I'm new to this forum and have been reading with interest all morning.

My question is has any one in this forum had any luck with going through the HD network channel waiver process so you can receive HD network channels (NY/LA) via DirecTV? I've had no success thus far and DirecTV suggested this moring I go to the Charleston County Commisioner to get a waiver directly that I would fax back to DirecTV.

If this is a wild goose chase I would ask for any recommendations on atenna selection. I live in Hollywood, SC just outside the Stono Ferry community and have many tall trees surrounding the house. If an antenna doesn't need to be manipulated once installed that would be preferred given I don't want to be crawling on the roof 30 feet in the air. I'm 40 miles for the local ABC/CBS tower and 25 miles from NBC.
Any recommendations on local installer would be appreciated too.

My equipment:

55HDT52 Hitachi 55" HD Plasma
Directv HR10-250 HD Receiver/DVR
Pioneer Elite AV Receiver

Thank you for any comments.

Well, I guess somebody ticked off FOX's master control. The Comcast HD feed went dark a few minutes ago(Busch race) so I tried the number given earlier(529-2250) and it was disconnected. Bummer. :mad:
Can't get too mad though with this storm rolling through. FOX has been rockin' the past couple weeks; I even stopped keeping track. Sorry for those looking forward to my weekly report. :D

And HDHollywood, search the thread for CM4228 and check www.antennaweb.org for where to point it. Terks are over-priced junk as oljim so eloquently puts it. :p And we all agree.

KTrout, this last question from HDHollywood has inevitably brought up my last post to you. http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?p=7198076&&#post7198076
You don't have to do anything with your sight, just the basics. Antennas and where to get them(Wholesale Industrial Electronics) and where the transmitting antennas are(Channel 2 and Awendaw). Again, just a suggestion. :)

First, let me say to anyone who was directly or indirectly affected by the severe weather and possible tornados this afternoon: we hope you are okay.

But now back to the rest of us (and here is where I might get flamed)...a note to WCSC:

We the general public appreciate and understand the need for immediate and responsible weather updates when severe weather threatens. However, once the threat has cleared and we are simply experiencing rain, can we not return to "normal" broadcasting of the Masters? At the very least, can you run the split screen on the analog only signal and run the Masters as full screen brilliant HD? I think giving us the option of the two different signals would satisfy the ENTIRE population. As much as we want information about what is and has been happening around town, I don't think we need constant phone reports from the Firestone across from the Coburg Cow. Save that stuff for the news.

Again, if anyone reading this was affected by the tornado and severe weather, or knows someone who was, I hope you are okay. But let's get back to the Masters!!!

There is a weather sub-channel. Why can't they just direct people to it?

There is a weather sub-channel. Why can't they just direct people to it?

lol...or better yet, look outside your window.

But seriously, all these local networks spend a heckuvalot of money on their mediocre at best weather radars. If you think they are going to pass up the slightest possibility that they can try and show them off...youre kidding yourself.

Come on, guys. Everyone in the Lowcountry area knows that the weather is the biggest thing to hit the local press since sliced bread. Always has been. :)
Not many "top stories" around here. A "big" story ya'll might remember: a few years back, channel 5's "big" story they started the 6 '0 clock news with was a kitten thrown out of a car window along the James Island Connector. Apparently a "huge" enough story to start the broadcast with. I was raised in Atlanta so I just had to chuckle. I love cats and all, but come on. :confused:
So...welcome to Charleston. :) The local news loves the rain. :p Ever since Hugo it's here to stay. Weather is the prime story in these parts.

Come on, guys. Everyone in the Lowcountry area knows that the weather is the biggest thing to hit the local press since sliced bread. Always has been. :)
Not many "top stories" around here. A "big" story ya'll might remember: a few years back, channel 5's "big" story they started the 6 '0 clock news with was a kitten thrown out of a car window along the James Island Connector. Apparently a "huge" enough story to start the broadcast with. I was raised in Atlanta so I just had to chuckle. I love cats and all, but come on. :confused:
So...welcome to Charleston. :) The local news loves the rain. :p Ever since Hugo it's here to stay. Weather is the prime story in these parts.
My dad in S'ville actually wanted to know if Live5 News had a new video game during the extended golf blockade...er...Sever Weather Alert ;)

I have an older Samsung SIR-T150 receiver to pick up my OTA signal. As of Friday I started having problems picking up UPN, I spoke with one of their engineers who were very helpful and informative. However I as of this morning I again am unable to pick up UPN. Has anyone else had a problem with UPN in the past couple of days?

HDHollywood at this time there is no law in place that covers waivers and HD, just SD
My daughter is in Ocala FL and is 70+ mies from Orlando and can not get HD waivers.
A CM 4228 should work good where you are

First, let me say to anyone who was directly or indirectly affected by the severe weather and possible tornados this afternoon: we hope you are okay.

But now back to the rest of us (and here is where I might get flamed)...a note to WCSC:

We the general public appreciate and understand the need for immediate and responsible weather updates when severe weather threatens. However, once the threat has cleared and we are simply experiencing rain, can we not return to "normal" broadcasting of the Masters? At the very least, can you run the split screen on the analog only signal and run the Masters as full screen brilliant HD? I think giving us the option of the two different signals would satisfy the ENTIRE population. As much as we want information about what is and has been happening around town, I don't think we need constant phone reports from the Firestone across from the Coburg Cow. Save that stuff for the news.

Again, if anyone reading this was affected by the tornado and severe weather, or knows someone who was, I hope you are okay. But let's get back to the Masters!!!

If anyone decided to do a little channel surfing during these storms you would notice that WCSC was the last to drop their radar split screen. I flipped over to WCBD and WCIV and neither was showing their radar for about 10 minutes before WCSC. The worst was that angular split, you couldn't see what was happening on golf nor the radar, it was just a complete waste.

For those of you on TW, you lucked out with the Universal broadcast. I'm sure you were watching HD golf this morning while us on Comcast had no such luck as CBS didn't broadcast the 8am 3rd round. Why can't Comcast do something similar with their IND, they seem to cover the red carpet of all the award shows on those channels, so why not an agreement on golf for those channels that aren't YD in certain markets.

On another note, where is WCSC's DD 5.1 today, only 2.0?

Talked to Scott in Master Control at WCSC and he corrected the problem. Thanks Scott.

DD 5.1 on TWC now too. Thanks. The Masters is just starting (back 9 on Sunday).

I have an older Samsung SIR-T150 receiver to pick up my OTA signal. As of Friday I started having problems picking up UPN, I spoke with one of their engineers who were very helpful and informative. However I as of this morning I again am unable to pick up UPN. Has anyone else had a problem with UPN in the past couple of days?

I know the 150 & 151's had firmware issues a while back, unable to decode PSIP info properly. When I had the 151, 5.1, 24.1, 35.1 would give me fits. For me, I get only sound and no pic with a Motorola ota receiver for UPN.

Good Morning,

TWC is happy to announce the conclusion of negotiations for our carriage of WCBD NBC HD on our Summerville lineup.

Currently we are awaiting receipt of equipment to accomplish the launch. We anticipate everything will be in place by the second week in May. Upon determination of the exact launch date, I will immediately post!

Have a great day.

Comcast will once again carry the Braves in HD starting immediately. The games will located on Channel 200.

Andrews Mcilwain
andrews_mcilwain@cable.comcast.com

I have an older Samsung SIR-T150 receiver to pick up my OTA signal. As of Friday I started having problems picking up UPN, I spoke with one of their engineers who were very helpful and informative. However I as of this morning I again am unable to pick up UPN. Has anyone else had a problem with UPN in the past couple of days?

Interesting! Thats when I suddenly started to recieve pic and sound for 36.1 OTA. Prior to that I had strong signal but no pic or sound.

Tom

Good Morning,

TWC is happy to announce the conclusion of negotiations for our carriage of WCBD NBC HD on our Summerville lineup.

Currently we are awaiting receipt of equipment to accomplish the launch. We anticipate everything will be in place by the second week in May. Upon determination of the exact launch date, I will immediately post!

Have a great day.

Excellent news Diana ! I enjoy the current HD Locals on TWC - can't wait till we get 'em all !

Excellent news Diana ! I enjoy the current HD Locals on TWC - can't wait till we get 'em all !

Is FOX the only one left that TWC needs to get?

FOX HD is the only broadcaster currently NOT broadcasting in HD that we don't carry.

I guess I could use an update on the WB / UPN HD plans for Charleston - or better yet if anyone has heard about the CW HD plans for Charleston....

Good Morning,

TWC is happy to announce the conclusion of negotiations for our carriage of WCBD NBC HD on our Summerville lineup.

Currently we are awaiting receipt of equipment to accomplish the launch. We anticipate everything will be in place by the second week in May. Upon determination of the exact launch date, I will immediately post!

Have a great day.


Happy Day! I can finally watch some NBC stuff. Now for Fox and CW when it comes up. Hopefully FOX will be here before football season!

TWC question. During the recent free previews of HBO and SHO, did anyone get them in HD as well? I did not but wasn't around enough to worry with it. Just Wondering!?! :cool:

Good Morning,

TWC is happy to announce the conclusion of negotiations for our carriage of WCBD NBC HD on our Summerville lineup.

Currently we are awaiting receipt of equipment to accomplish the launch. We anticipate everything will be in place by the second week in May. Upon determination of the exact launch date, I will immediately post!

Have a great day.

Great news Diana! Thanks for the update...looking forward to the new channel.

:)

Fantastic news! Thanks for the update Diana.

TWC question. During the recent free previews of HBO and SHO, did anyone get them in HD as well? I did not but wasn't around enough to worry with it. Just Wondering!?! :cool:


Human error - beatings have ensued. We look forward to getting the next one correct (although I don't have a date for the next one yet)

Found these links about the direction of TW based on comments by Dresser yesterday. You might find them interesting as to the direction of TW and cable.

http://www.multichannel.com/article/CA6324238.html

http://www.multichannel.com/article/CA6324189.html


http://www.multichannel.com/article/CA6315266.html?display=Breaking+News

I have very large differences in volume between local stations OTA. Clarity is excellent and no static. If I forget lower volume before surfing sometimes it seems I could blow speakers (A/V Rec) if not my ears.

Does anyone else have this OTA?

Due those on cable experience this?

Tom

I experience this on Knology...and its not only between local stations...it happens in transition from programming to commercials then back again to programming...very very annoying.

I thought there was some sort of law about jacking up the volume when going into commercials...maybe im wrong...if i am, there should be a law.

I get this sound kick with TW-- esp with the CBS station in HD. It is so bad my wife and I mute the commercials and never listen to sound or being a sports junkie put CBS in pic in pic and watch a few minutes of ????? but the commercials are so loud we just don't listen!

What antenna do y'all recommend for someone living in Mount Pleasant? Currently I have a GE TV94714 amplified indoor and the only stations I can get are WCSC, WTAT (sometimes - if I hold my toungue just right), ETV, and something called SC Channel. I'll probably have to restrict myself to an attic mounted antenna, since I live in a townhouse. Any ideas?

Thanks,
Sam

I have very large differences in volume between local stations OTA. Clarity is excellent and no static. If I forget lower volume before surfing sometimes it seems I could blow speakers (A/V Rec) if not my ears.

Does anyone else have this OTA?

Due those on cable experience this?

Tom

This happens to me with OTA NBC mostly. The SD programming is soft on volume, but the HD is better/closer to other channels' volume. When I watch a Tivo copy of the Channel2 news, then switch to a Tivo copy of the ABC National news, I have to be careful to lower the volume. But once the Prime TIme lineup starts and the signal is generally all HD, I hardly notice the problem.

Here we go again with ant info. for the Charleston area
There is no such thing as HD ant. all ants. are UHF, VHF or both all you need is a UHF. all local stations are on DTV ch 30 to 50
AMPs will not help a poor ant. and could hurt signal by adding noise. do not buy an amp if it does not give a noise figure of under 3 DB. CM 7777 and 7775 are 2 DB. Most R/S amps are 4+ lower is gooder
Attic install can reduce signal by 50%
If you have a sat system, run a cable just for ant, diplexers will reduce signal and give you a nightmare if you want to add a amp for ant.
Dish clipon ant suck
Here is a list of comman UHF ant with net gain for ch30 to 50, with price. more gain is better
CM 4228 gain 15-16 DB $49
CM 4221 gain 12-13 DB $25
Winegard 4400 11-13 DB $19
Terk 32 same as 4400 11-13 $90
R/S 15-2160 12-13 DB $25
Square Shooter 6-8 DB $99
Terk HDTVs 6-8 DB $130
Silver Sencer indoor 7 DB best bet for indoor ant
Price was from Solidsignal.com and has picture of all the above ant.
HOAs can NOT keep you from putting up a ant on you property.
And last but not least ONLY A JERK WILL SELL YOU A TERK

Thank ya much. :)

Okay, that Radio Shack looks like it'll be the way I go. However, the media box on the Sceptre 42" Naga has a coaxial ATSC connector and from what I can tell, the RS antenna has a twin lead screw on connection. How would I connect that antenna to a coaxial connection? Sorry if this is in the wrong forum.

