Did anyone watch Modern Family on ABC Wednesday night? I recorded it to my DVR and about 2 minutes in the audio went all wonkey. I continued to have the effects playing in most of the speakers, but the dialog disappeared. I assume just the center channel information was gone. Anyone else have this happen? Mine started working after the first set of commercials. I watched it on DVR. At first I gave up, thinking it was toast. Almost deleted it. But then I tried fast forward to the first commercials, and it worked. This show is pretty funny.

I have an analog DVD recorder too as well as a rented DVR from Comcast. Although I can't record the digital channels off Comcast on the DVD, I can record programs on the DVR and then transfer them to the DVDR, either to the hard drive or a DVD-R. I use the analog audio and video (SVHS) outputs on the DVR. Editing is pretty easy on the DVDR, so I'm able to take out commercials or just anything I don't want. I have separate antenna cables to the DVR and DVD with a line amplifier to maintain signal. I've never had a problem doing this. I've even transferred HD programs from the DVR with no problem. Of course the HD is now SD, but at least its something I can retain. I've also been able to transfer old video tapes this way and convert into DVD format.

Playing with my Comcast Box (no DVR) last night, I noticed it had an on screen menu with an "R" option to record via timer to a VHS, and I also assume to a DVD-R. If my understanding is correct, I can use the onscreen TV-Guide, and up to 3 days ahead select the program, and the STB will automatically turn to that station, so if I have my DVD-R set to record at that time (either from Channel 3, or line in source, I forget how mine is wired), it should record any channel just fine? Will this function also turn on the STB at the correct time if I normally keep it off? What about changing channels if I select multiple programs? Seems like I still can use my analog tuning DVD-R to record rather than rent a DVR, albeit a bit more complex....

Is anyone in 98033 seeing the new HD channels yet? I have been seeing the analogs disappearing from my Media Center, so the transition is definitely underway, but no sign of the new HD yet...

Is anyone in 98033 seeing the new HD channels yet? I have been seeing the analogs disappearing from my Media Center, so the transition is definitely underway, but no sign of the new HD yet...
The same thing is happening in Woodinville. The HD channels are supposed to come on November 3rd, per the Times public announcement, Kirkland WA-0310 as well as other northeast King County areas.

Does anyone know if Comcast is planning on providing TBS-HD for the MLB playoffs? If so, what channel?

Playing with my Comcast Box (no DVR) last night, I noticed it had an on screen menu with an "R" option to record via timer to a VHS, and I also assume to a DVD-R. If my understanding is correct, I can use the onscreen TV-Guide, and up to 3 days ahead select the program, and the STB will automatically turn to that station, so if I have my DVD-R set to record at that time (either from Channel 3, or line in source, I forget how mine is wired), it should record any channel just fine? Will this function also turn on the STB at the correct time if I normally keep it off? What about changing channels if I select multiple programs? Seems like I still can use my analog tuning DVD-R to record rather than rent a DVR, albeit a bit more complex....

Yes. I just noticed that yesterday and it worked ok for me. I marked a program for recording and then turned the Motorola top box off. Then it automatically turned on with the right channel at that time. Only downside is that it turns on exactly when the program starts so potentially you could lose few seconds of the beginning.

I use a splitter and for channels 1-29 I use regular antenna input for timer recording. For channels higher I mark the program with the Motorola and then on the DVD recorder I choose line input which comes from the Motorola box.

I had to swap out my DVR and Comcast replaced it with the new DCX3400

It came with a new remote and I had to figure out how to program the 30 second skip again. This may have been posted before but I thought it would be worth posting again.


I would like to thank vickyg2003 a forum regular over at JP1 Remotes as well as Rob for directing me to the forums.

1)Select Aux
2) Hold setup 2 flashes
3) type 01376 2 flashes

1) select Aux button
2) Hold SETUP, 2 flashes
3) Type 994, 2 flashes
4) Tap SETUP
4) Enter the EFC 00173
5) Tap the button to be programmed [Cable][triangle], 2 flashes

Make sure on step 5 you hit cable button first before the triangle button. Again all credit goes to vicky over at JP1. Here is the original post



Now if I could figure out how to dim the digital display. It is really bright

Does anyone know if Comcast is planning on providing TBS-HD for the MLB playoffs? If so, what channel?

I'd love to know the answer to this too, but I'd bet almost anything the answer is no. This is the third year the playoffs have been on TBS. It's especially annoying because just the other day, I saw an ad for the playoffs, "on TBS HD with Comcast," and yet the actual channel is nowhere to be seen. Thanks for nothing Comcast. It's Comcastic!

I'd love to know the answer to this too, but I'd bet almost anything the answer is no. This is the third year the playoffs have been on TBS. It's especially annoying because just the other day, I saw an ad for the playoffs, "on TBS HD with Comcast," and yet the actual channel is nowhere to be seen. Thanks for nothing Comcast. It's Comcastic!

Unless I'm missing something, TBS is only available here (Seattle - 98103) in SD (on 55). Supposedly, TBS HD will eventually be available on 664 - but probably not until after the playoffs are over, by which time no one will be interested in it anymore. Comcastic indeed... :rolleyes:

I had to swap out my DVR and Comcast replaced it with the new DCX3400....

Now if I could figure out how to dim the digital display. It is really bright

Duct tape!
sam

TBS HD is already on channel 664 in the all-digital areas. Everyone will get it as their areas go through the conversion process.

Unless I'm missing something, TBS is only available here (Seattle - 98103) in SD (on 55). Supposedly, TBS HD will eventually be available on 664 - but probably not until after the playoffs are over, by which time no one will be interested in it anymore. Comcastic indeed... :rolleyes:I'm getting 664 right now. Federal Way area.

Does anybody have any idea if there's a DVR that allows external hard drives? I know the Motorola 6416 has that eSATA connection, but does it work?

Does anybody have any idea if there's a DVR that allows external hard drives? I know the Motorola 6416 has that eSATA connection, but does it work?No, the eSATA port does not work - likewise, USB. The Guide software does not support external drives.

AFAIK, only the Tivo supports an external drive. The Cisco/Scientific Atlanta 8300 may, but I don't think Comcast uses that box in this area.

I have read that the Motorola DVRs may never support external drives because of encryption requirements that the MPAA and other content providers insist on.

...The Cisco/Scientific Atlanta 8300 may, but I don't think Comcast uses that box in this area.
...

It does, and they don't use it here.

Does anybody have any idea if there's a DVR that allows external hard drives? I know the Motorola 6416 has that eSATA connection, but does it work?

TiVo!

I believe Moxi supports external drives too

I've noticed that my signal strength has dropped about 10% in the last few weeks. Comcast is coming out this afternoon to poke at it.

I've seen 'termination caps' for unused coax outlets for sale at places like Radio Shack. We've got cable TV coax spread throughout our house, but we're only using one outlet; hence we've got a lot of unnecessary splitters potentially degrading the signal. Would those caps actually do anything useful for my signal strength, or are they just decorative? Has anyone else had experience with them?

Thanks for all your effusive advice!

I believe Moxi supports external drives too

Correct, up to a 6TB+ RAID drive / on the eSATA LaCie enclosure for example.

Wow! That's making me wonder about those external hard drives now! Like I said before, I keep an eye on this blog for some friends (because I can understand what you guys are saying ... thanks, by the way).

My cable company (Wave Broadband) apparently has a new digital converter coming out in 2010 that will allow the use of external hard drives via USB. How? I don't know. But, that's why I was asking ... mainly for a friend. Thanks again.

Back with Comcast after year of Fios. Comcast gave me better deal plus it is good to see Comcast is adding whole bunch of HD channels.

Is there ETA when all channels will be added?

Back with Comcast after year of Fios. Comcast gave me better deal plus it is good to see Comcast is adding whole bunch of HD channels.

Is there ETA when all channels will be added?
Depends on where you live. I'm in Sammamish and we got them a few months back. Supposedly all of the Seattle region by end of year i think.

Back with Comcast after year of Fios. Comcast gave me better deal...Is there any truth to the stories of asking each company for the 'retention' department to get deals from either - just for threatening to switch providers?

Is there any truth to the stories of asking each company for the 'retention' department to get deals from either - just for threatening to switch providers?

A guy from the Comcast "survey team" told me to do just that when he knocked on my door about 10 days ago. They have some sort of outreach program to try and stem the tide of exiting customers. I have been too busy lately to talk to the Retention Dept. but may get to it soon.

