Hopefully soon the New list of cities come out here's the previous list since its dug way back in the forum's pages

June 2009: Newburyport, Newbury, West Newbury, Rowley and Ipswich.

September: Ashland, Bellingham, Blackstone, Franklin, Holliston, Hopedale, Hopkinton, Marlboro, Medway, Mendon, Milford, Millis & Plainville

October: Arlington, Belmont, Burlington, Cambridge, Lynnfield, MIT, Nahant, Revere, Peabody, Reading, Saugus, Stoneham, Wilmington, Winchester & Woburn

November: Andover, Attleboro, Avon, Bridgewater, Brockton, Dighton, East Bridgewater, Easton, Georgetown, Groveland, Hanson, Haverhill, Holbrook, Lawrence, Mansfield, Methuen, North Andover, North Attleboro, North Reading, Norton, Raynham, Rehoboth, Seekonk, Somerset, Stoughton, Swansea, Taunton, West Bridgewater & Whitman

January 2010: Acton, Ashburnham, Ashby, Ayer, Baldwinville, Bedford, Bolton, Boxborough, Carlisle, Chelsea, Clinton, Concord, Devens (Ayer) East Templeton, Edgewater Hills, Edgewater Terrance, Everett, Fitchburg, Framingham, Gardner, Hanscomb Air force Base, Hudson, Lancaster, Leominster, Lexington, Lincoln, Littleton, Lunenburg, Lynn, Malden, Maynard, Medford, Melrose, Otter River, Phillipston, Salem, Shirley, Somerville, Southboro, Sterling, Stowe, Sudbury, Swampscott, Templeton, Townsend, Wakefield, Westford, Westminster, Winchendon & Winthrop

February:
Massachusetts:
Barnstable, Brewster, Chatham, Chelmsford, Dennis, Eastham, Harwich, Mashpee, Orleans, Provincetown, Truro, Wellfleet, Yarmouth

New Hampshire:
Allenstown, Antrim, Boscawen, Bow, Canterbury, Chichester, Concord, Deering, Epsom, Henniker, Hillsboro, Hopkinton, Loudon, Pembroke, Weare

March:
Massachusetts:
Berkley, Billerica,* Dartmouth, Dedham, Dracut, Fairhaven, Fall River, Freetown, Lakeville, Lowell*, Marion, Mattapoisett, Middleboro, Natick, Needham, New Bedford, Newton, Rochester, Sherborn, Tewksbury*, Tyngsborough, Waltham, Wareham, Watertown, Wayland, Wellesley, Weston

New Hampshire:
Derry, Hampstead, Nashua, Plaistow, Salem, Sandown

May:
Massachusetts:
Braintree, Cohasset, Hanover, Hingham, Hull, Milton, Norwell, Quincy, Randolph, Scituate, Weymouth

New Hampshire:
Auburn, Bedford, Candia, Goffstown, Hooksett, Manchester

June:
New Hampshire:
Brentwood, East Kingston, Epping, Exeter, Fremont, Greenland, Hampton Falls, Hampton, Kensington, Lee, Madbury, Newcastle, Newfields, Newington, Newmarket, North Hampton, Nottingham, Portsmouth, Raymond, Rollinsford, Rye, Seabrook, Somersworth, Stratham

Maine:
Berwick, Eliot, Kittery, South Berwick

Perhaps you missed this but this is very Tivo like:


DVR Search & Record

Now you can create wish lists of your favorite actors, directors, keywords and titles. Just enter a search term today (ex: Eastwood, Clint) and your DVR can automatically search for and schedule recordings for programs relating to "Clint Eastwood" as they're added to your program guide in the future. Or simply select what you want to record now from the search results.

The reason I will stick with the Comcast Tivo software, even after the iGuide upgrade, is that the Comcast Tivo data is supplied by Tribune, not TV Guide. It's MUCH more reliable--not perfect, but very good.

Of course, the continuing issues with the Comcast Tivo product are still annoying, and the software hasn't been updated for about a year.

Of course, the continuing issues with the Comcast Tivo product are still annoying, and the software hasn't been updated for about a year.

Soon :D

Hopefully soon the New list of cities come out here's the previous list since its dug way back in the forum's pages

June 2009: Newburyport, Newbury, West Newbury, Rowley and Ipswich.

September: Ashland, Bellingham, Blackstone, Franklin, Holliston, Hopedale, Hopkinton, Marlboro, Medway, Mendon, Milford, Millis & Plainville

October: Arlington, Belmont, Burlington, Cambridge, Lynnfield, MIT, Nahant, Revere, Peabody, Reading, Saugus, Stoneham, Wilmington, Winchester & Woburn

November: Andover, Attleboro, Avon, Bridgewater, Brockton, Dighton, East Bridgewater, Easton, Georgetown, Groveland, Hanson, Haverhill, Holbrook, Lawrence, Mansfield, Methuen, North Andover, North Attleboro, North Reading, Norton, Raynham, Rehoboth, Seekonk, Somerset, Stoughton, Swansea, Taunton, West Bridgewater & Whitman

January 2010: Acton, Ashburnham, Ashby, Ayer, Baldwinville, Bedford, Bolton, Boxborough, Carlisle, Chelsea, Clinton, Concord, Devens (Ayer) East Templeton, Edgewater Hills, Edgewater Terrance, Everett, Fitchburg, Framingham, Gardner, Hanscomb Air force Base, Hudson, Lancaster, Leominster, Lexington, Lincoln, Littleton, Lunenburg, Lynn, Malden, Maynard, Medford, Melrose, Otter River, Phillipston, Salem, Shirley, Somerville, Southboro, Sterling, Stowe, Sudbury, Swampscott, Templeton, Townsend, Wakefield, Westford, Westminster, Winchendon & Winthrop

February:
Massachusetts:
Barnstable, Brewster, Chatham, Chelmsford, Dennis, Eastham, Harwich, Mashpee, Orleans, Provincetown, Truro, Wellfleet, Yarmouth

New Hampshire:
Allenstown, Antrim, Boscawen, Bow, Canterbury, Chichester, Concord, Deering, Epsom, Henniker, Hillsboro, Hopkinton, Loudon, Pembroke, Weare

March:
Massachusetts:
Berkley, Billerica,* Dartmouth, Dedham, Dracut, Fairhaven, Fall River, Freetown, Lakeville, Lowell*, Marion, Mattapoisett, Middleboro, Natick, Needham, New Bedford, Newton, Rochester, Sherborn, Tewksbury*, Tyngsborough, Waltham, Wareham, Watertown, Wayland, Wellesley, Weston

New Hampshire:
Derry, Hampstead, Nashua, Plaistow, Salem, Sandown

May:
Massachusetts:
Braintree, Cohasset, Hanover, Hingham, Hull, Milton, Norwell, Quincy, Randolph, Scituate, Weymouth

New Hampshire:
Auburn, Bedford, Candia, Goffstown, Hooksett, Manchester

June:
New Hampshire:
Brentwood, East Kingston, Epping, Exeter, Fremont, Greenland, Hampton Falls, Hampton, Kensington, Lee, Madbury, Newcastle, Newfields, Newington, Newmarket, North Hampton, Nottingham, Portsmouth, Raymond, Rollinsford, Rye, Seabrook, Somersworth, Stratham

Maine:
Berwick, Eliot, Kittery, South Berwick

What's happening with these places in these months? New channels? New guide? Are the new dates likely to be sooner, or have they been pushed back?

What's happening with these places in these months? New channels? New guide? Are the new dates likely to be sooner, or have they been pushed back?

Extended basic analog shutoff, new HD channels added. Dates are generally going off as advertised. New iGuide is happening on different dates and Comcast is not telling us when. Before you get the new iGuide they do a guide cleanup which some of us have already seen.

-Ken

Hopefully soon the New list of cities come out here's the previous list since its dug way back in the forum's pages

June 2009: Newburyport, Newbury, West Newbury, Rowley and Ipswich.

September: Ashland, Bellingham, Blackstone, Franklin, Holliston, Hopedale, Hopkinton, Marlboro, Medway, Mendon, Milford, Millis & Plainville

October: Arlington, Belmont, Burlington, Cambridge, Lynnfield, MIT, Nahant, Revere, Peabody, Reading, Saugus, Stoneham, Wilmington, Winchester & Woburn

November: Andover, Attleboro, Avon, Bridgewater, Brockton, Dighton, East Bridgewater, Easton, Georgetown, Groveland, Hanson, Haverhill, Holbrook, Lawrence, Mansfield, Methuen, North Andover, North Attleboro, North Reading, Norton, Raynham, Rehoboth, Seekonk, Somerset, Stoughton, Swansea, Taunton, West Bridgewater & Whitman

January 2010: Acton, Ashburnham, Ashby, Ayer, Baldwinville, Bedford, Bolton, Boxborough, Carlisle, Chelsea, Clinton, Concord, Devens (Ayer) East Templeton, Edgewater Hills, Edgewater Terrance, Everett, Fitchburg, Framingham, Gardner, Hanscomb Air force Base, Hudson, Lancaster, Leominster, Lexington, Lincoln, Littleton, Lunenburg, Lynn, Malden, Maynard, Medford, Melrose, Otter River, Phillipston, Salem, Shirley, Somerville, Southboro, Sterling, Stowe, Sudbury, Swampscott, Templeton, Townsend, Wakefield, Westford, Westminster, Winchendon & Winthrop

February:
Massachusetts:
Barnstable, Brewster, Chatham, Chelmsford, Dennis, Eastham, Harwich, Mashpee, Orleans, Provincetown, Truro, Wellfleet, Yarmouth

New Hampshire:
Allenstown, Antrim, Boscawen, Bow, Canterbury, Chichester, Concord, Deering, Epsom, Henniker, Hillsboro, Hopkinton, Loudon, Pembroke, Weare

March:
Massachusetts:
Berkley, Billerica,* Dartmouth, Dedham, Dracut, Fairhaven, Fall River, Freetown, Lakeville, Lowell*, Marion, Mattapoisett, Middleboro, Natick, Needham, New Bedford, Newton, Rochester, Sherborn, Tewksbury*, Tyngsborough, Waltham, Wareham, Watertown, Wayland, Wellesley, Weston

New Hampshire:
Derry, Hampstead, Nashua, Plaistow, Salem, Sandown

May:
Massachusetts:
Braintree, Cohasset, Hanover, Hingham, Hull, Milton, Norwell, Quincy, Randolph, Scituate, Weymouth

New Hampshire:
Auburn, Bedford, Candia, Goffstown, Hooksett, Manchester

June:
New Hampshire:
Brentwood, East Kingston, Epping, Exeter, Fremont, Greenland, Hampton Falls, Hampton, Kensington, Lee, Madbury, Newcastle, Newfields, Newington, Newmarket, North Hampton, Nottingham, Portsmouth, Raymond, Rollinsford, Rye, Seabrook, Somersworth, Stratham

Maine:
Berwick, Eliot, Kittery, South Berwick

I believe Quincy, Braintree and Randolph is in April, 2010. I live in Randolph, and I lose most of the analogs as of April 13. I believe Quincy and Braintree are in the same situation.

I believe Quincy, Braintree and Randolph is in April, 2010. I live in Randolph, and I lose most of the analogs as of April 13. I believe Quincy and Braintree are in the same situation.

Additions made

http://img140.imageshack.us/img140/6493/comcastmapma2.png

Woke up to updated software on my Comcast Tivo boxes in Concord, NH. The new software is faster and has updated graphics that look cleaner and brighter. I did not notice any new features or functions.

I told you all soon. :D

Noticed this morning I had a 3D channel in the high 900's [SA] that will be activated on 4/7 ???
but you need a 3D TV and glasses, of coarse:cool:

I appreciate having the second wave of HD channels available here in Lowell. However, I still have no programming information available for these new channels and the new channels are not listed on zap2it.com either. Just wondering. Thanks.

P.S. I am on a multi cable card through my Tivo HD

Woke up to updated software on my Comcast Tivo boxes in Concord, NH. The new software is faster and has updated graphics that look cleaner and brighter. I did not notice any new features or functions.

Really!? I will have to check that out today at lunch :)

I appreciate having the second wave of HD channels available here in Lowell. However, I still have no programming information available for these new channels and the new channels are not listed on zap2it.com either. Just wondering. Thanks.

P.S. I am on a multi cable card through my Tivo HD

Checked Lowell it should be updated soon

http://tvlistings.zap2it.com/tvlistings/ZCGrid.do?method=decideFwdForLineup&zipcode=01850&setMyPreference=false&lineupId=MA20428:X

Hopefully 1 to 2 days i hope

Checked Lowell it should be updated soon

http://tvlistings.zap2it.com/tvlistings/ZCGrid.do?method=decideFwdForLineup&zipcode=01850&setMyPreference=false&lineupId=MA20428:X

Hopefully 1 to 2 days i hope

FioS was wiring in front of my house today...decisions....decisions.....

Woke up to updated software on my Comcast Tivo boxes in Concord, NH. The new software is faster and has updated graphics that look cleaner and brighter. I did not notice any new features or functions.

Me too, in Boston.

The only different feature I saw was an option to choose which remote control you have. My Comcast Tivo remote has the "Select" button below the large round one. Maybe this choice will solve the ongoing problem of the software acting as if you've pushed the Select button twice, when you push it once. OR, maybe the other style remote is newer and better--anyone have it?

I told you all soon. :D

Sweet! The new Comcast/Tivo guide is definitely faster, although I have yet to see other benefits yet. There are still two problems though, that maybe you could relay to the powers-that-be?


1. The 'aspect' button on the Comcast/Tivo remote that allows you to change the aspect ratio no longer zooms (it used to until last fall). It will still stretch the image of a 4:3 picture into 16:9, but it will no longer zoom a 16:9 non-hd channel (aka a 16:9 aspect ratio with black boxes on all sides) into full-screen on a 16:9 hdtv. I can't tell you how much I loved this feature, and took advantage of this to watch 16:9 programs on channels that I don't get in HD. Again, I used to be able to do this with my Tivo software, but now I can't--even with the recent software upgrade.

