Any idea when FNC will go HD? I see where Comcast is big on adding CNN and I know Fox Business is already HD...Want to see the FNC babes in the HD! And of course Brit Hume will looking younger as well! Hopefully before election night.

Hopefully soon. Their SD channel is starting to look horrible.
See http://www.dbstalk.com/showthread.php?t=114666
And http://www.dbstalk.com/showthread.php?t=104857

Sorry for the referrals to DBS Talk, but I knew it was discussed there. :)

I think I recall reading on Swanni's site that MSNBC and Fox News are going HD this year. No time frame though.

Fox News is going HD sometime in Q3 08.

I think Fox should focus their resources on deploying HD local news for their O/O's. To my knowledge there is not ONE Fox station doing Local HD news. Here in the Dallas market I believe it's killing them. All the other nets except the CW local news have gone HD. Even TXA21 an independent station has HD local news. But it should be mentioned that they are owned by and share the same studio and equipment as the CBS O/O here. But as in the past, Fox is the LAST to employ new technology. Heck, they(KDFW) was the last station here to start broadcasting MTS stereo in the LATE 90's.

Correct me if I'm wrong about no Fox stations doing HD local news. I know the New York affiliate does not and NY and LA are usually the first to get it.

I think Fox should focus their resources on deploying HD local news for their O/O's. To my knowledge there is not ONE Fox station doing Local HD news.

FOX News Channel and the O & O's are two different divisions with different goals. And WJW Cleveland does HD news with KTTV and WNYW having HD choppers that show it on air. You need to do more research before making statements like that.

FOX News Channel and the O & O's are two different divisions with different goals. And WJW Cleveland does HD news with KTTV and WNYW having HD choppers that show it on air. You need to do more research before making statements like that.

Like I said "Correct me if i'm wrong" and I thank you. If KDFW would go HD then the major nets in Dallas would all have HD news.

FOX News Channel and the O & O's are two different divisions with different goals. And WJW Cleveland does HD news with KTTV and WNYW having HD choppers that show it on air. You need to do more research before making statements like that.

WTXF Philadelphia's news is also in HD.

FOX News Channel and the O & O's are two different divisions with different goals. And WJW Cleveland does HD news with KTTV and WNYW having HD choppers that show it on air. You need to do more research before making statements like that.

Any idea when it might be coming to Dallas?

I was a faithful viewer but I like the HD presentation of the CBS station. WFAA(ABC) does the best local HD production hands down, but I can't stand the way they target the affluent. If you live south of I-30 or east of 75....They're not talking to you and they make it SO painfully obvious!!!

Any idea when it might be coming to Dallas?

It is market dependent. I have no idea when.

I'm really surprised that WNYW isn't HD. I mean, they have the HD helicopter, but so does WCBS and WNBC (I think). That's one of the reasons why I don't watch them anymore--they aren't HD. Looks horrible when I watch their newscasts.

FOX (O&O) and CBS not HD in Tampa. I am really surprised that FNC is so tardy coming to HD.

FOX (O&O) and CBS not HD in Tampa. I am really surprised that FNC is so tardy coming to HD.
I don't think they're willing to cut costs by shutting down the Bolingbrook, IL bureau, if you know what I mean. :rolleyes:

FNC in HD would be good. I removed all CNN channels from my tuners' lineups years ago, but haven't watched much Fox News either. If they were in HD, that might change (call me an HD snob if you like). Meanwhile, rummaging through news resources available online (and using careful discretion before accepting some of that reporting at face value) has proven sufficient for staying informed.

fox is HD in the new orleans area for local news...so come on gang lol

Local CBS in Tampa says they are going HD this month. That leaves Fox (O&O).

But last night the Fox News Channel graphics (which have been leading the trend to more and more info on the screen since FNV debuted in 1996) looked positively antiquated compared with CNN's HD graphics package.

I rarely watch CNN, but was compelled by their graphics to stay with them last night.

If FNC really wants to be in the political ball game this year it had better get its HD act together.

Eh, I haven't been able to watch CNN HD because Comcast hasn't added it in my area, but from what I've seen on this forum it's pretty darn good.

Although I still think the BBC has the best idents/countdowns/music/breakfillers/etc hands down.

In Kansas City, the Fox O&O's local news did not go HD because it was one of about 8 or 9 Fox-owned stations that were for sale by New World Communications. The sale was completed around the first of the year, so hopefully, the new owners will invest the money to make the local news HD. Also, only our ABC affiliate has upgraded to HD local news. Out NBC affiliate has begun putting the station ID in the black sidebar area during their newscasts - they may go HD soon. It will be awhile before the CBS affilliate goes HD with their newscasts.

The sooner the better. Their SD channel is horrible picture-wise.

It's almost embarrasing when you switch to FNC from CNN HD (assuming CNN is broadcasting HD at the time).

It's almost embarrasing when you switch to FNC from CNN HD (assuming CNN is broadcasting HD at the time).

It's embarrasing switching to FNC from either the CNN or MSN standard-def channels. FNC looks like a videocassette or TV from the 50's (take away the color, of course) compared to both of them. And the Fox Business Channel looks great. Go figure.

fox is HD in the new orleans area for local news...so come on gang lolI recall reading somewhere that the Fox station there (which is not O&O, but an affiliate owned by Emmis) had to completely rebuild after the hurricane. If that's the case, it only makes sense that they future-proofed the new place.

But it would have been a hell of a path to conversion that I wouldn't wish on anyone.

In Kansas City, the Fox O&O's local news did not go HD because it was one of about 8 or 9 Fox-owned stations that were for sale by New World Communications. The sale was completed around the first of the year, so hopefully, the new owners will invest the money to make the local news HD. Your guess is as good as mine. The company buying your Fox station is part of Oak Hill Capital Partners, the same Texas company which bought the former New York Times Broadcast Group, if that's any indication. As far as I know I don't think any of those stations' newscasts have gone HD yet -- their Des Moines and Moline stations certainly haven't. Content-wise, their Des Moines newscast (on WHO-TV 13) didn't seem to suffer the last time I watched them since the ownership change, but it's quite a jump from there to actually changing out the SD production equipment.

FNC babes in HD. Yes!