A guy from the Comcast "survey team" told me to do just that when he knocked on my door about 10 days ago.

Since my TV was under my roomate's name and Internet was under mine (Comcast Internet came a few years later) the "survey team" were able to consolidate the two under my name by canceling the cable tv and restarting bundled service with my Internet on a special six-month deal at half-off.

Depends on where you live. I'm in Sammamish and we got them a few months back. Supposedly all of the Seattle region by end of year i think.

I'm in redmond...Also Is there HD channel for Red zone?

Is there any truth to the stories of asking each company for the 'retention' department to get deals from either - just for threatening to switch providers?

That's what I did called both retention departments and Comcast gave me better deal than Fios. Another plus point is comcast adding all the new hd channels.

...Is there HD channel for Red zone?

Not in this area.

That's what I did called both retention departments and Comcast gave me better deal than Fios. Another plus point is comcast adding all the new hd channels.

so do you just call the regular 1-800 number and ask to speak with the retention dept, or is there a special direct number?

Yes, call the 1-800 line and ask for retention department.

That's what I did called both retention departments and Comcast gave me better deal than Fios. Another plus point is comcast adding all the new hd channels.At this point, I have both Comcast and FIOS TV (lazy - have to cancel Comcast).

Always subjective, but I find the PQ much, much better on FIOS and the channel line up is about the same. The FIOS guide simply blows Comcast out of the water.

Always subjective, but I find the PQ much, much better on FIOS and the channel line up is about the same.

Comcast compresses the signal more than Verizon, which leads to degradation. What is subjective is how that degradation is perceived. Some folks might not notice or care; others will find the FiOS picture to be better to varying degrees.

Around Seattle, and assuming the full set of post-reclamation channels on your Comcast system, here are the HD channels you get on Comcast but not FiOS (not including sports channels, which I don't care about):

Encore, CBUT, Style, E!, MSNBC, Cartoon, BET, TV One, G4, TCM, TruTV

Here are the HD channels you get on FiOS but not Comcast (again, ex-sports):

HDNet, HDNet Movies, MAVTV, Smithsonian, Wealth TV, WGN

(Plus 6 ".TV" channels that are basically worthless, not the least reason for which is that there's no reliable guide data for them.)

Comcast compresses the signal more than Verizon, which leads to degradation. What is subjective is how that degradation is perceived. Some folks might not notice or care; others will find the FiOS picture to be better to varying degrees.

Around Seattle, and assuming the full set of post-reclamation channels on your Comcast system, here are the HD channels you get on Comcast but not FiOS (not including sports channels, which I don't care about):

Encore, CBUT, Style, E!, MSNBC, Cartoon, BET, TV One, G4, TCM, TruTV

Here are the HD channels you get on FiOS but not Comcast (again, ex-sports):

HDNet, HDNet Movies, MAVTV, Smithsonian, Wealth TV, WGN

(Plus 6 ".TV" channels that are basically worthless, not the least reason for which is that there's no reliable guide data for them.)

I feel Verizon has started to compress too as i have seen pq degrade from last year. Also you have to understand lot of channel's pq is really bad even they claim it is HD. Like MAVTV's PQ is really bad for some shows and .TV channels are worthless channels and I don't know why Verizon added em.

I feel Verizon has started to compress too as i have seen pq degrade from last year.

I have not seen any commentary to corroborate that, but as I just switched from Comcast a few weeks ago, I cannot say. I find the picture quality on FiOS superior to Comcast on a wide variety of channels, and Comcast's HD channel list is not compellingly better than Verizon's.

Also because the FiOS technology is superior I also have none of the signal quality issues I had with Comcast.

For other people, cost and pure channel count are the important factors. I say choice is good :).

I find the picture quality on FiOS superior to Comcast on a wide variety of channels.I think the picture quality on anything other than Comcast is better, LOL! I've got NFL Network HD to prove that! Man, it's amazing!

Is there any reason to swap out my DVR to the DCX3400? Currently I have no HDMI handshake issues. Is there an upgrade in picture quality?

Is there any reason to swap out my DVR to the DCX3400? Currently I have no HDMI handshake issues. Is their an upgrade in picture quality?The biggest reason to swap DVRs is to get a bigger hard drive. The DCX-3400 I picked up in Redmond has a 250GB drive and holds over 30 hours of HD content. There is also a 320GB version, although I don't recall anyone here posting that they have picked one up.

Is there any reason to swap out my DVR to the DCX3400? Currently I have no HDMI handshake issues. Is their an upgrade in picture quality?

Yes, the PQ is slightly better. I have both the DCH3416 and the DCX3425 and can do a side by side comparison (not blind though so my observations are subjective). There is one other thing that I really like about the DCX is you can get native output of 480i, 720P and 1080i. It can actually output any native format but that's all you'll get from cable at thiis time.

The biggest reason to swap DVRs is to get a bigger hard drive. The DCX-3400 I picked up in Redmond has a 250GB drive and holds over 30 hours of HD content. There is also a 320GB version, although I don't recall anyone here posting that they have picked one up. How do you go about switching HD DVR's. I know that as of last year, they were not giving out the HD DVR boxes at their retail locations. You had to arrange for a Comcast rep to come over and swap it out. Most of the simpler boxes they were able to swap out on the spot.

How do you go about switching HD DVR's. I know that as of last year, they were not giving out the HD DVR boxes at their retail locations. You had to arrange for a Comcast rep to come over and swap it out. Most of the simpler boxes they were able to swap out on the spot. They are now. Just walk in with your old box and ask for a new one. Problem is it's a hit or miss on the new boxes as they don't always have them in stock (Tacoma anyway). I had to go back a couple of times to get one switched. I liked the new box so much I tried to switch out my second DVR but they were out of stock again. So I'll keep going back till I get one.

Comcast compresses the signal more than Verizon, which leads to degradation. What is subjective is how that degradation is perceived. Some folks might not notice or care; others will find the FiOS picture to be better to varying degrees.

Around Seattle, and assuming the full set of post-reclamation channels on your Comcast system, here are the HD channels you get on Comcast but not FiOS (not including sports channels, which I don't care about):

Encore, CBUT, Style, E!, MSNBC, Cartoon, BET, TV One, G4, TCM, TruTV

Here are the HD channels you get on FiOS but not Comcast (again, ex-sports):

HDNet, HDNet Movies, MAVTV, Smithsonian, Wealth TV, WGN

(Plus 6 ".TV" channels that are basically worthless, not the least reason for which is that there's no reliable guide data for them.)

Actually, FIOS does have Encore in HD (850). Also, you have to include the sports channels that FIOS has in HD because that is a HUGE draw for a ton of people. In the basic FIOS HD package they give you NFL, MLB, NHL, NBA TV (coming next week), Tennis Channel and every other sports station out there in HD as part of the bundle. You have to subscribe to Comcast's Digital Preferred package plus the Sports Package to get half of those channels in HD. They are already lit up and available on FIOS.
Comparing FIOS HD to Comcast HD is not an apples-to-apples comparison at all. FIOS is a premium service in every way at a value price. Comcast is a cheap service at a cheap price. Big difference!

Back with Comcast after year of Fios. Comcast gave me better deal plus it is good to see Comcast is adding whole bunch of HD channels.

Is there ETA when all channels will be added?

How long is your promo with Comcast for? Also, did they really give you the exact SAME service than what you had with FIOS?

How long is your promo with Comcast for? Also, did they really give you the exact SAME service than what you had with FIOS?

I'm going to get same package and same equipment for about the same with comcast. My Fios contract ended this month and was going to pay extra for home media center 19.99 (which i got free for one year).

Promo is good for one year as they qualified me for dish buy back customer even though i was with Fios.

FIOS does have Encore in HD

Yes, but it's on the movie tier, which is a premium service that I don't get. Same with IFC-HD. On Comcast Encore HD and IFC-HD are on the Digital Preferred tier (equivalent to Extreme HD on FiOS).

However on FiOS HDNet Movies more than makes up for the lack of Encore HD, and IFC-HD is almost worthless as an HD channel due to lack of HD programming and the most extreme and foul stretch-o-vision I have ever had the displeasure of suffering through.

How many of the HD channels in the 600s in the listings have been encrypted for the Bellevue area? The plan is that they all will be?

Chime in...
None in Lake City, 98125.

