oops. After re-reading your posts, I see you are refering to the moving of the channels, rather than the inclusion of them, as I first thought. I must be more tired than I thought.

regarding the WSPA HD newscasts if anyone from WSPA is lurking here or if anyone has a contact there I'd be curious to know how many HD field cameras they actually have, and what format they're using, etc.

I'm guessing that there aren't any issues to be concerned with when being too close to the dish...just like being close to a computer screen or a TV.

No. The dish is just receiving the signal, not broadcasting anything so there's no danger to be worried about.

Just thought I'd point out it seems NBC/WYFF has resolved the popping issue. The last several shows I've watched haven't had any issues.

Cam501-
The moral of this story is ""be careful where you move."

It looks like Charter didn't waste any time adding Fox Business to the channel lineup as it was added this morning (long before the Oct. 31st add that had been originally publicized). Too bad the HD channel wasn't added, but I guess we can't beg too much.

Digital Translators:

Seems the FCC is ready to move on Digital Translators and Wayne Estabrooks of NCETV is looking for input from viewers as to where translators would best serve the system. If you have problems receiving the 33-x transmissions from Mt. Pisgah and think your area would benefit from a digital translator, please sound off on the forum...or communicate directly with Wayne. Cherokee may become the first to have a permanent digital translator.

It looks like Charter didn't waste any time adding Fox Business to the channel lineup as it was added this morning (long before the Oct. 31st add that had been originally publicized). Too bad the HD channel wasn't added, but I guess we can't beg too much.

Tribune updated their lineup today as well so it must of been planned for FBN to be added today despite what the letter from Charter said.

From my experience Charter usually adds channels early anyway, I would expect that we'll see some of the HD stations popping up before October 31st as well.

Yeah, but where's SciFiHD?

Yeah, but where's SciFiHD?On DirecTV, and that's it. If you're as eager to get the channel as your post history would suggest :), you need to dump Charter.

Cam501-
The moral of this story is ""be careful where you move."

Unfortunately I had no clue I was even going to buy an HDTV nor did I have any knowledge of any of the legalities regarding restrictions when I moved in.

From my experience Charter usually adds channels early anyway, I would expect that we'll see some of the HD stations popping up before October 31st as well.

It would be nice if they surprised us with a few extra HD's that they hadn't previously announced. Wishful thinking, I know.

BTW, anyone experiencing sound problems, or lack thereof, with Fox Business (SD)? I had no problems with it until right after 5:00 p.m. during "Happy Hour". Hopefully, it'll be resolved before "Cavuto" at 6 p.m. and Dave Ramsey at 8 p.m.

It would be nice if they surprised us with a few extra HD's that they hadn't previously announced. Wishful thinking, I know.

BTW, anyone experiencing sound problems, or lack thereof, with Fox Business (SD)? I had no problems with it until right after 5:00 p.m. during "Happy Hour". Hopefully, it'll be resolved before "Cavuto" at 6 p.m. and Dave Ramsey at 8 p.m.

I spoke too soon....the sound reappeared on Fox Business.:)

It would be nice if they surprised us with a few extra HD's that they hadn't previously announced. Wishful thinking, I know.

BTW, anyone experiencing sound problems, or lack thereof, with Fox Business (SD)? I had no problems with it until right after 5:00 p.m. during "Happy Hour". Hopefully, it'll be resolved before "Cavuto" at 6 p.m. and Dave Ramsey at 8 p.m.

Let me know how Dave's show is, I'm a huge fan of his radio show but we don't get the digital tier so I can't watch his show.

Let me know how Dave's show is, I'm a huge fan of his radio show but we don't get the digital tier so I can't watch his show.

Dave's first show wasn't bad. It was pretty much an introduction to his style, an explanation of who he was and answering questions from a few callers. I might check back during the week and sample the show to see if it's something that I'd make appointment television (and the reruns during the weekend). "Cavuto" was the better of the two shows, IMO.

I got a mailer from Charter yesterday asking me to switch back to them from sattelite. The mailer actually said "Offering more HD programming options than sattelite at any given time".

Sorry, I just thought that was hilarious. No matter how you look at that statement, it's false advertising.

what the heck does "at any given time" mean? Funny!

When they add SciFi, TBS, Discovery, USA, NFL, etc, then maybe they can talk.

When they add SciFi, TBS, Discovery, USA, NFL, etc, then maybe they can talk.yeah, then Charter could change the promotional mailer to read: "Offering less than half of the HD programming options than satellite at any given time". Right now, Charter offers less than a third.

Are ya'll sure about Satellite's HD offerings? I thought one of the ways they can claim so many HD channels is that they include the Sunday Ticket games etc.

Here is what D* is offering today in HD channels, less RSNs and sports packages.

Current HD Channels
* = not a simulcast of the SD channel (if available), programming will vary.

Pre-existing MPEG2 Channels
ESPN HD (206/73)
ESPN2 HD (209/72)
(Discovery) HD Theater (76)
HDNet (79)
HDNet Movies (78)
TNT HD (245/75)
Universal HD (74)
CD USA (101)
HBO HD East (70/501/509)
Showtime HD (71/537/543)

MPEG4 RECENT ADDITIONS
Wave I Added 9/26
A&E HD (265)
Animal Planet HD (282)
Big Ten HD (220)
CNN HD (202)
Discovery HD (278)
History Channel HD (269)
TLC HD (280)
NFL Network HD (212)
Science Channel HD (284)
Smithsonian HD (267)
TBS HD (247)
Versus HD / Golf Channel HD (604)
Weather Channel HD (362)
The Movie Channel HD (544)
SHO Too HD (538)
Showtime HD West (540)
Starz Comedy HD (519)
Starz HD East (520)
Starz HD West (521)
Starz Edge HD (522)
Starz Kids and Family (518)
Wave II Added 10/3 & 10/4
Bravo (273)
MHD (332)
SCI FI (244)
USA Network (242)
Cinemax-E (512)
Cinemax-W (514)
HBO-W (504)
Wave III Added 10/10
CNBC (355)
Food HD* (231-1)
MGM (255)
National Geographic (276)
Wave IV Added on 10/15
Fox Business Network (359)
HGTV HD* (229-1)
FX HD (248)
Speed Network HD (607)
Fuel HD (612)
The Cartoon Network (296)

I have Dish just counted 52 HD channels not including the HD PPV, HD NBA, HD NHL channels.

How many HD's is Charter up to now? Not trying to be smart I just don't know how many they offer.

How many HD's is Charter up to now? Not trying to be smart I just don't know how many they offer.

Here is what I get in Greenville:

770 HDNet
771 HDNet Movies
773 ESPN HD
774 ESPN2 HD
775 HD Theater
777 HBO HDTV-East
778 Showtime HDTV-East
779 Cinemax HDTV-East
783 WLOS-DT - ABC
784 WYFF-DT - NBC
786 WHNS-DT - Fox
787 WSPA-DT - CBS
788 WNTV-DT - PBS
790 Starz HDTV-East
792 MHD
793 Universal HD
797 TNT - HD
798 Fox Sports Net South - HD
798 Atlanta Braves Baseball - HD

798 is a joke since the only content they ever show is some Braves home games. All other times the channel is off the air.

I have Dish just counted 52 HD channels not including the HD PPV, HD NBA, HD NHL channels.

For a fairly up-to-date, accurate, and detailed count of what the different service providers currently offer, check out this (http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?p=11062325#post11062325)thread in the programming forum.

-c

PS: I should add that since I have DirecTV I can add that for the Greenville-Spartanburg-Anderson-Asheville DMA they are also sending WYFF-DT, WSPA-DT, WLOS-DT, and WHNS-DT via the satellite.

The myth that the HR 10-250 is far superior to the HR20 is just that, a myth. I've owned both. The only real feature the HR 10 has that the HR20 doesn't is the dual buffers, and this feature is over-rated. What doesn't get mentioned also is that the HR20 has a 90 minute buffer whereas the HR 10 only has a 30 minute buffer. I've found myself taking advantage of the longer buffer far more than I've missed the dual buffers.

Also you always hear about the "clunky interface" on the HR 20 not being as good as the Tivo. Once you get used to the HR20 I think it has a better interface. For instance you can go straight from your Now Playing List to your To Do List just by using the color coded buttons. These color button shortcuts come in handy for other features as well.

Also you can run your OTA antenna through the HR20 just like you can the HR10 and the channels show in your guide all the same. The difference is though that you don't need this with the HR20 because you get your locals through the satellite itself (HD LIL). And just like the HR10, the HR20 will allow you to record two programs at the same time, and even watch a third while they're both recording.

Another major advantage of the HR20 is extra storage space. Because HD Locals and many other channels are MPEG 4 they take up less space and you can record more shows in HD with the HR 20. Also the HR20 lets you know how much space you have left whereas you just had to guess with the HR10. I could go on, but I think you get the picture.

The HR20-100 has had a number of problems over the months I have used it, and as reported here one of the most perplexing was with Closed Captions, finally isolated to those stations broadcasting 720p and only during network prime time and only the LIL. D* always pointed to the stations as the source of the problem. After many sessions with tech assistance, it finally was agreed to replaced the original DVR with a "refurbished" unit.

It solved the CC problems.

(At least I think it did after two days of service.)

RE HR20 Closed Captions

I was wrong...the replacement HR20-700 did not solve the CC problems on the Fox and ABC network primetime feeds. While their OTA reception is good, the LIL beginning at 8p.m. last night were garbled. I recorded both and the recordings match the live broadcasts. All 1080i broadcasts are good; as are all non-network HD channels.

D* tech is very difficult to reach and the assistance I am getting is very poor.

Did anyone experience pixelation problems or very brief screen freezes on WYFF during "Heroes" last night? It was the first time that I'd experienced the issue (via Charter) since getting HD.

