NFL Network will stay on past tonight on comcast. No other changes coming up Tomorrow like more HD/SD Channels or so on Comcast but all are hoping for some in May.
With the failure of Equity Broadcasting, KUKC-LP, the Kansas City Univision affiliate, is up for sale. Other Equity stations have already been sold.

FYI to SureWest/Everest customers. KUKC-LP (Univision) was removed from the lineup on channel 66.

May 4, 2009
Time Warner Cable’s agreements with programmers and broadcasters to carry their services and stations routinely expire from time to time. We are usually able to obtain renewals or extensions of such agreements, but in order to comply with applicable regulations, we must inform you when an agreement is about to expire. The following agreements are due to expire soon, and we may be required to cease carriage of one or more of these services/stations in the near future.



* BBC OD
* E!
* GAC
* Game Show
* HD NETS
* HITN
* HITS Espanol
* i-Life TV
* KCTV
* KSMO-TV
* Lifeskool OD
* NBA TV
* Shop NBC
* Style
* Univision
* Weather Channel



In addition, from time to time we make certain changes in the services that we offer in order to better serve our customers. The following changes are planned: The new ser-vices listed below cannot be accessed on Cable-CARD-equipped Unidirectional Digital Cable Products purchased at retail without additional, two-way capable equipment: Smithsonian Channel HD, 1507; MavTV HD, 1508; RFD HD, 1509.

If they lose BBC and I cannot see my favorite show TopGear, I will freak out!

The Weather Channel has been on their list of stations that might go away for quite some time now.

Comcast is in talks with ESPNU.

I am moving to St Joseph and just found out I am losing my locals (KC locals) on Dish. I am coming from Kansas. My lovely wifey isnt very happy. Other than the worlds worst cable service what can I do?? I know about OTA but at this range would it even be possible after the change over?? Antenna web says I am 54 miles away......

I am moving to St Joseph and just found out I am losing my locals (KC locals) on Dish. I am coming from Kansas. My lovely wifey isnt very happy. Other than the worlds worst cable service what can I do?? I know about OTA but at this range would it even be possible after the change over?? Antenna web says I am 54 miles away......


Do your TVfool plot for the exact address and post the link to it.


If conditions are decent, it shouldn't be hard to do based solely on distance (which, by itself, is not enough).

Never heard of TVFool but will do so asap.

Ok here is a link to the TVfool site findings http://www.tvfool.com/?option=com_wrapper&Itemid=29&q=id%3d61b491a374649b Thanks again

jpinks, your situation is better than mine, and I get most KC stations with a ChannelMaster 4228 mounted above the gutter line.

Comcast-http://kansascity.shopmountain.com/Default.aspx?entityid=162&channelid=2057&pagename=itemdetails&itemid=85488331&itemtype=ld nothing good only a HBO/Cinmax Free Preview next month.
Travel On Demand Channel is know Searchlight On Demand.
TWCKC-In addition, from time to time we make certain changes in the services that we offer in order to better serve our customers. The following changes are planned:
Channel Name
Boomerang Espanol
163
Fox Sports Atlantic
208
Fox Sports Central
209
Fox Sports Pacific
210
Investigation Discovery
225
Planet Green
226
Fox Business
232
Wam
242
The N
245
Ovation
251
TV One
253
Flix
258
BBC America
263
Indie Plex
267
Retro Plex
289
HBO West
301
HBO 2
302
HBO 2 West
303
HBO Signature
304
HBO Signature W
305
HBO Family
306
HBO Family W
307
HBO Comedy
308
HBO Comedy W
309
HBO Zone
310
HBO Zone W
311
HBO Latino
312
BO Latino W
313
Cinemax W
321
More Max
322
More Max W
323
Action Max
324
Action Max W
325
Thriller Max
326
Thriller Max W
327
OuterMax
328
At Max
329
5 StarMax
330
W Max
331
Showtime Too
342
Showtime Showcase
344
Showtime Extreme
346
Showtime Beyond
348
Showtime Next
350
Showtime Women
352
Showtime Family
354
Starz West
361
Starz Edge
362
Starz Kids and Family
363
Starz Cinema
364
Starz Comedy
365
Starz in Black
366
TMC Xtra
391

Did that last post really have to take up that much space?

http://jacksonville.bizjournals.com/jacksonville/stories/2009/05/18/daily18.html?ed=2009-05-19&ana=e_du_pap Deal with NFL Network done. Also ESPNU and ESPN360 done to with Comcast so we will be getting those soon Great news for all Sports Fans! It was announced today that ESPNU will be added to Comcast's Digital Classic level of service and ESPN360.com to Comcast.net.!



ESPNU provides more than 550 live events annually and televises action from some of the top Division I conferences in the nation, including: the ACC, Big East, Big Ten, Big Twelve, MAC, SEC, Sun Belt and WAC.



ESPN360.com is ESPN's 24/7 broadband sports network which offers more than 3,500 live, global sports events annually and is now available at no additional charge through Comcast.net to Comcast High-Speed Internet customers.



With ESPNU and ESPN360.com, Comcast customers will be able to catch sports action on TV and online all day and all night. Contact your local Comcast office with any questions about these services.



Sincerely,
ESPN Viewer Response

TIME WARNER CABLE DROPPING HDNet
From EngadgetHD.com (Owned by AOL/Time Warner)

Bad news for Mark Cuban, not only are his Dallas Mavericks out of the NBA Playoffs, but Time Warner Cable is dropping HDNet and HDNet Movies on all of its systems on May 31. Hopefully this doesn't mark the beginning of the end of the network MOJO HD-style, especially since we've heard of the network sliding onto new Comcast systems recently, but TWC PR director Robyn Watson doesn't seem optimistic, saying "being in HD is not enough." Ouch. Still, fans of Art Mann Presents and the like take heart, the "24x7 HD Network for men" MavTV is launching on the HD Xtra tier at the beginning of June.

http://www.engadgethd.com/2009/05/18/time-warner-cable-loses-hdnet-at-the-end-of-the-month-says-bei/

Did that last post really have to take up that much space?

mgsports tends to be a little long-winded, as well as being incomplete in his explanations (like are these lineup changes for TWCKC or Comcast or Everest/Surewest). Especially when his links don't work. :D

Will Time Warner be deleting basic cable channels and shutting off analog feed and moving them to the digital tier in the future like in the northeast? Just curious.

The reason is this....One analog channel takes up the space of 2 HD or 6 SD channels So TimeWarner will run out of bandwidth if they don't delete digital channels.

Anybody know about the other cable companies as well?

I thought I read some time ago in the engineering trades that the FCC was requiring cable companies with analogue tiers to continue to carry them for at least a couple of years. But I have no documentation to back this up. Maybe it depends on the type of agreement between the cable company and a particular city.
Personnally, I would like to have the option to not receive the analogue tier and for about the same price get the digital tier (with free HD, TWC) and receiver. Almost every channel I watch in analogue is offered in the free HD part of the digital tier.

Comcast in Boston and Chicago have gotten rid of Analog Channels when they moved them to the Digital Side and when you go to the Channel it says check it out on the Digital Side. It will just make people get Digital Cable.
Better yet get rid of SD Channels and low prices of HD TV'S to under 200 Hundred dollars.
Only Local's stay on Analog Tier.
Comcast http://www.dslreports.com/speak/slideshow/22418493?c=1430976&ret=L2ZvcnVtL3IyMjQxODQ5My1IRC1Sb3NldmlsbGVNSS1nb2luZy1kaWdp dGFsLXN0YXJ0aW5nLWluLUp1bmU%3D Comcast Michigan but could be where Comcast puts then in our area.
185 Future HD Channel
186 future HD Channel maybe Biography HD
187 Future HD Channel maybe WGN HD
188 Future HD Channel
189 Future HD Channel maybe QVC HD
190 Future HD Channel maybe Disney XD HD
210 Future HD Channel maybe Planet Green HD
221 Future HD Channel
241 Future HD Channel maybe Hallmark Movie Channel HD
242 Future HD Channel maybe Bravo HD
243 Future HD Channel maybe Fox B. HD
244 Future HD Channel maybe CNBC HD
245 future HD Channel maybe TWC HD
246-47 Future HD Channels
248 Future HD Channel maybe Comedy HD
249 Future HD Channel maybe BET HD
250 Future HD Channel maybe Fuse HD
251 Future HD Channel maybe CMT HD
252 Future HD Channel maybe MTV HD
253 Future HD Channel maybe VH1 HD
254 Future HD Channel maybe NBATV HD
255 Future HD CHannel maybe CCS HD
256 Future HD Channel maybe BTN HD
257 Future HD Channel maybe ESPNNEWS HD
258 Future HD Channel maybe Tennis Channel HD if not on 188
259 Future HD Channel maybe NHL HD
260 future HD Channel maybe IFC HD
261 Future HD Channel maybe WE HD
262 Future HD Channel maybe TV One HD
263 Future HD Channel maybe Style HD
264 Future Hd Channel maybe G4 HD
265 Future HD Channel maybe In Demand PPV HD
266 thru 296 future HD Channel's Other P. Movie Channels
Sports Channels move to the 700 Hundred's,Digital Sub Channels move to th end of the 200 Hundred's and probley some more on On Demand Channel Links.

Big 12 Tournament Baseball can be found on these channels today. They will not be on FSN KC due to Royals Baseball.

In Kansas City Royals TV territory, the Big 12 Championship game will be televised live on Sunday, May 24 at 1 p.m. on the following channels:

Time Warner/Kansas City 30
Comcast/Independence 261
SureWest/Lenexa-KC area 22
Mediacom/Springfield 22
Mediacom/Columbia 22
Mediacom/Des Moines 22
Cable One/Joplin 78
Sunflower/Lawrence 6
Time Warner/Lincoln 78
Cox/Wichita 22
Cox/Omaha 122
AT&T U-Verse 748 (FOX Sports Midwest main channel)
DirecTV 671 (FOX Sports Midwest main channel)
Dish 418 (FOX Sports Midwest main channel)

Can Anybody point me to where the QAM channels are for Time Warner? Thanks.

Try Silicon Dust's website. I entered zip for Lee's Summit, but I think they are pretty much the same through the metro:

http://www.silicondust.com/hdhomerun/lineup_web/US:64081#lineup_291663

On TW, the guide has been showing that FSNKC-HD is broadcasting Cardinals games for the last week, but the Royals games are actually being broadcast.
It's frustrating because you have to go online to look up the Royals broadcast schedule, and hope that there's a Cardinals game at the same time so you can record it. If there's no listing, you can't record the channel at all.

Today, for example, the Royals play in HD at 1:00. The guide shows the Cardinals game at 12:00, so I will record it, and pad the recording an extra 2 hours (instead of the normal 1 hour).

I'm just curious if this is happening on Comcast or Everest in KC. Can anyone confirm?

Thanks!

On Everest/SureWest it just says "MLB Baseball" on FSN KC. In the description it says "Royals vs. XX" They've always been correct for me.

Having issues with Comcast distribution of Fox4 audio the last few days. I only use digital audio from the box and it has been stuttering, dropping out constantly. The channel just up also doing the same, but all others are fine.
I also noticed that Time Warner has already removed HD NET, HD NET movies
and added Smithsonian HD, Mav TV and RFD in their place.

Any one heard if Fuse HD is coming to Time Warner?

Do you have both Comcast and TWCKC? If Comcast does changes next month it would have to be at the end of it because I haven't seen any Ad lately in the Star.

Good Evening - I have an OTA HD antenna in zip code 64108. Usually I have no problem receiving any and all OTA HD stations. However tonight I only have a black screen on all my HD channels. I reconnected all wires, and reloaded all channels, but still the black screen. ???

twb,

What tuner do you have?
Is there audio to go with the black screens?
Did the resolution get set to one your TV won't support?
Are you sure you're on the right input?

Answers below...thanks for trying to help.

twb,

What tuner do you have? PIONEER PDP-R06U
Is there audio to go with the black screens? NO
Did the resolution get set to one your TV won't support? GOOD THOUGHT, BUT NO VIDEO ON ANY RESOLUTION.
Are you sure you're on the right input? YES

About 6-8 months ago I noticed I was being charged for a "HD Tier" even though Time Warner is the "home of free HD". So I called them and they said it was for 2-3 channels, those of which were yanked a week or two ago. I think it was HDNet and a couple others.

So needless to say I am still getting charged ~$6.00 a month for this so called HD Tier. So I emailed them and they have not changed those channels to 2 channels that were once free, (1283) Hallmark Movie and Channel HD (1284) Lifetime Movie Network. I do not watch those channels so I called them this morning and told them to cancel those channels and remove it from my bill.

It may seem like not a huge charge but something for you guys to watch out for. It could save you $70.00 a month. I told them it was total bs that they dropped the channels it was initially for and conveniently switched that fee to cover 2 other channels.

Hmm, twb. I'm not familiar with the Pioneer, and we just eliminated most of the simple solutions. Is it possible it got hit by a lightning surge? Otherwise, I'd take your question to a different forum here on AVS that may have experience with the Pioneer tuner. Here is a link for a service manual, if you're so inclined for $10:

http://www.tradebit.com/filedetail.php/822402-pioneer-pdp-r06u-pro-r06u-media-receiver-service

I can't get ABC network digital channel on my over the air antenna (RF channel equivalent of 9). I can get CBS, NBC, FOX, PBS, and a few others over the air. My tuner finds ABC on the scan but can't tune the signal in when I try to watch it. I can get ABC via coaxial connection which shows as channel 101.6 on my lcd tv. Is there something going on with the ABC over the air signal and should this be available for sure June 12th post transition?

I can't get ABC network digital channel on my over the air antenna (RF channel equivalent of 9). I can get CBS, NBC, FOX, PBS, and a few others over the air. My tuner finds ABC on the scan but can't tune the signal in when I try to watch it. I can get ABC via coaxial connection which shows as channel 101.6 on my lcd tv. Is there something going on with the ABC over the air signal and should this be available for sure June 12th post transition?

dbachman,
WELCOME to the KC HDTV Forum!
KMBC Channels 9.1 and 9.2 are received OTA on RF channel 29. Kansas City digital OTA stations are all in the UHF portion of the spectrum now, so only a UHF antenna is needed for all. Depending where you are in the city, you may need to point different directions to see all of the signals, or get a less-directional antenna. You can determine the directions to all of the transmitters on tvfool.com (http://tvfool.com) (recommended) or antennaweb.org (http://antennaweb.org) (not as good, but not as technical). Just for reference, KMBC's transmitter is at 23rd and Topping in KC MO.