2. Guide data on the Comcast/Tivo DVR is now down to 5 days (from 6 days before the recent software upgrade & down from 14 days that the iGuide DVRs get). Additionally, Dish Network & DirecTV both offer 21+ days of guide data, so this is another embarrassing comparison to Comcast DVR. I would think this is an easy fix, especially since there is a rather large (4 meg?) partition for guide data built-in to the DCX box.

So is this update just for Comcast Tivo, or will the non-tivo guide get updated? As of this morning, April 1st, no update as of yet.

1. The aspect button on the Tivo only works if you have the video set to 720p fixed or 1080i fixed. It will not work in hybrid mode.
2. I'm still getting 8 days of listings in Concord NH

Noticed this morning I had a 3D channel in the high 900's [SA] that will be activated on 4/7 ???
but you need a 3D TV and glasses, of coarse:cool:

I have it, too. I think its there for the Masters next week.

So is this update just for Comcast Tivo, or will the non-tivo guide get updated? As of this morning, April 1st, no update as of yet.

I have family in Derry NH that it looks like they got the new iGuide yesterday morning.

1. The aspect button on the Tivo only works if you have the video set to 720p fixed or 1080i fixed. It will not work in hybrid mode.
2. I'm still getting 8 days of listings in Concord NH

1. I have my box set to 1080i fixed (I even tried switching to 720p fixed just to make sure) and still can't move the aspect to full (the 4:3 'zoom' option). Can you? Mine will stretch, but that's all. If you can do it, what box do you have and what's your guide & middleware versions?

2. I wonder if Comcast offers different amounts of guide data to each head-end? I don't understand why they'd do that, but my guide info is saying I only have data until next Tuesday. Then again, until this Tivo guide update I had 6 days of info, now I'm down to 5 days.

The zoom works fine when set to 1080i or 720p fixed. I use it all the time. I have a DCT-3416 software version TE-1.5-0024-01-01-001 middleware version 6.2.00.

The zoom works fine when set to 1080i or 720p fixed. I use it all the time. I have a DCT-3416 software version TE-1.5-0024-01-01-001 middleware version 6.2.00.

I guess (for whatever reason) the zoom feature doesn't work with the new DCX boxes. I even changed every possible setting I can think of. I don't understand why I can still stretch but not zoom, though. It's very frustrating!

Thanks for your help, rp5555!

I have family in Derry NH that it looks like they got the new iGuide yesterday morning.

Do they have the tivo software though? I don't even care about the upgrade really, I just want to finally be able to do remote programming.

Do they have the tivo software though? I don't even care about the upgrade really, I just want to finally be able to do remote programming.

No they have the new iGuide. Though they haven't checked to see if they have Remote DVR functionality yet.

ch 986 had a slide saying Masters in 3D. Need new 3DHD set. 3D glasses that goes with set .And HDMI connection from Comcast HD box.

Just wondering, does anyone know if/when Comcast will add Multi-Room DVR capability?

ch 986 had a slide saying Masters in 3D. Need new 3DHD set. 3D glasses that goes with set .And HDMI connection from Comcast HD box.

Thats funny you bought that up i just flipped to the channel and i was thinking "well i have the HD Box DCH 3416 and an HDMI cable but not a Fully Capable 3DTV & Glasses" :p

The new TiVo software is much faster. Hopefully it will fix the issue of corrupt recordings.

Hello Everyone,


I just wanted to let everyone know that we are getting 38 HD channels on 4/6. With a total of 50 plus by May. My local service center was telling me that. Also we are getting TCM HD on 4/6.

Hello Everyone,


I just wanted to let everyone know that we are getting 38 HD channels on 4/6. With a total of 50 plus by May. My local service center was telling me that. Also we are getting TCM HD on 4/6.

What town are you in ? Many of us have already gotten this update.

Hello Everyone,


I just wanted to let everyone know that we are getting 38 HD channels on 4/6. With a total of 50 plus by May. My local service center was telling me that. Also we are getting TCM HD on 4/6.

Thanks for the info, but since you didn't mention it in your post and you don't have it listed as part of your displayed information, we have no idea what location you're talking about.

Sorry. I am located in Concord, NH.

Just wondering, does anyone know if/when Comcast will add Multi-Room DVR capability?

Yes

Yes

:p

Hopefully soon the New list of cities come out here's the previous list since its dug way back in the forum's pages

June 2009: Newburyport, Newbury, West Newbury, Rowley and Ipswich.

September: Ashland, Bellingham, Blackstone, Franklin, Holliston, Hopedale, Hopkinton, Marlboro, Medway, Mendon, Milford, Millis & Plainville

October: Arlington, Belmont, Burlington, Cambridge, Lynnfield, MIT, Nahant, Revere, Peabody, Reading, Saugus, Stoneham, Wilmington, Winchester & Woburn

November: Andover, Attleboro, Avon, Bridgewater, Brockton, Dighton, East Bridgewater, Easton, Georgetown, Groveland, Hanson, Haverhill, Holbrook, Lawrence, Mansfield, Methuen, North Andover, North Attleboro, North Reading, Norton, Raynham, Rehoboth, Seekonk, Somerset, Stoughton, Swansea, Taunton, West Bridgewater & Whitman

January 2010: Acton, Ashburnham, Ashby, Ayer, Baldwinville, Bedford, Bolton, Boxborough, Carlisle, Chelsea, Clinton, Concord, Devens (Ayer) East Templeton, Edgewater Hills, Edgewater Terrance, Everett, Fitchburg, Framingham, Gardner, Hanscomb Air force Base, Hudson, Lancaster, Leominster, Lexington, Lincoln, Littleton, Lunenburg, Lynn, Malden, Maynard, Medford, Melrose, Otter River, Phillipston, Salem, Shirley, Somerville, Southboro, Sterling, Stowe, Sudbury, Swampscott, Templeton, Townsend, Wakefield, Westford, Westminster, Winchendon & Winthrop

February:
Massachusetts:
Barnstable, Brewster, Chatham, Chelmsford, Dennis, Eastham, Harwich, Mashpee, Orleans, Provincetown, Truro, Wellfleet, Yarmouth

New Hampshire:
Allenstown, Antrim, Boscawen, Bow, Canterbury, Chichester, Concord, Deering, Epsom, Henniker, Hillsboro, Hopkinton, Loudon, Pembroke, Weare

March:
Massachusetts:
Berkley, Billerica,* Dartmouth, Dedham, Dracut, Fairhaven, Fall River, Freetown, Lakeville, Lowell*, Marion, Mattapoisett, Middleboro, Natick, Needham, New Bedford, Newton, Rochester, Sherborn, Tewksbury*, Tyngsborough, Waltham, Wareham, Watertown, Wayland, Wellesley, Weston

New Hampshire:
Derry, Hampstead, Nashua, Plaistow, Salem, Sandown

May:
Massachusetts:
Braintree, Cohasset, Hanover, Hingham, Hull, Milton, Norwell, Quincy, Randolph, Scituate, Weymouth

New Hampshire:
Auburn, Bedford, Candia, Goffstown, Hooksett, Manchester

June:
New Hampshire:
Brentwood, East Kingston, Epping, Exeter, Fremont, Greenland, Hampton Falls, Hampton, Kensington, Lee, Madbury, Newcastle, Newfields, Newington, Newmarket, North Hampton, Nottingham, Portsmouth, Raymond, Rollinsford, Rye, Seabrook, Somersworth, Stratham

Maine:
Berwick, Eliot, Kittery, South Berwick

Things may be behind schedule (surprise). Leominster was listed Jan 2010. IIRC mail said Feb 11 was the analog cut off. New HD showed up about 5 weeks later.

larry

:p

L Supreme is getting L annoying, perhaps he should change his name

L Supreme is getting L annoying, perhaps he should change his name
That's as much information as his bosses at Comcast will allow him to give out. Anything more would clearly be a threat to world peace. I am firmly in the "I'll only believe it when I see it camp" with any Comcast "futures".

Mickey

L Supreme is getting L annoying, perhaps he should change his name

He gave a little hint about the Tivo update coming. I'm sure he provides the information that he can and as soon as he can tell us about the multi-room DVR or the A28 update or anything else, he will. Besides, he did answer the question as it was asked.

He gave a little hint about the Tivo update coming. I'm sure he provides the information that he can and as soon as he can tell us about the multi-room DVR or the A28 update or anything else, he will. Besides, he did answer the question as it was asked.

FYI, FiOS has had those capabilities for awhile now. I'm at the point where I can not go without the Multi-room DVR. When I'm downstairs, I watch programs in my den, upstairs in my family room where my big screen is and then late at night in my bedroom. You get spoiled with the convenience factor.

My biggest gripe about the multi-room DVR is that all the boxes in the house need to be swapped out to use it (to MOCA capable boxes). I have some recordings on one of my DVR's from over 2 years ago. From what I've heard they're testing it in some markets in the country.

My biggest gripe about the multi-room DVR is that all the boxes in the house need to be swapped out to use it (to MOCA capable boxes). I have some recordings on one of my DVR's from over 2 years ago. From what I've heard they're testing it in some markets in the country.

Don't worry your box will die soon enough and you will lose that 2 year old recording.

Yes

Okay, and when would that be?

Okay, and when would that be?

unfortunately I can't provide that information at the moment. Sorry

FYI, FiOS has had those capabilities for awhile now. I'm at the point where I can not go without the Multi-room DVR. When I'm downstairs, I watch programs in my den, upstairs in my family room where my big screen is and then late at night in my bedroom. You get spoiled with the convenience factor.





And if I remember correctly, with comcast> 2nd room is SD only:eek:
Is Fios?

And if I remember correctly, with comcast> 2nd room is SD only:eek:
Is Fios?

Are you saying that a program recorder in HD will be downconverted (how?) when sent to another room? :confused:

Don't worry your box will die soon enough and you will lose that 2 year old recording.

I've had DVR service on 2 TV's ever since Comcast started offering it ~5 years ago & haven't had one die on me yet. I've changed them out a couple times for newer models but haven't had to change one out due to any issues (knock on wood). :)

I was flipping through the HD channel's i have and when i put on WSBE-DT channel 819 RI-PBS & WBOC news based out of Delaware CBS Affiliate was on for a few seconds before the feed froze and went black

I was flipping through the HD channel's i have and when i put on WSBE-DT channel 819 RI-PBS & WBOC news based out of Delaware CBS Affiliate was on for a few seconds before the feed froze and went black

Last night there were very good tropospheric ducting conditions, meaning that signals from places well down the coast were coming in much stronger than usual. WSBE-DT is picked up over the air via Comcast and is on channel 21. They also sign off the over the air signal every night at 11:30 PM. WBOC is also on 21, so this is how it was coming in. I have also seen WLIW on Long Island many times after 11:30.

And if I remember correctly, with comcast> 2nd room is SD only:eek:
Is Fios?

The FiOS MR DVR streams in HD to all other HD STB's. However, you can not view HD material on a SD STB, it does not downconvert. But you can watch SD recorded programs on the HD boxes.

FYI, FiOS has had those capabilities for awhile now. I'm at the point where I can not go without the Multi-room DVR. When I'm downstairs, I watch programs in my den, upstairs in my family room where my big screen is and then late at night in my bedroom. You get spoiled with the convenience factor.

I would love to do multi-room DVR, but how big is the drive? I currently have three DCXs with a total of 820GB and we use most of the space when we get behind. Can you have 2 multi-room DVRs? Cost?

I would love to do multi-room DVR, but how big is the drive? I currently have three DCXs with a total of 820GB and we use most of the space when we get behind. Can you have 2 multi-room DVRs? Cost?

The hard drive is the same size as a regular DVR (20 hrs. HD). I don't think they have the technical capabilities to allow the use of more than one. That would defeat the purpose of having the Multi-room DVR in most peoples cases anyway. I heard Tivo has come out with a bigger hard drive, maybe you should look into that or the Moxi DVR's.

15 Days until my long awaited 2nd wave!

Still waiting for programming info on the second wave of HD channels here in Lowell. They went live on March 24th. I currently use a cable card through my HD tivo. What gives? Thanks.

Well, they didn't wait around. I noticed new channels in the guide at 12:05 (I don't know if they came on directly at midnight), and as of 12:30 it looks like all the 39 channels announced for 4/6 here in Watertown have been added except for the extra Starz channels and Turner Classic Movies.

Well, they didn't wait around. I noticed new channels in the guide at 12:05 (I don't know if they came on directly at midnight), and as of 12:30 it looks like all the 39 channels announced for 4/6 here in Watertown have been added except for the extra Starz channels and Turner Classic Movies.

And of course TCM is the only one that interests me. :(

I'll have to check the guide when I get home tonight.

No mention here of the latest price increases? My services - Internet + basic cable - are going up 10%. Grrr.

The FiOS MR DVR streams in HD to all other HD STB's. However, you can not view HD material on a SD STB, it does not downconvert. But you can watch SD recorded programs on the HD boxes.

When I was researching Comcast/MOCA months ago, I believe I read that the out put in the 2nd Tuner in the primary DVR was SD only
So even with a 2nd HD box is still only recieves SD, unless it was box specific or something has changed

When I was researching Comcast/MOCA months ago, I believe I read that the out put in the 2nd Tuner in the primary DVR was SD only
So even with a 2nd HD box is still only recieves SD, unless it was box specific or something has changed

Not quite sure what you are asking, but you can watch recorded programs only up to 3 televisions at any one time. I can watch a HD program from the MR DVR in my den, while watching another HD program on my big screen in the family room while watching a SD program in my bedroom. I hope this helps.

Tonight I can't see the Sox in HD, is anyone else having channel 851 say "this channel should be available shortly" ?

No mention here of the latest price increases? My services - Internet + basic cable - are going up 10%. Grrr.