Thanks,
Sam

You will need RG-6 cable from TV to ant. to hook cable to ant get a 300-75 ohm transformer
All outdoor ants are hooked up this way

No sound for the first Alias(Comcast HD) in ages!!! :mad: :mad: :mad:

I called up the number 971-5474(chief engineer for WCIV) and gave them a friendly reminder. I suggest everyone else do the same. Hopefully it gets resolved tonight. :mad:

And it's fixed. :D Thank you, WCIV!!
And thanks for those numbers hdmole. :D

My 8300HD did a reboot on its own today about 4:30 PM. That has happened before but as soon as that reboot finshed the clock came back on for about 2 seconds and it rebooted again! Anyone else have that today?

Check to see if the top of the box is hot...mine was doing the same thing and it felt hot...just swapped it out

via Knology

We have done the swap many times, that is the standard TW answer to all problems. Oh well someday we will live where we can have a dish and end all the TW junk!

Thanks for the help though

I just moved to Charleston from Chicago and am currently a Comcast subscriber. I had Comcast/HD in Chicago and was pleasantly suprised with the digital box and reception quality. It was the new Motorola box. Now I have this Scientific Atlanta box that has menus straight out of 1990. Does anyone know if there are any plans for the local Comcast to get with the times and upgrade the box and/or InDemand service? Also, Comcast Chicago carried InDemand HD offerings...nothing here. I do understand this is a smaller market and things will have to come later---that I can accept. However, I'm paying the same price for lousier service. Outside of those things, we're loving Charleston. Great place!

I just moved to Charleston from Chicago and am currently a Comcast subscriber. I had Comcast/HD in Chicago and was pleasantly suprised with the digital box and reception quality. It was the new Motorola box. Now I have this Scientific Atlanta box that has menus straight out of 1990. Does anyone know if there are any plans for the local Comcast to get with the times and upgrade the box and/or InDemand service? Also, Comcast Chicago carried InDemand HD offerings...nothing here. I do understand this is a smaller market and things will have to come later---that I can accept. However, I'm paying the same price for lousier service. Outside of those things, we're loving Charleston. Great place!

Welcome to Charleston! I asked Comcast the same question a while back and was told that Motorola boxes are the first to get the updated guide and INDemand menu. SA boxes are the last. I wonder why Comcast here doesn't switch to Motorola boxes? Haven't seen a Comcast rep on here in a while.

Just got a new DLP set with built in QAM tuner. Can anyone tell me what channel #s Comcast has assigned for the unencrypted local digital stations?

Thanks

I have a customer question on the amount of HD WCIV has been providing lately. I get the feeling that they have dropped the ball on several instances.

Can someone confirm or correct me please?

Thanks,

I have a customer question on the amount of HD WCIV has been providing lately. I get the feeling that they have dropped the ball on several instances.

Can someone confirm or correct me please?

Thanks,

They do miss the flick of the switch. Just last night up through the 1st commercial "What about Brian" was in SD. This may be what they're referring to, and of course the annoying news bug that interrupts the HD.

http://www.hd.net/program_search_results.html?keyword=Dead%20Like%20Me&whattosearch=title

Dead Like Me on HD Net

One of my personal favorites - cancelled before its time. If you never saw it on Showtime, watch it now!

I have a customer question on the amount of HD WCIV has been providing lately. I get the feeling that they have dropped the ball on several instances.

Can someone confirm or correct me please?

Thanks,
I have called twice for them to flip the switch and then once because of the sound issue posted above. Always remedied quickly.

And yes Dead Like Me rocked! I cancelled Showtime when they cancelled that show. I wish I had HDNet right about now. :mad:

In case the Comcast guy is lurking around here somewhere, I just wanted to give him a friendly reminder that ESPN2 HD would be an exceedingly popular addition to their lineup. ABC/ESPN is spreading the big hype about how every game of the upcoming (June) World cup is going to be broadcast in HD, but unfortunatly probably about half of those games will be on ESPN2 which is not only not in HD on Comcast but also is not digital and therefore not terribly good quality. Also, I suspect there are some baseball fans in here that would be glued to their HDTVs all summer if we had the Duece in HD.

Thanks.

Does anyone here have the new Dish Network HD package? If so, what are your opinions of it? Thinking about switching when our new house is built.

cgking114
I have the new 622 rec, but do not have the new HD pac.
I have not put up the dish I need for the new stuff so I only get 9 HD ch
I like the 622, it can record 2 SD or HD from sat and 1 OTA at the same time.
The new HD is on sat 129 and 91.5 So far the sat at 91.5 is better here in the south
I am doing some signal testing this week and will let you know how it works out.

Well, Diana. You jinxed it. :p Neither Desperate Housewives nor Grey's Anatomy(both WCIV) was in HD tonight. I'd recorded them so I couldn't call to remind them to flip the switch.

Spoke too soon. They did flip the switch about ten minutes into Grey's Anatomy. Slackers.

Diana, I was scanning the line up for the new NBC HD channel on Time Warner...nothing yet:( Any word? The real reason I am dropping you a line is that while I was scanning, I noticed a few channels, specifically 350 to 368 which appear to be repeats of other channels lower in the line up. One, 366 (TWC), says I need to subscribe to it. It seems some of them are digital versions of the analog lower end, but others are repeats of the digital tier (or is everything "digital" now with a converter box?). Is this a glitch, or is Time Warner rearranging the line-up?

Also, going to a four digit channel format is a pain...sure would have been nice to fit those two channels down in the three digit range...alas, suppose this is a sign of a significantly expanded line-up in the future? Sure hope the HD line-up gets bigger this year...maybe The Duce?? (ESPN2) :cool: Guess I can get used to adding a "0" to my direct channel inputs :D

Diana, I was scanning the line up for the new NBC HD channel on Time Warner...nothing yet:( Any word? The real reason I am dropping you a line is that while I was scanning, I noticed a few channels, specifically 350 to 368 which appear to be repeats of other channels lower in the line up. One, 366 (TWC), says I need to subscribe to it. It seems some of them are digital versions of the analog lower end, but others are repeats of the digital tier (or is everything "digital" now with a converter box?). Is this a glitch, or is Time Warner rearranging the line-up?

Also, going to a four digit channel format is a pain...sure would have been nice to fit those two channels down in the three digit range...alas, suppose this is a sign of a significantly expanded line-up in the future? Sure hope the HD line-up gets bigger this year...maybe The Duce?? (ESPN2) :cool: Guess I can get used to adding a "0" to my direct channel inputs :D

I had not noticed the 350-368 thing. You seem to be right, they are duplicates of several digital and analog channels but they say I am not suscribed either. Hmmmmm.... What's up with that?

Any new word of FoxHD for the TWC lineup?

350 - 368 is The Family Choice Tier if you subscribe to it you cannot subscribe to anything else on our lineup. You can get HD Broadcast, but not Tier. Let me know if you want to know specifics, but its really only for Familys who only want G rated programming in their homes -- period.

WCBD is probably going to be the 15th - we are waiting on equipment and if we are lucky it will get her the 2nd week of May like we hoped, but the vendor seems to be dragging its feet.

Nothing new on the Sinclair front or ABC Disney negotiations.

Hi all,

Anyone noticed, or maybe it is my system, when going to commercials, when they are on national commercials or previews, I have lost my center speaker and all sound is out of rear only, once they hit local comercials sound is correct, and also correct during programming....anyone else noticed this..

Picking up this via TWC in Summerville, only on CBS, all other HD's are fine

Paul

Welcome to Charleston! I asked Comcast the same question a while back and was told that Motorola boxes are the first to get the updated guide and INDemand menu. SA boxes are the last. I wonder why Comcast here doesn't switch to Motorola boxes? Haven't seen a Comcast rep on here in a while.

Motorola and SA boxes have completely different software that restricts them to talking only to specific hardware at the headend ... ie. to give us Motorola boxes will entail replacing the headend units at the CO as well ... not going to happen.

Comcast fees have gone up considerably in the last few years, but here is Comcast 5yr stock performance ...

http://ichart.finance.yahoo.com/z?s=CMCSA&t=5y&q=l&l=on&z=l&p=s

Comcast CEO 2005 salary ...

Mr. Brian L. Roberts , 46
Chairman, Chief Exec. Officer, Pres of Comcast Holdings Corp.
2005 Salary: $ 12.8M

Link: http://ap.lancasteronline.com/4/comcast_ceo_pay

Photo: http://www.photocome.com/voice/1st/images/from/381306936.jpg

:mad: :mad: :mad:

Motorola and SA boxes have completely different software that restricts them to talking only to specific hardware at the headend ... ie. to give us Motorola boxes will entail replacing the headend units at the CO as well ... not going to happen.

Comcast fees have gone up considerably in the last few years, but here is Comcast 5yr stock performance ...

http://ichart.finance.yahoo.com/z?s=CMCSA&t=5y&q=l&l=on&z=l&p=s

Comcast CEO 2005 salary ...

Mr. Brian L. Roberts , 46
Chairman, Chief Exec. Officer, Pres of Comcast Holdings Corp.
2005 Salary: $ 12.8M

Link: http://ap.lancasteronline.com/4/comcast_ceo_pay

Photo: http://www.photocome.com/voice/1st/images/from/381306936.jpg

:mad: :mad: :mad:

Thanks for the insight...didn't realize the difference in boxes (more pointedly, the head end equipment)...too bad...there are better guides out there! Tired of sifting through all the in-demand channels between the HD stations (would prefer to remove them, and others, from the guide; or have multiple favorite lists like I had on Dish). Oh well, hundreds of channels and still complaining ;)

Tivo Series 3 with cable cards is coming by 4Q. It will allow much better customization of channel lists than any cable company box

LOST in HD via OTA doesn't seem to be here tonight. The SD (via DirecTV) is coming in fine, but there is no signal at all via OTA. Is this me or area-wide?

Also, last night's presentation of Boston Legal (via OTA) was garbled fro most of the show. Infact, for the 1-hour length of the show, my Tivo was only able to record 10-15 minutes total.

Is ABC falling apart recently? Or is my equipment falling apart? This is only happening with ABC-HD OTA.

LOST in HD via OTA doesn't seem to be here tonight. The SD (via DirecTV) is coming in fine, but there is no signal at all via OTA. Is this me or area-wide?

I caught more than half of Lost last night via Knology, and it was HD, as was Invasion. My DVR is full at the moment, so I didn't get the first part. To my knowledge, Knology pulls WCIV-DT OTA.

On a related note, does anyone else notice that the analog originated material on WCIV-DT has a distinctly greenish tinge? The HD stuff looks great, but if they switch to the analog feed it looks awful on my set. I figure since they don't monitor an off-air DT signal, they don't know what it looks like, and just need to adjust their equipment, but that's just my guess.
-JFS

Was anyone able to get WCIV 4.1 OTA tonight? I switched over to the tuner tonight because of repeated dropouts on my 8000 (time to call Knology to check the drop again), but couldn't get 4.1. I could get 5.1 and 7.1/2/3, which originate on the same tower, so figure they were doing something. Oddly, Knology had signal on 901 - perhaps they get it a different way or something?
(I did try to reprogram the set and reorient the antenna, no change.)
-JFS

I wonder if they would create a new thread for us Comcast/TW subscribers. Most of this thread discusses OTA issues.

I caught more than half of Lost last night via Knology, and it was HD, as was Invasion. My DVR is full at the moment, so I didn't get the first part. To my knowledge, Knology pulls WCIV-DT OTA.

On a related note, does anyone else notice that the analog originated material on WCIV-DT has a distinctly greenish tinge? The HD stuff looks great, but if they switch to the analog feed it looks awful on my set. I figure since they don't monitor an off-air DT signal, they don't know what it looks like, and just need to adjust their equipment, but that's just my guess.
-JFS

Yes, I have always had the greenish tint on 4-1 as well as noticably lower sound level HD OTA. Really irritating having to adjust if you want to stay there. So I try not to (hint to someone that cares if you are out there). :mad:

I wonder if they would create a new thread for us Comcast/TW subscribers. Most of this thread discusses OTA issues.


Interesting, I am OTA only and it seems to me that most info here is cable though I have not counted. Having input from all sources has helped me narrow the probable cause of past problems.