If you are receiving KCWE 29.1 (CW) and 29.2 (THIS TV), both on RF channel 31, there could be another issue since they broadcast from the same tower. Hope this helps.....

Brad

About 6-8 months ago I noticed I was being charged for a "HD Tier" even though Time Warner is the "home of free HD". So I called them and they said it was for 2-3 channels, those of which were yanked a week or two ago. I think it was HDNet and a couple others.

So needless to say I am still getting charged ~$6.00 a month for this so called HD Tier. So I emailed them and they have not changed those channels to 2 channels that were once free, (1283) Hallmark Movie and Channel HD (1284) Lifetime Movie Network. I do not watch those channels so I called them this morning and told them to cancel those channels and remove it from my bill.

It may seem like not a huge charge but something for you guys to watch out for. It could save you $70.00 a month. I told them it was total bs that they dropped the channels it was initially for and conveniently switched that fee to cover 2 other channels.

I cancelled that HD Tier today, especially after the dropped HDNet and HDNETM and replaced if with that RFD and other garbage. While I was there I told them to kiss off on the Cin/Max/HBO/Starz/TMC, as well as a standard box with DVR. By my count I kicked TWC in the nuts for $44 inreduced services today...WOOT

I can't get ABC network digital channel on my over the air antenna (RF channel equivalent of 9). I can get CBS, NBC, FOX, PBS, and a few others over the air. My tuner finds ABC on the scan but can't tune the signal in when I try to watch it. I can get ABC via coaxial connection which shows as channel 101.6 on my lcd tv. Is there something going on with the ABC over the air signal and should this be available for sure June 12th post transition?

By sometime next Friday analog NTSC television over-the-air turns off forever! It is the end of an era of broadcasting that began more than 50 years ago. Throw away those tired old VHF antennas, there will be no VHF post-transition. So, for those just joining the forum and not yet fully prepared for digital TV in Kansas City, and for all those needing a UHF antenna, I would like to tell you where to find a good, no a very good antenna. Check out the ClearStream antennas on the Antennas Direct website, AKA Terrestrail Digital, and learn about what I think is the hands-down best UHF antenna for OTA reception. You can read a review at this site:http://www.indoorhdantenna.com/pages/Clearstream-Antenna-Reviews.html
Or go to http://www.antennasdirect.com for the company website. They are a Missouri company near St. Louis who make a variety of very good antennas and realated RF gear.
The ClearSteam2, a good choice for metro Kansas City, retails for about $100 at Best Buy. For the best deal that I know of, you can order the ClearStream2 from Target for $72 with free shipping. It is not available in the store.
Remember, for the very best in HDTV reception you need an antenna; cable and satellite HD channels are compressed. Only OTA TV gives you full, uncompressed HD signals.

Well I see the question asked, but still no answer and I'm looking for the same thing... is there any convenient, updated list anywhere of unencrypted QAM channels on TWC?

I cancelled that HD Tier today, especially after the dropped HDNet and HDNETM and replaced if with that RFD and other garbage. While I was there I told them to kiss off on the Cin/Max/HBO/Starz/TMC, as well as a standard box with DVR. By my count I kicked TWC in the nuts for $44 inreduced services today...WOOT

Good for you! They don't care about anyone unless they get hit in the money pocket. I will moving to ATT Uverse the second it is available to me!

Throw away those tired old VHF antennas, there will be no VHF post-transition.

As for Kansas City and St Louis, that is correct.

However, adjacent markets of Topeka, Springfield, and Columbia-Jeff City (to name a few) will all have high-VHF broadcasters. The C2 would probably do fine in those locations out to about 25 miles for the high-VHF, depending on the station's broadcast power and the signal path to the viewer's home. YMMV definitely applies.

Well I see the question asked, but still no answer and I'm looking for the same thing... is there any convenient, updated list anywhere of unencrypted QAM channels on TWC?

The below link was listed above and shows the QAM channels on TWC KC:

http://www.silicondust.com/hdhomerun/lineup_web/US:64081#lineup_318884

I cancelled that HD Tier today, especially after the dropped HDNet and HDNETM and replaced if with that RFD and other garbage. While I was there I told them to kiss off on the Cin/Max/HBO/Starz/TMC, as well as a standard box with DVR. By my count I kicked TWC in the nuts for $44 inreduced services today...WOOT


I went in to switch out a box and see what was on my bill Icould shed to save some money. I never requested the HDTier? When I called and got HD last year, I was told it was free. Now I find out that they have been charging me $6 a month for a year for something I never asked for. Did any of you ask for the HDTier or did it just show up on your bill?

Bradtothebone,

Thanks for the reply. I am still a little confused. Is the ABC channel you are referring to just local news, weather, etc. or the network channel where I can view all the normal ABC programming such as the NBA finals right now, LOST, etc.? The Time Warner Cable channel equvilent for the one I am looking for is channel 12 or 1421 on HD. I just want to be able to get the ABC network programming over the air. Is channel 29/9.1 going to get me that? Because right now my tuner scan finds the channel but can't tune it in but the reception for the other network channels is perfectly clear and they are about the same distance so I'm not sure why I'm not getting the ABC network channel right now. Thank you.

Dbachman, your tuner must having problems with the PSIP data for KMBC 9.1 (RF 29). There used to be a KMBC employee who read this forum, with the username technicalitalian. He might be able to explain why this is the only station not viewable by you, despite a good signal level. You also might visit http://www.kmbc.com/contactus/index.html
and direct your question to Engineering...
or call 816-221-9999 and let KMBC know you can't see them... nothing should move them to action faster than knowing a viewer won't see them after Friday.

Bradtothebone,

Thanks for the reply. I am still a little confused. Is the ABC channel you are referring to just local news, weather, etc. or the network channel where I can view all the normal ABC programming such as the NBA finals right now, LOST, etc.? The Time Warner Cable channel equvilent for the one I am looking for is channel 12 or 1421 on HD. I just want to be able to get the ABC network programming over the air. Is channel 29/9.1 going to get me that? Because right now my tuner scan finds the channel but can't tune it in but the reception for the other network channels is perfectly clear and they are about the same distance so I'm not sure why I'm not getting the ABC network channel right now. Thank you.

KMBC (virtual channels 9.1 and 9.2) now broadcasts digitally on channel 29. Your TV may be confused because KMBC USED TO broadcast digitally on channel 7. You may need to go into the menu and delete the "old" KMBC and then rescan, or add RF channel 29 manually. This is easier on some TVs than others, so your mileage may vary. Some will automatically delete all the old channels on a rescan, others don't.

Yes, you can watch all the ABC network shows on KMBC over the air.:cool:

Brad

After further digging, I found the issue. It is Windows Media Center (WMC) related. It recognizes 9.2 but not 9.1 or vice versa. It will not let me delete the old channel and add a new one manually or edit the existing one. WMC isn't very good when it comes to manual adjustments. I used Avermedia's software that came with the usb tuner and rescanned and it found both 9.1 and 9.2 and let me tune to both channels. WMC seems to be lumping these two channels together or something. I gave up trying to fix it in WMC and am just using the Avermedia software for tuning in.

KCTV-5 will broadcast 3 of the 4 Chiefs Pre-Season games in HD according to the Chiefs Website.

The Kansas City Chiefs and KCTV5 announced on Tuesday that the Chiefs Television Network is set to broadcast all four Chiefs preseason games to 10 different markets in a five-state region that includes Missouri, Kansas, Iowa, Nebraska and Oklahoma. Anchored by KCTV5 in Kansas City, the Chiefs Television Network will broadcast the club’s first three preseason games in HD, while Kansas City’s final preseason contest will be telecast in a 16x9 format in SD.

CBS Sports NFL play-by-play announcer Kevin Harlan will officially join the Chiefs Television Network to call a pair of preseason games for Kansas City in 2009. Harlan will be in the booth for the club’s games at Minnesota (8/21) and vs. Seattle (8/29).

Hey, guys...

I just moved from St. Louis, so I'd like some Time Warner Kansas City experts to help me (and before anyone comments otherwise, Time Warner is the ONLY option for me due to condo rules) --

Does anyone know if MLB Extra Innings is accessible (after paying for it, of course) on TiVo Series 3 or TiVo HD via CableCard / Tuning Adapter?

Also, are channels 1501 (MGM HD), 1506 (Universal HD), 1507 (Smithsonian HD), and 1508 (MavTV HD) part of a separate paid package, or are they simply not accessible via CableCard / Tuning Adapter?

Thanks in advance!!

KCTV-5 will broadcast 3 of the 4 Chiefs Pre-Season games in HD according to the Chiefs Website.

Great news! Bad football never looked so good...

Last year's preseason games looked like they were on YouTube. (I watched as many as possible on NFL Network in HD)

Having said that, I am optimistic that ScottTodd will get the Chiefs "marching on to victory, like the mighty teams of old!"

I can't really help on the first question, but take a look at tvbarn.com. That's the blog of Aaron Barnhardt, the TV writer for the KC Star. He has written about his ongoing problems with TWC and CableCards.

And yes, 1501, 1506, 1507, and 1508 are part of a separate package. (One that I'll probably be dropping soon, since HDNet is gone and Universal HD isn't showing anything I like anymore.)

However, it's possible that they won't be available via CableCard. From what I've read, if TWC provides a channel via Switched Digital Video, then a CableCard may not be able to deal with it.


Hey, guys...

I just moved from St. Louis, so I'd like some Time Warner Kansas City experts to help me (and before anyone comments otherwise, Time Warner is the ONLY option for me due to condo rules) --

Does anyone know if MLB Extra Innings is accessible (after paying for it, of course) on TiVo Series 3 or TiVo HD via CableCard / Tuning Adapter?

Also, are channels 1501 (MGM HD), 1506 (Universal HD), 1507 (Smithsonian HD), and 1508 (MavTV HD) part of a separate paid package, or are they simply not accessible via CableCard / Tuning Adapter?

Thanks in advance!!

For the Time Warner question....

A vast majority of Time Warner Cable's HD channels are delivered via Switched Video technology. This technology made non-two-way cable cards obsolete (such as the Tivo Series 2)

What you need is a tuning adapter. You should be able to get this from your local Time Warner Cable store.

Info: http://blogs.kansascity.com/tvbarn/2008/10/time-warner-we.html

The link in the story to the TWC site is broken, they have since launched a new website.

New Link: http://www.timewarnercable.com/KansasCity/learn/cable/sdv/default.html

Tuning Adapters ONLY work on these:

The number of devices compatible with the Tuning Adapter may increase, but for now these are the only compatible devices:

TiVo Series 3 DVR
TiVo HD DVR
TiVo HD XL DVR

After further digging, I found the issue. It is Windows Media Center (WMC) related. It recognizes 9.2 but not 9.1 or vice versa. It will not let me delete the old channel and add a new one manually or edit the existing one. WMC isn't very good when it comes to manual adjustments. I used Avermedia's software that came with the usb tuner and rescanned and it found both 9.1 and 9.2 and let me tune to both channels. WMC seems to be lumping these two channels together or something. I gave up trying to fix it in WMC and am just using the Avermedia software for tuning in.
I had the same problem with MCE 2005. It is possible to edit, but you need to do some of it by hand first.


Open C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Microsoft\eHome\EPG\prefs\atscchannels.xml with Notepad for editing.
Remove the lines containing KMBC and save it. Close the file ... everything else will be done from with the MCE application.
From within the Media Center application, add a dummy digital channel (add an extra KCPT sub-channel, for instance). Doing so will force MCE to reload the xml file you just edited.
Verify that the guide no longer lists any ATSC channels for KMBC.
From within the MCE application, add the missing digital KMBC channels. Major channel 9, minor channel 1, physical channel 29. Call it "KMBC-DT" so the correct guide listings get pulled from the internet.
Then you can also add 9.2 .... Major channel 9, minor channel 2, physical channel 29. Call it "KMBC-DT2" ... without the quotes, of course.
After it's all over you can remove whatever dummy channel you added above.

I have Windows Media Center Edition 2005, and this has worked well for me with KMBC as well as a Raleigh, NC station that was out of whack when I used to live there. Hopefully, it works well for you.

For the Time Warner question....

A vast majority of Time Warner Cable's HD channels are delivered via Switched Video technology. This technology made non-two-way cable cards obsolete (such as the Tivo Series 2)

What you need is a tuning adapter. You should be able to get this from your local Time Warner Cable store.

Info: http://blogs.kansascity.com/tvbarn/2008/10/time-warner-we.html

The link in the story to the TWC site is broken, they have since launched a new website.

New Link: http://www.timewarnercable.com/KansasCity/learn/cable/sdv/default.html

Tuning Adapters ONLY work on these:

The number of devices compatible with the Tuning Adapter may increase, but for now these are the only compatible devices:

TiVo Series 3 DVR
TiVo HD DVR
TiVo HD XL DVR
I had the CableCards installed on Monday, and I picked up the Tuning Adapters from the Cable Store on Tuesday (surprisingly seamless installation / activation). The only HD channels I wasn't picking up (besides HBO/Cinemax/Showtime/TMC/Starz and NHL Network HD) were 1501, 1506, 1507, and 1508. Anyone have any further insight on MLB Extra Innings and being able to watch it using TiVo Series 3 / CableCard / Tuning Adapter?

I had the same problem with MCE 2005. It is possible to edit, but you need to do some of it by hand first.