They're all up in Des Moines, WA121.

Is there world of more site for seattle area? I have seen other states have sites but i haven't seen one for seattle area.

New HD channels in Normandy Park this morning. Saw parts of Anthony Bourdain's "No Reservations" on Travel HD just before I headed to work.

Beef. Wine. Gorgeous setting in Chile. I cought myself just staring at the tv.

Can't wait to get home tonight. :D

Nothing in Seattle (Greenlake) yet. I heard the analog switch won't happen here until the 26th...

The biggest reason to swap DVRs is to get a bigger hard drive. The DCX-3400 I picked up in Redmond has a 250GB drive and holds over 30 hours of HD content. There is also a 320GB version, although I don't recall anyone here posting that they have picked one up.

I've been to Redmond twice in the last few weeks and they didn't have the DCX box either time. This last time, the rep had to go in the back to get the 160 GB DVR because they only had the 120s in front.

My son just picked up a DCX-3400. Redmond was out so they told him to go to Lynnwood and he got one there.

Another public announcement for HD channels in Seattle WA0069, 0112; Shoreline WA0572; Lake Forest Park WA0160, 0545 starting on or after November 24th. My area, WA0150, is supposed to have on or after November 3rd.

My son just picked up a DCX-3400. Redmond was out so they told him to go to Lynnwood and he got one there.

Another public announcement for HD channels in Seattle WA0069, 0112; Shoreline WA0572; Lake Forest Park WA0160, 0545 starting on or after November 24th. My area, WA0150, is supposed to have on or after November 3rd.

Thanks for the update. Do you know if they are adding new channel(s) that aren't listed on the channel listing?

Thanks for the update. Do you know if they are adding new channel(s) that aren't listed on the channel listing?The public notice in this morning's Seattle Times looked like the same channel line-up that has been rolled out elsewhere in the Seattle area.

I think this will complete the upgrades in Washington State. Once we're all on the same playing field, maybe Comcast will begin to roll out a few more channels, the updated guide software, remote dvr programming, etc.

Yes, I noticed that the blurb about if you are not included in the list, you will be upgraded by the end of the year, was missing this time.

Does anyone know why Comcast Seattle has not added HDNET? I think the license agreement was signed at least a year ago.

...Once we're all on the same playing field, maybe Comcast will begin to roll out a few more channels, the updated guide software, remote dvr programming, etc.

I believe the next big change we see will be the encryption of the expanded basic QAM channels.

How many of the HD channels in the 600s in the listings have been encrypted for the Bellevue area? The plan is that they all will be?

All.

All.619 (CBUT - Vancouver) should be in the clear.

Does anyone know why Comcast Seattle has not added HDNET? I think the license agreement was signed at least a year ago.Is Comcast carrying HDNET anywhere? I thought there was personal animosity between Comcast's head and HDNET's owner.

Is Comcast carrying HDNET anywhere? I thought there was personal animosity between Comcast's head and HDNET's owner.

agreement was signed last year between two companies.

Is Comcast carrying HDNET anywhere? I thought there was personal animosity between Comcast's head and HDNET's owner.HDNet and Comcast did reach a carriage agreement for both HDNet and HDNet Movies (http://www.hd.net/pressrelease.html?2008-09-04-01.html) last year. HDNet is being carried in at least some Comcast areas (I have seen a few posts to that effect), but Comcast has not seemed to make much effort to roll it out on a wide basis. I am not aware of Comcast carrying HDNet Movies anywhere.

Presumably the limited roll-out is due to some combination of bandwidth limitations and additional fees that would need to be paid to HDNet as additional subscribers are added. The press release mentions that the HDNet programming will be part of Comcast's Project Infinity, so maybe Comcast plans to roll out HDNet more broadly as they get further down the road on Project Cavalry.

A couple of years ago when there was so little HD content available, I would have killed for HDNet. Now that we have so many HD choices, it's not such a big deal to miss HDNet and HDNet Movies, although I would still like to see both of them added.

619 (CBUT - Vancouver) should be in the clear.

Currently I see it on 60-2.

Noticed by accident that the new HD channels dropped a couple days ago here in the Newcastle/Renton area. Was told recently by Comcast that it would be around Nov-3rd. Typical Comcast, why is it that no one there seems to never know anything related to thier own products/services? such a joke! anyhow, can anyone tell me why the Weather channel on Ch.78 seems to have the local on the 8's and the new Weather Channel HD on 706 does not have them? when they say "heres your local on the 8's" it just goes to a U.S. map and shows temps in various regions of the U.S. I was bummed at this. was hoping it would be the same thing just in HD. Anyhow, I'm glad to FINALLY have the new HD channels here. Its about damn time. I was feeling that for the money we are paying for comcast, we were getting shafted and not getting what we deserved. Would be nice if they drop some more in the very NEAR future.

Noticed by accident that the new HD channels dropped a couple days ago here in the Newcastle/Renton area. Was told recently by Comcast that it would be around Nov-3rd. Typical Comcast, why is it that no one there seems to never know anything related to thier own products/services? such a joke! anyhow.

Area WA0150 (northeast King County) is also supposed to get the HD channels November 3rd. As of Wednesday this week, the rest of the analog channels 30+ are now gone with a message you must have a DTA to get these digital channels. The analog channels that had been deleted previously were snow and they still are when tuning with an analog tuner. No extra HD channels yet.

I've noticed video freezes on Fox/113 lately. The picture either stutters or freezes for a few seconds while the audio continues or jumps. Anyone else notice???

I've noticed video freezes on Fox/113 lately. The picture either stutters or freezes for a few seconds while the audio continues or jumps. Anyone else notice???

Yes, I've noticed this during the baseball broadcasts (using a QAM tuner for channel 13.1). It also happens on DirecTV so I believe it is the station.

My son just picked up a DCX-3400. Redmond was out so they told him to go to Lynnwood and he got one there.

Another public announcement for HD channels in Seattle WA0069, 0112; Shoreline WA0572; Lake Forest Park WA0160, 0545 starting on or after November 24th. My area, WA0150, is supposed to have on or after November 3rd.

Picked up DCX-3400 today from Redmond office around 5:30 pm and the guy told me that they just got em like 25 minutes ago. Also, when i turned it on I saw all the new channels (that will light up on Nov 3 in my area) listed in guide like CBUT, MSNBC and also I saw NFL Redzone HD listed too. After like 10 minutes all new channels went away in guide.

I've noticed video freezes on Fox/113 lately. The picture either stutters or freezes for a few seconds while the audio continues or jumps. Anyone else notice??? The QAM with my TV tuner was totally screwed up yesterday for 13HD. Totally unwatchable. The picture from my HD Comcast DVR was perfectly fine. Very strange.

Picked up DCX-3400 today from Redmond office around 5:30 pm and the guy told me that they just got em like 25 minutes ago. Also, when i turned it on I saw all the new channels (that will light up on Nov 3 in my area) listed in guide like CBUT, MSNBC and also I saw NFL Redzone HD listed too. After like 10 minutes all new channels went away in guide.

I have the same issue here in Bremerton. Twice I've upgraded my HD DVR in the past 8 months and twice when I got home I had all the new HD channels. But after 'activating' the box, they all disappear. It doesn't make sense...if they are there (and they are obviously there), then why are they blocking them when I activate the box?!?!?!?!?

Today is supposedly the day of the digital switchover for Seattle according to a letter I got from Comcast last month. Anyone know when we might start seeing new HD channels in the city?

Today is supposedly the day of the digital switchover for Seattle according to a letter I got from Comcast last month. Anyone know when we might start seeing new HD channels in the city?

From what I understand, they're removing the analog channels in two chunks. The first comes this week, the second a few weeks later. I'm supposed to have new HD channels on 11/24.

I have the same issue here in Bremerton. Twice I've upgraded my HD DVR in the past 8 months and twice when I got home I had all the new HD channels. But after 'activating' the box, they all disappear. It doesn't make sense...if they are there (and they are obviously there), then why are they blocking them when I activate the box?!?!?!?!?It could be that the box was tested or configured in an area with the HD channels, so they are loaded into guide storage when you get it.

When you hook it up and activate in your area, it downloads the correct lineup, which does not yet include the new channels.

Got an email from Comcast. They said that Seattle doesn't deserve to get the new HD channels until next year. :D

It could be that the box was tested or configured in an area with the HD channels, so they are loaded into guide storage when you get it.