My dvr is going back to Comcast June 1, and then unless Comcast comes up with a good deal for me when my current deal expires I'm going FioS. Xfinity price increases.

-Ken

If you dont have a new #D set dont try to watch ch986. They use a split screen of the same imagine/ They played a musical clip. Watch for just 2mins and started to get a headache. Need 3DTV and glasses.

Xfinity price increases.Just do be aware that FiOS has (and shall again) increase their prices, and indeed recently moved some channels from their Extreme HD tier to a new "top tier" at an even higher price. No company is going to be any more significantly different from each other in the future, than they are now, since that would just lead to other companies following-suit, and therefore leaving all the companies at a disadvantage.

Just do be aware that FiOS has (and shall again) increase their prices, and indeed recently moved some channels from their Extreme HD tier to a new "top tier" at an even higher price. No company is going to be any more significantly different from each other in the future, than they are now, since that would just lead to other companies following-suit, and therefore leaving all the companies at a disadvantage.

Agreed. If I switch it will just be to take advantage of the two year initial offer. Or I might just keep Comcast at digital basic and seek other video sources. I now have a wonderful Blu-Ray player that streams content from Netflix and others (beautifully I might add). Redbox rents movies for a buck an evening as well. Lots of other sources for content, of course if live sports is all your after then your stuck with all the price gouging.

-Ken

Not quite sure what you are asking, but you can watch recorded programs only up to 3 televisions at any one time. I can watch a HD program from the MR DVR in my den, while watching another HD program on my big screen in the family room while watching a SD program in my bedroom. I hope this helps.

I was just stating that with CC you "may" not get HD to other sets like you do with FIOS

Here's the Article

http://hd.engadget.com/2010/03/19/comcasts-3d-masters-broadcast-explained/

My dvr is going back to Comcast June 1, and then unless Comcast comes up with a good deal for me when my current deal expires I'm going FioS. Xfinity price increases.

-Ken

Really? But I thought the price of the HD/DVR was going down almost $8? Or I take it you were just talking about the 1 year bundle promo deal you had expiring in that statement?

Really? But I thought the price of the HD/DVR was going down almost $8? Or I take it you were just talking about the 1 year bundle promo deal you had expiring in that statement?

Explain how the DVR price is dropping by $8 ? My HD DVR is not included in my bundle, I pay full boat on top of the bundle price of $129 which is expiring in June.

I renewed last month and my pricing stayed exactly the same as it was. $159 for the top tier with phone and internet bundle. They wanted an additional $10 if I wanted to keep the Movie Channel because TMC raised carriage fees to Comcast.

[QUOTE=sfull;18454274]I renewed last month and my pricing stayed exactly the same as it was. $159 for the top tier with phone and internet bundle. They wanted an additional $10 if I wanted to keep the Movie Channel because TMC raised carriage fees to Comcast.[/QUOTE

This is such BS...depends on who you talk to and when. I remember when chitchat asked to renew has $159 and was told no so he left for FioS. Of course I only have the $129 deal so we shall see.

Did you let your plan lapse before trying to renew or did you talk to Comcast earlier ?

Finally got program information for the second tier of HD channels. Will start recording Daily Show and Colbert in HD tonight. :D

I called within 2 weeks of expiration, after frustrating hold times and chats I was instructed to call back in like 10 days as they'd have better promotions. I think they advertise $175 for my package - I told them if they can't match my existing price I was switching. Didn't take anything more than that. I also get faster Internet now with this package as well - plus, FINALLY my town due to get conversion next week! Good luck.

I just picked up a new HD non-DVR box (model RNG110) from my local office. Got it set up and activated, mostly seems to be working fine. But is this box supposed to pass 5.1? I can only get two channel audio to my AVR. Using optical only, so the cable, output jack, and input jack are working since I do have audio, just not the audio I want.

I read the manual online and it doesn't mention 5.1 specifically, unless I missed it. I'd rather not call comcast until I know there is an issue for sure.

I also posted this in the thread specifially for this box, but its in the non-HD section for some reason and I thought I might get a faster response here.

Thanks!

I just picked up a new HD non-DVR box (model RNG110) from my local office. Got it set up and activated, mostly seems to be working fine. But is this box supposed to pass 5.1? I can only get two channel audio to my AVR. Using optical only, so the cable, output jack, and input jack are working since I do have audio, just not the audio I want.

I read the manual online and it doesn't mention 5.1 specifically, unless I missed it. I'd rather not call comcast until I know there is an issue for sure.

I also posted this in the thread specifially for this box, but its in the non-HD section for some reason and I thought I might get a faster response here.

Thanks!

What are your settings in the menu under audio set to?

What are your settings in the menu under audio set to?

I'm not in front of the tv now, but believe I selected all the 'advanced', no compression, matrix choices.

On a related note, every time I change the channel on this box I get an awful sound, something like a cross between a honk and a beep. Both when listening through the AVR and the TV speakers.

EDIT: Confirmed, audio setup choices: Channel default, off, advanced, none, matrix, yes

Just noticed Channel 81 is scheduled for Rev's soccer @ 7:30 EDT if anyone is interested

Just noticed Channel 81 is scheduled for Rev's soccer @ 7:30 EDT if anyone is interested

There is an HD version too in the 800s... though can't remember what channel it was now.

There is an HD version too in the 800s... though can't remember what channel it was now.

Found it! channel 894

Is the channel with Revs soccer on 894 called Fox Soccer HD or Fox Soccer Plus HD?

*crosses fingers*

Edit: The Revs site said they played on Comcast Sportsnet New England last night, but the Celtics were on as well. So this channels seems to be a Comcast Sportsnet overflow channel. If someone can confirm that would be great.

Confirmed: it is a CSN Overflow Channel SD channel 81 & HD channel 894

because yesterday afternoon Cubs/Reds were playing on SD FSN Ohio

Revs came on HD/SD around 7:30pm

and a Golden State/Clippers game came on around 10:30pm last night CSN California HD

Today was Cubs/Reds again on SD FSN Ohio

I'll let you know if anything happens on HD tonight

Here's a different question.

Does comcast or any other cable company play anything to use with the mail function?

I know that the boxes have this feature and there's a internal menu (hold select and menu until it lights then press info twice)

No mention here of the latest price increases? My services - Internet + basic cable - are going up 10%. Grrr.

That was the final straw for me. I pulled the plug on Comcast in terms of Cable TV. They still have me for Internet and Phone but that may change too.

Confirmed: it is a CSN Overflow Channel SD channel 81 & HD channel 894

because yesterday afternoon Cubs/Reds were playing on SD FSN Ohio

Revs came on HD/SD around 7:30pm

and a Golden State/Clippers game came on around 10:30pm last night CSN California HD

Today was Cubs/Reds again on SD FSN Ohio

I'll let you know if anything happens on HD tonight


Figures I should of came to this thread, I knew MLS mandated all teams shoot in HD and couldn't find the game this past week.

For those that live in towns that have already been converted. How long before you start seeing the new HD channels? South Shore towns were to be converted today - just curious as to when I'll see the new content.

Anyone use a DTA box for their PIP? I use basic cable for PIP and sometimes watch when both DVR tuners are being used. Picked up one today - can't think of a reason why it won't work?

For those that live in towns that have already been converted. How long before you start seeing the new HD channels? South Shore towns were to be converted today - just curious as to when I'll see the new content.



It has been discussed here many times, you will get the new HD channels on the exact date specified in the mailings from Comcast that you should have received.

-Ken

If there are any baseball fans here "FSN Ohio" is on channel 81 right now

seems like The Reds will be the primary feed all baseball season.

Edit: guess not seems the game didn't come on last night.

According to the latest bill I've received on June 1 we'll be getting WENH channel 11 in HD along with a couple of the Spanish Channels. Also a sub channel to WENH called WENH Explore will be added.
For those with analog sets you will no longer be able to receive channel 11. It will only be available in digital. You'll either need a digital STB or TV with a QAM tuner.
Tonight I've noticed some changes to the DVR function on my HD-DVR. Recorded shows of the same TV series are now grouped into it's own folder. For example "24" will have it's own folder, "The Office" it's own, etc. They've also added a "search and record" function and a DVR manage function.

looks like we received the new guide update in Lowell? Came home today to find folders in my DVR, along with some new options, etc. Anyone know if the online DVR management is up and running yet? I tried to activate it, but looks like it isn't ready yet...

looks like we received the new guide update in Lowell? Came home today to find folders in my DVR, along with some new options, etc. Anyone know if the online DVR management is up and running yet? I tried to activate it, but looks like it isn't ready yet...

Yup the A28 iGuide update is here ! You are correct however that the remote dvr scheduler isn't working yet.

Yup the A28 iGuide update is here ! You are correct however that the remote dvr scheduler isn't working yet.

not yet, but soon.

not yet, but soon.

Great news...Will there be an obvious way to know when it's working or do we just keep trying until it works?

Great news...Will there be an obvious way to know when it's working or do we just keep trying until it works?

you'll get notification once its ready.

It has been discussed here many times, you will get the new HD channels on the exact date specified in the mailings from Comcast that you should have received.

-Ken

the mailing mentioned no new channels,just that the the analogs above 24 would require a converter box after 4/13 (in Quincy anyway)

the mailing mentioned no new channels,just that the the analogs above 24 would require a converter box after 4/13 (in Quincy anyway)

Its coming in May for us.

I upgraded my cable a bit less than a month ago, and at that time ordered some digital converters. They said they would send them by mail, but they haven't arrived yet. With the shut off date approaching, or passed depending on what schedule you go by, I don't want to completely loose most stations in 3 TVs. Should I contact Comcast about it?

I upgraded my cable a bit less than a month ago, and at that time ordered some digital converters. They said they would send them by mail, but they haven't arrived yet. With the shut off date approaching, or passed depending on what schedule you go by, I don't want to completely loose most stations in 3 TVs. Should I contact Comcast about it?
Do you have a nearby Comcast office you can go to? That would be the best/fastest way to pick up the converters.

Mickey

No new channels yet in SE NH (letter said May 12). But DVR has changed. In addition to the folders and the different ways to record programs, there's now a "Manage DVR" tab that leads to a list of "recent activities," including a list of things deleted and things set to record. Not sure I like the history-tracking nature of this.

Do you have a nearby Comcast office you can go to? That would be the best/fastest way to pick up the converters.

Mickey

Yeah. I could probably do that. Would I end up getting charged for six of them if they show up in the mail? I guess I would just bring the unused ones back.

Is anyone willing to get Extra Innings after the trial ended?

I too got the new upgrade, as I am getting more features in my menu along with similar recordings grouped in a folder as oppose to all in one area. Can't wait to get that online recording.

Yeah. I could probably do that. Would I end up getting charged for six of them if they show up in the mail? I guess I would just bring the unused ones back.
The local office might be able to cancel the first 3 when you visit them. And if you wind up with 6, you just take 3 back to the local office for a credit on anything they might charge for those.

Mickey

Is there still room to add more HD channels after the appox. 50 that were added after expanded basic went digital only? Also, after all of New England Comcast is converted might we see limited basic go all digital?

Don't look for limited basic to go all-digital until at least 2012.

Been waiting for the a28 guide update and mydvr functionality in Brookline, MA.

Got the notice that they were updating the system about a month ago and just hoping the rest follows sometime soon. Also hoping to get Comedy Central HD and BBC HD. I hear people already have these channels around Boston and I'm about 2 blocks from the city line so let's get a move on ComCaustic!

Anybody heard anything about new HD channels in the area or a schedule for the guide update? are you just waiting around for it like I am?

Hello all, I am switching to Comcast tomorrow and was wondering about Tennis HD. I live in Pembroke, MA and that map I see floating around has pembroke as white, what does that mean? Will I be getting additional HD channels? I see Hanover is getting more channels in May and is the town next to Pembroke. Any infor anyone has would be great. Thanks.

Its coming in May for us.

...which is of absolutely no help to anyone since you haven't filled in your "location"...

Hello all, I am switching to Comcast tomorrow and was wondering about Tennis HD. I live in Pembroke, MA and that map I see floating around has pembroke as white, what does that mean? Will I be getting additional HD channels? I see Hanover is getting more channels in May and is the town next to Pembroke. Any infor anyone has would be great. Thanks.

Sorry you're in an old Adelphia town, completely different schedule of events for digital migration then classic Comcast towns (Hanover & most of your surrounding towns are classic Comcast). It's going to be some time before your town gets migrated.

Is anyone else having PQ issues with Food Network in HD? I started having serious pixelation and sound disruption a while ago, only on that one channel. This same thing happened a few nights ago, but corrected itself by the next day.

I'm just not sure if it is an issue with the channel, or something going on in one of my connections.

Thanks.

anyone know when ct might be getting more hd channels?

Sorry you're in an old Adelphia town, completely different schedule of events for digital migration then classic Comcast towns (Hanover & most of your surrounding towns are classic Comcast). It's going to be some time before your town gets migrated.

Thanks for the information Jonwww. I'll be crying in the corner. Anyone know about FIOS TV coming to Pembroke MA?

Every town around me has FIOS TV, Why is Pembroke in the dark ages?:(

anyone know when ct might be getting more hd channels?

That's Dependant on what dates New England Comcast has for the state of CT

Hingham migration date was April 13th, but as of yet there have been no changes. No new HD channels, still able to get all basic cable channels with direct cable coaxial connect and no iguide update either......

Hingham migration date was April 13th, but as of yet there have been no changes. No new HD channels, still able to get all basic cable channels with direct cable coaxial connect and no iguide update either......

patience, you will get notification soon on when the new channels will be there.

Will the notice be another mailer, or a box message? As the south shore is one the last to get this migration and I've stayed with Comcast you know my patience is there.

Thanks for the info!

Will the notice be another mailer, or a box message? As the south shore is one the last to get this migration and I've stayed with Comcast you know my patience is there.

Thanks for the info!

a mailer

Anyone know about FIOS TV coming to Pembroke MA?