I need to re-orient my antenna this weekend and wanted to check the compass/degrees for the towers relative to me. This is what AntennaWeb.org has to say:

DTV Antenna
Type Call Sign Channel Network City State Live
Date Compass
Orientation Miles
From Frequency
Assignment
* yellow - uhf WITV-DT 49.1 PBS CHARLESTON SC 111° 21.7 49
* yellow - uhf WCSC-DT 5.1 CBS CHARLESTON SC 111° 21.7 47
* green - uhf WCIV-DT 4.1 ABC CHARLESTON SC 111° 21.7 34
* red - uhf WCBD-DT 2.1 NBC CHARLESTON SC 152° 17.1 50
* blue - uhf WMMP-DT 36.1 UPN CHARLESTON SC 166° 10.1 35
* blue - uhf WTAT-DT 24.1 FOX CHARLESTON SC 166° 10.1 40

Does anyone know if this has been updated for Fox/UPN or anyoine else who is now beaming from Awendaw? By the way, I am in Goose Creek (Crowfield) if you need that to orient the compass/degrees.

All but 2-1 should be same as 5-1

I wonder if they would create a new thread for us Comcast/TW subscribers. Most of this thread discusses OTA issues.

That would be up to you as the Forum Member to create and develop support for the thread.

A couple of years ago the Columbia group tried to establish a TWC thread for SC to co-exist with the various DMA threads. Participants tended to double post their questions and comments in both threads which is not as effective. Ultimately it didn't get participation and died.

I caught more than half of Lost last night via Knology, and it was HD, as was Invasion. My DVR is full at the moment, so I didn't get the first part. To my knowledge, Knology pulls WCIV-DT OTA.

On a related note, does anyone else notice that the analog originated material on WCIV-DT has a distinctly greenish tinge? The HD stuff looks great, but if they switch to the analog feed it looks awful on my set. I figure since they don't monitor an off-air DT signal, they don't know what it looks like, and just need to adjust their equipment, but that's just my guess.
-JFS

I agree totally.

To me, all the local stations' SD lack consistency.
CBS has terrible looking local news, but their national SD feed looks pretty good. (i.e. Survivor and others)
NBC has good looking local news and national SD. (i.e. The Apprentice) But they still aren't on their tower yet!!!
ABC has pretty good local news and terrible national SD. (i.e. Extreme Home Makeover)
Fox has crappy stretched local SD and OK national SD. (i.e. The Simpsons) And their audio can be terrible, especially when they are showing previews for the 10:00 news during IDOL.
UPN isn't even worth commenting on.
And I won't even start a 1080i vs. 720p debate, so I'll skip the HD comments

Do any of the local stations actually check-out their digital feeds, especially the locally generated SD material?

WCIV is asleep at the wheel again..NBA playoffs in HD and nobody answers the phone. Crappy SD broadcast on the HD channel.

Diana, do you have any information on when WCBD HD will be available in Summerville?

Thanks,
Phil

We have faced some challenges with the equipment vendor. They received the PO and then someone went on vacation and we found out when he got back this week that nothing happened while he was out. I haven't received an update since Tuesday, but essentially as soon as we receive the equipment we will get it installed and I'll let immediately post. I'm guessing within 7 days, but I can't promise because the entire process is out of my control and for the most part its out of TWC control.

Thanks for the update. I know how frustrating it is to depend on other people or companies to get things done.

Phil

Has anyone had difficulty receiving OTA WCIV-DT (ABC)? I'm in Johns Island, and I usually get 90-100% on all the usual DTV/HDTV channels in the area. But beginning yesterday afternoon, I am getting NO signal whatsoever. All other channels are fine. I called WCIV, and they said they are broadcasting...everything is normal. Is this a glitch in my setup, or is WCIV messing with the broadcast? BTW, I'm using a Silver Sensor mounted under an overhand on the second floor of my house with a Zenith 1080 receiver. I'm on River Road, next to the Stono.

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Has anyone had difficulty receiving OTA WCIV-DT (ABC)? I'm in Johns Island, and I usually get 90-100% on all the usual DTV/HDTV channels in the area. But beginning yesterday afternoon, I am getting NO signal whatsoever. All other channels are fine. I called WCIV, and they said they are broadcasting...everything is normal. Is this a glitch in my setup, or is WCIV messing with the broadcast? BTW, I'm using a Silver Sensor mounted under an overhand on the second floor of my house with a Zenith 1080 receiver. I'm on River Road, next to the Stono.

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I am in The Creek (Crowfield) and had a total of about 10 seconds of combined dropout/pixelation during "Lost" last night. I just assumed it was wind. Haven't watched ABC since then.

Anyone else who likes "The Office" having trouble with the sound?? I started watching tonight's 40 min episode on a recording buffer tonight, and i noticed that during such crucial moments as when the main characters kiss for the first time, the SOUND DROPS OUT!! What is up with that?? It happened 2x during epic moments in this program :(

I also noticed this sound problem the other night when i recorded Conan O'Brien. Anyone else have the problem, or am I just blessed with an unlucky 8300hd DVR??

I had the same problem with sound dropping during The Office and Conan.

Same issue with The Office. I finally gave up on it and will download it from iTunes with vastly inferior picture quality, but the picture doesn't matter if you can't hear what they're saying.

Or you could download it from Usenet with vastly superior picture quality.

Or you could download it from Usenet with vastly superior picture quality.

I try to stay legal when possible.

So anyone try to watch Satruday Night Live last night in HD? It almost completely unwatchable, but not for the usual reasons. The sound cut out at least a half-dozen times including during both Paul Simon songs. This has happened on several NBC shows in the past week and I'm thinking it's not a local issue 'cause all the local commercials are working fine. Anyone else seeing this?

I try to stay legal when possible.

So anyone try to watch Satruday Night Live last night in HD? It almost completely unwatchable, but not for the usual reasons. The sound cut out at least a half-dozen times including during both Paul Simon songs. This has happened on several NBC shows in the past week and I'm thinking it's not a local issue 'cause all the local commercials are working fine. Anyone else seeing this?

I have seen this happen on just about every NBCHD program over the last week. For me, it started last weekend with the hockey game. When it came on, it was in HD, then after commercial, the HD was there, but no audio. Then they switched to SD with good audio. I called Master Control and asked if they forgot to switch back to HD and would the game be in HD. The response was that they were having problems with their HD retransmission. The head engineer was called in and they would fix it ASAP.

Then throughout the week, different HD shows have the same problem sporadically. As long as the SD signal is going, there havbe not been any dropouts...only on HD. For instance, during SNL last night, the sound dropped out and then they switched to SD, and we could hear again. So half the show was either in SD with audio or HD with no audio. And not all of the commercials were working. Only the commercials that were run after the show was in SD and cut to commercial. If they cut to commercial while in HD, the 30-second spots were sometimes working, but not if the preceeding HD audio was not working.

I am no expert, but this would point to a local problem. This would be easier to understand and compare if we were in a HD-via-satellite DMA. But since this area will not have Local HD via D* or E* until next year at the earliest, we shouldn't hold our breath. Instead, it would be nice if someone could contact a local engineer and get an update on the HD retransmitter here in Charleston. Maybe this is one of those $.79 Radio Shack switch fixes...maybe it is a $10,000 manufacturer warranty replacement issue.

By the way, my HD is via OTA, not cable.

Tonight, WCIV forgot again to flip the HD switch so I called the number that hdmole provided. 971-4403 which usually goes straight to the chief engineer's voice mail. Since that one goes to voice mail and there's that chance that he won't check it until tomorrow, I then decided to call the newsroom. 723-4403. I don't know who I talked to, but I just said, "Could you tell master ocntrol to flip the HD switch?" She hestitantly said yes. A couple secs later, they flipped it. So that's what you have to do to remind them. Try the first number of the chief engineer, then, if it goes to voice mail, call the newroom. Voila.

Hey if the Comcast folks are trolling here...

I saw a rumor on a soccer bulletin board that Comcast will be doing a temporary deal to carry ESPN2-HD for the duration of the World Cup this summer. I'm wondering if anyone knows if there's any truth to that and if so when they might announce it. I know a lot of people who are serious enough about their soccer that they are planning to pick up one of the satellite services just to be assured of seeing their games in HD.

ABC/Disney/ESPN have been heavily promoting the fact they will be broadcasting every game of the tourney in HD, but unfortunately the opening game for the United States will apparently be on ESPN2, which is not only not in HD here but is on an analog channel that is just not very clear.

Thank you for any insight.

Any word when WCBD will go full power? Is it still any time between now and July 1st, 2006, or has it become July 1st 2007? Sorry to be sarcastic but I have been waiting and hoping for 2 years now to be able to receive the signal. I am in the Hemingway area of Williamsburg County so I am hoping to be able to receive a good signal once they go full power.

Any word when WCBD will go full power? Is it still any time between now and July 1st, 2006, or has it become July 1st 2007? Sorry to be sarcastic but I have been waiting and hoping for 2 years now to be able to receive the signal. I am in the Hemingway area of Williamsburg County so I am hoping to be able to receive a good signal once they go full power.

I don't know the answer, but did run into this factlet:
Beginning in September, WCBD will show the CW on digital subchannel 50.2. The expansion will put another station on the air in Charleston and increase WCBD's strength in an already competitive market.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WCBD-TV

According to a related link, WBLN-14 is part of a cable-only service called The WB 100+, which gets that network into small markets like ours. Since The CW is taking over for UPN and WB, and our UPN affiliate is not joining the CW, I wondered what was going to happen.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_WB_100%2B_Station_Group

Maybe they'll carry the CW stuff (like Smallville) in HD! Now the next question will be whether Comcast, Knology and TWC will carry it.
-JFS

nighthawk777:

cbarclay@wcbd.com is who I emailed last year and who said it would be by July, at the latest, that they would be on their tower. But, then again, I see their General Manager's email is vacant so I wouldn't doubt if they don't make their "deadline"

jfschroeder:

Just what we need, multi-casting and lowered picture quality. Why don't they broadcast on their own channel and keep the picture quality up on NBC and CW ???
Oh, that's right , $$$$$$$$$!

Hi There,

We got permission to get the Turner South home games in HD again - but not in time to get tonights game on... They will air on Channel 814 and the schedule is

http://www.twcsc.com/AllHosted/DigitalSportsTier/BravesInHD2006.aspx

These games will be available in Columbia, Sumter, Orangeburg, Summerville and Florence areas, but not The Grand Strand.

Just what we need, multi-casting and lowered picture quality. Why don't they broadcast on their own channel and keep the picture quality up on NBC and CW ???
Oh, that's right , $$$$$$$$$!

No doubt. I was wondering why, with a "real" station and DT slot for 36, the UPN affiliate wouldn't become a CW affiliate. Instead, they (Sinclair) chose to become a NewsCorp affiliate for the new "My Network TV" network, which will broadcast an entirely new slate of programming that they're creating, including (English?) telenovelas. The comment I found for another station was that "My Network TV" made better financial sense for them. Seems like a waste, but I don't make those kind of decisions for a living.

It looks to me like WCBD is not particularly committed to the quality brought about by DT. Clearly, they're more interested in the revenue streams from additional program offerings, which is the same argument playing out all over the dial. Let's face it, they'll only commit to the highest quality HD if it attracts observable ad dollars.

It's this kind of reasoning that brings me back to wanting satellite delivered network TV without the local b.s. Give us NBC-HD, ABC-HD, etc. Just like HBO-HD, I want the programming delivered by the major networks to come to me in full HD, without commercial interruption or picture deterioration by local stations that can't afford to upgrade their equipment. I'd pay for those channels, whether through satellite or cable delivery. Of course, this isn't our TV model today - the programs are almost incidental to the advertising; would people tune in to a local channel just for news, local programming, weather etc.? Yes, in major markets, where "independent" stations used to deliver some mix of that plus syndicated programming. But then, you get into the Syndex rules, which say that if a program is delivered by a local station with an exclusive contract, the provider isn't allowed to bring in another copy. I haven't seen it recently, but used to - have those rules changed?

Anyway, these ideas are probably more appropriate for another thread.
-JFS

I don't know the answer, but did run into this factlet:
Beginning in September, WCBD will show the CW on digital subchannel 50.2. The expansion will put another station on the air in Charleston and increase WCBD's strength in an already competitive market.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WCBD-TV

According to a related link, WBLN-14 is part of a cable-only service called The WB 100+, which gets that network into small markets like ours. Since The CW is taking over for UPN and WB, and our UPN affiliate is not joining the CW, I wondered what was going to happen.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_WB_100%2B_Station_Group

Maybe they'll carry the CW stuff (like Smallville) in HD! Now the next question will be whether Comcast, Knology and TWC will carry it.
-JFS
This is absolutely bad news for Charleston HD interests. Before WCBD even goes full strength they will be losing picture quality. Make no mistake this will reduce the quality of the HD picture and we will all see it. This new station is not a HD station, but will take bandwidth from that allocated to WCBD for their NBC station and it is definitely noticeable. To see the effect watch something with any movement on the PBSHD station. It has reduced bandwidth due to two other stations (the digital rebroadcast of the SD station, and the SC channel).