Open C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Microsoft\eHome\EPG\prefs\atscchannels.xml with Notepad for editing.
Remove the lines containing KMBC and save it. Close the file ... everything else will be done from with the MCE application.
From within the Media Center application, add a dummy digital channel (add an extra KCPT sub-channel, for instance). Doing so will force MCE to reload the xml file you just edited.
Verify that the guide no longer lists any ATSC channels for KMBC.
From within the MCE application, add the missing digital KMBC channels. Major channel 9, minor channel 1, physical channel 29. Call it "KMBC-DT" so the correct guide listings get pulled from the internet.
Then you can also add 9.2 .... Major channel 9, minor channel 2, physical channel 29. Call it "KMBC-DT2" ... without the quotes, of course.
After it's all over you can remove whatever dummy channel you added above.

I have Windows Media Center Edition 2005, and this has worked well for me with KMBC as well as a Raleigh, NC station that was out of whack when I used to live there. Hopefully, it works well for you.
Thanks Durhamhusker. I would have never figured that out on my own.

According to The Star all of KC's analogs are slated to go off at 9:00am tomorrow for the execption of KMBC who will nightlight for a month. KSMO's tower will move to KCTV's site once their analog tower has been taken down by the end of July. Also anyone who may be having reception issues will be happy to hear that most stations will be increasing the power on their signals and will result in a 300,000 viewer net gain in some fringe areas.

full article
http://www.kansascity.com/105/story/1245753.html

My prediction after 9am Tomorrow Comcast 97 KCPT,CMT and Metro Sports Analog Channels will be deleted and KMCI HD because Comcast is the only one that doesn't have it yet,Metro Weather and placed holder channels for DOT2 Network,IONTVHD that's comes available in October for KC area,Metro Sports HD when it comes available because they said there would be one,RTN,Universal Sports,24/7 Local News Channel will be added.

Umm... I see many problems there MG. Metro Sports doesn't even put an HD product out on Time Warner, WHO OWNS THEM..... so I don't think you'll see that.

My prediction after 9am Tomorrow Comcast 97 KCPT,CMT and Metro Sports Analog Channels will be deleted and KMCI HD because Comcast is the only one that doesn't have it yet,Metro Weather and placed holder channels for DOT2 Network,IONTVHD that's comes available in October for KC area,Metro Sports HD when it comes available because they said there would be one,RTN,Universal Sports,24/7 Local News Channel will be added.

Kind of a general prediction, since you don't say WHEN after 9 AM on 06/12 these particular events will occur. As far as right after 9 AM - all of the channels you predict will be removed still appear on the program grid - and I went two weeks in advance on the program grid to check. But I enjoy checking your predictions, since these are so frequently wrong.

According to The Star all of KC's analogs are slated to go off at 9:00am tomorrow for the execption of KMBC who will nightlight for a month. KSMO's tower will move to KCTV's site once their analog tower has been taken down by the end of July. Also anyone who may be having reception issues will be happy to hear that most stations will be increasing the power on their signals and will result in a 300,000 viewer net gain in some fringe areas.

full article
http://www.kansascity.com/105/story/1245753.html

Hey folks, I don't know where Barnhart got this tidbit from, but there is not one thing true (regarding KCTV/KSMO) except that KCTV's tower is on 31st street. This is 100% fabrication. So much for trusting the Star as your news source. The part about KMBC serving at the "nightlight" is true.

My prediction after 9am Tomorrow Comcast 97 KCPT,CMT and Metro Sports Analog Channels will be deleted and KMCI HD because Comcast is the only one that doesn't have it yet,Metro Weather and placed holder channels for DOT2 Network,IONTVHD that's comes available in October for KC area,Metro Sports HD when it comes available because they said there would be one,RTN,Universal Sports,24/7 Local News Channel will be added.

Well, it's 9:02 AM - 97 is still there, 68 (MetroSports) is still there, CMT is still there - and no KMCI HD. BTW - he's referencing Comcast's cable lineup.

WDAF's signoff was cool, kind of a ending where it all began if you will by showing the indian head test card with national anthem. Did any other stations go off with any fanfare or was it pretty much business as usual?

That is pretty cool about FOX 4. Here are the behind-the-scenes photos: http://www.fox4kc.com/wdaf-dtv-day-061209,0,4159069.photogallery

KCPT says in July they are getting a new Million Watt Digital Transmitter and will reconfigure their antenna.

From KCPT.ORG:

After the analog signals are turned off, KCPT will be able to reconfigure the existing digital transmitter for a slight increase in power. However, we are very excited to announce that KCPT is in the process of installing a new million-watt transmitter, which is scheduled for completion by mid-July. In the meantime, if you are experiencing reception problems, it may help point your antenna toward our tower at I-435 and 23rd Street in Independence.

Okay what I said will probley happen after all the Analog Channels except Local are moved to the Digital Side,Sports Tier to the 700 Hundred's and so on is moved.

Do you have Antenna because KMCI is a local channel and is to stay on Analog side?

If your TV doesn't have a Digital Box you need to rescan it Comcast Olathe people because I just did and noticed that 56 CMT and 68 Metro Sports,97 KCPT are gone so that could mean one thing more Channels coming soon on the Digital Side you hope. There are not gone on TV's that has a Box and don't know when.

Rescan: This is one of the most important elements of the digital transition because some stations have changed DTV channel assignments. Of particular note is the impending launch of KQFX-LD, the local Fox affiliate that starting Sunday will be on DTV Channel 22, the former home of KMIZ-DT, which has moved to DTV Channel 17. You’ll need to rescan your digital receiver to find all the new digital channel assignments.

In fact, the FCC suggests rescanning your digital receiver twice — once to ensure the old channels have been released from memory and a second time to ensure they find all the new over-the-air signals.

Apparently SureWest didn't get the memo that KMCI-DT was moving...

Analog 8 has a frozen image of Martha Stuart, and the HD channel is blank (Off-Air)

Apparently, MLB Extra Innings DOES work with TiVo Series 3 / CableCards / Tuning Adapter. I ordered it, and it works. 'nuff said.

On a different front, has anyone else had any problems with 3G data on their AT&T phone the past 24 hours or so? I'm near the Plaza, and it's been slow as dirt for the past day. Calls and text messages haven't been a problem.

Apparently, MLB Extra Innings DOES work with TiVo Series 3 / CableCards / Tuning Adapter. I ordered it, and it works. 'nuff said.

On a different front, has anyone else had any problems with 3G data on their AT&T phone the past 24 hours or so? I'm near the Plaza, and it's been slow as dirt for the past day. Calls and text messages haven't been a problem.

I have an iPhone and have not noticed any problems in the AT&T 3G network for awhile.

I have an iPhone and have not noticed any problems in the AT&T 3G network for awhile.
The 3G MediaNet issue I was experiencing Thursday/Friday was resolved by Saturday morning, and it's been fine since.

http://www.lsjournal.com/100/story/31979.html

Oh know replacing a Shopping Channel with another one.

TWC KC has updated their changes page. Looks like a ton of channels are moving to SDV. However, there were no HD channels announced.

http://www.timewarnercable.com/kansascity/support/policies/channelchange.html

I've discussed this a bit before, but I think it's time to bring it up again. I'm having difficulties receiving Channel 5 (Physical Channel 24) in Liberty. I'm having the same issue on 3 different receivers, two of which share an antenna, and one that uses an independent antenna. I originally thought the issue was in some way related to interference from an analog broadcast, but of course those are shut down now.

I'm receiving strong signals on all other channels in the area. Only one of my three receivers is able to maintain a lock on Channel 5. This is what I'm getting for signal levels (out of 100).

Channel-Phys Channel-Signal Level

4-34-87
5-24-38 SNR (dB) 21 AGC (%) 41
9-29-65
16-21-98
19-18-98
29-31-98
38-41-93
41-42-87
50-51-93
62-47-98

It looks like I've lost some signal on Channel 9 since they moved to physical channel 29. I used to get them at 98 also.

Is anyone else along the I-35/US69 corridor northeast of downtown having issues with channel 5?

Is anyone else along the I-35/US69 corridor northeast of downtown having issues with channel 5?

Yes. Shortly after the change over I stopped receiving Channel 5. I live just SE of Smithville. Channel 5 was one of my best signals prior to the switch. I have tried rescanning. I guess I'll have to move that antenna out of the attic after all!

Yes. Shortly after the change over I stopped receiving Channel 5. I live just SE of Smithville. Channel 5 was one of my best signals prior to the switch. I have tried rescanning. I guess I'll have to move that antenna out of the attic after all!

I hope that helps. One of my antennas is mounted on the chimney.

KCPT launched its first full-episode video player on its Web site at www.kcpt.org.

http://www.kansascity.com/entertainment/columnists/aaron_barnhart/story/1255986.html

It looks really nice.

I finally got around to doing a post-analog rescan on my Sony 46V5100. Can anyone explain why KMCI now shows up as 41.3 OTA, instead of 38.1??

I'm sure it's some kind of technical jiggery-pokery, I just wonder if it's KMCI or my set causing the problem.

I finally got around to doing a post-analog rescan on my Sony 46V5100. Can anyone explain why KMCI now shows up as 41.3 OTA, instead of 38.1??

I'm sure it's some kind of technical jiggery-pokery, I just wonder if it's KMCI or my set causing the problem.

41 is the new physical channel for 38. However it should map to 38.1 on your Sony. I had a little difficulty myself getting 38 to add correctly using "Add Digital Channels". Assuming your menu works the same as my Sony, I would recommend doing another "Auto Program" and see if that corrects the issue. You'll probably need to go to "Show/Hide Channels" afterwards and hide a few extraneous channels that are picked up.

41 is the new physical channel for 38. However it should map to 38.1 on your Sony. I had a little difficulty myself getting 38 to add correctly using "Add Digital Channels". Assuming your menu works the same as my Sony, I would recommend doing another "Auto Program" and see if that corrects the issue. You'll probably need to go to "Show/Hide Channels" afterwards and hide a few extraneous channels that are picked up.

Ah. The "Add Digital Channels" is how I found it on 41.3 in the first place. (38.1 shows as zero signal strength for me.) I'll try the Auto Program again later today. And hide 16.1-16.5 again....

Not a big deal, since I really only watch OTA when it's something on the broadcast networks that is worthy of the better OTA PQ. The US Open fits that criteria, although all the rain and clouds in NY kills the usually pretty golf course picture.

On the newer Sonys, it seems that "Add Digital Channels" works for adding brand new channels, but "Auto Program" is the way to rescan for channels that change their physical broadcast channel, like 38 did.

Comcast users if you want to know when the Sports Tier moves to the 700's Hundred's or when like 698 or so on will will be gone or 925 working again or so on you would have to call Comcast here to find out.

I've discussed this a bit before, but I think it's time to bring it up again. I'm having difficulties receiving Channel 5 (Physical Channel 24) in Liberty. I'm having the same issue on 3 different receivers, two of which share an antenna, and one that uses an independent antenna. I originally thought the issue was in some way related to interference from an analog broadcast, but of course those are shut down now.

I'm receiving strong signals on all other channels in the area. Only one of my three receivers is able to maintain a lock on Channel 5. This is what I'm getting for signal levels (out of 100).

Channel-Phys Channel-Signal Level

4-34-87
5-24-38 SNR (dB) 21 AGC (%) 41
9-29-65
16-21-98
19-18-98
29-31-98
38-41-93
41-42-87
50-51-93
62-47-98

It looks like I've lost some signal on Channel 9 since they moved to physical channel 29. I used to get them at 98 also.

Is anyone else along the I-35/US69 corridor northeast of downtown having issues with channel 5?

Sounds like a multipath issue to me. I do know that KCTV's digital antenna is currently side-mounted on the south side of the tower, which may cause some issues to the north and northeast. I believe I remember seeing that they have plans to move it to the top of the tower, now that the analog is off.

I was at a friend's house in Basehor Saturday night, and he is having problems with channel 9 since they moved to 29 digital, also. It's one of my rock-solid channels; in fact, I had WAY more issues with channel 9 when they were on VHF.

Brad

I never had issues with 9, other than getting a better signal when they were on VHF 7. That's probably because 7 was set up for a better signal to the north. Even with the 65 signal strength, its solidly locked. Even so, I'd love to have all the channels above 90.

I've had issues with 5 on 24 ever since I've had digital TV reception. It's the only channel that I've had any constant issues with maintaining a lock on. The multipath issue makes sense. The one receiver that I am able to get a solid lock on channel 5 with is supposed to be the newest and most capable of rejecting multipath.

ATTENTION EVEREST/SUREWEST CUSTOMERS:

New mailer from SureWest today about some channel updates coming soon.

New Channels:
ESPNEWS HD
CNN HD
GOLF HD
Chiller
Disney On Demand

Channels Being Removed July 15
FOX Soccer Channel
Ovation

Comcast Olathe/MO doesn't have a Website and I wished it did.
I'm hoping for an Update soon because 925 Local Access is still not working and would like to see 850 gone,123-25 moved or gone,KMCI HD,890 replaced with some On Demand Link Channel,698 replaced with a working channel if going to stay,Sports Tier to 7 Hundred's,Digital Sub Channels moved to,other Analog Channel reclamation and 56 CMT,68 Metro Sports and 97 KCPT gone from TV that use a Box.

Why world Surewest be getting rid of those Channels?

ATTENTION EVEREST/SUREWEST CUSTOMERS:

New mailer from SureWest today about some channel updates coming soon.

New Channels:
ESPNEWS HD
CNN HD
GOLF HD
Chiller
Disney On Demand

Channels Being Removed July 15
FOX Soccer Channel
Ovation

Are the new HD channels going to be the extra pay (HD Tier), or will they be the HD Basic tier?

Looks like TWC Kansas City moved ABC and CBS clear qam this morning. Has anyone found them again?

Are the new HD channels going to be the extra pay (HD Tier), or will they be the HD Basic tier?

The mailer didn't say. It also said several HD channels would be added by the end of the year as well.

Looks like TWC Kansas City moved ABC and CBS clear qam this morning. Has anyone found them again?

KCTV is on 89.6.

I don't know if anyone else still uses a Sony DHG-HDD250 DVR, but I successfully got it to dowload TVGOS listings from 19.1 PBS after installing new firmware and forcing the new host channel.

Looks like TWC Kansas City moved ABC and CBS clear qam this morning. Has anyone found them again?

KCTV is on 89.6.

