I'm hoping it also gets added on Verizon....since a lot of other Verizon areas have RSNs in HD it should happen for us, also.

Have you heard that Comcast Sportsnet Chicago will broadcast both home and road games in HD for the Cubs/Sox this season----just another reason I'm hoping they add the HD version of this channel to Comcast sooner than later

Based on the diagram that I said it looked like the signal is very strong to the South West. This verifies what John W said something in an earlier post <snip>
I'm about 45 minutes south of Hicksville

I am a bit further out - about 60 miles near Wapak. Like others, I get 33 (WISE) 21 (WPTA) and 15 (WANE) along with the PBS broadcast - WFWA with good reliability. I have never seen a peep from the FOX affiliate. I am using the AntennaCraft MXU59 with a CM7777 preamp.

As I read this thread, I see guys within 10 miles who are struggling to get it. So, you are blazing a new trail I suppose and we will be very interested to hear how it works out. If you haven't tried them, SummitSource (http://www.summitsource.com/advanced_search_result.php?keywords=BLUE%20ZONE&page=1&sort=3a)and SolidSignal (http://www.solidsignal.com/antennas/)have some good prices on this stuff.

If you have an email from the Fox affiliate - I would be willing to write them as well. It helps to copy their sales manager, I think, as they like to be able to show their customers how far their ads are reaching. Especially where you are - I imagine Ft Wayne is the "big" city of choice for any out-of-the-ordinary shopping.

I know it's a high price to pay...but I've heard from a person in the Wizards' front office that Champp's and Cheesecake Factory have inquired about being a part of the Harrison Square project downtown. I would assume they would have the same set-up as in Indy...so we might get some good examples for everyone else to follow.

Prediction: If Cheesecake Factory goes in, it will draw far more people than the Wizards (lower-tier Single-A) annually.

Pine Valley Bar and Grill also has HD.

Great. The list is expanding.

Also, I'm assuming (hoping) that Granite City Brewery will have HD, and I think they open on Tuesday. Being the team player that I am, I will volunteer for the arduous task to stop by and check out their TVs and brewskis and report back.

Great. The list is expanding.

Also, I'm assuming (hoping) that Granite City Brewery will have HD, and I think they open on Tuesday. Being the team player that I am, I will volunteer for the arduous task to stop by and check out their TVs and brewskis and report back.

Saw an article in one of the regional newspapers in town and it said they would have many flat screens...hopefully they are tuned to HD. Thanks for checking!

Have you heard that Comcast Sportsnet Chicago will broadcast both home and road games in HD for the Cubs/Sox this season----just another reason I'm hoping they add the HD version of this channel to Comcast sooner than later

I hadn't heard that...now I REALLY hope we get it added this spring.

Great. The list is expanding.

Also, I'm assuming (hoping) that Granite City Brewery will have HD, and I think they open on Tuesday. Being the team player that I am, I will volunteer for the arduous task to stop by and check out their TVs and brewskis and report back.A task this important requires checking and double checking. I'll have to stop in and check as well! :)

Great. The list is expanding.

Also, I'm assuming (hoping) that Granite City Brewery will have HD, and I think they open on Tuesday. Being the team player that I am, I will volunteer for the arduous task to stop by and check out their TVs and brewskis and report back.

I was there on Saturday for lunch (Free lunch to help train the employees.:)) and they had the IU game on on CBS (Several flatscreens), but not in HD.

Have you heard that Comcast Sportsnet Chicago will broadcast both home and road games in HD for the Cubs/Sox this season----just another reason I'm hoping they add the HD version of this channel to Comcast sooner than later

I will check on this today and let you know any info..

If you have an email from the Fox affiliate - I would be willing to write them as well. It helps to copy their sales manager, I think, as they like to be able to show their customers how far their ads are reaching. Especially where you are - I imagine Ft Wayne is the "big" city of choice for any out-of-the-ordinary shopping.

Check this post:
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?p=11269615#post11269615

and
http://www.nexstar.tv/wfft.html

for names and contact info.

I stopped in at Granite City tonight and confirmed what Bill reported..... no HD on the flat screens. Another missed opportunity. Can't say that I'm surprised.

I stopped in at Granite City tonight and confirmed what Bill reported..... no HD on the flat screens. Another missed opportunity. Can't say that I'm surprised.

The Woodland Lounge off of Dupont had several flatscreens. Farily decent place on the inside. I was sitting at the bar and watching the X Games on ESPN HD. However, it didn't look like HD to me and didn't have the ESPN pillar boxes so they are probably using composite for the hookups. How hard can this be? Heck the Shady Nook off of Parnell has HD.

Heck the Shady Nook off of Parnell has HD.

Now that one is funny............

diehard

Now that one is funny............

diehard

VERY!

Well here it is the day before the super bowl and still no signal from 55. :eek:

Good thing I can get Fox 28 out of South Bend. (don't mean to rub it in either)

The more I think about this, the more it really makes really makes me sad to see that this makes OTA look really bad. I know there is alot of discussion here about cable and sat, but you are really missing out on the OTA experience with the better HD transmission and the extra sub channels that you get with OTA (plus it's FREE!!!!!!). I have gotten HD from South Bend long before Fort Wayne even started transmitting, so I have seen a big improvement. One thing I see is everyone is missing out on how great the OTA is. With the problems with Fox 55 just puts a bad taste in peoples mouth because of the stupidity of one station.

I'm lucky since I can get both South Bend and Fort Wayne, but the one thing is, South Bend is 20 miles further away, but their signal strength is far better than any station in Fort Wayne. Plus the news broadcasts are so much better. So what does that say about Fort Wayne? Then I see the fighting about the smoking ban and the stadium downtown, boy o boy, what a sad state of affairs Fort Wayne is in.

I have lived here all my 50 some plus years and I know there are alot of smart people here, but my god, lets get a grip on the present and the future and bring this town up to where it belongs and deserves to be.

If Shady Nook can do it, then......... enough said.

diehard

Well here it is the day before the super bowl and still no signal from 55. :eek:

Good thing I can get Fox 28 out of South Bend. (don't mean to rub it in either)

The more I think about this, the more it really makes really makes me sad to see that this makes OTA look really bad. I know there is alot of discussion here about cable and sat, but you are really missing out on the OTA experience with the better HD transmission and the extra sub channels that you get with OTA (plus it's FREE!!!!!!). I have gotten HD from South Bend long before Fort Wayne even started transmitting, so I have seen a big improvement. One thing I see is everyone is missing out on how great the OTA is. With the problems with Fox 55 just puts a bad taste in peoples mouth because of the stupidity of one station.



I'm lucky since I can get both South Bend and Fort Wayne, but the one thing is, South Bend is 20 miles further away, but their signal strength is far better than any station in Fort Wayne. Plus the news broadcasts are so much better. So what does that say about Fort Wayne? Then I see the fighting about the smoking ban and the stadium downtown, boy o boy, what a sad state of affairs Fort Wayne is in.

I have lived here all my 50 some plus years and I know there are alot of smart people here, but my god, lets get a grip on the present and the future and bring this town up to where it belongs and deserves to be.

If Shady Nook can do it, then......... enough said.

diehard

I think Fox 55 should be complemented for there promise to brodcast in HD prior to the superbowl. For a lot of us who can pick up the signal in the Fort Wayne area, the picture is great! For others that can't pick up the signal I guess will have to wait until this summer when they go full power. Its really not Fox's fault they don't have the funds allocated from Nextel yet for the update. But they did come through on their promise to be in HD by the super bowl. So thank you Fox 55, alot of us appreciate it.

I think Fox 55 should be complemented for there promise to brodcast in HD prior to the superbowl. For a lot of us who can pick up the signal in the Fort Wayne area, the picture is great! For others that can't pick up the signal I guess will have to wait until this summer when they go full power. Its really not Fox's fault they don't have the funds allocated from Nextel yet for the update. But they did come through on their promise to be in HD by the super bowl. So thank you Fox 55, alot of us appreciate it.

Regardless of who is to blame, 55 should have had their digital signal at a higher power before this point in time. I don't think the folks involved, either local or at corporate, deserve kudos for finally doing something half-assed that everybody else in town had been doing much better and much sooner.

Regardless of who is to blame, 55 should have had their digital signal at a higher power before this point in time. I don't think the folks involved, either local or at corporate, deserve kudos for finally doing something half-assed that everybody else in town had been doing much better and much sooner.

Well said! :mad:

Well here it is the day before the super bowl and still no signal from 55. :eek:

Good thing I can get Fox 28 out of South Bend. (don't mean to rub it in either)

The more I think about this, the more it really makes really makes me sad to see that this makes OTA look really bad. I know there is alot of discussion here about cable and sat, but you are really missing out on the OTA experience with the better HD transmission and the extra sub channels that you get with OTA (plus it's FREE!!!!!!). I have gotten HD from South Bend long before Fort Wayne even started transmitting, so I have seen a big improvement. One thing I see is everyone is missing out on how great the OTA is. With the problems with Fox 55 just puts a bad taste in peoples mouth because of the stupidity of one station.

I'm lucky since I can get both South Bend and Fort Wayne, but the one thing is, South Bend is 20 miles further away, but their signal strength is far better than any station in Fort Wayne. Plus the news broadcasts are so much better. So what does that say about Fort Wayne? Then I see the fighting about the smoking ban and the stadium downtown, boy o boy, what a sad state of affairs Fort Wayne is in.

I have lived here all my 50 some plus years and I know there are alot of smart people here, but my god, lets get a grip on the present and the future and bring this town up to where it belongs and deserves to be.

If Shady Nook can do it, then......... enough said.

diehard

Enough said but well said. Fort Wayne just doesn't match up in many ways to other towns it's size. I travel the midwest for work so I am not just blowing smoke. You are absolutely correct about the news broadcasts also. I wish I could get South Bend stations... Consider yourself lucky.

After much tweeking and trying various antennas I am finally able to get WFFT for the Super Bowl. I have many hours in this.

I live near Coldwater and Gump Road, which is 9.7 NNE miles from the tower. I am in the worst direction from the tower according the link with signal map.

