I see we have firmware 1.88.25.1. I think it went through Saturday night, as my box was at 01 on Sunday. I no longer have a flicker with the HDMI cable, so maybe it was a firmware thing. Going through the 8300 message board it appears that the 1.88.xx.x firmware added the Broadcast Flag, so maybe us with Comcast can actually record "First run" only. It recorded repeats tonight, so maybe not, or maybe one needs to delete the recorded schedule and start from scratch.




By the way, Comcast's on-demand channel sucks. Just had to put that out there.

I'll agree that it is not the greatest. The lag from the remote is horrible. Not much update to the HD section in regards to NG and Discovery, and even the music stuff. I don't have HBO, so I can't take advantage of the Premium section, but the rest is much to be desired. I also hate that after you're done watching a recording, one can't automatically go back to the screen you were at. It kicks all the way back, which is horrible if you're watching those 4 minute music videos in HD.

Way to go ABC!!! Love the way you thought it would be more fun to show the spinning ABC News 4 logo instead of the final few minutes of Dancing with the Stars. Two thumbs way up.

Anyone have issues with House being darker than everything else. I used to think it was my tv and mess with the settings but programs like lost and the unit look great and are bright.

Maybe because it's mostly in a hospital?

I get channel 5-1 OTA. I went to watch a recording of Letterman from Monday night and the sound had loud crackling noise.

Did anyone else have this problem or have had this problem?

I get channel 5-1 OTA. I went to watch a recording of Letterman from Monday night and the sound had loud crackling noise.

Did anyone else have this problem or have had this problem?

Yeah, it was pretty bad on CSI Miami over Comcast hd.

Hey Chris (ComcastCG),

Any new intel for us to salivate over? :cool:

Way to go ABC!!! Love the way you thought it would be more fun to show the spinning ABC News 4 logo instead of the final few minutes of Dancing with the Stars. Two thumbs way up.It wasn't the station's fault as they were covering up a network outage which had black on the line during that part.

Figured it had to be something beyond their control. Can't imagine that they would INTENTIONALLY "go dark" during the climax of that or any show....just venting. To show how much I personally care, I still don't know who was voted off, nor do I care. My wife on the other hand....I heard a little bit of nagging the other night :P

Got a blank channel on Comcast 401 showing as FSNHD (Fox Sports Net HD I assume). Wonder what that's all about.

Did some looking, supposedly FSNHD simulcasts FSN programming in HD, maybe they are going to give us this instead of the dumbarse Braves HD channel.

Got a blank channel on Comcast 401 showing as FSNHD (Fox Sports Net HD I assume). Wonder what that's all about.

Did some looking, supposedly FSNHD simulcasts FSN programming in HD, maybe they are going to give us this instead of the dumbarse Braves HD channel.

It's a shame that they couldn't pull this deal off at the BEGINNING of basketball season. But given the early departure of my beloved Blue Devils in 2007, maybe this will be a good sign for the 2007/2008 season.

And, oh yeah, maybe a few baseball games this year since TBS is only carrying like 10 games and the rest will be Turner South and FSN. ;)

Now if NBCHD would quit looking like I was trying to pick it up with an settop antenna Id be happy.

Channel 951 shows E2HD and no information but it was not there yesterday. Coukd that be ESPN2HD -- maybe?

Channel 951 shows E2HD and no information but it was not there yesterday. Coukd that be ESPN2HD -- maybe?


I see that as well. Will have to keep an eye on that.

Channel 951 shows E2HD and no information but it was not there yesterday. Coukd that be ESPN2HD -- maybe?

YES !

It is ESPN2 HD. There is no info on the program guide as of this post but, there is a poker tourney on .

Very Cool. TWC

I live in Murrells Inlet so we are between the MB and Charleston TWC setups. My channel 951 now shows the guide for ESPN2 and even shows the HD mark for some shows, however, I get an on screen message that says Channel not available. This channel is not currently available. Please try again later. Return to previous channel.

Oh well maybe soon and then we can keep working on ESPNU, ESPN360, and the Big Ten Network!

Just read that Brighthouse is bringing ESPN2 on board, this is good for the TWC crowd because they work agreements together. Looks like you guys are finally getting ESPN2HD.

Did the colors seem bright on the CBS final four games? My colors looked :eek: and I didn't think it was the tv because all my other programming is fine. Reminded me of watching stuff on the Vivid setting.

I didnt notice anything unusual with my colors.

I didnt notice anything unusual with my colors.

It could be that I increased them for prison break(seemed pale) and then it blew em outta proportion. Disc HD reds are blooming so I went to high.

Is anyone getting 2hd on TW? All I get is the guide and this message:

Channel not available. This channel is not currently available. Please try again later. Return to previous channel.

I called customer service and was told that all the HD stations are not working! I tried to tell him that he was wrong and that pretty much ended the conversation.

Hey Chris (ComcastCG),

Any new intel for us to salivate over? :cool:



You have already seen Fox Sports South HD. It is a part time channel. For you baseball fans, It will carry Braves games. We also just added Oxygen (Channel 123).

We are looking at one more HD channel coming down the pipe. We should have it by the end of the month.

Here in Summerville (TWC), all HD channels are working. Including ESPN2 HD.

You have already seen Fox Sports South HD. It is a part time channel. For you baseball fans, It will carry Braves games. We also just added Oxygen (Channel 123).

We are looking at one more HD channel coming down the pipe. We should have it by the end of the month.


Cool. One more hd, i'm at a loss as to what that may be. HDNET?

Cool. One more hd, i'm at a loss as to what that may be. HDNET?


Doubt that it is HDNet. I think it comes as a package deal with HDNet Movies. It would be cool, but I doubt it. I hope Chris surprises us though. This is one time I would love to be wrong. It could be HGTV HD or FoodHD. Maybe CNN HD.

Is anyone getting 2hd on TW? All I get is the guide and this message:

Channel not available. This channel is not currently available. Please try again later. Return to previous channel.

I called customer service and was told that all the HD stations are not working! I tried to tell him that he was wrong and that pretty much ended the conversation.


I have it without issue here in the Summerville area.

In the Georgetown system we are also getting the "not available" message, even though ch 951 shows in the EPG and it lists shows.

In Murrells Inlet, still the same as the previous post form Georgetown. I have called TW several times and they have no idea what is going on. A couple if the CSR's said TW does not carry that service, I asked them to try it in their call center and they got it! The solution I got this morning is to send a techie out to "fix it". This has got to be some sort of headend problem not my problem since Gtown has the same problem.

Ok OTA antenna question.

I just figured out how to set up an antenna in my apartment(townhome with attic!) so I installed a big arse 51 element from Lowe's.

Everything is up and going and here is what I have in Goose Creek:

2-1 100%
4-1 72%
5-1 100%
7-3 95%
24-1 100%

Would you say the 4-1 issue is just something effecting the signal and not the adjustment? I'm asking because I thought all the towers were in the same spot.

I figure these numbers should be good in the middle of a warm day.

Thanks for the input in advance.

Ok OTA antenna question.

I just figured out how to set up an antenna in my apartment(townhome with attic!) so I installed a big arse 51 element from Lowe's.

Everything is up and going and here is what I have in Goose Creek:

2-1 100%
4-1 72%
5-1 100%
7-3 95%
24-1 100%

Would you say the 4-1 issue is just something effecting the signal and not the adjustment? I'm asking because I thought all the towers were in the same spot.

I figure these numbers should be good in the middle of a warm day.

Thanks for the input in advance.

I'm in Beaufort and 4-1 is an issue here also. All the rest come in pretty good.

I'm in Beaufort and 4-1 is an issue here also. All the rest come in pretty good.


Thanks for the reply. Just checked em again, same results except 4-1 is in the low 80's now.

Well, at this point I'd say I'd recommend the Phillips SDV9011K 51 element at Lowe's. Pulling in great signals from my 2nd story attic in Goose Creek.

Real PITA to put together, I threw the instructions down and just went from the picture.

Ok OTA antenna question.

I just figured out how to set up an antenna in my apartment(townhome with attic!) so I installed a big arse 51 element from Lowe's.

Everything is up and going and here is what I have in Goose Creek:

2-1 100%
4-1 72%
5-1 100%
7-3 95%
24-1 100%

Would you say the 4-1 issue is just something effecting the signal and not the adjustment? I'm asking because I thought all the towers were in the same spot.

I figure these numbers should be good in the middle of a warm day.

Thanks for the input in advance.
I am in Crowfield and I have very similar numbers with a roof-mounted antenna (Channel Master VHF/UHF - unknown model number). With the foliage coming back , the reception is getting worse every day. Went up on the roof Wednesday a.m. to see if I needed to re-aim it for some reason and never got a consistant signal above about 70%. Sucks for Lost, Boston Legal and Housewives...oh yeah, and Dancing with the Stars.

Is it possible that WCIV is just having some amp/transmission problems? The problem has only been a problem for the last couple of weeks, I think. :confused:

I am in Crowfield and I have very similar numbers with a roof-mounted antenna (Channel Master VHF/UHF - unknown model number). With the foliage coming back , the reception is getting worse every day. Went up on the roof Wednesday a.m. to see if I needed to re-aim it for some reason and never got a consistant signal above about 70%. Sucks for Lost, Boston Legal and Housewives...oh yeah, and Dancing with the Stars.

Is it possible that WCIV is just having some amp/transmission problems? The problem has only been a problem for the last couple of weeks, I think. :confused:


Since I only have a 40 ft run I tried taking the amp out, 4-1 shot up to 100. I now have 95-100 on every channel.

Ok OTA antenna question.

I just figured out how to set up an antenna in my apartment(townhome with attic!) so I installed a big arse 51 element from Lowe's.

Everything is up and going and here is what I have in Goose Creek:

2-1 100%
4-1 72%
5-1 100%
7-3 95%
24-1 100%

Would you say the 4-1 issue is just something effecting the signal and not the adjustment? I'm asking because I thought all the towers were in the same spot.

I figure these numbers should be good in the middle of a warm day.

Thanks for the input in advance.


Mine are all in the 90's. My experience says you can stay with what you have or keep adjusting until you find the best compromise, i.e., your 100's will drop to 90-95 and 72 will rise to 85-90. It takes a while but the only way is trial and error. Sometimes only an inch change will make a big difference. Tip: Write down each change and you won't be saying !@#$ I had the best but what was it?

"I thought all the towers were in the same spot." They are in the same area.

Since I only have a 40 ft run I tried taking the amp out, 4-1 shot up to 100. I now have 95-100 on every channel.
So what if I don't have an amp? Should I try to get one mounted? Is it worth it?

So what if I don't have an amp? Should I try to get one mounted? Is it worth it?