83.4 KCWEDT2
83.6 KCWEDT
88.1 KCPTDT
88.2 KCPTDT2
88.3 KCPTDT3
88.12 KMCIDT
89.6 KCTVDT (moved)
89.12 KSMODT (moved)
90.7 KMBCDT2 (moved)
90.12 KMBCDT (moved)
93.12 WDAFDT
100.11 KSHBDT2
100.12 KSHBDT
102.7 JWLTV

Anybody else having issues getting TiVo to pull up a correct frequency and guide for 9-1 OTA?

If you go to Comcast Office they might have Pamphlet showing when Comcast in our area is going all Digital and it we be by the end of the year.

Tribune Media Services, which supplies guide data for DirecTV and TiVos, may still have the physical channel wrong. I haven't tried 9-1 lately but it wasn't working for me last week.

TiVo seems to be set up correctly. After June 12 their channel/frequency alignments were all out of whack. This weekend it seemed to go back to where it should be.

Can you imagine what our seniors are thinking when they get told things like the following?

"No, ma'am, channel 9 isn't actually channel 9. It's channel 29 pretending to be 9."

Comcast 496-500 and 596-600 To be Annouced/at least a Blue Screen with Comcast name are to let you know that Paper Per View/Adult Channels are coming up and 249 is know called WX-+.
http://newspaperads.kansascity.com/ROP/ads.aspx?advid=54277&adid=8023767 getting only ESPNU not it's HD Channel or even KMCI HD or so on and so on changes.
Category From Channel To Channel
Broadcast Channels 241-249 287-298
Encore Multi Plex 150-160 150-156
High Definition - Adds 181-286 181-286
Religious/Shopping/Other 280-298 385-399
Sports 262-279 715-745
Other 184-190 157-159

Has anyone heard about the low-power stations going digital? They have CPs for new low powered digital signals.
I really doubt I'll ever watch them, simply because I don't care to watch religious or Spanish shows, but interesting never the lest.

has anyone heard any updates re: new sub channels? At one time kctv5 was to get dot2, others mentioned other channels.

has anyone heard any updates re: new sub channels? At one time kctv5 was to get dot2, others mentioned other channels.

Like MU EE, I too am interested in the sub channels. Dot2, RTN and others were supposed to start after the digital switch, but everything has been quiet. I personally was looking forward to RTN.

i see where Wichita, Joplin and St. Louis all have RTN.

Picture and Picture doesn't work with Comcast.

DOT2 Network probley October like IONTV HD here. Don't know about RTN/Universal Sports Network/24/7 Local News Channel from KSHB. Don't forget Metro Sports in HD and Maybe Metro Weather and Local Government/Educational and also Comcast's Local Access Channel that's back working know in HD.
Comcast will not ever added KMCI in HD.

I think the economic downturn has hurt the launches of these networks. Some stations are struggling to keep staff and pay the bills (KCTV 5 Master Control moving out of town, rumors of WDAF doing away with news this fall ect.)

How strong is this FOX4 rumor? I would watch them more if their news was in HD, but it isn't.

How strong is this FOX4 rumor? I would watch them more if their news was in HD, but it isn't.

It would be great if Fox 4 would go HD. I can no longer stand to listen to Larry Moore. I've tried KSHB, and they aren't bad, video is great, especially with HD in the field as well as studio, but somthing just doesn't click. So, I end up watching Fox 4 half the time anyway.

No way WDAF is going to do away with news. There is nothing they can replace it with that will generate anywhere near the same revenue.

News is fairly inexpensive to do and brings in a lot of ad revenue. The ROI is big. Don't expect Fox 4 to drop it.

News is fairly inexpensive to do and brings in a lot of ad revenue. The ROI is big. Don't expect Fox 4 to drop it.

It's a little over 1/4 of Fox4's programming for the day (four hours in the morning, 1/2 hour at noon, 1 1/2 hours in the early evening, and 1 1/2 hours at night). I would doubt that they'll drop part or all of that ad revenue for syndicated shows.

It's gone! Where'd it go???

1451 is on, but it isn't in HD. At least not here in Lee's Summit.

Time Warner keeps screwing up HD. If there was a cheaper choice, I'd be gone in a heartbeat!

I swear it wasn't there before...

They might not have renewed the deal for it.
12 more Days intill Comcast adds a new Channel ESPNU.

12 more Days intill Comcast adds a new Channel ESPNU.

Official announcement on the messages section of the box this morning - Channel 269 for ESPNU on 07/31/09 - no mention of an HD simulcast channel.

Anybody know why my converter box won't pick up audio on 5-1 but does on every other channel?

The annoucement didn't even say the other changes happening on that day.

Best thing for you to do call and ask when are they moving the Sports Tier to the 7 hundred's,Digital Sub Channels end of the 2 Hundred's,123 so Oxygen can be moved there,125 and 126 to open more space for HD Channels,adding KMCI HD,like maybe Metro Weather and so on SD/HD we don't have yet and deleting 97/Analog Channels of CMT and Metro Sports and so on when they move them to the Digital Side Interactive TV.

July 23, 2009
Time Warner Cable’s agreements with programmers to carry their services routinely expire from time to time. We are usually able to obtain renewals or extensions of such agreements and carriage of programming services is discontinued only in rare circumstances. The following agreements with programmers are due to expire soon, and we may be required to cease carriage of one or more of these services in the near future.


Azteca America,E! Entertainment Television,Fox Movie Channel,GAC,GSN,i-LifeTV,KCTV,KCTV-DT,KSMO,KSMO-DT,Lifetime,Metro Sports that world leave Comcast as the only one with it,Metro Sports on Demand can let Comcast have it,NBA TV,NHL Network,NHL Network HD,ShopNBC can let Comcast have it,Style Network,The Weather Channel,BBC on Demand


In addition, from time to time we make certain changes in the services we offer in order to better serve our customers. The following service additions are planned - these new services will not be accessible on CableCARD-equipped Unidirectional Digital Cable products purchased at retail without additional, two-way capable equipment: AMC HD, E! Entertainment HD, TCM HD, WGN HD, QVC HD, HLN HD, G4 HD. Good to see your getting QVC and WGN in HD

When available, extra games from Big Ten Network will be available on channels 993 - 997 and in HD on channels 1532 - 1536.

How can Time Warner not have a carriage agreement for Metro Sports, when they own Metro Sports and it originates from their own building?

http://www.tvnewsday.com/articles/2009/07/23/daily.5/ no KC or Topeka yet but Joplin and also St. Louis gets it back RTV.

FSN KC HD on Comcast is now 24/7 HD.

Hello rookie here. I live in Overland Park this is probaly a dumb question, but I just ordered a OTA outdoor antenna. I gues the direction to point my antenna would be towards downtown K.C?? Thanks

Hello rookie here. I live in Overland Park this is probaly a dumb question, but I just ordered a OTA outdoor antenna. I gues the direction to point my antenna would be towards downtown K.C?? Thanks

Go to www.Antennaweb.org and it will show you where to point your antenna.

DTV Antenna
Type Call Sign Channel Network City, State Live
Date Compass
Heading Miles
From RF
Channel
* yellow
uhf KMCI-DT 38.1 IND LAWRENCE, KS 57° 10.6 41
* yellow
uhf KMBC-DT 9.1 ABC KANSAS CITY, MO 36° 16.2 29
* yellow
uhf KCWE-DT 29.1 CW KANSAS CITY, MO 36° 16.2 31
* yellow
uhf KCTV-DT 5.1 CBS KANSAS CITY, MO 26° 13.5 24
* yellow
uhf KPXE-DT 50.1 ION KANSAS CITY, MO 48° 13.2 51
* yellow
uhf WDAF-DT 4.1 FOX KANSAS CITY, MO 23° 13.2 34
* yellow
uhf KSHB-DT 41.1 NBC KANSAS CITY, MO 57° 10.6 42
* red
uhf KCPT-DT 19.1 PBS KANSAS CITY, MO 41° 17.4 18
* red
uhf KSMO-DT 62.1 MNT KANSAS CITY, MO 41° 18.1 47
blue
uhf KUKC-LP 48 UNI KANSAS CITY, MO 42° 16.8 48
Note:

since the compass reading are all different with each channel I guess I take the middle and point it somewhere in that range?? Thanks in advance!

4The station itself confirmed carriage by one of their engineers on the phone meaning KCTV5 DOT2 Network

I want to see RTV (Retro TV) here in KC as a subchannel. St. Louis, Joplin, Wichita, Omaha and Des Moines all have it OTA in their cities.

i have been trying to get RTV to come to Chicagoland area

http://newspaperads.kansascity.com/ROP/ads.aspx?advid=54277&adid=8110945 Nothing that inerstring for Comcast only if your a Hallmark Movie Channel fan but not in HD.
Tomorrow's the big day ESPNU coming. Hoping for KMCI HD and Channels moved to open space for HD Channels and other SD Channels.

Anyone else having problems getting 38.1 KMCI-DT today? I tried rescanning.

Anyone else having problems getting 38.1 KMCI-DT today? I tried rescanning.

KSHB / KMCI are reconfiguring their transmitting antennae this week. The final result will be that KSHB's signal will improve (YEA!!!). KMCI was off the air both yesterday and today during the day, but it was on last night.

Brad

By the way, did anyone see the National Geographic Channel show a couple of weeks ago about replacing an antenna on top of a 2000 foot tower? Those guys REALLY earn their money!

Brad

ESPNU is up and running on Comcast know.
http://newspaperads.kansascity.com/ROP/ads.aspx?advid=54277&adid=8134913 and it's a mistake because we already have MLB Network on 272 but know if they are moving it to the 7 hundred's then that's different and Hallmark Movie Channel change.
715 Big Ten Network*
718 TV Games*
720 Fox College Sports (Atlantic)
721 Fox College Sports (Central)
722 Fox College Sports (Pacific)
723 ESPN Classic
725 Fox Soccer Channel
726 Gol TV
731 & 749 NBA TV
732 CBS College Sports Network
733 NFL Network*
734 NHL Network*
735 Tennis Channel
738 MLB Network*
749 NBA TV*

any new updates on nfl network or spike hd coming to time warner here anytime soon??

any new updates on nfl network or spike hd coming to time warner here anytime soon??

Last month, TWC took a bunch more lesser watched channels to SDV/SDB. I would have thought we would be seeing more, but apparently not.

KSHB / KMCI are reconfiguring their transmitting antennae this week. The final result will be that KSHB's signal will improve (YEA!!!). KMCI was off the air both yesterday and today during the day, but it was on last night.

Brad

Is this still going on? I'm trying to set up an OTA system for 2 TVs we don't use much. We do have another 5 on Directv. Yesterday and today, I get no signal period on 38, but the satellite has it. At 10 last night, I'm getting like 70% signal strength. Are they shifting the signal to another transmitter during the day, then back at night or something?

Remember KMCI-DT is on UHF 41 now, and KSHB-DT is on UHF 42. KMCI used to be on UHF 36 before the switch on July 12.

Is this still going on? I'm trying to set up an OTA system for 2 TVs we don't use much. We do have another 5 on Directv. Yesterday and today, I get no signal period on 38, but the satellite has it. At 10 last night, I'm getting like 70% signal strength. Are they shifting the signal to another transmitter during the day, then back at night or something?

I don't know if they're done or not. I was home sick last week, and they made an announcement on the morning news that they would be working on the transmitter "this week" (last week). I'm not seeing the dropouts on KSHB anymore that were pretty routine in the past, so I assume they're done with the KSHB portion of the project. There might be some addional KMCI work going on during the day.

Brad

Any one else still able to tune Versus HD via Surewest. I used to pull it on 128.2 but now all with my QAM tuner I only see 128-1,128-3, 128-4 but they are encrypted.

I reprogrammed my tv and still do not see Versus on a diff freq.

~Mitchell

NVM I just didnt spend long enough searching.

Added now is
92-41 - Golf HD
92-42 - Versus HD

The full QAM list is:
83.1 KCTV-HD
84.1 KMBC-HD
84.2 ESPN 2HD
85.3 KCWE-HD (CW)
85.4 THIS!
88.3 KMCI-HD
92-41 Golf-HD
92-42 Versus HD
100.2 WDAF-HD
103.1 FSN KANSAS CITY HD
108.1 ESPN HD
111.2 KCPT-HD
111.4 KCPT 2
120.3 KSHB-HD
122.2 TLC-HD
123.1 FX-HD
124.1 ESPN-U HD
124.2 Discovery HD
126.2 Fox News Channel HD
127.2 Wealth HD
127.3 Fox Business HD
129.1 ABC Family HD
129.2 Disney XD HD
130.1 Disney HD
130.2 Bravo HD
131.42 USA-HD
131.43 SyFy HD

Hey all, I haven't checked this thread out for a looong time. It was a daily task of mine back in the early days of DTV.

Anyway, does anyone know when KCTV5 will be removing their old analog stick and moving their digital stick up to the top?

This is the only channel that my parents are having minor problems with and I was planning on waiting for KCTV5 to do this before I fiddle with their antenna system.

A suggestion for Comcast people who like KMCI you could call Comcast and say I'm switching to Surewest or AT&T U-Verse because they have KMCI HD Comcast might say then okay we will add KMCI HD so you can stay.

Hey all, I haven't checked this thread out for a looong time. It was a daily task of mine back in the early days of DTV.

Anyway, does anyone know when KCTV5 will be removing their old analog stick and moving their digital stick up to the top?

This is the only channel that my parents are having minor problems with and I was planning on waiting for KCTV5 to do this before I fiddle with their antenna system.

Welcome back, Timmy!
KCTV has a construction permit active to raise the digital antenna to 2001 feet above MSL, which is the top of the tower. I haven't heard what the plans are timing-wise; maybe Dog-of-Madness will let us know. ;)

Brad

Welcome back, Timmy!
KCTV has a construction permit active to raise the digital antenna to 2001 feet above MSL, which is the top of the tower. I haven't heard what the plans are timing-wise; maybe Dog-of-Madness will let us know. ;)

Brad

Yes. It would be nice to know what they have planned. There seems to be something creating a shadow in KCTV's signal over Liberty, because KCTV is the only station I have a reception issue with, and it's consistent between 3 receivers and 2 antennas. I've heard that others in the area also have reception issues with KCTV.