Did anyone experience pixelation problems or very brief screen freezes on WYFF during "Heroes" last night? It was the first time that I'd experienced the issue (via Charter) since getting HD.

This happened during "Chuck" too. We are investigating.

Doug

Did anyone experience pixelation problems or very brief screen freezes on WYFF during "Heroes" last night?I noticed it on Chuck via DirecTV, but I haven't watched Heroes yet. During Chuck, it seemed to primarily happen during fight scenes, so at first, I actually thought it was some attempt at kung fu cinematography.

I noticed it on Chuck via DirecTV, but I haven't watched Heroes yet. During Chuck, it seemed to primarily happen during fight scenes, so at first, I actually thought it was some attempt at kung fu cinematography.

We (WYFF) are having some intermittent problems with our HD Master Control switcher. It's basically working but have noticed some intermittent video freezing, not just under high motion as was the case last evening. We don't have redundancy yet so please stand by.

Doug

Did anyone experience pixelation problems or very brief screen freezes on WYFF during "Heroes" last night? It was the first time that I'd experienced the issue (via Charter) since getting HD.
yes. i get it all the time.

I am currently enjoying over 70 HD channels on Direct Tv. Dump Charter

I am currently enjoying over 70 HD channels on Direct Tv. Dump Charter

Agree :)

RE HR20 Closed Captions

I was wrong...the replacement HR20-700 did not solve the CC problems on the Fox and ABC network primetime feeds. While their OTA reception is good, the LIL beginning at 8p.m. last night were garbled. I recorded both and the recordings match the live broadcasts. All 1080i broadcasts are good; as are all non-network HD channels.

D* tech is very difficult to reach and the assistance I am getting is very poor.

Seems I reached someone! A call this morning from the "office of the president of DirecTV" assured me my concerns about bad captions have been received and have been forward to the top level of engineering.

And...let me correct or add to one of my reports: Today's ABC College football HD broadcast had good captions for the live coverage, but bad captions for the commercial breaks(over LIL). This seems to be the opposite of what I have been reporting for prime time.

Also, the D* forums indicate that the caption problem is really wide-spread for the HR-20s.

Is there an updated QAM channel list for Charter without a box or CableCard?

I am currently enjoying over 70 HD channels on Direct Tv. Dump Charter

Hmmmm. I'd have to cut some trees down on my landlord's property in order to be able to get any type of Satellite Reception. Even then, a location for the dish isn't anywhere to be found around my place (don't have a south facing window that would allow for me to keep the dish inside). For me, it's either Charter or static snow. :cool:

Only a few more days until Charter adds more HD (if they keep on schedule).

Only a few more days until Charter adds more HD (if they keep on schedule).

Of course they seemingly picked the least requested channels to add.

Of course they seemingly picked the least requested channels to add.

They certainly did. I want SciFiHD!

I don't think Charter announced this, but their Video On Demand list now has an HD category. Right now, it looks to all be PPV movies -- no network stuff, content from premium cable channels, etc. I didn't count, but there are somewhere in the neighborhood of 10 fairly recent theatrical releases, most of which looked to be lower budget, under the radar stuff. Still, it's a start.

I don't think Charter announced this, but their Video On Demand list now has an HD category. Right now, it looks to all be PPV movies -- no network stuff, content from premium cable channels, etc. I didn't count, but there are somewhere in the neighborhood of 10 fairly recent theatrical releases, most of which looked to be lower budget, under the radar stuff. Still, it's a start.

Same here in AVL/Buncombe....it is a start.......now, let the HD floodgates loose...... :) Tomorrow is 3 HD "Launch Day" for Charter......Maybe, we'll be surprised with more than 3 new HD channels? <not holding breath>

Well, saw the three new HD channels on Charter this morning in Spartanburg. I briefly looked through the upcoming programs.

Vs. looked pretty worthless to me. Mostly golf, just not my cup of tea.

A@E had pretty much the same 5 or 6 shows all week (Law and Order, etc). I wonder if they are only showing these shows because they are the only A@E programs mastered in HD. I did notice some additional programing for the weekend, such as the excellent Biography programs, but whether they are in HD remains to be seen.

The History Channel was what I was most anticipating. They seem to be simulcasting the SD channel. The program that was on this morning was "Modern Marvels", a very interesting episode about the history of bridges. Unfortunately, it was a SD broadcast in "Strech-o-vision". Not sure how much true HD content that the History Channel will have, but it should be interesting to find out. I just wish they (and TNTHD) would "box in" SD broadcasts instead of distorting them to fit a 16:9 screen.

Tomorrow is 3 HD "Launch Day" for CharterWhat will that bring the Charter HD lineup to? 22 channels? I'm sorry, but if you have it in your power to switch, do it. I left Charter about 6 months ago in anticipation of the D* HD launches, and I couldn't be happier. I had never had satellite, and was a little hesitant (would weather really effect my service, true cost of equipment, etc).

I now save a little over $20/month, I've had 5 total minutes of weather-related outages, and as of this very moment I have 49 HD channels based on my current package (and no, that does not include any PPV or Sunday Ticket channels). For anyone that's curious, my last D* bill after taxes/fees was $91.95, which includes 200 channels, 49 HD channels, HBO/Starz/Encore, 68 XM stations, and 2 receivers (1 HD-DVR).

Not that you wanted to know all that, but Charter customers shouldn't get too excited about 3 new HD channels, since the service/cost itself is falling behind the competition.

What will that bring the Charter HD lineup to? 22 channels? I'm sorry, but if you have it in your power to switch, do it. I left Charter about 6 months ago in anticipation of the D* HD launches, and I couldn't be happier. I had never had satellite, and was a little hesitant (would weather really effect my service, true cost of equipment, etc).

I now save a little over $20/month, I've had 5 total minutes of weather-related outages, and as of this very moment I have 49 HD channels based on my current package (and no, that does not include any PPV or Sunday Ticket channels). For anyone that's curious, my last D* bill after taxes/fees was $91.95, which includes 200 channels, 49 HD channels, HBO/Starz/Encore, 68 XM stations, and 2 receivers (1 HD-DVR).

Not that you wanted to know all that, but Charter customers shouldn't get too excited about 3 new HD channels, since the service/cost itself is falling behind the competition.


Unfortunately, I can't change to DirecTV where I'm at (obstructing trees and mountains and on lower level of apartment building). Otherwise, it would be an option to switch. Until then, I have to take what I can get, which is stretch-o-vision. :cool:

Interesting info:

http://www.247wallst.com/2007/10/charter-communi.html

What will that bring the Charter HD lineup to? 22 channels? I'm sorry, but if you have it in your power to switch, do it. I left Charter about 6 months ago in anticipation of the D* HD launches, and I couldn't be happier. I had never had satellite, and was a little hesitant (would weather really effect my service, true cost of equipment, etc).

I now save a little over $20/month, I've had 5 total minutes of weather-related outages, and as of this very moment I have 49 HD channels based on my current package (and no, that does not include any PPV or Sunday Ticket channels). For anyone that's curious, my last D* bill after taxes/fees was $91.95, which includes 200 channels, 49 HD channels, HBO/Starz/Encore, 68 XM stations, and 2 receivers (1 HD-DVR).

Not that you wanted to know all that, but Charter customers shouldn't get too excited about 3 new HD channels, since the service/cost itself is falling behind the competition.

I'm really close to switching to Direct, but the main thing that keeps me tied down is the internet. Charter is my only option here, and their internet only pricing is HIGH.

If you use Charter exclusively over QAM, you can (at least at the moment) pick up A&E HD at 76.1 and The History Channel HD at 76.2.

It looks like they stripped away the ability to pick up VOD over QAM -- for whatever reason, my TV stopped pulling in analog channels, and the only digital ones I'm getting now are the HD locals, A&E and The History Channel, the weather subchannels, all of the MusicChoices, and one or two scattered others.

If you use Charter exclusively over QAM, you can (at least at the moment) pick up A&E HD at 76.1 and The History Channel HD at 76.2.

On Nov 1, I don't have them, "Greer" end of Greenville.

It looks like they stripped away the ability to pick up VOD over QAM -- for whatever reason, my TV stopped pulling in analog channels, and the only digital ones I'm getting now are the HD locals, A&E and The History Channel, the weather subchannels, all of the MusicChoices, and one or two scattered others.The 109.x thru 117.x dropped out here as well. I do get ESPN Classic, SC Channel, GAC, and a Spanish language SD channel as well.

ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, and PBS are still there in HD.

For anyone who's looking for the "early Black Friday" $98 Toshiba HD-A2 HD-DVD player, the Wal-Mart in Laurens had eight of them as of about 12:30 pm today.

The Wal-Mart in Central, SC off Hwy 123 had 1 unit left as of 5:00 pm on Friday evening. I picked up two of these puppies...great bargain.

On Nov 1, I don't have them, "Greer" end of Greenville.They disappeared for me too. Guess it was a 'one night only' thing.

The Wal-Mart in Travelers Rest still had 5 of the Toshiba A-2s as of 4:00 pm.

If some of you interested are willing to do some driving the Gaffney Wal-Mart has a whole pallet of about 25-30 of the A-2's in stock. I just saw them about an hour ago.

Is anyone having problems with ESPN HD today? Most of the time I am getting nothing to come up when I turn to it. All other channels are fine. I am on Charter. Now it is coming in fine, but from afternoon to early evening nothing would show up

No problems with it on Dish.

Is anyone having problems with ESPN HD today? Most of the time I am getting nothing to come up when I turn to it. All other channels are fine. I am on Charter. Now it is coming in fine, but from afternoon to early evening nothing would show up

It is like this every Saturday. It has to do with the blackout rules for college football. For some reason they only blackout ESPN HD and not the SD ESPN.

thanks for the information

Looks like The Weather Channel HD could be added at some point in the future on Charter Cable. Take a look at http://www.tvpredictions.com/chartweather110507.htm .