I am unclear on the length, but if it's a shorter run a preamp can make it worse. I'd figure out your run length and then ask these guys if you need a preamp. I was told that mine only being 40ft did not require one. Which I agree with now for sure because I have 100's on everything.

You got a VHF/UHF ant, all you need is a UHF, A UHF only will do better than a BIG VHF/UHF
A R/S U75 15-2160 $25 should work or a CM 4228.

The 901 is not very good on UHF and all the HD stations are UHF

The 901 is not very good on UHF and all the HD stations are UHF

Unsure if this was for me or the other guy, I assume me since you said 901. I figured I'd just pick up something locally. The Lowe's antenna has been giving me steady 100's since yest after losing the amp. It appears to be doing the trick for me.

In the Georgetown system we are also getting the "not available" message, even though ch 951 shows in the EPG and it lists shows.

Last night ESPN2-HD was up on ch 951. Thanks to any/all who complained to TWC as they seem to have corrected the problem.

It may be, but you could get a $25 ant that would do the job better.
The guy next door paid $140 for a 901 from Lowes, got signal of 60-75 from Sav stations, we got signal of 80-90 with a $25 R/S ant.

YEAH ESPN2HD is here in Murrells Inlet!

It may be, but you could get a $25 ant that would do the job better.
The guy next door paid $140 for a 910 from Lowes, got signal of 60-75 from Sav stations, we got signal of 80-90 with a $25 R/S ant.


Did not know my signal meter went above 100. I had the famous radio shack $25 antenna, then the CM4228. Neither have pulled in better than this one.

If they worked why did you get that one.

Neither have pulled in better than this one.

Maybe I should have elaborated :confused:

The radio shack kept me in the 60's and 70's except for CBS. The CM got me in the 80's. The 51 element got me 100's across the board. I've been checking the signal in the am, midday and pm for the last two days. It's holding strong. I'd have to say it's a good antenna for me.

I do have it about 20 ft in the air.

Comcast is having some audio stutters today for their coverage of the Masters on CBS. Switched over to OTA and audio is great.

Comcast is having some audio stutters today for their coverage of the Masters on CBS. Switched over to OTA and audio is great.

I have noticed that OTA is slightly better looking than the Comcast feed.

I have noticed that OTA is slightly better looking than the Comcast feed.


In general a strong OTA signal should always look at least as good if not better, but I was noticing a stutter on the Comcast feed as well. Actually I noticed it the other night on Letterman. When I switched to OTA I got periodic breakups, I wonder if these are problems at the source and via Comcast we are just getting an audio issue.

Anyone with TWC seeing it.

Fun time at the Masters this afternoon, Tiger and Phil are still in it, with the pack coming back.

Andy

In general a strong OTA signal should always look at least as good if not better, but I was noticing a stutter on the Comcast feed as well. Actually I noticed it the other night on Letterman. When I switched to OTA I got periodic breakups, I wonder if these are problems at the source and via Comcast we are just getting an audio issue.

Anyone with TWC seeing it.

Fun time at the Masters this afternoon, Tiger and Phil are still in it, with the pack coming back.

Andy


No problems thru TWC. I cant say I watched it all day but, didnt notice anything wrong.

Anyone else getting nothin' on WCSC OTA. I came home to watch the Masters and I'm not gettin' a thing. :mad: It says I have 91% strength, but not receiveing a picture. All the other OTA channels are fine.

Just curious.

Anyone else getting nothin' on WCSC OTA. I came home to watch the Masters and I'm not gettin' a thing. :mad: It says I have 91% strength, but not receiveing a picture. All the other OTA channels are fine.

Just curious.


Mine did the same thing earlier, had to reset my box and all is well.

Mine did the same thing earlier, had to reset my box and all is well.
Still no WCSC OTA here. Tried a soft reset on both E* receivers and then hard resets. Nothing. My HTPC isn't even picking up WCSC OTA. Again, all the other channels are fine. Just called the WCSC control room and they said they had green lights across the board. I'm gettin' good signal strength(~90%), but no tv signal. :confused:
Damn. :mad:

Still no WCSC OTA here. Tried a soft reset on both E* receivers and then hard resets. Nothing. My HTPC isn't even picking up WCSC OTA. Again, all the other channels are fine. Just called the WCSC control room and they said they had green lights across the board. I'm gettin' good signal strength(~90%), but no tv signal. :confused:
Damn. :mad:


Once I did a hard reset I watched it fine. Mine went out when tiger was around hole 7 and I got it back soon thereafter.

Yeah, that ain't workin'. I'm stumped. I've spent the last couple hours realigning the antenna and even reinstalled the Channel Master amp I thought I didn't need anymore. And considering my HTPC isn't picking it up either, I've come to 2 hypotheses. 1)They did something at the tower/something broke at the tower and it's somehow weakened the signal. OR 2)Spring foliage. Either way, I don't think it's on my end.

And Elway, you're talkin' about your Comcast WCSC feed right? You can't get OTA right? I thought I remembered that you couldn't get OTA where you are. Just curious so I can be sure we have 2 different systems.

Yeah, that ain't workin'. I'm stumped. I've spent the last couple hours realigning the antenna and even reinstalled the Channel Master amp I thought I didn't need anymore. And considering my HTPC isn't picking it up either, I've come to 2 hypotheses. 1)They did something at the tower/something broke at the tower and it's somehow weakened the signal. OR 2)Spring foliage. Either way, I don't think it's on my end.

And Elway, you're talkin' about your Comcast WCSC feed right? You can't get OTA right? I thought I remembered that you couldn't get OTA where you are. Just curious so I can be sure we have 2 different systems.

I watched it fine via OTA today as the audio on Comcast was annoying me. Only had one issue near the beginning where the picture froze for about a minute and I checked Comcast and it was also frozen, so I figured that was either local or a network issue.

It was definitely anyones for the taking, but everyone seemed to putter out at the end. I hope NBC invests in some handhelds for the US Open as CBS has them whooped.

Yeah, that ain't workin'. I'm stumped. I've spent the last couple hours realigning the antenna and even reinstalled the Channel Master amp I thought I didn't need anymore. And considering my HTPC isn't picking it up either, I've come to 2 hypotheses. 1)They did something at the tower/something broke at the tower and it's somehow weakened the signal. OR 2)Spring foliage. Either way, I don't think it's on my end.

And Elway, you're talkin' about your Comcast WCSC feed right? You can't get OTA right? I thought I remembered that you couldn't get OTA where you are. Just curious so I can be sure we have 2 different systems.

I just put a lowes antenna in my attic, getting EVERYTHING at 100% now so its great.

I'm talking about my HR20 through D*. I have both right now. I swapped from NBC OTA to CBS OTA and got a blank screen with 771 (searching for signal). Only thing that got it back was to reset. My tv could view it fine as my signal was 100%. I wonder what could have happened with an OTA signal that could send these boxes into chaos like that, weird.

"Time Warner Gets Versus HD Rights
But a spokesman says it's up to each system to add it.
By Phillip Swann

Washington, D.C. (April 9, 2007) -- Time Warner Cable has obtained the rights to broadcast the Versus/Golf channel in High-Definition.

However, Mark Harrad, a Time Warner spokesman, says it's up to the individual Time Warner system whether to add the high-def channel.

Versus/Golf, which is owned by Comcast, carries National Hockey League games and some golf tournaments in HD. The network will broadcast NHL playoff games in high-def.
__________________________________________

____________________________________________

Harrad says he does not know which (if any) local Time Warner systems have added the HD channel.

"We do have the rights to carry Versus in HD," Harrad says. "I do not have information here regarding which divisions have added that to their line-up and which have not at this point in time. It's up to the divisions. Generally, we try to add as much HD programming as possible, but there has to be channels available on the appropriate tier and the channel line-ups differ from division to division."

With the NHL playoffs beginning this week, several Time Warner subscribers have contacted TVPredictions.com asking if the high-def Versus/Golf will be added."

It's an OK channel. Most of the coverage is crap, but if you are a golf or hockey fan, it does have some good HD coverage.

Well I am a huge golf fan so I'm cancelling you out. Other golf fans, let's gang up on TWC for this.

Well I am a huge golf fan so I'm cancelling you out. Other golf fans, let's gang up on TWC for this.

Im with ya. I guess we should just call our local office and keep it fresh in their minds.

Use this link. I already got a email response.

http://www.twcsc.com/AllHosted/CustomerService/ContactUsForm.aspx

Use this link. I already got a email response.

http://www.twcsc.com/AllHosted/CustomerService/ContactUsForm.aspx


Done.

Well, I'll be damned. WSCS OTA popped on today. Gettin' the same signal strength I was yesterday when it wasn't workin', but now it's workin'. :confused: Truly a mystery.

Use this link. I already got a email response.

http://www.twcsc.com/AllHosted/CustomerService/ContactUsForm.aspx


I received a response as well.

Well I am a huge golf fan so I'm cancelling you out. Other golf fans, let's gang up on TWC for this.

Gary as usual, you have attitude in every post. I never said I was not a golf fan because I am. I just said other than that it SUCKS.

Oh, sorry. But I'm really glad no one person gets to decide what "SUCKS".

I think right now, you could put HD after QVC and people would get excited. The more popular channels need to get on the HD bandwagon so we don't have to settle for A&E HD.

I think right now, you could put HD after QVC and people would get excited. The more popular channels need to get on the HD bandwagon so we don't have to settle for A&E HD.
Not to get in the middle of you two ;) , but I tend to agree with this statement to a degree. While QVC-HD scares me (the crap on there looks bad enough in SD), we do need to have as much HD movement as possible. If the "other" networks of value see that "even QVC is doing HD" then maybe they will be that much more inclined to make their stuff available in HD. likewise, if C*, TW, K*, D* and E* see that people are really THAT hungry for HD that they would sign-up for QVC-HD, then maybe they will feel the ground swell for HD even more.

Ultimately I think the desire is there, but so many penny-pincher networks/carriers are looking to the bottom line and playing a financial game of chicken. Plus, unless you know of any specifics that we don't, there could 200 networks of varying quality with HD development deals underway. The Big Boys of the HD bureaucracy game have plenty of revenue to back them...the smaller ones are more "agile" with making changes, but may lack the full financial support to implement desired change.

Sad analogy, but here goes: A freighter can carry more cargo, but takes 3 miles to come to a dead stop. A party-barge can go faster and change direction faster, but has less room for the cargo. :p (sorry, but I had to go for it)

It's an OK channel. Most of the coverage is crap, but if you are a golf or hockey fan, it does have some good HD coverage.

The problem with this channel is there is more SD stuff than HD. The Golf Channel needs to invest in some HD cameras themselves. Just seems cheesey when they go to their "Golf Update" from a great HD picture to SD.

I think I've only noticed golf and hockey in HD, do they offer anything else in HD?