I tried the Starship antenna from Radio shack and signals were 2/3 of what I had with the Terk 55. The Terk 55 is indoors.

I couldn't get it with the Terk 55 at first. But after many many tries I finally found a sweet spot and am pulling a solid picture at 63% as measured by my Dish VIP 622. Signals are as follows.

15.x 100%
21.x 100%
33.x 100%
39.x 78%
36.1 63%

Picture has been steady since Friday evening.

After much tweeking and trying various antennas I am finally able to get WFFT for the Super Bowl. I have many hours in this.

I live near Coldwater and Gump Road, which is 9.7 NNE miles from the tower. I am in the worst direction from the tower according the link with signal map.

I tried the Starship antenna from Radio shack and signals were 2/3 of what I had with the Terk 55. The Terk 55 is indoors.

I couldn't get it with the Terk 55 at first. But after many many tries I finally found a sweet spot and am pulling a solid picture at 63% as measured by my Dish VIP 622. Signals are as follows.

15.x 100%
21.x 100%
33.x 100%
39.x 78%
36.1 63%

Picture has been steady since Friday evening.

Thats great news! I am glad it worked out for you! Hope you enjoy Fox HD and the big game! MMike

I haven't watched too much Fox HD since it has been available, but did anyone else notice that every time they displayed the call letters of Fox 55 during the big game, the picture went to standard def for a couple of seconds until the graphic had disappeared? I have never noticed this on any other HD stations, and just wondering what was going on. That being said, I'm still very thankful we were able to view this game in HD.

I haven't watched too much Fox HD since it has been available, but did anyone else notice that every time they displayed the call letters of Fox 55 during the big game, the picture went to standard def for a couple of seconds until the graphic had disappeared? I have never noticed this on any other HD stations, and just wondering what was going on. That being said, I'm still very thankful we were able to view this game in HD.
Yeah, I'm no techie, but I assume that's all a part of the "not quite there yet" portion of the switch. I saw the same thing. It's almost as if they don't have a HD version of their logo so they have to fire up the ol' SD signal w/ overlay for that brief (thank goodness) 10 second station ID.
And as luck would have it, my TV was smart enough to pull 66% signal so I could watch the game, but sadly the card in my MythTV sucked and I could only get 7% lock. Couldn't timeshift or pause the game...oh well...I can't complain. At least I saw it in HD! And what a game, I might add!!!

Regardless of who is to blame, 55 should have had their digital signal at a higher power before this point in time. I don't think the folks involved, either local or at corporate, deserve kudos for finally doing something half-assed that everybody else in town had been doing much better and much sooner.

well said indeed!

Anyone know if/when local comcast will be adding more HD channels? If so, what are they?

my TV was smart enough to pull 66% signal so I could watch the game, but sadly the card in my MythTV sucked and I could only get 7% lock.

I had the same problem last night. It also happened during the Terminator preview. MythTV wouldn't lock on but I ccould manually tune the channel just fine. I think it might have something to do with PSIP data coming from the station (or lack there of) but I really don't know for sure. I know I had more than enough signal, so that wasn't the cause.

I just checked 36.1 a few minutes ago and had no problem getting a lock so hopefully terminator will record without issues tonight.

If anyone has any idea what might be causing this I'd love to hear your thoughts.

Martian21

Anyone know if/when local comcast will be adding more HD channels? If so, what are they?
I have been calling and trying to request that Comcast adds Comcast Sportsnet Chicago in HD to the lineup, and I actually spoke to an operator last week that told me I should look for it sometime later this year. Unfortunately when I followed up that call and spoke with a few other operators, none of them had heard about that channel addition---makes me think I was likely lied to.

I haven't watched too much Fox HD since it has been available, but did anyone else notice that every time they displayed the call letters of Fox 55 during the big game, the picture went to standard def for a couple of seconds until the graphic had disappeared? I have never noticed this on any other HD stations, and just wondering what was going on. That being said, I'm still very thankful we were able to view this game in HD.

Sounds like they don't know how to run thier splicer. The way the unit works is the local station logo is loaded in the splicer unit that comes from FOX, so when ID's are called up, there's no local user intervention necessarily needed, and in fact, there should be no local processing equipment in the chain. The whole setup was engineered so local ops can't screw it up (however they appearently didn't consider WFFT would be behind the controls)

Again, glad you guys are getting somethin' resembling HD from FOX...

Anyone else get their letter from Verizon? Looks like April will be a special month!

Anyone else get their letter from Verizon? Looks like April will be a special month!

Very much so! I wonder how well it will improve the look of the non-HD channels...

This was quoted from the verizon fios thread on the Broadband Report....hope it's correct!

"I was told by Terry Denson, VP of Programming for FiOS that 30 HD channels would be added in April and 30 in June. I was also told that the Big Ten Network(in HD also) would be added in April and the Comcast Sports Chicago would be HD. Good for Cubs games."

Please forgive me for venturing off topic a little. Did Comcast change their analog (limited basic) channel line-up recently? For example I used to get ABC Family on channel 11 and now it's no where to be found.

If anyone has any info please let me know. I'll now return this thread to HDTV discussion.

Martian21

Please forgive me for venturing off topic a little. Did Comcast change their analog (limited basic) channel line-up recently? For example I used to get ABC Family on channel 11 and now it's no where to be found.

If anyone has any info please let me know. I'll now return this thread to HDTV discussion.

Martian21

Hmm, didn't notice. But I guess it's HSN now.:confused: I will check tomorrow..

Please forgive me for venturing off topic a little. Did Comcast change their analog (limited basic) channel line-up recently? For example I used to get ABC Family on channel 11 and now it's no where to be found.

If anyone has any info please let me know. I'll now return this thread to HDTV discussion.

Martian21

ABC Family is channel 41 now..

I had the same problem last night. It also happened during the Terminator preview. MythTV wouldn't lock on but I ccould manually tune the channel just fine. I think it might have something to do with PSIP data coming from the station (or lack there of) but I really don't know for sure. I know I had more than enough signal, so that wasn't the cause.

I just checked 36.1 a few minutes ago and had no problem getting a lock so hopefully terminator will record without issues tonight.

If anyone has any idea what might be causing this I'd love to hear your thoughts.

Martian21

It had to be on their end. I had high 80s on my Mythtv setup and nice HD before SB Sunday. Go to watch the game and 55% and partial lock (L) only. All last week, same % and partial lock. Sunday morning (as I was getting ready to build the antenna mentioned earlier in this thread to replace a 20 year old YAGI I found in my attic from previous owner or two or three), I tuned once more to take a before shot of the OSD saying 55% partial lock and the damn thing comes up 88% and full Lock (LAMGV). I'm not sure what was going on but I don't think it was my setup and it sucked having to watch the super bowl in sd on a different system.

amadare

It had to be on their end. I had high 80s on my Mythtv setup and nice HD before SB Sunday. Go to watch the game and 55% and partial lock (L) only. All last week, same % and partial lock. Sunday morning (as I was getting ready to build the antenna mentioned earlier in this thread to replace a 20 year old YAGI I found in my attic from previous owner or two or three), I tuned once more to take a before shot of the OSD saying 55% partial lock and the damn thing comes up 88% and full Lock (LAMGV). I'm not sure what was going on but I don't think it was my setup and it sucked having to watch the super bowl in sd on a different system.

amadare

I figured they aimed it at the station GMs house for SB Sunday.

ABC Family is channel 41 now..

I checked Schedules Direct and they had it listed as 41 also. When I tried to tune it in all I got was snow. Guess limited basic just got a little more limited. Now that I get FOX in HD and ABC Family is gone (wife likes that channel) there is no longer a reason to keep Limited Basic and thus no longer a reason to keep Comcast. Looks like I'll be giving Verizon a call to sign up for their 15/2 service.

Thank You Comcast - Thank you soooo much!

Martian21

HD in Area Bars/Restaurants

Add Hooters to the list.

I was there for lunch today, and this time I remembered to check out the TVs. I saw Roger Clemens testifying in glorious HD.

Did anyone notice that Comcast is now broadcasting CNN HD on channel 213? I didn't get a message on my digital box telling me about the addition, so I kind of just stumbled upon it last night. Still, it's good to see Comcast is trying to catch up with the number of HD channels they are offering----it is a bit frustrating though, as I found a link yesterday to the Comcast HD lineup in Warsaw, and they have a much better selection of channels than we do in Fort Wayne (including Comcast Sportsnet Chicago HD).

Did anyone notice that Comcast is now broadcasting CNN HD on channel 213? I didn't get a message on my digital box telling me about the addition, so I kind of just stumbled upon it last night. Still, it's good to see Comcast is trying to catch up with the number of HD channels they are offering----it is a bit frustrating though, as I found a link yesterday to the Comcast HD lineup in Warsaw, and they have a much better selection of channels that we do in Fort Wayne (including Comcast Sportsnet Chicago HD).

I noticed that too. Par for the course. I didn't see any notification when they added the last set of channels (USA, SCIFI, etc) either. Now if we can just get FX I'll be happy for a while.

I was at Henry's this evening and saw that they had one large flat panel (plasma or lcd, I'm not sure) tuned to ESPNHD. The list is growing. :)

List:
Buckets
Kaysan's 5th Down
Legends
Uptown Bar/Grille
Pine Valley Bar/Grille
Hooters
Henry's

Anyone else with ungodly audio issues with Fox FW?

Anyone else with ungodly audio issues with Fox FW?

Yes, when they had non-high def programming. Even with Comcast.

Did anyone else see this article about Comcast---it says something about them offering between 50 and 60 HD channels by the end of the year, and over 1000 On Demand titles. It sounds good, but what are the chances of it happening? If it's true, maybe I'll finally get to see my Cubs in HD on either Comcast Sportsnet Chicago HD or WGN HD. Here is a link to the article:

http://www.multichannel.com/article/CA6532558.html?desc=topstory

Looks like 33 is back to having transmitter problems again. This is really disappointing.