Yes. It would be nice to know what they have planned. There seems to be something creating a shadow in KCTV's signal over Liberty, because KCTV is the only station I have a reception issue with, and it's consistent between 3 receivers and 2 antennas. I've heard that others in the area also have reception issues with KCTV.

It's not just Liberty's side of town. I live in Lenexa and installed a preamp in the attic to overcome KCTV's poor signal.

Hey All,

I was recently laid off so am looking to shed some bills and found one of those giant aerial antennas in my attic; the old style that looks like it was made with an erector set and aluminum tubes. Will this old beast work for HDTV? I have a Samsung 1080P DLP and have always had cable so I have never researched the antennae idea. I do not believe my set has a built in tuner, it is the Sammy HLS5687 and I live in KC North in an old neighborhood with lots of tall tree's. I can't even get Direct TV because of the trees. Thought I would ask what I need to make the antennae work or if it even will. Thanks in advance for your time and guidance.

Hey All,

I was recently laid off so am looking to shed some bills and found one of those giant aerial antennas in my attic; the old style that looks like it was made with an erector set and aluminum tubes. Will this old beast work for HDTV? I have a Samsung 1080P DLP and have always had cable so I have never researched the antennae idea. I do not believe my set has a built in tuner, it is the Sammy HLS5687 and I live in KC North in an old neighborhood with lots of tall tree's. I can't even get Direct TV because of the trees. Thought I would ask what I need to make the antennae work or if it even will. Thanks in advance for your time and guidance.

should work just fine. i have one in my attic i use today. Split it over 4 tuners. 100% signal.

Sorry about the job....

~Mitchell

NFL Red Zone will be here next month on Comcast.
Sportsman's Channel on some Surewest systems.

Hey All,

I was recently laid off so am looking to shed some bills and found one of those giant aerial antennas in my attic; the old style that looks like it was made with an erector set and aluminum tubes. Will this old beast work for HDTV? I have a Samsung 1080P DLP and have always had cable so I have never researched the antennae idea. I do not believe my set has a built in tuner, it is the Sammy HLS5687 and I live in KC North in an old neighborhood with lots of tall tree's. I can't even get Direct TV because of the trees. Thought I would ask what I need to make the antennae work or if it even will. Thanks in advance for your time and guidance.

According to CNET, your TV does have an ATSC digital tuner, so you are all set. Depending on how old the antenna is, it might have old 300-ohm "twinlead" cable running downstairs. If it does, you will need to install a 300/75 ohm matching transformer ("balun") on the antenna and run RG-6 coaxial cable down to your TV. The balun is very cheap at WalMart, Radio Shack, etc. Once you get the cable run, you need to do a channel scan on your Sammy. If you don't get all the local channels, you may need to tweak the aim on the antenna. You MAY have trouble with KCTV (see above posts), as their digital antenna is currently side-mounted on the south side of their tower, and reception to the north is sometimes problematic. Good luck with this, AND your job search! :)

Brad

New member to the forum here, been lurking around for a while just never registered until now.

Anyone else had any trouble recieving KSHB 41.1 and 41.2 OTA today? I am using a Sony KDL-46WL140 and a roof mounted probably 7 year old Antennacraft(I think thats the right brand) VHF/UHF Antenna.

First noticed it this afternoon when I returned home around 3pm. The signal comes and goes but most of the time this afternoon/evening it has been out. This is the only channel that is not coming in. And I am located in Shawnee.

New member to the forum here, been lurking around for a while just never registered until now.

Anyone else had any trouble recieving KSHB 41.1 and 41.2 OTA today? I am using a Sony KDL-46WL140 and a roof mounted probably 7 year old Antennacraft(I think thats the right brand) VHF/UHF Antenna.

First noticed it this afternoon when I returned home around 3pm. The signal comes and goes but most of the time this afternoon/evening it has been out. This is the only channel that is not coming in. And I am located in Shawnee.

Same here. Currently no signal. KMCI 38 is also off the air.

Anyone with connections at TW know if they'll be deploying the Samsung HD-DVR's any time soon? More importantly, do you know if they'll have the 320Gb HDD's?

Thanks!

Same here. Currently no signal. KMCI 38 is also off the air.

I have not had any issues with KMCI 38.1. I am still recieving it at the same level as usual.

I have not had any issues with KMCI 38.1. I am still recieving it at the same level as usual.

It's back on now. It was only off for a short time. And 41.1 is back on the air now too.

Just rescanned again and it located 41.1 and 41.2. Problem solved I guess.

Anyone with connections at TW know if they'll be deploying the Samsung HD-DVR's any time soon? More importantly, do you know if they'll have the 320Gb HDD's?

Thanks!

I haven't been following this and am interested in knowing about it also. The 8300 needs to be replaced with something better, which shouldn't be hard, IMO.

Same here. Currently no signal. KMCI 38 is also off the air.

Its been off and on for a couple of days both OTA and on Dish, in Grain Valley

The issues everyone has been experiencing is related to replacing antennas. We removed 3 antennas from the tower (channel 36, channel 38, and a channel 41) We moved both 41/42 to the lowest antenna while the crew replaces and moves the two top mounts. We will combine both KSHB and KMCI into the top mount and use the two side mounts as backups. The new top-mount was set Wednesday afternoon (attached picture) If everything goes well, we will migrate to it by Friday afternoon.

Thanks for everyone's patience as we make these changes to improve the signal strength and reliability for KSHB/KMCI

Welcome back, Timmy!
KCTV has a construction permit active to raise the digital antenna to 2001 feet above MSL, which is the top of the tower. I haven't heard what the plans are timing-wise; maybe Dog-of-Madness will let us know. ;)

Brad

The Dog is on vacation, but the info you have requested I can fill in for you.
The signal problem is well documented by now along with a great deal of mis-information. Currently, there is an engineering evaluation underway to determine what can or cannot be done on the tower. Before anything can be done, the tower must pass a structural feasibility study. Then the antenna must be ordered, constructed and installed. There are many issues with a tower as old as this one, as well as other hurdles to overcome due to the design of this type of tower. The fact is, on a self-supporting tower the sloping faces cause may work issues for tower crews. Add that to the location in a heavily populated area and the problems pile up and cause delays. Currently the biggest issue with the entire project is getting it funded. Another issue to deal with - with any CP component added to the antenna pattern, will require more power than the 2 current transmitters can supply. So adding a third or perhaps fourth cabinet will complicate and delay completion, not to mention cost. All things considered, I would not look for improved signals until perhaps next spring.
On a bright note, all of the pre-season Chiefs games except one will be HD. I think the Jayhawk games (on KSMO) will be HD, too. :D

Thanks both for the news from our local broadcasters.

Thanks both for the news from our local broadcasters.

+1.....Thanks! We really appreciate hearing the "real story." :cool:

Brad

Because you work for for KSHB/KMCI you might post when is Comcast adding KCMI HD,moving KSHB Weather Plus to the end of the 2 Hundred's so more HD Channels can be added and when is RTN/Universal Sports and 24/7 Local News Channel coming by you people if you know.

Were some of the cameras for the Chiefs game SD? Some of the shots looked horrible.

Were some of the cameras for the Chiefs game SD? Some of the shots looked horrible.

Yep...it was driving me nuts. The odd thing was that it looked like in some places, they had an HD and an SD camera side-by-side, because it seemed like they were shot from the same angles. Ugh.

Were some of the cameras for the Chiefs game SD? Some of the shots looked horrible.

It was horrible. Far better than last year's telecasts, but why the heck did they mix SD and HD cameras? That made no sense. The main action camera, from the side of the field appeared to be in SD, while the other cameras appeared to be in HD.

It was horrible. Far better than last year's telecasts, but why the heck did they mix SD and HD cameras? That made no sense. The main action camera, from the side of the field appeared to be in SD, while the other cameras appeared to be in HD.

Maybe they didn't want to get their HD camera's wet:)

Of all the cameras to have SD, why would you pick the primary play camera? I don't care if I see close-ups of players in HD. I would like to see the PLAY in HD, though. Odd.

I think the main camera lined up on the 20> yard line was in SD. The other two cameras at the 50 and the <20 yard line were HD. But, leave it to KCTV and MetroSports to do something halfway - pinching pennies anyway they can.

BTW - does anyone know if the game on Friday night will be in HD? If they can get their feed from the Vikings network (which will definitely be in HD as NFL Network was hyping that they'll show the replay of the game at 10 PM Friday night), then it shouldn't be an issue.

BTW - does anyone know if the game on Friday night will be in HD? If they can get their feed from the Vikings network (which will definitely be in HD as NFL Network was hyping that they'll show the replay of the game at 10 PM Friday night), then it shouldn't be an issue.

With Brett Favre playing, it'll most likely be in 3D, and broadcast on everything from QVC to C-SPAN.

I noticed at 10:30pm something last night that Caller ID on the TV was available for Comcast Olathe but no other Interactive TV feature yet. At least it's a step in the right direction.
WE need one for Comcast to.
Know if they were doing on the Cable Box the that would be something different but good.

Anyone with connections at TW know if they'll be deploying the Samsung HD-DVR's any time soon? More importantly, do you know if they'll have the 320Gb HDD's?

Thanks!

Great question Jayhawk, anybody with ties to TWC know if these 320gb DVR's will become reality for us in KC?

Any one else still able to tune Versus HD via Surewest. I used to pull it on 128.2 but now all with my QAM tuner I only see 128-1,128-3, 128-4 but they are encrypted.

I reprogrammed my tv and still do not see Versus on a diff freq.

~Mitchell

NVM I just didnt spend long enough searching.

Added now is
92-41 - Golf HD
92-42 - Versus HD

The full QAM list is:
83.1 KCTV-HD
84.1 KMBC-HD
84.2 ESPN 2HD
85.3 KCWE-HD (CW)
85.4 THIS!
88.3 KMCI-HD
92-41 Golf-HD
92-42 Versus HD
100.2 WDAF-HD
103.1 FSN KANSAS CITY HD
108.1 ESPN HD
111.2 KCPT-HD
111.4 KCPT 2
120.3 KSHB-HD
122.2 TLC-HD
123.1 FX-HD
124.1 ESPN-U HD
124.2 Discovery HD
126.2 Fox News Channel HD
127.2 Wealth HD
127.3 Fox Business HD
129.1 ABC Family HD
129.2 Disney XD HD
130.1 Disney HD
130.2 Bravo HD
131.42 USA-HD
131.43 SyFy HD


I lost the following at some point today:
84.1 KMBC-HD
92-41 Golf-HD
103.1 FSN KANSAS CITY HD
108.1 ESPN HD
120.3 KSHB-HD
123.1 FX-HD (which I showed as ESPN News until yesterday)

Surewest appears to be in the midst of a lot of changes. Wish they'd settle down for a while.

Surewest did a lot of movement on QAM.

KSHB now on 118.3
Also now get NFL-HD on 120.7
ESPN on 121.1

We'll need to pull a new list together. Don't have time tonight.

http://www.comcast.net/callerid/?fss=caller%20id%20on%20tv so you can set it up on your tv.
Our last Comcast update was on 5-30-09 and renaming Channels doesn't Count.

I also noticed that the channel lineup had changed on Surewest, however it appeared to be much more extensive for me. I've spent a fair amount of time going through every channel my hdhomerun could find. Here is my list:

81.3 KCTVDT
85.1 KCWE
85.3 THIS
92:42 ESPN Versus
100.2 WDAFDT
109.6 KMCIDT
111.1 KMBCDT
111.2 KCPT
111.3 KMBCDT2
111.4 KCPTDT2
111.7 KCPTDT3
111.5 KCPT
116.1 EWTN
118.2 KSHBDT
118.3 KSHBDT2
119.1 infomercial?
120.1 Fox Sports Midwest
120.2 NFL-HD
121.1 ESPNHD
122.1 The Learning Channel
123.2 FX Networks HD
124.2 ESPNUHD
125.1 infomercial???
127.7 SYFY-HD
128.2 Wealth HD
129.1 Disney XD HD
129.2 ABC Family Channel HD
130.1 Bravo HD
130.2 Disney HD
131.1 USA HD
131.2 The Discover Channel HD
133.2 ESPN2HD
134.11 Fox News Channel

There were a couple that I wasn't sure about as I only saw some infomercials (2am). There was also a channel called "THIS" that I hadn't heard of before and didn't appear to be on Surewest's channel lineup.

Hope this helps someone else. If you find out what those two channels are let me know.

Bob C

I also noticed that the channel lineup had changed on Surewest, however it appeared to be much more extensive for me. I've spent a fair amount of time going through every channel my hdhomerun could find. Here is my list:

81.3 KCTVDT
85.1 KCWE
85.3 THIS
92:42 ESPN Versus
100.2 WDAFDT
109.6 KMCIDT
111.1 KMBCDT
111.2 KCPT
111.3 KMBCDT2
111.4 KCPTDT2
111.7 KCPTDT3
111.5 KCPT
116.1 EWTN
118.2 KSHBDT
118.3 KSHBDT2
119.1 infomercial?
120.1 Fox Sports Midwest
120.2 NFL-HD
121.1 ESPNHD
122.1 The Learning Channel
123.2 FX Networks HD
124.2 ESPNUHD
125.1 infomercial???
127.7 SYFY-HD
128.2 Wealth HD
129.1 Disney XD HD
129.2 ABC Family Channel HD
130.1 Bravo HD
130.2 Disney HD
131.1 USA HD
131.2 The Discover Channel HD
133.2 ESPN2HD
134.11 Fox News Channel

There were a couple that I wasn't sure about as I only saw some infomercials (2am). There was also a channel called "THIS" that I hadn't heard of before and didn't appear to be on Surewest's channel lineup.

Hope this helps someone else. If you find out what those two channels are let me know.

Bob C



This TV is a digital tv network jointly owned by MGM and Weigel Broadcasting. Their flagship is WCIU in Chicago. They play a lot of retro shows and films from the MGM vault, pre-1986. In KC, it is KCWE's subchannel 29.2.

For more info on This TV:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/This_TV

Thanks Bob C.