Has anyone else lost UHD? I haven't seen anything on there in two days. I am with Comcast. Also, has anyone actually seen any content on the FSNHD channel?

The new Tivo Series 3 HD is available on Amazon for $489 (including a rebate).

Check the article on Gizmodo (http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/deals/dealzmodo-tivo-series3-hd-digital-media-recorder-251361.php):

http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/deals/dealzmodo-tivo-series3-hd-digital-media-recorder-251361.php

The new Tivo Series 3 HD is available on Amazon for $489 (including a rebate).

Amazon Link (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/rebates/B000I661J0******dp_rebates_1/102-9602476-5114526?ie=UTF8&m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&s=electronics)

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/rebates/B000I661J0******dp_rebates_1/102-9602476-5114526?ie=UTF8&m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&s=electronics


Anyone with Comcast I highly recommend you do not buy one. At least not if you want VOD or to be able to watch switched digital video channels.

Comcast has confirmed they will be using SDV by years end. Many will say "it will only be unpopular channels". This may be true and this may not.

To clarify I am not a tivo basher, I have actually been on the fence about buying this unit when the price dropped, but now that I know SDV is coming I personally do not want to take the chance of missing a channel I might want to watch.

Hopefully tivo will figure a way around it. Just my 0.02

ElwayLite:

What is your source for Comcast going to SDV by year end and was this local Comcast or a national story?

Thanks!!

The story was national. Local told me it IS coming to our area because I asked a specific question about buying the S3 and told him my worries. The fact it can't do VOD though is enough to deter me.

Just thought I'd mention how great it is that Comcast "fixed" the NBC HD audio problem by simply ceasing broadcast of the HD feed and replacing it with an SD feed. Comcast is a joke.

It may not be Comcast's fault. I receive NBC Channel 2.1 OTA and Friday Night Lights was in SD last night.

I received a response as well.Another response -

Our corporate office is working diligently to provide our cable subscribers with the Golf Channel in High Definition. Unfortunately at this time, I cannot provide an exact date for the launch the channel. Once the conclusion of the agreement is reached, we will then be able to provide more information.

As we move forward with our launch plan, I will continue to keep you updated on our progress.


Thank you again for your inquiry and your continued patronage,


Elaine Covington
Division Marketing

Another response -

Our corporate office is working diligently to provide our cable subscribers with the Golf Channel in High Definition. Unfortunately at this time, I cannot provide an exact date for the launch the channel. Once the conclusion of the agreement is reached, we will then be able to provide more information.

As we move forward with our launch plan, I will continue to keep you updated on our progress.


Thank you again for your inquiry and your continued patronage,


Elaine Covington
Division Marketing

Did you send just the one email to the link that you provided a few days ago, or did you send to multiple recipients?

I used the one link you provided and have'nt received one similar to the one you just posted. Maybe later on today I will get one of those as well.

At any rate, im almost sure we will be getting it due to the golf crazy environment we, and especially YOU live in. :D

News
Time Warner Gets Versus HD Rights
But a spokesman says it's up to each system to add it.
By Phillip Swann

Washington, D.C. (April 9, 2007) -- Time Warner Cable has obtained the rights to broadcast the Versus/Golf channel in High-Definition.

However, Mark Harrad, a Time Warner spokesman, says it's up to the individual Time Warner system whether to add the high-def channel.

Versus/Golf, which is owned by Comcast, carries National Hockey League games and some golf tournaments in HD. The network will broadcast NHL playoff games in high-def.
__________________________________________

____________________________________________

Harrad says he does not know which (if any) local Time Warner systems have added the HD channel.

"We do have the rights to carry Versus in HD," Harrad says. "I do not have information here regarding which divisions have added that to their line-up and which have not at this point in time. It's up to the divisions. Generally, we try to add as much HD programming as possible, but there has to be channels available on the appropriate tier and the channel line-ups differ from division to division."

With the NHL playoffs beginning this week, several Time Warner subscribers have contacted TVPredictions.com asking if the high-def Versus/Golf will be added.


I have been told it will be added "shortly" -- of course "shortly" was over 2 years for ESPN2HD!

Did you send just the one email to the link that you provided a few days ago, or did you send to multiple recipients?

I used the one link you provided and have'nt received one similar to the one you just posted. Maybe later on today I will get one of those as well.

At any rate, im almost sure we will be getting it due to the golf crazy environment we, and especially YOU live in. :D
Just the one and with SDV there should not be any bandwidth issues standing in the way. I live on the 4th hole (http://www.mbn.com/wilholes/picoaks.html) at Willbrook Plantation (http://www.mbn.com/wilholes/) so I'm seeing lots of golf either way.

News
Time Warner Gets Versus HD Rights
But a spokesman says it's up to each system to add it.
By Phillip Swann

Washington, D.C. (April 9, 2007) -- Time Warner Cable has obtained the rights to broadcast the Versus/Golf channel in High-Definition.

However, Mark Harrad, a Time Warner spokesman, says it's up to the individual Time Warner system whether to add the high-def channel.

Versus/Golf, which is owned by Comcast, carries National Hockey League games and some golf tournaments in HD. The network will broadcast NHL playoff games in high-def.
__________________________________________

____________________________________________

Harrad says he does not know which (if any) local Time Warner systems have added the HD channel.

"We do have the rights to carry Versus in HD," Harrad says. "I do not have information here regarding which divisions have added that to their line-up and which have not at this point in time. It's up to the divisions. Generally, we try to add as much HD programming as possible, but there has to be channels available on the appropriate tier and the channel line-ups differ from division to division."

With the NHL playoffs beginning this week, several Time Warner subscribers have contacted TVPredictions.com asking if the high-def Versus/Golf will be added.


I have been told it will be added "shortly" -- of course "shortly" was over 2 years for ESPN2HD!You're a little late to the party, Junior! Click on the link above to make your request.

It may not be Comcast's fault. I receive NBC Channel 2.1 OTA and Friday Night Lights was in SD last night.

Has anyone seen a change in this. Seems like everytime I put it on NBC OTA for an HD program its in SD.

Is it just TWC?

WCSC has some pretty bad popping and cracking audio issues.

Or is it just my setup?

Is it just TWC?

WCSC has some pretty bad popping and cracking audio issues.

Or is it just my setup?

Watched golf yesterday OTA and had no audio issues. At work today so I cannot comment.

Is it just TWC?

WCSC has some pretty bad popping and cracking audio issues.

Or is it just my setup?
My CBS OTA was okay and better than the other channels (except maybe Fox) considering the weather, but with the final round being postponed until tomorrow, the weather should be less of a factor. Will be interesting to see if you still the A/V pops when we aren't trying to get the signal through a Tropical Storm. :p

This may be old news to some of you but it is new to me. I was flipping through the channels when I came across ESPNU on TWC channel 160.

The screen had this message: "TWC is providing a preview of ESPNU on April 14 from 2:00 - 12:00am in order to bring you the Garnet & Black Game. ESPNU will become a full time channel later this summer." -- cool

Now the only questions are; will it be a included with the basic cable packages or will they bundle it with their sports packages, and will it be available in HD? (I know, now I'm dreaming!)

I was told when I called TW that it would be part of the digital tier but I take the sports tier and it is right in that area of channels. Oh well at least we will be getting it soon.

Now if I/we can convince TW that there are enough Big Ten fans in this area to get the Big Ten Network :D

The problem with this channel is there is more SD stuff than HD. The Golf Channel needs to invest in some HD cameras themselves. Just seems cheesey when they go to their "Golf Update" from a great HD picture to SD.

I think I've only noticed golf and hockey in HD, do they offer anything else in HD?

It's not as simple as just investing in some HD cameras and then you can have "Golf Update" in HD. Producing in HD is much more expensive and lots of gear would need to be replaced or purchased, like routers, monitors, tape playback/recording, video switchers, video processing gear, upcoverters, downcoverters, cross coverters. Graphics and animations have to be redesigned, sets have to be updated or reworked. It's well into the 7 figures in just captial expenses and it's not like the Golf Channel has money pouring in. Most all of the golf coverage you see in HD on GVHD is in HD simply because CBS and NBC are HD and they produce the Thursday and Friday coverage in the same truck using the same gear as the weekend coverage. Since the show is already in HD it makes sense to provide a HD simulcast, hence the birth of GVHD.

On another note:
I've read through a few recent pages and haven't really found an answer to this. My local affiliate channels on comcast are all garbage. WTAT is fine, but ABC, CBS, and NBC are all breaking up bad. NBC is black, CBS and ABC looks like a lot of dropped info in the M2T stream. All the other HD channels are fine. Is this a widespread problem? I've had Comcast HD for over a year now and haven't had any issues at all until the latest channel lineup change when everything was moved to the 400's. I've been traveling for the last few months and all of my shows that I've been dying to watch, in wonderful HD, not there. I called them when I saw this issue a few weeks ago and they said they're having problems with their feeds from the affiliates. Why all of a sudden? Why can't they simulcast the SD feed on the HD channels when they have problems? I'd rather come home to a DVR full of SD shows that I can watch vs HD shows that are unwatchable.

Has anyone had any problem with ABC OTA after the storm? previously I had no problems, yet now I am getting wild fluctuations on signal ranging from 45-75 signal strength. I don't think the wind knocked my antenna loose because all my other stations are still at 90+.

Has anyone had any problem with ABC OTA after the storm? previously I had no problems, yet now I am getting wild fluctuations on signal ranging from 45-75 signal strength. I don't think the wind knocked my antenna loose because all my other stations are still at 90+.

Haven't noticed, but, don't watch ABC enough to say. NBC has sucked for weeks though.

I was getting , for a brief time last night some popping on ABC during "Lost". May have lasted a minute or so. Via TWC.

Has anyone had any problem with ABC OTA after the storm? previously I had no problems, yet now I am getting wild fluctuations on signal ranging from 45-75 signal strength. I don't think the wind knocked my antenna loose because all my other stations are still at 90+.

My ABC is still 100% OTA and seems to be working well.

I just found out that I am being transferred to run a job at Daniel Island, SC. Can someone give me a brief layout of where the towers are and what is available?

I usually have time to research, but I do not this time.

I always set up my moves to make sure I can get the HD-OTA signals. I will be using Directv.

I just found out that I am being transferred to run a job at Daniel Island, SC. Can someone give me a brief layout of where the towers are and what is available?

I usually have time to research, but I do not this time.

I always set up my moves to make sure I can get the HD-OTA signals. I will be using Directv.


Well most of the towers are north of us and in the same general area.They are about 12-15 miles awayfrom me. Not sure where you are going to be living. You may have some tweaking to do but not much. We have ABC, NBC, FOX,CBS, and PBS. Welcome to the lowcountry. You may never leave.

We are right now looking at the Penisula and Mt. Pleasant area. From what I have seen this entire is breath-taking. But our home is around New Orleans, so will have to go home eventually.