Martian21

Did anyone else see this article about Comcast---it says something about them offering between 50 and 60 HD channels by the end of the year, and over 1000 On Demand titles. It sounds good, but what are the chances of it happening? If it's true, maybe I'll finally get to see my Cubs in HD on either Comcast Sportsnet Chicago HD or WGN HD. Here is a link to the article:

http://www.multichannel.com/article/CA6532558.html?desc=topstory

The article says switched digital service will be in 20% of its footprint by the end of the year. I doubt Fort Wayne fits in this footprint and switched video would be required to increase the bandwidth. Just a guess...

Did anyone else see this article about Comcast---it says something about them offering between 50 and 60 HD channels by the end of the year, and over 1000 On Demand titles. It sounds good, but what are the chances of it happening? If it's true, maybe I'll finally get to see my Cubs in HD on either Comcast Sportsnet Chicago HD or WGN HD. Here is a link to the article:

http://www.multichannel.com/article/CA6532558.html?desc=topstory

It looks like the 50-60 is TOTAL. We already get ~35 if you count the locals and the HBO/Showtime stuff. Then again, I doubt we'll see that here anyway.

It looks like the 50-60 is TOTAL. We already get ~35 if you count the locals and the HBO/Showtime stuff. Then again, I doubt we'll see that here anyway.


I totally agree with your feelings---I have lately been on a bit of a mission trying to get Comcast here in FW to add some channels to the lineup, and it has been very frustrating. It has lead me to researching the channel lineups that Comcast offers in other cities, and FW is certainly lacking in comparison. Even towns with smaller populations (Warsaw for one) have channel lineups that put FW's to shame. I have tried to contact our local office via telephone to complain, but I can't seem to ever get connected to anyone local when I call in. Maybe the increased competition of Fios will force Comcast to get its act together, but so far it hasn't worked.

Looks like 33 is back to having transmitter problems again. This is really disappointing.

Martian21

I don't think they ever got there problem fixed? 33 has been cutting out now for a long time. Hey ENGjas, how is the fix coming? This is really getting annoying.

diehard

Found this on highdefforum list...take with a grain of salt.

Guy's name is fiostech and claims this is the updated list for April.

Animal Planet HD
Big Ten Network HD
Cinemax West
CNBC HD
Golf HD
HBO HD (West)
The Learning Channel HD
The Science Channel HD
The History Channel HD
Versus HD
SCI FI HD
USA HD
Bravo HD
Outdoor Channel 2 HD
The Weather Channel HD
CNN HD
TBS HD
Smithsonian

I don't think they ever got there problem fixed? 33 has been cutting out now for a long time. Hey ENGjas, how is the fix coming? This is really getting annoying.

diehard

Old ENGjas hasn't posted in some time. Hope he didn't get caught up in some austerity program.

For those two out there who care, Mediacom in Auburn added several HD channels:
WFFT-HD
CNN HD
TNT HD
TBS HD

What's interesting here is that I know that Mediacom in Auburn gets its digital feed from Fort Wayne via an antenna. I can only surmise that they have one hell of a tower/antenna setup to get it reliably.

Old ENGjas hasn't posted in some time. Hope he didn't get caught up in some austerity program.
Still here, There is still no new equipment installed yet, there have been some delays. Hopefully we can get something going in the next couple of weeks.

Still here, There is still no new equipment installed yet, there have been some delays. Hopefully we can get something going in the next couple of weeks.

Sorry to here it is taking so long, but it is great to here from you. Thanks.

diehard

So I took a cue from the South Bend thread and looked up the DTV transition reports from the FW stations (use the FCC's TV query, find the digital channels, click Application List and click Application next to the file from February that's "ACCEPTED FOR FILING."

All of the full powers will be moving to where their DTV channels are now.

WPTA, WISE, and WFWA are done. WANE hasn't started the final facilities, they're estimated to run up to the wire, 2/17/09, but considering pretty much everyone can get the signal, nothing to be too concerned about.

WFFT has neither completed nor started building their final digital facilities, no big surprise there. The expected construction date: 10/31/08. So much for summer of '08. Tower work is supposed to be done by the end of September.

"ALSO NEEDS RF SYSTEMS, ENCODERS, MICROWAVE SYSTEMS AND POSSIBLY A NEW TRANSMITTER BUILDING."

Hmm. Microwave systems, what for?

"RESPONDENT IS AWARE THAT ITS EXPECTED CONSTRUCTION DATE IS BEYOND ITS CURRENT CONSTRUCTION DEADLINE AND WILL FILE FCC FORM 337 ON OR BEFORE 3/19/2008 TO REQUEST ADDITIONAL TIME TO CONSTRUCT THE FINAL, POST-TRANSITION FACILITIES FOR WFFT-DT."

FCC should have brought down the thunder a long time ago. This is comical.

Can the MythTV users verify they have WFFT or not? Changing to the channel has been on and off Lock with 80+ % and Partial Lock with < 50% since the beginning of the year. Right now (for about 2-3 weeks now) I'm at the < 50% with Partial Lock. A channel scan shows the same < 50% signal with a timeout and "No tables" message. Just want to make sure it is larger than me.

Thanks
Bobby

WFFT has neither completed nor started building their final digital facilities, no big surprise there. The expected construction date: 10/31/08. So much for summer of '08. Tower work is supposed to be done by the end of September.
"ALSO NEEDS RF SYSTEMS, ENCODERS, MICROWAVE SYSTEMS AND POSSIBLY A NEW TRANSMITTER BUILDING."
Hmm. Microwave systems, what for?
"RESPONDENT IS AWARE THAT ITS EXPECTED CONSTRUCTION DATE IS BEYOND ITS CURRENT CONSTRUCTION DEADLINE AND WILL FILE FCC FORM 337 ON OR BEFORE 3/19/2008 TO REQUEST ADDITIONAL TIME TO CONSTRUCT THE FINAL, POST-TRANSITION FACILITIES FOR WFFT-DT."
FCC should have brought down the thunder a long time ago. This is comical.

why does this news not surprise me at all? some things never change.
so does anyone know what the 'punishment' will be for WFFT for it's constant procrastination? I'm assuming that since it's the FCC there will be endless 'suggestions' and weak threats for a few years until WFFT finally upgrades? /sigh

Can the MythTV users verify they have WFFT or not? Changing to the channel has been on and off Lock with 80+ % and Partial Lock with < 50% since the beginning of the year. Right now (for about 2-3 weeks now) I'm at the < 50% with Partial Lock. A channel scan shows the same < 50% signal with a timeout and "No tables" message. Just want to make sure it is larger than me.

Thanks
Bobby

Sorry, hadn't checked here in a couple days. I just tuned Fox at a little after 10 tonight (3/13) and I got 72% (I'm ~2 mi. away). It locked almost instantly (didn't take any longer than other channels). Hope this helps.

why does this news not surprise me at all? some things never change.
so does anyone know what the 'punishment' will be for WFFT for it's constant procrastination? I'm assuming that since it's the FCC there will be endless 'suggestions' and weak threats for a few years until WFFT finally upgrades? /sigh

Their punishment will be that they won't be able to watch FOX in digital.....

Martian

Dish Network Strikes Deal For Local HD

Dish Network has signed an agreement with broadcaster LIN TV enabling the satcaster to carry HD and SD signals for LIN stations in 17 cities.

http://www.tvpredictions.com/dishlin031408.htm

What's up with WISE preempting prime-time shows with news re-runs tonight? :confused: Both Comcast and 33-1 broadcasts are some Retrospective show instead of the usual NBC shows. Surprisingly, the analog broadcast is still 'My Dad is better than your Dad'

Got a letter from Verizon confirming April 1 for the switch to digital and new HD channels. Can't wait!

Got a letter from Verizon confirming April 1 for the switch to digital and new HD channels. Can't wait!

That is GREAT!

Found this other site for checking transmitter locations and power levels. Kind of like antennaweb, but more graphical. They have a Google earth plugin that shows all the towers in the area and their coverage areas. The only problem I noticed was that they are basing the data on FCC filings, not necessarily what it currently being broadcast. They show WFFT-DT being a strong signal which we all now is not the case at the moment.

http://www.tvfool.com/

FiOS and April 1!!!

Scroller running on channel 49 about the switch over to 100% digital. They also are getting rid of two channels. Bring on the HD!

FiOS and April 1!!!

Scroller running on channel 49 about the switch over to 100% digital. They also are getting rid of two channels. Bring on the HD!

I can't wait!


I am wondering if it will fix some audio issues, such as Comedy Central sounding like it's broadcasted out of a tin can...

Over the winter we put up an outside antenna on the house and improved our reception of 15 digital. Lately though we are seeing increasingly frequent drops to 0 from the 70s and loss of signal. Anyone else?

Tested Winegard hd8800 Zenith sdv9201 televes xg-43 Philex slx18 winegard analog 15 +11dbmv. analog 21 +15dbmv analog 33 +15dbmv analog39 +15dbmv analog 55 +14dbmv Winegard on digital dt31 +9dbmv dt24 +12dbmv dt19 +7dbmv dt36 -20dbmv thats minus20! Tuner still locks signal meter on tv shows medium strength. Zenith sdv9201 analog 15 +19dbmv analog 21 +22dbmv analog 33 +28dbmv analog39 +22dbmv analog 55 +24dbmv Zenith on dt31 +13dbmv dt24 +16dbmv dt19 =9dbmv dt40 +10.5 dbmv dt36 -19dbmv Televes XG-43 on analog 15 +37dbmv analog 21 +32dbmv analog 33=32dbmv analog39 +29dbmv analog 55 +27dbmv televes on dt 31 +21.5dbmv dt24+26dbmv dt19 +24dbmv DT40 n/a dt36 -12dbmv higest level 0n FOX! Philex slx18 on analog 15 +34dbmv analog21+26dbmv analog 33 +29dbmv analog 55 +25dbmv. Philex on dt 31 +12dbmv dt 24 +17 dbmv dt19 +19 dbmv dt40 n/a dt 36 -18 dbmv. All antennas mounted on the same mast same length of rg-6 same location aimed with a field strength meter. Distance from X-mitter 8 miles. Televes aerial also installed at ST.rd 101 and Antwerp rd. dt 36 locks no pixellation . receiver is a Hisense brand from walmart. No pre-amp but rg-11 cable is used because antenna is mounted to a garage next to the house clear of trees. I will test a Channel Master 4 bay screen aerial soon and post. I do have pictures of all the test aerials. Thanks for reading my results.john l.