When you hook it up and activate in your area, it downloads the correct lineup, which does not yet include the new channels.

I agree but I just wanted to let everybody know that NFL Redzone HD was listed in the guide. :)

I agree but I just wanted to let everybody know that NFL Redzone HD was listed in the guide. :)

Do you recall what channel it was listed on?

Do you recall what channel it was listed on?

Best guess is 637...but i'm not 100%

Today is supposedly the day of the digital switchover for Seattle according to a letter I got from Comcast last month. Anyone know when we might start seeing new HD channels in the city?

I got the same letter warning me about analog disappearing on 10/26 and the need to get DTA boxes etc. etc. Well, as of 6:00 PM the analogs are still all there and nothing is new in the digital realm. Comcastic!

Got an email from Comcast. They said that Seattle doesn't deserve to get the new HD channels until next year. :D

Wha, what?

Wha, what?

An email from Comcast... :p

Sorry, had to do something whilst waiting.... and waiting....

Best guess is 637...but i'm not 100%

Got this back from Steve Kipp on launch of Redzone in HD:
Unfortunately, no, we’re not. That was a mistake on the guide listings.

An email from Comcast... :p

Sorry, had to do something whilst waiting.... and waiting....

Just checked the analogs and a bunch have disappeared here in Lake City. So does that mean days, weeks or months until new HD shows up?

Just checked the analogs and a bunch have disappeared here in Lake City. So does that mean days, weeks or months until new HD shows up? Analogs went away in Lakewood in Sept. Nada on the new HD as of today. I did get a postcard saying new HD was "coming soon" but that's about it.

Just checked the analogs and a bunch have disappeared here in Lake City. So does that mean days, weeks or months until new HD shows up?I had heard that the first cut of analog would be 10/28/09, the second cut would be 11/11/09 and the new HD channels would arrive 11/24/09.

I had heard that the first cut of analog would be 10/28/09, the second cut would be 11/11/09 and the new HD channels would arrive 11/24/09.

The already started disappearing here in the Lake City area in North Seattle yesterday.

Hello to quarque and bigpapp206 from another Lake City resident... :)
Small world.

Comcast says digital switch almost done, in Seattle now
Posted by Brier Dudley

Comcast's digital switch - the one that's requiring expanded basic subscribers to put converter boxes on every TV - is proceeding on schedule, spokesman Steve Kipp said today.

The switch is largely done in Washington and now moving into remaining pockets within Seattle. Conversion began today in West Seattle and Georgetown. The rest of Seattle will begin seeing the changes by the end of the week.

Comcast is moving channels 30 to 70 from analog to digital, a move that's freeing up bandwidth that will be used for additional services. The company's also providing 33 new channels to affected subscribers, although most are high-definition versions of current channels.

It's converting 30-70 to digital in blocks of 20 channels at a time, with the first 20 moving in Seattle this week and the rest going on Nov. 10 and 12. This is the same schedule that was first disclosed in June.

Channels for "limited basic" customers will continue to broadcast in both digital and analog format, Kipp said.

More than 1.3 million boxes have been issued or 95 percent of the total needed to finish the project, he said. The whole state should be done by the end of the year.

http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/technologybrierdudleysblog/2010148071_comcast_says_digital_switch_al.html

Just checked the analogs and a bunch have disappeared here in Lake City. So does that mean days, weeks or months until new HD shows up?It was exactly two weeks in Shoreline.

Just checked the analogs and a bunch have disappeared here in Lake City. So does that mean days, weeks or months until new HD shows up?
It was exactly two weeks in Shoreline.All through Washington and Oregon, it's been two weeks from the second analog cut and the addition of new HD channels.

Up until now, it has always been FOUR weeks between the first cut of analog and the second cut of analog. Looks like the remaining parts of Seattle are seeing that schedule compressed to two weeks.

The Public Notice placed in the Seattle Times on October 21 said that the HD channels would be added on or after November 24 in Seattle WA0069, 0112; Shoreline WA0572; Lake Forest Park WA0160, 0545.

Has anybody notice any QAM stations moving or becoming encrypted? I can't lock a few channels (like ESPN) that I used to be able get a lock on. Just curious if anyone else has noticed before I rescan.

Happens ALL THE TIME. Very annoying. I use Windows Media Center for my DVR and I have to reset up the channels every month or so. And here's something even stranger: I use unencrypted QAM both upstairs using the onboard tuner in a Sharp LCD and downstairs using media center. They get the same channel on two different channel numbers. Upstairs, Disney is 80.5. Downstairs, its 80.2. I'd love to hear an explanation for this from one of the guru's here :-)

Happens ALL THE TIME. Very annoying. I use Windows Media Center for my DVR and I have to reset up the channels every month or so. And here's something even stranger: I use unencrypted QAM both upstairs using the onboard tuner in a Sharp LCD and downstairs using media center. They get the same channel on two different channel numbers. Upstairs, Disney is 80.5. Downstairs, its 80.2. I'd love to hear an explanation for this from one of the guru's here :-)
Yeah I know it happens, but for the channels I care about it happens very infrequently ( maybe 2 times a year) - usually someone has already noted it by the time I noticed.

Happens ALL THE TIME. Very annoying. I use Windows Media Center for my DVR and I have to reset up the channels every month or so. And here's something even stranger: I use unencrypted QAM both upstairs using the onboard tuner in a Sharp LCD and downstairs using media center. They get the same channel on two different channel numbers. Upstairs, Disney is 80.5. Downstairs, its 80.2. I'd love to hear an explanation for this from one of the guru's here :-)

A long time ago, when Comcast first added PSIP data, I used to see the same thing on Channel 111. One tuner would reverse 111-1/111-2 and moved 111-4 to 111-3. I always assumed something was wrong with the PSIP data for that MUX. It suddenly started working at some point and I hadn't really thought about it since.

My guess would be, since channel mapping is dictated by the PSIP data, that there's something in the PSIP on the 80-X MUX that one of your tuners doens't quite know how to react to.

Has anybody notice any QAM stations moving or becoming encrypted? I can't lock a few channels (like ESPN) that I used to be able get a lock on. Just curious if anyone else has noticed before I rescan.

I just clicked through, and, at least here, nothing seems to have changed. Nothing encrypted that wasn't, nothing unencrypted that was, nothing moved.

Correction: I just didn't click to high enough a channel. :) CNN en Español is unencrypted on 120-5, now. I also didn't notice until I'd clicked "round the corner": the PSIP on the 80-X MUX is entirely missing for me, now. (That might be related to what cnjvh was seeing, above.)

A couple pages ago I asked about the new set top box. Well I was a bit nervous about introducing HDMI handshake problems to my setups, but since I needed a couple DTAs I thought I'd go ahead and pick up one of the new boxes (north seattle) and test it out. So far so good. My bedroom set-up is a STB=> Sony CT100=>Toshiba LCD. In the past changing between channels with different resolutions took a quite bit longer than is reasonable. With the new box things seem to move along alot faster although still slower than I'd like. Like a few others have noticed the PQ seems to have improved too. Thanks for the input guys.

I'll post up if I introduce any handshake issues my main system.

I found one probem with the new box (DCX3425). I tried to hook up to a Denon reciever AVR3310CI via HDMI. For some reason, the DCX which I have set to native mode gets changed to 720P on the first handshake. Frustrating since the menu for the Denon is on the HDMI connection to the TV. My Samsung Plasma saves settings for various resolutions which I am unwilling to give up. For now I am not using the Denon to switch my DVRs.

I just got Showtime added to my comcast service (bellevue).

I am using a cable-card enabled media center. For some reason, I do not seem to be receiving all the showtime channels (showtime extreme hd, showtime western) is missing.

Any ideas why (anyone else with a cable card able to receive showtime on channels 571,572,573)?

Thanks

...
Any ideas why (anyone else with a cable card able to receive showtime on channels 571,572,573)?
...

Those come in fine with the M-card in my TiVo HD.

I found one probem with the new box (DCX3425). I tried to hook up to a Denon reciever AVR3310CI via HDMI. For some reason, the DCX which I have set to native mode gets changed to 720P on the first handshake. Frustrating since the menu for the Denon is on the HDMI connection to the TV. My Samsung Plasma saves settings for various resolutions which I am unwilling to give up. For now I am not using the Denon to switch my DVRs.