I did antennaweb.org and it showed the towers in 3 different directions. Is this correct? Are there any plans for the CW station to go HD? Smallville is one of my favorites.

We are right now looking at the Penisula and Mt. Pleasant area. From what I have seen this entire is breath-taking. But our home is around New Orleans, so will have to go home eventually.

I did antennaweb.org and it showed the towers in 3 different directions. Is this correct? Are there any plans for the CW station to go HD? Smallville is one of my favorites.

The antenna farm is 15 miles north of Charleston off US 17 at Sewee Rd. There are two tower for all stations. UPN antenna is in Mt Pleasant just where you go over to Sullivian Island. Try this website for better info: http://www.fcc.gov/fcc-bin/audio/tvq.html

I did some more research and found out the same info ya'll are giving me. My indoor Rat Shack antenna will be all I need. It is pulling in the Houston stations now 25 miles away. We will be building some apartments at Daniel Island and look forward to coming your way. This is much better than the downtown job in Charlotte would have been.

We are right now looking at the Penisula and Mt. Pleasant area. From what I have seen this entire is breath-taking. But our home is around New Orleans, so will have to go home eventually.

I did antennaweb.org and it showed the towers in 3 different directions. Is this correct? Are there any plans for the CW station to go HD? Smallville is one of my favorites.


CW is not likely anytime soon since our local NBC has it as a subchannel. I wish it would too but don't think it will happen for a while if ever.

I was getting , for a brief time last night some popping on ABC during "Lost". May have lasted a minute or so. Via TWC.
Had the same issue via OTA and it was highly annoying, but thankfully brief.

Had the same issue via OTA and it was highly annoying, but thankfully brief.

Yeah, I got it OTA on Lost, just watched it, quite annoying but the good thing is that it went away.

Greetings all... I haven't posted here in a while, but I have my second HDTV now and have a few questions.

My first HDTV is on a Comcast Digital/HD/DVR box, so no issues with that aside from horribly poor interface.

My NEW HDTV is just plugged directly into the cable outlet. It has both a digital and analog tuner so I am getting basic cable plus the major networks in digital/HD.

Initially I found that the following channel lineups were coming from Comcast through the standard cable outlet...

NBC 2 HD = 102.2
ABC 4 HD = 117.1
CBS 5 HD = 117.2
FOX 24 HD = 77.1
PBS HD = 77.2
PBS SD = 77.3

In the last week or so, some of these have changed. NBC moved to 232 temporarily and then back down to 102.2 and now is at 102.1. PBS and FOX have swapped places.

In addition to those things... some other weird channels show up at random on the tv (without doing a channel scan) although they don't have any actual content, or it just might be scrambled.

My original channel scan found 80+ analogs and 200+ digitals, but I had to go back and manually program the digitals since there are actually only the 6 or 7 channels referenced above.

For reference, my TV is the Best Buy Black Friday special... Westinghouse w3213: 32 inch flat panel LCD. I know its not a top of the line tv, but it looks "DANG" good so far. The color is great, and the picture quality is excellent as well. I should have bought 3 of them at the $500 price I paid.

Any input on the channels, comcast, or the TV is welcome and appreciated.

Thanks! -JCVader99

OK, a few days after my original post, things got moved again... now the straight digital feeds are as follows...

NBC 2 HD = 2.1
ABC 4 HD = 4.1
CBS 5 HD = 5.1
FOX 24 HD = 24.1
PBS HD = 7.1
PBS SD = 6.1

These all make more sense, of course, but make for strange channel surfing. ;)

Anyhow, for a few days, I actually could get ESPN2 HD on this tv with NO cable box in the mix. :eek: I was loving that for a while, but alas it has gone away.

I have actually requested an official "digital" channel lineup from Comcast over the phone, but they are all clueless as to what I am actually asking for. I don't want their cable box digital tier channel lineup, I want to know what I can get on a digital/HD tv without using their box. If the Comcast folks are online and reading this, can you please let me know if these channels will be changing again, and if there are any others that will be showing up at random or disappearing as well?

And if ESPN and ESPN2 could accidentally show up again for football season, I wouldn't complain at all! :D

My wife and I was in the Charleston area early this week to find a house to rent. We found one in the Belle Hall subdivision of Mt. Pleasant. I noticed that some of the houses had the new Directv 5 lnb dishes installed, but was told that this was not available.

The OTA HD via Directv is not available in Charleston is it?

Also are there any good Audio/Video stores in the Charleston area? I found the Best Buy and Circuit City, but nothing else. We may be looking for another HDTV when we get there.

I have the 5lnb also, but no we do not have Mpeg4 locals yet. Some people get the 3lnb hd dish and some get the 5 on install for some strange reason. Seems like they should just get everyone the 5lnb.

I have a large 81 element lowes antenna in my attic that picks up all HD locals with 100% signal strength and I'm a ways out in goose creek.

My wife and I was in the Charleston area early this week to find a house to rent. We found one in the Belle Hall subdivision of Mt. Pleasant. I noticed that some of the houses had the new Directv 5 lnb dishes installed, but was told that this was not available.

The OTA HD via Directv is not available in Charleston is it?

Also are there any good Audio/Video stores in the Charleston area? I found the Best Buy and Circuit City, but nothing else. We may be looking for another HDTV when we get there.

We have a Tweeter in Mt. Pleasant. It is at the Towne Centre. You can't miss the Towne Centre. It is on Hwy 17.

We have a Tweeter in Mt. Pleasant. It is at the Towne Centre. You can't miss the Towne Centre. It is on Hwy 17.


Im still new here but isn't there also a Costco in W. Ashley?

Costco in W. Ashley, Sam's in N. Chuck... Isn't Audi Warehouse still over by Citadel Mall?

My wife and I was in the Charleston area early this week to find a house to rent. We found one in the Belle Hall subdivision of Mt. Pleasant. I noticed that some of the houses had the new Directv 5 lnb dishes installed, but was told that this was not available.

The OTA HD via Directv is not available in Charleston is it?
We are ranked right at #100 in the National DMA list. D* is somewhere around #60 right now as far as MPEG4 LILHD. So it will be some time. They will not get to us until after they launch at least one of their sat's this spring/summer. As for the 5LNB, you can request it and they can install ahead of the LILHD rollout. Smart of them to do it in small chunks, but can lead to some confusion as to why one neighbor has 3LNB and another has 5LNB. You have time, but you may want to put the cart before the horse on this one and request the 5LNB.

We are ranked right at #100 in the National DMA list. D* is somewhere around #60 right now as far as MPEG4 LILHD. So it will be some time. They will not get to us until after they launch at least one of their sat's this spring/summer. As for the 5LNB, you can request it and they can install ahead of the LILHD rollout. Smart of them to do it in small chunks, but can lead to some confusion as to why one neighbor has 3LNB and another has 5LNB. You have time, but you may want to put the cart before the horse on this one and request the 5LNB.

We will be there for about 2 years, so it may be best to request the 5LNB if given the option.

We are ranked right at #100 in the National DMA list. D* is somewhere around #60 right now as far as MPEG4 LILHD. So it will be some time. They will not get to us until after they launch at least one of their sat's this spring/summer. As for the 5LNB, you can request it and they can install ahead of the LILHD rollout. Smart of them to do it in small chunks, but can lead to some confusion as to why one neighbor has 3LNB and another has 5LNB. You have time, but you may want to put the cart before the horse on this one and request the 5LNB.

I second your post on Mpeg4 locals.

When I ordered my D* last summer, I asked about getting the 5lnb and was told it would be a 3 because we do not need them. I would hope however that all they are putting up here now is 5lnb's since the sat should launch this summer. It could be "luck of the draw" as I got and how the guys at DBStalk said it would be. I say that because 2 days after my 5lnb was installed a guy close to me got a 3lnb, so it was luck of the draw. Good news is they will come out and change it for free when you do need a 5lnb.

I set up my move to Charleston with Directv and the CSR stated that it included the 5 LNB dish.

But she also has changed my local channels now instead of when I move 2 weeks from now. Luckily I have been using my OTA HD channels anyway.

I will only be about 12 miles from the towers so will depend on my indoor Rat Shack double-bow antenna for the OTA HD feeds.

I set up my move to Charleston with Directv and the CSR stated that it included the 5 LNB dish.

But she also has changed my local channels now instead of when I move 2 weeks from now. Luckily I have been using my OTA HD channels anyway.

I will only be about 12 miles from the towers so will depend on my indoor Rat Shack double-bow antenna for the OTA HD feeds.

Good luck and good moving!

Anyone notice a slight signal loss on 5? Not that its a big deal but for the past month I've had 100's on all, but lately on 5 its in the low 90's.

Like I said it's not a big deal, I'm just more curious about what influences signal strength to make it fluctuate.

ElwayLite:

It is probably all the leaves on the trees coming out. I know my signal has degraded within the last month and I'm assuming it is because of the leaves.

Ah, gotcha. Seems like I remember someone saying that in the heat of the day in the summer you get some lower signals also.

I've got 100 on 2,4,7 and 24. 5 is running 89-93 now.

Ah, gotcha. Seems like I remember someone saying that in the heat of the day in the summer you get some lower signals also.

I've got 100 on 2,4,7 and 24. 5 is running 89-93 now.
I finally got up on the roof and replaced my UHF/VHF ChannelMaster with a RS 17-element UHF 40" antenna ($29.99) and getting slightly better signals on 24, much better on 4, and about the same on 2. 5 has dropped off a little, but so far have not noticed any real degradation. Mine is attached to the top of my chimney which is still not as high as the neighbors roof which lies directly between me and Awendaw. So while the signal might be perfect from Awendaw, regardless of tree, the last 25' is disrupted by the neighbors house. :( Guess I can't tell them to chop off the top floor of their house, now can I? :p

Oh well. We'll see how it goes for a few weeks and maybe I can add an extension pole if necessary.

Anyone else confirm a lot of channels dropped out on Comcast right now? PBS, FOX, GVHD, INHD, UNVHD, all seem to be blanked out and AE is major breaking up.

I finally got up on the roof and replaced my UHF/VHF ChannelMaster with a RS 17-element UHF 40" antenna ($29.99) and getting slightly better signals on 24, much better on 4, and about the same on 2. 5 has dropped off a little, but so far have not noticed any real degradation. Mine is attached to the top of my chimney which is still not as high as the neighbors roof which lies directly between me and Awendaw. So while the signal might be perfect from Awendaw, regardless of tree, the last 25' is disrupted by the neighbors house. :( Guess I can't tell them to chop off the top floor of their house, now can I? :p

Oh well. We'll see how it goes for a few weeks and maybe I can add an extension pole if necessary.

