his 6 probably isn't even 6.) Plus there's the restrictions on HDTV, where you have only 2 HD streams per house. What if you have more than 1 HDTV? What if you want to record something, watch something else and kids/wife are wanting to watch HD in another room? Out of luck!

And some people are only getting ONE HD stream per house, due to "distance" from the hub.

http://utalk.att.com/utalk/board/message?board.id=Uverse_TV_Equipment&thread.id=22672&view=by_date_ascending&page=1

New Uverse Customer--Only 1 HD Stream?

Message Edited by revelationary on 02-20-2009 09:05 PM

I just had Uverse Internet and TV installed yesterday. Overall I'm happy with what we got, but there's one issue that has really bugged me.

When the DVR was installed, we were told that we were getting 2 HD streams/4 SD streams. We only have one HDTV, but the 2 HD streams is important, as we want to record one program in HD while watching another in HD (eg, on Thursday nights we watch The Office and 30 Rock, but want to record CSI).

I tried doing this several times, and it will only allow us to access 1 HD channel at a time--if we are recording one program in HD, we are forced to watch that program--we also cannot record 2 HD programs simultaneously.


So I looked at the system settings, and sure enough--we only have 1 HD stream and 3 SD streams. We tried calling Uverse customer support today and the service rep I got was very unhelpful--she didn't even understand what I was talking about.

Is this a hardware issue? A programming package issue? A distance from the central hub issue? If there's a way to change it so that we can get 2 HD streams, I'd really like to do so. Any help/suggestions would be appreciated.



Now AT&T has added capability so you can have TWO HD streams -- per house! This guy's problem turned out to be "distance" from the hub. Just like crappy DSL.

I have Uverse on one set in the house; if they supported Tivo I would have bought the whole package. It's true that a key factor is the distance from the transmitter.

It's now been 4 weeks from the digital transition in my area, with no new channels except 802. What in the world are they doing?

Got home tonight and lo and behold all them new HD channels were on both my TivoHDs. No rebooting or repeated guide setup required. Nice surprise since they were supposed to be in back on October 15. Hey U-Verse, never mind...
I am in Tucker just outside the perimeter.

Heard from Comcast for those with TVGOS devices. Should be working again by Thursday.
Michael

Still no message in Peachtree Corners, but I did notice that it looks like 802 is now a full-time channel!
anything in Peachtree Corners (30092) yet?

Got the upgrade. At last. 30084

I'm glad you and others finally got the new HD channels this week.

You posted above that you have U-Verse on one set. My understanding is that U-Verse uses MPEG-4 standard for HD. So I'm curious how the quality of HD channels compare between U-Verse and Comcast. And with the new channels, is CC HD lineup similar to U-Verse?

Thanks.

I can't compare picture quality directly - My U-verse account is just the basic channels plus two Russian language channels, which I need and can't get through Comcast. As of now I'm not getting HDTV. You can google "att uverse" and get to a channel list...For me, the one channel I would really like that I can't get with Comcast is the Smithsonian Channel.

I have a TV with a built in tuner. I was planning on hooking the cable up without using a box. I have Comcast and live in Decatur, 30030.

Is their a chanel list? I have a ton of chanels that are coming through but they do not match up with the chanels on my TVs with boxes. Alot of chanels show up as 46, 46.2, 104.3..... basically alot of ###.##

I was hoping to figure out what chanels were HD so I could print out a list or come up with favorites.

Does anyone have any ideas?

I have a TV with a built in tuner. I was planning on hooking the cable up without using a box. I have Comcast and live in Decatur, 30030.

Is their a chanel list? I have a ton of chanels that are coming through but they do not match up with the chanels on my TVs with boxes. Alot of chanels show up as 46, 46.2, 104.3..... basically alot of ###.##

I was hoping to figure out what chanels were HD so I could print out a list or come up with favorites.

Does anyone have any ideas?

The good news: The channels you are seeing are what are called QAM. You'll get the local networks, some basic cable, and some subchannels (the XXX.2, .3, etc.) which some channels provide by subdividing their signal. Even some HD. You may also be able to chance upon something one of your neighbors is watching On Demand.

The bad news: These channel assignments tend to jump around and there's not really a good way to permanently label them.

The worse news: Don't get attached. Comcast is in the process of eliminating the ability to plug your cable directly into your TV and see anything. Soon you'll have to use a (small) intermediary box or a regular DVR/cable box to decode even the most basic of channels.

I was hoping to figure out what chanels were HD so I could print out a list or come up with favorites.


See Post # 3733, you will have to do some updating as Comcast has changed some channels since I made this guide.

I visited my father today (zip 30345 near Northlake Mall) and he was told by a CC technician that the new HD channels won't arrive in the area until early December.

I visited my father today (zip 30345 near Northlake Mall) and he was told by a CC technician that the new HD channels won't arrive in the area until early December.

At this point I'd be thankful to get them before the end of the year.

At this point I'd be thankful to get them before the end of the year.

What does it take to add the channel? hardware? software? manpower?

What does it take to add the channel? hardware? software? manpower?

Yes. And apparently divine intervention.