We should all hope that Comcast, Knology and TW do not carry it. Because if they don't then you can bet that WCBD will not run it for long. If they do you can forget about a good picture on Sunday night Football on NBC this fall.

Andy

HDTV/DTV wasn't intended to be like this. Nothing irritates me more than having an expensive 62 inch TV looking like crap. Give me one channel of quality programming in HD and get out of the sub channel mentality. WCBD needs to look at WCSC to see what quality HD is intended to be.

This is absolutely bad news for Charleston HD interests. Before WCBD even goes full strength they will be losing picture quality. Make no mistake this will reduce the quality of the HD picture and we will all see it. This new station is not a HD station, but will take bandwidth from that allocated to WCBD for their NBC station and it is definitely noticeable. To see the effect watch something with any movement on the PBSHD station. It has reduced bandwidth due to two other stations (the digital rebroadcast of the SD station, and the SC channel).

We should all hope that Comcast, Knology and TW do not carry it. Because if they don't then you can bet that WCBD will not run it for long. If they do you can forget about a good picture on Sunday night Football on NBC this fall.

Andy

While I obviously cannot speak for other MSOs, the TWC Retransmission Contract provides as set amount of bandwidth to the broadcaster for transmission of their signal. It does not allow us to restrict what they show, so it is entirely in their court to determine if the entire amount is devoted to HD or split between HD and SD.

So, the onus will be on viewers to vote with their remote by not tuning in... ratings rule!

On that note, latest update from the equipment vendor has us shooting for a June 1 launch of WCBD in HD on our Summerville system. (fingers-crossed)

... This new station is not a HD station, but will take bandwidth from that allocated to WCBD for their NBC station and it is definitely noticeable. ...

Some of the programs the CW will carry are made in HD (like Smallville) - I don't know what percentage of the schedule it is. I presume it will be up to WCBD as to whether they transmit it as HD. What are the combinations allowable again? Is it possible to have 2 HD programs broadcast in the same stream?
-JFS

Is anyone else having a problem with 810 on TWC?
Mine went blank yesterday and as of right now, it is still out. 811 (WCSC's weather) is working fine as is all fo the other channels including HD. CSI's season ends tonight and I want it in HD!

On a different topic. Last night my 8300 decided not to record Alias. :mad: Not sure why. When I checked my scheduled programming, it was gone. I have had it record ever episode for years... now all of a sudden it "forgets?" WTF! :confused: Next to the last episode and I miss it! This is insane. This is the second time that has happened. Do I need a new box or is there a Gremlin in my house?

Is it possible to have 2 HD programs broadcast in the same stream?
-JFS


Its possible, but you wouldn't like the end result of either.

Is anyone else having a problem with 810 on TWC?
Mine went blank yesterday and as of right now, it is still out. 811 (WCSC's weather) is working fine as is all fo the other channels including HD. CSI's season ends tonight and I want it in HD!

On a different topic. Last night my 8300 decided not to record Alias. :mad: Not sure why. When I checked my scheduled programming, it was gone. I have had it record ever episode for years... now all of a sudden it "forgets?" WTF! :confused: Next to the last episode and I miss it! This is insane. This is the second time that has happened. Do I need a new box or is there a Gremlin in my house?

WCSC should be back up now. Thanks for alerting us.

On a different topic. Last night my 8300 decided not to record Alias. :mad: Not sure why. When I checked my scheduled programming, it was gone. I have had it record ever episode for years... now all of a sudden it "forgets?" WTF! :confused: Next to the last episode and I miss it! This is insane. This is the second time that has happened. Do I need a new box or is there a Gremlin in my house?
That stinks! It's happened to me though, but never for an 8pm show like Alias. Usually for the 9 or 10pm shows when the 8 or 9 show went over by a few minutes and the DVR either thinks the show isn't scheduled and doesn't record or doesn't record the previews for the next week. :mad: Why can't they just do shows hour to hour?! :mad: This "extra minute to attract more of an audience" is for the birds!
You didn't miss much IMO, I think they've tried tying up all the loose ends of Alias entirely too quickly. You can watch it for free over at www.abc.com.

Any word when WCBD will go full power? Is it still any time between now and July 1st, 2006, or has it become July 1st 2007? Sorry to be sarcastic but I have been waiting and hoping for 2 years now to be able to receive the signal. I am in the Hemingway area of Williamsburg County so I am hoping to be able to receive a good signal once they go full power.

I emailed them today and the reply included
" We will move our digital signal to Awendaw on the 26th of June."

I'm sure this has been asked more than once, but my search didn't result in much. I have the SA8300. I have been running it component out to my rear proj. tv, but now i'm making the switch to front projection. Does the SA8300 HDMI port work? I know earlier there were questions of whether it was enabled or not. If it does work, is it any different than the component, picture quality wise? My projector has a DVI-M1 port, so i guess i'd have to get a HDMI to DVI cable of some sort... Anyway, thanks for the ...input.

Assuming there is no difference for the MSOs, the 8300s TWC has include enabled HDMI output. You do have to purchase a HDMI to DVI cable, we only provide the component cables.

Diana,
Has there been a problem with TWC Showtime HD #1, it has been out for nearly a week. SWHD #2 works great.
Thanks

Thanks for letting me know... I will email the headend right now.

I'm sure this has been asked more than once, but my search didn't result in much. I have the SA8300. I have been running it component out to my rear proj. tv, but now i'm making the switch to front projection. Does the SA8300 HDMI port work? I know earlier there were questions of whether it was enabled or not. If it does work, is it any different than the component, picture quality wise? My projector has a DVI-M1 port, so i guess i'd have to get a HDMI to DVI cable of some sort... Anyway, thanks for the ...input.

On comcast the 8300 hdmi is enabled.

Showtime HD East Coast feed should be back up now. Please let me know if it is not.

Thanks for letting me know..... remember the faster you tell me the faster we can fix it!

On comcast the 8300 hdmi is enabled.


Thanks! So i should be getting my 100" screen in any day now. I have attic over the room that I am putting this in, so wiring and mounting this stuff should be fairly easy, but...

Has anyone ever flush mounted an electric projector screen? My crossbeams in the ceiling run parallel to how the screen will be mounted, so it can be done, but I was wondering if anyone had any experience / tips in doing so?

I have Time warner basic cable and I was wondering why Discovery HD and ABC primetime in hd come in blocky and I lose audio constantly? Does this happen to anyone else?

The Senior PGA Golf Championship is supposed to be in HD on Universal HD today. It is not on TWC.

“The Biggest Sporting Event in the World”

This is not hyperbole. It is an awesome feat. But what does it mean? Every four years we have the pleasure of enjoying a convergence of two events that claim to be the Biggest Sporting Event in the World. How can they both make the same claim? It’s pretty easy when you consider their qualities.

On the one hand, you have the Indianapolis 500, held every Memorial Day weekend. Over 300,000 people attend the event, plus another 325 million viewers world-wide tune in to watch the event from their homes or the local pub.

On the other hand, you have the FIFA World Cup. Having spent a great deal of my youth and early adulthood playing soccer, this is my Shangri-la. I count down the days to the World Cup. And I am not alone.

The World Cup is held every four years and attracts 350 million fans for the final game. Over the course of the entire month of the tournament, more than 30 Billion fans from just about every corner of the globe will tune in to catch any or all of the 63 games. That’s BILLION with “B”.

So how can they both claim the title of “Largest Sporting Event”? The Indy 500 is a one-day event; the World Cup is spread over about a month. So each is accurate to a degree. So what else do these events have in common? This year, they are both being brought to you by the ABC family of networks (with ESPN providing coverage for most of the Cup games). But to me, this where the similarities end.

ABC/ESPN/ESPN2 will be broadcasting each and every game of the World Cup in High Definition. That’s 63 games over 30 days that will be beamed back to the US in stunning HD. This is a huge undertaking that will require many trucks, engineers and technicians. I cannot even imagine the engineering aspects of this task. I am just looking forward to all that soccer in HD.

However, back here in the good ole US of A, we cannot expect to see the largest sporting event to take place on US soil in anything but Standard Definition. According to the reports that I have read, there will be about 40 stationary cameras being used around the 2.5-mile race track. There will be other remote cameras in the pits and elsewhere around the track, but the crux of the issue at hand is 40 cameras located in one facility. Not scattered across an entire country. Not half a world away. But right here in the Midwest.

Don’t get me wrong, I will watch the race even in sub-standard definition, but how incredible would it be to watch it in HD? Is it too much to ask? According to Dave Gass, director of field operations and engineering for IMS (Indy Motor Sports) Productions - who provides the “pool” feed of the race to ABC for redistribution around the world – “there is no immediate pressure to produce the Indianapolis 500 in high definition; but the possibility is out there and the HD threshold may have to be crossed sooner rather than later.” He is also quoted as saying “ABC said that it wasn't going to do [HD] for three years, but after going to NAB2003, with all the interest in high-def, I feel it's a lot more imminent than people think it is.” This is from an interview given in May 2003.

Well, it’s been three years…we’re still waiting. And there is definitely an interest in all the people who have made the plunge into HD. High Definition is more than just watching a screen that is larger and brighter. It is about being able to display a screen image that is not blurry, even when watching from a stationary camera as a car whizzes by at over 200MPH. It is about clarity. And Standard Definition just does not have the clarity that we – the HD population – desire, nay demand.

So ABC, while I am very excited about what and your ESPN brethren have arranged for my viewing pleasure this summer in the way of the World Cup entirely in HD, I think it might be about time you took a look in your own back yard and realized that there are still great things to be done here. I sincerely hope that many more of my friends who have been wishing for HD to come to the Indianapolis 500 will take a few minutes to write a letter letting you know how they feel about your substandard broadcast of the World’s Largest Sporting Event. Maybe then you can convince your “pool” provider that they need to step up to the plate as well.

30 Billion fans from just about every corner of the globe will tune in
A neat trick since there are 6.5b people in the world. Anyway it just goes to show Indy is not as big as NASCAR.

Diana, can you give us a quick update on the NBC-HD status? Is it still a go for the 1st of June.... next week?

Diana, can you give us a quick update on the NBC-HD status? Is it still a go for the 1st of June.... next week?

How about Fox-HD. Are we ever going to get that? Football season approaches and for a third year of having HD... still no Fox!

A neat trick since there are 6.5b people in the world. Anyway it just goes to show Indy is not as big as NASCAR.
Good point...apparently I forgot to insert the key word with that number: "cummulative" ;)

Diana, can you give us a quick update on the NBC-HD status? Is it still a go for the 1st of June.... next week?

How about Fox-HD. Are we ever going to get that? Football season approaches and for a third year of having HD... still no Fox!


NBC - the vendor was to ship the receiver on Friday, so I guess we will know tomorrow if we got it 'overnight' (including weekend and holiday) to get installed for Thursday activiation.

Sinclaire - still in negotiations. I'm still not going to provide any guesses as to when it will be executed.

NBC - the vendor was to ship the receiver on Friday, so I guess we will know tomorrow if we got it 'overnight' (including weekend and holiday) to get installed for Thursday activiation.

Sinclaire - still in negotiations. I'm still not going to provide any guesses as to when it will be executed.


Thanks for the update. I look forward to the addition of NBC. I hope and pray that TWC can get Fox taken care of before football season.

Since TWC is going to carry NBC digital/HD.... will they also include the CW when is comes online in?

Thanks for all of your hard work. :eek:

CW -

I believe someone on this tread reported that Media General was going to carry CW as one of their multiplex feeds. That is entirely up to them, TWC has no vote in what the broadcaster uses their allocation for upon execution of the deal.

CW -

I believe someone on this tread reported that Media General was going to carry CW as one of their multiplex feeds. That is entirely up to them, TWC has no vote in what the broadcaster uses their allocation for upon execution of the deal.


I must not have made myself clear. The CW is going to be carried on a secondary feed from our local NBC channel... owned by Media General. Since TWC is going to carry NBC digital, will they also be allowed to carry all of their digital feeds like you do with SCETV, and CBS?

Anyone notice the LDV (Lucent Digital Video) emblem on WCBD? Right next to the NBC Peacock on bottom right. Or is it just on Knology?

Anyone notice the LDV (Lucent Digital Video) emblem on WCBD? Right next to the NBC Peacock on bottom right. Or is it just on Knology?
Yup. Comcast has it too. Wierd.

Strange that it shows up on SD broadcasts (left and right sidebars). Havent had a chance to notice wether it shows up on HD broadcasts as well. Whats strange to me is that part of it is on the black bars and part of it is on the picture..if that makes sense.

Wonder if its part of the new antenae being used by WCBD?