Thanks for reading my results.john l.

I tried to and had a series of mini-strokes.

I don't know if anyone saw, but Comcast quietly responded to Verizon's upgrade with some HD channel additions today. Comcast customers now receive Animal Planet HD, History Channel HD, Disney HD, Family HD, The Science Channel HD, and maybe some others that I am forgetting off the top of my head. Unfortunately, they didn't add Comcast Sportsnet Chicago HD or WGN HD, so I will still have to watch my Cubbies in standard def.

I don't know if anyone saw, but Comcast quietly responded to Verizon's upgrade with some HD channel additions today. Comcast customers now receive Animal Planet HD, History Channel HD, Disney HD, Family HD, The Science Channel HD, and maybe some others that I am forgetting off the top of my head. Unfortunately, they didn't add Comcast Sportsnet Chicago HD or WGN HD, so I will still have to watch my Cubbies in standard def.

What Verizon upgrade? I haven't seen any more HD channels yet:(

I don't know if anyone saw, but Comcast quietly responded to Verizon's upgrade with some HD channel additions today. Comcast customers now receive Animal Planet HD, History Channel HD, Disney HD, Family HD, The Science Channel HD, and maybe some others that I am forgetting off the top of my head. Unfortunately, they didn't add Comcast Sportsnet Chicago HD or WGN HD, so I will still have to watch my Cubbies in standard def.

I noticed HistoryHD on 212, any channel #s for the other ones?

Same mast, same heighth, same location, field strength meter for measurements, distance from transmitters 8 miles:

Winegard Zenith Televes Philex
HD8800 SDV9201 XG-43 SLX18
Analog 15/dt31 +11dbmv +19dbmv +37dbmv +34dbmv
Analog 21/dt24 +15 +22 +32 +26
Analog 33/dt19 +15 +28 +32 +29
Analog 39/dt40 +15 +22 +29 +26
Analog 55/dt36 +14 +24 +27 +25

Digital 31 +9dbmv +13dbmv +21.5dbmv +12dbmv
Digital 24 +12 +16 +26 +17
Digital 19 +7 +9 +24 +19
Digital 40 +8 +10.5 N/A N/A
Digital 36 -20 -19 -12.5 -18

as of 3/30/08

What Verizon upgrade? I haven't seen any more HD channels yet:(

Direct TV HD does have WGN in HD on my service in Fort Wayne.
CBS2, NBC5, and FOX32 are in HD, as well.

Direct TV HD does have WGN in HD on my service in Fort Wayne.
CBS2, NBC5, and FOX32 are in HD, as well.

In Fort Wayne, how do you qualify for CBS2, NBC5 and FOX32 via Direct?

What Verizon upgrade? I haven't seen any more HD channels yet:(
Sorry if I got your hopes up---I was under the impression from reading some other boards that Fios was going to make some big channel additions on April 1st.

I noticed HistoryHD on 212, any channel #s for the other ones?

Animal Planet HD 193
Sci HD 211
History HD 212
AMC HD 214
Fam HD 229
Dis HD 230

Sorry if I got your hopes up---I was under the impression from reading some other boards that Fios was going to make some big channel additions on April 1st.

I was also under the same impression that FIOS was adding their next HD channels in Indiana on April 1 , but I saw nothing last night. :(

I was also under the same impression that FIOS was adding their next HD channels in Indiana on April 1 , but I saw nothing last night. :(

The analog switch-off was scheduled for April 1 with as many as 15 new HD channels rumored to follow sometime later in the month, but the rumor that I read did not give a specific date.

Robert Blacher Retiring from Nexstar Broadcasting Group Station

http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/CA6546869.html?nid=3344

Did anyone else see this story on tvpredictions.com?

http://www.tvpredictions.com/comcastadd040808.htm

It talks about Comcast in Central Illinois adding both WGN HD and Comcast Sportsnet HD to their channel lineup (along with a bunch of other channels Comcast already offers in Fort Wayne). I am hoping we are next in line to have these HD channels added---I guess I'm going to have to start up my phone/e-mail campaign to Comcast again.

Anyone no longer seeing 21-3 OTA?

Anybody having issues with the EPG on WANE-DT? Someone has emailed in that it is an hour off. I checked it at home just now and it appears to be fine. I want to make sure its an isolated incident and not a problem that the tech on duty needs to take a gander at.

EDIT:
I see the problem with my second receiver (my plasma at home doesn't show time.) We are aware and the crew that is on duty there now is working to correct the issue. These problems ALWAYS pop up on my days off! (Some in my department would argue that is a conspiracy theroy!)

These problems ALWAYS pop up on my days off! (Some in my department would argue that is a conspiracy theroy!)

Well, now that you mention it.....

Well, now that you mention it.....

Love the screen name, MRThomas! If the problem next occurs at 3:30 Monday morning, then you'll have a conspiracy!

To everyone else: in attempting to fix the EPG yesterday, we had another piece of equipment flake and it caused some reception issues during the afternoon. Those issues have since been resolved.

Robert Blacher Retiring from Nexstar Broadcasting Group Station

http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/CA6546869.html?nid=3344

Added Ritchhart, “After following in the footsteps of a great mentor, I look forward to working with our staff to further enhance our leadership position in providing successful advertising solutions for our clients, while extending our track record of excellence in service that WFFT has become known for.”

Wow, what a statement!!!!! "A GREAT MENTOR" oh yea.........


"EXCELLENCE IN SERVICE"...............enough said!!!!!


The only thing WFFT is known for is being a grumpy, subborn ol man that don't listen to their viewers.

diehard

Funny this would come up---I started watching the Yankees vs Red Sox Game on Fox HD yesterday, but for whatever reason, the game wasn't being broadcast in HD. I called my Dad in Chicago and asked if he was getting the game in HD, and sure enough, they were getting an HD feed. I then picked up the phone and called Fox 55 and left a message stating that the HD feed wasn't working on the baseball game. I don't know if it had anything to do with my call or not, but about 10/15 minutes later, they switched over to HD. Though I do wish the game had been in HD the whole time, I was surprised and a little impressed that Fox might have listened and acted on my concerns. Maybe things are changing over at Fox..........I guess time will tell.

Added Ritchhart, “After following in the footsteps of a great mentor, I look forward to working with our staff to further enhance our leadership position in providing successful advertising solutions for our clients, while extending our track record of excellence in service that WFFT has become known for.”

Wow, what a statement!!!!! "A GREAT MENTOR" oh yea.........


"EXCELLENCE IN SERVICE"...............enough said!!!!!


The only thing WFFT is known for is being a grumpy, subborn ol man that don't listen to their viewers.

diehard

...I was surprised and a little impressed that Fox might have listened and acted on my concerns...Since you're batting 1000 with Fox so far, can you call and ask if they'll up their signal a bit for me. :D

Since you're batting 1000 with Fox so far, can you call and ask if they'll up their signal a bit for me. :D

I wouldn't exactly say I'm batting 1.000. I was bugging them (along with seemingly everyone else on this board) for over a year to make the switch to HD before they finally did in December. They seem to be on a different clock than the rest of us, but it says on their webiste they'll get around to boosting their signal by summer of 08, so I guess that could be anytime from June-August.

I'd really like to know when Verizon is going to turn on those additional HD channels. There have been some good games on VS that could be all the better in HD.....

I'd really like to know when Verizon is going to turn on those additional HD channels......

You and me both! :confused:

This week Dish Network added CNN, USA And SCIFI in HD.

This week Dish Network added CNN, USA And SCIFI in HD.

:mad:

Anyone "in the know" know if Dish Network and the Fort Wayne local stations-besides 15, already an agreement with LIN-are in discussions or even further along regarding carrying the digital channels? Have noticed some smaller markets are going to be lit up over the next three months. Hoping we don't have any greedy foot-draggers locally.

This week Dish Network added CNN, USA And SCIFI in HD.

Sweet, now I just need them to add Speed HD for the F1 races.

Does anyone have news on any channel additions to Comcast's HD lineup? I know they are supposed to be making some additions in other parts of the country at the end of April, but for whatever reason, our local office doesn't notify us when we receive new channels. Thanks

Wow, 33 is really bad tonight. I thought they were working on their transmitter problems. I can't believe how long it's been. Hopefully they will get it right before February....

Martian21

Wow, 33 is really bad tonight. I thought they were working on their transmitter problems. I can't believe how long it's been. Hopefully they will get it right before February....

Martian21

I've said all along, when thats their only signal it will be much more of a priority. When thats it, no one is seeing the commercials if its off or if they change because it sucks.

Does anyone have news on any channel additions to Comcast's HD lineup? I know they are supposed to be making some additions in other parts of the country at the end of April, but for whatever reason, our local office doesn't notify us when we receive new channels. Thanks

I haven't noticed any. The last couple have been stealth additions that just showed up in the guide. If I remember correctly, most of the ones listed for that phase we already have.

I've said all along, when thats their only signal it will be much more of a priority. When thats it, no one is seeing the commercials if its off or if they change because it sucks.

I doubt I matter much to them, but I switched channels because their signal sucks. Oh, and I didn't switch to their analog station either. I don't even have an analog tuner hooked up any more so either they work in digital or I don't watch!

There actually are a couple NBC shows I used to follow but haven't been watching this new season because I missed half of the last season due to their transmitter issues.

EDIT: Seems like Every night 33 gets a little bit worse. The last couple nights Frasier on 33.2 has been unwatchable. At this point my money is on FOX to go full power before 33 gets their problems worked out.

Martian21

I doubt I matter much to them, but I switched channels because their signal sucks. Oh, and I didn't switch to their analog station either. I don't even have an analog tuner hooked up any more so either they work in digital or I don't watch!

There actually are a couple NBC shows I used to follow but haven't been watching this new season because I missed half of the last season due to their transmitter issues.

EDIT: Seems like Every night 33 gets a little bit worse. The last couple nights Frasier on 33.2 has been unwatchable. At this point my money is on FOX to go full power before 33 gets their problems worked out.