With all the graphics crammed into the screen, and growing, and the desire to look more and more like a website - I'm afraid by the time they go HD, there won't be any room for the FNC Babes on the screen. Maybe they can have their little heads pop up occasionally like that annoying Microsoft Office paper clip cartoon. But we'll miss the legs.

It is market dependent. I have no idea when.
huh? Market driven? Now that is pretty hilarious. When your 3 big competitors have already gone HD, I'd think that would say the market has driven off and left you behind. I feel sorry for the Fox crew in Dallas. They look like the step kids of news.

Market dependent means it varies by local market, it isn't determined at the network or national level.

huh? Market driven? Now that is pretty hilarious. When your 3 big competitors have already gone HD, I'd think that would say the market has driven off and left you behind. I feel sorry for the Fox crew in Dallas. They look like the step kids of news.

I think you need to get your glasses checked. I said market dependent, NOT MARKET DRIVEN. But it is pretty obvious from your response, all you wanted to do was bash FOX. Hope you feel better.

I understand market driven. I am just not sure FOX has. We have a small portion of FOX affiliates implementing HD and they have lagged the curve... Seems that it was made at a higher level than the individual markets to me. So it doesn't seem to be market driven in the end if you are not looking at your markets.

I am no expert but just searching the web for a hour or so, it appears FOX is the major complaint on going HD for local news. Maybe the other networks are not any better but it does not seem that way from the little (admittedly) research I did.

I don't want to bash fox at all. I watch it every single day. In fact, if I didn't care I'd not post. I care and want them to do the right things to keep advertisers and viewers. The facts are they are going to go HD. It is going to happen. So waiting and not doing it for several years is bad business in most industries. Waiting just causes viewers to switch channels.

I think in TV losing viewers is bad isn't it.

By the way.. What is your definition of market driven compared to market dependent?

FNC babes in HD. Yes!

Laurie Dhue, Jamie Crosby, and Gloria Macallum in hd?! My mind cannot even comprehend that! :D Is it even possible for little data bits to carry that kind of hotness through a wire?

Only problem is Susan Estrich will be in HD.

Your guess is as good as mine. The company buying your Fox station is part of Oak Hill Capital Partners, the same Texas company which bought the former New York Times Broadcast Group, if that's any indication. As far as I know I don't think any of those stations' newscasts have gone HD yet -- their Des Moines and Moline stations certainly haven't. Content-wise, their Des Moines newscast (on WHO-TV 13) didn't seem to suffer the last time I watched them since the ownership change, but it's quite a jump from there to actually changing out the SD production equipment.
WREG here in Memphis was one of those stations. None of the stations here are in HD for news. They have to spend too much time reporting on crime and homicides to worry about upgrading to HD. :D

I understand market driven. I am just not sure FOX has. We have a small portion of FOX affiliates implementing HD and they have lagged the curve... Seems that it was made at a higher level than the individual markets to me. So it doesn't seem to be market driven in the end if you are not looking at your markets.
We have a small portion of any network affiliates implementing HD at this time. In the states surrounding mine, it's pretty much limited to Gannett-owned NBC stations in St. Louis and Minneapolis, an ABC O&O in Chicago, and (as posted earlier) a Hearst-Argyle-owned ABC station in Kansas City. This same region has two CBS O&Os and I don't think either one had HD news. Iowa itself has no HD news unless you count Iowa Public Television's coverage of the governor's Condition of the State speech Tuesday, but he doesn't do those every day. It's not just a Fox thing.

Given that many (but certainly not all) Fox affiliates tend to be smaller operations and are often relatively less well-established than their competitors who've been doing news for a half-century or more, I'm even less surprised.

(Of course, that's slightly off-topic since this thread was supposed to be about the national Fox News Channel and not your local Fox affiliate. But there's some relevance since FNC must rely to some degree on local Fox stations.)

Only problem is Susan Estrich will be in HD.

O M G :eek:

The Horror...

Only problem is Susan Estrich will be in HD.

She's not that bad looking for HD - it's the 5.1 sound I'd be worried about. She's the only person that when she talks, the AV receiver has no idea whether it is CC dialog or LFE. :)

She's not that bad looking for HD - it's the 5.1 sound I'd be worried about. She's the only person that when she talks, the AV receiver has no idea whether it is CC dialog or LFE. :)

IMHO, she looked better before she redid her hair.

She's not that bad looking for HD - it's the 5.1 sound I'd be worried about. She's the only person that when she talks, the AV receiver has no idea whether it is CC dialog or LFE. :)

Don't smoke, Kids!

:eek: She sounds like a cross between Harvey Fierstein and Carol Channing :D

The Fox network finally went HD when it became impossible competitively not to be HD. Unlike CBS which went HD well before everyone else and was viewed (on AVS at least) to be the technological HD leader.

I suspect that Fox News will follow this game plan. Too bad because the Fox News Channel is the only SD channel I watch.

Rick R

The Fox network finally went HD when it became impossible competitively not to be HD.

Incorrect. FOX went HD when the splicer was ready. That was their platform for their affiliates. It was in development from 1997 through 2004 when it was deployed. And depending on who you talk to, some would say it needed a little more cook time! :D

Rupert Murdoch owns News Corp., parent company of FOX News. He also owns DirectV and Dish also, I believe.

Fox News has also become the #1 Cable News Net

I find it kind of odd then why they were not one of the first to go High Def and why they seem content on Broadcasting one of the worst pictures in all of News.

I watch FOX all the time and the signal is just plain horrible no matter what type set you view it on.

Rupert Murdoch owns News Corp., parent company of FOX News. He also owns DirectV and Dish also, I believe.


News Corp never owned Dish and has sold Directv.

My understanding is that they took all of the HD money and built up the Fox Business channels studios for HD since it was brand new. Now that is done, they are doing the regular Fox News channel.

oh, and Murdoch owned Dish??? hehe. dat's funny.

Actually Murdoch called DirecTV a Turd Bird before he sold it. Not one to mince words I guess. Actually I believe both satellite companies have a promising future but they require considerable investment to provide the services that we have all come to feel we are entitles to.

Rick R

Only problem is Susan Estrich will be in HD.

My morning laugh out loud! Thank you.

Actually Murdoch called DirecTV a Turd Bird before he sold it. Not one to mince words I guess. Actually I believe both satellite companies have a promising future but they require considerable investment to provide the services that we have all come to feel we are entitles to.