Anyone notice the LDV (Lucent Digital Video) emblem on WCBD? Right next to the NBC Peacock on bottom right. Or is it just on Knology?
Yeah, I am seeing on OTA 2-1. If that thing is going to always be there, it will eventually "burn-in" and that will piss me off. Hopefully they can drop it and only show it from time to time as required by whatever contract they might have. Much more damaging (potentially) than the CBS "eye". :cool:

Can anyone who has the Extra Innings Package thru Comcast telll me whether the Phillies home games have the Phillies announcers on them. My brother in law has it thru Directtv and when there is a Phillie home game it always has the visiting team announcers instead of the Phillies. He wants to switch to Comcast if this is not the same. I know this is a weird questiob but he really wants to know.

Can anyone who has the Extra Innings Package thru Comcast telll me whether the Phillies home games have the Phillies announcers on them. My brother in law has it thru Directtv and when there is a Phillie home game it always has the visiting team announcers instead of the Phillies. He wants to switch to Comcast if this is not the same. I know this is a weird questiob but he really wants to know.

I have the package mainly for the Tiger games and it will go back and forth. I never know which team's announcers will be until the game comes on the air. I have it with TW but I am sure it is the same everywhere. I also get the hockey package and it is the same way for the Red Wing games -- sometimes those are even the TSN (Canada ESPN) announcers. I find that I like that since you get a different slant on the game but you still get to watch it. A lot of times my wife and I will watch the games with the sound off and just watch the game and talk about other stuff without the talking heads!

I must not have made myself clear. The CW is going to be carried on a secondary feed from our local NBC channel... owned by Media General. Since TWC is going to carry NBC digital, will they also be allowed to carry all of their digital feeds like you do with SCETV, and CBS?

All Broadcast HD Retransmission Consent deals are the same. The exact same allocation of 'bandwidth' is given to each broadcaster and it is up to them to program as they choose.

All Broadcast HD Retransmission Consent deals are the same. The exact same allocation of 'bandwidth' is given to each broadcaster and it is up to them to program as they choose.
Diana, Thanks for your input here. But wouldn't be up to the MSO to choose what to show. For example, Comcast doesn't show the Weather radar that WCSC broadcasts OTA on a subchannel. Obviously this is different than an additional channel with different programming like PBS does, but isn't this a choice that the cable company makes, not to rebroadcast the subchannel. As you said, it is up to the broadcaster to decide what to do with their bandwidth, but if the cable companies don't carry the subchannels then there wouldn't be the economic advantage of compromising the main digital channel, i.e. reducing resolution on the HD channel.

Andrew

Andrew is on the same page as me it seems. I understand that each station has Bandwidth assigned and it is their choice what to do with it. What I want to know is since 2.1 will be NBC and I'm guessing 2.2 will be CW, will TWC carry both 2.1 NBCHD and 2.2 CW. The WB will go away on channel 3 and UPN will join the My Network on 13. You carry 7.1, 7.2, 7.3, 5.1, 5.2, and 4.1 already... Is that not a choice of TWC? I was just wondering if their was a plan for the CW. Also, if the plan includes HD if 2.2 is the CWHD channel.

BTW... I understand the channel, subchannel, bandwidth thing.... I am a transmitter tech for SCETV around these parts.

Thanks for you input.

“The Biggest Sporting Event in the World”

ABC/ESPN/ESPN2 will be broadcasting each and every game of the World Cup in High Definition. That’s 63 games over 30 days that will be beamed back to the US in stunning HD. This is a huge undertaking that will require many trucks, engineers and technicians. I cannot even imagine the engineering aspects of this task. I am just looking forward to all that soccer in HD.


Don't get too excited about watching all that soccer in HD if you have Comcast. The opening match of the tournament, the opening match for the US National Team and roughly half the games overall will be broadcast on ESPN2 and you'll not only be seeing it in SD, but you'll be seeing it in non-digital not-so-crisp SD.

There are rumors floating around about a last minute deal like the NBC Universal for the Olympics deal, but nothing firm as yet.

Good thing I have DTV and ESPN2HD. I had actually called Comcast to get their pricing package info because I am tired of DTV $400 price for HDDVR and their lower PQ HD, but found out they didn't have ESPN2HD so I'm staying DTV.

I also am counting down the days to the World Cup. Party at my house for the opening game and then flying out to Germany the next day. Back just in time for the USA 3rd game, Argentina/Netherlands, Portugal/Mexico, and then the knockout rounds!!!!!!

Go USA, Brazil, Portugal!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I was just wondering if their was a plan for the CW. Also, if the plan includes HD if 2.2 is the CWHD channel.


There is no way that the CW could be carried as a HD channel, on a subchannel of another HD channel. They would both look terrible. My guess is that Media General is just carrying it as a SD digital channel, which will still compromise the quality of the NBC HD feed they will broadcast. You would think that NBC would not want their affilliates to do this to their HD signal. But who knows.

There is no way that the CW could be carried as a HD channel, on a subchannel of another HD channel. They would both look terrible. My guess is that Media General is just carrying it as a SD digital channel, which will still compromise the quality of the NBC HD feed they will broadcast. You would think that NBC would not want their affilliates to do this to their HD signal. But who knows.

That is actually not true. ;) With the band width available, you can have one 1080i and one 720p High Def channel broadcasting with excellent results. I believe that you may even be able to get two 720p channels with on SD "slide" show (like weather map) up without a problem as well. SCETV currently broadcasts one HD and two SD channels without a problem. Taking the two SD and making one HD should not be that hard.

Here is a quote that may help explain...
"Digital television in the United States supports multiple digital subchannels if you divide the 19.4 Megabits-per-second (Mbps) bitstream. Full quality 1080i HDTV requires 18Mbps; however, many stations compress this down to 11Mbps. A 720p HDTV signal can be compressed to 8Mbps, and a SD signal compressed to 6Mbps without perceivable loss of quality. 4Mbps or less yields acceptable results if the subject in the video moves very little (such as a slideshow automated weather channel)."


Now, I do not really care if CW is HD.... I only watch Smallville on the WB anyway. It would be nice to see it in HD but otherwise, I don't really care.... for that matter, I do not watch NBC at all currently so again.... doesn't really matter. As the NFL goes on NBC, I am sure I will watch more.... especially since I am soon to have it in HD.

:rolleyes: Now, Diana.... curiosity is getting to me.... will NBCHD come up this week? :rolleyes:

SCETV currently broadcasts one HD and two SD channels without a problem. Taking the two SD and making one HD should not be that hard


I would disagree, you can see artifacting all the time on the SCETV HD station, even when things are not moving fast on the screen. In the other programming forums other people report this in other markets as well for multicasting. So I could only imagine what would happen with two HD channels.

And your quote, discusses aspects of digital tv bandwidth, that, while possible, require significant compression of various extents all of which have potential for artifacting. I am sure that using a sub channel for an effectly static picture like the WCSC radar requires very little bandwidth, but anything else will be definitely noticable.

Andrew

Hi all,

I asked this question a few weeks ago but didnt see a reply.

Is anyone having any issues with 5.1 surround on WCSC, when watching a national broadcast sound is fine, when they switch to commercial, my center speaker drops out, when they switch to local commercials, ie the gray sidebars appear then the sound is fine also, so national previews and commercials, i only get rear sound, all other HD channels are fine....just WCSC

Thanks, Paul

Hi all,

I asked this question a few weeks ago but didnt see a reply.

Is anyone having any issues with 5.1 surround on WCSC, when watching a national broadcast sound is fine, when they switch to commercial, my center speaker drops out, when they switch to local commercials, ie the gray sidebars appear then the sound is fine also, so national previews and commercials, i only get rear sound, all other HD channels are fine....just WCSC

Thanks, Paul

Having a wall mounted unit above the fireplace, I opted to not install my center front channel but to have it go through the two front speakers.... that being said, I have not heard any front speaker drop outs. If I understand your question, you loose the front and only have the rear during national previews and commercials. Can't say that I have heard of that problem before.

I would disagree, you can see artifacting all the time on the SCETV HD station, even when things are not moving fast on the screen. In the other programming forums other people report this in other markets as well for multicasting. So I could only imagine what would happen with two HD channels.

And your quote, discusses aspects of digital tv bandwidth, that, while possible, require significant compression of various extents all of which have potential for artifacting. I am sure that using a sub channel for an effectly static picture like the WCSC radar requires very little bandwidth, but anything else will be definitely noticable.

Andrew

Doing the math, SCETV must be compressing quite a bit. I will have to ask master control what exactly they are pushing. OK. The thing is, I rarely get drop out and artifacts when I watch SCETV Digital programming. I do however get a LOT of that while watching CBS and ABC. I get a LOT of it on ABC lately. Of course, I watch those channels much more than PBS/ETV... don't tell the office! ;)

I do not know what format our local NBC channel is using. If they are using 720p, the could actually compress just a little and run both HD channels. This should not give any real degradation in picture quality. Anyway, I really doubt that the money to put the CW in HD will be spent. So, I guess we are wasting our brain cells debating it anyway.

Doing the math, SCETV must be compressing quite a bit. I will have to ask master control what exactly they are pushing. OK. The thing is, I rarely get drop out and artifacts when I watch SCETV Digital programming. I do however get a LOT of that while watching CBS and ABC. I get a LOT of it on ABC lately. Of course, I watch those channels much more than PBS/ETV... don't tell the office! ;)

I do not know what format our local NBC channel is using. If they are using 720p, the could actually compress just a little and run both HD channels. This should not give any real degradation in picture quality. Anyway, I really doubt that the money to put the CW in HD will be spent. So, I guess we are wasting our brain cells debating it anyway.

It's not that you get artifacts on PBS it's what I believe is called "macroblocking" where you see all the square pixels. You see this during motion on other stations, but PBS HD you sometimes see during normal movement.

It's really frustrating that we spend all this money on HDTV while these networks just screw with us. Don't any of the higher ups in these companies own HDTVs and think there wrecking the picture (I know the answer is probably yes, but the dollar signs outway the sacrifice).

Doing the math, SCETV must be compressing quite a bit. I will have to ask master control what exactly they are pushing. OK. The thing is, I rarely get drop out and artifacts when I watch SCETV Digital programming. I do however get a LOT of that while watching CBS and ABC. I get a LOT of it on ABC lately. Of course, I watch those channels much more than PBS/ETV... don't tell the office! ;)

I do not know what format our local NBC channel is using. If they are using 720p, the could actually compress just a little and run both HD channels. This should not give any real degradation in picture quality. Anyway, I really doubt that the money to put the CW in HD will be spent. So, I guess we are wasting our brain cells debating it anyway.


If you are getting dropouts and other problems with CBS and ABC it is not due to compression or effects like that, it is either at the source, (not uncommon for our local ABC) or your reception, but if you are using cable then that is not the problem. And what I described, is not dropouts but the "macroblocking".

I can tell you that NBC in general uses 1080i. So our local would just pass that along. As far as I know all locals just pass the source, and get compatible equipment, (ABC and FOX use 720p, NBC and CBS (and I think PBS) use 1080i).

I agree that it would probably not be worth the expense to run CW in HD, but any multicasting will degrade the picture of the HD signal from NBC, and I would guess would make football almost unwatchable.

There is a lot of discussion of this problem in the Programming forum, and most people would argue that anything less than 16 Mbps for HD is going to be noticable on all but the smallest HDTVs (i.e. <34 in) This would allow for only the smallest amount of bandwidth, 2-3 Mbps, allowed for another channel. Weather radar, okay, SD station, not really. I still remember a few years ago when WCSC had the Superbowl they even turned off the weather channel during the broadcast.

Andy

Knology adds ESPN2 HD

These are currently the HD channels in the Knology HD package:

ABC
CBS
NBC
PBS
FOX
ESPN
ESPN2
DISCOVERY
TNT
NBCU
HDNET
HDMOV

Knology adds ESPN2 HD

Can TW be far behind? YES!

NBC HD update.

First, sorry I took good notes on the issue at work, but I forgot to post before I left work, so this may sound a little goofy.

In a nutshell - we got the receiver in on Tuesday and we have been working with the NBC engineer ever since to get it up and running. They are sending the feed in an unusual format and they couldn't send it as we get all the other broadcasters, so we are getting another piece of equipment in tomorrow that will translate the format they are sending into what we need. Hopefully we will have it up for you tomorrow.

Wow... I wish knology was available here. OK... it is Jun 1 and still no NBCHD..... lets not even discuss FOXHD on TWC. I am so tired of waiting and waiting while every other service has them!

Well, I had TWC and was extremely happy with everything from service to picture quality. I just tend to be impatient and luckily Knology has been an option for me since i moved to this house.

I guess Knology, not being as available and large as the other 2 cable companies has to do everything they can to compete. Wonder if Comcast or TW will ever attempt to buy Knology?