Looks like The Weather Channel HD could be added at some point in the future on Charter Cable. Take a look at http://www.tvpredictions.com/chartweather110507.htm .

Wow. That is so NOT exciting. How about adding some channels people would actually care about? USA HD, TBS HD, SciFi, NFL Network. It seems Charter refuses to care about what customers want and keep feeding us a crappy HD lineup.

Wow. That is so NOT exciting. How about adding some channels people would actually care about? USA HD, TBS HD, SciFi, NFL Network. It seems Charter refuses to care about what customers want and keep feeding us a crappy HD lineup.

No way...TWC in HD has been at the top of my list for a long time. But I'm kind of a weather junkie, so maybe it's just me.

No way...TWC in HD has been at the top of my list for a long time. But I'm kind of a weather junkie, so maybe it's just me.

I have no problem with adding TWC. But there are so many more HD channels that should be added that provide much more original HD programming. TWC is still a year away from upgrading their studio to HD.

The Weather Channel in HD would almost be enough to make me want to sign up for cable. I love those HD weather maps on WSPA, WYCW, and NBC's "Today Show" (although I have to tune to WCNC in Charlotte or WIS in Columbia for those because WYFF insists on downconverting them to SD :mad:)

CHARTER ISSUES

Besides the fact that I no longer get any PPV and VOD QAM love from Charter, the last few weeks our internet connection thru Charter has SUCKED.

Anyone else having Charter internet issues in the Anderson area??

I am not in Anderson but I am experiencing a problem where the internet is going up and down all day long. I have to hit refresh several times before it re-connects.

I am not in Anderson but I am experiencing a problem where the internet is going up and down all day long. I have to hit refresh several times before it re-connects.

And has this problem just came about the last few weeks?

UPDATE: just spoke with tech support. He said some "frequencies and settings on my modem were off". Whatever that means. He reset them successfully he said. I am at the office, will test tonight. FYI: I had zero hold time at (888) 438-2427.

And has this problem just came about the last few weeks?

UPDATE: just spoke with tech support. He said some "frequencies and settings on my modem were off". Whatever that means. He reset them successfully he said. I am at the office, will test tonight. FYI: I had zero hold time at (888) 438-2427.

yes I would say in the last 2-3 weeks. Was this the same problem you were having?

Yes, last 2-3 weeks. SLOW and many times NON-responsive. Hopefully his "resets" fixed me. If not, it is probably a bigger issue with Charter.

Been having the same problems with my internet in Spartanburg. Let me know if their "fix" helps you.

I find it hard to believe that the problem is limited to you when a lot of other people on here are having similiar problems.

And no VOD over QAM sucks. ;-)

I'm having the same problems with Charter Internet in Travelers Rest, for what it's worth.

I have had the same problem with Charter. It does not effect my tv signal, just internet connection. It normally last about 30 minutes or less at a time. It has happened less often this week.

I'm in the same boat, my internet is horrendous at night lately.

I would urge yall that are having problems to call them. I called them today and mine is still going up and down sporatically.

Charter's slowness is likely their DNS servers, which you can easily change. Check out http://www.opendns.com/ and follow the instructions therein...

Charter's slowness is likely their DNS servers, which you can easily change. Check out http://www.opendns.com/ and follow the instructions therein...

I tried this and it worked great for me. The instructions are very easy to follow.

I tried this and it worked great for me. The instructions are very easy to follow.

Same here...tried it and it worked great. No more "Page not found" and refreshing crap.

Thanks!

Did yall use the router method or computer?

Did yall use the router method or computer?

Router method.

I noticed in Charter's Press Release for TWC HD that they mentioned the number of HD Programming Options by year's end (I placed the # in bold; not originally bold in original PR.):

Charter continues to aggressively expand its high definition content, and including on demand content, Charter plans to provide over 100 high definition programming options by year end. "We're thrilled to be able to offer so many high definition choices to our customers," said Ms. Fogler. "At any given time they will be able to choose from over 100 high definition movies, series, educational shows and much more. Having content on demand means watching what you want when you want it, and now our customers can enjoy that choice and convenience in high definition."

Source: http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?c=112298&p=irol-newsArticle&ID=1072548&highlight=

...although if they're counting each individual movie and television series as part of that number, it's not quite as impressive as it sounds, especially since at least some of that will be PPV only.

...although if they're counting each individual movie and television series as part of that number, it's not quite as impressive as it sounds, especially since at least some of that will be PPV only.

My thoughts exactly (for my 100th post). I do wonder how Charter is coming up with the math of 100 HD offerings (similar to D* and E* touting their respective HD offerings?). Looking at the HD On Demand selections from my end, it looks like 8 HD Movies and 1 Pre-Theatrical thru 11/16 ("Redacted"), so far. And with 20 HD Channels (excluding the "hardly ever on" HD PPV channel on 899), that only adds up to 29 (thru 11/16). Only 71 more to go.

The picture on today's Panthers game is horrendous. It's like they're using some type of stretched SD version and calling it HD. :eek:

The picture on today's Panthers game is horrendous. It's like they're using some type of stretched SD version and calling it HD. :eek:

Today's game isn't listed as being in HD.... that's the old FOX EDTV (the 480p widescreen crap they used to do before they went to HD)

FOX has one game each week that they do in 480p widescreen, it is far from HD but IMO it is better than CBS's 4:3 picture on their non-hd games.

Ahh, I just thought they were trying to pull a fast one on me!

I tried this and it worked great for me. The instructions are very easy to follow.

Me too!

I noticed in Charter's Press Release for TWC HD that they mentioned the number of HD Programming Options by year's end (I placed the # in bold; not originally bold in original PR.):



Source: http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?c=112298&p=irol-newsArticle&ID=1072548&highlight=

What the hell is a programming option? If they're gonna go that route, then start adding up all of the NFL Sunday Ticket HD "options", and everything else D* offers. What is Charter going to mislead consumers about when D* on Demand launches?

This is why I left Charter 6 months ago. They're just a bunch of liars/misleaders with overpriced service.

Charter continues to aggressively expand its high definition content, and including on demand content, Charter plans to provide over 100 high definition programming options by year end. "We're thrilled to be able to offer so many high definition choices to our customers," said Ms. Fogler. "At any given time they will be able to choose from over 100 high definition movies, series, educational shows and much more. Having content on demand means watching what you want when you want it, and now our customers can enjoy that choice and convenience in high definition."
Doesn't get me too exicted, especially because it only mentions what appears to be an expansion to the HD On Demand...doesn't seem like they are hinting towards adding any channels. On top of that, I'm sure they'll charge an arm & a leg for the On Demand if you actually want to purchase one of those movies/shows. They can add 500 movies if they'd like, but it's channels that I'm looking for!!!

On top of that, I'm sure they'll charge an arm & a leg for the On Demand if you actually want to purchase one of those movies/shows.The "HDNet Ultra VOD" of Redacted is $19.99 (and yet, it's airing for free on HDNet Movies this week :)).

The cost of the other HD movies seems fairly reasonable -- $5.99, I think it was? I believe only one...maybe two?...of those movies are on HD DVD or Blu-ray to boot. My folks in Charleston have Comcast, and they have a pretty decent selection of free HD content. Hopefully Charter will offer something like that as a counterpoint.

My folks in Charleston have Comcast, and they have a pretty decent selection of free HD content. Hopefully Charter will offer something like that as a counterpoint.My sister lives in Charleston and she only has 23 HD channels (including locals). I don't know of any cable company that offers more than 25 HD channels.

My sister lives in Charleston and she only has 23 HD channels (including locals).Sorry if I didn't word my post all that well. When I said "free HD content", I was referring to video on demand, something Charter's just started to do up here (although we're 100% PPV).

I can think of at least one cable provider with more than 25 channels -- Cablevision, although that's an unusual exception since they carry Voom's programming.

Anyone having pixelation issues with Ion (a.k.a "Who's The Boss?" Channel)? I'm watching it on Charter (maybe their issue?).

Anyone having pixelation issues with Ion (a.k.a "Who's The Boss?" Channel)? I'm watching it on Charter (maybe their issue?).

I have been having major pixelation issues with WHNSDT the last few days during primetime. It is making it impossible to watch any of the shows.

Found an article from the Worcester Telegram and Gazette Online (from Mass.) which has an interview with Charter's Director of Sales and Marketing for New England where he says the following about Charter's plans to add more HD:

Jerome said Charter plans to add The Movie Channel to its HD lineup by the end of this year and he expects another five to 10 HD channels to be added by the end of next year.

Jerome said TBS should be added in HD by next fall when it will televise both of baseball’s divisional series as well as the American League Championship Series.

Source: http://www.telegram.com/article/20071115/COLUMN08/711150656/1009

Checking Charter's Worcester, MA lineup (using Zip Code #01606), they currently have 20 HD channels.

The 109.x thru 117.x dropped out here as well. I do get ESPN Classic
What channel do you pick up classic on?

What channel do you pick up classic on?

I don't any more.

Jerome said Charter plans to add The Movie Channel to its HD lineup by the end of this year and he expects another five to 10 HD channels to be added by the end of next year.Wow! I don't even know if Charter should have let them use that quote. 5 to 10 new HD channels over the next 13 months! They're really reaching for the stars. So basically, 13 months from now, if Charter adds 10 HD channels, they will have less than half of D*'s current HD lineup. Who knows how many HD channels D* will have by then, but it's exciting.