Rick R

Actually Murdoch still owns D*. The sale to Liberty Media has not been approved yet. FTC is looking into it now.

Actually Murdoch still owns D*. The sale to Liberty Media has not been approved yet. FTC is looking into it now.

That is how I remembered it also. However an earlier poster said it had been sold so I took that to mean that it was finalized. I guess it is not final after all.

Rick R

That is how I remembered it also. However an earlier poster said it had been sold so I took that to mean that it was finalized. I guess it is not final after all.

Rick R

Not yet. FCC and DOJ say they should be ready with a decision any time now.

Laurie Dhue, Jamie Crosby, and Gloria Macallum in hd?! My mind cannot even comprehend that! :D Is it even possible for little data bits to carry that kind of hotness through a wire?
And your mind can't even remember their names.:D
Laurie Dhue is correct. But the others are Jamie Colby and Martha McCallum. (I think the spellings are correct)

Yes, I goofed up the other names. Laurie Dhue is the mega-blond to remember for me. :D Also of note, is Megyn Kelly and Molly Hennenburg. Megyn wins special note for "stripper" name and spelling.

Yes, I goofed up the other names. Also of note, is Molly Hennenburg.
That would be Molly Henneberg. :D

To my knowledge there is not ONE Fox station doing Local HD news.

Correct me if I'm wrong about no Fox stations doing HD local news. I know the New York affiliate does not and NY and LA are usually the first to get it.

Cleveland (WJW-FOX8) has been doing 720p HD news since November 2004. WJW has also had HD SkyFOX camera since early 2007 and 16:9 out of studio cameras. We were among the first in the nation.

Laurie Dhue, Jamie Crosby, and Gloria Macallum in hd?! My mind cannot even comprehend that! :D Is it even possible for little data bits to carry that kind of hotness through a wire?

Did you see Laurie Dhue on Fox Businness Network show Happy Hour?
In HD, WOW o WOW !!! :) :) :)

Did you see Laurie Dhue on Fox Businness Network show Happy Hour?
In HD, WOW o WOW !!! :) :) :)

Yup, she was making goo goo eyes at the dude host.

Alan Colmes in HD:eek:

Imagine Ann Coulter's adam's apple in high definition! :eek: :eek:

Imagine Ann Coulter's adam's apple in high definition! :eek: :eek:

Dude!

Switching between CNN, MSNBC & FoxNews for election coverage, Fox is unwatchable and the audio is significantly lower & seemingly compressed. The channel is AWFUL; let's go, Fox - you can't wait to go HD!

Dude!

I made a typo. That should have read "Mann Coulter". My bad :D

Switching between CNN, MSNBC & FoxNews for election coverage, Fox is unwatchable and the audio is significantly lower & seemingly compressed. The channel is AWFUL; let's go, Fox - you can't wait to go HD!That comparison may also depend on what cable/sat company you're watching. Last time I flipped through the channels on an analog Mediacom system FNC looked fine, though I try my darndest not to watch any of them for too long.

It would be nice, though, if HD would let them shrink their graphics. Our local NBC station can now do weather crawls, cancellations and closings in HD, but the graphics they use are significantly smaller than the ones they use for SD.

FOX News Channel and the O & O's are two different divisions with different goals. And WJW Cleveland does HD news with KTTV and WNYW having HD choppers that show it on air. You need to do more research before making statements like that.

And Fox Cleveland does a VERY good job with their HD transmission IMO. I get it OTA. FWIW, I am not even a fan of Fox News, but at least with WJW and their engineers, they do a fantastic job.

FNC babes in HD. Yes!

That's what I'm talking about baby. :D

Too bad Kiran Chetry got the boot....

That's what I'm talking about baby. :D

Too bad Kiran Chetry got the boot....

Did she get the boot? Or did she simply jump ship to CNN?

Did you see Laurie Dhue on Fox Businness Network show Happy Hour?
In HD, WOW o WOW !!! :) :) :)


When Laurie wears those nice sweaters, it just makes me all giddy. She is indeed one of the hottest of the news babes currently on cable.

And if you think Susan will look bad, I would put Greta Van Sustren into that category too of "Even though we're in HD, let's keep that show in SD".

(Shudders)

I'm assuming the new sets and graphics are all part of the transition to HD? I'm betting some higher-ups are upset that all these elements, which it appears they timed for the run up to General Election coverage, weren't ready for the primary and at least some viewers (like me) soured at their incredibly weak primary coverage.

Who needs their 24hr news in HD, REALLY?! It's kinda ridiculous. All the content isn't news anyway, it's a tabloid. I'd be asking for Playboy HD. There are some babes.

I will be very happy when ALL the news channels go HD. Then I can go back to what I really like on tv ........................ news and talk, mixed with some Red Sox, Lost, 24, Prison Break and American Idol. .............. As it stands now, I tend to watch only HD programming even though there is a lot of stuff that I would never watch if it was in SD. .............. Bring on FNC, MSNBC and CNN HEADLINE!!!

Also of note, is Megyn Kelly

Seconded for Megyn! God, what an ex-wife she would be!

I love her as well...but as reported last week Laurie is now looking for a gig...I guess she's pretty much exhausted her news options on cable as she's worked at every cable news channel.

http://www.mediabistro.com/tvnewser/fnc/laurie_dhue_leaves_fnc_79981.asp

The thing that makes me mad about FOX NEWS waiting to roll HD out is that I found out last week that CNN is being added to my HD cable package...You never know how many HD channels you'll get out of Comcast, so even if FNC HD debuts tomorrow, I probably would'nt see it for 6 months or more...you know how slow those cable ops are??? Just so I can see it before Election night...30 weeks and counting.

It's embarrasing switching to FNC from either the CNN or MSN standard-def channels. FNC looks like a videocassette or TV from the 50's (take away the color, of course) compared to both of them. And the Fox Business Channel looks great. Go figure.

Fox Business desperately wants to do as good as CNBC which averages $1500 in revenue per viewer with its wealthy audience. The last I heard Fox Business only gets 9000 viewers so its probably losing money.

the current batch of fnc broads arent all that bad looking!

but take rudi baktiar (sp), she was a true babe!

where oh where is she now?

jmo:D

the current batch of fnc broads arent all that bad looking!

but take rudi baktiar (sp), she was a true babe!

where oh where is she now?

jmo:D

Yes but CNBC "babes" seem to be going through a make over to be more competitive in looks. The difference is that the CNBC women have brains and know a lot about the market.