Martian21
The new gear for WISE is finally installed on the towers, we are naow waiting for the FCC to approval to turn it on. This should resolve all of the issues with WISE's digital signal.

Anyone get their analog DTV converter box with the coupon? I just got my coupons in the mail and I'm trying to decide which one might be the best. I'd really like to get one with a S-Video connection for the best quality. I saw a list that shows a couple of the eligible boxes with S-Vid. One of them is the Channel Master CM-7000. I can't seem to find one at any of the local retailers I shop. Anyone have a recommendation?

The new gear for WISE is finally installed on the towers, we are now waiting for the FCC to approval to turn it on. This should resolve all of the issues with WISE's digital signal.
Thanks for the update ENGjas! Hopefully you will get approval soon but with the FCC involved I'm not going to hold my breath...

I'm sure you guys are as frustrated as I am by now.

Martian21

Is there something up with WPTA tonight? I tune into Lost and am getting picture break-ups. WPTA is usually a lock for me. I even tried getting it in on my computer using a Silver Sensor and the best I could get was 70% but it was real jumpy. Normally it's a solid 90 or so.

Is there something up with WPTA tonight? I tune into Lost and am getting picture break-ups. WPTA is usually a lock for me. I even tried getting it in on my computer using a Silver Sensor and the best I could get was 70% but it was real jumpy. Normally it's a solid 90 or so.
We recorded Ugly Betty on WPTA tonight and it didn't have any issues. Problem must have started after 9 pm.

Martian21

In Fort Wayne, try SummitSource at 4203 Merchant Dr. 489-7525.
They have the CM-7000 listed at 68.95 + tax less the Coupon card, so take along $30 plus to get one. They have a website summitsource.com.

I'm probably getting one of the CM's, but still waiting for the MaxMedia CECB to show up or drop out. S-Video should have better quality, but the CM's EPG has limits.
Nothing great in S-Video seen coming in on the horizon either.

Jim

Did anyone else see the Cubs game on Fox HD this afternoon and think something looked wrong with the pictue?

Why isn't The Preakness in HD on 33-1 as provided by NBC?

Any news on the new HD channels for Fios? Seems to be pretty quiet on their front. :rolleyes:

Any news on the new HD channels for Fios? Seems to be pretty quiet on their front. :rolleyes: Great question....if they don't get things started here in the near future...I'm going to seriously start thinking about getting one of the satellites.

I get up early and have no signal on 36-1 at 4:00 am. All other FW OTA's are fine. What are these turkeys up to now?

Jim

Any news on the new HD channels for Fios? Seems to be pretty quiet on their front. :rolleyes:

Comcast has also not made much noise recently---does anyone have news on their front?

The new gear for WISE is finally installed on the towers, we are naow waiting for the FCC to approval to turn it on. This should resolve all of the issues with WISE's digital signal.

Any update? I'm sure the FCC works at the same speed as the rest of the government so I didn't expect it to be snappy. Just wondered if there was any new news?

Thanks,

Martian21

Any update? I'm sure the FCC works at the same speed as the rest of the government so I didn't expect it to be snappy. Just wondered if there was any new news?

Thanks,

Martian21
No word back yet from the FCC. Hopefully we are only a week or so away from approval.

Fios customers.....your lucky day looks to finally be near.

http://www.tvpredictions.com/verizon060408.htm

Hello all,

I am moving to Fort Wayne in the near future and was hoping someone could provide me with some real brief cliff notes on the HD situation there. I've skimmed through the last several pages in the thread but still had some questions. For a frame of reference, we'll likely be living somewhere along the west side of town, and we'll have DirecTV and currently use a Silver Sensor for OTA signal.

Which locals are broadcasting in HD? Is the signal strong enough that hopefully the Silver Sensor will pull them in?

It appears that D* does not provide locals in HD, is this correct?

Also, for those that have the MLB Extra Innings package: are there any teams' games you don't receive due to the screwy MLB blackout rules? I remember seeing that Fort Wayne was claimed by several teams and from what I've read about other markets D* doesn't always provide the RSN's for all teams claiming an area and the game is still blacked out on MLBEI.

Thanks in advance for any help!

CBS is at or close to full power so you should have no problem getting them OTA. I never have any problems with their digital signal.

ABC is at full power and I also never have any problems with them.

NBC is at full power however their digital transmitter is all messed up resulting in very frequent blocking, skips, and full signal drops to the point where more often than not it's unwatchable for me.

PBS is at full power and I never have any reception issues, however they do not broadcast in HD. They choose to split their digital signal into 4 muticasts instead of carrying the HD feed. It is rumored that this decision was financially motivated in that they don't want to pay higher fees for rights to rebroadcast the HD feed.

FOX has been the local "whipping boy" for a long time now. They were the last station in town to go HD and they are still not at full power. In fact unless you live close to the tower farm (like I do) it's very hard to get FOX's digital signal without putting some serious cash into your antennae. They are supposed to go full power this summer so really it could be any time now. That said you won't catch anyone holding their breath on that. I do have to give FOX credit in that their HD signal has been rock stable for me even though it hovers just under 70% signal level at only 2 miles away.

Hope that helps.

Martian21

Here is the official announcement....FINALLY!

http://www22.verizon.com/NROneRetail/NR/rdonlyres/DDF52435-30A8-4F2F-9487-E19F9840DD08/0/Fort_Wayne_IN_effective_6_30.pdf

CBS is at or close to full power so you should have no problem getting them OTA. I never have any problems with their digital signal.

ABC is at full power and I also never have any problems with them.

NBC is at full power however their digital transmitter is all messed up resulting in very frequent blocking, skips, and full signal drops to the point where more often than not it's unwatchable for me.

PBS is at full power and I never have any reception issues, however they do not broadcast in HD. They choose to split their digital signal into 4 muticasts instead of carrying the HD feed. It is rumored that this decision was financially motivated in that they don't want to pay higher fees for rights to rebroadcast the HD feed.

FOX has been the local "whipping boy" for a long time now. They were the last station in town to go HD and they are still not at full power. In fact unless you live close to the tower farm (like I do) it's very hard to get FOX's digital signal without putting some serious cash into your antennae. They are supposed to go full power this summer so really it could be any time now. That said you won't catch anyone holding their breath on that. I do have to give FOX credit in that their HD signal has been rock stable for me even though it hovers just under 70% signal level at only 2 miles away.

Hope that helps.

Martian21

Thanks Martian, I appreciate the quick rundown!

Here is the official announcement....FINALLY!

http://www22.verizon.com/NROneRetail/NR/rdonlyres/DDF52435-30A8-4F2F-9487-E19F9840DD08/0/Fort_Wayne_IN_effective_6_30.pdf


Sweeet!

I received my official letter from Verizon today in the mail. LOVE the channel lineup! Have read on other boards that more is to come as they are in the process of getting agreements with other channels in HD and even some that aren't broadcasting in HD yet.

Whatever the continuing problem with 33 digital is, it now affects the regular transmission apparently. Through our Dish Network receiver, whenever we experienced the 33 digital freeze we could go channel down to 33 SD as provided via Dish. Now, if the digital freezes, the sd is a colored screen. Would love to hear how THIS requires FCC approval to fix.

I just hope 33 get all their issues sorted out before the Olympics start. Screwing up the Olympics would be unforgivable.

Martian21

Whatever the continuing problem with 33 digital is, it now affects the regular transmission apparently. Through our Dish Network receiver, whenever we experienced the 33 digital freeze we could go channel down to 33 SD as provided via Dish. Now, if the digital freezes, the sd is a colored screen. Would love to hear how THIS requires FCC approval to fix.

Simple, Dish probably switched over to cropping and down-converting the HD feed for the SD channel. They are going to have to do this by 2/17/09 anyways.

Simple, Dish probably switched over to cropping and down-converting the HD feed for the SD channel. They are going to have to do this by 2/17/09 anyways.
Yes, that is exactly what they had done. They have been told many times to stay with the analog signal until we get all the issues with the digital resolved. I talked to them yesterday and had them switch back to the analog.

Any update on the digital issues ENGjas?

Any update on the digital issues ENGjas?
Still waiting for the FCC to approve the license for our new STL link.

Yes, that is exactly what they had done. They have been told many times to stay with the analog signal until we get all the issues with the digital resolved. I talked to them yesterday and had them switch back to the analog.

Does this mean Fort Wayne is included in the 100 HD markets by the end of 2008?

The Big 10 Network and Comcast finally make a deal

http://www.bigtennetwork.com/corporate/comcast.asp

Now we will have to wait and see if Fort Wayne is included (we should be, but anyone who has dealt with the local Comcast office knows things are not as they should be).

Does this mean Fort Wayne is included in the 100 HD markets by the end of 2008?

A new channel 75 recently popped up on my receiver which is currently not available,but, is info about local digital channels "coming soon" to Dish. I have an antenna so this isn't a big deal for me, but, it would be shameful if there is a time period of ANY length when the digitals are supposed to be up on Dish but one or another can't be due to "technical difficulties".

Looks like the lineup for Monday has changed. No BTN...no ESPNews HD and some others.

http://www22.verizon.com/NROneRetail/NR/rdonlyres/6C132B11-CF85-4153-B71A-ED79930810D7/0/FortWayneIN_63008.pdf

A new channel 75 recently popped up on my receiver which is currently not available,but, is info about local digital channels "coming soon" to Dish. I have an antenna so this isn't a big deal for me, but, it would be shameful if there is a time period of ANY length when the digitals are supposed to be up on Dish but one or another can't be due to "technical difficulties".

I saw that channel as well. The only reason I'd like this is to get Fox in HD. I'd rather them add more national HDs, such as Speed and Fox News.

21-3 is back on, E/I law be damned, I guess? Kinda interesting to see them play around with the VIPIR before they go to air.

Also, WANE's got HD weather alerts now, so no more clean CBS feeds, but it beats dropping to SD for the sake of a minor storm in some far off county. jckrac, is that to keep the FCC off your back, or is that part of a conscious effort to move the entire news operation to HD?