Every town around me has FIOS TV, Why is Pembroke in the dark ages?:(

Well first of all Pembroke is out in the sticks so that's part of the issue. LOL All the towns around you don't have Fios (many yes, but not all. Hanson for one doesn't have it, a small part of it does but that's it). And unfortunately for you, Pembroke & many other towns, Verizon made a statement recently that they would only be working on finishing towns they had started building in, all other new towns are on hold. You'll get a lot more HD channels from Comcast way before Verizon gets their Fios in your town.

Not sure if anyone ever finds this (ever), but the CBS and FOX stations were recently changed over ClearQAM for me. I happened to find them again, and I've updated the original post on p. 215 (which I'm not allowed to link to because AVS still thinks I could be a robot).

Hi, I wanted to add some information here that I had trouble finding all across the web. Nearly all my searches ended up here anyhow, so that was kind of amusing (read: frustrating).

Comcast Boston Clear QAM HD Digital Frequencies (in MHz) as of this writing (2010-01-16):
Ion (WBPX): 517.75
PBS (WGBH): 781.75
CW56 (WLVI): 781.75
PBS (WGBX): 787.75
TV38 (WSBK): 787.75
ABC (WCVB): 799.75
NBC (WHDH): 799.75
CBS (WBZ): 805.75 817.75
FOX (WFXT): 805.75 817.75

Hope this helps someone out there looking for this information. Especially CBS and FOX were not found automatically by my EyeTV Hybrid using EyeTV 3.3.

** The CBS and FOX frequencies were changed sometime before Friday, 16 Apr 2010 at 9:30 PM.

Rev's will be on @ 11:30 tonight against San Jose (Depending on long the Celtics games goes).

In Tewksury we got the A28 update some time early last week. The remote scheduler thing isn't up for us yet either.

Been having something happen to the standard def channels after the update. Some times the screen turns green while the audio stays on. I switch to a high def channel (normal image) and back to the standard channel and the picture is back to normal. The motorola DCH3416 box I am using is attached to my sammy through HDMI.

Been having something happen to the standard def channels after the update. Some times the screen turns green while the audio stays on. I switch to a high def channel (normal image) and back to the standard channel and the picture is back to normal. The motorola DCH3416 box I am using is attached to my sammy through HDMI.

I had a very similar issue with the Motorola DCX series box. The only thing that resolved it was to go into the box's setup menu and switch the pass-through setting from "NATIVE" to either "1080i" or "720p". Since I have a 720p set, I chose that setting.

To be honest, I think this degrades the picture quality a slight amount. But we could not live with the constant TV/box handshakes and delay every time a channel was changed from an HD channel to a SD channel. About half the time, the SD channel would appear without a picture at all, just sound, and the TV would have to be turned off/on to reset.

Changing the pass-through setting to a fixed resolution rather than NATIVE resolved the issue.

Seems that most are all gone at least in terms of "extra" stuff.


btw they added at least where I am another national geographic channel and whdh hd2's THIS channel.

I had a lengthy chat with a comcast rep using their Live Chat feature about the My DVR service. After talking for over an hour, I got the following info: the service will only work on certain DVR models. I couldn't get out of them (yes, them; i spoke with 3 people) if other models would be added or not. This is the list of models she said works currently; DCT 6208; DCT 6208R,DCT 6208; DCT 6208R,DCT 3416,DCT 3416,DCT 6416,DCH 3416; DCH 3416R,DCH 6416,DCH 3416; DCH 3416R,DCX3400,TDC577X Vegas and TDC575D Vegas. Also, as of now, the service is not available in my area, Arlington, and they do not know when it will be. She basically said to keep trying to activate the box and once it says it will start the activation process, which takes 24 hours btw, then you'll know it's available. I'm basically going to stop trying until someone here posts a successful activation, or until June, whichever comes first.

the service will only work on certain DVR models. I couldn't get out of them (yes, them; i spoke with 3 people) if other models would be added or not. This is the list of models she said works currently; DCT 6208; DCT 6208R,DCT 6208; DCT 6208R,DCT 3416,DCT 3416,DCT 6416,DCH 3416; DCH 3416R,DCH 6416,DCH 3416; DCH 3416R,DCX3400,TDC577X Vegas and TDC575D Vegas.

Well being the only boxes we currently have in circulation around here are the DCT6412, DCT3412, DCT3416, DCH3416, DCX3400 & Pace 577X we should be in pretty good shape. You mentioned the DCT3416 twice, I'm guessing one of those was supposed to be DCT3412 being they're basically the same box. Also you didn't mention the DCT6412 but I'm pretty sure that's in there too if the DCT6208s are in there. If I remember correctly the DCT6208 series were the original single tuner boxes which I think are pretty much all out of circulation by now.

I did get the DVR/info bar upgrade on 4/20 but no channels today :(

Just noticed that the three premium HD channels which were promised but didn't show up during the "second wave" of HD additions have quietly appeared (at least in Somerville). HBO Signature, HBO Family, and MoreMax can now be found at 771, 772, and 776, respectively. Small victories.

New bill had this to say:

"on 6/01/2010, the following changes will occur:

NEW! WENH Prime HD will be added to Basic Service channel 801.
NEW! WUNI (Univison) HD will be added to Basic Service channel 816.
NEW! WUTF (Telefutura) HD will be added to Basic Service channel 817."

WENH is New Hampshire PBS (I'll have to check for lineup differences between them and WGBH). Also, their multicast SD sub-channel WENH Explore will be added at channel 296.

Also, four HD channels will get new channel numbers, and the SD channel MoviePlex moves from Digital Starter to the Classic/Preferred Service level.

New bill had this to say:

"on 6/01/2010, the following changes will occur:

NEW! WENH Prime HD will be added to Basic Service channel 801.
NEW! WUNI (Univison) HD will be added to Basic Service channel 816.
NEW! WUTF (Telefutura) HD will be added to Basic Service channel 817."

WENH is New Hampshire PBS (I'll have to check for lineup differences between them and WGBH). Also, their multicast SD sub-channel WENH Explore will be added at channel 296.


Somerville (and presumably other Boston area communities) got the same notice. Great news about NH public TV -- they carry many shows that the WGBH channels don't (or don't have in HD).

In Attleboro, I got the message that TV One, NBA Network, and MLB Network will be moved from 816, 817, and 818 into the 900s, leaving them vacant....

I wonder if this opens the door for WLVI HD and WFXT HD to be re-added back to Bristol County...

In Attleboro, I got the message that TV One, NBA Network, and MLB Network will be moved from 816, 817, and 818 into the 900s, leaving them vacant....

I wonder if this opens the door for WLVI HD and WFXT HD to be re-added back to Bristol County...

Hopefully That's the case but still no new channels in the promised areas of Dartmouth, Fairhaven, Fall River, Freetown, Lakeville, Marion, Mattapoisset, Middleboro, New Bedford, Wareham.

New bill had this to say:

"on 6/01/2010, the following changes will occur:

NEW! WENH Prime HD will be added to Basic Service channel 801.
NEW! WUNI (Univison) HD will be added to Basic Service channel 816.
NEW! WUTF (Telefutura) HD will be added to Basic Service channel 817."

WENH is New Hampshire PBS (I'll have to check for lineup differences between them and WGBH). Also, their multicast SD sub-channel WENH Explore will be added at channel 296.

Also, four HD channels will get new channel numbers, and the SD channel MoviePlex moves from Digital Starter to the Classic/Preferred Service level.


I live in NH and dont get WENH-HD. But to your point, they may carry mostly the same stuff as WGBH, but their schedules are not the same. By contrast, Maine PBS, which we also receive (in HD, dontchaknow) has virtually identical scheduling with WGBH.


I wonder if the announcer screaming GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOAAAAAAALLLLLLLLL!!!!! at the top of his lungs will sound better in HD. ;(

I dont have 771 and 772 HBO Family and HBO Signature in Bristol County. Do have 776 More Max, Will Univision and Telefutura HD be coming to Bristol County?

Anyone having sound problems with NESN+ tonight ? The HD NESN+ has no sound here in Chelmsford forcing me to watch the Sox in SD.

Anyone having sound problems with NESN+ tonight ? The HD NESN+ has no sound here in Chelmsford forcing me to watch the Sox in SD.

No sound in Wayland.

here in ct we lost nesn+hd all together , came back in 3rd inning , stunning hd , however spanish audio :(

A number of incorrect, off topic, political, and otherwise unnecessary comments have been deleted.

To summarize the situation, Comcast is encrypting all channels except for what's known as 'lifeline', or in Comcast terms 'Limited Basic' cable, which consists of local, educational, government, public service channels, and a very few others.

Contrary to the belief of some, this has been approved by the FCC, and Comcast is fully complaint with all FCC regulations in the use of non-CableCARD DTA devices. Here is the FCC order: http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-09-1854A1.pdf

The issue in front of the FCC right now is the use of HD DTAs by larger cableco's, like Comcast. Comcast has no HD DTAs in use at this time.

Further like comments will result in loss of the ability to participate at AVS.

Got a Reply from Comcast Cable Vice President of Eastern Massachusetts Doreen Vigue,

Hi Alex,
Thank you for contacting me.

We originally planned to launch those new HD channels on 4/21, but it was delayed because of some unforeseen technical issues. We have resolved the issue and have made all efforts necessary to get those additional channels launched by 4/28. Sorry for the inconvenience.

Best Regards,
Doreen

What this country needs is a Tea Party movement against cable tv (Comcast). Support Dish or Direct TV. Comcast is just going to keep lining their pockets, and with more STB more $$$. FIOS keeps advertising like they are coming to the rescue, most will be lucky if we ever see them and Comcast has set the bar so high FIOS will just fall right in to the 120% profit. I guess bicker is right why keep complaining if we keep supporting them.

What we need is a nation-wide Disconnect Day and let Comcast crawl back to us, with a fair rate....

What this country needs is a Tea Party movement against cable tv (Comcast). Support Dish or Direct TV. Comcast is just going to keep lining their pockets, and with more STB more $$$. FIOS keeps advertising like they are coming to the rescue, most will be lucky if we ever see them and Comcast has set the bar so high FIOS will just fall right in to the 120% profit. I guess bicker is right why keep complaining if we keep supporting them.

What we need is a nation-wide Disconnect Day and let Comcast crawl back to us, with a fair rate....

Whats makes you think that Dish or Directv rates are "fair" (as opposed to "unfair" rates that Comcast is charging you). Just curious.

Good point, and I have FiOS now and paying more for what Comcast was giving me for less. (I switched to FiOS because its high-speed Internet service is better.)

No one is coming to any rescue. This is a business. The prices being charged reflect the value being delivered. A new entrant into the marketplace, like DirecTV, Dish Network, or FiOS, will charge "come-on" rates to get you to switch, then a year or two later will be charging the exact same amount (or actually more) than the incumbent.

What this country needs is a Tea Party movement against cable tv (Comcast). Support Dish or Direct TV. Comcast is just going to keep lining their pockets, and with more STB more $$$. FIOS keeps advertising like they are coming to the rescue, most will be lucky if we ever see them and Comcast has set the bar so high FIOS will just fall right in to the 120% profit. I guess bicker is right why keep complaining if we keep supporting them.

What we need is a nation-wide Disconnect Day and let Comcast crawl back to us, with a fair rate....

Fair or not, nationwide you'll find Comcast prices not that different than it's competitors.

If I were you, I'd switch providers. Vote with your pocketbook.

Got a Reply from Comcast Cable Vice President of Eastern Massachusetts Doreen Vigue,

Hi Alex,
Thank you for contacting me.

We originally planned to launch those new HD channels on 4/21, but it was delayed because of some unforeseen technical issues. We have resolved the issue and have made all efforts necessary to get those additional channels launched by 4/28. Sorry for the inconvenience.

Best Regards,
Doreen

Nice work. I am patiently :mad: waiting for those new HD channels in our area! Come on 4/28!!

I think the reason some people are PO'd is because they are getting scr3w3ed. They were playing by the rules and paying for their extended channels and HD.

Now, because some people were stealing the extended channels, Comcast's solution is to encrypt those channels.

Many people have more than one TV and could get those channels in HD on any modern HDTV in the house. DTA's (even if more than two were free) are not a good solution as the picture is lousy.

So to keep what they had, people have to add STB's or cable cards (for the few HDTVs so equipped) for more money. In the meantime Comcast rakes in more money from the rental of those and cuts their theft losses and even more money if they can get some of the thiefs to ante up for extended channels they were previously getting for free.

Currently, there are no good, inexpensive alternatives to renting from Comcast. And, you can't even find the costs for additional STBs, DVRs. DTAs or cablecards on Comcast's website.

Eventually multi-room DVRs or wireless streaming to HDTV's (not computers) may become more widely available and cheaper, but who wants to buy stuff when maybe Tru2way will take off?

I think the reason some people are PO'd is because they are getting scr3w3ed. They were playing by the rules and paying for their extended channels and HD.

Now, because some people were stealing the extended channels, Comcast's solution is to encrypt those channels.

Many people have more than one TV and could get those channels in HD on any modern HDTV in the house. DTA's (even if more than two were free) are not a good solution as the picture is lousy.

So to keep what they had, people have to add STB's or cable cards (for the few HDTVs so equipped) for more money. In the meantime Comcast rakes in more money from the rental of those and cuts their theft losses and even more money if they can get some of the thiefs to ante up for extended channels they were previously getting for free.

Currently, there are no good, inexpensive alternatives to renting from Comcast. And, you can't even find the costs for additional STBs, DVRs. DTAs or cablecards on Comcast's website.

Eventually multi-room DVRs or wireless streaming to HDTV's (not computers) may become more widely available and cheaper, but who wants to buy stuff when maybe Tru2way will take off??

Comcast is simply using the same approach as all other providers; you'll need a box to get most of their channels. How is this screwing anyone?

Where did you get the idea DTA picture quality is 'lousy'?