Yes but CNBC "babes" seem to be going through a make over to be more competitive in looks. The difference is that the CNBC women have brains and know a lot about the market.

thats for sure!:D

The discussions on that train-wreck of a channel remind me of the contrived and patronizing sound we hear during a Q&A in an infomercial. I don't care weather news comes from the right, left, or middle; I do care, however, when the news talks to my like I'm a 16-year-old moron who can be manipulated with repetition and titillation. Dick Morris is the only Fox News guy I can think of who's worth watching. Aside from his anti-Clinton bias, his insights are usually quite good. Not a HD channel I'm too enthusiastic about.

I would appreciate it if CNBC HD and CNN HD would show up on E*, though. Anyone know what that hold up is about?

Anyone know what that hold up is about?

Can you say "lack of bandwidth?"

The only time CNN ever catches up is when there's a big newsworthy event and people are looking for the straight scoop. The rest of the time, FNC plays to its faithful core audience and kicks CNN's tail ratings-wise, and they're just fine with that. They're laughing all the way to the bank. ;)

Foxeng - why would lack of bandwidth make a difference for FNC and not CNN? Aren't they both dealing with the same distribution system vis a vis cable and satellite carriers?

Fox News...that's what they call an oxymoron.

Anyone know what that hold up is about?[/QUOTE]

Lack of "NEWS":D

Can't you people keep politics and your political leanings out of a discussion of HDTV???:rolleyes: I want FoxNews-HD, CNN-HD, MSNBC-HD, and everything else in HD. Period.

I just think fox news is the weakest of the cable news networks thats all. Politics has zero to do with this.

When they do eventually go HD, the faithful that have migrated to CNN because of that will happily return to the warm embrace of their fellow True Believers. :p

The number of people who watch anything other than Prime Time and Movies in High Definition is still rather low. People have one big LCD in the living room, and that is when and where they watch any HD (and that is still only 40-50% of the population).

Notice that (with one exception), daytime soap operas are not on HD - because they know that the HD set is off when their show is broadcast.

I remember picking up my son at his friend's home, and the friend's mother was watching Fox News Channel on a 13-inch TV in the kitchen.

There are probably 2-3 people watching CNN-HD who don't post in this Forum. ;)

I'm one of the few who watch CNN HD and it's not HD. Except for the American Morning program (that asian newsanchor looks good btw) and Wolf Blitzer, all of the shows just have red bars with "HD" written on them to the left and right of the picture

Here's a picture of what I'm talking about
http://img214.imageshack.us/img214/4233/dsc02480tg3.jpg

That's because they're still upgrading their Atlanta facilities to HD. Their studio shots from the Newsroom will be HD then, and field shots as well (I believe they're using HD XDCAMs).

I just think fox news is the weakest of the cable news networks thats all. Politics has zero to do with this.

The 4 top rated shows on cable news are from FOX. Also, Fox news has more viewers than Msnbc, CNN and others combined.

With that out of the way, the PQ (on FIOS) for Fox News is getting unbearable. I hope they come out with HD version soon. remember, Rupert Murdoch was one of the last to push for HD on national networks.

I hope they come out with HD version soon. remember, Rupert Murdoch was one of the last to push for HD on national networks.

Though he was first to launch an HD platform in the UK.

Though he was first to launch an HD platform in the UK.

Interesting...I did not know that...Thanks!!!;)

I guess he did not realize the potential until it took off here?

Talk about the PQ, talk about the babes, talk about Shep Smith's delivery style, the jib camera work, the flashy production elements, the short-attention-span construction of the newscasts, Janice Dean's occasional Canadian accent slip-up ..talk about anything ..just leave politics out of it.

Thanks
Doc

...With that out of the way, the PQ (on FIOS) for Fox News is getting unbearable...

Exactly the same on Comcast. You're not alone.

Exactly the same on Comcast. You're not alone.

And D* as well I haven't watched in a long time especially now that I get CNN in HD

I just feel that their newsancors are lacking in talent and delivery ability.

I just feel that their newsancors are lacking in talent and delivery ability.

I really don't watch all that much unless there is some disaster going on in this wonderful world we live in these days. I would sau Anderson Cooper is really the only thing I turn to on a regular basis

I really don't watch all that much unless there is some disaster going on in this wonderful world we live in these days. I would sau Anderson Cooper is really the only thing I turn to on a regular basis

I agree, he is very good. Have always liked him.

I agree, he is very good. Have always liked him.

His show just seems to move at the right pace and I think he asks great questions and having Erica Hill on is nice on the eyes as well.

And D* as well I haven't watched in a long time especially now that I get CNN in HD
Same here but I'm reading a lot of posts from both D* and E* customers saying that Fox News looks dramatically better this week. Current speculation is that they switched to HD cameras and that is improving their SD PQ (hopefully they'll be going to HD soon). I'm going to check it out for myself tonight.

Same here but I'm reading a lot of posts from both D* and E* customers saying that Fox News looks dramatically better this week. Current speculation is that they switched to HD cameras and that is improving their SD PQ (hopefully they'll be going to HD soon). I'm going to check it out for myself tonight.

I'll tune in tonight to see. Not for the news, but for the PQ. The news war is gonna become interesting if Fox News goes HD soon..

I'll tune in tonight to see. Not for the news, but for the PQ. The news war is gonna become interesting if Fox News goes HD soon..

It will....HD frenzy is hot right now with HD TV sales at record highs, cable companies trying to keep pace with D*'s HD offerings...it's the craze, I think similar to VHS to DVD type of craze.

The problem is original HD content. Even though most primetime and sports are HD there are MANY (hundreds) of other stations that will take years to catch up on content that is not "stretch-O-Vision" and need the proper equipment to upconvert, transpose, etc.

This transition will take time to go to WS....However, I have noticed more and more Dvd's in WS and the FS (1:33) are lying idle on the shelves at stores. Consumers are sending the message....

I wonder what cameras Fox News will use for field shots. I wonder whether they will follow CNN and go with XDCAMs or go with Panasonic P2 or wait it out for HD field shots until newer technology comes out.