Re: LIL closed captions for WHNS and WLOS:

It appears that DirecTV has solved the bad captions for their HD rebroadcast of these two stations. Both had good captions for both Saturday and Sunday this weekend.
I finally got help from some senior executives at DirecTV!

We are soliciting viewer comments on recent changes made to SCETV’s HD service. Earlier this month, we changed the encoding from 1080i/29.97 to 720p/59.94. By switching to progressive scan encoding, we hoped to improve the fluidly of screen transitions and reduce motion artifacts. The tradeoff is a resolution difference of 1920 X 1080 to 1280 X 720.

All observations are welcome, and we hope to finalize our encoding policy by mid December. Thank you.

-Shaun

It's looking like SDV (Switched-Digital Video) is indeed in the cards for Charter Cable: http://www.telecommagazine.com/newsglobe/article.asp?HH_ID=AR_3751 .

We are soliciting viewer comments on recent changes made to SCETV’s HD service. Earlier this month, we changed the encoding from 1080i/29.97 to 720p/59.94. By switching to progressive scan encoding, we hoped to improve the fluidly of screen transitions and reduce motion artifacts. The tradeoff is a resolution difference of 1920 X 1080 to 1280 X 720.

All observations are welcome, and we hope to finalize our encoding policy by mid December. Thank you.

-Shaun

Hey Shaun,

I'll be sure to check out the channel and let you know what I think. I'm sure others will as well.

It's looking like SDV (Switched-Digital Video) is indeed in the cards for Charter Cable: http://www.telecommagazine.com/newsglobe/article.asp?HH_ID=AR_3751 .

Looks like I might be screwed then. I just got a TivoHD that will become basically a paperweight if they implement SDV.

Tivo claims they're working on a solution but we'll see....

To SCETV Engineering:

I have noticed a significant improvement. I pick up my signal from WNEH-DT (I get it better than WNTV-DT in Central, SC). I have a TiVo HD that I use to record OTA signals and transfer them to my PC for viewing and have noticed a significant drop in the amount of pixelation and much smoother on-screen graphics. Artifacts have also dropped significantly, too. For reference, I mostly watch The War, Nova, and Frontline on SCETV-HD. The PQ is also much better on my PC's ATSC tuner.

We are soliciting viewer comments on recent changes made to SCETV’s HD service. Earlier this month, we changed the encoding from 1080i/29.97 to 720p/59.94. By switching to progressive scan encoding, we hoped to improve the fluidly of screen transitions and reduce motion artifacts. The tradeoff is a resolution difference of 1920 X 1080 to 1280 X 720.

All observations are welcome, and we hope to finalize our encoding policy by mid December. Thank you.

-Shaun

To contrast the differences in the encoder schemes with our material, we will be broadcasting the HD service in 1080i/29.97 on Wednesday the 21st. On Thursday, the 22nd, we will switch back to 720p/59.94. To date, comments posted and emailed to me have been split on the desired format.

-Shaun

Here's a peak of what might be coming down the HD Pike for Charter judging from other Charter Systems. The following is from the "New Orleans, LA - HDTV" Message Board: http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?p=12272747#post12272747 .

In case anyone wants a list of the delta between what New Orleans has and what Charter's offering up here right now:

Fox Sports Net Southwest
HDPPV (for all intents and purposes; does Charter in GVL actually air any boxing/UFC fights in HD?)
Discovery HD (not to be confused with HD Theater)
Animal Planet HD
The Learning Channel HD
The Science Channel HD
The Weather Channel HD
Smithsonian HD
Wealth TV HD
MOJO
HGTV HD
Food Network HD
The Movie Channel HDTV
Showtime Too HD
Showtime HDTV-West
Starz Edge HD
Starz Comedy HD
Starz Kids and Family HD
Starz HDTV

To contrast the differences in the encoder schemes with our material, we will be broadcasting the HD service in 1080i/29.97 on Wednesday the 21st. On Thursday, the 22nd, we will switch back to 720p/59.94. To date, comments posted and emailed to me have been split on the desired format.

-Shaun

I watch it via Charter Greenville over QAM directly (103.3), so Charter may play a part. I like the better motion capability of 720p. I watch on a 720p set, so 1080i content is rescaled, PROBABLY not as good as native 720p. For you to get true differences, wouldn't the reviewer have to use a set with 1080 native capability, whether it was 1080i or 1080p?

HDPPV (for all intents and purposes; does Charter in GVL actually air any boxing/UFC fights in HD?)
It's always a craps shoot when it comes to UFC fights in HD. I've been able to order & watch some and sometimes they don't come through at all...:mad:You'll always see them advertised on the on-air guide...apparently a standard even if it's not offered for purchase in this area.

The HD quality of the Macy's Parade is terrible on both networks.

The HD quality of the Macy's Parade is terrible on both networks.Yeah, but I think WYFF was a little better. Granted I would rather watch the poorer quality on channel 7, since at least they actually show the parade. Every year, NBC somehow thinks we care about watching broadway.

Did anyone else on Charter in Asheville lose ESPN2 in Hi Def this afternoon? It still hasn't come back as of this post. It is the only channel I have noticed with a blue screen, & I get the standard def one fine.

Did anyone else on Charter in Asheville lose ESPN2 in Hi Def this afternoon? It still hasn't come back as of this post. It is the only channel I have noticed with a blue screen, & I get the standard def one fine.
It is the same thing here in Gaffney for the SC/Clemson game. Watching the game fine on the standard def channel but getting the blue screen on the ESPN2 HD.

In my neck of the woods, sometimes I'd get it changing the channel or keying it in directly, and other times I wouldn't. It looks upscaled to my eyes -- if this is HD, it's either the lowest quality footage I've ever seen passed off that way or Charter is really butchering things.

FYI, Charter does have some free HD-VOD, although it's all concert footage from MHD.

Well, glad to know it wasn't localized to me and for what it is worth, now it is back.

Thanks for listening

ESPN2 was blacked out from what I understand for the Greenville DMA as the Georgia-Georgia Tech game was available on ABC regionally (WLOS was carrying the game). It was back on about 3 minutes into the Clemson-USC game on DirecTV.

I have Dish and OTA ABC and it was on both channels for me at the same time. They transferred to the SC vs. Clemson game a few minutes into the game unfortunately.

Has anyone had major pixelation and drop outs during today's Panthers game on WHNSDT?

Has anyone had major pixelation and drop outs during today's Panthers game on WHNSDT?
i did

Not that much 'parade' for years now.

SCETV has decided to standardize the encoding for our HD service at 1080i/29.97. After reviewing viewer comments and looking at the type of content we provide, we felt this was the best standard for our setup. We are now in the process of installing noise reduction equipment to improve our HD service and hope to be complete by mid December.

I would like to thank the viewers who took the time to post their comments both publicly and privately to me. If anyone has any questions or comments, please feel free to contact me.

-Shaun

SCETV Engineering:

That's disappointing that you've chosen to go with 1080i. SCETV-HD has only truly been "watchable" by being artifact free since the 720p trial. Hopefully the noise reduction equipment will help.

SCETV has decided to standardize the encoding for our HD service at 1080i/29.97. After reviewing viewer comments and looking at the type of content we provide, we felt this was the best standard for our setup. We are now in the process of installing noise reduction equipment to improve our HD service and hope to be complete by mid December.

I would like to thank the viewers who took the time to post their comments both publicly and privately to me. If anyone has any questions or comments, please feel free to contact me.

-ShaunI really appreciate you taking the time to get feedback from real viewers like the folks on this board. That's what I call good customer service!

ESPN2 was blacked out from what I understand for the Greenville DMA as the Georgia-Georgia Tech game was available on ABC regionally (WLOS was carrying the game). It was back on about 3 minutes into the Clemson-USC game on DirecTV.

I wondered about it having been blacked out, because fortunately or unfortunately I was able to watch all of the UVa game on ESPN2, but it was shortly after that game ended that I lost the signal & I waited until the next game started before I posted, but evidently I should have waited just a few more minutes.

I wish they could put a blackout message instead of the generic you don't get this channel message. The other interesting thing was ESPN2 SD wasn't blocked, just the HD version. Oh well, water under the bridge, but thanks for your input.

BTW, I too had signal issues throughout the Panthers Game.

The other interesting thing was ESPN2 SD wasn't blocked, just the HD version.


It has been this way every week this year. It is certainly intentional although I have no idea why.

I was getting a "This program is not available in your area" message indicating a sports blackout, not the generic, "Channel not available". Just thought I'd mention that.

SCETV Engineering:

That's disappointing that you've chosen to go with 1080i. SCETV-HD has only truly been "watchable" by being artifact free since the 720p trial. Hopefully the noise reduction equipment will help.

Better late than never? There is nothing more anoying to me than the "breakup" during dissolves, fades and other fast transistions in HD video. It comes across as a cheap editing transistion. Whatever you accomplish, I hope it resolves this problem. Equally annoying is the 2/0 audio. Whatever the mix, it makes for a "hollow" mid voice reproduction. No amount of EQ helps. If planning delayed viewing, I must make antenna adjustments to record NC HD programming.

Hello all! I'm moving to Greenville in 2008. What HD options are there? I'm currently using an antenna to receive my local channels in HD. Is this an option in Greenville?

I'm receiving the balance of my HD content via Dishnetwork (E*). Any problems with E* in Greenville? I wouldn't mind going with cable if I could get a decent package. I see many have Charter, but Charter stinks where I currently live....are there any other options?

Thanks in advance.

I'm currently using an antenna to receive my local channels in HD. Is this an option in Greenville?Yes, and all of the major networks -- and even the netlets like the CW and MyNetworkTV -- are broadcasting in HD in and around Greenville.

I see many have Charter, but Charter stinks where I currently live....are there any other options?Charter, Dish, DirecTV, and over-the-air. That's about it -- none of the newer fiber services have made any inroads in the upstate.