Comcast still offers Limited Basic in the clear, both analog and digital.

Are DirecTV & Dish Network screwing their customers by requiring a box to get any channels?

I don't know what others did or didn't do. I had Comcast. Comcast didn't require a box for every TV. Now they do.

Have you looked at the picture you get from a DTA?

If I just wanted local channels, I don't need Comcast cable (except I suppose to keep the cost of my internet connection down). If it were not for my wife and if I could get FOX News, then I would drop Comcast in a heartbeat.

Well then your complaints are really about the industry, and not really about Comcast, so there is perhaps a better thread to voice them in. Comcast is big, but they cannot essentially tell DirecTV and Dish Network and Verizon what to do and what not to do, and so if those companies do things that give them a competitive advantage, then Comcast must do something to give itself a competitive advantage or at the very least keep up with the competitors.

I have looked at the picture coming from a DTA. It was perfectly fine on my 22" kitchen television.

For just one channel, I surely wouldn't pay for cable television.

You forgot the wife who is superglued to the set, or at least the remote.

I can understand and appreciate why Comcast did what they did, but I don't have to like it.

Fair or not, nationwide you'll find Comcast prices not that different than it's competitors.

If I were you, I'd switch providers. Vote with your pocketbook.

I'm not happy with all the price increases, but to be fair to Comcast, they have added a lot of "value" to their service in the last couple of years:

1. Caller ID on screen
2. 50+ new HD channels
3. iGuide A28 with remote DVR scheduling (coming soon) and more Tivoish features - I can finally record by keyword !!
4. Free DTA devices so old analog tv customers could continue to receive extended basic on older analog only sets.
5. Several increases the speed of their regular internet tier for no additional cost.
6. Other HSI stuff - Free Symantec AV, 2 gig online backup

Pending FCC approval it looks like they will roll out HD-DTA devices which will solve one of the few remaining segments of unhappy customers - those with digital TVs that don't want a full fledged box but want the extended basic channels.

As Bicker was saying FioS isn't any cheaper, except for the initial "come on".

-Ken

here in ct we lost nesn+hd all together , came back in 3rd inning , stunning hd , however spanish audio :(



Buenas noches, amigos!

I'm not happy with all the price increases, but to be fair to Comcast, they have added a lot of "value" to their service in the last couple of years:

1. Caller ID on screen
2. 50+ new HD channels
3. iGuide A28 with remote DVR scheduling (coming soon) and more Tivoish features - I can finally record by keyword !!
4. Free DTA devices so old analog tv customers could continue to receive extended basic on older analog only sets.
5. Several increases the speed of their regular internet tier for no additional cost.
6. Other HSI stuff - Free Symantec AV, 2 gig online backup

Pending FCC approval it looks like they will roll out HD-DTA devices which will solve one of the few remaining segments of unhappy customers - those with digital TVs that don't want a full fledged box but want the extended basic channels.

As Bicker was saying FioS isn't any cheaper, except for the initial "come on".

-Ken

I'm not happy with the price increases either, but if everyone in the industry is all doing the same, then I can change providers, stay where I am and stew in my own juices, or contact my elected officials and see where that goes.....

The most disturbing info I've come across recently, was that in comparison to other items and services, pay TV has gone up more than the average. A lot more. I can see some of it due to advances in technology, which to be fair have been dramatic, but still, it seems a bit much.

Have you looked at the picture you get from a DTA?


Most TV's look better when using a DTA then they did/do just receiving an analog signal.

Most TV's look better when using a DTA then they did/do just receiving an analog signal.

Bing!

I'm not happy with all the price increases, but to be fair to Comcast, they have added a lot of "value" to their service in the last couple of years:

1. Caller ID on screen
2. 50+ new HD channels
3. iGuide A28 with remote DVR scheduling (coming soon) and more Tivoish features - I can finally record by keyword !!
4. Free DTA devices so old analog tv customers could continue to receive extended basic on older analog only sets.
5. Several increases the speed of their regular internet tier for no additional cost.
6. Other HSI stuff - Free Symantec AV, 2 gig online backup


Also for me, the amount and variety of On Demand.

Just noticed this morning that in Hingham we've had a round of HD channels added in the 700 range and 900 range. Oddly, I have basic cable connected to my TV for PIP and if both tuners are active and that still works without DTA.

Was told their would be a mailed communication on here, but no news yet but about 20 HD channels added. I guess that's the first wave?

Just noticed this morning that in Hingham we've had a round of HD channels added in the 700 range and 900 range. Oddly, I have basic cable connected to my TV for PIP and if both tuners are active and that still works without DTA.

Was told their would be a mailed communication on here, but no news yet but about 20 HD channels added. I guess that's the first wave?

The digital extended basic channels will not be encrypted until Comcast is done with the digital migration in all of Eastern Mass, at least that is how they are handling it in other parts of the country.

If the extended basic channels are not yet encrypted, why can I (actually my wife) not receive Channels 32 and 54 (HomeGarden and FoodNetwork) without a DTA? Earlier I tried plugging one TV directly into the cable modem just to rule out internal cable issues and still could not get them. They come in "fine" using a DVR or in crappy analog using a DTA.

If the extended basic channels are not yet encrypted, why can I (actually my wife) not receive Channels 32 and 54 (HomeGarden and FoodNetwork) without a DTA? Earlier I tried plugging one TV directly into the cable modem just to rule out internal cable issues and still could not get them. They come in "fine" using a DVR or in crappy analog using a DTA.
I didn't check all the channels, but I will say many still work with direct coaxial connection - some did not however. Perhaps HGTV and FOOD are 2 that are not working - I did not check those.

Additions that showed up for the following cities and towns

Acushnet, Berkley, Dartmouth, Dighton, Fairhaven, Fall River, Freetown, New Bedford.

HBO (Latino/Comedy/Zone HD) 773-775
MAX (Action/5Star/Thriller/WMAX/Outer) - 777-779 780-782-784
Encore HD - 785
G4 HD - 786
Style HD - 787
Fox Business HD - 789
Hallmark Movie HD -790
Fuse HD - 793
IFC HD - 798
WE HD - 799
WBZ DT - 804
WHDH DT - 807
WSBK DT - 814
TV One HD - 816
NBA HD - 817
MYRI HD - 820
NHL HD - 822
MTV HD - 827
VH1 HD - 829
Tennis HD - 838
TWC HD! - 847
CBS College Sports HD - 856
Comedy Central HD - 858
CMT HD - 864
HBO2 HD - 871
SHO Showcase - 879
SHO Extreme - 880
TMC Xtra - 884
Big Ten HD - 885
EspnU - 900

Where do you even find the costs for such things as STBs, DVRs, cablecards, etc. and different levels of service? I looked all over Comcast for these and other costs and can only find the prices for bundles. I even called customer service and while they gave me some of the prices they could not tell me well to look on their website.

Can anyone provide a live link?

TIA!

Pricing is local. You're going to want to go into the local Comcast office, and pick up the price list there.

Regarding Comcast's recent channel conversions, I'd like to know if anyone here can explain some trouble I had last night. First, here's a run-down on my setup. I have basic service only, since I'm only really interested in the local broadcast stations. I have a Sony HDTV with a QAM tuner, plus a Hauppauge dual QAM tuner card in my PC.

Last night, I found I wasn't able to tune in most of the clear QAM HD channels, on both the TV and the PC. Only a few worked. Of course, this had to happen when I wanted to watch 24 :(. The TV said that the "Signal could not be decoded," and Windows Media Center said that the channel was encrypted (!). Normally, if the TV doesn't receive the signal properly, it reports "No signal," so it seemed like it was encountering a different problem than when my cable has gone out during a storm.

Oddly, while waiting on hold to talk to Comcast, my computer was suddenly able to decode Fox 25.1, then lost it again with the same "encrypted" error. I got a hold of a Comcast support person who tried to tell me that I would no longer receive any digital channels unless I had "receiver" in addition to the tuner in my TV. I'm guessing she meant a DTA box to turn digital into analog for older SD sets, but I don't think I need that for basic cable (clear QAM only). After getting pretty much nowhere with Comcast support, I rebooted my computer, and it seemed back to normal -- all the channels seemed to tune in just fine. I told my TV to rescan for available channels, and it seemed to pick up nearly everything I was expecting, including the channels that didn't work before.

I suspect that I was having some sort of signal-strength problem, but I don't know for sure. I do have two splitters, of course, since I have one that splits between my cable modem and my TV signal, and then one to split the TV signal to the TV and the PC, but this has been working for years this way.

Does anyone have any suggestions for debugging, in case this happens again?

And, perhaps more easily, can folks verify that my setup will continue to work fine without any Comcast converter boxes of any kind, even through their transition from analog to digital? I presume I'll have to rescan once in a while in order to pick up if/when they move channels around, but I can deal with that. As long as they don't encrypt the basic local broadcast channels, I think I should be fine.

Thanks!

imho - don't bother debugging or assuming you are wrong. Comcast is constantly changing things - I just wait a day and then re-scan and all is well.

If the extended basic channels are not yet encrypted, why can I (actually my wife) not receive Channels 32 and 54 (HomeGarden and FoodNetwork) without a DTA? Earlier I tried plugging one TV directly into the cable modem just to rule out internal cable issues and still could not get them. They come in "fine" using a DVR or in crappy analog using a DTA.

Many of the analog channels have already been removed, so tuning to those old locations won't find anything but "snow". Here on the South Shore, I no longer get analog channels 32 or 54, but I do get HGTV and Food Network on clear QAM channels 88.1 and 89.5. The DVR and DTA you have are remapping the digital SD versions of the networks to the familiar virtual channels 32 and 54.

imho - don't bother debugging or assuming you are wrong. Comcast is constantly changing things - I just wait a day and then re-scan and all is well.

Most of my clear QAM channels changed frequencies in the last few days. Like you said, a rescan found them all.

imho - don't bother debugging or assuming you are wrong. Comcast is constantly changing things - I just wait a day and then re-scan and all is well.

That is somewhat reassuring, but I'm still puzzled as to why 25.1 was cutting in and out. I also would love to figure out how to ask Comcast representatives the right questions to get real answers :). They seem to be completely clueless about clear QAM. Sometimes I wonder if that's intentional or not.

Most TV's look better when using a DTA then they did/do just receiving an analog signal.


BONG!

Maybe a DTA does give a better picture on analog sets. I can believe it.

But I don't have any. So what I get is a digital signal (4:3 or 16:9, depends on channel) in on the cable, into the DTA which converts it to 4:3 analog, removes any additional sound channels that may be present, and sends it to my TV which converts the analog signal back to digital again.

For me, the DTA picture is noticeably worse than the picture from the TV's digital tuner. I do not need nor do I want the DTA.

Better late than never. Manchester, NH received our first upgrade with 15 new HD's today. Numerous HD's and SD's scheduled May 26.

That is somewhat reassuring, but I'm still puzzled as to why 25.1 was cutting in and out. I also would love to figure out how to ask Comcast representatives the right questions to get real answers :). They seem to be completely clueless about clear QAM. Sometimes I wonder if that's intentional or not.

That's probably because it's some techie out tuning the sat receivers and changing the frequencies. Cust Svc would have absolutely no idea about that.

Well being the only boxes we currently have in circulation around here are the DCT6412, DCT3412, DCT3416, DCH3416, DCX3400 & Pace 577X we should be in pretty good shape. You mentioned the DCT3416 twice, I'm guessing one of those was supposed to be DCT3412 being they're basically the same box. Also you didn't mention the DCT6412 but I'm pretty sure that's in there too if the DCT6208s are in there. If I remember correctly the DCT6208 series were the original single tuner boxes which I think are pretty much all out of circulation by now.

So when should the South Shore see the A28 guide update? Just got the first wave of HD updates on 4/27 with the next ones coming on 5/26.

Is there going to be any menu update for non DVR boxes?

So when should the South Shore see the A28 guide update? Just got the first wave of HD updates on 4/27 with the next ones coming on 5/26.

You might see The Guide update before or around 5/26

i got mine on 4/20 and ended up getting the 2nd wave a week later on 4/27.

So when should the South Shore see the A28 guide update? Just got the first wave of HD updates on 4/27 with the next ones coming on 5/26.

Here in Hanson, we already got all the new HD channels last November/December, but still no guide update.

Here in Hanson, we already got all the new HD channels last November/December, but still no guide update.

Not a good sign if that's the track the South Shore A28 guide takes!

You might see The Guide update before or around 5/26

i got mine on 4/20 and ended up getting the 2nd wave a week later on 4/27.

so you got the A28 guide on 4/20 before the second HD wave was completed? That would be fine with me if that happens here. How do you know it's coming? A note in your bill like the HD waves or a message on the box you have to check?

Hey folks.. I am in Hingham. I have a sony with a Qam tuner and a My-hD tuner card with a QAM tuner. last week around the 21st of April it seems that ALL the Channel Numbers have changed. When you do a rescan the sony is acting REALLY funny. It's like Commiecast is trying to trick the tuner so it doesn't find any digital channels. If I go through them one by one with the remote they will show but they NOW don't show up on a Digital scan. For example FOX news used to be 76.4 and now it shows up on 88.4. Does any body have a map of the new Scituate/HIngham channel remapping? Is commiecast trying to knock out the QAM's? Is this their way of Throtteling channels like they do with their internet traffic?? It seems like they are trying to force their customers to rent their boxes!!! Also there is much talk about HD channels. Is there a place/website to check terminoligies so we all agree on what is HD and Not just digital?
I am getting most of the Non major networks, non premium channels in the digital but non HD format 480i-540x704 I think..??
Are people calling these channels HD as well ?? In Hingham. ABC NBC CBS all come in 1080 Fox comes in 720.