There are similar problems with the DCX3400 reported on the Comcast help forum:
http://forums.comcast.net

Since things look relatively stable clear-QAM wise in the post-transition areas, I went ahead and did an update. Not many changes have been made, other than the addition of the KPST MUX on 18-X. (CNN en Español was briefly unencrypted on 120-5.)

Got my DTAa hooked up and activated but am still not receiving some channels. 16,17,21,22,24,25,26,28,26,43,44,45 say "One moment please, your service has been temorarily interrupted. It should be restored momentarily" Called Comcast twice to reset and still not getting those channels.

Anyone else experiencing this problem or know what might be causing it?

Thanks,
Mike

Since things look relatively stable clear-QAM wise in the post-transition areas, I went ahead and did an update.Has anyone kept the earlier versions of pastiche's lists? I am interested in the first list, but it is not longer there. Just pm it to me - Thanks, JasG

Has anyone kept the earlier versions of pastiche's lists? I am interested in the first list, but it is not longer there. Just pm it to me - Thanks, JasG

It looks like the first one I did was on August 27, 2005, but here's the earliest one I could find. It's from sometime between that point and February 1, 2006, when KIRO's 7.2 lit up on 89-13.

Credit to Google for finding it. I'd never thought to keep any old copies, myself. (I pull the old attachments off when I post a new version so that people don't inadvertantly end up with something out-of-date.)

Obvious caveat: this is out of date. Scroll up if you want the current list.

Is anyone else having a problem with the sports programming on Fox. My picture freezes for a few seconds everynow and then, then comes back and the audio comes back and for a second or so, it sounds like it is fast forwarding to get caught up with the video. I have only noticed this on the sports shows (and a couple of times on the commercials during those sports programming). I watch other stuff on Fox and haven't had this problem. (btw, I use a TivoHD with cable card). I haven't noticed this on any other channels.

Is anyone else having a problem with the sports programming on Fox. My picture freezes for a few seconds everynow and then, then comes back and the audio comes back and for a second or so, it sounds like it is fast forwarding to get caught up with the video. I have only noticed this on the sports shows (and a couple of times on the commercials during those sports programming). I watch other stuff on Fox and haven't had this problem. (btw, I use a TivoHD with cable card). I haven't noticed this on any other channels.
Yep, me too although the audio catching up does not happen to me, just picture freeze and sound drop out. I had thought it might be due to the Comcast DCX3425 so I put my second DVR (DCH3416) on 113 to see if it was DVR related so I kept watching the sorry Hawks game hoping to record a glitch and see if it was on both DVR's. Of course did not happen again after I set this up and I gave up as I just could not stomach anymore of the game.

So, I'm taking this as confirmation that the problem is with the source. Whew! Hate to think my DVR is the prob. Thanks for the post!!! :D

Watching MIN and GB game on Fox. Glitch happend and caught on my two different DVR's. Must be source.

It looks like the first one I did was on August 27, 2005, but here's the earliest one I could find. It's from sometime between that point and February 1, 2006, when KIRO's 7.2 lit up on 89-13.Thanks, that is pretty much what I recall, but I think it predates Nov 2005.

IIRC, that date is when the digital simulcast of the 2-99 analog tier started and that was in Clear QAM, wasn't it?

Yep, me too although the audio catching up does not happen to me, just picture freeze and sound drop out. I had thought it might be due to the Comcast DCX3425 so I put my second DVR (DCH3416) on 113 to see if it was DVR related so I kept watching the sorry Hawks game hoping to record a glitch and see if it was on both DVR's. Of course did not happen again after I set this up and I gave up as I just could not stomach anymore of the game.

So, I'm taking this as confirmation that the problem is with the source. Whew! Hate to think my DVR is the prob. Thanks for the post!!! :D

Thanks! I guess I should be glad the problem just isn't me. Although for as long as this seems to have been happening, sure wish Fox would do something to fix it. I have had is happen at least once (maybe twice) during the baseball game. Basically it is just annoying. I was the same way with the Hawks game, I could only take so much so I quit watching around halftime, so I am not sure if it happened afterwards (freakin' Hawks :mad:). I did also notice it during the 2nd football game though as well.

Thanks, that is pretty much what I recall, but I think it predates Nov 2005.

IIRC, that date is when the digital simulcast of the 2-99 analog tier started and that was in Clear QAM, wasn't it?

That's totally possible. I didn't used to write a "change log" when I posted an update.

August 27, 2005 was the original; 7-2 was added on the February 1, 2006 update. This was pre-7-2, so...

I guess it's from somewhere between Aug. and Nov. 2005 based on our collective memory. :-)

I got a card in the mail from Comcast saying that by the 9th the Digital work would be completed in my Lake City neighborhood.

What I found interesting was a truck out front adding a monster line on my street today. (1 1/2"-2" diameter cable)

Only one problem... it was a Qwest truck! :confused:

At first I thought it was Verizon stringing up the FIOS stuff... What is Qwest doing???

Any ideas

I got a card in the mail from Comcast saying that by the 9th the Digital work would be completed in my Lake City neighborhood.

What I found interesting was a truck out front adding a monster line on my street today. (1 1/2"-2" diameter cable)

Only one problem... it was a Qwest truck! :confused:

At first I thought it was Verizon stringing up the FIOS stuff... What is Qwest doing???

Any ideas

Probably there tv service.

Probably there tv service.

The only TV service they have is in Phoenix and Denver.

Otherwise Qwest bundles with DirectTV.

The only TV service they have is in Phoenix and Denver.

Otherwise Qwest bundles with DirectTV.

someday there tv service might also show up in Seattle :) like it did for Phoenix and Denver.

New HD channels were added to my area (redmond) this morning.

I got a card in the mail from Comcast saying that by the 9th the Digital work would be completed in my Lake City neighborhood.

What I found interesting was a truck out front adding a monster line on my street today. (1 1/2"-2" diameter cable)

Only one problem... it was a Qwest truck! :confused:

At first I thought it was Verizon stringing up the FIOS stuff... What is Qwest doing???

Any ideasA co-worker told me that Qwest is building out its FTTN optical network in Seattle - that could be what you are seeing.

New HD channels were added to my area (redmond) this morning.

which ones?

which ones?The ~60 channels that get added when analog reclamation is complete, bringing his area up to par with most of the rest of the local area (parts of Seattle are still waiting).

In the the Public Notices section of this morning's Seattle Times, Comcast had a notice touting completion of their most recent digital upgrade and stating that in all areas a digital device would be required to view channels other than 2-25 and 75-99 after December 8th.

Presumably December 8 is the date that Comcast begins to scramble QAM except for those signals that are part of the limited cable package.

(parts of Seattle are still waiting).

I think all of Seattle is still waiting...

I think all of Seattle is still waiting...
hey it's only 1,728,319 seconds until we have HD
oops, 1,728,310 seconds
dammit, 1,728,301 sec.
crap, I can't keep up

hey it's only 1,728,319 seconds until we have HD
oops, 1,728,310 seconds
dammit, 1,728,301 sec.
crap, I can't keep up

9 seconds per line... what's that in words per minute? ;)

Indeed. What's taking so long, Comcast!? I need more HD.

9 seconds per line... what's that in words per minute? ;)

maybe 60 - I never was a fast typist... :D

Indeed. What's taking so long, Comcast!? I need more HD.

I was hoping to see at least one episode of Mad Men in HD this season without having to wait until Monday for them to show up in HD On Demand. Guess that's not happening.

I just love how I'm paying just as much as my parents are in Auburn, yet they get tons of extra HD content that I still don't have.

I was hoping to see at least one episode of Mad Men in HD this season without having to wait until Monday for them to show up in HD On Demand. Guess that's not happening.

I just love how I'm paying just as much as my parents are in Auburn, yet they get tons of extra HD content that I still don't have.

Send an email to Steve Kipp and he will give you exact date and also let you know if they still on track to meet the date or not.

Send an email to Steve Kipp and he will give you exact date and also let you know if they still on track to meet the date or not.

Done. :)

NFLRD channel was added to channel 637 this morning in redmond area but looks like it's not HD channel. Do you see this channel in your lineup too?

NFLRD channel was added to channel 637 this morning in redmond area but looks like it's not HD channel. Do you see this channel in your lineup too?It shows up under my list of HD channels here in Sammamish. Looks like we will have RedZone in HD for tomorrow.

It shows up under my list of HD channels here in Sammamish. Looks like we will have RedZone in HD for tomorrow.