I wonder what cameras Fox News will use for field shots. I wonder whether they will follow CNN and go with XDCAMs or go with Panasonic P2 or wait it out for HD field shots until newer technology comes out.

What's the difference? All I care is 1080I or 720P...

Seriously, I'm not a camera buff and would like to learn the difference?

I wonder what cameras Fox News will use for field shots. I wonder whether they will follow CNN and go with XDCAMs or go with Panasonic P2 or wait it out for HD field shots until newer technology comes out.

Don't know, but FBN went with XDCAM.

What's the difference? All I care is 1080I or 720P...

720P.

Wow, this thread sure got cleaned up in a hurry. ;)

Did Fox News upgrade their graphics package? Seems different tonight....but I haven't tuned in a while so maybe I forgot how it looked.

The PQ does seem a bit better for studio shots, although still worse than CNN and MSNBC.

Interesting - the UK feed of Fox News switched to 16:9 SD (though flagged as 4:3 SD) a day or two ago.

We got a 16:9 full width ticker, but with 4:3 pillarboxed content - which was only the correct aspect ratio when stretched to fill a 16:9 screen. Suspect a routing error somewhere in Fox...

Alright so we know that their graphics package is 16:9 ready then? And it seems like they've done something with the cameras so maybe they're HD ready now too? What's next for them to do?

On Comcast the audio of FNC is 3-5db lower than other channels (CNN/MSNBC). Is everyone else experiencing this also?

Interesting...I did not know that...Thanks!!!;)

I guess he did not realize the potential until it took off here?

Well it only launched in 2006 - 8 years after HD OTA in the US?

Sky HD is the dominant HD platform in the UK - with cable having a much smaller HD line-up. It still launched after Fox switched from 480/60p broadcast to 720/60p in the US.

I just hope that my TWC system saved enough bandwidth to add FOX NEWS and MSNBC when they go HD. The same goes for CNN HEADLINE NEWS and the evening talk shows they offer.

I just hope that my TWC system saved enough bandwidth to add FOX NEWS and MSNBC when they go HD. The same goes for CNN HEADLINE NEWS and the evening talk shows they offer.

Speaking of MSNBC - I haven't heard anything about them going HD. Has ANYBODY heard anything about them?

I just hope that my TWC system saved enough bandwidth to add FOX NEWS and MSNBC when they go HD. The same goes for CNN HEADLINE NEWS and the evening talk shows they offer.

Probably depends on when they implement SDV since most TWC systems are bandwidth starved. The much reviled Navigator software is supposed to let that happen, which will increase bandwidth, but which comes with its own set of problems and issues according to folks who have already been "navigatored". But they promise lots more HD once they've rolled it all out. May we all live to see it. :p

For your viewing pleasure - Fox News Babes on YouTube:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G1qAnx-_LmY&feature=related

Did Fox News upgrade their graphics package? Seems different tonight...

The channel looks great today. Hope the change is permanent.

Speaking of MSNBC - I haven't heard anything about them going HD. Has ANYBODY heard anything about them?

All of the resources appear to be going into NBC network news and CNBC to fight off ABC and FBN. MSNBC is a shell of itself from just a year ago. Remember, when MSNBC moved from Fort Lee to 30 Rock, there were layoffs with MSNBC and MSNBC shares the same studio with Brian Williams, just different parts of it, albeit separate control rooms.

Seven of the top 10 ad-supported cable networks saw their prime-time deliveries swell by double-digit percentages versus last year.

Among cable’s top 30 channels, MSNBC enjoyed the second highest upswing, growing its total viewer delivery by 62 percent to 771,000.

http://www.mediaweek.com/mw/news/recent_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1003715478

Maybe more layoffs are needed to ensure higher ratings. ;)

All of the resources appear to be going into NBC network news and CNBC to fight off ABC and FBN. MSNBC is a shell of itself from just a year ago. Remember, when MSNBC moved from Fort Lee to 30 Rock, there were layoffs with MSNBC and MSNBC shares the same studio with Brian Williams, just different parts of it, albeit separate control rooms.

I would assume that when they moved to 30 Rock the control rooms and all their equipment became HD ready....

I would assume that when they moved to 30 Rock the control rooms and all their equipment became HD ready....

IMO, that would be a good assumption.

Seven of the top 10 ad-supported cable networks saw their prime-time deliveries swell by double-digit percentages versus last year.

Among cable’s top 30 channels, MSNBC enjoyed the second highest upswing, growing its total viewer delivery by 62 percent to 771,000.

http://www.mediaweek.com/mw/news/recent_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1003715478

Maybe more layoffs are needed to ensure higher ratings. ;)

90% of that is driven by one primetime program.

90% of that is driven by one primetime program.

And people wonder why the presidential election gets covered earlier and earlier with each passing election cycle. It's great, great business for the media, and with this year's primary battle they've now discovered that it's actually a 10 for one bargain.

All you have to do is forgo any sense of objective reporting in favor of alternatively propping up and knocking down primary candidates from week to week so the primary elections just go on and on and on and on right up to the election! What a scam. The media is without a doubt the most corrupt business in America.

And people wonder why the presidential election gets covered earlier and earlier with each passing election cycle. It's great, great business for the media, and with this year's primary battle they've now discovered that it's actually a 10 for one bargain.

All you have to do is forgo any sense of objective reporting in favor of alternatively propping up and knocking down primary candidates from week to week so the primary elections just go on and on and on and on right up to the election! What a scam. The media is without a doubt the most corrupt business in America.


You really can't blame them. They're just giving the average viewer what they want. If it didn't get ratings, we wouldn't see it. And that goes for all of them.

The media is without a doubt the most corrupt business in America.

I thought that was the Mafia? :D

I thought that was the Mafia? :D

They're number 2 :D

Fox News Channel HD launches on or before 4/30, TWC to carry.

http://www.prnewswire.com/cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=104&STORY=/www/story/04-03-2008/0004785825&EDATE=

Fox News Channel HD launches on or before 4/30, TWC to carry.

http://www.prnewswire.com/cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=104&STORY=/www/story/04-03-2008/0004785825&EDATE=

I would think that D* would not be that far behind

I would think that D* would not be that far behind

Your correct i also found this in a old article. Washington, D.C. (August 30, 2007) -- Fox News Channel is planning to launch a High-Definition channel and DIRECTV has agreed to carry it

Your correct i also found this in a old article. Washington, D.C. (August 30, 2007) -- Fox News Channel is planning to launch a High-Definition channel and DIRECTV has agreed to carry it

We may have to wait for the new bird to become operational but that should be about it I would think

Good, maybe this will bring News & Dish to the negotiating table, which will result in me finally get Speed-HD.