The lowe's/phillips 81 element I have is in my attic about 20 feet up. I live out in goose creek beside devon forest and get 100's pretty much all the time. The antenna is like $80 though.

Anyone else confirm a lot of channels dropped out on Comcast right now? PBS, FOX, GVHD, INHD, UNVHD, all seem to be blanked out and AE is major breaking up.

I'm watching NASCAR and having alot of audio dropout which I have had on all NASCAR on FOX 24. My picture is great in Beaufort.

I'm watching NASCAR and having alot of audio dropout which I have had on all NASCAR on FOX 24. My picture is great in Beaufort.

I've been watching OTA for 2 hours, its fine so it must be the comcast feed.

Great on TWC. Jeff Gordon pulls it out.

I had no dropouts on Fox 24, signal in mid 80s all day

Everything is back up now and fine, but earlier I had only about 4 of the HD channels that weren't a blank screen. Comcast must have had a major problem.

The lowe's/phillips 81 element I have is in my attic about 20 feet up. I live out in goose creek beside devon forest and get 100's pretty much all the time. The antenna is like $80 though.
Elway,

I just looked on the Lowe's site and they only advertise one antenna (a cheesy loop combo ant.)...did you get yours from the GC Lowe's or another one? NChas, S'ville, JI, MtP?

Why when using antennaweb.org it shows some of the stations to be in a blue zone when they are only 8 miles from my location?

Why when using antennaweb.org it shows some of the stations to be in a blue zone when they are only 8 miles from my location?
AntennaWeb, with all of its positives, still is not 100% accurate or up-to-date. It still shows some of the towers in their old locations. Except for the low-power second-tier networks (CW/UPN, and other non-franchise stations), all the networks broadcast from the tower farm in Awendaw. So the degrees and range info shown on their site is not right.

-- I can't open their site right now to tell you which entry is correct and which isn't, but someone might be able to login later or recall from memory which ones are accurate.

Antennaweb is out of date, they are all on two towers 17 miles n on US 17

Elway,

I just looked on the Lowe's site and they only advertise one antenna (a cheesy loop combo ant.)...did you get yours from the GC Lowe's or another one? NChas, S'ville, JI, MtP?


Goose Creek. They have a 50 element inside and a 80. The 80 might be overkill but I figured go with the biggest.

Signaled drop on Fox during 24. Went from 98 to 92, didn't get video breakup but the audio had some issues at times.

Hey everyone,

(did a quick thread search for info on this - but didn't find anything so sorry if this is a dup)

I've been away for a couple of months - come home and find 3 new channels in the Comcast HD line-up - yay. They've added Universal HD, A&EHD and NGCHD. But the trouble is that there's no guide info yet coming through TiVo or Zap2It or even in the Comcast Monthly guide.

So is this information going to be available soon?

Thanks,

Robert.

Hey everyone,

(did a quick thread search for info on this - but didn't find anything so sorry if this is a dup)

I've been away for a couple of months - come home and find 3 new channels in the Comcast HD line-up - yay. They've added Universal HD, A&EHD and NGCHD. But the trouble is that there's no guide info yet coming through TiVo or Zap2It or even in the Comcast Monthly guide.

So is this information going to be available soon?

Thanks,

Robert.

These channels have been out for awhile, so Im not really sure why it would not be in the guide. Id post this issue on the tivo community forums as you are likely to get a better answer.

Hey everyone,

(did a quick thread search for info on this - but didn't find anything so sorry if this is a dup)

I've been away for a couple of months - come home and find 3 new channels in the Comcast HD line-up - yay. They've added Universal HD, A&EHD and NGCHD. But the trouble is that there's no guide info yet coming through TiVo or Zap2It or even in the Comcast Monthly guide.

So is this information going to be available soon?

Thanks,

Robert.


Is your STB not phoning home?

NBC-HD (Hockey and Derby)
Anyone know if the source is the problem, or if the HD breakdown is happening here in town? Hopefully the Derby will be in HD, but would love it if someone would wake up and "flip the switch" on the Red Wings/Sharks game...after all, it's only the playoffs.

I have tried calling the Master Control number for WCBD (216-4904) and no one is home. Shouldn't there be some warm-blooded humanoid presence in the Control Room at all times?

No Derby in HD and I can't get through to Master Control. Must have changed the number or they don't answer anymore. According to hdsportsguide.com it is suppose to be in 1080i.



UPDATE:

From Sam Barclay at WCBD

"We have had a failure of our HD receiver. We are suppose to be getting another on shipped in this afternoon.
Thank you for emailing me on this problem.
Sam
Sam via Blackberry"

UPDATE:

From Sam Barclay at WCBD

"We have had a failure of our HD receiver. We are suppose to be getting another on shipped in this afternoon.


Well apparently he wasn't fudging about "this afternoon". Happy to see HD return, just kind of ironic that it would switch back on right after the race had concluded. At least we got to see the replays in HD :p

Thanks to all over at WCBD for getting on this problem...just wish it could have happened before/during the Red Wings game. :rolleyes:

These channels have been out for awhile, so Im not really sure why it would not be in the guide. Id post this issue on the tivo community forums as you are likely to get a better answer.


I think the problem is Comcast isn't providing the info yet. Three different guides are missing the info - so I think it's not something TiVo can handle yet. But I'll try it. Was hoping the Comcast rep here would chime in.

And yes I'm getting the schedule info for all other channels - and these channels are in my channel list. I get "Schedule Information Not Available" or something like that for those 3 channels.

Thanks,

Robert.

Ummm...no HD hockey again? Hello Channel 2!! Wake up!!
Is someone asleep at the switch or did the brand new HD Rx/Tx machine break within 24 hours?

Ummm...no HD hockey again? Hello Channel 2!! Wake up!!
Is someone asleep at the switch or did the brand new HD Rx/Tx machine break within 24 hours?

Sam said yesterdays fix was that he found "a way to go around the network". Whatever that ment, but maybe it was merely temporary and the new part didn't make it in as anticipated.

Ummm...no HD hockey again? Hello Channel 2!! Wake up!!
Is someone asleep at the switch or did the brand new HD Rx/Tx machine break within 24 hours?


Yeah, at least golf and nascar are working.

It seemed to come and go; and when it was working, there were lots of video drops and the occasional audio drop mixed in. Kind of makes me wonder if the problem was somewhere between here and MSG.

What is the closest City that has more HD-OTA stations and what direction are they?

May bring one of my bigger antennas with me if something is within reach.

Maybe Savannah?

I was checking AntennaWeb for info for my dad in Summerville and his results showed that he was "only" 83 miles from WIS-10 in Columbia. This is very deep fringe, but maybe on a high rooftop or small tower...it's a stretch no matter how you look at it, but we are not exactly in an overlapping market scenario here.

I know there are some here who live in Beaufort and get from Chas and Sav. They might be able to answer the question of number of channel options, but I think you are pretty much stuck with Chas channels if you live within 25-50 miles of MtP/Awendaw.

Best of luck getting distant signals.

Maybe Savannah?
Savannah only has NBC and CBS HD, NBC is dtv 39 full power but is a Media General station just like 2-1 . they are not going to have
real people in master control 24/7 but doing it from some control center in Ohio.
Both of the stations have problems with HD-SD switching(network to local)
Up until last month I could and did call the engineer for 3-1 (Sav) at work or at his home and he could flip the switch to take care of the problem of no HD or the no center ch DD-5 sound.
He no longer can do that under the new system that Media General has in place.

My local affiliate channels on comcast are all garbage.

Well finally after TWO MONTHS! comcast has finally come out and fixed my signal coming into my house. Well, sort of.. I have an orange cable running through a window now from the outside.

Finally HD without dropouts! My signal ended up getting worse and worse by the day, but the local affiliates were the most affected. I wonder why. Higher data rate? Less error correction? The tech that came out said he was surprised my high speed even works but it's always worked fine. I typically got over 8000kbs before they fixed my cable. Now, i'm consistantly showing over 14,000kbs DN / 2,500 UP !!!!! Screaming!!

which buttons on the sa-8300hd will get you to the display screen to read kbs?
thanx

which buttons on the sa-8300hd will get you to the display screen to read kbs?
thanx


I forget, if you read the SA8300 tips and tricks in the dvr forum it tell you.

which buttons on the sa-8300hd will get you to the display screen to read kbs?
thanx

sorry if I was unclear, I was referring to my Comcast high speed Internet. I ran an online speed test via my web browser.

To answer your question, press and hold the "pause" button on the remote (10-15 sec) until the mail light shows up on your 8300. Then press the "page up" button.

OR

Press and hold the "select" button on the front of the panel until the mail light flashes, then press the "info" button.

Use page up/down to navigate pages. I have 35 pages of diagnostics.

I finally got up on the roof and replaced my UHF/VHF ChannelMaster with a RS 17-element UHF 40" antenna ($29.99) and getting slightly better signals on 24, much better on 4, and about the same on 2. 5 has dropped off a little, but so far have not noticed any real degradation. Mine is attached to the top of my chimney which is still not as high as the neighbors roof which lies directly between me and Awendaw. So while the signal might be perfect from Awendaw, regardless of tree, the last 25' is disrupted by the neighbors house. :( Guess I can't tell them to chop off the top floor of their house, now can I? :p

Okay, it's been a couple weeks now with the new VHF-only antenna and I am having mixed results. Fox is off the chart, but everything else is floating between 65%-90% with very little solid, locked-in performance. CBS used to be 100%, but is not dropping out consistently. Needless to say my wife is not impressed. SO my questions is, should I invest the $60-$90 to get a pre-amp system (i.e. Channel Master 7777 pre-amp) or should I nvest that same amount in a newer, bigger VHF only antenna? Or (gulp) both?

I know I am pointed correctly (111-degrees from home on Sully St in Crowfield), but neighbors house is 2-stories and directly inline to the tower farm. Additional height is not really an option, so do I need to focus on more elements or more power?

Okay, it's been a couple weeks now with the new VHF-only antenna and I am having mixed results. Fox is off the chart, but everything else is floating between 65%-90% with very little solid, locked-in performance. CBS used to be 100%, but is not dropping out consistently. Needless to say my wife is not impressed. SO my questions is, should I invest the $60-$90 to get a pre-amp system (i.e. Channel Master 7777 pre-amp) or should I nvest that same amount in a newer, bigger VHF only antenna? Or (gulp) both?

I know I am pointed correctly (111-degrees from home on Sully St in Crowfield), but neighbors house is 2-stories and directly inline to the tower farm. Additional height is not really an option, so do I need to focus on more elements or more power?

Im still getting 95-98 on CBS and Fox. Getting 100 on ABC and NBC. Im over in Devon Pointe apartments next to Devon Forest. My antenna is about 18 feet up in my attic with no amp. I also have another roof between me and the towers. I know someone on here felt negatively about the the 81 element uhf lowes antenna, but its working great for me. Been recording OTA shows since its been up and have not had one problem. I had a CM4228 and the $25 RS antenna both outside about 13 feet up and they were both marginal.