Looks like the lineup for Monday has changed. No BTN...no ESPNews HD and some others.

http://www22.verizon.com/NROneRetail/NR/rdonlyres/6C132B11-CF85-4153-B71A-ED79930810D7/0/FortWayneIN_63008.pdf

The fios man at Jefferson Pointe told me today that we will get BTN in HD and the other channels that were on the first sheet. I sure hope he is right. I guess we will see on Monday.

21-3 is back on, E/I law be damned, I guess?

Maybe they found some programming as is shown during the day on 15-2 to fulfill the requirement.

jckrac, is that to keep the FCC off your back, or is that part of a conscious effort to move the entire news operation to HD?

I would only watch channel 15 news if they did that!

The fios man at Jefferson Pointe told me today that we will get BTN in HD and the other channels that were on the first sheet. I sure hope he is right. I guess we will see on Monday.

I hope he's right.

Maybe they found some programming as is shown during the day on 15-2 to fulfill the requirement.
Yes, we are now able to air the required E/I programming.

We have finally turned on our new STL link and are now sending the digital signal to the transmitter with the new link!

Please let me know if you see any freeze-ups or any other issues.

Thanks for all of your patience.

21-3 is back on, E/I law be damned, I guess? Kinda interesting to see them play around with the VIPIR before they go to air.

Also, WANE's got HD weather alerts now, so no more clean CBS feeds, but it beats dropping to SD for the sake of a minor storm in some far off county. jckrac, is that to keep the FCC off your back, or is that part of a conscious effort to move the entire news operation to HD?

Surpised you guys are just now commenting on the HD warning system, its been on for a while now.

I'm sure its a goal for the station to be completely HD (thats just my personal opinion, I don't get invited to the managers meetings for some reason! :) ) at some point down the road by involving newscasts. When that point is I couldn't tell you.

Surpised you guys are just now commenting on the HD warning system, its been on for a while now.

I'm sure its a goal for the station to be completely HD (thats just my personal opinion, I don't get invited to the managers meetings for some reason! :) ) at some point down the road by involving newscasts. When that point is I couldn't tell you.
First I really saw of the county-by-county graphic was several days ago, at one point it was on the upconvert with no SD version under it even though it still appeared on analog. I'm almost certain it was off-network.

We have finally turned on our new STL link and are now sending the digital signal to the transmitter with the new link!

Please let me know if you see any freeze-ups or any other issues.

Thanks for all of your patience.

Woot! Glad to hear it ENGjas!!! Will let you know if things improve.

Martian21

I'm sad to report that I see no improvement in channel 33's digital signal. I still see frequent pixelation and drops to the point that it is unwatchable.

This seems to be a really tough problem to crack. I just hope ENGjas and crew are able to get it resolved before the Olympics.

Martian21

EDIT: I should add that the issue was seen on 33.2 (MyTV) during Frasier. Haven't had a chance to watch anything on 33.1 yet.

I'm sad to report that I see no improvement in channel 33's digital signal. I still see frequent pixelation and drops to the point that it is unwatchable.

This seems to be a really tough problem to crack. I just hope ENGjas and crew are able to get it resolved before the Olympics.

Martian21

Boy, all I see now is the typical NBC fuzziness for a second right when they return to a live HD picture from something else. I'm in Huntington and haven't seen what you have.

Now, my pet peeve IS happening today. The Today Show is in HD from NBC, but, not on 33 today. Seems THIS is a tough problem to crack-and it shouldn't be.

Hi all---I canceled my Comcast service a few weeks ago (I leave town for the summer), and am waiting to see if they add more HD channels before deciding who to use as my provider next fall. Have there been any HD channel additions in the last few weeks, or has anyone heard of anything on the horizon? Thanks

Seeing break ups on 33 this evening.

Channels are showing up on Verizon this morning. Even the BTN! They are blank screens so far.

Channels are showing up on Verizon this morning. Even the BTN! They are blank screens so far.

I also noticed the new channels this morning have a message stating I don't subscribe to that channel. My wife called in and Verizon is looking into it. They did confirm that we should get the new channels.

bpeck

I also noticed the new channels this morning have a message stating I don't subscribe to that channel. My wife called in and Verizon is looking into it. They did confirm that we should get the new channels.

bpeck

Must have worked....they are now on!

Must have worked....they are now on!

Yes, my wife just called to tell me the channels are on at our house.

bpeck

Must have worked....they are now on!

Are the channels you ended up getting from the first list of proposed channels or the second list?

Are the channels you ended up getting from the first list of proposed channels or the second list?

For those of you stuck at work (like me) all the new channels for Ft. Wayne FIOS are already included in the daily grid programming listings at TVGuide.com

For those of you stuck at work (like me) all the new channels for Ft. Wayne FIOS are already included in the daily grid programming listings at TVGuide.com

It's weird that tvguide.com has the brand new Verizon channels online already, but they are missing a bunch of the Comcast HD channels that were added months ago.

Just heard on the 6:00pm news that 15 is going to be increasing their digital signal tonight. Sounds like they plan to go off the air after Letterman and be back in time for the 5am news.

I believe they said they are going to 320 kW and stated that is 5 times more powerful then before.

Martian21

The new channels are indeed on for Verizon, but man the "This channel has moved to ___" for every channel on the guide is friggin' annoying!

The new channels are indeed on for Verizon, but man the "This channel has moved to ___" for every channel on the guide is friggin' annoying!


And where are the additional movie channels that were advertised (Starz Comedy HD, Starz Edge HD, etc.)? :confused:

The new channels are indeed on for Verizon, but man the "This channel has moved to ___" for every channel on the guide is friggin' annoying!

Same for me. Its really cluttered things up, and its to the point that I've almost stopped using the guide ( at least until that they get rid of that "this channel has moved...") . I find myself going to the search function just to find the channel I'm looking for.

But, besides that, its great. Watching Versus in HD is like having a brand new channel, and I'm also enjoying Smithsonian HD.

Same for me. Its really cluttered things up, and its to the point that I've almost stopped using the guide ( at least until that they get rid of that "this channel has moved...") . I find myself going to the search function just to find the channel I'm looking for.

But, besides that, its great. Watching Versus in HD is like having a brand new channel, and I'm also enjoying Smithsonian HD.

One thing you might try is to hit the Guide button...hit the left arrow button and choose HD Channels. This only shows those channels and gets rid of all the other clutter. Of course, this won't work for the other areas of the guide, but I don't even go to them much anymore with the added HD. :D

Having the Viper-HD Radar back on 21-3 is great. One suggestion-take it off autopilot ragweed reports when I'm about to get blown away like Dorothy in the Wizard of Oz and PUT THE RADAR ON!

One thing you might try is to hit the Guide button...hit the left arrow button and choose HD Channels. This only shows those channels and gets rid of all the other clutter. Of course, this won't work for the other areas of the guide, but I don't even go to them much anymore with the added HD. :D


Great idea...thanks!


/But seriously, Verizon, we get it. The channels moved. Fix the guide.

Great idea...thanks!


/But seriously, Verizon, we get it. The channels moved. Fix the guide.

Very true!

Just heard on the 6:00pm news that 15 is going to be increasing their digital signal tonight. Sounds like they plan to go off the air after Letterman and be back in time for the 5am news.

I believe they said they are going to 320 kW and stated that is 5 times more powerful then before.

Martian21



Signal strength using my cheap amplified indoor antennae went from upper 50's to upper 70's. I'm in Northern Huntington Co. I was having trouble getting digital 15 occasionally now it is solid. So happy this was done before the Colts season started. Thank You Ch. 15! Now if only Fox would get going.

For comparison:
I get 99-100 for 21, high 80's for 33 and high 60's for 39, Fox FW = zip.

East side of Huntington with an outdoor antenna and amp, went from low 70s to 99-100 via my Dish receiver.

Has anyone noticed if the link is better or not?

We have fined tuned "tweeked" the STL link for the didtal transmitter. I have not seen ant breakups myself.


Thanks, ENGjas

Has anyone noticed if the link is better or not?

We have fined tuned "tweeked" the STL link for the didtal transmitter. I have not seen ant breakups myself.


Thanks, ENGjas
I just flipped on 33.1 at about 1:45 pm Sunday (7/13) after seeing your post. Unfortunately I see no improvement in the signal (watched Beach Volleyball for about 15 mintues). Still lots of artifacting and signal drops. Signal drops are confirmed by the LED on my HDHomerun. I have a very strong signal and don't have any issues on any of the other channels (including 15.1 which is also 1080i) so I know it's not my antennae or my setup.

I'm sure you are extremely frustrated by now ENGjas. I hope you guys are able to get it worked out soon.

Martian21

I just flipped on 33.1 at about 1:45 pm Sunday (7/13) after seeing your post. Unfortunately I see no improvement in the signal (watched Beach Volleyball for about 15 mintues). Still lots of artifacting and signal drops. Signal drops are confirmed by the LED on my HDHomerun. I have a very strong signal and don't have any issues on any of the other channels (including 15.1 which is also 1080i) so I know it's not my antennae or my setup.

I'm sure you are extremely frustrated by now ENGjas. I hope you guys are able to get it worked out soon.

Martian21

Its fine recently in Huntington and I sure as hell don't want him messing with it for one receiver. Anybody else out there?

I just verified that I'm running the latest software and firmware for my HDHomerun and then I tuned 33.1 through the HDHomerun Config GUI on my PC and noticed something interesting. The HDHomerun provides indicators (as a percentage) for Signal Strength, Signal Quality, and Symbol Quality.

For WISE my Signal Strength is consistently a healthy 85% and my Signal quality is always in the low to mid 80% range. However, when tuned to WISE the Symbol Quality frequently dives from 100% to <25% and several times all the way to 0%. These drops in Symbol Quality always coincide with picture problems (some subtle, some severe). A few times while watching I noticed that Signal Quality dropped severely which was accompanied by fluctuations in Signal Strength between 65% and 85% and near total lose of picture.

I don't really know what any of this means or if it's in any way helpful but I do know that WISE is the only digital channel whose Symboll Quality (per my HDHomerun config display) is not constantly pegged at 100%. I watched every local channel for quite some time and WISE is the only channel whose Symbol Quality dropped at all.