Fox News Channel HD launches on or before 4/30, TWC to carry.

http://www.prnewswire.com/cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=104&STORY=/www/story/04-03-2008/0004785825&EDATE=

I would not trust this announcement of Fox News HD by some TWC marketing guy. The evidence is too indirect.

-Don

Must. Keep. Mouth. Shut.

Must. Keep. Mouth. Shut.

Well, the evidence has become more direct.

Somebody. Knows. Something. :rolleyes:

Well, the evidence has become more direct.

Somebody. Knows. Something. :rolleyes:

I confirm nothing. I deny nothing. On ANY topic.

I confirm nothing. I deny nothing. On ANY topic.

Oh come on..........I've got cookies:D

Oh come on..........I've got cookies:D

Dont forget the milk :D

Question is, will FNC have actual HD programming or will it be a SD simulcast like MTV. Knowing Fox I'm betting on the latter.

foxeng: you can at least give us that little tidbit of info...right?

Given that Fox Biz channel is HD...the News channel should roll right into it.

The stuff I've seen on Fox Business has always been HD graphics with SD cameras.

The stuff I've seen on Fox Business has always been HD graphics with SD cameras.

The cameras are HD just framed for 4:3 to fit in the graphics box that is also framed for 4:3 downconvert. That is why you have commercials letterboxed in the middle of the 4:3 frame. That is also why you have the "HD Wing" on the right. They have taken the two blank spaces on the right and left of a 4:3 center cut of a 16:9 and combined both to create a larger space to the right to actually create a "left cut" for 4:3.

Hey foxeng, What's the inside consensus on all of this clutter on the screen? Anymore, when I watch Fox News, I feel more and more like I'm looking through a window covered with graphical B.S.! The point was really driven home a couple of days ago when Steve Doocy was doing the weather, and was talking about the new view of 'local city weather bar', which was squeezed in between the national weather map, and the already offensive 'news crawl' running across the bottom. I was immediately thinking, "Oh jeeze. Can we put just one more computer graphic on the screen?"

Relay something for me... TV is NOT a computer. We don't need 50 thousand bits of information cluttering up the TV screen, and leaving a small port hole in which to view the actual 'show', sending me hurling into information overload to where I end up just ignoring all of the crap anyway.

Okay... I feel better now.

I don't know. They don't consult me about on air graphics (or anything else for that matter! :) )

Hey foxeng, What's the inside consensus on all of this clutter on the screen? Anymore, when I watch Fox News, I feel more and more like I'm looking through a window covered with graphical B.S.! The point was really driven home a couple of days ago when Steve Doocy was doing the weather, and was talking about the new view of 'local city weather bar', which was squeezed in between the national weather map, and the already offensive 'news crawl' running across the bottom. I was immediately thinking, "Oh jeeze. Can we put just one more computer graphic on the screen?"

Relay something for me... TV is NOT a computer. We don't need 50 thousand bits of information cluttering up the TV screen, and leaving a small port hole in which to view the actual 'show', sending me hurling into information overload to where I end up just ignoring all of the crap anyway.

Okay... I feel better now.

Oh, God! Speaking as a total news channel freak, I couldn't agree with you more. I LOVE the news channels, but I detest what they have done to the screen which results in "a small port hole in chich to view the actual show."

I think they should put balloon pop-ups of various factzoids pertaining to the particular hotchick that are on-screen at that moment. :D

I would not trust this announcement of Fox News HD by some TWC marketing guy. The evidence is too indirect.
Must. Keep. Mouth. Shut.
Must you? Please can't you let some hints slip?

At least FNC has pretty much stopped the practice of transmitting satellite phone video for Iraq broadcasts. That material made SD look really good by comparison.

Actually, I would be pretty much happy with FNC if it was simply BROADCAST as a digital SD subchannel on FOX local affiliates. FNC and Fox Business should both be "must carry" subchannels for all affiliates. There's no place left to expand once your channels are on DSS and cable - except for the terrestrial broadcasters.

At least FNC has pretty much stopped the practice of transmitting satellite phone video for Iraq broadcasts. That material made SD look really good by comparison.

Actually, I would be pretty much happy with FNC if it was simply BROADCAST as a digital SD subchannel on FOX local affiliates. FNC and Fox Business should both be "must carry" subchannels for all affiliates. There's no place left to expand once your channels are on DSS and cable - except for the terrestrial broadcasters.

Why would cablecos continue to carry (and pay) for FNC and FBN then? If it's broadcast and anyone can get it, there is no point. For Fox it may increase ad revenue, but they would then have to live up to news quality standards as set by the FCC that they currently don't meet.

Why would cablecos continue to carry (and pay) for FNC and FBN then? If it's broadcast and anyone can get it, there is no point. For Fox it may increase ad revenue, but they would then have to live up to news quality standards as set by the FCC that they currently don't meet.

Well I happen to watch FNC and BBC and the ABC/CBS/NBC/PBS news several times a week. I don't fixate on the one that matches my preconceptions of the world, I like a variety of inputs.

IMHO The best journalistic standards are maintained by the BBC, with PBS and FNC second. The bottom of the barrel news quality is ABC/CBS/NBC.

It pains me to say this. I grew up watching the big 3 news. But the three old fogey networks and their kindergarden school (NPR) are slight, sadly pitifull remnants of what they once were.

You may disagree with my assessment and I will not dispute it, that's a useless discussion. But note my point: if you are fixated on one "brand" of news, you are not seeking to learn objective truths about the world, you are seeking confirmation of your pre-determined opinions and positions.

And by the way I am a former FCC license holder and to my knowledge the FCC imposes no journalistic standards. They do hold periodic license reviews to ensure that all the broadcasters use the frequencies in the public interest.

I would love to see local fox news in HD, especially since they already call the choppers "skyfox HD."