Im still getting 95-98 on CBS and Fox. Getting 100 on ABC and NBC. Im over in Devon Pointe apartments next to Devon Forest. My antenna is about 18 feet up in my attic with no amp. I also have another roof between me and the towers. I know someone on here felt negatively about the the 81 element uhf lowes antenna, but its working great for me. Been recording OTA shows since its been up and have not had one problem. I had a CM4228 and the $25 RS antenna both outside about 13 feet up and they were both marginal.
Is that 81 element a VHF/UHF combo or VHF only?

Why are you working with a VHF ant? all the stations are UHF
I am not sure what is up with 5-1, back when they can online (2003) I was getting good signal .
Now that all the stations are full power they do not come in as good as they did.
I would spend money on better UHF ant.
I get good signal ( 71 miles) with CM 4228 UHF

Is that 81 element a VHF/UHF combo or VHF only?

I think its UHF only, cant remember. Will look at the box when I get home.

Why are you working with a VHF ant? all the stations are UHF
I am not sure what is up with 5-1, back when they can online (2003) I was getting good signal .
Now that all the stations are full power they do not come in as good as they did.
I would spend money on better UHF ant.
I get good signal ( 71 miles) with CM 4228 UHF

I think my comment of "marginal" on the 4228 was unfair.

It was a much better antenna than the RS $25. My issue with is was it seemed very sensitive to direction, this 81 element was just placed in the attic in what I thought was the right direction and its has been left their since due to high signal strength. Part of this Im sure is how big it is compared to the distance I am away, dunno about its long range ability. If you are in Crowfield down the street from me, I'd think you could use it and be guaranteed a good signal but I may be wrong.

Why are you working with a VHF ant? all the stations are UHF

Sorry, meant UHF... :o

Found the smaller 51 element online(sell it at Lowes too). Most of it should apply for the 81 as well.

Heres the descrip:

PHILIPS MANT901 51-ELEMENT ANTENNA UHF/VHF/FM;DOUBLE-BOOM FOR EXTRA STRENGTH, GOLD ANODIZED;DOUBLE U-BOLT CONNECTORS FOR STURDY INSTALLATION;INCLUDES UHF/VHF/FM SPLITTER;RANGE: UHF/80 MILES, VHF/200 MILES and FM/150 MILES 51-ELEMENT ANTENNA

I would try to turn the ant a few deg each way and find the best signal, down here on 5-1 5 deg can drop signal 10-15 points
I have a rotor with remote, I would give up my amp before the rotor
Did a signal check 5 min ago and 5-1 in 76 24-1 is 92, I move ant 5 deg and 5-1 is gone, 24-1 is 80, this is on a 20 yr old CM 1160 VHF/UHF ant 17 ft long on a 36 ft tower with amp.
My other ant is CM 4228, 23 ft rotor and no amp 5-1 0-53 24-1 solid 85, I turn ant 5 deg and 24-1 drops to 60 with dropouts. If I add amp to (7777) I gain about 10 points to signal from Charleston (71 miles) but overloads stations from Sav (41 miles)

Okay, it's been a couple weeks now with the new VHF-only antenna and I am having mixed results. Fox is off the chart, but everything else is floating between 65%-90% with very little solid, locked-in performance. CBS used to be 100%, but is not dropping out consistently. Needless to say my wife is not impressed. SO my questions is, should I invest the $60-$90 to get a pre-amp system (i.e. Channel Master 7777 pre-amp) or should I nvest that same amount in a newer, bigger VHF only antenna? Or (gulp) both?

I know I am pointed correctly (111-degrees from home on Sully St in Crowfield), but neighbors house is 2-stories and directly inline to the tower farm. Additional height is not really an option, so do I need to focus on more elements or more power?

I just checked my signals, all are steady at:

2.1-100
4.1-100
5.1-95
24.1-100

I also get very watchable SD from 2,4 and 24. 5's SD is pretty much unwatchable for some reason. I know most dont care about sd but I like being able to get it as a backup.

I would try to turn the ant a few deg each way and find the best signal, down here on 5-1 5 deg can drop signal 10-15 points
I did the slight moves before I looked at my compass and it was only then the the compass confirmed I was on a 111-degree bearing. Rarely do I trust online sources so much that I would plunk it down at 111 and not check it first. :)
I just checked my signals, all are steady at:

2.1-100
4.1-100
5.1-95
24.1-100

I also get very watchable SD from 2,4 and 24. 5's SD is pretty much unwatchable for some reason. I know most dont care about sd but I like being able to get it as a backup.
My OTA is being fed directly into my D* HD-DVR without a split so the SD is null. I don'y even think the D* STB will "translate" SD inputs....but I could be wrong....never looked.

Sounds like I just need to step up the number of elements. If that doesn't work, then maybe go back and add an amp/pre-amp. How long is that 81-element?

I did the slight moves before I looked at my compass and it was only then the the compass confirmed I was on a 111-degree bearing. Rarely do I trust online sources so much that I would plunk it down at 111 and not check it first. :)

My OTA is being fed directly into my D* HD-DVR without a split so the SD is null. I don'y even think the D* STB will "translate" SD inputs....but I could be wrong....never looked.

Sounds like I just need to step up the number of elements. If that doesn't work, then maybe go back and add an amp/pre-amp. How long is that 81-element?

I just went and looked at the box and its actually the 51 element, i must be a crackhead. I dunno why I thought it was an 81. After looking I think lowes sells a 20 and a 51 maybe, who knows at this point.

I have mine going into a splitter behind the tv then one goes into the tv and one goes into the Dish 622. I lost no signal strength by doing this. My run from the antenna to the tv is about 50-60ft. I like to watch programming direct to the tv when Im home and not recording.

The 51 element is here at philips: Click Me (http://www.consumer.philips.com/consumer/catalog/tree/en/us/consumer/accessories_gr_us_consumer/ac_tv_accessories_ca_us_consumer/ce/_productId_SDV7700K_17_US_CONSUMER/_activeTab_specifications/TV_antenna+SDV7700K_17?proxybuster=FYZBVFNVEZWKRJ0RMRESHQNHK FSEKI5P)

Ill go up in my attic now and measure.

8ft long
3 ft tall(at tallest point)
6 ft wide(at widest point)

I think I have asked this before and don't recall a specific answer, but does it really make a difference which end of the boom you point towards the towers?

For instance:

TOWER >-|-|-|- (this is how I have mine with the "V" opening up towards the towers)

or

TOWER -|-|-|-< ("V" opening up away from tower)

I think I have asked this before and don't recall a specific answer, but does it really make a difference which end of the boom you point towards the towers?

For instance:

TOWER >-|-|-|- (this is how I have mine with the "V" opening up towards the towers)

or

TOWER -|-|-|-< ("V" opening up away from tower)

How much trouble is it to turn it 180deg and see?
:)

How much trouble is it to turn it 180deg and see?
:)
Wouldn't be much trouble to turn it, but am curious to know if it is supposed to be a certain way. :p

About freaking time!!

http://www.indy500.com/news/story.php?story_id=8798

ESPN on ABC's live telecast of the 91st running of the Indianapolis 500 will be in high definition via Sony high-definition broadcast technology, a first for "The Greatest Spectacle in Racing." The race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway will be run on Sunday, May 27 beginning at 1 p.m. (ET).


Given this big announcement (finally), I really have some incentive to get this antenna issue figured out once and for all. Also, I hope that WCIV is trolling this board and will fulfill this national agreement and not cop out and do SD only.

I think I have asked this before and don't recall a specific answer, but does it really make a difference which end of the boom you point towards the towers?

For instance:

TOWER >-|-|-|- (this is how I have mine with the "V" opening up towards the towers)

or

TOWER -|-|-|-< ("V" opening up away from tower)

All antennas have a front and back. The UHF/VHF antennas the back is wider than the front and the front should face toward the station. This website will show you a Channel Master antenna which the smaller yagi point toward the station. On a 4228 antenna the bowties point toward the station.

http://www.pctinternational.com/channelmaster/0612/5646.html

I think I have asked this before and don't recall a specific answer, but does it really make a difference which end of the boom you point towards the towers?

For instance:

TOWER >-|-|-|- (this is how I have mine with the "V" opening up towards the towers)

or

TOWER -|-|-|-< ("V" opening up away from tower)


The V on mine is opening towards the towers.

Tower >------

All antennas have a front and back. The UHF/VHF antennas the back is wider than the front and the front should face toward the station. This website will show you a Channel Master antenna which the smaller yagi point toward the station. On a 4228 antenna the bowties point toward the station.

http://www.pctinternational.com/channelmaster/0612/5646.html
I know this is probably a matter of personal preference, but is there really a difference between the bowtie design of the 4228 and a Yagi format? Is one designed with a different feature-set in mind?

I THINK the bowtie like a CM4228 is less directional and has a larger surface area which would make it work for shorter range towers not all in the same spot. The larger yagi like I have is more for long distance and is more directional.

I THINK the bowtie like a CM4228 is less directional and has a larger surface area which would make it work for shorter range towers not all in the same spot. The larger yagi like I have is more for long distance and is more directional.

I use the CM4228 antenna which has a 60 mile range. I find it very directional and use a rotor to fine tune the station. Living in Beaufort I pull in the Charleston stations where Charter Cable only has Savannah stations with the exception of ABC 4 which is in Charlestion. www.channelmaster.com has all info about the different types of antennas on their website. You might be surprise to find the yagi antennas only have a max 60 mile range on UHF.

Does anyone know if TWC offers the HD Pay Per View channel? It shows up on the channel guide as channel 604 but every time I've looked it has said "Off Air". I realize that only a select few programs will be available in HD so that may be why. What I'm really interested in is getting boxing matches and UFC fights in HD. If these events are available through TWC, does HD PPV cost mre than SD PPV? Thanks in advance for your help.

I see WTAT has done away with stretching everything. Picture quality on SD stuff seems to look better. Wonder if they upgraded their equipment.

I see WTAT has done away with stretching everything. Picture quality on SD stuff seems to look better. Wonder if they upgraded their equipment.

I get a lot of sound dropout on WTAT when watching NASCAR and its been that way for all the races. Do you have that problem?

I get a lot of sound dropout on WTAT when watching NASCAR and its been that way for all the races. Do you have that problem?

I watched the first 2/3's of the race and I did not experience audio issues. I lost signal twice for a few seconds but did not notice any audio issues.

I watched the first 2/3's of the race and I did not experience audio issues. I lost signal twice for a few seconds but did not notice any audio issues.

That is very strange. This is the only time I experience sound dropout when watched OTA is during the NASCAR. I happens every few seconds or so.