Many Thanks,,, Bohanna

Not a good sign if that's the track the South Shore A28 guide takes!



so you got the A28 guide on 4/20 before the second HD wave was completed? That would be fine with me if that happens here. How do you know it's coming? A note in your bill like the HD waves or a message on the box you have to check?

i got neither of those i noticed by the Channel listings being spaced out say for example

47 TWC changed to 47__TWC = Double spacing (underscored to show example)

and when i pressed ok i saw (Watch in HD) on the left side of the bar.

Most TV's look better when using a DTA then they did/do just receiving an analog signal.


BONG!

Maybe a DTA does give a better picture on analog sets. I can believe it.

But I don't have any. So what I get is a digital signal (4:3 or 16:9, depends on channel) in on the cable, into the DTA which converts it to 4:3 analog, removes any additional sound channels that may be present, and sends it to my TV which converts the analog signal back to digital again.

For me, the DTA picture is noticeably worse than the picture from the TV's digital tuner. I do not need nor do I want the DTA.

I assume we're talking about SD channels, if so, then you're going to be limited to Limited Basic channels. Otherwise, you'll need a SD box, which in the Detroit area are ~$2 per month.

Hey folks.. I am in Hingham. I have a sony with a Qam tuner and a My-hD tuner card with a QAM tuner. last week around the 21st of April it seems that ALL the Channel Numbers have changed. When you do a rescan the sony is acting REALLY funny. It's like Commiecast is trying to trick the tuner so it doesn't find any digital channels. If I go through them one by one with the remote they will show but they NOW don't show up on a Digital scan. For example FOX news used to be 76.4 and now it shows up on 88.4. Does any body have a map of the new Scituate/HIngham channel remapping? Is commiecast trying to knock out the QAM's? Is this their way of Throtteling channels like they do with their internet traffic?? It seems like they are trying to force their customers to rent their boxes!!! Also there is much talk about HD channels. Is there a place/website to check terminoligies so we all agree on what is HD and Not just digital?
I am getting most of the Non major networks, non premium channels in the digital but non HD format 480i-540x704 I think..??
Are people calling these channels HD as well ?? In Hingham. ABC NBC CBS all come in 1080 Fox comes in 720.

Many Thanks,,, Bohanna

Comcast does system maintenance on a regular basis, and as part of that QAM channel locations get changed on a regular basis. Rescaning is the solution. The only source for a 'map' is someone who actually rescans and tracks where they are at any given time, as the technical group at Comcast doesn't provide the new QAM locations to their customer service group. Why? Because so few of their over 20 million subscribers use QAM channels.

As noted previously in this and many other topics, Comcast will soon be encrypting all digital channels on their systems except for the Limited Basic tier. So for most subscribers, cable will be just like having DirecTV or Dish Network; you'll need a box for the 'standard programming package'. At least they still offer the local, gov, edu, public service channels in the clear.

Comcast has local Digital TV channels on their systems in clear QAM in both HD & SD.

As for 'throttling' their Internet service, the cap is so large it's difficult to find anyone who ever hit it. And believe me, I've looked.

As for what's HD and what's not, 720p, 1080i, and 1080p are HD, and all other digital TV formats are not. Very simple.

i got neither of those i noticed by the Channel listings being spaced out say for example

47 TWC changed to 47__TWC = Double spacing (underscored to show example)

and when i pressed ok i saw (Watch in HD) on the left side of the bar.

good to know - thanks! you try out the "mydvr" web scheduling stuff yet?

so you got the A28 guide on 4/20 before the second HD wave was completed? That would be fine with me if that happens here. How do you know it's coming? A note in your bill like the HD waves or a message on the box you have to check?

I don't know if you have a DVR, but that was the first thing I noticed. Recordings were placed into folders per title (you can turn this off, if desired) and there were extra options on the main DVR menu.

Here is my latest scan for Nashua, NH

Name Channel Remarks Type
WGBH 2 Analog
WDGH HD 2.1
WGBH 2.101
WGBH 2.102
HSN 3 Analog
WBZ 4 Analog
WBZ HD 4.1
WCBV 5 5 Analog
WCBV HD 5.1
WLVI 6 Analog
WHDH 7 Analog
WHDH HD 7.1
WHDH TH 7.2
WSBK 8 Analog
WMUR 9 Analog
WNEU 10 Telemundo Analog
WENH 11 NH Prime SD Analog
WENH11 11.1 NH Prime SD
WFXT 12 Analog
FN 13 fn - poor signal Analog
WUNI 14 Spanish Analog
ION 15 Analog
PUBLIC 16 Analog
WGBH 17 Analog
MYTV 18 Analog
CKSH 19 French Analog
WMFP 20 RTV Analog
WUTF 21 Spanish Analog
NECN 22 Analog
WFXT HD 25.1
WEATHR 25.2
SPIKE 25.8
TLC 26.10
VH1 26.11
USA 26.12
TOON 26.2
COMEDY 26.3
MTV 26.4
DISNEY 26.5
NICK 26.6
SCI-FI 26.7
AMC 26.8
DISC 26.9 DISCOVERY
CSPAN 27.1
SPANISH 27.1 Not sure why I have two channels on the same freq
HLN 27.12
ANIMAL 27.3
TRAVEL 27.4
TVLAND 27.6
CNN 27.7
GOLF 27.8
HGTV 28.1
CNBC 28.1
TRU TV 28.11
FX 28.12
ABCFAMLY28.2
LIFE 28.3 LIFETIME
FOX 28.4 Fox News
A&E 28.6
HIST 28.7 HISTORY
MSNBC 28.9
VERSUS 29.1
ESPN2 29.10
CSN 29.11 Comcast Sports Network
NESN 29.12
HALMRK 29.2 HALLMARK
BRAVO 29.3
E! 29.4
FOOD 29.5
TBS 29.7
TNT 29.8
ESPN 29.9
LMN 30.3
FOX BUS 30.5 Fox Business
WSBK HD 38.1
WGBX44 44.1
WGBXWO 44.2
WGBXCR 44.3
WGBXKI 44.4
WWDP46 46.1 ShopNBC
WYDN48 48.1
WZMY50 50.1
WLVI HD 56.1
WNEU60 60.1
WMFP62 62.1
WUTF66 66.1
WBPX68 68.1
WBPXHD 68.1 Not sure why I have two channels on the same freq
QVC 71 Analog
NECNPLU 79.2 NESNPlus
PUBLIC 84.11
FN 84.118 fn - poor signal
NASHUA 84.16 Nashua ETV
TV GUIDE 84.16
INFOMER 84.4 Just infomercials
FRENCH 84.53
WMUR 84.89 ABC news seemed to be HD, otherwise SD
QVC 87.10
HSN 87.9
NECN 89.6
COMMUNITY 96 Analog
LOCAL 99 Nashua ETV Analog
PPV 122.3 On Demand/PPV I think
WGBH 2 202.1
WBZ4 204.1
WCBV5 205.1
WHDH7 207.1
WMUR9 209.1
WFXT25 225.1
WSBK38 238.1
WLVI56 256.1

good to know - thanks! you try out the "mydvr" web scheduling stuff yet?

No i haven't got to try it myself but my mom has she likes it alot.

Maybe a DTA does give a better picture on analog sets. I can believe it.

Yes I meant on an analog TV, that was why I said on most TV's. Unfortunately with your setup it would work much better with cable directly to the TV & letting the TV's digital tuner do it's job. Things should get better for you when/if Comcast starts to get the HD DTA's that are being discussed.

So when should the South Shore see the A28 guide update? Just got the first wave of HD updates on 4/27 with the next ones coming on 5/26.

The channel updates & guide updates are not related at all. The A28 was supposed to be rolled out in these areas months ago & keeps getting delayed, maybe next week, maybe next month. While there are some nice new features about it I've also heard of an issue or two with it too so it's a mixed blessing.

I have a friend who has only LIMITED basic with Comcast.
She has two analog sets connected to the service both getting just channels 2-22 plus channel 97.
My questions are

a) Will she be losing channel 11?
b) Can she get a DTA box or even a full digital box? I am aware that for her,the DTA would most likely not be free.
c) If she was to get the full boxwould she get the guide? I understand on demand would not be available even of local stuff (broadcast networks/NECN)
She has no plans on getting an HD set anytime soon.

Thanks

analog TVThis thread is in the Local HDTV Info and Reception forum. The fact that something is better for non-HD is interesting, but I've been reminded by others several times that it is not necessarily on-topic here. Has the forum's policy changed in that regard?

I have a friend who has only LIMITED basic with Comcast.
She has two analog sets connected to the service both getting just channels 2-22 plus channel 97.
My questions are

a) Will she be losing channel 11?
b) Can she get a DTA box or even a full digital box? I am aware that for her,the DTA would most likely not be free.
c) If she was to get the full boxwould she get the guide? I understand on demand would not be available even of local stuff (broadcast networks/NECN)
She has no plans on getting an HD set anytime soon.

Thanks


a) I don't think so but I need to know what city is she in to gice a a 100% correct answer.

b) she can get a digital box

c) yes she would get the guide

This thread is in the Local HDTV Info and Reception forum. The fact that something is better for non-HD is interesting, but I've been reminded by others several times that it is not necessarily on-topic here. Has the forum's policy changed in that regard?

bick did you wake up on the wrong side of the bed this morning? Really!

a) I don't think so but I need to know what city is she in to gice a a 100% correct answer.

b) she can get a digital box

c) yes she would get the guide

North Andover. The reason I asked was that elsewhere in this thread I had heard about comcast adding 11.1 in HD AND 11.3 but dropping the analog retransmission of 11.2.

What would be the costs for a DTA and/or the full box?

Has the guide been updated so she could set it to only view her "favorites"? -which would be the locals that she gets as opposed to the dozens of channels she does not get

North Andover. The reason I asked was that elsewhere in this thread I had heard about comcast adding 11.1 in HD AND 11.3 but dropping the analog retransmission of 11.2.

What would be the costs for a DTA and/or the full box?

Has the guide been updated so she could set it to only view her "favorites"? -which would be the locals that she gets as opposed to the dozens of channels she does not get

She would still get 11

$1.95 for each digital box, she won't be able to get a DTA

No, the guide would show all channels

bick did you wake up on the wrong side of the bed this morning? Really!

Is there even a analog/sdtv forum :D

Been looking at this and thinking and just called sales for info.
On basic now but of course get the local channels in HDTV as I have a hi def system.
If I upgrade to "digital economy" for $29 (no such thing now as extended basic!) I get 20 more channels but lose the HD locals unless I pay 7.95 more for a HD box, and none of those 20 are apparently in HD.

If I upgrade to "digital starter" , for $62.75, again, I have to add 7.95 for an HD box or I lose the HD local chans. So about $71, in addition to my about $45 internet. makes it about $116 plus a little tax and stuff. eeps. I think I'll stick with local and my $57/mo bill...

She would still get 11

$1.95 for each digital box, she won't be able to get a DTA

No, the guide would show all channels

What you are saying is for $3.90 total a month she can have a full box on both sets -with the guide?

If I upgrade to "digital economy" for $29 (no such thing now as extended basic!) I get 20 more channels but lose the HD locals unless I pay 7.95 more for a HD box, and none of those 20 are apparently in HD..

You can split the cable signal and connect one wire directly to TV and get HD locals via clearQAM.

You can get Digital Economy channels via the second wire connected to digital box.

What you are saying is for $3.90 total a month she can have a full box on both sets -with the guide?

yes $3.90 more a month to have Basic with 2 digital boxes

yes $3.90 more a month to have Basic with 2 digital boxes

And she'd also get a few more channels then she has right now as a few of the Basic channels are digital only (mainly PBS stations I believe).
The guide can't be edited to show only channels you want to see but you could set a few channels as 'Favorites' & just toggle through those channels.

And she'd also get a few more channels then she has right now as a few of the Basic channels are digital only (mainly PBS stations I believe).
The guide can't be edited to show only channels you want to see but you could set a few channels as 'Favorites' & just toggle through those channels.

Toggle through just favorites. Fios has that feature and it is good to know that Comcast does as well.

I see a trip to Glenn St (the location if nearest comcast office) in my friend's future.

bick did you wake up on the wrong side of the bed this morning? Really!Nah, just asking a question. Since there isn't an SD forum, it would make sense to me to change the rules, and so I was wondering if they had been changed. Either way...

You can split the cable signal and connect one wire directly to TV and get HD locals via clearQAM.

You can get Digital Economy channels via the second wire connected to digital box.

yup! Thanks!

Moritzio, as of this past weekend I have found that my previously clear QAM hd locals now report as scrambled by my tv. Have you found the same?