I would love to see local fox news in HD, especially since they already call the choppers "skyfox HD."

According to Broadcasting and Cable, you shouldn't have too long to wait.

According to Broadcasting and Cable, you shouldn't have too long to wait.
So must you still keep your mouth shut about Fox News HD?

According to Broadcasting and Cable, you shouldn't have too long to wait.

Unless you have Comcast. They added Food-HD and HG-TV 11 months ago in some parts of the country and we STILL don't have either of them here (S. Jersey).:mad:

Unless you have Comcast. They added Food-HD and HG-TV 11 months ago in some parts of the country and we STILL don't have either of them here (S. Jersey).:mad:

We're in the same boat. Those new HD channels that were supposed to come on 5/15? Nope, Comcast lied, said nothing is coming now.

May 1st is only 2 days away. Anyone heard anything more about FoxNews HD becoming a reality?

It will probably be similar to CNNHD, which means about 15% of the actual programming will be HD, but the graphics will look really sweet.

It will probably be similar to CNNHD, which means about 15% of the actual programming will be HD, but the graphics will look really sweet.

At least SD should be 16:9 on FNC. Not like CNN with those stupid sidebars on SD.

It will probably be similar to CNNHD, which means about 15% of the actual programming will be HD, but the graphics will look really sweet.
Not to mention some of the hotties that Fox News employs.

Usually when FOX goes HD, they go at it in full. Since all of their programming seems to be in studio talking head stuff, it will likely be a majority of HD with of course SD "footage" news clips.

Not to mention some of the hotties that Fox News employs.

You ain't kidding!!!!

So no one has anymore info about FoxNews HD launching on May 1st?

Click! Cable will add Fox News HD tomorrow.

http://blogs.thenewstribune.com/business/2008/04/29/iron_chef_in_hd_click_to_add_16_new_chan

Click! Cable will add Fox News HD tomorrow.

http://blogs.thenewstribune.com/business/2008/04/29/iron_chef_in_hd_click_to_add_16_new_chan

Great news for them however Iron Chef is not in HD.

Ok D* your turn please add FNC ASAP

FNC-HD launching: http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/CA6555936.html?industryid=47168

Hey foxeng, I wonder if I've seen you before at 1211?!? :D

Hey foxeng, I wonder if I've seen you before at 1211?!? :D

1211?

Ok D* your turn please add FNC ASAP

Tomorrow IS Wednesday you know! :) (no, I have no info). The will have an "HD Wing' like FBN.

1211?

1211 Avenue of the Americas is the address of FNC.

Click! Cable will add Fox News HD tomorrow.

http://blogs.thenewstribune.com/business/2008/04/29/iron_chef_in_hd_click_to_add_16_new_chan

Fox News Channel will become the latest cable network to launch an HD service when it begins broadcasting in the 720-line progressive HD format Thursday.

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is it wednesday or thursday ?

Should've gone 1080. I want to see Heather Nauert in all her glory.

1211 Avenue of the Americas is the address of FNC.

Sorry, no! Know some people there! :)

Not to mention some of the hotties that Fox News employs.

Yes, Alan Combs in high-def! Bill O'Reilly's face in glorious 720p. Can't wait to take a REALLY good look at Greta Van Susteren... all hotties I tell ya! :eek:

1211 Avenue of the Americas is the address of FNC.

Yep. I work out of there.

I was just wondering if foxeng was anyone I knew or worked with.

Sadly, I doubt we'll get FNC HD where I live (northwest NJ) on cable anytime soon. I'll probably have to get a dish. Our selection of HD channels is not all that good, mostly locals, sports, HDNet and HGTV. They even have wealth TV in HD. Who watches that?

That dude Swanni or whatever said Direct TV probably won't launch this until the fall when the new bird goes up.

Fox News Channel will launch a HD simulcast channel this Thursday and Time Warner Cable will carry it in Texas and the New York area.

The network says Time Warner will add Fox News HD on Thursday in San Antonio, Texas and in Queens, Brooklyn, Staten Island and the Hudson Valley in New York.

Afterall, the satcaster's former corporate parent, News Corp., owns the Fox News Channel and a DIRECTV official privately told TVPredictions.com last year that the company would carry Fox News Channel HD when it launched.

However, in yesterday's announcement from Fox, the network said Time Warner Cable would carry the new high-def channel in parts of New York and Texas.

There was no mention of DIRECTV. Zero. Zilch. (There was also no other TV provider mentioned.)

Well, things have changed since last year when DIRECTV was rolling out dozens of new national HD channels, eventually bringing its total to 95. Despite boasts of having more HD capacity than cable, DIRECTV is now running out of satellite space.

So, as much as DIRECTV would like to add Fox News Channel HD, it would not be surprising if the channel is missing from the satcaster's high-def lineup for some time to come.

http://www.tvpredictions.com/dfox043008.htm

All right...Martha McCallum, Megyn Kelly and Kirsten Powers in HD.

Yep. I work out of there.

I was just wondering if foxeng was anyone I knew or worked with.

Sadly, I doubt we'll get FNC HD where I live (northwest NJ) on cable anytime soon. I'll probably have to get a dish. Our selection of HD channels is not all that good, mostly locals, sports, HDNet and HGTV. They even have wealth TV in HD. Who watches that?

Depending on which department you are in, you might know some of the people I work with.

Be nice if DirecTV would dump the HD MTV networks for Fox HD. The MTV, VH1, CMT HD channels are just wasted bandwidth until they actually start pushing some HD content out.

Be nice if DirecTV would dump the HD MTV networks for Fox HD. The MTV, VH1, CMT HD channels are just wasted bandwidth until they actually start pushing some HD content out.

+1000

foxeng, do you know if FNC will be coming to DirecTV soon?

foxeng, do you know if FNC will be coming to DirecTV soon?

Just turned on the TV and FNC is still SD. Given all the "crap" that is taking up HD space on D*, can't believe FNC (largest number of viewers by far of the cable channels) wasn't added.

Now that D* isn't a News Corp property anymore, I have no inside info these days. My guess would be if it still was, FNC HD would have launched on Day 1 but that is a pure guess on my part.

I was disappointed too that Fox News HD wasn't added to D* today.

I was disappointed too that Fox News HD was added to D* today.

it was added ?