Here are definitions of the three measurements from Silicondust, the makers of the HDHomerun:

Signal Strength (ss)
- raw power level as measured by the receiver

Signal Quality (snq)
- how clearly defined the digital data is

Symbol Quality (seq)
- Amount of correct or corrected data over the last second

Martian21

I too was still having problems with WISE during the Wimbledon Finals and the beach volleyball. But after resetting my receiver (Directv HR20) I haven't seen any issues. Granted I haven't watched much TV, but it was pretty noticeable before.

I talked to an engineer at FOX 36-1 yesterday and was told they will remain at 100 watts power until the middle of Oct. I live 4.2 miles as the crow flies from the tower and have a roof antenna and only get a signal strength of 30-40%.

Jim

I talked to an engineer at FOX 36-1 yesterday and was told they will remain at 100 watts power until the middle of Oct. I live 4.2 miles as the crow flies from the tower and have a roof antenna and only get a signal strength of 30-40%.

Jim

I would suspect the longer they take the more folks put up towers to get FOX out of South Bend. I would encourage all those folks to NEVER come back and watch this pos station.

I think Fox 55 should be complemented for there promise to brodcast in HD prior to the superbowl. For a lot of us who can pick up the signal in the Fort Wayne area, the picture is great! For others that can't pick up the signal I guess will have to wait until this summer when they go full power. Its really not Fox's fault they don't have the funds allocated from Nextel yet for the update. But they did come through on their promise to be in HD by the super bowl. So thank you Fox 55, alot of us appreciate it.

Hey, cheerleader. haven't seen you on this thread in a while. October is a summer month now?

Well that sucks.... Hopefully once DirecTV gets their new satellite all tested they turn on Fort Wayne soon. And hopefully that includes FOX... Last I heard they were supposed to start using the new satellite in August. Anybody know anything more than that?

jckrac,
I've noticed the last few days that on commercials, the signal constantly flips between DD2.0 and DD5.1. This is very annoying on my surround setup; on my bedroom tv, it shows up as the sound getting loud/quite, throughout the commercial break. I'm glad that it only does it during the commercials, but it is still annoying.

Anyone else notice this?

jckrac,
I've noticed the last few days that on commercials, the signal constantly flips between DD2.0 and DD5.1. This is very annoying on my surround setup; on my bedroom tv, it shows up as the sound getting loud/quite, throughout the commercial break. I'm glad that it only does it during the commercials, but it is still annoying.

Anyone else notice this?

If you're talking about CBS, then yep. I noticed it on Monday during the 8-10pm time period.

Yep, on WANE. It seems like it was only happening during the national segement of the commercials, but I cannot be sure.

If you're talking about CBS, then yep. I noticed it on Monday during the 8-10pm time period.
Me too! I'd just upgraded my Myth box with the latest version of Knoppmyth and thought I had messed something up with the digital audio output at first. :eek:

Martian21

jckrac,
I've noticed the last few days that on commercials, the signal constantly flips between DD2.0 and DD5.1. This is very annoying on my surround setup; on my bedroom tv, it shows up as the sound getting loud/quite, throughout the commercial break. I'm glad that it only does it during the commercials, but it is still annoying.

Anyone else notice this?

News to me. Will take a look at the decoder tonight during prime time. We're not in HD this afternoon so right now the decoder is set on 5.1 for CBS Bars and tone.

EDIT: Yep, its coming to the encoder that way through the network. The plant here wasn't changed, so the big question is why.

Stay tuned...

In regards to the CBS Audio problems: our CE found the problem here at the station. He is in contact with the makers of the gear that has had an issue, and is working to get it resolved ASAP.

Thanks jckrac! I noticed the audio problem during Letterman. My pre-pro was acting as if it was having a spasm. It is SO nice to have this forum and to have the station engineers contribute.

My letter to the editor regarding Comcast's refusal to add Comcast Sportsnet Chicago HD and WGN America HD to the channel lineup in Fort Wayne--I just regret using the Cubs and World Series in the same sentence. What a jinx!!

http://www.journalgazette.net/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080722/SPORTS/807220368

TBS-HD, Lifetime HD, and CNN HD have all been added on Verizon today!

Well that sucks.... Hopefully once DirecTV gets their new satellite all tested they turn on Fort Wayne soon. And hopefully that includes FOX... Last I heard they were supposed to start using the new satellite in August. Anybody know anything more than that?

They are currently testing the transponders on D11. Some over at dbstalk are predicting 7/30 as the day (best case), 8/13 as the worst case. Test channels have been spotted in the guide.

Now where that leaves us is the question.

On Monday, the CBS Evening News with Katie Couric goes HD.

Tower work on Wane dt-31 is complete for the current time. The new antenna is side mounted to the north side of the mast. It is below the top mounted analog antenna. I was told that it will stay that way for the foreseeable future. Power is now up to 317,000 watts e.r.p. As for Wise dt 19 they have a petition to move the location of the transmitter and antenna over to Wpta tv complex. This tower mess could have been solved with a new taller master tower with all channels located on one mast. Like normal other stations are building.

On Monday, the CBS Evening News with Katie Couric goes HD.

Understand the first night didn't go real well. Welcome to the world of HD, Katie!

Understand the first night didn't go real well. Welcome to the world of HD, Katie!

Some technical difficulties from the network caused today's audio issues. We hope the network will have them resolved by tomorrow's broadcast.

They are currently testing the transponders on D11. Some over at dbstalk are predicting 7/30 as the day (best case), 8/13 as the worst case. Test channels have been spotted in the guide.

Now where that leaves us is the question.
http://nab365.bdmetrics.com/NST-2-50078796/story.aspx?utm_source=addthis&utm_medium=addthis&utm_campaign=addthis

http://nab365.bdmetrics.com/NST-2-50078796/story.aspx?utm_source=addthis&utm_medium=addthis&utm_campaign=addthis

Heh, I just read that a few minutes ago and came to this thread to ask if you had any insight on how your end of things are going such as equipment.

Also, out of curiosity, how do you send your signal back to the satellite providers?

http://www.directv.com/DTVAPP/global/moreInfoText.jsp?assetId=1620002

November...

i was hoping for sooner, like before the fall season! oh well...

Heh, I just read that a few minutes ago and came to this thread to ask if you had any insight on how your end of things are going such as equipment.

Also, out of curiosity, how do you send your signal back to the satellite providers?
They currently take the signals over the air, then uplink the signal via satellite.

Looks like my last post was lost.

I've been watching as much of the Olympics as I can, however I'm still seeing frequent pixelization and signal drops on 33.1 OTA. Is anyone else still having issues with this?

Also, I'm showing a much lower signal strength from WISE (~75-80%) than I used to. In fact, I often get a stronger signal from WFFT (36.1) than I do from WISE!?!?

I'd appreciate any help / suggestions anyone can offer.

Thanks in advance,

Martian21

Looks like my last post was lost.

I've been watching as much of the Olympics as I can, however I'm still seeing frequent pixelization and signal drops on 33.1 OTA. Is anyone else still having issues with this?

Also, I'm showing a much lower signal strength from WISE (~75-80%) than I used to. In fact, I often get a stronger signal from WFFT (36.1) than I do from WISE!?!?

I'd appreciate any help / suggestions anyone can offer.

Thanks in advance,

Martian21
No one here at the station is having that trouble. I live 25 miles from the station and have about 90% signal strength. Depending where you are, you may be getting to strong of signal. This can show a low signal on your tuner also. Are you using any kind of amplified antenna?

Looks like my last post was lost.

I've been watching as much of the Olympics as I can, however I'm still seeing frequent pixelization and signal drops on 33.1 OTA. Is anyone else still having issues with this?

Also, I'm showing a much lower signal strength from WISE (~75-80%) than I used to. In fact, I often get a stronger signal from WFFT (36.1) than I do from WISE!?!?

I'd appreciate any help / suggestions anyone can offer.

Thanks in advance,

Martian21

I'm about 20 miles from the station and haven't had any pixelation or signal dropouts since ENGjas said they fixed it last time.

Thanks for the posts guys. It appears my problems were multi-tiered. I spent a couple hours checking my cabling and re-positioning my antennae to get the best possible signal for 33.1. With living so close it's amazing what just a couple degrees in positioning can do for your signal.

Anyway, I now have a solid, strong signal from WISE and did not see any more artifacts or drops last night while watching the Olympics!!!

My signal strength from WANE is about 10% lower since I repositioned but it's still high 80's and I'm not seeing any problems there so I think I'm good to go. It's nearly a 60 degree compass angle for me between WANE and WPTA / WISE, I'd previously been trying to "split the difference" but now that WANE is up to full power my best bet appears to be aiming it straight at WISE. I think my antennae is weaker at lower frequencies and WISE is the lowest (19) in the Fort Wayne market.

Martian21

Hell, I get pixelation on NBC HD and mine is coming from Comcast. I also get an annoying thing where the first few seconds of live action is very out of focus.

Hell, I get pixelation on NBC HD and mine is coming from Comcast. I also get an annoying thing where the first few seconds of live action is very out of focus.
That's been happening on OTA ever since WISE-DT has been 1 HD/2 SD.

That's been happening on OTA ever since WISE-DT has been 1 HD/2 SD.

Does Comcast get their feed OTA????

Anyone know why 21-3, WPTA-WX VIPIR Radar is in black? I've been getting"No Program" from my box, but the PSIP data is there. Kinda miss getting instant 3D.

Anyone know why 21-3, WPTA-WX VIPIR Radar is in black? I've been getting"No Program" from my box, but the PSIP data is there. Kinda miss getting instant 3D.
We lost the encoder on Sunday Morning. We are waiting for a replacement to arrive. ETA is about 1 to 2 weeks.

Isn't tonight's presentation of a Colts pre-season game in HD-not being received via ABC-indicate a new capability at 21?

I live north of columbia city and I have been getting a great picture now since 33.1 made the change. No dropouts. My signal is 87% (with a good antenna and amp)

My only complaint, 33.1 are not broadcasting in 5.1. I had to change over to South Bend 16 to get the opening of the Olympics in 5.1. Why isn't 33.1 broadcasting in 5.1?


diehard

Has anyone else noticed that Comcast has started moving channels around---for instance, WGN America moved from 53 to 99 and FX moved from 32 to 16. Will this free up bandwidth space for possible HD additions, or is this just random channel number switching?