Thanks for the quick reply Adam. If Charter isn't too bad, I may buy a couple of HD Tivo units and use them with a Charter cable card. I'd like to add a second DVR to my current E* package, but they want $540 to lease a second DVR.

D* wants ~$500 for two HD-DVR's as a new customer, but I would need to sign a 24 month committment, which I'm not too crazy about doing.

Added information regarding the HR-20-700 and its problems. The problem with LIL Closed Captions continues (although I thought it was resolved about 10 days ago. What I observed on the LIL for FOX and ABC probably was a live sports event which does not have captions problems.) There has been no late information from my contacts at the engineering staff in Denver.

In the past two weeks I discovered a new problem. Most recordings of HD Network's movie channel have a audio dropout some 10 to 15 seconds apart, with a slight picture pixelization. About 10 days ago when we attempted to watch a movie, we discovered the dropouts, and found that the movie was being shown later that night. I re-recorded it, and it was good. Last night I attempted to watch another movie from that channel and it again has audio and slight video problems. I erased that movie (it is not currently scheduled for repeat) and recorded as a test three movies. All had the same problem.
Since I have not attempted to record many other recent HD additional channels, I am not positive that other recordings would be good. Direct's CSR had me re-record five minutes of a movie that was in progress and play it back...it was bad. Now, Direct wants me to re-format the HD. That means I lose several features that I wanted my grandchildren to see. This was a replacement for a HR20-100 in an attempt to solve the CC problem. The problem of audio dropouts probably existed in the receiver the first time it was returned to DirecTV; my experience is that the "replacement units" sent have only a cursory evaluation before being shipped to other customers.
I am very disenchanged with the number of problems I have delt with (even with four replacement HR20s) over the past five months.

GL, I would think long and hard before going with Charter. I don't understand the high fee from E*??? If you can stay with one of the DBS, that would be best IMO. I do like the TiVo STB's, though, those are hard to beat.

GL, I would think long and hard before going with Charter. I don't understand the high fee from E*??? If you can stay with one of the DBS, that would be best IMO. I do like the TiVo STB's, though, those are hard to beat.Yeah, I just left Charter 6 months ago for D*, and good thing too. 4 or 5 more HD channels just added in the past week, bringing the total HD channels based on my programming package (not including PPV or Sunday Ticket) to 54 as of this morning.

Not to mention my bill is lower than when I was with Charter.

I have to agree with ckeegan, Charter is very difficult to deal with if you every develop a problem, the quality of the SD and HD is very inferior to other sources.

I have to agree with ckeegan, Charter is very difficult to deal with if you every develop a problem, the quality of the SD and HD is very inferior to other sources.

Which HD channels have inferior quality? I record locals on OTA and through Charter and the file sizes are very equivalent and the video quality does not appear degraded at all.

Which HD channels have inferior quality? I record locals on OTA and through Charter and the file sizes are very equivalent and the video quality does not appear degraded at all.

So you are saying the uncompressed OTA is equivalent to the much compressed Charter HD feeds? I know I would and many others that was not agree with that. The Showtime and other feeds I see on Charter have terrible macro blocking and other compression artifacts.

So you are saying the uncompressed OTA is equivalent to the much compressed Charter HD feeds? I know I would and many others that was not agree with that. The Showtime and other feeds I see on Charter have terrible macro blocking and other compression artifacts.

You should have your signal strength tested. I had this problem until I bought a signal booster at Radio Shack and it hasn't occurred since. I had Directv previously and the quality is as good or better on Charter. Granted, they don't have as much HD content.

So you are saying the uncompressed OTA is equivalent to the much compressed Charter HD feeds?

Yes, that is exactly what I am saying. And based on that, I would disagree with you that the locals on Charter are "much compressed".

Yes, that is exactly what I am saying. And based on that, I would disagree with you that the locals on Charter are "much compressed".

I would also disagree on this point. I'll agree Charter doesn't offer the QUANTITY of HD channels that D* or E* do, however the QUALITY of them from what I have seen is much better. It's well documented in other threads on this forum about how D* and E* downsize the true HD resolution and compress some channels severely.

At least with Charter we get close to the full resolution and bitrate we're supposed to get. I'll agree charter's SD channels aren't the best quality in the world but I've had both D* and E* before and the digital artifacts on their normal channels can be more annoying than Charter's faults in some cases

Just wanted to post about my current Charter experience..

For quite a while I get really bad breakup on my HD channels, usually to the point of them being unwatchable. The picture breaks up, freezes, etc. I called and a tech came out Sunday and tested my signal strength and said it was within limits for HD. Fine, says I, but my picture still is bad. Luckily, it went to tiling while he was here. He claims its the hard drive in my Moxi box making it bad, even when watching live tv, much less recorded content. He recommended a new box, but didn't have one with him. (I told the rep that took the appointment to make sure he had one, just in case) He said there was a newer Motorola box coming that would fix the problem, but I may wait a MONTH for some to come in. Apparently, I was to be "put on a list" for one. I asked what I was supposed to do about the HD stuff I try to watch until then, and he just said to put up with it. :(

I've never gotten good service from Charter here in Asheville, whether its internet, cable, billing, or other. I'm attemting to put up with it until the new box comes, but I keep staring at the Directv ads. I really don't want to pay $200 for their HD DVR, but I may to get the better selection of channels and just keep Charter for the internet. I'm sure that their internet only prices are robbery, but if its what I've got to do to watch HD on my new big screen, I will.

You should have your signal strength tested. I had this problem until I bought a signal booster at Radio Shack and it hasn't occurred since. I had Directv previously and the quality is as good or better on Charter. Granted, they don't have as much HD content.

How much did this "signal booster" cost you?

Is anyone else noticing what looks like dropped frames on WLOS's HD feed on DirecTV? I have noticed it the last two nights while watching recorded Desperate Housewives and Brothers and Sisters. Other networks feed do not show this. Every 1-5 seconds a frame or two is dropped and the action and audio jumps. I am using an HR20-100B for reference. Heroes and other shows I record are fine, so I don't think it is a hardware issue on my end.

Yes, that is exactly what I am saying. And based on that, I would disagree with you that the locals on Charter are "much compressed".

I agree. The newscasts on WSPA are the best High Def broadcasts that I've ever seen. If that is "much compressed", I'd love to see the uncompressed version.

How much did this "signal booster" cost you?

$30.
http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2103092&cp=&sr=1&origkw=cable+booster&kw=cable+booster&parentPage=search

Anyone else having problems getting a strong over the air signal lately from WLOS? I typically have seasonal changes with signal strength, but this seems to be more than that. Have they reduced their signal lately or having problems with their transmitter? I am located in Clemson.

Thanks.

There's an article at Multichannel.com where the CEO mentions that they currently offer 100 HD Channels - Linear and VOD. Source: http://www.multichannel.com/article/CA6509303.html?talk_back_header_id=6492819#talkback . If my math is correct, I only receive 45 here in AVL-Buncombe (22 HD channels and 23 HD VOD Offerings).

And there's word that Charter is now offering 36 HD channels in Louisiana (IFC HD and AMC HD added today): http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?p=12399287#post12399287 .

$30.
http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2103092&cp=&sr=1&origkw=cable+booster&kw=cable+booster&parentPage=search

May be a stupid question, but if I buy that, there's no chance it's going to fry my beloved Tivo HD is there???

$30.
http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2103092&cp=&sr=1&origkw=cable+booster&kw=cable+booster&parentPage=search


Why would you want to boost an inferior signal, probably noisy, when it is the cable company's responsibility to deliver non-degraded signals to your home?

Why would you want to boost an inferior signal, probably noisy, when it is the cable company's responsibility to deliver non-degraded signals to your home?

I personally haven't bought one yet, but he claims that it made his picture stop dropping out. When I've previously had Charter had my house before they always tell me that "my signal is within the acceptable range". I'm just looking for a way to get my signal on HD channels to stop dropping out.

May be a stupid question, but if I buy that, there's no chance it's going to fry my beloved Tivo HD is there???

I have a Series 3 Tivo and it's working great with this device. Before I purchased it, I had pixelation quite often but since I have had a perfect HD experience. I would highly recommend this.

They're testing. Good news.

http://www.dbstalk.com/showthread.php?t=111688

Equally annoying is the 2/0 audio. Whatever the mix, it makes for a "hollow" mid voice reproduction. No amount of EQ helps.

I know I am late with this, but the audio issue should now be resolved.

-Shaun

Yes, that is exactly what I am saying. And based on that, I would disagree with you that the locals on Charter are "much compressed".

Do you work for Charter or something?

I agree. The newscasts on WSPA are the best High Def broadcasts that I've ever seen. If that is "much compressed", I'd love to see the uncompressed version.

Have you ever watched football on CBS on Sunday? Granted it is not nearly as bad as NBC but it is no comparison to ESPN's quality. We all have different opinions but it is certainly not the best HD I have seen.

Do you work for Charter or something?

No, but I do have a TiVo HD that records using CableCards and OTA so I can easily compare file sizes of the same channel from both sources.

Have you ever watched football on CBS on Sunday? Granted it is not nearly as bad as NBC but it is no comparison to ESPN's quality. We all have different opinions but it is certainly not the best HD I have seen.

CBS broadcasts those games in 1080i. Every other HD football broadcast I've seen, including ABC and ESPN, broadcast in 720p. So (to me at least) those still shots on CBS look spectacular, but there is severe macro-blocking during the action. ABC and ESPN have much less of that, but you don't get the incredibly sharp picture doing still shots.

Here's to the day (whenever it will be) when broadcasters start using 1080p as the standard.

Have you ever watched football on CBS on Sunday? Granted it is not nearly as bad as NBC but it is no comparison to ESPN's quality. We all have different opinions but it is certainly not the best HD I have seen.