Here is my latest scan for Nashua, NH

Name Channel Remarks Type
WGBH 2 Analog
WDGH HD 2.1
WGBH 2.101
WGBH 2.102
HSN 3 Analog
WBZ 4 Analog
WBZ HD 4.1
WCBV 5 5 Analog
WCBV HD 5.1
WLVI 6 Analog
WHDH 7 Analog
WHDH HD 7.1
WHDH TH 7.2
WSBK 8 Analog
WMUR 9 Analog
WNEU 10 Telemundo Analog
WENH 11 NH Prime SD Analog
WENH11 11.1 NH Prime SD
WFXT 12 Analog
FN 13 fn - poor signal Analog
WUNI 14 Spanish Analog
ION 15 Analog
PUBLIC 16 Analog
WGBH 17 Analog
MYTV 18 Analog
CKSH 19 French Analog
WMFP 20 RTV Analog
WUTF 21 Spanish Analog
NECN 22 Analog
WFXT HD 25.1
WEATHR 25.2
SPIKE 25.8
TLC 26.10
VH1 26.11
USA 26.12
TOON 26.2
COMEDY 26.3
MTV 26.4
DISNEY 26.5
NICK 26.6
SCI-FI 26.7
AMC 26.8
DISC 26.9 DISCOVERY
CSPAN 27.1
SPANISH 27.1 Not sure why I have two channels on the same freq
HLN 27.12
ANIMAL 27.3
TRAVEL 27.4
TVLAND 27.6
CNN 27.7
GOLF 27.8
HGTV 28.1
CNBC 28.1
TRU TV 28.11
FX 28.12
ABCFAMLY28.2
LIFE 28.3 LIFETIME
FOX 28.4 Fox News
A&E 28.6
HIST 28.7 HISTORY
MSNBC 28.9
VERSUS 29.1
ESPN2 29.10
CSN 29.11 Comcast Sports Network
NESN 29.12
HALMRK 29.2 HALLMARK
BRAVO 29.3
E! 29.4
FOOD 29.5
TBS 29.7
TNT 29.8
ESPN 29.9
LMN 30.3
FOX BUS 30.5 Fox Business
WSBK HD 38.1
WGBX44 44.1
WGBXWO 44.2
WGBXCR 44.3
WGBXKI 44.4
WWDP46 46.1 ShopNBC
WYDN48 48.1
WZMY50 50.1
WLVI HD 56.1
WNEU60 60.1
WMFP62 62.1
WUTF66 66.1
WBPX68 68.1
WBPXHD 68.1 Not sure why I have two channels on the same freq
QVC 71 Analog
NECNPLU 79.2 NESNPlus
PUBLIC 84.11
FN 84.118 fn - poor signal
NASHUA 84.16 Nashua ETV
TV GUIDE 84.16
INFOMER 84.4 Just infomercials
FRENCH 84.53
WMUR 84.89 ABC news seemed to be HD, otherwise SD
QVC 87.10
HSN 87.9
NECN 89.6
COMMUNITY 96 Analog
LOCAL 99 Nashua ETV Analog
PPV 122.3 On Demand/PPV I think
WGBH 2 202.1
WBZ4 204.1
WCBV5 205.1
WHDH7 207.1
WMUR9 209.1
WFXT25 225.1
WSBK38 238.1
WLVI56 256.1

Moritzio, as of this past weekend I have found that my previously clear QAM hd locals now report as scrambled by my tv. Have you found the same?

rescan and they will be back...for now anyway....

Effective June 1st (in Massachusetts - Transitioned Areas)

MLB HD changing to 914

Planet Green HD changing to 911

TV One HD changing to 912

NBA HD to 913

Effective June 1st (in Massachusetts - Transitioned Areas)

MLB HD changing to 914

Planet Green HD changing to 911

TV One HD changing to 912

NBA HD to 913

This is a bit random. I wonder why Comcast would just randomly scoot these 100 channels up. Why not keep NBA and MLB HD grouped with the other HD sports channels?

This means channels 815-818 will be vacant. Hopefully, in Bristol County, this signifies the return of WFXT HD and WLVI HD, and then we can be all one happy family again. :D

....as the topic goes back to QAM and CableCard discussions...

why can't these channels (hd clear QAM) be tuned manually? IE 4-1, 7-1, etc. Thanks

Effective June 1st (in Massachusetts - Transitioned Areas)

MLB HD changing to 914

Planet Green HD changing to 911

TV One HD changing to 912

NBA HD to 913

Same message was on my bill in Hanson.

rescan and they will be back...for now anyway....
I'm still running into problems, at least with Fox 25.1. I set up Windows Media Center to record it last night, but it complained that there was "no signal." When I tuned it in manually (via the "Live TV" option), it said it was scrambled. I changed channels up and down and back to 25.1, and it came in just fine and I was able to watch it.

I did already rescan last week, and did it again this morning, but I don't understand why it's being reported as "scrambled." Also, how does rescanning help? I can understand rescanning if Comcast is moving frequencies, but why the "scrambled" messages? And how would simply changing channels get around the problem?

I wish I could call Comcast and get an answer, but as I noted earlier in this thread, I already tried that and got nowhere. :confused:

I'm still running into problems, at least with Fox 25.1. I set up Windows Media Center to record it last night, but it complained that there was "no signal." When I tuned it in manually (via the "Live TV" option), it said it was scrambled. I changed channels up and down and back to 25.1, and it came in just fine and I was able to watch it.

I did already rescan last week, and did it again this morning, but I don't understand why it's being reported as "scrambled." Also, how does rescanning help? I can understand rescanning if Comcast is moving frequencies, but why the "scrambled" messages? And how would simply changing channels get around the problem?

I wish I could call Comcast and get an answer, but as I noted earlier in this thread, I already tried that and got nowhere. :confused:

I wonder if that's a tuner problem..... ?

I'm still running into problems, at least with Fox 25.1. I set up Windows Media Center to record it last night, but it complained that there was "no signal." When I tuned it in manually (via the "Live TV" option), it said it was scrambled. I changed channels up and down and back to 25.1, and it came in just fine and I was able to watch it.

I did already rescan last week, and did it again this morning, but I don't understand why it's being reported as "scrambled." Also, how does rescanning help? I can understand rescanning if Comcast is moving frequencies, but why the "scrambled" messages? And how would simply changing channels get around the problem?

I wish I could call Comcast and get an answer, but as I noted earlier in this thread, I already tried that and got nowhere. :confused:

Okay, I just tried a few things, and I'm getting concerned. I just tried tuning in WCVB 5.1 with my TV; it works fine. I just tried tuning in 5.1 with Windows Media Center; it works fine. I hit the record button to record the show -- BOOM -- screen goes blue and reads, "Service is unavailable." Recording doesn't work any more!

Any ideas why? I'm running Windows 7 Media Center with a Hauppauge 2250 dual QAM tuner card. It has been a great setup until last week or so, letting me record two programs at once to watch later at my leisure.

Okay, I just tried a few things, and I'm getting concerned. I just tried tuning in WCVB 5.1 with my TV; it works fine. I just tried tuning in 5.1 with Windows Media Center; it works fine. I hit the record button to record the show -- BOOM -- screen goes blue and reads, "Service is unavailable." Recording doesn't work any more!

Any ideas why? I'm running Windows 7 Media Center with a Hauppauge 2250 dual QAM tuner card. It has been a great setup until last week or so, letting me record two programs at once to watch later at my leisure.

Makes me wonder if driver problem - perhaps re-install drivers?

Okay, I just tried a few things, and I'm getting concerned. I just tried tuning in WCVB 5.1 with my TV; it works fine. I just tried tuning in 5.1 with Windows Media Center; it works fine. I hit the record button to record the show -- BOOM -- screen goes blue and reads, "Service is unavailable." Recording doesn't work any more!

Any ideas why? I'm running Windows 7 Media Center with a Hauppauge 2250 dual QAM tuner card. It has been a great setup until last week or so, letting me record two programs at once to watch later at my leisure.

you might have to try a different program instead of WMC

Does WinTV 6/7 give you any problems when you record?

My Clear QAM channels were gone today in Rehoboth..... Bristol County
I plan to try a rescan when I get home. Looks like i may have to sell my HDHomerun and wait for the one with cable card support.

This means channels 815-818 will be vacant. Hopefully, in Bristol County, this signifies the return of WFXT HD and WLVI HD, and then we can be all one happy family again. :D..

not really, they will be adding telefutura and univision in HD + nh prime hd channel between 815-818.

not really, they will be adding telefutura and univision in HD + nh prime hd channel between 815-818.

So that means 816 will be WGBX-DT for Bristol County.

Is anyone else not getting USA HD? This channel has been coming up blank with the message "the channel will be available shortly" for the past few days. The SD version comes in though.

USA HD, channel 835 is ok in S. NH

I wish WGN America was available in Southeastern Massachusetts.

My Clear QAM channels were gone today in Rehoboth..... Bristol County
I plan to try a rescan when I get home. Looks like i may have to sell my HDHomerun and wait for the one with cable card support.

Same in Milford Ma. Rescanned with a Pioneer and Samsung and only finding 4,5,7,25,38,56. Wonder if there scrambled for good ?

Doing a rescan now, but it doesn't look good for anything but 2-13....:(

Hey Folks...... it looks like Commiecast is trying to force everybody to buy their boxes by defeating the Clear Qam tuners. It seems to have started a week or so ago in the Hingham, MA area. The first step was to change the channel numbers and mess with the Qam tuners . This last step seems to have scrambled everything except the major networks.
THIS SUCKS!!! Has anybody come up with a workaround or are we ALL SOL??

Tanx!!

Bohanna

Hey Folks...... it looks like Commiecast is trying to force everybody to buy their boxes by defeating the Clear Qam tuners. It seems to have started a week or so ago in the Hingham, MA area. The first step was to change the channel numbers and mess with the Qam tuners . This last step seems to have scrambled everything except the major networks.
THIS SUCKS!!! Has anybody come up with a workaround or are we ALL SOL??

Tanx!!

Bohanna

Can we start a rule that all new forum readers read older posts BEFORE they post ? This is about the oldest news known to man. Comcast at some point is encrypting the "extended basic" channels.The only channels you will get on the QAM tuner will be local and a few others and thats it.

PLEASE READ THE FORUM BEFORE POSTING !!!!! OLD NEWS !!!!!

-Ken

P.S. QAM still in the clear here in Chelmsford

Hey Folks...... it looks like Commiecast is trying to force everybody to buy their boxes by defeating the Clear Qam tuners. It seems to have started a week or so ago in the Hingham, MA area. The first step was to change the channel numbers and mess with the Qam tuners . This last step seems to have scrambled everything except the major networks.
THIS SUCKS!!! Has anybody come up with a workaround or are we ALL SOL??

Tanx!!

Bohanna

This was already explained to you in this topic last week, in reply to your questions. There is no workaround. Except for local, gov, edu, public service, and a few other channels, everything will be encrypted.

DBS providers have encrypted all channels since they opened up shop. At least Comcast has some channels, including local HD, in the clear.

This was already explained to you in this topic last week, in reply to your questions. There is no workaround. Except for local, gov, edu, public service, and a few other channels, everything will be encrypted.

DBS providers have encrypted all channels since they opened up shop. At least Comcast has some channels, including local HD, in the clear.

It seems like the first thing people are advised to do is rescan. My post was pointing out that ALL the rescanning in the world will not change that because Commiecast has rampted up thier encryption. Since there are over 240 pages in this thread I don't beleive that anybody is going to read through them But hey,,, maybe I'm wrong. I'm just curious but What difference does it make that other providers have done encryption since they have opened up shop?? Your post seems to imply that the commiecast encryption is actually a good thing since they are the lesser of the two evils. I beleive that BY LAW Commiecast has to broadcast the local channels in digital format unencripted. So they are not doing us any favors. There may be some legal issues with people who are locked into long term contracts that are now dealing with a change in service since they signed the contracts. The legal term for that is bait and switch. ALso since most information in forums on the net is suspect excuse me for not taking something that was explained to ME a week ago as Gospel. - Bohanna

It seems like the first thing people are advised to do is rescan. My post was pointing out that ALL the rescanning in the world will not change that because Commiecast has rampted up thier encryption.And the point Ken was making is that Comcast is now following the industry standard. Your posting disparaging comments about them without acknowledging and accepting that this is the way everyone else already operates, and without acknowledging and accepting that Comcast kept cable networks unencrypted longer than the rest of their competitors, indicates that you're either not reading or not understanding the messages that you're replying to. Peppering your comments with childish respellings of the company's name just underscores the lack of serious intent in your message. This is a serious forum for folks who are aiming to help each other get the most out of the available options, not for puerile purposes.

Since there are over 240 pages in this thread I don't beleive that anybody is going to read through them But hey,,, maybe I'm wrong.
It is not responsible conduct to jump into any forum anywhere without reading at least a week or so. You can do that by just lurking for a week before you post, or you can read back a week's worth of messages.

I'm just curious but What difference does it make that other providers have done encryption since they have opened up shop??It demonstrates the vacuous nature of your criticisms of Comcast in particular.

Your post seems to imply that the commiecast encryption is actually a good thing since they are the lesser of the two evils.Rather, Ken's comments indicate that Comcast has been better than the rest, and now they're becoming the same as the rest, in this regard that you're focusing on. Contrast that with what you tried to project, that Comcast was in some way becoming evil.

There may be some legal issues with people who are locked into long term contracts that are now dealing with a change in service since they signed the contracts.The contracts all contained provisions to address this kind of situation.

The legal term for that is bait and switch. You have no idea what you're talking about. There is no bait and switch here. If you think there is, then get an Attorney General to file charges, and come back after they court case has been been completed, and report the results. I'm sure you'll be shocked to learn that there was no bait and switch.

I wish WGN America was available in Southeastern Massachusetts.

FIOS has it :) Ch 568

I've been finding WGN America to be pretty flaky ... lots of pixelization, drop-outs, etc. So you're not missing much AFAIC.

bicker 1 wrote >>>And the point Ken was making is that Comcast is now following the industry standard. Your posting disparaging comments about them without acknowledging and accepting that this is the way everyone else already operates, and without acknowledging and accepting that Comcast kept cable networks unencrypted longer than the rest of their competitors, indicates that you're either not reading or not understanding the messages that you're replying to. Peppering your comments with childish respellings of the company's name just underscores the lack of serious intent in your message. This is a serious forum for folks who are aiming to help each other get the most out of the available options, not for puerile purposes.<<<<

Industry standard ?? Are you serious?? Most of the sets made WORLDWIDE have built in cable tuners. If you call LOBBYING to make laws that fit into a business plan that renders the millions of tuners useless industry standards than it is you who have no clue. You may consider my comments childish but I’m sure that many who are reading them are in aggrement. We just got screwed! Plain and simple. For some reason my muiliple quote button is not working out for me so I will have to find another way to compensate..

However, as warned, all other channels other than local and government are gone.

Comcast is within their rights to do whatever they want (within regulations), but the fact remains that you must now use their equipment (and junky remotes) to watch all but the simplest programming. We never needed that with a 'cable ready' tv before.

I simply want a tv hanging pretty on the bedroom (or kitchen) wall without wires, boxes, shelves or components.

All of this restructuring will only serve to drive customers to the internet.

Industry standard ?? Are you serious??Absolutely serious. Why would you ask that?