I take it back the 10am program for Sunday is listed in HD.

I'm shocked comcast added this channel.

I take it back the 10am program for Sunday is listed in HD.

I'm shocked comcast added this channel.I'm not. They've added it elsewhere. I'm surprised we didn't get it in HD a few weeks ago.

Better late than never.

Now that Project Cavalry is almost complete in our area I am hopeful that we will get whatever remaining HD channels that Comcast has yet to add in our area (WGN, HDNet, etc.) and more HD OnDemand.

From a Comcast rep:

The next round is expected to start rolling out on 11/24 in stages.
Certain areas will get it first then slowly all will be migrated.


Vinisha
-----Original Message-----
From: Kevin Pedraja
Sent: Friday, October 30, 2009 11:51 AM
To: [CHQ -- We Can Help]
Subject: New HD channels in Seattle?


Hi there,

I was under the impression that the next round of HD upgrades was
supposed to occur on 10/26. I live in Seattle north of Greenlake.

Any idea when that will happen?

Regards,
Kevin Pedraja

I was hoping to see at least one episode of Mad Men in HD this season without having to wait until Monday for them to show up in HD On Demand. Guess that's not happening.

I just love how I'm paying just as much as my parents are in Auburn, yet they get tons of extra HD content that I still don't have.

The HD channel of AMC shows Mad Men at 7PM on Sunday. I think the HD channel is showing the east coast time zone, at least on the HD channel, which I personally love. I usually set my DVR recording it and start watching it either at 7:30 or 8. I like being able to zip through the commercials. They don't have the highest quality HD, but certainly better than the SD version. Personally, I don't think the OnDemand HD is that good. I would rather record the real thing. Plus it is easier navigating through the program with my DVR than the clunky On Demand interface. Not a big fan of On Demand.

I take it back the 10am program for Sunday is listed in HD.

I'm shocked comcast added this channel.RedZone is up and running in HD this morning in Sammamish.

My wife is upset! She can not get Atlanta Housewifes on our kitchen TV- a new digtal LG. This set gets other "upper" channels, like USA, but suddenly 66 has gone missing. Anyone else see this?

NOTE: 66 works fine on the TiVO box with a cablecard.

ANSWER TO MY OWN QUESTION: Comcast moved it to 102.3. I went to http://www.silicondust.com/ then RESOURCES, TV CHANNELS and entered my ZIP code. All channel mappings are listed.

The HD channel of AMC shows Mad Men at 7PM on Sunday. I think the HD channel is showing the east coast time zone, at least on the HD channel, which I personally love. I usually set my DVR recording it and start watching it either at 7:30 or 8. I like being able to zip through the commercials. They don't have the highest quality HD, but certainly better than the SD version. Personally, I don't think the OnDemand HD is that good. I would rather record the real thing. Plus it is easier navigating through the program with my DVR than the clunky On Demand interface. Not a big fan of On Demand.

We don't have AMC HD in Seattle yet, so OnDemand is my only option for the episodes in HD right now.

My wife is upset! She can not get Atlanta Housewifes on our kitchen TV- a new digtal LG. This set gets other "upper" channels, like USA, but suddenly 66 has gone missing. Anyone else see this?

NOTE: 66 works fine on the TiVO box with a cablecard.

ANSWER TO MY OWN QUESTION: Comcast moved it to 102.3. I went to http://www.silicondust.com/ then RESOURCES, TV CHANNELS and entered my ZIP code. All channel mappings are listed.Well, that'll work until around Dec. 8 or so...

Well, that'll work until around Dec. 8 or so...

The card I received from Comcast last month read:

"Network enhancements in your area will be complete November 9, 2009."
and went on to say that my favorite channels are switching to all-digital format and to update my equipment now!

Lake City, 98125. Hmmmm, that's today.

The card I received from Comcast last month read:

"Network enhancements in your area will be complete November 9, 2009."
and went on to say that my favorite channels are switching to all-digital format and to update my equipment now!

Lake City, 98125. Hmmmm, that's today.Two separate things:

"Network enhancement" is removing the analogs and adding the new HD channels. Most areas should be complete soon. The former "expanded Basic" analog channels (30-70) should now be gone, leaving only the clear-QAM digital version of them.

Dec. 8 is when we think Comcast might begin encrypting most of the (currently) clear-QAM channels in all areas - since they recently got the FCC waiver they sought for this. Let's call this "Network UN-enhancement". When that happens, access to these channels will require a digital subscription and either:

1) one of those free cheapo DTA adapters from Comcast
2) a regular cable box from Comcast
3) a Tivo or PC with Cablecard

At this point, a digital TV set's built-in QAM tuner will no longer work for these channels.

EDIT: just to be clear, locals (both SD and HD) should continue to be available in clear-QAM indefinitely.

Comcast will be able to enable the "Privacy Mode" on the DTAs which will effectively cripple all but the local channels.

Years ago, in an era of multiple VCRs, DVD Recorders, and Series 1/2 TiVos with cable ready tuners, there was no reason to even think about anything other than cable. Just run a wire from the wall to your device(s).

Shortly, with every TV in your house requiring some type of box to receive anything other than local channels, I think two things will happen...

1) Folks will explore OTA TV (free!)
2) One of them there dish thingies... (sorry, couldn't resist that one)

I currently use a TiVo HD with a Multi-Stream CC for encrypted channels and a Windows Media Center PC using a HD Homerun for the locals (QAM). I can record 4 channels at once, which I have a hard time trying to do this season! (sorry, I couldn't resist that one either)

1) Folks will explore OTA TV (free!)

Only for those who can give up Fox news ;)

2) One of them there dish thingies... (sorry, couldn't resist that one)
Or that there FIOS thingie (which I have done)

Since KBTC starting broadcasting HD, the picture on channel 12 is small and doesn't even fill the screen from top to bottom on their SD programs. Looks like a 20" inch picture on my 50" TV. About the same as watching an HD channel on a OTA converter box with a standard TV. What's up with that? :confused:

1) Folks will explore OTA TV (free!)
2) One of them there dish thingies... (sorry, couldn't resist that one)

3) stream it live from the internet.

JasG: Fox News streams live.

4) watch on demand from the internet

Folks in the twitter/facebook/texting demographic really seem to prefer watching things on their own time schedule even if they have to watch on a laptop rather than a big screen TV. Go figure.

FWIW, I think that Comcast's suggestion to use an A/B switch so that you can watch expanded basic channels on the DTA or HD channels over clear QAM seems too unwieldy for the typical Comcast customer.

And why does the DTA only support RF? Not even composite video?

Did anyone else experience blackness on all local channels shortly after 10pm last night? Both SD and HD versions and several of the 100 series channels were black. Analog ones were are all still there.

Did anyone else experience blackness on all local channels shortly after 10pm last night? Both SD and HD versions and several of the 100 series channels were black. Analog ones were are all still there.

I watched KOMO HD (104) from 8pm-11pm with no blackness.

Comcast will be able to enable the "Privacy Mode" on the DTAs which will effectively cripple all but the local channels.

Years ago, in an era of multiple VCRs, DVD Recorders, and Series 1/2 TiVos with cable ready tuners, there was no reason to even think about anything other than cable. Just run a wire from the wall to your device(s).

Shortly, with every TV in your house requiring some type of box to receive anything other than local channels, I think two things will happen...

1) Folks will explore OTA TV (free!)
2) One of them there dish thingies... (sorry, couldn't resist that one)



Yes, Comcast certainly does seem to be doing all it can to make itself increasingly user-unfriendly, at the same time as it continues to make itself significantly more expensive... That confluence of factors will definitely drive otherwise-complacent customers to seek out alternatives - assuming workable and less expensive alternatives exist...

Yes, Comcast certainly does seem to be doing all it can to make itself increasingly user-unfriendly, at the same time as it continues to make itself significantly more expensive... That confluence of factors will definitely drive otherwise-complacent customers to seek out alternatives - assuming workable and less expensive alternatives exist...Some of their changes I can understand - even applaud - like getting rid of most analog channels. They simply had to free up all that wasted bandwidth to stay competitive with HD offerings from Sat or FIOS.

But others - like the impending encryption of most clear-QAM channels - are pure greed at the consumer's expense. I'm sure Comcast has precisely modeled exactly how many subscribers this will lose them, vs lost revenues due to freeloaders. Shame on the FCC for caving in on this one!