I think the issue with CBS and NBC is that they are running a subchannel as well which takes away some bandwith.

I agree I think that affects the bandwidth on the main channel also as others on the forum who life elsewhere say how well it looks on CBS.

I agree I think that affects the bandwidth on the main channel also as others on the forum who life elsewhere say how well it looks on CBS.

I don't think they give that one much bandwidth, though; Charter (in-the-clear QAM) moved the 3 weather channels, 2 of them the WYFF and WSPA subs, to share the 45 or so music (audio only) 90.x channel. I've not compared the OTA channel to the QAM one; anyone here have way to do that quantitatively?

George

Did Charter change all the QAM channels?

Did Charter change all the QAM channels?

Not here, between Greer and Greenville. They did encrypt all of the ones that are not supposed to be free except music, so the 2 ESPN digitals dropped off; I'm not sure about the Spanish one as I don't have it set up as active.

Here that I know ...

ABC HD 77.2 (I think)
WNTV-2 86.8
WYFF Weather 90.1
WSPA weather 90.2
WHNS weather 90.3
(I may have mixed up which is which on weather)
more music in the 90.x block
NBC HD 103.1
CBS HD 103.2
PBS HD 103.3
Fox HD 104.1

Did Charter change all the QAM channels?


Everything here is the same as it has been for a few months, at least for me:

92.3 = ABC-HD
103.1 = NBC-HD
103.2 = NBC Weather Plus
91.5 = FOX-HD
91.6 = Fox WHNS Weather Radar
103.6 = CBS-HD
103.7 = WSPA Weather Channel
91.1 = UNC-HD
91.2 = UNC Kids
91.3 = UNC-ED
91.4 = UNC-TV

I assume this is common knowledge, but figured it wouldn't hurt to post in response to your question.

Charter's added a fair amount of HD-VOD content. There isn't much of anything that grabs my eye, personally, but they have sections for The Sundance Channel and WealthTV, for instance. Even a couple of adult PPV movies in high-def, if that's your cup of tea.

Charter's added a fair amount of HD-VOD content. There isn't much of anything that grabs my eye, personally, but they have sections for The Sundance Channel and WealthTV, for instance. Even a couple of adult PPV movies in high-def, if that's your cup of tea.

I also noticed last night that HBO and Starz now offer HD OnDemand movies.

Beginning tomorrow night the PBS "Newshour with Jim Lehrer" will be produced in HD. The analog and SD digital broadcasts will be in downconverted letterbox format, and the HD version will be available on one of the PBS HD feeds. The SCETV schedule doesn't show it on their HD subchannel yet, nor is it listed on TitanTV. I wonder when they're going to pick it up? Perhaps Shaun Bennett can comment on this.

Wow, did anyone else notice a much improved HD picture on the Steelers/Jags game on CBS today? I usually hate watching games on CBS because of all the "blockiness" that is usually on their games. There was very little of that today and the picture was absolutely stunning.

I wonder if anything was going on with WSPA's digital feed Friday night and Saturday. I had a real intermittant signal and lots of freezes but today all is well.

Wow, did anyone else notice a much improved HD picture on the Steelers/Jags game on CBS today? I usually hate watching games on CBS because of all the "blockiness" that is usually on their games. There was very little of that today and the picture was absolutely stunning.

HDTV football in the snow = stunning.

I wonder if anything was going on with WSPA's digital feed Friday night and Saturday. I had a real intermittant signal and lots of freezes but today all is well.

I noticed some issues with my recording of Numb3rs on Friday. It wasn't major but it did have a few brief dropouts.

Beginning tomorrow night the PBS "Newshour with Jim Lehrer" will be produced in HD. The analog and SD digital broadcasts will be in downconverted letterbox format, and the HD version will be available on one of the PBS HD feeds. The SCETV schedule doesn't show it on their HD subchannel yet, nor is it listed on TitanTV. I wonder when they're going to pick it up?


It is my understanding that we will not be broadcasting "Newshour with Jim Lehrer" on our HD service. We currently do not have the equipment in place that would enable us to handle this separate HD feed. I will forward this question on to find out what our future plans are.

-Shaun

It is my understanding that we will not be broadcasting "Newshour with Jim Lehrer" on our HD service. We currently do not have the equipment in place that would enable us to handle this separate HD feed. I will forward this question on to find out what our future plans are.

-Shaun

Thanks for the quick response Shaun. I'm a little surprised that it would take addtional equipment (since you already pass HD material), but what do I know :) Perhaps you obtain the material differently since it is a daily broadcast.

Thanks for the quick response Shaun. I'm a little surprised that it would take addtional equipment (since you already pass HD material), but what do I know :) Perhaps you obtain the material differently since it is a daily broadcast.

PBS is distributing the HD version of this program on a new HD service channel that was commissioned last week. In order to integrate this service into our system, there would be several things we would need to do such as install new satellite HD receivers, update HD routers and servers, and integrate the service into automation. Eventually, this is what we will probably end up doing as more material becomes available in HD. I would rather have an easy button though. I have forwarded this question up the chain of command but I probably will not have an answer until after the holidays.

-Shaun

Thanks for the detailed information!

I'm watching the Newshour right now on SCETV and it seems sharper to me. Perhaps it is simply the placebo effect. It is obviously not in HD, but it does look better IMHO.

We really enjoy SCETV and all of the HD progamming offered and are paid members, despite living in North Carolina. We do not support PBS in North Carolina because of their purposely meager HD offerings.

Just tuned in Golf (Target Challenge) on Dish UHD. Some of worst HD quality I've ever seen. A real disappointment.

PBS is distributing the HD version of this program on a new HD service channel that was commissioned last week. In order to integrate this service into our system, there would be several things we would need to do such as install new satellite HD receivers, update HD routers and servers, and integrate the service into automation.

OK, thanks! This fits in with what I've read about the new PBS HD feed elsewhere on AVSForum. When I send in my year-end contribution I'll mention the HD channel and put in a plug for the upgrades.

I greatly appreciate what we do get on SCETV's HD channel. Take tonight's "Great Performances" opera broadcast (Rise and Fall of the City of Mahagonny) and the "Great Performances at the Met" series, for example. Someone in Chicago reports that their PBS station isn't showing Mahagonny in HD tonight. Last year they didn't get the Met series in HD on the initial airings, either; they had to wait until sometime in the summer. It's nice to know that in some ways we're better off culturally than the folks in Chicago! :D

Just tuned in Golf (Target Challenge) on Dish UHD. Some of worst HD quality I've ever seen. A real disappointment.

It is because not all of the cameras are HD, only a few. They are just using SD widescreen for the rest of the shots. If you watch golf on NBC you will notice this all the time.

It is because not all of the cameras are HD, only a few. They are just using SD widescreen for the rest of the shots. If you watch golf on NBC you will notice this all the time.

Yeah, and it looks absolutely horrible! I hope they do all HD for the Masters this Spring.

Thanks rrainwater. Let's hope NBC sees the light and springs for more HD hardware.

I'm now to the point that if it's not in HD, I don't watch it.

Can someone tell me the phone number for installation in Asheville? D* has totally botched up my installation date. Was originally next Monday, now it's pushed back to Saturday, which is very inconvienent for me.

Charter in Asheville seems to have room for more HD channels. They have unscrambled the HD channels through Jan 7. (must be trying to get new HD subscribers from the people hooking up new HDTVs over the holidays)

I found it interesting that ESPN=HD is on 104-1 and 117-1. TNT-HD (such as it is :rolleyes: ) is on 104-2 and 117-2.

Anyone else in greenville notice Charter unencrypted History HD, ESPN1&2HD, AEHD and a couple others? I don't have a box but am now getting them on the digital tuner on my hdtv.

Anyone else in greenville notice Charter unencrypted History HD, ESPN1&2HD, AEHD and a couple others? I don't have a box but am now getting them on the digital tuner on my hdtv.

It is a free preview until January 7.

can anyone list the QAM channels for those? that means we can record espn in widescreen again, its' been copy protected for some time now.

can anyone list the QAM channels for those? that means we can record espn in widescreen again, its' been copy protected for some time now.

Granted some of these are the normal ones, but I kept them in my list anyway.

Here is what I came up with this morning when I ran a new scan:


79.5 - 79.51 Music Channels

88.5 -- An adult station (Playboy)
(But who knows how long that will last)

89.2 -- Pay Per View Previews
91.1 -- UNC-HD
91.2 -- UNC Kids
91.3 -- UNC-ED
91.4 -- UNC-NC
91.5 -- FOX HD
91.6 -- FOX Weather
92.1 -- Versus/Golf HD
92.3 -- ABC HD
93.1 -- Music HD
93.6 -- In Demand PPV
94.1 -- A&E HD
94.2 -- History HD
101.2 -- Universal HD
101.3 -- HD Theater
102.1 -- ESPN2 HD
102.2 -- Movie Previews
102.3 -- HDNet Movies
103.1 -- NBC HD
103.2 -- NBC Weather
103.6 -- CBS HD
103.7 -- CBS Weather
104.1 -- ESPN HD
104.2 -- TNT HD
117.1 -- ESPN HD
117.2 -- TNT HD

At least this is what came through on my TV.

Enjoy

Here is the list I found when I just rescanned the channels for Greer, SC.

76.1 A&E HD
76.2 History HD
76.3 Golf HD
77.2 ABC (normally in the clear)
77.4 HDPPV (nothing actually playing - just splash screen)
85.8 PPV Preview
86.8 SC ETV (normally in the clear)
90.1 through 90.50 Music Channels (normally in the clear)
94.2 TNT
94.3 Universal HD
101.3 ESPN-HD
102.1 Discovery HD
102.2 HDNet Movies
102.3 HDNet
103.1 PBS HD (normally in the clear)
103.2 CBS (normally in the clear)
103.3 NBC (normally in the clear)
104.4 Fox (normally in the clear)
105.2 ESPN2-HD
105.3 Music HD

Hope that helps. Gotta love the extra channels right now!