125-1 is Universal HD

(comcast Comcast adds The Red Zone Channel to Sports Entertainment Package Great news for serious football fans! On September 23, 2009, Comcast is adding The Red Zone Channel to the Sports Entertainment Package, channel 266. The Red Zone Channel, produced by the NFL Network, will air every Sunday... If you read the full Ad it says free preview of it starting on the 13th but no Ad yet for Sports Channel's to 7 Hundred's and so on moving for space for more HD or 97 deleted,KMCI HD added and so on.

(comcast Comcast adds The Red Zone Channel to Sports Entertainment Package Great news for serious football fans! On September 23, 2009, Comcast is adding The Red Zone Channel to the Sports Entertainment Package, channel 266. The Red Zone Channel, produced by the NFL Network, will air every Sunday...

If the above is true then it's - 10 days too late (the regular season starts Sep. 13) and - supposed to be in HD. NFL RedZone was added to Comcast as part of their agreement with NFL Network, otherwise, it would have been only available for DirecTV subscribers. Now, this channel is being made available to cable customers too.

Anyone getting clipped audio tonight ?

Looks like they've moved some around again. I'll post a scan tonight unless someone beats me to it. I will also try to contact Surewest to see if they know when it will stop.

Looks like they've moved some around again. I'll post a scan tonight unless someone beats me to it. I will also try to contact Surewest to see if they know when it will stop.

uhh, looks like i redo my MythTV channels.

let me know if you have any luck with surewest support and QAM...they pretend like it doesnt exist to me.

Mitchell

Anyone getting clipped audio tonight ?
It didn't sound right to me, too. Almost sounded like really poor compression. There was a little bit of a slap-back sound in parts, too. Not good.

I might be late to the party here, but is anyone else having issues with KCPT-2 OTA being stretched out? My aspect is set fine on my TV (Set to Full on a Panasonic) and it always clips the image off of the sides like it is set to zoom. No other channel has this problem, so I would assume it is a problem with the broadcast. Any ideas? Anyone know the engineers at kcpt to ask this question?

KCPT 2 (19.2) sometimes shows programming that originally aired on PBS HD, and they center-cut it for 4x3.

September 1, 2009

The following channels have been rebranded effective September 1, 2009.



* Channel 454 - TEN Clips rebranded to TEN
* Channel 452 - TEN Blue rebranded to SexSee
* Channel 453 - TEN Blox to Vavoom

Time Warner adds more HDs and virtual DVR service

Time Warner Cable has been telling customers it will be expanding its HD lineup until it reaches the magic number of 100. However, the following news will probably not fall on happy ears among the growing legion of “Mad Men” fans. Here are the channels being put on TWC’s HD grid ... on October 1st:

* AMC HD
* E! HD
* TCM HD
* WGN HD
* QVC HD
* HLN HD
* G4 HD

Better late than never, I guess, although I’m not sure I ever need to see home shopping in hi-def.

Moving on, here's what gets added November 1st:

* Style HD
* Weather HD
* C & I HD
* TV One
* MSNBC HD
* WE HD
* IFC HD
* Fuse HD

Also, in yet another effort to entice people to get a set-top box, Time Warner has rolled out its Start Over feature, which, quoting the literature,

lets viewers restart programs already in progress up to 59 minutes after they’ve begun. When a Start Over enabled show is turned on while in progress, an on-screen prompt pops up offering the option of restarting the program from its beginning. Simply pressing the SELECT button on the remote control immediately restarts the show.

Since I'm using a TiVo instead of TWC equipment, I can't test this feature. But I am assuming that this allows the viewer to also fast-forward through the show ... and its commercials, right? Or is there a trade-off going on here -- watch the network's ads, get a free time-shift? Someone check it out and let me know

KCPT 2 will never again broadcast in HD, even if the main channel is SD and the bandwidth is theoretically available. It's a real waste.

September 1, 2009




Since I'm using a TiVo instead of TWC equipment, I can't test this feature. But I am assuming that this allows the viewer to also fast-forward through the show ... and its commercials, right? Or is there a trade-off going on here -- watch the network's ads, get a free time-shift? Someone check it out and let me know

Hate to be the bearer of bad news but when using start over feature you are not allowed to fast forward through commercials. I guess that would make it too great and TWC won't let that happen.

On a side note, does anyone know if KC will get the new 320gb Samsung STB's anytime soon?

Comcast 261 this time it's not FSNKC but like 698 for College Football Paper per View Games for MO or NB or so on Close Team.
We are waiting for Big Ten Network Overflow Channels,Metro Weather and KMCI HD.
266 NFL Red Zone is here.
Coming soon LSN 24/7 Channel by the people who do Johnson County Sun and it's like HSN but just Local Stuff Maybe if it's a TV Channel.

Is anyone getting NFLHD and Universal HD QAM channels from surewest anymore?

Thanks.

AT&T U-Verse added the NFL RedZone Channel (in HD too) last night just in time for the opening of NFL football. It is right next to the NFL Network in the channel lineup.

Is anyone getting NFLHD and Universal HD QAM channels from surewest anymore?

Thanks.

No - A few changes yet again, and now they are gone!!

261 and 698 are gone for the time being but can't even get rid of 97,123,125-126,890 and Analog Channels of CMT and Metro Sports.

Is the HD lineup on the Surewest website accurate? If so it is pretty unimpressive vs. Time Warner.

http://www.surewest.com/digital_tv/channel/channel_lineup_kc.php

I have an converter box and also an 32 inch television with tuner, the converter box does well with receiving 4-1, 5-1 and so on.

However, on a slighter note on the 32 inch, I do get 5-1, (24-1) and 9-1 and 9-2 (29-1 and .2 via psip more specifically but I can't receive 62-1 or 31-1(29-1 and 29-2) on the 32 inch at all especially when rescanning for channels.

I live in a apartment that has bricks in it, do I need an indoor amplified antenna on the 32 inch or one on the converter box? any advice???

I had to re-do my Mythtv machine and just re-scanned my QAM channels. I can't find WDAF. Either Time Warner is encrypting or they moved it and I can't find it. Anyone around here getting WDAF on TW over unencrypted QAM? The silicon dust site says it should be at 93.12. Only things on 93 are two encrypted channels.

I also only see one PBS, but I am not as concerned about that.

http://sunpublications.com/the-local-shopping-network.html

In broadcast television HD really only refers to the highest quality of digital broadcasting. All full power TV stations in this country now broadcast digitally, but not all programming is broadcast in High definition. If you have a digital tier with your cable company and a TV that can recieve full HD signals you should be able to see the programs that are broadcast in HD. If you have neither of these you cable company most likely does some processing on their end that doesn't allow the full HD signal to pass through their equipment.

The KMCI programs that are currently broadcast in HD are: King of Queens, Dr. OZ, Legend of the seeker, Lost, and the Saturday run of Stargate Atlantis.

Hathaway, I assume the converter box is on a different TV than the 32", otherwise why would you need a converter box if the TV has its own ATSC (digital) tuner?

The antenna you need (and which direction to point it) is dependent on where the towers are from you. You might try www.tvfool.org and enter your address, then post the reception summary (minus the address) on here so we can help you.

Has anyone here had any experience with Windows Media Center and Surewest clear QAM channels? I'm interested in knowing if the guide data is kept up to date ... channel movements / additions / deletions, show info ...

I'm considering moving from Time Warner to Surewest to get away from SDV which will help me receive more channels using my own equipment. I'd be very interested in hearing any stories people have to share. Thanks in advance!

surewest should work well with VMC + HDHR. VMC doesnt support QAM by default but the HDHR utility makes it work.

I use QAM for MythTV and get almost all HD channels in the basic tier just fine.

Mitchell

surewest should work well with VMC + HDHR. VMC doesnt support QAM by default but the HDHR utility makes it work.

I use QAM for MythTV and get almost all HD channels in the basic tier just fine.

Mitchell
Thanks for the input. I do appreciate it.

Anyone else with specific experience using Windows Media Center to receive clear QAM channels as it specifically relates to a Surewest (Everest) network and subscription?

Here is TWC's list. Courtesy of the TWC post on the programming forum.

Known Deals Done With TWC, Not Available in All Areas

HD PPV
HD Movies OnDemand
HD Adult OnDemand
HD Showcase OnDemand
HBO-HD
HBO2-HD
HBO Family-HD
HBO Comedy-HD
HBO Signature-HD
HBO Zone-HD
HBO Latino-HD
Cinemax-HD
MoreMax-HD
ActionMAX-HD
5StarMAX-HD
ThrillerMAX-HD
WMAX-HD
@MAX-HD
OuterMAX-HD
Showtime-HD
Showtime 2-HD
ShowCase-HD
ShowExtreme-HD
The Movie Channel-HD
TMCxtra-HD
Starz-HD
Starz Comedy-HD
Starz Edge-HD
Starz Kids & Family-HD
Encore-HD
MGM-HD
Palladia-HD
TNT-HD
TBS-HD
CNN-HD
Cartoon Network-HD
TCM-HD
HLN-HD
Food Network-HD
HGTV-HD
A&E-HD
History Channel-HD
Biography-HD
Crime & Investigation-HD
Lifetime Movie Network-HD
Hallmark Movie Channel-HD
Discovery HD Theater
The Science Channel-HD
The Discovery Channel-HD
The Learning Channel-HD
Animal Planet-HD
Planet Green-HD
Travel Channel-HD
Disney Channel-HD
ABC Family-HD
Toon Disney-HD
ESPN-HD
ESPN 2-HD
ESPN News-HD
ESPN U-HD
Universal-HD
The Weather Channel-HD
Sci-Fi-HD
Bravo-HD
USA-HD
CNBC-HD
MSNBC-HD
FUSE-HD
IFC-HD
AMC-HD
WE-HD
Fox News-HD
Fox Business Network-HD
National Geographic-HD
FX-HD
Speed-HD
Big Ten Network-HD
TV One-HD
E! Entertainment-HD
Style-HD
G4-HD
Versus-HD
Golf-HD
QVC-HD
HSN-HD
Smithsonian-HD
MavTV-HD
The Outdoor Channel-HD
CBS College Sports-HD
The Tennis Channel-HD
Game-HD (MLB Extra Innings & NHL Center Ice in HD)
Team-HD (NBA League Pass in HD)
NHL Network-HD
MLB Network-HD
NBA TV-HD
RFD-HD
WGN America-HD
BBC America-HD
Investigation Discovery-HD
Lifetime Television-HD --- (Coming soon to TWC in San Diego)
truTV-HD --- (Coming soon to TWC in Rochester, NY)
Oxygen-HD --- (Coming soon to TWC in Buffalo, NY)
Jewlery TV-HD --- (Coming soon to TWC in Hawaii)
Chiller-HD --- (Channel Launch TBA)
Sleuth-HD --- (Channel Launch TBA)



Negotiations Known In Progress With TWC

NFL Network-HD



Negotiations Unknown With TWC

Nickelodeon-HD
Spike-HD
County Music Channel-HD
MTV-HD
VH1-HD
Comedy Central-HD
BET Jazz-HD
BET-HD
LOGO-HD
HDNet
HDNet Movies
MTN-HD
TBN-HD
World Fishing Network-HD
Wealth TV-HD
Fuel-HD
Jewlery TV-HD
Fashion TV-HD
Cars.TV-HD
Pets.TV-HD
Comedy.TV-HD
MyDestination.TV-HD
ES.TV-HD
Recipe.TV-HD
NFL Redzone-HD

BTNC-HD --- (Channel Launching in 2009)
Qubo-HD --- (Channel Launching in 2009)
ION Life-HD --- (Channel Launching in 2009)
Fox Soccer Channel-HD --- (Channel Launching in 2009 or 2010)
Fox Reality Channel-HD --- (Channel Launching in 2009 or 2010)
Fox College Sports-HD --- (Channel Launching in 2009 or 2010)
Fox Movie Channel-HD --- (Channel Launching in 2009 or 2010)
Fox Sports En Espanol-HD --- (Channel Launching in 2009 or 2010)
OWN-HD (Discovery Health) --- (Channel Launching in 2010)
Hallmark Channel-HD --- (Channel Launching in 2010)
ShowBeyond-HD --- (Channel Launch TBA)
ShowWomen-HD --- (Channel Launch TBA)
ShowFamilyZone-HD --- (Channel Launch TBA)
ShowNext-HD --- (Channel Launch TBA)
FLIX-HD --- (Channel Launch TBA)
SI TV-HD --- (Channel Launch TBA)
BBN-HD --- (Channel Launch TBA)
Africa Channel-HD --- (Channel Launch TBA)
MTV2-HD --- (Channel Launch Rumored)

Hi, I am moving to Olathe and since they don't offer TWC I guess I will be switching. It looks like the only options are Comcast or Uverse. I have heard that Uverse is inferior to Comcast. I am also considering going with Direct* which I have heard is superior to Comcast for picture quality.

I was wondering if anyone can substantiate these claims since the quality can vary so much depending on where you are. We will be near k/7 k10 in Cedar Creek (near Desoto).

I am looking for the best picture quality. Any suggestions?

Comcast doesn't offer KMCI HD or other yet like ShopNBC and so on but does offer NFL red Zone is SD and not HD yet.
Surewest is also in Olathe.

Your best bet is to call Comcast and ask them and they might tell you and if World of More is coming soon then you could report here.

Surewest? I have never heard of them. Where do they rank in picture quality?

Thanks for the info on KMCI HD. Any idea when or if it will be added?

Hi, I am moving to Olathe and since they don't offer TWC I guess I will be switching. It looks like the only options are Comcast or Uverse. I have heard that Uverse is inferior to Comcast. I am also considering going with Direct* which I have heard is superior to Comcast for picture quality.

I was wondering if anyone can substantiate these claims since the quality can vary so much depending on where you are. We will be near k/7 k10 in Cedar Creek (near Desoto).

I am looking for the best picture quality. Any suggestions?

I'm building in SouthGlen at Cedar Creek right now (moving in near Thanksgiving). I'm very interested to know which service you decide to go with, and why. I had Direct* (but no HD programming) in our previous home on the other side of Olathe, but I hated their receivers, and they screwed up my bill when we canceled, so I'm definitely not giving them any more business. Plus we get big ol' rainstorms that wash out the signal (unlike with Comcast or UVerse or Surewest).