Most of the sets made WORLDWIDE have built in cable tuners.They're described by the manufacturers, when they're even mentioned, as "clear QAM" tuners, not QAM tuners for encrypted programming. They're not intended for encrypted services. They never were. You're simply wrong about that.

If you call LOBBYING to make laws that fit into a business plan that renders the millions of tuners useless industry standards than it is you who have no clue. You don't like the reality. That's not my fault. These companies did nothing wrong. You just don't like what they did. You truly would be better off getting over it.

You may consider my comments childishThe name of the company is Comcast. Representing it any other way, because you're frustrated and want to lash out, is assuredly immature. I'm not sure how you could claim otherwise.

Stewing over this is not going to serve you or anyone else. If you really feel that they did something wrong, then do as I suggested and pursue your case and prove it. Otherwise, accept that our society condones what they've done, that it is in accordance with our society's principles and expectations, and that your own are applicable only to your own actions, i.e., your decision whether to engage their service or not. Our own personal preferences, such as those you've expressed so boldly, don't apply to others.

It seems like the first thing people are advised to do is rescan. For local channels only.

My post was pointing out that ALL the rescanning in the world will not change that because Commiecast has rampted up thier encryption.And you were already told this was the case and was not going to change.

Since there are over 240 pages in this thread I don't beleive that anybody is going to read through them But hey,,, maybe I'm wrong.No one suggested that. I said you already asked and got a specific answer, the last time you posted in this topic, which can be found on the page just before this one. It doesn't seem like a lot to expect someone to at least read the replies to the question they ask.

I'm just curious but What difference does it make that other providers have done encryption since they have opened up shop?? Your post seems to imply that the commiecast encryption is actually a good thing since they are the lesser of the two evils.Since they at least offer some in the clear, they are a better solution in that respect.

I beleive that BY LAW Commiecast has to broadcast the local channels in digital format unencripted. So they are not doing us any favors.The fact they have at least some channels you don't need a box for is better for consumers than using a DBS provider and needing a box for every TV.

There may be some legal issues with people who are locked into long term contracts that are now dealing with a change in service since they signed the contracts. The legal term for that is bait and switch.You are confused about this. Comcast is in full compliance with all regualtions regarding encrypting channels.

ALso since most information in forums on the net is suspect excuse me for not taking something that was explained to ME a week ago as Gospel. - BohannaThen why did you bother to ask the question here?

Industry standard ?? Are you serious?? Most of the sets made WORLDWIDE have built in cable tuners. If you call LOBBYING to make laws that fit into a business plan that renders the millions of tuners useless industry standards than it is you who have no clue. You may consider my comments childish but I’m sure that many who are reading them are in aggrement. We just got screwed! Plain and simple. For some reason my muiliple quote button is not working out for me so I will have to find another way to compensate..

How it got to be the industry standard is sort of beside the point. My expensive, state of the art, rooftop antenna that rotated to get channels from 3 states is also useless.
Maybe people on this forum are in agreement about getting screwed. But in my relatively short time here, it appears that this is not the "I've been screwed by Comcast" forum. It's more of the "what's coming down the road" & "what do I do now" forum.
And "Commiecast" does sound childish. And probably unintentionally ironic, since I don't think the actual Commies would let a private corporate behemoth run roughshod over the people in the way you describe.

You don't need to rent their box to receive the encrypted channels. You can buy a device that supports cable cards. Personally, I prefer the Series 3 TiVos. If you buy a TiVo with lifetime service, you'll have no monthly fees. You'll have a DVR that is FAR superior to the Comcast/Motorola boxes, and you won't be renting any equipment from the cable company.

(One cable card is included in most packages - additional cards are generally around $6-7 per month - charged as "digital access")

You don't need to rent their box to receive the encrypted channels. You can buy a device that supports cable cards. Personally, I prefer the Series 3 TiVos. If you buy a TiVo with lifetime service, you'll have no monthly fees. You'll have a DVR that is FAR superior to the Comcast/Motorola boxes, and you won't be renting any equipment from the cable company.

(One cable card is included in most packages - additional cards are generally around $6-7 per month - charged as "digital access")

So I think it's $200 or $300 for a (edit: "HD") tivo box, 13/mo for the service,and $2 or whatever/mo for the card for it from Comcast, to replace renting a box from Comcast? I wonder how, with this one card, they handle all these changes that are going on? TIA

Hey Folks...... it looks like Commiecast is trying to force everybody to buy their boxes by defeating the Clear Qam tuners. It seems to have started a week or so ago in the Hingham, MA area. The first step was to change the channel numbers and mess with the Qam tuners . This last step seems to have scrambled everything except the major networks.
THIS SUCKS!!! Has anybody come up with a workaround or are we ALL SOL??

Tanx!!

Bohanna

My workaround was to cancel my expensive monthly Comcast television services. :p I built a mythtv dvr and have found local channels and Netflix to be sufficient entertainment - although to be honest I wouldn't mind seeing a Red Sox or Celtics game every now and then. I wish more people would cancel, then maybe things would change. I'm not counting on it though.

Doing a rescan now, but it doesn't look good for anything but 2-13....:(

If you're only getting channels 2-13 you're using the wrong tuner. Try switching from the ANT tuner to the CABLE tuner. You should be getting at least channels 2-22 & a few channels in the 70's range.

Although I went to my local Comcast office to pick up my free converters on the same week I received my first letter on the conversion of expanded basic, I have yet to deal with it. Now that everything is scrambled, I have to do something. In my house, we have 10 different NTSC or ATSC TV receivers; some OTA, some cable and some both. Over the years we never changed from the original Comcast "analog" cable: subscribing to both basic and extended channels. If anyone can help me with a few questions, it will make things easier for me to figure out what to do:

1. I have two Digital Transport Adapters (DC50X) and one Motorola box (DCT700). Since the DC50X is only RF in/RF out, I assume the best use of it is on an older analog TV of which I have 3. Would this be correct?

2. The DCT700 has line outs for video/stereo. I'm thinking it should go on an AUX input on my Sony XBR LCD. That TV already has an OTA antenna for HD. Does this make sense?

3. Even so, I will have several analog TVs remaining on cable that have no adapter or digital tuner. Right now they receive basic channels. When I install the equipment above and call Comcast to authorize those devices, will it cause these other TVs to be cut off?

4. I guess there is no way to save the functionality of my Sony HD DVR for channels other than what I can receive OTA. Fortunately that's most of what we record on it. Bye, bye "Breaking Bad", "Rescue Me", "Sons of Anarchy", etc. as far as recording is concerned. Is there any solution to this?

I should say that my primary goal in how I manage this conversion to avoid having to rent any more hardware from Comcast if at all possible.

Thank you very much if you reply.

Well, I am getting more than that but I am excluding 'the rockford files' and 'univision' that I personally skip over. I get 2-22 (including any digital channels), plus QVC, 99 and the '44's.

I don't think it is too much to expect to be able to watch baseball, discovery and other channels we have come to accept as customary with out having to rent additional equipment.

1. I have two Digital Transport Adapters (DC50X) and one Motorola box (DCT700). Since the DC50X is only RF in/RF out, I assume the best use of it is on an older analog TV of which I have 3. Would this be correct?Yes.

2. The DCT700 has line outs for video/stereo. I'm thinking it should go on an AUX input on my Sony XBR LCD. That TV already has an OTA antenna for HD. Does this make sense?Yes.

3. Even so, I will have several analog TVs remaining on cable that have no adapter or digital tuner. Right now they receive basic channels. When I install the equipment above and call Comcast to authorize those devices, will it cause these other TVs to be cut off?No, the Limited Basic tier will still be available in the clear, in both analog and digital. Limited Basic includes locals, gov, edu, public service, and one or two others.

4. I guess there is no way to save the functionality of my Sony HD DVR for channels other than what I can receive OTA. Fortunately that's most of what we record on it. Bye, bye "Breaking Bad", "Rescue Me", "Sons of Anarchy", etc. as far as recording is concerned. Is there any solution to this?

I should say that my primary goal in how I manage this conversion to avoid having to rent any more hardware from Comcast if at all possible.Sure, get a TiVo HD or Moxi. See the HDTV Recorders Forum for details.

I don't think it is too much to expect to be able to watch baseball, discovery and other channels we have come to accept as customary with out having to rent additional equipment.
Ten, twenty years ago, no. Today, it's unrealistic to expect a cableco to keep pace with the competition and not have changes.

If Comcast left the channels in the clear, anyone who subscribed to Limited Basic (for less than $20 per month) would get all the Standard Basic channels previously found on 1-99 (which go for $40-$50 per month). Not going to happen.

Okay, I just tried a few things, and I'm getting concerned. I just tried tuning in WCVB 5.1 with my TV; it works fine. I just tried tuning in 5.1 with Windows Media Center; it works fine. I hit the record button to record the show -- BOOM -- screen goes blue and reads, "Service is unavailable." Recording doesn't work any more!

Any ideas why? I'm running Windows 7 Media Center with a Hauppauge 2250 dual QAM tuner card. It has been a great setup until last week or so, letting me record two programs at once to watch later at my leisure.

I tried emailing Comcast instead of calling them, and actually got a bit more information (and certainly more useful information). They described how they were encrypting nearly everything (as everyone here hopefully knows by now), but they specifically mentioned that QAM tuners should work with unencrypted local broadcast channels. Since that is exactly what I'm trying to do, I quoted that line back to them and asked why I can no longer record these channels with Windows Media Center. They said they are going to forward my request to the appropriate people and get back to me.

I'm not going to hold my breath, but at least they understood what I was interested in, after some clarifications. All I want is my local broadcast channels to be recordable, but I think they have set the "protected content" settings on these channels where they shouldn't have. They definitely seem to be doing something that Windows Media Center doesn't like.

I tried emailing Comcast instead of calling them, and actually got a bit more information (and certainly more useful information). They described how they were encrypting nearly everything (as everyone here hopefully knows by now), but they specifically mentioned that QAM tuners should work with unencrypted local broadcast channels. Since that is exactly what I'm trying to do, I quoted that line back to them and asked why I can no longer record these channels with Windows Media Center. They said they are going to forward my request to the appropriate people and get back to me.Unfortunately, it's not uncommon for Comcast to screw up the local HD when they reshuffle QAM channels.

They definitely seem to be doing something that Windows Media Center doesn't like.Unfortunately, it's also not uncommon for Windows Media Center to mishandle QAM channels after they get reshuffled. Somewhere at AVS, this has been covered before, let me see if I can find it.

Unfortunately, it's not uncommon for Comcast to screw up the local HD when they reshuffle QAM channels.

Yes, but they seem to correct them within a day or 2...

Unfortunately, it's also not uncommon for Windows Media Center to mishandle QAM channels after they get reshuffled. Somewhere at AVS, this has been covered before, let me see if I can find it.
My memory is false, the topic I remembered is about OTA, but it may give you some ideas.

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?p=16638054&highlight=windows+media#post16638054

Maybe this thread should be renamed Victims of the Digital Migration. Boy do people hate change!

http://img689.imageshack.us/img689/1892/comcastmapma8.png

Maybe this thread should be renamed Victims of the Digital Migration. Boy do people hate change!

Or renamed to "Boston MA, - Clear QAM"

Ten, twenty years ago, no. Today, it's unrealistic to expect a cableco to keep pace with the competition and not have changes.

If Comcast left the channels in the clear, anyone who subscribed to Limited Basic (for less than $20 per month) would get all the Standard Basic channels previously found on 1-99 (which go for $40-$50 per month). Not going to happen.

Isn't there a filter which blocked channels 24-69 in the analog days? Isn't this filter still used on limited basic accounts?

I would say transmit the digital channels in the clear within this filter (HD versions only :) )

Ten, twenty years ago, no. Today, it's unrealistic to expect a cableco to keep pace with the competition and not have changes.

If Comcast left the channels in the clear, anyone who subscribed to Limited Basic (for less than $20 per month) would get all the Standard Basic channels previously found on 1-99 (which go for $40-$50 per month). Not going to happen.

What about a filter at the pole like they used to do, would that still work?
And charge for truck roll out when service is changed.

I wish WGN America was available in Southeastern Massachusetts.

I wish it was available in southern NH

One of the 2 reasons i still have D* Besides NFL-ST
No FIOS IN NH

So I think it's $200 or $300 for a (edit: "HD") tivo box, 13/mo for the service,and $2 or whatever/mo for the card for it from Comcast, to replace renting a box from Comcast?Close enough.... instead of the $12.95 per month for service, you could pay a one-time fee of $399 ($299 for current TiVo subscribers).

I wonder how, with this one card, they handle all these changes that are going on? TIASince this is the same card that is required to be in Comcast's own DVRs, it handles things fine, so far. The TiVo does not provide access to Comcast's own On Demand services (TiVo offers its own, most if not all of which cost extra), and doesn't provide access to SDV channels (very few Comcast communities utilize SDV at this point).

What about a filter at the pole like they used to do, would that still work?
And charge for truck roll out when service is changed.It is really hard to charge people $20-$30 to downgrade service. That gets you way too much bad PR. They're better off abandoning filters at the pole entirely than being accused of "sticking it to the customer" every time there is a service change.

Maybe this thread should be renamed Victims of the Digital Migration. Boy do people hate change!

Yeah, I hear ya
I just signed up in Feb for HD Triple play +
Got 2 HD-DVRs and 1 SD box, HBO/Stars and 22blast for $129 mnth with no install fees:D
With new pricing, just dropped to $122 mnth :eek:

There killing me:D:D

I have WGN american and I'm in south east mass. Not that big of a thing for me unless you come from chicago. obviously its a major station but for me it's not that big of a thing.

I'll trade it for RAI or TF1 anyday...

Isn't there a filter which blocked channels 24-69 in the analog days? Isn't this filter still used on limited basic accounts?



no, this filter was changed to one that blocks everything above 23 1/2 in early '09. older installs may still have the old filter. Dunno about that.