Edited with more info, also Greer, but in the Riverside HS area ... mine are the same except as noted.

Here is the list I found when I just rescanned the channels for Greer, SC.

90.1 Weather 4 (normally in the clear)
90.2 Weather 21 (normally in the clear)
90.3 Weather 7 (normally in the clear)

103.1 PBS HD (normally in the clear)
103.1 NBC HD (normally in the clear) George
103.3 NBC HD (normally in the clear)
103.3 PBS HD (normally in the clear) George
104.4 Fox (normally in the clear)
104.1 Fox HD (normally in the clear) George

I've seen SIC0048's 103 and 104 mapping near Spaulding Farm on Hwy 14 ... don't understand why some are different.

Anyone know if WLOS DTV is operating at full power? I lost their over air digital signal a month or so ago. I usually have seasonal changes in signal strength, however my signal with WLOS is basically gone. WLOS has always been my weekest signal. Anyone from WLOS out there that can give me some info?

Thanks.

I made a minor seasonal adjustment in my antenna orientation about a month ago, and since have had a very stable signal from WLOS-HD. (I am behind a ridge line from Mt. Pisgah.)

Anyone know if WLOS DTV is operating at full power? I lost their over air digital signal a month or so ago. I usually have seasonal changes in signal strength, however my signal with WLOS is basically gone. WLOS has always been my weekest signal. Anyone from WLOS out there that can give me some info?

Thanks.

I installed an XG91 and added another ten feet several months ago, 13 has been very steady since the addition. A funny thing happened between my two antenna setups. The old system was cm 4248, ch 13 was a problem, 21 had no signal, with 4 & 7 at 100 on the meter. (rotation did not help).
In order to get the additional height I had to move the location about 15 feet to the right (south). With the new location, 13 is steady at 85 on the meter, 21 is near a 100 most of the time, 4 continues to stay near 100, while 7 has dropped to near 80.
All signals are very steady.
Location, locatioin, location.

It is my understanding that we will not be broadcasting "Newshour with Jim Lehrer" on our HD service. We currently do not have the equipment in place that would enable us to handle this separate HD feed. I will forward this question on to find out what our future plans are.

-Shaun

I really wish WNTVDT2 wouldn't set the HD tag on their shows with Tribune. The guide data found on various outlets that use Tribune all note many of the shows on this station to be "HD". They are doing this with "The NewsHour With Jim Lehrer". It is very misleading since the station always broadcast at 480i. WNTVDT3 shows content in HD not the other sub channels.

Is anyone else having dropouts on WHNSDT during the Panthers vs Bucs game? It seems this is a weekly occurrence.

Just got back into town and notice that Charter Cable in AVL-Buncombe has a test pattern showing up on ch. 798. Could this be where a new HD channel will appear next? Ch. 799, as always, is showing up as a black screen. Both 798 and 799 show "To Be Announced" when I look at the On-Screen TV Listings.

My Moxi shows 798 as BRVHD...Bravo,I guess. Yet another worthless channel, except for Actor's Studio.

How about Weather or CNNHD?

Hey guys this is my first experince with these quam channels. i have always had the local channels in hd, but like you guys noted that we know have all hd channels charter offers. does this end on the 7th or is that just a guess? another thing is does charter have discovery hd? all i get is hd theater. and i called charter and they said i could get a hd box and 6 months free hd (box is 4.99 a month.) do you guys think it is worth it when we get the local channels already. do yall actually watch hdnet and the other hd channels beside espn? im trying to see spending the extra but just cant justify the $15 more after 6 months for maybe 5 more channels to watch. i just wanted to know what you guys opinions were on these things.

My Moxi shows 798 as BRVHD...Bravo,I guess.Braves HD. It's where they show most of the Atlanta Braves home games in high-def.

Am I the only one that has major issues with 786 (WHNS)? I get dropouts at least once a minute during HD programs.

i am having trouble too. its like the feed keeps breaking up. what gives?

Braves HD. It's where they show most of the Atlanta Braves home games in high-def.

They only show home games and sometimes even not that. Other than that, it is a waste of a channel since there is zero other programming. I really don't understand why it isn't FSN HD anyways.

Oh, I'm not sticking up for the channel. Just explaining that that's what BRVHD stands for.

Braves HD. It's where they show most of the Atlanta Braves home games in high-def.
I remember when word spread that Charter was airing the Braves games in HD on 798 last year, but it never did in AVL-Buncombe. It wasn't even an available channel when you entered 798 on the remote.

Oh, I'm not sticking up for the channel. Just explaining that that's what BRVHD stands for.

I was just venting about the waste of a channel :)

Count me as someone who would like D* to add Fox RSN (South) sometime soon. As a satellite subsciber it would be nice to see the regional stuff in HD. Anyone heard anything?

Count me as someone who would like D* to add Fox RSN (South) sometime soon. As a satellite subsciber it would be nice to see the regional stuff in HD. Anyone heard anything?

Directv has already added it as a part-time (games only) channel. The only time I have noticed it actually showing something was a hockey game the other night, but it is there if you have MPEG-4 service.

Charter in the Greenville/Spartanburg Market uses 798 to air FSN and FSN South Programming, but as others have said its a games only channel. This time of year there are few events that cover the entire area, so we don't see it being used too much.

During Football season I watched FSN Football games in HD on 798 about every week.

Well, it's happened......Charter has sent out notifications of their upcoming price increases effective on 2/1/08. I received this in the mail today. Here's the letter and it has a note about upcoming channel moves from Analog to Digital.

i am having trouble too. its like the feed keeps breaking up. what gives?

Breakup problems on 786 here as well . . . interrupting my BCS veiwing pleasure. Anyone gotta scoop on what's going on? It's quite frequent at times.

Breakup problems on 786 here as well . . . interrupting my BCS veiwing pleasure. Anyone gotta scoop on what's going on? It's quite frequent at times.

If you are having issues, you should email WHNS at jim.barnes@foxcarolina.com with your cable system and let them know what the problem you are having is. The more emails we send them, the more likely it is they will get it fixed.

Just got back into town and notice that Charter Cable in AVL-Buncombe has a test pattern showing up on ch. 798. Could this be where a new HD channel will appear next? Ch. 799, as always, is showing up as a black screen. Both 798 and 799 show "To Be Announced" when I look at the On-Screen TV Listings.

It looks like it's FSN South HD that's going to be on 798. Albeit, the On-Screen TV Listings show only a couple of live events that are going to be aired thru 1/18 (i.e. College Basketball, NBA Basketball, etc.). However, it's a start. The first game to be aired is at 10:30 p.m. Tonight with College Basketball: UCLA vs. Stanford.

I receive OTA HD via a Channel Master 4221 UHF antenna 15 feet from the ground on the back porch. I used to get SCETV from Greenville 29.1-29.3 fairly reliably. Nowadays I get programs well with 80 % strength for some time and then suddenly the signal goes off completely. Usually this occurs when there is change of programs. At the same time I am able to receive UNCTV stations easily.

Is it due to the SCETV station not transmitting or due to interference because my UHF antenna does not receive VHF Channel 9 well, which is the channel in which the station is transmitting? I also do not receive SCETV from Spartanburg on Channel 49.1-49.3 most of the time.

I'm having some pretty nasty breakups on WYFF-DT for the NFL this afternoon. Anyone else? Jeff E, what channel are you getting the regional Fox RSN-HD on? 630? I do have Mpeg4. It would be nice to know us D* subscribers might get the Braves in HD next year (unless Charter puts it on unencrypted QAM).

I'm having some pretty nasty breakups on WYFF-DT for the NFL this afternoon. Anyone else? Jeff E, what channel are you getting the regional Fox RSN-HD on? 630? I do have Mpeg4. It would be nice to know us D* subscribers might get the Braves in HD next year (unless Charter puts it on unencrypted QAM).

I've been getting audio breakups on WYFF-DT via Charter. It got so annoying that I changed the channel and watched something else.

I'm having some pretty nasty breakups on WYFF-DT for the NFL this afternoon. Anyone else? Jeff E, what channel are you getting the regional Fox RSN-HD on? 630? I do have Mpeg4. It would be nice to know us D* subscribers might get the Braves in HD next year (unless Charter puts it on unencrypted QAM).

Yes, Calvin it is usually 630 for Fox RSN-HD, although it looks like they have a couple of alternates listed also sometimes.

I am also getting breakups on WYFF-DT today, and I have actually been watching it in another room over the air, rather than thru Directv.

I too am getting breakups and freezes on WYFF4 this afternoon and evening, and I am receiving the HD signal over-the-air with 98% reception. It is a problem on their side.

I was having the same issues with WYFF4, like it was dealing with multipath but I don't think that was it. I switched over to WCNC36 out of Charlotte, much better.

They need to get it fixed by 11pm so I can see Jennifer Valdez in all her beautiful HD glory.

Ms. Valdez is actually better looking in person.

I was having the same issues with WYFF4, like it was dealing with multipath but I don't think that was it. I switched over to WCNC36 out of Charlotte, much better.

I noticed the issue too through Charter. I didn't watch it via OTA. What was your source (OTA or cable)? I get the same issue on WHNS all the time lately through Charter but not OTA.

They need to get it fixed by 11pm so I can see Jennifer Valdez in all her beautiful HD glory.


HD? I have not noticed WYFF producing their local news in HD.