I'm looking for best bang for the buck, as opposed to absolute best picture quality.

September 25, 2009


Time Warner Cable Monthly Programming Notification - OCT 1, 2009



I am writing in our ongoing efforts to keep you apprised of developments affecting the cable television system serving your community.



Time Warner Cable’s agreements with programmers to carry their services routinely expire from time to time. Only in rare circumstances are we unable to renew or extend these agreements. For legal reasons, we are required to inform you that negotiations are currently being held with the following programmers:



The following service additions are planned and will not be accessible on CableCARD-equipped Unidirectional Digital Cable products purchased at retail without additional, two-way capable equipment: Style HD, Weather Channel HD, Crime & Investigation HD, MSNBC HD, WE HD, IFC HD, Fuse HD, TV One.



In addition the following channel changes will occur: G4 will move from ch 216 to 221; BIO will move from ch 217 to 222; BIO HD will move from ch. 1217 to 1222; History International will move from ch 218 to 223. For up-to-date listings of our packages and channels, visit our website at www.timewarnercable.com.



It is our intention to keep you informed of programming changes on an ongoing basis. To that end we have created a page on our cable system website http://www.timewarnercable.com/KansasCity which provides customers with constant updated information.



Of course, if you have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact me at (816) 222-5001 or email me at Dan.Wright@twcable.com.



Sincerely,


Dan Wright, Group VP of Operations

How often did the reduction in signal quality occur? I would also like to know from anyone else who has had direct* what their experience has been like for signal quality. With TWC I had some outages and some instances of intermittent picture but it wasn't anything to steer me away from them.

Thanks for the input. I do appreciate it.

Anyone else with specific experience using Windows Media Center to receive clear QAM channels as it specifically relates to a Surewest (Everest) network and subscription?

I have Surewest basic cable in Shawnee and use Windows 7 Media Center and a Hauppauge 2250 tuner. I think it works great but it would be nice if they'd quit re-arranging the channels! :rolleyes:

When I initially set it up and scanned for channels it only found 1-99 range and no clear QAM. Then I went into the settings for the guide and check marked the clear QAM channels, renaming and editing the listings as I went. Works like a dream. Not the biggest HD lineup around but you can't beat it for the price.

How often did the reduction in signal quality occur?

Only during the heaviest of rainstorms. The kind where, if you were in your car, you would be using the "high" speed for your windshield wipers. When it's really bad, you lose the signal entirely, and get the dreaded blue screen saying "acquiring satellite signal." Sometimes we would still have a picture, but it would stutter and pixelate when the rain got in the way. When the weather was clear, we had a very strong signal on the signal strength meter, so the loss of signal during a rainstorm wasn't due to imprecise aiming of the dish.

I think I'm just ready to try cable again, and get the bundled Internet service and VOIP home phone service. I was an AT&T customer for home phone service and DSL (and they jacked up my final bill as well!), and had Direct* separately.

jedi, I've never had HD cable, but DirecTV's quality and choice of programming are excellent. If your dish is aimed correctly, weather outages occur only during the heaviest of storms, less than 10x per year and only for a few minutes at a time. For redundancy, you could set up an antenna and still receive digital local channels even when the SAT is obscured. That would also allow you to get the subchannels D* doesn't carry, like 9-2, 19-2, 19-3, 29-2, 41-2, and all of the subs for 16 and 50.

Hathaway, I assume the converter box is on a different TV than the 32", otherwise why would you need a converter box if the TV has its own ATSC (digital) tuner?

The antenna you need (and which direction to point it) is dependent on where the towers are from you. You might try tvfool.org and enter your address, then post the reception summary (minus the address) on here so we can help you.

here is the specific information that you may need:
Antenna
Type Call Sign Channel Network City, State Live
Date Compass
Heading Miles
From RF
Channel
* red
uhf KCTV-DT 5.1 CBS KANSAS CITY, MO 74° 35.3 24
* red
uhf WDAF-DT 4.1 FOX KANSAS CITY, MO 73° 34.7 34
* blue
uhf KMCI-DT 38.1 IND LAWRENCE, KS 84° 37.1 41
* blue
uhf KCPT-DT 19.1 PBS KANSAS CITY, MO 74° 40.9 18

uhf KCWE-DT 29.1 CW KANSAS CITY, MO 73° 39.0 31
uhf KMBC-DT 9.1 ABC KANSAS CITY, MO 73° 39.0 29
* blue
uhf KPXE-DT 50.1 ION KANSAS CITY, MO 80° 38.4 51
* blue
vhf KTWU-DT 11.1 PBS TOPEKA, KS 282° 30.0 11
* blue
uhf KSHB-DT 41.1 NBC KANSAS CITY, MO 84° 37.1 42
* blue
uhf KSMO-DT 62.1 MNT KANSAS CITY, MO 74° 41.4 47

the converter box I have is a Digital Stream (radio shack) and when I was at a previous address the converter box picked up 11-1-11-3 and the 32' picked up 11-1,-2,3 and 13-1 and 13-2. the converter box signal strength is about 40-50% and I had to move the antenna about couple of feet away from the converter box.

the 32 inch television however, will like get 4-1, 5-1 or 9-1 and 9-2 and so on and so fourth and in a previous location it picked up 11-1, 11-2 and 11-3 just perfectly and sometimes 13-1 and 13-2. by the way, is Lawrence in the Kansas City Metro DMA area for tv or Topeka???

here is the specific information that you may need:
Antenna
Type Call Sign Channel Network City, State Live
Date Compass
Heading Miles
From RF
Channel
* red
uhf KCTV-DT 5.1 CBS KANSAS CITY, MO 74° 35.3 24
* red
uhf WDAF-DT 4.1 FOX KANSAS CITY, MO 73° 34.7 34
* blue
uhf KMCI-DT 38.1 IND LAWRENCE, KS 84° 37.1 41
* blue
uhf KCPT-DT 19.1 PBS KANSAS CITY, MO 74° 40.9 18

uhf KCWE-DT 29.1 CW KANSAS CITY, MO 73° 39.0 31
uhf KMBC-DT 9.1 ABC KANSAS CITY, MO 73° 39.0 29
* blue
uhf KPXE-DT 50.1 ION KANSAS CITY, MO 80° 38.4 51
* blue
vhf KTWU-DT 11.1 PBS TOPEKA, KS 282° 30.0 11
* blue
uhf KSHB-DT 41.1 NBC KANSAS CITY, MO 84° 37.1 42
* blue
uhf KSMO-DT 62.1 MNT KANSAS CITY, MO 74° 41.4 47

the converter box I have is a Digital Stream (radio shack) and when I was at a previous address the converter box picked up 11-1-11-3 and the 32' picked up 11-1,-2,3 and 13-1 and 13-2. the converter box signal strength is about 40-50% and I had to move the antenna about couple of feet away from the converter box.

the 32 inch television however, will like get 4-1, 5-1 or 9-1 and 9-2 and so on and so fourth and in a previous location it picked up 11-1, 11-2 and 11-3 just perfectly and sometimes 13-1 and 13-2. by the way, is Lawrence in the Kansas City Metro DMA area for tv or Topeka???

Lawrence is in the Kansas City DMA even though you can get most Topeka Stations Stronger. I can get most KC stations though pretty well 4,5,9,19,29. 38,41,50,62 are hard to get in but hopefully after 38, 41 upgrade though I would be able to get them better but nope. It's all about how you aim your antenna and what type you have. I have an amplified antenna and helps alot!

Comcast NFL Red Zone preview starting on 10-4 and 182 to be annouced NFL Red Zone HD and NHL Network in HD to because the season starts today but not here.

NFL Red Zone preview starting on 10-4 and hopefully 182 NFL Red Zone HD the next channel to be added is added by that time and NHL Network in HD to because the season starts on Friday.

which provider(s)?

the converter box I have is a Digital Stream (radio shack) and when I was at a previous address the converter box picked up 11-1-11-3 and the 32' picked up 11-1,-2,3 and 13-1 and 13-2. the converter box signal strength is about 40-50% and I had to move the antenna about couple of feet away from the converter box.

the 32 inch television however, will like get 4-1, 5-1 or 9-1 and 9-2 and so on and so fourth and in a previous location it picked up 11-1, 11-2 and 11-3 just perfectly and sometimes 13-1 and 13-2. by the way, is Lawrence in the Kansas City Metro DMA area for tv or Topeka???

You would do well with an amplified antenna for both the converter box and the 32". There may be differences in the topography between your last location and your current one, such as tall buildings or hills in the line of sight, or interference from other electrical devices. Radio Shack or Wal-Mart or others will allow you to return the antenna if you're not satisfied. Also, 11 and 13 went from being UHF like the KC stations to VHF (needing rabbit ears) in the digital transition. I'm not sure how that lines up time-wise with your move.

Lawrence is a good place to be for TV signal variety, IF you're not in a hole. Keep trying and good luck.

Lawrence is in the Kansas City DMA even though you can get most Topeka Stations Stronger. I can get most KC stations though pretty well 4,5,9,19,29. 38,41,50,62 are hard to get in but hopefully after 38, 41 upgrade though I would be able to get them better but nope. It's all about how you aim your antenna and what type you have. I have an amplified antenna and helps alot!


it seems to make sense after realizing the 32 inch tv that I had 4,5,9,16,19,29,38,41,50,62 when I was living at an previous address that I got those channels at 100% percent without an amplified antenna. now its 40 or 50% signal. what amplified antenna do you recommend, because I have a radioshack amplified antenna and I used it on the 32 inch and it picked up most of the channels.

about the converter box, I have the converter box hooked to a Sanyo 19 inch television and it gets all of the Kansas City channels fine (with re adjustment done to it recently) I had to moved the antenna away from the television and converter box about 12 inches when the converter box more recently.

any recommendations for an amplified antenna on a 32 inch TV

I'd get one with both a loop and rabbit ears, if you want to get Topeka stations 11 and 13. Make sure it's amplified (can plug in power) and adjustable amplification would be great. I have a Radio Shack programmable antenna that looks like a charcoal USS Enterprise that works pretty well... it would allow you to change the focus from KC to Topeka with the press of a remote button, but it's pretty pricey (over $50).

September 25, 2009
Time Warner Cable Monthly Programming Notification - OCT 1, 2009
...
The following service additions are planned and will not be accessible on CableCARD-equipped Unidirectional Digital Cable products purchased at retail without additional, two-way capable equipment: Style HD, Weather Channel HD, Crime & Investigation HD, MSNBC HD, WE HD, IFC HD, Fuse HD, TV One.
...
Sincerely,
Dan Wright, Group VP of Operations

According to this, the new channels should be available today. Anyone at home have the ability to check and see if they have showed up yet?

http://newspaperads.kansascity.com/ROP/ads.aspx?advid=54277&adid=8389895 Offically available on 11-1-09. Free Preview more then one week.
It also says more HD programming maybe more HD channels on that date for Comcast but we haven't got anything in the Mail on World of More yet. 496-500 and 596-600 now say Reserved.
It is working now 182 and 925 is back to normal.

http://newspaperads.kansascity.com/ROP/ads.aspx?advid=54277&adid=8389895 Offically available on 11-1-09. Free Preview more then one week. It also says more HD programming maybe more HD channels on that date for Comcast but we haven't got anything in the Mail on World of More yet. 496-500 and 596-600 now say Reserved.

As of 12:20 PM, Ch. 182 is still not active. What a bunch of f***ing liars (not you mg, but Comcast). When I called to find out what was going on, they couldn't find my account to check if I had the Sports and Entertainment package (which I do) and to see if 182 and 266 were supposed to be active. You'd think after being a customer of theirs for 16 yesrs that they'd have my info in their system.

Did anyone else have reception problems in the middle of the Chiefs game Sunday? WDAF DT 4.1 went to SD and my reception got worse, then improved when they went back to HD. It also screwed up my DVR recording of the game and caused me to miss the 4th quarter (the only good one for the Chiefs).

182 is back and is tells us what it is called know so one more HD Channel in the HD Channel Listing.
Lots of Comcast are doing World of More but ours doesn't want to yet so what gives.

Did anyone else have reception problems in the middle of the Chiefs game Sunday? WDAF DT 4.1 went to SD and my reception got worse, then improved when they went back to HD. It also screwed up my DVR recording of the game and caused me to miss the 4th quarter (the only good one for the Chiefs).

It is probably a "Solar outage" issue. Twice a year, the sun passes behind the satelites in the Clark belt above the earth. It causes the signal to fade for about 5 to 10 min. Sometime the networks will provide backup feeds of programs, but I guess it can get expensive for all the games from 12 to 3 on a sunday afternoon.

Don H.

okay, anyone on here have just road runner highspeed internet from twc? I just want to know what kind of channels you are getting using digital box. i would like to compare with what im getting

You'd think after being a customer of theirs for 16 yesrs that they'd have my info in their system.

I'd be willing to bet they have your information when it is time to send you the bill!:D

It is probably a "Solar outage" issue. Twice a year, the sun passes behind the satelites in the Clark belt above the earth. It causes the signal to fade for about 5 to 10 min. Sometime the networks will provide backup feeds of programs, but I guess it can get expensive for all the games from 12 to 3 on a sunday afternoon.

Don H.


Actually it is the "Clarke" belt, as in Arthur C. Clarke the science fiction author. He published a paper in 1945 in which he envisioned that someday "rocket stations" as "Extra-Terrestrial Relays" could provide "worldwide radio coverage". So the geo-stationary orbit location of 22,236 miles above the equator is sometimes know as the "Clarke Belt" to honor this vision. And since the sun crosses the equator at the Autumnal and Vernal equinox each year, at about noon (standard time, not daylight saving time) the receiving satellite dish is looking directly at the sun whose enormous energy overwhelms the relatively small energy from the satellite. As stated, the phenomena only lasts for a very few minutes.
The networks always provide a second path that has the same program as the main path, although apparently not all networks provide HD on both paths. CBS for one always provides nothing but HD, all the SD paths have been turned off.
Class dismissed, thanks

Thank you. Although, I don't think this was that. I think something hit WDAF's transmitter, which is a terrestrial signal. Since I time-shifted the game, I had no way to know exactly, but it appeared that my OTA tuner in my DVR lost 4-1 for some time or was certainly having more difficulty. That's why I posed the question, thinking someone on this board was also watching the Chiefs Sunday. If network FOX was having an issue as you surmise, there probably would have been a "Technical Difficulties" rolling message from WDAF.

okay, anyone on here have just road runner highspeed internet from twc? I just want to know what kind of channels you are getting using digital box. i would like to compare with what im getting

I'm confused...Do you have a digital cable box even though you don't have tv services?