But others - like the impending encryption of most clear-QAM channels - are pure greed at the consumer's expense. I'm sure Comcast has precisely modeled exactly how many subscribers this will lose them, vs lost revenues due to freeloaders.I suspect that a lot of the push for encryption is coming from the signal providers and MPAA.

I don't think that 'freeloaders' are all lost revenue - only those who decide to subscribe due to the encryption were true lost revenue. The interesting number would be if they outnumber those who leave because of the STB requirement.

Still though, once I had to get STBs for all sets, I went elsewhere - with my 'full enchilada' subscription. One entry level (former freeloader) new subscriber won't quite make things even for the revenue they lost from me.... ;) (To make it worse I am a shareholder & a bit conflicted by all this.)

G4 now at 90.4
WeatherScan at 90.11

I'm getting premium channels showing up all over the place but not where the guide says they should be. And this is with a TivoHD and a CableCard.

Anyone else having this problem?

I'm getting premium channels showing up all over the place but not where the guide says they should be. And this is with a TivoHD and a CableCard.

Anyone else having this problem?

No apparent problem with TiVoHD and M-card in Bellevue. Can you provide a specific example of such a channel?

No apparent problem with TiVoHD and M-card in Bellevue. Can you provide a specific example of such a channel?

IFC (Ch. 505) showing up on 540. MTV2 showing up in the 500s. Fox Movie Channel is black (or I just haven't figured out where it is yet...)

IFC (SD) is 503. MTV2 is 64. FMC is 506. This is in an area with the new HD channels, so perhaps they're playing around with your lineup.

Wow, HD is unwatchable for me...too many artifacts while Comcast is "fixing" the network. Lake City area.

Message on my box this morning:

"As of December 8, ALL TVs must be connected to a digital device to view channels 30-70. Visit us online at Comcast.com/digitalnow or call 1-877-634-4434 to order a digital device now."Looks like that is the date to start encrypting QAM, except for the channels that are part of limited basic.

I think they have already moved some of them to encrypted. I don't get ESPN anymore on my little TV that is just plugged into the wall. :(

Looks like NFL Redzone is now available in HD!!!! Maybe I missed it the previous weeks, but it's showing up on 637 this morning.

Looks like NFL Redzone is now available in HD!!!! Maybe I missed it the previous weeks, but it's showing up on 637 this morning.

I've had it for a week or 2, but still no guide data on the TiVo. Just says "To Be Announced". Anyone with a TiVo getting guide data for ch 637?

I think they have already moved some of them to encrypted. I don't get ESPN anymore on my little TV that is just plugged into the wall. :(No, at this point they've simply turned off the ANALOG version of ESPN. There's still an un-encrypted DIGITAL version that you can get on any digital TV with a QAM tuner (physical channel 102-6, virtual channel 31). At least until December 8 :-(

I'm thinking of swapping in my box. What is the latest version that comcast has so I know what to ask for?

I'm looking for the Comcast Fee Schedule... Anyone have the link? They seem to be good at hiding this.

is anyone having problems with channel 110 (MYQ2 HD)? I am using a tivo w/cablecard and am not getting a signal. I do however, get a signal on the sd channel. Is something up with the HD channel?? Thanks

is anyone having problems with channel 110 (MYQ2 HD)? I am using a tivo w/cablecard and am not getting a signal. I do however, get a signal on the sd channel. Is something up with the HD channel?? Thanks

I'm seeing massive signal break-up. Looks like it's been happening since yesterday as my recording of Legend of the Seeker crashed due to lack of signal (fortunately KCPQ repeats it later in the week).

I'm looking for the Comcast Fee Schedule... Anyone have the link? They seem to be good at hiding this.

Log in to your account and download a PDF of your current bill. The fees are listed there.

I'm looking for the Comcast Fee Schedule... Anyone have the link? They seem to be good at hiding this.You can pick one up at the store on 94th & Aurora, or just call and ask to have one mailed to you.

The most current DVR is the DCX-3425. It has a 250 GB hardrive. Pick up a pair of free 3D glasses that they give away at the Comcast office. Use one of the plastic lenses to cover and dim the overly bright display!

I'm seeing massive signal break-up. Looks like it's been happening since yesterday as my recording of Legend of the Seeker crashed due to lack of signal (fortunately KCPQ repeats it later in the week).

Just tried to start watching Legend of the Seeker, and same problem here. The recording didn't crash, but what's there is basically unwatchable. Looks like it doesn't repeat on channel 113 until midnight on 11/23.:(

Just tried to start watching Legend of the Seeker, and same problem here. The recording didn't crash, but what's there is basically unwatchable. Looks like it doesn't repeat on channel 113 until midnight on 11/23.:(

Thank you. Yeah, that was the show I was trying to record. My Tivo just refused to record it because the signal was so bad. Hopefully the re-showing of it on 113 will be ok. Guess I will call comcast to see what is going on (although I figure they will say it is not their fault). Hopefully it will be fixed by next week's episode.

Since KBTC starting broadcasting HD, the picture on channel 12 is small and doesn't even fill the screen from top to bottom on their SD programs. Looks like a 20" inch picture on my 50" TV. About the same as watching an HD channel on a OTA converter box with a standard TV. What's up with that? :confused:
If the original content is 4:3

1) pillar the 4:3 content for display on 16:9 KBTC HD (for OTA)
2) letterbox this for display on 4:3 KBTC (for Comcast)
3) pillar this once again to display on your 16:9 TV

If the original content is 16:9, you can skip the first pillar.

Any news on if/when Comcast will be carrying KBTC in HD?

If the original content is 4:3

1) pillar the 4:3 content for display on 16:9 KBTC HD (for OTA)
2) letterbox this for display on 4:3 KBTC (for Comcast)
3) pillar this once again to display on your 16:9 TV

If the original content is 16:9, you can skip the first pillar.

Any news on if/when Comcast will be carrying KBTC in HD?I would guess it will be soon. I hadn't even realized that KBTC had started to transmit an HD signal. Their web site says this began on November 1 (http://www.kbtc.org/page.php?id=35). I wonder how much advance notice they gave Comcast of this change? With Comcast focusing so much of their resources on the digital transition, they probably haven't had much time to worry about KBTC. With the transition being nearly complete, they should be able to add KBTC-HD before too long.

yeah i have been noticing problems with my signal for months now. I use one of the philips dvd recorders. Does anyone know if the cable card that comcast has will work with this?

The philips DVD recorders don't have a cable card slot so if you mean will it work in the recorder no.
I don't think there are hardly anything made now that supports it and Comcast and others never really wanted to support the standard anyway but begrudgingly will.
I think there are a few spendy HDTV cards that have it now and Tivo and a few others but I haven't really researched it.

well that sucks

Well it sucks even more that Comcast all over is busy encrypting almost all of the formerly in the clear QAM channels we all used to get with the Philips and other units that had the tuner for it.

is anyone having problems with channel 110 (MYQ2 HD)? I am using a tivo w/cablecard and am not getting a signal. I do however, get a signal on the sd channel. Is something up with the HD channel?? Thanks

That channel hasn't worked on my comcast STB for sometime.

That channel hasn't worked on my comcast STB for sometime.

I meant to call comcast last night to ask about the problem, but didn't get the chance. Just got home from work and saw that it was again working, so I am not sure what the problem was or exactly when it started working, but it appears to be ok now.

There should probably be a FAQ for this thread and this should probably be included.

Originally Posted by pastiche
When there're problems with KMYQ-DT, it's usually becuase of ingress on the line. Channel 96 lives in the same spectrum as the FM band, so any point of ingress can be responsible for one -- or many -- competing signals/sources of interference. The 96-X MUX is QAM64, which is somewhat more resiliant to interference than QAM256. Check that all cabling is well shielded, fittings are tight, etc. It's also possible that the tuner itself is poorly shielded.

Anybody have any idea when Kitsap Peninsula is going to be getting all the new HD channels?

As I have noted before, many of the channels are available here in Kitsap. They have been there since earlier this year. But for some reason, Comcast won't roll them out us.

How do I know, twice now I've upgraded my DVR and when I first connect it, about 30 new HD channels show up. But over the course of the day (or when I 'activate' the box), they disappear.

It has never made any sense to me why this happens. Even when I call and complain, there isn't anything the CSR can/will do about it.

Anybody have any idea when Kitsap Peninsula is going to be getting all the new HD channels?