I have noticed the breakups on HD too via DirecTV...very annoying. I have to say this is the first time I recall having any kind of issue with WYFF they're usually very solid. Hope they do get it fixed soon since it's the playoffs.

I have noticed the breakups on HD too via DirecTV...very annoying. I have to say this is the first time I recall having any kind of issue with WYFF they're usually very solid. Hope they do get it fixed soon since it's the playoffs.


I go the same same breakups on WYFF yesterday as well. I was getting the breakups via DirecTV and OTA.

I noticed the issue too through Charter. I didn't watch it via OTA. What was your source (OTA or cable)? I get the same issue on WHNS all the time lately through Charter but not OTA.

Sorry I didn't respond earlier. I was watching OTA. Seemed to have improved later on that evening.

Sorry I didn't respond earlier. I was watching OTA. Seemed to have improved later on that evening.

Yeah, it seems fine ever since. I'm just glad it is a WYFF problem and not a Charter problem. The issue with WHNS DT on Charter has been going on for months and no one bothers to fix it. I guess people at Charter do not even watch TV.

I'm with charter here in the Beaufort area. It amazes me the things they can get away with. I just dropped their internet and looking to drop their HD when I find something better. Satellite is not a chose right now.

Well the free ride seems to be over. I lost the "extra" unencrypted QAM channels about 4pm today. No more ESPN HD and ESPN2 HD for me. At least we had them for the bowl season. Definitely an unexpected Christmas gift from Charter. Too bad it doesn't happen more often.

man your not kidding, it was nice! but i just dont think its worth 20 extra bucks just for the few channels that charter offers. the only two that i watched was espn and espn2. jmo. but i guess we have to give charter thanks.

directv since 1995: wyff news in greenvills sc don't have hd they have dt, I e-mailed them about 6 months ago and their tech. said they would go hd some time early 08, wspa spartanburg is full hd, abc in asheville nc is dt.

directv since 1995: wyff news in greenvills sc don't have hd they have dt, I e-mailed them about 6 months ago and their tech. said they would go hd some time early 08, wspa spartanburg is full hd, abc in asheville nc is dt.

Not sure what you are asking or what the point of the post is. That information is correct. Although the news is upscaled to HD levels at some point in the transmission process, it is actually done in SD. WSPA actually changed their news broadcast to full HD a little while ago. While a lot of their coverage footage is still shot in SD full frame, their studio now is using HD equipment. They stretch the SD material using a smart stretch technology that I wish they would stop using and just use side bars during those periods. They can have a nice WSPA graphic in the bars if they want, but I personally hate the smart stretch - especially if the subject is moving or the camera pans at all.

So I guess it is nice to know that WYFF is planning on actually doing full HD in the studio. It does make a difference as the picture quality of the WSPA news is much better.

This means the Jennifer Valdez fan club will be very happy soon! http://smiliesftw.com/x/eek5xt.gif (http://smiliesftw.com)

Finally made the switch from E* to D* for HD. Got a question: is it normal to have no signal on Tuner 1 for 103b? I'm using an HR21, and have had some issues with random HD channels not coming in (message 771). Called tech support and when they asked me to swap the two satellite in cables, HD started coming through again when I started to unscrew the cable. As far as I can tell, all my HD's are coming in now, but I don't want it to become a random occurance. I've already missed one show due to a 771 (Terminator: Sarah Connor Chonicles). If one of my wife's shows doesn't get recorded due to a 771 she'll have my balls in a vice!

It looks like it's FSN South HD that's going to be on 798. Albeit, the On-Screen TV Listings show only a couple of live events that are going to be aired thru 1/18 (i.e. College Basketball, NBA Basketball, etc.). The weird thing is that in the Greenville area, the on-screen display on the Moxi continually shows nothing on the schedule, but the handful of games listed on sites like tv.yahoo.com are airing on there, like the Duke/Virginia game last night.

The weird thing is that in the Greenville area, the on-screen display on the Moxi continually shows nothing on the schedule, but the handful of games listed on sites like tv.yahoo.com are airing on there, like the Duke/Virginia game last night.

It is because Tribune does not have the correct guide data. I tried contacting them about the issue a while ago but I never heard anything back. So it appears doubtful they are working to fix it. I don't see how Charter expects someone to watch a channel that rarely has any content if they can't provide any guide data for it.

It is because Tribune does not have the correct guide data. I tried contacting them about the issue a while ago but I never heard anything back. So it appears doubtful they are working to fix it. I don't see how Charter expects someone to watch a channel that rarely has any content if they can't provide any guide data for it.

This could be an issue with FSN South itself. I'm not sure it's on full-time. Since I have D* with the Sports Pack, I have all the RSNs and HD counterparts. FSN South is listed like a part-time channel (630-1) rather than a simulcast (630). Last night, the FSN South HD feed actually didn't carry the game on D*, so I watched on one of the other HD channels. Maybe Charter was nice enough to throw the national feed on one of the HD channels even if FSN South didn't carry it. D* had no reason not to carry it on the FSN South channel if it was uplinked since they have plenty of bandwidth. This theory would also explain why Tribune didn't show it on FSN South in HD.

Just a possibility.
-c

This could be an issue with FSN South itself. I'm not sure it's on full-time. Since I have D* with the Sports Pack, I have all the RSNs and HD counterparts. FSN South is listed like a part-time channel (630-1) rather than a simulcast (630). Last night, the FSN South HD feed actually didn't carry the game on D*, so I watched on one of the other HD channels. Maybe Charter was nice enough to throw the national feed on one of the HD channels even if FSN South didn't carry it. D* had no reason not to carry it on the FSN South channel if it was uplinked since they have plenty of bandwidth. This theory would also explain why Tribune didn't show it on FSN South in HD.

Just a possibility.
-c

Channel 798 on Charter in Greenville seems to be Braves HD and FSN South HD. Even the Charter website once listed it like this. The issue seems to be some people in surrounding areas of SC are getting guide data and in Greenville it doesn't exist.

This theory would also explain why Tribune didn't show it on FSN South in HD.Just as a quick addendum to what rrainwater said above, the local listings at http://tv.yahoo.com/ (and presumably other providers as well) show these games on channel 798. My Moxi DVR doesn't, though. Dunno about other set-top boxes for viewers in the same area.

Channel 798 on Charter in Greenville seems to be Braves HD and FSN South HD. Even the Charter website once listed it like this. The issue seems to be some people in surrounding areas of SC are getting guide data and in Greenville it doesn't exist.


I've haven't caught anything airing on Charter 798 yet. It's either the SD Test Pattern or a black screen that occurs when a digital channel isn't available or having technical difficulties. Last night's Duke/Virginia Game in HD didn't air on 798 when the On Screen Program Guide said it would (only black screen). Judging by this, not missing much...

Sounds like we each have a piece of the puzzle the other needs. :) You have the program data and no game, and we have the game and no program data.

I hope Charter decides what it is going to do with this channel. It seems they don't know what they want it to be. Why they want to dedicate a channel to showing 60-70 Braves games beats me. They did have the guide data correct for "most" Braves games. But now that they have some FSN South HD content, they need to get the guide data correct.

It looks like WHNS-DT is having issues with the FOX NFL Game tonight. They were having problems with audio during last night's 10 p.m. News. Today, it's both audio and video breaking up (had to turn to SD channel on Charter to watch it).

Glad it's not just me and my box. I did 2 Moxi re-boots to see if that would fix it.

It looks like WHNS-DT is having issues with the FOX NFL Game tonight. They were having problems with audio during last night's 10 p.m. News. Today, it's both audio and video breaking up (had to turn to SD channel on Charter to watch it).

My OTA from Fox for the past eight minutes has been good.

My OTA from Fox for the past eight minutes has been good.


Within the last couple of minutes, it looks like the problems with WHNS-DT on Charter have just cleared up....for now......

BTW, Charter now has an automated agent system set up now before you even get to a human agent.....hung up when the problem appeared to have been resolved.

It looks like WHNS-DT is having issues with the FOX NFL Game tonight. They were having problems with audio during last night's 10 p.m. News. Today, it's both audio and video breaking up (had to turn to SD channel on Charter to watch it).

They have been having problems for at least 3 months. However, no one at Charter has a clue that there is even an issue. I can verify that the issue is 99% of the time only on WHNS DT on Charter and not on the OTA WHNS DT. However, after this long it is doubtful Charter even knows how to fix the problem.

You folks with over the air, Direct TV/Dish... did you have problems?

Others with Charter, was this a problems also?

I personally didn't notice any problems with the game (on D*) other than the fact that the Giants won. ;)

You folks with over the air, Direct TV/Dish... did you have problems?

Others with Charter, was this a problems also?

I got a few dropouts, but I never know when it's just my signal dropping out or if its something everyone is getting.

I got a few dropouts, but I never know when it's just my signal dropping out or if its something everyone is getting.

What was your source?

Personally, I saw it drop several times per hour during the game through Charter. I didn't record OTA so I can't say if it was the source. However, this is normal for Charter.

What was your source?

Personally, I saw it drop several times per hour during the game through Charter. I didn't record OTA so I can't say if it was the source. However, this is normal for Charter.

Charter

What was your source?

Personally, I saw it drop several times per hour during the game through Charter. I didn't record OTA so I can't say if it was the source. However, this is normal for Charter.

The problems reappeared during their Morning News this morning. I haven't noticed these problems occurring on WHNS-DT via Charter before now.

You folks with over the air, Direct TV/Dish... did you have problems?

Others with Charter, was this a problems also?

No problems with my OTA setup last PM during the game

The problems reappeared during their Morning News this morning. I haven't noticed these problems occurring on WHNS-DT via Charter before now.

It happens only during HD programs as far as I can tell. They can go a week or two with no issues, then it will start happening on every HD program for a month. Then the cycle repeats.