I had Time Warner for years in Florence, SC, and was always happy with the service. For the three months I lived in Mt. Pleasant, I had Knology, and I can definitely say I missed TWC's customer service and reliability. I was very happy that I could switch back to TWC when I moved to Summerville. That being said, I do think it's ridiculous that we don't get all the broadcast channels in HD. I'd be interested in knowing the real reason for the delay with NBC and FOX.

Im sure the real reason...and its no secret ..is the exchange of money...fees. I was living on Johns Island when i got my first taste of HD. But not until Comcast took over or bought U.S. Cable. Where im at now, in Sville, Comcast isnt available.

I agree about TWC mostly. I have had great service from them for a cable company. I am just a little upset with the Fox thing. For three years now I have been gong off on Sinclair/WTAT about HD service. TWC is the only one around not to have it. If they had it, I would be completely satisfied. Would be nice to have other HD channels but FoxHD is the big one I want. Maybe one day.

If knology was here... I would switch right away... if both were here and TWC had FoxHD... I would choose TWC. it all comes down to who will deliver what you want. Knology is not to far away from the house so, if it goes on much longer, I may have to find a way to get it. Of course, with FoxHD... TWC is the hands down choice!

Before I started working for myself, i spent almost 2 years worth of time to finally get Knology to run service to the business loop where i was employed. They only agreed to do it after we signed a 2 or 3 year comittment and a few other businesses in the loop did as well. Comcast nor TW would work with us on carriage.

Diana, Thanks for your input here. But wouldn't be up to the MSO to choose what to show. For example, Comcast doesn't show the Weather radar that WCSC broadcasts OTA on a subchannel. Obviously this is different than an additional channel with different programming like PBS does, but isn't this a choice that the cable company makes, not to rebroadcast the subchannel. As you said, it is up to the broadcaster to decide what to do with their bandwidth, but if the cable companies don't carry the subchannels then there wouldn't be the economic advantage of compromising the main digital channel, i.e. reducing resolution on the HD channel.

Andrew


I cannot speak for any other company than TWC, but our Digital Retrans Deals with Broadcasters are all the same on this point.... the broadcaster determines how they allocate the 'bandwidth' that is set up - they decide the subchannels they air.

I'm not saying I don't agree with you on compromising the HD signal, I'm just saying this is how our deals are set up.

Andrew is on the same page as me it seems. I understand that each station has Bandwidth assigned and it is their choice what to do with it. What I want to know is since 2.1 will be NBC and I'm guessing 2.2 will be CW, will TWC carry both 2.1 NBCHD and 2.2 CW. The WB will go away on channel 3 and UPN will join the My Network on 13. You carry 7.1, 7.2, 7.3, 5.1, 5.2, and 4.1 already... Is that not a choice of TWC? I was just wondering if their was a plan for the CW. Also, if the plan includes HD if 2.2 is the CWHD channel.

BTW... I understand the channel, subchannel, bandwidth thing.... I am a transmitter tech for SCETV around these parts.

Thanks for you input.


Per my last post - airing subchannels is our choice from the perspective that it was worth it to us to give the broadcaster this level of choice in order to provide their HD signal to our cusotmer. If NBC puts CW on their subchannel 2.2, its their business.

I don't actually know their plan for CW.... just worried about the primary HD feed at this point.

Knology adds ESPN2 HD

These are currently the HD channels in the Knology HD package:

ABC
CBS
NBC
PBS
FOX
ESPN
ESPN2
DISCOVERY
TNT
NBCU
HDNET
HDMOV

Meanwhile, Comcast's lineup web page is like 3 months out of date and doesn't even reflect their rearrangement of channels.

I live in North Charleston, SC, in Whitehall to be exact. According to AntennaWeb, I'm led to believe that NBC HD and FOX HD broadcast out of the same tower. I am also led to believe that CBS HD and ABC HD broadcast out of the same tower as well. Recently, about a month or two ago, I was no longer able to pick up the NBC HD and the ABC HD signals in my TV, however the CBS and FOX HD channels come in fine. I use a Sony Grand Wega HDTV model KDF-E42A10. The signals don't even come in on clear days. All the analog channels come in just fine. I don't know what to do! Will anybody please lead me to some information or provide info that will fix the problem?

NBC HD is on the air! Channel 805

There is no guide information and it is absolutely and entirely my fault! I dropped the ball and I'm very sorry. It will be there on Tuesday. In the meantime, I know its a pain, but it will be the identical scheduel as the analog NBC listing.

NBC HD is on the air! Channel 805

There is no guide information and it is absolutely and entirely my fault! I dropped the ball and I'm very sorry. It will be there on Tuesday. In the meantime, I know its a pain, but it will be the identical scheduel as the analog NBC listing.

Thanks Diana,

Picture quality is great, just no sound....

Paul

you should be fixed - thanks for letting us know.

you should be fixed - thanks for letting us know.

Yep, working just fine, thanks so much, now looking forward to watching the NBC re-runs only in HD... :)

Yea! NBC in HD. I just got home and found it. I am so excited!!! Now I will watch all of my old NBC shows reruns in HD... haven't watched them in a long time! Thanks Diana... now, go get them Sinclair jerks to put up FoxHD on TWC and I will sing your praises from my roof top... he he. Thanks again! :)

Hmm... is there something wrong cus I'm not getting 805 right now

Hmm... is there something wrong cus I'm not getting 805 right now

Not here... been watching it all night.... of course, they are only showing SD stuff tonight until Leno. :( Finally get it in HD and NBC broadcast nothing in HD!

Well... I only have regular basic time warner cable and a tv with a built in tuner and I get ABC and CBS in hd but no NBC, I keep getting "no signal" when tuning to 805, even rescanned and got nothing.

Well... I only have regular basic time warner cable and a tv with a built in tuner and I get ABC and CBS in hd but no NBC, I keep getting "no signal" when tuning to 805, even rescanned and got nothing.

The Engineers had to put it below 550 to get it on the air and they are planning to move it above 550 in the near future. I don't mean to be rude, but please understand TWC doesn't provide service support for your set up, so I am not able to assist you further in this area. I will try to find out when it will be moved above 550.

The Engineers had to put it below 550 to get it on the air and they are planning to move it above 550 in the near future. I don't mean to be rude, but please understand TWC doesn't provide service support for your set up, so I am not able to assist you further in this area. I will try to find out when it will be moved above 550.

Would they support it if I upgraded and got them to come out and install a cablecard in my tv?

Has anyone heard about any new HD channels from Comcast coming soon? I have seen on other threads that Comcast is launching about 6 HD channels in the next month around the country. Can Charleston expect anything new? I don't think we have a Comcast rep here anymore so anyone one else with any scoops?

Would they support it if I upgraded and got them to come out and install a cablecard in my tv?

Yes, TWC will support any equipment they install in the home.

My personal opinion is the One Way Cable Card is much more trouble than its worth and the limitations outweigh the benefits. Given all the Enhanced TV elements included with a converter - not to mention the HD DVR - I really don't understand not taking advantage of that technology.

NBC HD is on the air! Channel 805

There is no guide information and it is absolutely and entirely my fault! I dropped the ball and I'm very sorry. It will be there on Tuesday. In the meantime, I know its a pain, but it will be the identical scheduel as the analog NBC listing.

SWEET!! Now I can finally take the gangly antenna off my roof!!! Esp since FOX HD comes in clear with a pair of bunny ears.

Thanks Diana for the update and info...probably wouldn't have discovered it for a while;) Your support has been great on this forum, and I would like to say thanks for all you do. Of course, you know what the next question from the hounds here will be, right? Yep, you guessed it...when do we get FOX? No need to respond, I know the answer (just having fun with the sore subject)...don't worry, won't bug you in the forum for at least...well, a week anyway, since I get to watch NBC HD on cable now :D

Cool - and I thought the next question would be ESPN2HD... no wait NFL Network....

Cool - and I thought the next question would be ESPN2HD... no wait NFL Network....

NFL Network? Whoa...way ahead of the game I think (but would be nice :D )

Thanks again.

Cool - and I thought the next question would be ESPN2HD... no wait NFL Network....
Those would be very nice. but well, we do not even have FoxHD yet so I won't hold my breath. Don't get me wrong. I appreciate all that you do for us here Diana but well, Sinclair and TWC really need to get together on this thing!

Anyone else notice that 2.2 isn't radar anymore? ( At least not as of yesterday).
They are broadcasting the main feed on both channels instead of radar on 2.2. Maybe this is a prelude to the CW taking over on 2.2?

Anyone else notice that 2.2 isn't radar anymore? ( At least not as of yesterday).
They are broadcasting the main feed on both channels instead of radar on 2.2. Maybe this is a prelude to the CW taking over on 2.2?

Have you noticed this picture on 2.2 at all. It is the digital simulcast of the analog station. It is 480i digital SD. If you watch it for more than a few seconds you will notice macroblocking and picture distortions. It is possible they are squeezing the signal into the same bandwidth for the 2.2 weather radar while they test. It certainly will be interesting to see what the picture for CW and NBC will look like when they are both up. My guess is that if they want to maintain their HD signal at a reasonable quality they will have to use the current bandwidth distribution between 2.1 and 2.2. so this may be a preview of what CW will look like.

Andy

Have you noticed this picture on 2.2 at all. It is the digital simulcast of the analog station. It is 480i digital SD. If you watch it for more than a few seconds you will notice macroblocking and picture distortions. It is possible they are squeezing the signal into the same bandwidth for the 2.2 weather radar while they test. It certainly will be interesting to see what the picture for CW and NBC will look like when they are both up. My guess is that if they want to maintain their HD signal at a reasonable quality they will have to use the current bandwidth distribution between 2.1 and 2.2. so this may be a preview of what CW will look like.

Andy

I noticed the picture quality.
But with my crappy reception of NBC it was hard to tell the difference between the pixelization due to the signal coming and going and the macroblocking due to the low bandwidth used by 2.2!
I hope NBC doesn't think anyone would really watch a channel that looked THAT bad!

Dolemite,

I also mounted a trapdoor 100 inch screen; it was made by Stewart Filmscreen. It was in new construction so I framed in the box within a ceiling soffit to hold the screen enclosure (about 12"x12"xmaybe 115"). The unit weighed in at 285 pounds so it was quite a feat to get in place. Since the drywall had not been installed yet, I used a 2000# come-along to lift the screen to a height that I could place on two ladders while I inserted the four bolts that support the screen from a couple of homemade laminated wood beams on each end of the screen.

Tips:
1. Make sure to get the screen at the correct height so that the drywall can be finished and the unit will be flush with the ceiling if it is the trapdoor type.
2. Make sure that the screen is actually horizontal--use level! so that projected pix are level.
3. Make sure that the screen is exactly perpendicular to the projector location or else you may have problems getting a consistent focus across the screen.
4. Before you install, make sure that the screen will clear any obstacles below the screen; I had to have our cabinet maker take 2 inches off the depth of the base cabinet that is below/behind the lowered screen since I had no wiggle room in the placement of the screen itself.
5. Make sure that your projector lens will zoom to fill the screen from the distance that you intend to use if the projector is to be permanently mounted, like ceiling mounted PJ.
6. If you use wall switches to raise/lower trapdoor and screen and mask if you have one, make sure that you can fish wires to the switches to the controllers.
7. If you have electronic controllers for the trapdoor, screen, masking, do not put them in the attic but rather in a conditioned space--I mounted mine in a my clothing closet on the second floor so that they would not be subjected to the high temps in attics in the south. Typically, their operating ratings will not include temps reached in attics in summer in SC.
8. You may want to cover the screen enclosure with same level of thermal insulation that is recommended for your attic to help protect the screen and movements from the thermal extremes as much as you can. Not only will this help protect the unit's parts, but will also limit thermal expansion and contraction that over time could cause separation from the drywall...
9. Be sure that your ceiling joists are able to support the weight of the screen in addition to doing their regular job; you may need to reinforce or spread the load of the screen over several members to make sure that your ceiling doesn't sag over time, etc. Or, you may need to suspend the screen from a separate support structure built above the ceiling joists to ensure adequate support.
10. If you use some sort of beams on each side to support the screen, then use bolts for support rather than chains/hooks, etc so that you will have unlimited ability to level the unit along all axes.

That's all I can think of now. Sorry to be so long-winded. Sorry that I haven't visited the forum in a while and am just catching up; hopefully, these tips will still be useful.

Dan,

Big help! Thanks for all the tips. I will keep these close by for when i finally get up in the attic to mount it. So by trapdoor, you are referring to an actual door that closes the gap that the screen comes out of? That's pretty cool, but I was thinking I would just cut a slit out of the ceiling that would allow the screen to drop out of the ceiling, and dress the cutout with some trim of course. I wonder if that would look ok? I also planned on mounting the screen housing to one of the crossbeams in the attic, and building an insulated box around it all, with a hinged door to access the screen when needed. This would hopefully allow air to get up to the screen, keeping it somewhat cooler than the attic.
Does that sounds feasible?