Yeah i noticed this also i see they put the big 10 network on ch 53, hopefully they'll add csn chicago so we can watch the sox and cubs in hi def soon.

Yeah i noticed this also i see they put the big 10 network on ch 53, hopefully they'll add csn chicago so we can watch the sox and cubs in hi def soon.

You read my mind---I am hoping both CSN Chicago HD and WGN HD are added so we can watch both first place baseball teams the last month of the season.

DirecTV has had CSN Chicago HD all season and now with the new bird in the sky I thought WGNHD would be one of the first additions. So far, no dice! That sucks. Not sure what's holding it up.

Well look at that, csn on cable channel 201 sweet!

Well look at that, csn on cable channel 201 sweet!

Really? Are you talking about Comcast? I can't believe they finally added CSNC HD. I am out of town until next week, so I won't get to enjoy it. If the Cubs have anymore games like tonight, I'm glad we'll get to see most of them in HD.

Well look at that, csn on cable channel 201 sweet!

I just spoke with a Comcast CSR asking about CSNC HD, and she could "neither confirm or deny that it had been added to the channel lineup". So if you could confirm that you are talking about Comcast adding this station on channel 201, I would appreciate it. Thanks

Yes, It is on... channel 201 as stated.

Yes, It is on... channel 201 as stated.

Thanks so much---I tried to verify on some websites that have channel listings but none were updated with that information. If Comcast can next add WGN HD, we will be all set on the sports front.

Is there a list anywhere of all the qam channels comcast broadcasts. I have a couple HDTVs without a cable box, when I scan for digital channels it picks up a couple hundred, but vast majority have nothing on them, it's a pain going through them one at a time.

Is there a list anywhere of all the qam channels comcast broadcasts. I have a couple HDTVs without a cable box, when I scan for digital channels it picks up a couple hundred, but vast majority have nothing on them, it's a pain going through them one at a time.

Go here http://www.silicondust.com/hdhomerun/channels and put in your zip code. It's not totally accurate, but helps.

Is there a list anywhere of all the qam channels comcast broadcasts. I have a couple HDTVs without a cable box, when I scan for digital channels it picks up a couple hundred, but vast majority have nothing on them, it's a pain going through them one at a time.
It's nearly a year old now so I'm not sure if it's even remotely relevant but I went through every QAM channel on Comcast one at a time and listed my findings in this post:

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showpost.php?p=12264719&postcount=2251

Martian21

Well, first night of the NFL regular season and the sound on 33-1 -or maybe its an NBC issue-is ridiculously awful from the opening whistle and continues to be so deep into the third quarter.

Anyone else with 33 digital problems tonight?

Anyone else with 33 digital problems tonight?

I have 33 HD through Comcast (channel 232), and the channel is frozen at 9:30 p.m. The non HD version (channel 13) seems to work fine.

Anyone else with 33 digital problems tonight?

Dead for me :(

Since we are talking about 33. Does anyone else have problems with fast motion scenes (aka sports) on 33.1? It just looks like the bit rate isn't high enough.

Martian21

Dead for me :(

Since we are talking about 33. Does anyone else have problems with fast motion scenes (aka sports) on 33.1? It just looks like the bit rate isn't high enough.

Martian21

Yes, and when an HD picture comes back on there is some smearing. But, believe I've read elsewhere this may be an NBC thing.

Meanwhile-they are still off the air and the Colts opening regular season game is scheduled for broadcast on their air Sunday night.

33 digital works now.

Email received re:33---

Unfortunately, our main digital transmitter for WISE is down, and we're using a back-up/auxiliary transmitter that has a much shorter range as far as broadcasting goes. So unless you have Comcast, Verizon, or Dish or something like that, you'll likely only be able to pick up our analog signal for the time being. Our engineering crew hopes to have this fixed for tonight... but I have a feeling we'll be "hoping" for longer.

Anyway, sorry for the inconvenience! We'll have it back as soon as possible, I assure you.

Dale Fresch
News Operations Manager
Indiana’s NewsCenter

Yes, and when an HD picture comes back on there is some smearing. But, believe I've read elsewhere this may be an NBC thing.
When WNDU (South Bend) devoted practically all of their bandwidth to one HD sub during the Olympics, there was no scene-switching smear/blur on that station.* I haven't seen it since, so I can't tell you if the reinstated second subchannel causes a blur in SB, but the smearing on WISE definitely started when they added the MyNetworkTV sub.

* There was the usual high-motion blocking that's common to the NBC distribution chain.

Dead for me :(

Since we are talking about 33. Does anyone else have problems with fast motion scenes (aka sports) on 33.1? It just looks like the bit rate isn't high enough.

Martian21


I have experienced that both OTA and on FIOS.

Last night's HD was great at times, but anytime the NBC graphics came off of the screen, it was like a 480p signal.

Any news on WFFT? I can get the signal, if the weather is right at night....

anybody know if any of our local stations are working on being able to carry syndicated programs in hd? i know jeopardy and wheel of fortune are already in hd and oprah, ellen, dr. phil, entertainment tonight and the insider all started hd today, but none of our locals show any of them in hd yet.

anybody know if any of our local stations are working on being able to carry syndicated programs in hd? i know jeopardy and wheel of fortune are already in hd and oprah, ellen, dr. phil, entertainment tonight and the insider all started hd today, but none of our locals show any of them in hd yet.

August 16th 21 televised a Colts game in HD that they were not receiving from any network.

Any news on WFFT? I can get the signal, if the weather is right at night....
Well, they are constructing something at the station, and I doubt it's a studio addition. :rolleyes:

Radar is back on 21-3.

Well, they are constructing something at the station, and I doubt it's a studio addition. :rolleyes:

Well, I don't live in town so I don't know what they are doing out there. I guess the real test is tomorrow's Bears game.

Has WISE said anything more about their main digital transmitter lately?

where is my hd for the colts game on cbs?

where is my hd for the colts game on cbs?

Seconded.

It's not because of the "flood watch" (very conveniently placed over the score, mind you) is it?

Seconded.

It's not because of the "flood watch" (very conveniently placed over the score, mind you) is it?

Thirded. Maybe they were waiting until the Colts actually mounted some sort of offense before they flipped the switch. :p

Thirded. Maybe they were waiting until the Colts actually mounted some sort of offense before they flipped the switch. :p

SD makes it look that much worse!


Last drive was promising, though...

Has WISE said anything more about their main digital transmitter lately?
We are still waiting for the parts to be shipped out that are needed to complete repairs.

where is my hd for the colts game on cbs?

The game was not shown in HD on FOX halftime...so it must not be worthy of the few CBS HD cameras.

The game was not shown in HD on FOX halftime...so it must not be worthy of the few CBS HD cameras.

the pregame show was not in hd either. also college football yesterday was also not in hd on wane. i guess we will have to see when the patriots game comes on. like usual, our stations are prob having technical problems.

WFFT had a pretty good HD broadcast, but now that the storm has moved through, the signal has dropped. Lots of digital artifacts on the screen.

Go Bears!

well no hd on the patriots game either. i sure hope they get whatever the problem is fixed before next sunday and def before the new season of shows starts

Guys:

We had our HD endcoder fail overnight Satuday overnight. Our entire engineering staff was here working on the issue about 3 Saturday morning.

To at least get pictures on the air, we brought back into service an older SD encoder that used to feed UPN. That is why everything you see is SD (including the flood watch, which was taken down by the weather staff when they arrived.)

We working as hard as we can to get this issue fixed, but obviously, that is kind of hard to do at 3 in the morning on the weekend. But we hope that we can correct the issue as soon as possible. Hang with us.

Jeff
WANE Engineering

So what happens next February when all of these things don't work? Are they going to be able to send an analog signal then? (probably showing my ignorance here)

So what happens next February when all of these things don't work? Are they going to be able to send an analog signal then? (probably showing my ignorance here)

If this happens again (and sadly equipment failure happens) we can downcovert the HD and send it out the same way we are now.

Jeff
WANE Engineering

So what happens next February when all of these things don't work? Are they going to be able to send an analog signal then? (probably showing my ignorance here)

When its their only signal, I assume there will be spares for spares on site. If not, they shouldn't have a license.

A brief update on the WANE HD:

We have a loaner encoder inbound and will have it later today. Hopefully, this loaner will do the trick and we will return to HD air quickly.

Rest assured it doesn't matter if its our analog or digital; if part of the "system" goes down, its a priority.

Thanks for hanging with us; with any luck, we'll be back up pretty quick.

Jeff
WANE Engineering

A brief update on the WANE HD:

We have a loaner encoder inbound and will have it later today. Hopefully, this loaner will do the trick and we will return to HD air quickly.

Rest assured it doesn't matter if its our analog or digital; if part of the "system" goes down, its a priority.

Thanks for hanging with us; with any luck, we'll be back up pretty quick.

Jeff
WANE Engineering


that nice to hear. let us know when everything gets fixed. it was brutal having to watch the football games in sd.

The spare encoder is now online and working. We were up in HD towards the middle of the Bold and the Beautiful (the only source of daytime HD) and it looked and sounded great.

The spare encoder is now online and working. We were up in HD towards the middle of the Bold and the Beautiful (the only source of daytime HD) and it looked and sounded great.

Good work. Thank you.

A brief update on the WANE HD:

We have a loaner encoder inbound and will have it later today. Hopefully, this loaner will do the trick and we will return to HD air quickly.

Rest assured it doesn't matter if its our analog or digital; if part of the "system" goes down, its a priority.

Thanks for hanging with us; with any luck, we'll be back up pretty quick.

Jeff
WANE Engineering



Thanks for the update!

Next time type up a news crawler to let us know ; )

Thanks for the update!

Next time type up a news crawler to let us know ; )


For what, to tell you its down or up?!?! :) Because it was obvious it was down judging by the switchboard on Sunday!

Anyone know what happened to 21 and 33 digital at 1:45 this afternoon?
Both lost all sub-channels. Analog was working fine. Do they share some facility or . . .

Do they share some facility or . . .

Well......its a long story.