That is very strange. This is the only time I experience sound dropout when watched OTA is during the NASCAR. I happens every few seconds or so.

I did not have that issue for sure. Whats your signal strength? Are you watchin on a TV tuner or a dvr?

I did not have that issue for sure. Whats your signal strength? Are you watchin on a TV tuner or a dvr?

Watching with my TV tuner but next time I will try my dvr and see it that makes a differences. Fox want carriy it again until 5/27 and I will check it then. Thanks. I get a great signal about 75%.

How high is your signal?

How high is your signal?

A steady 75% +

Yeah, I wouldnt think youd get any issues from 75. Try the dvr when you can and see what that signal runs. Its rare, but the dvr may have a better tuner than the tv.

I recorded the race and did not see or hear any problems, I always give them a 1 hr head start so I can skip all the junk.
Eddie do you think you may get some stray signal from the air station like a stray F-18 in signal path

Does anyone know if TWC offers the HD Pay Per View channel? It shows up on the channel guide as channel 604 but every time I've looked it has said "Off Air". I realize that only a select few programs will be available in HD so that may be why. What I'm really interested in is getting boxing matches and UFC fights in HD. If these events are available through TWC, does HD PPV cost mre than SD PPV? Thanks in advance for your help.


I watched De La Hoya vs. Mayweather on 604 a couple weeks ago. Don't quote me, but I believe it was $5 more than SD, might have been $10. :o

I recorded the race and did not see or hear any problems, I always give them a 1 hr head start so I can skip all the junk.
Eddie do you think you may get some stray signal from the air station like a stray F-18 in signal path

Whats strange is thats the only time I get sound dropout is during NASCAR, nothing else.

Anything you do differently during nascar that you do not do any other time you watch fox.

Anything you do differently during nascar that you do not do any other time you watch fox.

Nothing different. Since I found out no one else is having this problem there are a couple of things will try next time. I'm using a digital amp and when the sound drops the indicators also go out, so I will try the tv's sound. Also I will use my dvr to see what happens. Will keep you poster on my findings.

Anyone have a ViP622 with Dish network in the Charleston area and getting pixelation issues with OTA on NBC?

I have no issues with my tv and 2.1, but my 622 pixelates every few minutes and loses signal about once every 10. I have no other issues on OTA channels.

I get 2.1 with a SS of 98-100 on the 622 and 95-100 on my tv. Someone said they feel the 622 has issues with high SS and high UHF channels. Gotta be the 622 since my tv has no issues.

I just moved to Mt. Pleasant and am in the process of setting up my HDTVs. What station is the weakest?

UHF 34 ABC 630kw
UHF 40 Fox 400kw
UHF 47 CBS 1000kw
UHF 50 NBC 1000kw

Where you are at, being that they are in the same spot, you should not have much problem getting them.

You should pick them up with a paper clip on top of your TV

2.2 CW is the one that keeps pixilating. I have the new Directv HR20.

I am out in goose creek and when I had my hr20 I recorded cw every week without issue. Whats your SS ib 2.1 NBC and 2.2 CW? Being that close could it be too high? Ive not necessarily expereinced but someone has stated "overpowering" the tuner. My issue with 2.1 and 2.2 right now with my Dish 622 is that both are pixelating. Most seem to think I have a multipath issue since my SS is 100. Im going to try messing with the antenna today.

Do you get pixelation on 2.1 and 2.2 or just 2.2?

2.1&2 OTA Have been really lousy the past month or more for me on TV and HTPC tuner. Especially bad during the high winds of that storm a week ago. Pixalation and sound. Even though I have SS >95 they have been the least reliable for a long time.

Well. I moved the antenna all around. Regardless of where 2.1 still pixelates. Its either the dvr or the station. Im thinking its the dvr really as my tv doesnt have any issues.

Edited 9:15-

Got the antenna back in place, 100 on 2.1,2.2,4.1,24.1 and a 88 on 5.1. Dvr still pixelates on 2.1 while my Sony tv does not.

Some combination of signal and tuner? I have had a curious situation for months now. I have always had SS in 90's on 36.1. But 4?? months ago started getting nothing but black screen on 36.1 on Toshiba plasma. Fusion Express card in HTPC shows same strong signal but also excellent pic and sound. I finally wrote it off to better tuner in Fusion card but really have no idea. Maybe some error corection capability in units without a problem??

Yeah, someone stated that the 622 has developed this issue with updates. Also made a comment about better error correction.

I am out in goose creek and when I had my hr20 I recorded cw every week without issue. Whats your SS ib 2.1 NBC and 2.2 CW? Being that close could it be too high? Ive not necessarily expereinced but someone has stated "overpowering" the tuner. My issue with 2.1 and 2.2 right now with my Dish 622 is that both are pixelating. Most seem to think I have a multipath issue since my SS is 100. Im going to try messing with the antenna today.

Do you get pixelation on 2.1 and 2.2 or just 2.2?

It bounces from the low 60's to the mid 90's.

Well. I moved the antenna all around. Regardless of where 2.1 still pixelates. Its either the dvr or the station. Im thinking its the dvr really as my tv doesnt have any issues.

Edited 9:15-

Got the antenna back in place, 100 on 2.1,2.2,4.1,24.1 and a 88 on 5.1. Dvr still pixelates on 2.1 while my Sony tv does not.

This is my case also. My Sony pulls the stations in OK, but the HR20 pixilates some. Now this is with a Rat Shack DoubleBowtie antenna with the CM 7777 pre-amp at the ceiling height of my living room.

I am debating getting another old standby CM 4228.

Hmmm. I wouldn't think youd have much issue where you are, especially if you get the other ok with the hr20. Maybe the HR20 tuner is sensitive to multipath like my 622 is.

This is my case also. My Sony pulls the stations in OK, but the HR20 pixilates some. Now this is with a Rat Shack DoubleBowtie antenna with the CM 7777 pre-amp at the ceiling height of my living room.

I am debating getting another old standby CM 4228.

Have you tried it without the amp. That close to the tower you might be overdriving the signal.

I did at the beginning and it started to pixilate so now am trying it with the amp. Still have not found the perfect direction yet. I am splitting the signal 3 times also so will probably need the amp.

It seemed (knock on wood) to work pretty good last night. Will have to check my recordings later on today after we go see the Tall Ships.

Exactly where are the HD towers located at? I can see towers at different directions from the intersection of Long Point and I-526. One of the towers is at channel 2 station toward Charleston.

Every station in on 2 towers 12 miles up us-17 about 50 deg from you

The towers are just off US 17 at Seewee Rd which is called 15 mile, meaning 15 miles from the Ravenal bridge.

I just went and looked at the box and its actually the 51 element, i must be a crackhead. I dunno why I thought it was an 81. After looking I think lowes sells a 20 and a 51 maybe, who knows at this point.

I have mine going into a splitter behind the tv then one goes into the tv and one goes into the Dish 622. I lost no signal strength by doing this. My run from the antenna to the tv is about 50-60ft. I like to watch programming direct to the tv when Im home and not recording.

The 51 element is here at philips: Click Me (http://www.consumer.philips.com/consumer/catalog/tree/en/us/consumer/accessories_gr_us_consumer/ac_tv_accessories_ca_us_consumer/ce/_productId_SDV7700K_17_US_CONSUMER/_activeTab_specifications/TV_antenna+SDV7700K_17?proxybuster=FYZBVFNVEZWKRJ0RMRESHQNHK FSEKI5P)

Ill go up in my attic now and measure.

Just got back from Lowes with the only 51-element ant they had (Philips). It came with a 4.5' mast which I will attempt to strap onto the existing mast (essentially just a sat dish mount without the dish) and see if I can get any additional height. Will report back once I have it installed.

Wish me luck! :)

Since your in Goose Creek you should have as good luck as I have had with it. Yours mihgt even be better since mines stuck in the attic. The antenna is a PITA to put together!

Since your in Goose Creek you should have as good luck as I have had with it. Yours mihgt even be better since mines stuck in the attic. The antenna is a PITA to put together!

No lie! Took about an hour and then it's a beast to carry. So much so in fact that I need some help....professional help. I got it up on the roof and then discover that this thing is a too bulky to attach to my existing satellite dish mount (not enough clearance around/above the chimney top) and needs to use the included 4.5' mast. But my skills for attaching the mast are way below the learning curve. Not to mention the safety curve. I know when I am out-matched! Learned my lesson last January when my father fell off his roof and broke a bunch of bones (ribs, shoulder, arm, finger, etc). I don't need that hassle ;)

So can anyone recommend a professional antenna installer in the area?

Oh, and is it just me, or is anyone else getting an annoying scratchy sound on 5-1?

I finally got all three of my OTA HD feeds connected to my antenna with pre-amp and it still pixelates. Removed the pre-amp and it was worse.

I will order another CM 4228 and try it in the attic.

Yeah, I dunno how I got mine into the attic (4'x3' hole) and have no I dea how Ill get it out again :). It claims 80 miles(i think) UHF and 140 miles(I think) VHF so I guess thats why its so big.

Just to throw out a reminder, make sure your not using diplexers in any of your cabling runs. Its a lesson I learned when I had DirecTV and was also in the OTA crowd on Johns Island. Its a lesson that has always stuck with me.

How crappy was it last night watching the All-Star race on Speed last night? Does any provider offer Speed in HD? NASCAR should be ashamed of themselves for letting that happen.

Wow, I missed last night and had no idea it was on Speed of all things. Nascar must have been on crack, all the HD fans and they put it on that crap.

Is anyone else as nervous as I am that our area won't be able to handle the full switch over to digital? ABC just dropped out Desperate Houswives and one would think WCIV would input a SD signal, but nothing, just a grey screen. Apparently no ones at the wheel or no one cares. I sent another e-mail to them this evening as they didn't flip the switch until several minutes in.

The HD feeds are def low priority, at least it seems like it to me.

I think the closer we get to the deadline, everyones awareness will elevate. Probably close to the point of panic. The switch to all digital will bring even more awareness to shortcomings of our local affiliates in the HD scheme of things.

Im hoping by the time the switch approaches things will be smoother. Of course I could be VERY wrong..lol

Yeah, as more people get on to HD, providers will be getting bombarded if they are asleep at the wheel.

Hi everyone, (from Mt. Pleasant)

Got a question about the local channels...both cable and OTA. I searched the thread and didn't find anything very"uptodate."

I use my PC and SageTV to record shows, and distribute on my network. I currently have two encoders. One receives analoge comcast 1-99. The other can tune my SA 3250 HD box and pull in all the digitals I subscribe. The only way for me to watch HD is ....live :( by switching my TV input to a direct feed from the STB, or to a pair of rabit ears for OTA. I want to be able to record and timeshift HD.