Also, my screen doesn't have a trigger input, does yours? Is there a way to make my screen roll down when i turn the projector on, and roll up when i turn it off? That would be awesome!

Dolemite,

I'm glad I could contribute a little.

If you want to get details on my screen type, try this URL: http://www.stewartfilmscreen.com/engineering_specifications/stealth.html

As far as cutting a slit...if cutting/trimming is done in a precision way, it will probably look OK. HOWEVER, I'm assuming that your ceiling is drywall and if so, it's nearly impossible to make precision cuts in drywall (at least for me anyway); you might want to get a scrap piece of drywall out of a construction dumpster and experiment before you try it for real. You should be able to find a commercial product to exactly meet your needs as they are used in conference rooms in many buildings.

If done well, the thermal enclosure should do OK.

My screen is made to accept a 12VDC trigger from the projector but it requires an optional gadget that costs about $300 for my screen. I devised a cheaper ($60) solution by using X10 Universal Module Momentary Switches. I use three of these in parallel with the low voltage wall switches that activate electronic controllers that control my trapdoor motor and screen motor to open/close the door and raise/lower the screen remotely. I send X10 commands from my Harmony 890 remote to activate the X10 modules which in turn activate the electronic controllers which in turn activate the relays that activate the motors. You could use an inexpensive X10 remote if your universal remote doesn't do X10. If you're interested in X10, just Google it to learn how it works, to learn about the various devices, and to buy. Just BE SURE that anything you insert into ANY electrical circuit is capable of handling the voltage and current demands that it will face.

I also use x10 products to apply/remove power to my ceiling mounted projector and to 'fade to off' and 'fade to on' all the table lamps in the room where I use the projector/screen.

According to sources in the Programming forum, ESPN2HD is showing up all over the country on Comcast, and in reorganized systems (like ours) it is on 203. Just in time for the World Cup.

Sweet.

According to sources in the Programming forum, ESPN2HD is showing up all over the country on Comcast, and in reorganized systems (like ours) it is on 203. Just in time for the World Cup.

Congrats to the Comcast guys. I would be happy if those of us with TWC could just get FoxHD!

According to sources in the Programming forum, ESPN2HD is showing up all over the country on Comcast, and in reorganized systems (like ours) it is on 203. Just in time for the World Cup.
Well, we don't have it yet. I'll feel so left out if our market gets passed by. :(

Well, we don't have it yet. I'll feel so left out if our market gets passed by. :(

There is a press release announcing that ESPN2HD will be live tomorrow, I guess some places are on the ball and have it up tonight:

http://www.prnewswire.com/cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=104&STORY=/www/story/06-08-2006/0004377475&EDATE=
ESPN2 HD Lineup Also Will Give Comcast HD Cable Customers HD Coverage of
the WNBA, NCAA College World Series and More

PHILADELPHIA, June 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Comcast, the country's leading
provider of cable, entertainment and communications products and services,
today announced that ESPN2 HD, the high-definition simulcast of ESPN2, will
be added to its HDTV lineup in several markets beginning Friday, June 9.


Let's hope our Comcast is on the ball.

It's Friday (barely) and still no deuce in HD... getting very anxious that we're an undervalued market.

It's now 10:50am. The first game starts at 11:55am. No ESPN2 yet. This doesn't look good. :(

I emailed Andrews and asked if he had any idea, no reply yet. While it might not help immediately, we should all call Comcast, since that is what it says on the Press release, and ask them what the story is. Typically CSRs don't know things that are coming, but if it has been announced locally they might know.

LOL. I just finished an e-mail to him too. Not a minute ago. :p
Hopefully he posts up.

:D

IT'S ON! Channel 203.

I take back most (well, many) of the bad things I said about Comcast.

:D
:D :D

Comcast ESPN2 HD launch Charleston

I am pleased to make a couple of announcements to regarding Comcast high definition video service in Charleston. We have permanently launched ESPN2HD effective earlier today. The channel is 203. On a side note my Gamecocks played on ESPN2HD 2 twice for football last year. With this channel we have a total of 16 HD channels in Charleston.

As for the Comcast future..

If and when we add more High Definition Channels in Charleston we are usually asked not to say anything ahead of corporate announcements. I would be hesitant to comment on which channels get added next particularly because those negotiations happen above the system level. Products like High Definition TV are a big part of our future video plans.


I would also like to take a moment to introduce the new Comcast point of Contact for this forum. He is our new product manager. His information is:

Chris George
Product Manager

chris_george@cable.comcast.com (e-mail address)

843-266-3050 office phone

Chris will be monitoring the forum from know on. I will be quietly sitting and resume lurking on the forum. It is worth noting Chris had an HD set long before he worked at Comcast so he is our kind of guy.

Regards,
Andrews Mcilwain
andrews_mcilwain@cable.comcast.com

This is great news, Andrews! Thank you! It looks awesome!

And a preemptive welcome to Chris. Can't wait to meet ya'.

Wonder if anyone at TWC saw any of this or if they care. Glad to see Comcast does show it cares about its customer base. Maybe it is a model TWC could try.

Wonder if anyone at TWC saw any of this or if they care. Glad to see Comcast does show it cares about its customer base. Maybe it is a model TWC could try.
I assume you are talking about TW corporate and not locally because Diana has been an invaluable member of this forum as well as the Columbia one. The communication between the customers and local TW through her is the model that everyone else should try.

Thanks to Andrews for the post and for replying to my email inquiries as well.

Question to all, my mother is moving down to Wescott Plantation (The Courtyards) in July. Anyone know who is the cable provider up there. I called Knology but the person I talked to wasn't sure and the address didn't come up. No exactly high end knowledge. I assume that it is TWC but I couldn't find out. If it is TWC what packages do people have. She would want HD channels but probably no premium channels, and would want broadband access.

Thanks,

Andrew

Thank you COMCAST. I look forward to checking out ESPN2-HD.

AndrewG. My aunt lives in one of the developments in Wescott and she has TW. Not sure if they have the entire area, but my guess would be yes.

I am referring to TWC corporate. The people that we come in contact with have no control over customer needs -- they are stuck with what comes down from above.
Above only cares about the bottom line and not the customer. The people at our level do a great job with what they are given.

Speed of Light with an HD DVR would be my recommendation.

I am referring to TWC corporate. Above only cares about the bottom line and not the customer.
Sounds like an oxymoron but as to the bottom line part, as a shareholder I sure hope so.

I agree that Diana has been very helpful and one of the most informed people on this forum. She does her job very well and often goes above and beyond. I am also not very happy with TWC at the upper levels since I still can not get FoxHD after three years of constant complaints but Diana has been as much help as possible.

The Speed of Light package with TWC is very good. I think she will like it..... except for the fact that there is no FoxHD.... ABC,NBC,CBS, ETV all HD but no Fox. Of course, there are other channels in the package like ESPNHD, TNTHD, and others. Just give them a call.

Thanks Darthtom....


FYI - ESPNHD is not in Speed of Light - that's part of the HD Tier which is an add on, but TNTHD and Discovery HD are free HD channels that would come with the package, as would all the Broadcasters - except of course FOXHD.

Thanks Darthtom....


FYI - ESPNHD is not in Speed of Light - that's part of the HD Tier which is an add on, but TNTHD and Discovery HD are free HD channels that would come with the package, as would all the Broadcasters - except of course FOXHD.


That's right.... 950 duh! I forgot that it was an add on in the HD teir... which anyone with HD will want. Anyway, I know this answer before I ask but.... any new word on FoxHD?

Nein

A new word for no! :D

Nein

A new word for no! :D

:D Ha Ha Ha :D

Tonight, WCIV forgot again to flip the HD switch so I called the number that hdmole provided. 971-4403 which usually goes straight to the chief engineer's voice mail. Since that one goes to voice mail and there's that chance that he won't check it until tomorrow, I then decided to call the newsroom. 723-4403. I don't know who I talked to, but I just said, "Could you tell master ocntrol to flip the HD switch?" She hestitantly said yes. A couple secs later, they flipped it. So that's what you have to do to remind them. Try the first number of the chief engineer, then, if it goes to voice mail, call the newroom. Voila.

Tried calling the newsroom tonight to get WCIV to put the game up in HD...a girl at the newsroom answered and said "OK" when I asked the same question as above...but seems to not have worked this time :mad:

I really would like to watch my Mavs in HD!!!

CBS wasn't in HD tonight, atleast the late show wasn't

Hello Everyone,

I hope this finds you doing well. Thank you to Andrews for the introduction. I do have a Sony HDTV set myself. I am in need of an upgrade. I don't think I could ever find myself watch "regular" channels if I had an option.

If you need anything please let me know. I will post my email address after the 5 posts policy.

Take Care

Chris

CBS wasn't in HD tonight, atleast the late show wasn't


I think this was related to the storm (and the primary elections as well), since, as I am sure you are aware, weather rules all local stations, they keep it at SD so they can tie their weather warnings, radars, maps and the election running ticker.

I pushed the A button by mistake, meant to push settings to clear favorites, the news thing popped up. Scrolled to exit and pushed exit and lo and behold just like it happens about 50% of the time when I push the ******* A button by mistake the box froze and then did a full reboot.

So I got to miss the end of the Pol/Ger soccer game because the boot took 12 minutes! -- oh well it was not in HD anyway.


TWC corporate just loves its customers! :mad:

So I got to miss the end of the Pol/Ger soccer game
You missed the entire game, really.

Chris @ Comcast,

Great work Comcast-CHS ... thanks for letting us watch a true to its word 'World Cup' event in HD !! You guys rock !

Oh ... by the way .. I have recently noticed that the On-Demand stuff is not as clean looking as it used to be. I recall watching on-demand versions of the analog channels like A&E and Travel ... and it used to look very good on my 96-inch setup. Last night I played around with a few on-demand shows like A&E and NG ... and they looked really bad. In fact, NG-OD looked quite worse than regular NG. Now ... if Comcast had NG-HD ... I would not be complaining :-)

Max

I think this was related to the storm (and the primary elections as well), since, as I am sure you are aware, weather rules all local stations, they keep it at SD so they can tie their weather warnings, radars, maps and the election running ticker.

Kinda figured that, just wanted to make sure

Hello Everyone,

If you need anything please let me know. I will post my email address after the 5 posts policy.

Take Care

Chris

Chris,
Any word on MHD in Charleston? It appears that it has started appearing in MA, NH, and San Diego on Comcast systems today. Some kind of music oriented (MTV?) HD station.

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=688505

Thanks,
Andy

Title it all -- ESPN2HD MHD all added by Comcaast in a week or so. TWC protects its bottom line again.

Is anyone noticing this problem. I have noticed these issues over at least the last few weeks but maybe longer.

First, every time a scheduled recording begins, the cable box switches to that station. There is only one recording occuring and I can switch it off of the channel and it still records, but this never use to happen. Why is this a problem?, because if you are watching something that you may have paused and is behind the actual time (i.e. running on the buffer) and the station switches, the buffer is cleared so you miss the part between the live action and where you were. This happened to me the other night during the baseball game.

Second, if you start a recording in the middle of show you have been watching, it use to record from when you started watching, i.e. using the buffer, and then until it ends. Now it starts from the actual time, and you lose anything in the buffer. These issues appear related, a buffer utilization screwup.

So does anyone else notice these issues, since it starting appearing a few weeks/ months ago, a was assuming it was a software/firmware upgrade and it screwed up the buffer settings. It was about this time that I seemed to have lost a lot of saved Sopranos eps, and they were saved until delete.

Sorry for the length, but it just can't be me.

Andy

Anyone else on Summerville TWC having constant audio drop-outs during the World Cup games on ABC-HD? This only happens on the HD channel.

Welcome Chris! Can you tell me if Comcast here in Charleston is planning to go to an all Digital simulcast here anytime soon? I know it is being tested right now in some areas. How soon, if ever, will we see it here? Thanks.

our 8300HD box reboots on its own every so often. Today was the worst -- it has rebooted four time since 12:30 and every time it reboots it takes about 10 to 15 minutes to complete the cycle so we can watch TV again. We have had this problem -- not this bad -- off and on for about a year and replaced several boxes. Anyone else have this or solved it?

Anyone else on Summerville TWC having constant audio drop-outs during the World Cup games on ABC-HD? This only happens on the HD channel.

I do, but not during World Cup...got it the other night during the basketball game (and right now watching Extreme Makeover Home); also get occasional pixelation. Diana, do you know if this is a TWC problem or is it coming from the source?