The key world in here is Metro Sports 2 but got to know if Comcast is going to added it and what's going to be on it.

October 9, 2009



Time Warner Cable Programming Notification - OCT 9, 2009



I am writing in our ongoing efforts to keep you apprised of developments affecting the cable television system serving your community.



Time Warner Cable’s agreements with programmers to carry their services routinely expire from time to time. Only in rare circumstances are we unable to renew or extend these agreements. For legal reasons, we are required to inform you that negotiations are currently being held with the following programmers:



At Time Warner Cable, from time to time we make certain changes in the services we offer and the following changes are planned: On or after November 9th, G4 moves from ch. 216 to ch. 239; Biography from ch. 217 to ch. 237, History International from ch. 218 to ch. 238. In addition, the following service addition is planned on or after November 28th: Metro Sports 2 to be added on channel 222 and will not be accessible on CableCARD-equipped Unidirectional Digital Cable products purchased at retail without additional, two-way capable equipment.



It is our intention to keep you informed of programming changes on an ongoing basis. To that end we have created a page on our cable system website http://www.timewarnercable.com/KansasCity which provides customers with constant updated information.



Of course, if you have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact me at (816) 222-5001 or email me at Dan.Wright@twcable.com.



Sincerely,



Dan Wright, Group VP of Operations

I have TWC and I am curious why Live with Regis and Kelly is the only show not in HD on KCTV5? is it HD over the air? Or on any other cable providers? I heard on the show that they record it in HD

No Metro Sports 2.

I have TWC and I am curious why Live with Regis and Kelly is the only show not in HD on KCTV5? is it HD over the air? Or on any other cable providers? I heard on the show that they record it in HD

Well actually there are many shows on KCTV not aired in HD. The vast majority of HD content is provided live via CBS. The chosen few non-CBS fed programs to air in HD are those that can be tape delayed and prepped for air easily. The R&K feed at 8am central time is not tape delayed since there is simply not enough time to rewind and prep the tape for air in 90 seconds.

Thank you. Although, I don't think this was that. I think something hit WDAF's transmitter, which is a terrestrial signal. Since I time-shifted the game, I had no way to know exactly, but it appeared that my OTA tuner in my DVR lost 4-1 for some time or was certainly having more difficulty. That's why I posed the question, thinking someone on this board was also watching the Chiefs Sunday. If network FOX was having an issue as you surmise, there probably would have been a "Technical Difficulties" rolling message from WDAF.

Well actually I was watching, and it was indeed a routine "sun outage" as previously described. They lost the signal, switched to an SD backup, and restored the HD feed when it again became available. The was no loss of the OTA signal at all. Your DVR must have had a different issue. I watch only OTA, I don't have any other TV sources.

October 22, 2009

New HD Channels added



QVC HD Ch. 1022

G4 HD Ch. 1216
____________________________________________________


October 21, 2009

New HD Channels added



Headline News HD Ch. 1043

E! HD Ch. 1053
____________________________________________________


October 20, 2009

New HD Channels added



AMC HD Ch. 1072

Turner Classic Movies HD Ch. 1071

Hi all,

I just joined this forum, hope I can ask a question of the locals....we just started up HD service via Comcast three weeks ago or so here in Lee's Summit. I've done a search of this thread, but couldn't find an answer.....I have two of the latest Motorola DCX3200 boxes for HD.

WDAF-Fox is on 234. I do not get this channel, instead, I get the "this station will be available shortly" message. What gives? We wanted to watch the Angels-Yankees game tonight in HD and there was no service, had to watch it in SD (ugh) on Channel 6. Is this a known problem? All of the other HD channels that Comcast offers, we seem to get those no problem (though I haven't checked EVERY single one yet). All of the other KC local channels are on their HD station just fine.

I called the Comcast "tech support" number and did the unplug, reboot, send new signal game. No change in availability.

I have read in other posts that WDAF does not do HD broadcasting of local programming, but the ball game is a national Fox feed. And after the game, for the local news, the station 234 is still out, I would think it would at least broadcast in SD instead of being totally off-the-air.

So is this a Comcast service problem? I'd like to know before calling out a technician.

Thanks for your response in advance!

Yes the Game was showing in HD at English Gardens at S. Darnell Street in Olathe but was going back in forth and forth. The other's you could have choosed from have more HD then Comcast at the moment.

Good evening all,
I'm thinking of purchasing an HDHomeRun (digital dual-tuner) and was wondering if I can get unencrypted QAM from the coax cable that is currently connected to my PC (dual NTSC tuner). Using the HDHomeRun you can either use it for OTA or for unencrypted QAM.

Since I live in an apartment I was thinking the QAM would be the better choice, but I'm unsure if I will/can receive those channels.

In the home theater we're using a SA 8300HDC if that makes a difference. I would *think* we could get the QAM channels from the cable that is currently connected to the NTSC tuner in our PC, but just wanted to make sure.

Cable provider - TWC

Thanks in advance,
Skid

Good evening all,
I'm thinking of purchasing an HDHomeRun (digital dual-tuner) and was wondering if I can get unencrypted QAM from the coax cable that is currently connected to my PC (dual NTSC tuner). Using the HDHomeRun you can either use it for OTA or for unencrypted QAM.

Since I live in an apartment I was thinking the QAM would be the better choice, but I'm unsure if I will/can receive those channels.

In the home theater we're using a SA 8300HDC if that makes a difference. I would *think* we could get the QAM channels from the cable that is currently connected to the NTSC tuner in our PC, but just wanted to make sure.

Thanks in advance,
Skid

It would help to know your provider. TWC, Surewest, uverse, comcast?

It would help to know your provider. TWC, Surewest, uverse, comcast?

What an absolute stupid omission on my part.
TWC

Skid

What an absolute stupid omission on my part.
TWC

Skid

Your going to get pretty much the locals/OTA channels. If you can look at surewest. You can pick up all basic HD tv channels via QAM.

Check here for more into:

http://www.silicondust.com/hdhomerun/channels_us

~Mitchell

http://www.mediaweek.com/mw/content_display/news/local-broadcast/e3i18f9fdff77fbe360c575973113dc907b maybe KC.
Noticed just before 10pm last night 292-Halogen a new Channel so what's next another Channel using a Science word other then Oxygen and it's by the Church Channels not by like Current TV or Fine Living or so on.

Surewest folks -

I'm continuing to think over a move from TWC to Surewest to take advantage of the availability of clear QAM channels that aren't switched (like TWC's SDV). My question is this: What is the basic subscription level needed to get clear digital QAM channels (including the HD Tier channels) into my home and can I do it w/o a set top box?

Thanks in advance,
Jon

Surewest folks -

I'm continuing to think over a move from TWC to Surewest to take advantage of the availability of clear QAM channels that aren't switched (like TWC's SDV). My question is this: What is the basic subscription level needed to get clear digital QAM channels (including the HD Tier channels) into my home and can I do it w/o a set top box?

Thanks in advance,
Jon

I have Digital Cable and pay for the HD-STB for $5.00. I am not sure if you can get just basic cabled (with no stb) and still get the qam channels or not.

Would be worth a shot.

~Mitchell

Has anyone seen any Samsung DVR's in KC yet for Time Warner?

If so, any word on the HD capacity?

Thanks!

I have Digital Cable and pay for the HD-STB for $5.00. I am not sure if you can get just basic cabled (with no stb) and still get the qam channels or not.

Would be worth a shot.

~Mitchell

Well I just took my box and returned it. Only stations I dont get via Clear QAM is:
Golf HD
CNN HD
TNT HD
TBS HD

Its sucks I cant get these stations w/o a box but these are not worth $5/mo to me. TNT and TBS are hardly HD, Golf dont watch but CNN would be nice.

I wish a Surewest Employee would say why i cant get these. Calling their support number leads me to a typical idiot that doesn't understand the diff between analog and digital.

~Mitchell

Overnight Comcast users can't use Phone or Internet because upgrading it to maybe DSCS 3.0 but Video menaing TV service will still be working. I got the Message on my Answering Machine about 12:39pm today.

Comcast and Yellow Pages is happening meaning just another Interactive TV option that Comcast here could add.

I have Digital Cable and pay for the HD-STB for $5.00. I am not sure if you can get just basic cabled (with no stb) and still get the qam channels or not.

Would be worth a shot.

~Mitchell

I pull in the clear QAM HD's though my Hauppage card (no big screen yet). I don't get ESPNU and Fox Business though my basic package, so getting them free through clear Qam is nice. I attached a pic of what I pull in. "This", the PBS 2 &3, weather, and music stations aren't labeled. I'm not familier with TW on the QAM front, but I thought they had a better regular HD package at some point. I guess it depends on what's important to you. I'm still miffed at TW because they gouged me before Everest rolled into my neighborhood.




I scanned Surewest/Everest and I can't find http://bigowen.com/qam.JPG

We are launching the new local shopping show -- 60 minute show -- on Time
Warner Channel 4, Tues/ Wed at 10:30pm, and Sat. at 2:30pm, as well as on HSTV
SureWest Ch.7, seven days a week, three times a day. It will focus on
savings from local merchants and services and at subpublications.com
11/25/09

At this time, we do not have airings on Comcast.

Well, I did a test this morning trying to sort something out for my tuner.. I have Surewest, but only the cable modem (internet) as I subscribe to DirectTV.. sure enough, my HVR-1850 picked up 96 QAM channels, and while I didn't take time to identify all, I know ABC-Fam, Disney, DisneyXD, ESPN, Bravo etc. were in the mix, from what I flipped through.

Good find, considering I pay $0 for cable services.

question for anyone: is KCTV5 (5-2) still getting .2 network by chance, because I am not seen it when I did a rescan with my 32' television set and there is no 5-2 and its past october 1st, is engineering responsible for this subchannel launch or not???

http://columbus.bizjournals.com/columbus/stories/2009/03/02/story11.html would have to ask KCTV5 it because haven't seen it yet or even RTV,Universal Sports,24/7 Local News Channel or so on yet to. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/.2_Network.

http://newspaperads.kansascity.com/ROP/ads.aspx?advid=54277&adid=8582748 Here's a Comcast cahnge coming up maybe also will be moved to the Digital Side.

Anyone else missing some KC channels lately OTA? Here in Shawnee, KS KMBC-TV 9.1, 9.2 and KCWE-TV 29.1, 29.2 do not come in. All the neighbors have cable and all still have these channels. I have rescanned our Digital-Tuner TVs and the ones that have converter boxes with no luck. Have checked our chimney mounted antenna, have not climbed up there with it because of the weather, and there is zero damage. Everything appears straight and the entire thing has not moved. Any help would be great.

Spleen, I have two theories about your loss of the Hearst-Argyle stations:

1. You were benefitting from tropo ducting during the warmer season. Signals travel better in warm, humid air. I have a set-top antenna that can pick up KC stations 60+ miles away in the summer, but don't bother in the winter. You are much closer than I, though, and you have an aerial antenna, so this shouldn't be as big a factor, which leads me to the other, better explanation...

2. Some tree or trees that were hiding some multipath have lost their foliage, meaning a secondary signal that bounces off of a building or a water tower is now confusing your tuner with a second, delayed signal. ATSC (digital) signals are more susceptible to multipath than analog, which would have just shown a ghost image. You might need to switch to a more directional antenna...? Being in Shawnee, all of the signals are generally east of you.

Maybe spoke too soon.. tonight I'm not pulling in anything on QAM.. totally dead.. (regular TV shows, but QAM on Surewest dead like doornail ;(

Somebody might call Comcast and find out when going to be fixed and see if it's going to be in HD,KMCI HD and other changes coming up.
http://www.silicondust.com/hdhomerun/lineup_web/US:66062#lineup_1190355 Some unknown's for Comcast Olathe.

Anybody on Comcast receiving 925 because it's not working at my place?

All channel 925 shows is a black screen with a line in small font at the top of the screen stating "End of slide show; click for exit."

Anyone know what the Time Warner December 2nd box upgrade is about? We got a warning phone call that it will be doing multiple reboots and to not turn it off. Odd since they don't normally send out warnings when they upgrade the boxes.

What's the story?

Anyone know what the Time Warner December 2nd box upgrade is about? We got a warning phone call that it will be doing multiple reboots and to not turn it off. Odd since they don't normally send out warnings when they upgrade the boxes.

What's the story?

Word is, TWC will be adding many more HD channels by end of year. This might the the upgrade prepping for it. Hopefully the new channels appear with the upgrade.

Got a new Lineup Card in the Mail today but nothing that says about World of More but on 1-16-10 Bloomberg News,PBS Sprout,Hallmark Movie Channel,G4,History International,BIO and CSPN3 will be on Digital Starter Tier.

Anyone know what the Time Warner December 2nd box upgrade is about? We got a warning phone call that it will be doing multiple reboots and to not turn it off. Odd since they don't normally send out warnings when they upgrade the boxes.

What's the story?

Mine got it last night, now ODN version is 3.1.3_2. Didn't know to check for new channels though:( I also wonder if this means that the newer Samsung boxes will be available in KC soon?

I haven't noticed any new channels, but they did move G4 and Biography on both the SD and HD tiers.

And is it my imagination, or did the program descriptions in the guide improve dramatically sometime in the last week?

I haven't noticed any new channels, but they did move G4 and Biography on both the SD and HD tiers.

And is it my imagination, or did the program descriptions in the guide improve dramatically sometime in the last week?

I have noticed the digital tier channels are rendering color different. Less saturated, more accurate it seems. At least on our non-DVR HD box that is the case. So, maybe big things under the hood? No new channels from what I can tell.