I stopped getting TVGOS on my LG 42LB1DRA. It's normally broadcast on the Analog (NTSC) host channel ABC or PBS I don't know which one. My LG only gets the Analog, but I think it's broadcast on the digital side too. I think Comcast carries it as a courtesy.

Did anyone else lose TVGOS program guide info?

I'm in unincorporated Renton/Issaquah area.

Here's a strange one.

The Hauppage USB QAM tuner on my PC, with Beyond TV started picking up KONG HD where KING HD used to be. I had to delete the lineup and rescan to correct this.

This problem did not affect my main TV, which continues to have KING HD on 5-1 as always.

As I have noted before, many of the channels are available here in Kitsap. They have been there since earlier this year. But for some reason, Comcast won't roll them out us.

How do I know, twice now I've upgraded my DVR and when I first connect it, about 30 new HD channels show up. But over the course of the day (or when I 'activate' the box), they disappear.

It has never made any sense to me why this happens. Even when I call and complain, there isn't anything the CSR can/will do about it.

Hmm, I thought that was strange. I moved in to my new house a few weeks ago, when the guy came to set up my TV and Internet, he got my DVR up and running and CNN HD was there and I was watching it for a few minutes, then he activated my account and that channel disappeared. I had wondered afterwards where it went. I guess it makes sense that the channels are already there but hidden until Comcast deems us worthy of them making them visible. It's Comcastic! :mad:

Here's a strange one.

The Hauppage USB QAM tuner on my PC, with Beyond TV started picking up KONG HD where KING HD used to be. I had to delete the lineup and rescan to correct this.

This problem did not affect my main TV, which continues to have KING HD on 5-1 as always.

After months of stable QAM mapping (in Auburn) on my BeyondTV + HDHomerun setup, it looks like Comcast remapped the extended basic channels last night and I'll need to do a rescan. The locals still work but I haven't checked the KONG - KING swap.

Here's a strange one.

The Hauppage USB QAM tuner on my PC, with Beyond TV started picking up KONG HD where KING HD used to be. I had to delete the lineup and rescan to correct this.

This problem did not affect my main TV, which continues to have KING HD on 5-1 as always.

I use AVerMedia tuners with Win 7 Media Center. This kind of thing happens every month or so. After a fresh scan, Disney is at 80.5. couple weeks later it moves to say 80.2 and then 80.7. A rescan resets everything (but I have to reset up the guide for tons of channels every time!)

The TV upstairs remains unaffected...Disney stays at 80.5 the whole time.

I went to update the QAM list tonight since so many people have mentioned things being askew lately, but, so far, the only changes I'm seeing here are the normal "post transition" additions that I've noted on the last couple versions of the list, plus the flip-flop of the 90-X and 112-X MUXes. (All 8 FMs from 90-X ended up on the same subchannels of 112-X and all three channels and 7 FMs from 112-X ended up on the same subchannels of 90-X.)

My hunch is that changes are on the way since the transition's winding down. I'll make an update once the dust has settled. :)

There should probably be a FAQ for this thread and this should probably be included.

Originally Posted by pastiche
When there're problems with KMYQ-DT, it's usually becuase of ingress on the line. Channel 96 lives in the same spectrum as the FM band, so any point of ingress can be responsible for one -- or many -- competing signals/sources of interference. The 96-X MUX is QAM64, which is somewhat more resiliant to interference than QAM256. Check that all cabling is well shielded, fittings are tight, etc. It's also possible that the tuner itself is poorly shielded.

I think that 96-X was recently flipped to QAM256. (They were packing KMYQ-DT along with 5 or so Sports iN DEMAND feeds in there last I looked. That's probably too many bits for a QAM64 channel.) My hunch is that some people who were just well enough shielded to pull in a QAM64 stream on 96-X might have just enough ingress to disrupt a QAM256 stream on that same channel.

OK, I've got a bizarre one for you guys. A friend of mine on Comcast never noticed the new channels (91, 92, 93) which prompted his box to reset overnight. All he has is the little DTA converter box provided by Comcast.

For a little while, his box had remapped some channels different than when I had Comcast. And, I lived about 5 miles from him on the same system. The channels were shifted over:

26 doesn't exist in Bremerton
27 became 26
28 became 27
29 became 28
30 became 29
31 became 30
32 became 31
33 doesn't exist in Bremerton (Speed is 408)

Then, 34 (and continuing) returned to normal. Later, 74 & 99 were identical, but showing an error message. Some "digital" channels made free (408 being a good example) also didn't show up. Let me add that it was not 1 DTA, it was both DTA boxes that he had! No, he didn't get one of those boxes that has a guide and On Demand access. He seriously thought everything worked great until I showed up and said "Uh-oh"!

Anyway, when Comcast pushed out channels 91, 92, & 93 here in Bremerton, it fixed my friend's problem. He had a TV Guide Channel again (as well as CBC). Speed also worked (finally)!

I'd also like to add that I know that it wasn't a local system error at the Comcast switch office (or whatever it's called). I may not have used the DTA boxes in my time with Comcast, but a second friend that I have on the same network/town confirmed to me that the channels were fine on her TV.

Has anybody experienced/heard of this problem before?

I woke up this morning to discover that my TV's are no longer picking up channels in the 102-xx and 103-xx range on my Basic Limited account. They now show just a blank screen. Channels in the 91-xx and 92-xx range still appear - for now.

UPDATE: The channels on 103-xx have migrated to 84-xx and the channels on 102-xx have migrated to 83-xx

I live near University Village. I saw on my most recent statement that CBUT-HD will be coming to Limited Basic cable. Is anyone within Seattle getting this station yet ?

Check for those 103-xx channels on 37-xx, e.g. Discovery for me moved from 103-4 to 37-4.

The 37-XX channels aren't available to limited basic customers, so I guess our time of free clear QAM for expanded basic is coming to an end. I've also lost the 102-XX and 103-XX channels in the last few days here in Maple Leaf. But I still get 31 analog and 122 digital channels as of today. I'm guessing that will go down as more channels are relocated.

UPDATE: I also am receiving the 102/103 channels on 82/83.

...I saw on my most recent statement that CBUT-HD will be coming to Limited Basic cable. Is anyone within Seattle getting this station yet ?

CBUT-HD is on 60-2 in Bellevue.

I had to have Comcast hit my cablecards today. Channel mapping was all messed up. I was getting FX on ESPN and BET on ESPN2. Some channels were not coming in at all.

Alot of activity last night as BeyondTV warning email indicates:

Error Code: 50
11/21/2009 2:16:42 AM
Channel 571 (SHO2PHD) has been added to lineup.

Error Code: 50
11/21/2009 2:16:42 AM
Channel 739 (THITUS) has been added to lineup.

Error Code: 50
11/21/2009 2:16:42 AM
Channel 701 (TCMHD) has been added to lineup.

Error Code: 50
11/21/2009 2:16:42 AM
Channel 630 (NBATVHD) has been added to lineup.

Error Code: 50
11/21/2009 2:16:42 AM
Channel 440 (TEAMHD) has been added to lineup.

Error Code: 50
11/21/2009 2:16:42 AM
Channel 530 (STZKHD) has been added to lineup.

Error Code: 50
11/21/2009 2:16:42 AM
Channel 742 (DEPELC) has been added to lineup.

Error Code: 50
11/21/2009 2:16:42 AM
Channel 804 (HDPPV) has been added to lineup.

Error Code: 50
11/21/2009 2:16:42 AM
Channel 758 (GRNCINE) has been added to lineup.

Error Code: 50
11/21/2009 2:16:42 AM
Channel 573 (SHWXPHD) has been added to lineup.

Error Code: 50
11/21/2009 2:16:42 AM
Channel 689 (BETHD) has been added to lineup.

Error Code: 50
11/21/2009 2:16:42 AM
Channel 746 (WAPAUS) has been added to lineup.

Error Code: 50
11/21/2009 2:16:42 AM
Channel 456 (GAMEHD) has been added to lineup.

Error Code: 50
11/21/2009 2:16:42 AM
Channel 400 (ESPNU) has been added to lineup.

Error Code: 50
11/21/2009 2:16:42 AM
Channel 686 (CMTVHD) has been added to lineup.

Error Code: 50
11/21/2009 2:16:42 AM
Stations in your lineup have changed. Some scheduled recordings may have been updated to reflect these changes. Please see the log for a complete list of the changes.