Also, has anyone had problems with the FOX OTA signal? I get a good strong signal with a set top antenna (between 3/4 to full bar)...but every so often the signal drops out for a second and then comes back. I was thinking it was interference when the wind picks up (trees moving), but with such a strong signal I am surprised...and after watching it for a bit, I don't see a correlation. The signal used to never have any drop outs (right after they went full power).

I do, but not during World Cup...got it the other night during the basketball game (and right now watching Extreme Makeover Home); also get occasional pixelation. Diana, do you know if this is a TWC problem or is it coming from the source?

Also, has anyone had problems with the FOX OTA signal? I get a good strong signal with a set top antenna (between 3/4 to full bar)...but every so often the signal drops out for a second and then comes back. I was thinking it was interference when the wind picks up (trees moving), but with such a strong signal I am surprised...and after watching it for a bit, I don't see a correlation. The signal used to never have any drop outs (right after they went full power).

I'm confused which 'problem' - drop outs or pixelation - drop outs in all likelyhood from the source - pixelation probably issue with cable / signal strength in or around your home - I can't really make the call from your description.

I'm confused which 'problem' - drop outs or pixelation - drop outs in all likelyhood from the source - pixelation probably issue with cable / signal strength in or around your home - I can't really make the call from your description.

Hmm...they seem related (pixelation and sound dropouts), but could be wrong. I wasn't thinking it was my setup because ABC is the only station that does it (all other cable channels are great)...when I had problems before with digital cable, more than one channel was affected. When the sound drops out, a few blocks will show on the screen (but not always). I suppose I can call the local TWC office to get a technician, but it really doesn't seem to be a problem here (esp since I am not the only one who noticed...I know, two doesn't make a trend).

I wish I still had my roof antenna up...I could see if the OTA signal was doing the same; anyone out there get ABC OTA (and notice drop outs)?

My dropouts are also tied to pixelization problems, which occur at times. Seems the video can "hang in" better than the audio for some reason. I noticed the problem with ABC (815) and Discovery (845), but the 900 channels seem to be OK. Strikes me as being a signal strength or bandwidth problem and it's been going on for a couple of days.

OK - I guess I got somewhat confused as to the problem.

So, I'll have the Service in Summerville monitor ABC HD for Drop outs and Pixelation and have the Headend do some diags on the QAM

AND Discovery too

Any other station or primarily ABC, with one mention of Discovery?

I only watched ABC and a bit of Discovery over the weekend, so those are all I comment on right now (as I write this at my office). Thanks for the reply.

OK - I guess I got somewhat confused as to the problem.

So, I'll have the Service in Summerville monitor ABC HD for Drop outs and Pixelation and have the Headend do some diags on the QAM

AND Discovery too

Any other station or primarily ABC, with one mention of Discovery?

Diana,

I have been noticing a lot of "hang up" issues with ABC as well. What we are seeing Diana is some pixelizing or blocking in a line and the audio will give a frag sound for about a second or so. I noticed it a bunch last night during the game. I also do not see it on the 900 channels. It is mostly ABC but from time to time it will happen on Discover. I do not recall seeing it on other channels right now.

I have had other issues with NBC. They seem to have a lot of problems with their audio but it is obviously the station when it happens.

I hope that helps.

OTA only, no cable ch 4-1 dropping sound randomly last couple weeks. Sig strength 93 to 95.

Tom

I am back...

I have been living under a BUDGET rock for the last 14 straight days. It should not be as intense anymore allowing me to respond in a timely fashion.

I do apologize for the delay.

I am working on the two questions regarding the 8300 HD/DVR boxes. As for the MHD and all digital simulcast. I have not received any direction on Comcast adding MHD to the local lineup. We are working towards an all digital lineup. However, this is going to be along term plan.

As soon as I get some answers on the 8300s I will let you know.

Take Care

Chris

PS. Anyone watch the NHL game 7 in HD? If you are a hockey fan it is the only way to watch a game on TV.

Is there any package on Comcast that allows you to get Fox Soccer Channel or Gol Network?

I've heard there are now 16 HD channels on Comcast on this board. Can anyone reply with what they are?

Thanks,
Brian

Anyone know if NBC is still set to go full power on Monday?

Is there any package on Comcast that allows you to get Fox Soccer Channel or Gol Network?

I've heard there are now 16 HD channels on Comcast on this board. Can anyone reply with what they are?

Thanks,
Brian

BravesHD (extremely part time)
ESPNHD
ESPN2HD
INHD
INHD2
TNTHD
DiscoveryHD
NBC
ABC
CBS
FOX
PBS
HBO
Showtime
Cinemax
Starz

Thanks AndrewG.

Anyone else know about Fox Soccer Channel or Gol?

Brian

Brian

Currently, Comcast does not have a package that will allow you to get the Fox Soccer Channel or Gol.

Chris

Hi There,

I'm on vacation! I'll be back in the loop on July 5th, so if you have any cable related issues, please call Customer Service at 866-892-7201.

Thanks - Safe & Happy Holiday to all!

Well, the 26th is here....and no HD Channel 2. Does anyone know if there was some sort of technical delay or part lost in snail mail? Or are they waiting until primetime to start it up?

As of around 10:00 am, channel 2-1 is up and looking good but no DD on the sound. That hopefully will change when some primetime HD is on. I'm getting 100% signal strength in Goose Creek with a RCA indoor amplified UHF antenna.

As of around 10:00 am, channel 2-1 is up and looking good but no DD on the sound. That hopefully will change when some primetime HD is on. I'm getting 100% signal strength in Goose Creek with a RCA indoor amplified UHF antenna.


Ditto here in Mt. P :D

Great Reception Here In Vance,sc Thanks Wcbd

Ditto here in Mt. P :D


Same here in Summerville.

Are you guys still getting a good signal, I am seeing a signal from WTAT24, but nothing from WCBD, I at least should be detecting some signal.

Down here in Beaufort it is almost as good as Fox 24, better than 5-1/7-1/ 4-1 and 36-1

nighthawk you must have a bad ant. I am 71 miles from tower and signal is in the 80s

WCBD Coming in just fine here in my part of GC.

But I have a question...is it just me, or is WCIV still a little weak? Or is it maybe the source signal that might be weird? Saturday, I had my tivo (HR10-250) record the World Cup games on ABC. Neither one of the games ending up being a full recording because of signal drops. It was relatively nice weather on Saturday. Then Sunday, while the weather was less wonderful, the games came in fine. Sunday yeilded a total of maybe 2 seconds of dropout/image freeze. :confused:

Are you guys still getting a good signal, I am seeing a signal from WTAT24, but nothing from WCBD, I at least should be detecting some signal.

Initiate a new channel search and it should find it. Worked for me (OTA) :) . Sig of 94 in Pimlico.


WCIV sig strength of 94 also but drop outs or sound loss is a regular thing with them lately. IMO they have equipment problems or need to learn how to operate it.

Tom

Comcast will once again carry the Braves in HD starting immediately. The games will located on Channel 200.

Andrews Mcilwain
andrews_mcilwain@cable.comcast.com


Is there a schedule for this anywhere? I thought if the games were on Turner South then they were also on the HD channel, but that wasn't the case last night. Even though the Guide said it was on. So with the Braves/Yankees on in HD on ESPN2 and supposedly on some Atlanta station, we could only see it in terrible analog TS on Comcast, and boy does that picture look bad. Almost as bad as FSN last week for the Red Sox / Braves.

Anyone else have some dropouts yesterday on WCBD ( haven't watched today yet). The signal was strong and steady but there were some occasional dropouts on my HD Tivo. Hopefully it's just them tuning the signal some

I had many dropouts on ABC OTA on Saturday also during the England-Ecuador game. It got so bad that I switched to Univision and watched it in Spanish.

I think i have a preamp that is going bad, or it is miss mounted I check locally, to see about getting a new one looks, like my best bet is to order one over the net. My dad didn't have that much twin lead so he mounted the amp on the bottom arm of the UHF part of the antenna. We have replaced the antenna a year or so ago, but we kept the same preamp, I did notice that the signal wasn't as good, and at times we get weird results with the antenna like picking some channels up better on the side of the antenna than pointed straight at it. I am think about getting a Winegard AP 8275 or either a Channel Master CM 7777. Which do you guys recommend?

Cm 7777 has best noise figure, twin lead is bad news use RG -6

I should have an update from FOX TV some time next week regarding the Braves HD on Channel 200.

Is there a schedule for this anywhere? I thought if the games were on Turner South then they were also on the HD channel, but that wasn't the case last night. Even though the Guide said it was on. So with the Braves/Yankees on in HD on ESPN2 and supposedly on some Atlanta station, we could only see it in terrible analog TS on Comcast, and boy does that picture look bad. Almost as bad as FSN last week for the Red Sox / Braves.



I think it is just home games on Turner South that would be on Braves HD.

Anyone else have some dropouts yesterday on WCBD ( haven't watched today yet). The signal was strong and steady but there were some occasional dropouts on my HD Tivo. Hopefully it's just them tuning the signal some
YES - I'm seeing frequent glitches (horizontal distortion in the top third of the picture) on the analog and dropouts on the HD; I've tried it on both OTA and Knology. It was mostly audio dropouts last night during Windfall, HD via Knology.
-JFS

Wondering if anyone contacted WCBD about not showing the Women's US Open Golf in HD. The 4:3 shots aren't bad from the HD cameras, but always nice not to have the bars down the side.

If no one has contacted them, is the number previously posted still good to get a hold of them. Had good luck in contacting ABC once before.

Wondering if anyone contacted WCBD about not showing the Women's US Open Golf in HD. The 4:3 shots aren't bad from the HD cameras, but always nice not to have the bars down the side.

If no one has contacted them, is the number previously posted still good to get a hold of them. Had good luck in contacting ABC once before.

You can try and contact their chief engineer, Sam Barclay...he is good about returning e-mail...heck, he even sent me a note when they went full power on the tower (I had inquired almost a year ago).

CBARCLAY@WCBD.COM

COMCAST !!!

THANK YOU FOR ESPN2-HD !

What a treat to watch a true "World" Cup sporting game ! You guys rock !!

With no racy and inappropriate commercials interrupting the game ... watching soccer has been a enjoyable experience for my entire family.

Thank you and looking forward to National Geographic HD.

/\/\

COMCAST !!!

THANK YOU FOR ESPN2-HD !

What a treat to watch a true "World" Cup sporting game ! You guys rock !!

With no racy and inappropriate commercials interrupting the game ... watching soccer has been a enjoyable experience for my entire family.

Thank you and looking forward to National Geographic HD.

/\/\

Wow, ESPN2 in HD...that would be great here in Summerville! :D

You can try and contact their chief engineer, Sam Barclay...he is good about returning e-mail...heck, he even sent me a note when they went full power on the tower (I had inquired almost a year ago).

CBARCLAY@WCBD.COM

Thanks. E-mailed Sam and he followed up with Master Control and said it should be in HD and low and behold NBC had it in HD on Sunday.

Anybody else having issues with PBS HD on Comcast?

It cut out last night about 5 min. into the Capital 4th show and has yet to return as of about 11 a.m. on the 5th.

Anybody else having issues with PBS HD on Comcast?

It cut out last night about 5 min. into the Capital 4th show and has yet to return as of about 11 a.m. on the 5th.
I went to watch my recording of the Capital 4th last night when I got home and had that problem. I doubt it was Comcast that was to blame, since I had this issue OTA. I thought maybe the "junk" in the air after all the fireworks somehow interfered with the signal, but I was unable to get all three PBS signals last night.

Was really looking forward to seeing some HD fireworks... :(

I went to watch my recording of the Capital 4th last night when I got home and had that problem. I doubt it was Comcast that was to blame, since I had this issue OTA. I thought maybe the "junk" in the air after all the fireworks somehow interfered with the signal, but I was unable to get all three PBS signals last night.

Was really looking forward to seeing some HD fireworks... :(


I had no problems while watching it on TWC. I am not aware of any issues with the transmitter but I will ask the tech.

Quick question - has anyone here been watching Rock Star: Supernova ? I'm watching it on CBSHD, and I'm not sure what's up - it's coming through in 4:3, but it looks pretty good (better than normal SDTV). Could it be HD just not widescreen ?

If it matters I'm using an SA8300HD with TWC. All other HD programming is coming through normal. Are they really not showing Rock Star in HD ? Doesn't make sense to me...

Does anyone know where I can donate a 61" widescreen projection HDTV? It is in need of repair, but is fixable...I just ended up replacing it...would like to get the tax write off.

Does anyone know where I can donate a 61" widescreen projection HDTV? It is in need of repair, but is fixable...I just ended up replacing it...would like to get the tax write off.


Most Churches or School Districts would probably love to take it. You can also check with the Kidney foundation and the Salvation Army. Good Luck!