I plan on getting HD homerun network tuner (http://www.silicondust.com/wiki/products/hdhomerun). It has two encoders that can stream either QAM from comcast or OTA. I'm trying to figure out what channels I'll receive if I use it QAM and/or OTA.

OTA with rabbit ears, this is what I get (if I fidget with the antennae):

2-1
2-2
4-1
5-1
7-1
7-2
7-3
24-1
36-1
36-2

Titantv.com says this is the digital lineup for 29464 zipcode:

WCBDDT
NBC 2.1
(50)

WCBDCW
CW 2.2
(50)

WCIVDT
ABC 4.1
(34)

WCSCDT
CBS 5.1
(47)


WCSCDT2
CBS 5.2
(47)

FOX 24.1
(40)


WMMPDT
MNT 36.1

WITVSD1
PBS 49.1
(49)

WITVSD2
PBS 49.2
(49)

WITVHD
PBS 49.3
(49)

Comparing:

I don't get 5-2 radar sweep
36-2 isn't listed at Titan. I'm receiving a signal, but it's a black screen
All my PBS channels are on 7 instead of 49.

Interesting note: I just took off the unscrewed the rabit ears from my set top antenna leaving just the UHF loop. Seems to work better, and all the above will come in at the same time.

So as far as OTA, am I getting everything I'm supposed to? Am I missing anything?


Now on the QAM/cable side, I tried using the fire wire port and playing the stream with VLC player on my computer. There seems to be no rhyme or reason as to which digital stations would come through. From reading other threads, I expected that at a minimum the HD local channels would not be encrypted and would work.

Some of the SD digital stations...ie 102-380 would work. Starz, for example, some would play and others wouldn't. On the HD side, the only stations I got where Discovery, ESPN2, Golf and MOJO. I was surprised that I couldn't get the local HD feeds. From reading on other forums, it seems there's a law that the locals should come through fine without encryption. Other's have threatened complaints to the FCC/franchise board and gotten their cableco's to turn them back on.

For those that have QAM tuners on your HD TV's, what digital stations are you receiving with just the comcast cable plugged into the back. If you aren't getting atleast the local HD stations, we might have to start a little campaign.

PBS should be on 7. The 5.2 Radar is no longer active. Someone else will have to answer the Qam questions.

The 49 you refer to is the frequency for PBS not what us non-tech (me included) people refer to as Channel, in this case 7-1, 7-2 & 7-3. 36-2 if it is still there is IMO trash music videos. What you listed are all the local OTA Digital stations. I have HTPC, MCE 2005 but OTA only and no "network". Fusion express tuner with HDMI cable out to plasma TV. All capabilities you want but can't answer the QAM questions because no cable. I believe the Fusion Express does support QAM. It is dual in that it receives both analog and digital.

http://www.fusionhdtv.co.kr/ENG/Support/

akenis - are you getting all of the stations without any pixelations? I am in Mt. Pleasant also around Long Point & I-526 and getting pixelations on 2.1, 2.2 and 5.1 bad.

Hey,

I'm right down the street from you. Now problem with 2-1 or 5-1. Audio is skipping every once in a while.

Still waiting to see what people are getting with just the cable attached to a QAM capable HDTV.

I went ahead and order a CM 4228 to put in the attic. I am surprised my current Rat Shack double-bowtie antenna will not lock in the stations. I used it at Houston and pulled in the stations that were over 25 miles away with no problems.

I have not been in the attic, but the duct-work may be interferring with my signal now. By putting the CM 4228 I may be able to avoid it.

Anyone have an audio issues on 24 OTA? Mainly only when the clock would come up.

Lot's of audio issues.....

On most of the channels I've tried tonight ( I haven't tried in a long time) it seems like the audio (output from my TV to the receiver on digital) blanks out for a fraction of a second. No jumps in the video.

I've got the TV's signal meter on, and the audio skips don't seem to be associated with any change in the signal.

Is that a problem from the broadcast or is it something on my end?

Hey,

I'm right down the street from you. Now problem with 2-1 or 5-1. Audio is skipping every once in a while.

Still waiting to see what people are getting with just the cable attached to a QAM capable HDTV.

You'll get the following with QAM:

2-1 NBC
4-1 ABC
5-2 CBS (actual station - I believe different TV's map things differently with QAM)
7-2 PBS-SC
7-3 PBS-HD
24-1 FOX
92-106 Spanish channel
109-1 NBA pass preview

Had ESPN2 HD, current, Fine Living, and NFL Network at one point, but they scrambled them again.

That's weird that you can get those channels straight on the TV and I got a completely different with firewire straight to my PC. You don't get any of the SD channels on the TV...like what the cable box brings in on channels 102-399?

Is it possible that the OTA crowd in this thread are having more than usual reception problems due to the excessive smoke caused by the fires in South Georgia?

Maybe its a stretch..just curious?

Is it possible that the OTA crowd in this thread are having more than usual reception problems due to the excessive smoke caused by the fires in South Georgia?

Maybe its a stretch..just curious?
With all that particulate matter reflecting the signals, this is not an entirely bizarre scenario. I would imagine that it is different than a rain storm since the ash is "floating" rather than falling.

But according to the news tonight, most of the ash was forcast to stay to the west of town, along I-95 mainly. Shouldn't be as bad as last week when the coast was socked in.

"Shouldn't be as bad as last week when the coast was socked in. "

It's not. That period with the storm and the smoke was the absolute worst reception I have had for the year and a half I have had this setup.

That's weird that you can get those channels straight on the TV and I got a completely different with firewire straight to my PC. You don't get any of the SD channels on the TV...like what the cable box brings in on channels 102-399?

You might check manuals again. PC tuner may be outputing to what it thinks is regular TV, ant input, and TV set to recieve cable or some other mismatch. There are at least three intelligent devices involved in your setup TV, PC tuner and STB each with a lot of variables and software. Add to that ant and cable inputs and that can really get complicated! Oh yea, you have a network to!? :confused: !?

Keep a positive attitude :D

Use to be a Doppler channel on there some months back is anyone still getting that?

Its not in use anymore.

That's weird that you can get those channels straight on the TV and I got a completely different with firewire straight to my PC. You don't get any of the SD channels on the TV...like what the cable box brings in on channels 102-399?

Nope, just basic cable comes straight through (like a normal analog TV). None of the digital stations that require a box can be had with QAM. They only pass through the stations that one can receive via OTA.

I am having a terrible time with Comcast VOD here in Mt Pleasant. I get a fatal error everytime I try to access channel 199. Anyone have any tips on what the problem might be?

Frustrating b/c I am trying to catch up on the Sopranos and Entourage.

I am having a terrible time with Comcast VOD here in Mt Pleasant. I get a fatal error everytime I try to access channel 199. Anyone have any tips on what the problem might be?

Frustrating b/c I am trying to catch up on the Sopranos and Entourage.

I'm in the same boat. Only thing I've found to work is to switch back to several times and it eventually tunes in.

@ComcastCG

I see that Comcast has announced national carriage of Food HD and HGTV HD. Any info on when they will be available on our system?

I have these on Dish, very good channels if you like the programming. The HD quality on HGTV is awesome.

Still searching...

I have not been able to find anyone who can install my monster 51-element antenna on my roof/house. I have tried Google/Yellow Pages online and nothing seems to come up. If anyone knows anyone who might be worth a recommendation, please let me know. Feel free to email me (admin @ cvh360.com ... obviously remove the spaces before and after the "@"). Or if you have some advice for where to better search, please post ideas here.

Thanks in advance...

Is it feasible to put drill holes in the side of the chimney and put in concrete anchors? Then you could mount the antenna mast to the side of the chimney?

FWIW, the chimney is actually vinyl siding, not brick. But this may be better as there are wood studs for the chimney frame. But the problem really is the weight and awkwardness of this ungainly large apparatus. As I had said earlier, I know when I am up against it, and I know when I am likely to get myself into a bad situation that could end in painful injury. :) I would feel much better about paying someone else who has experience (and insurance) for this kind of thing to get the job done right the first time.

Yeah, very true. It would make it easier being wood also.

Im shocked that you cant find a Satellite dish installer that will mount it for you.

When you find someone figure some extra time to fine tune the direction if you want the best reception. Two people and cell phones or radios cut this time 90%.

Cbell & Lancer

Are you still having the issues with your VOD? Was it confined to just last week? I will look into it for you.

HGTV and FOODHD - There is a deal that is completed. I have not received official word as to the launch plans for Charleston. I will keep you all posted as I hear news.

Im shocked that you cant find a Satellite dish installer that will mount it for you.
This may sound stupid, but I didn't even think to ask a dish installer. Good hint. I was looking for "antenna installers" and was only getting tower installation companies - like cell phone towers and the like....don't think my HOA would appreciate that!! :p

I actually have a D8 installer coming tomorrow to set me up with the new 5-LNB dish so I can get FSN South HD, as well as be ready for the big HD push coming in Q3-2007. I will ask him for help or advice. Maybe I can get him to come back off the books... :)

I received my CM 4228 and with it leaning up against a box in my L/R it is pulling in everything fine. It took a little bit longer to adjust than it normally does. It may be that I am to close to the towers.

I received my CM 4228 and with it leaning up against a box in my L/R it is pulling in everything fine. It took a little bit longer to adjust than it normally does. It may be that I am to close to the towers.


"leaning up against a box" Maybe you should be aiming vertically instead of horizontal. :D

D* guy came out today and installed the new 5LNB dish. It is a monster! So I am now all set for the big roll out of MPEG4 HD cahnnels this fall...counting the days!!!

I also spoke to him about antenna install and he is coming back out next week to install my 51-element behemoth. [Thanks for the suggestion Shutter]

And though I am happy to pay his requested fee of $50, is this a good "normal" price? Has anyone else used a contractor for antenna installs?

It usually costs at least that much to get a repairman to come to your house and look at anything it costs more to do something.

I installed my CM4228 in the attic this morning and everything is locked in.

What is the deal with 36.1 and 36.2? I get a 98% lock, but nothing comes on.

I installed my CM4228 in the attic this morning and everything is locked in.

What is the deal with 36.1 and 36.2? I get a 98% lock, but nothing comes on.


I have the same situation with TV but no one has been able to answer. Interesting factoid, my Fusion tuner card in PC shows great pic/sound for 36-1!?! :confused:

Hey everyone,
I'm at the french open working as technical director for ESPN. We're in 625i 16:9 here. I believe ESPN is planning on upconverting the 16:9 feed on ESPN HD. Just curious how that upconversion looks if anyone happens to see any of it in HD. 625i to 720p shouldn't be too much of a stretch resolution wise. I also work the British Open and TNT does the same thing to 1080i on the weekdays but ABC doesn't on the weekend. I'm amazed at how much better 625i looks compared to 525i. Thanks for any input.

Mike