Somebody who has Time Warner cable, please post a screen grab of Fox News HD.

it was added ?
I meant wasn't added. I fixed my original post. Sorry about that.

Received the following from D* (three hours after my inquiry):

Thanks for writing and for giving us the opportunity to assist you. While we don't have plans to add Fox News Channel in HD at this time, we're working to bring you even more HD channels in the near future. Stay tuned to directv.com/hd to keep up with the latest HD news.

Received the following from D* (three hours after my inquiry):

Thanks for writing and for giving us the opportunity to assist you. While we don't have plans to add Fox News Channel in HD at this time, we're working to bring you even more HD channels in the near future. Stay tuned to directv.com/hd to keep up with the latest HD news.


Bah! One of the few times I wish D* was still owned by NewsCorp. I don't really like the tone of the reply you got. It sounds like FNC will be in SD for awhile yet. It doesn't even say they are working on it, and D* did just put up another bird in sky, so I wonder what the hold up is.

Bah! One of the few times I wish D* was still owned by NewsCorp. I don't really like the tone of the reply you got. It sounds like FNC will be in SD for awhile yet. It doesn't even say they are working on it, and D* did just put up another bird in sky, so I wonder what the hold up is.

D11 hasn't reached its final "parking" orbit yet. Officially, DirecTV is saying that it will not be until September that the new satellite will be functional (in terms of the consumer receiving any new channels).

it was added ?

On DirecTV:

Fox News Network has NOT been added. ch 360
You are thinking about Fox Business Network. ch 359

Anyone with Fox News HD - how is the PQ? Any screen shots so we can see exactly how their HD wing looks (though I assume it's very similar to Fox Business HD wing).

now we dont get to see hillary in HD tonight on the o'reilly show....major bummer !

now we dont get to see hillary in HD tonight on the o'reilly show....major bummer !

What a shame that is I can't imagine watching that in HD

What a shame that is I can't imagine watching that in HDI always knew you were a Neocon.

Saw The FOX Report in HD tonite.. WOW!.. Julie Baderas in HD..:)

I have a question to those who have Fox News Channel HD: What shows are in HD as opposed to those that aren't? I know that it will take some time before we actually see news events in HD. But what about the studio shows like Bill O' Reilly, FOX and Friends, Brit Hume, Gretchen Carlson, or E.D. Hill, among others? Are their respective shows in HD or does it vary like CNN HD?

And of course, if anyone has screenshots of FNC HD, I like other previous posts, would greatly appreciate it.

I have a question to those who have Fox News Channel HD: What shows are in HD as opposed to those that aren't? I know that it will take some time before we actually see news events in HD. But what about the studio shows like Bill O' Reilly, FOX and Friends, Brit Hume, Gretchen Carlson, or E.D. Hill, among others? Are their respective shows in HD or does it vary like CNN HD?

And of course, if anyone has screenshots of FNC HD, I like other previous posts, would greatly appreciate it.I can tell you that Bill O'Reilly has the HD wings like CNN HD.

I can tell you that Bill O'Reilly has the HD wings like CNN HD.
I’m trying to decide whether I’m going to stick with O’Reilly on the HD channel (that we recently got) or go back to the SD channel.

I can’t take the busy screen-- too much going on. :confused: I find myself looking away and just listening, or I end up “rewinding” on the DVR to read something that caught my (or someone’s) attention, or I have to go back to see what I missed on his show because I was franticly reading the rest of the screen. :rolleyes:

Wheredafreakiz Laurie Dhue, lately, is what I want to know! :D

Wheredafreakiz Laurie Dhue, lately, is what I want to know! :D ;)I enjoyed her on O’Reilly as the Ombudswoman. She came across as very fair, smart and good humored. Unfortunately she left the network. I think she’s vying for a local DC anchor job.

AAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH! No way! WTH!!! There is no God!

FOX, why didn't you just pay her the money she demanded?!

Can't wait for Fox News HD.

CNN HD looks good, but is boring.

Every "round table" are

1 Liberal
1 Democratic strategist
1 "I'm really an Independent, REALLY!!" (or Democrat)
1 "Conservative" who was an Advisor for Clinton Admin. or something:D

4 people agreeing with each other.
Exciting.

Yup, that about sums up CNN. :)

1 Democratic strategist


isnt "democratic strategist" an oxymoron. :D

Wheredafreakiz Laurie Dhue, lately, is what I want to know! :D

Having seen FNC's the FOX Report in HD, Julie Banderas is much, much better.. :)

She has a blemish you can't see in SD tho..

;)I enjoyed her on O’Reilly as the Ombudswoman. She came across as very fair, smart and good humored. Unfortunately she left the network. I think she’s vying for a local DC anchor job.Horray for US!!! I heard that she was spotted at our ABC affiliate.

*fingers crossed*

They are supposed to go HD News by the end of the year by the end of summer.

So, I guess many, if not all of the news programs are in HD,right? Would love to see a screenshot or two to appease those of us who don't have this channel.

Google images and video has a decent smattering of Dhue on FNC coverage. Regretfully, it won't be the best quality images, but you can get an idea of the Siren-beast we are dealing with... ;)

There are plans for DirecTV. The Fiber path is in place, waiting on them to turn it on presumably after the deal is INKed.
They're also waiting for the new satellite to go online, which should happen in 2-4 weeks. It's in position, and the 30-day testing period started yesterday.

They're also waiting for the new satellite to go online, which should happen in 2-4 weeks. It's in position, and the 30-day testing period started yesterday.

And you know this...... how?

And you know this...... how?



http://www.engadgethd.com/2008/05/23/fcc-grants-directv-30-day-test-period-for-directv-11-satellite/

http://www.engadgethd.com/2008/05/23/fcc-grants-directv-30-day-test-period-for-directv-11-satellite/
Also: http://www.dbstalk.com/showthread.php?t=123236

http://www.engadgethd.com/2008/05/23/fcc-grants-directv-30-day-test-period-for-directv-11-satellite/

No where in that article does it say that FNC HD will be up when the D11 goes active. All it says is the FCC has allowed D* a 30 day window to do basic testing:

The satcaster will also be allowed to "conduct telemetry, tracking and control operations" when the window opens on May 25th.

Also: http://www.dbstalk.com/showthread.php?t=123236

Again, no mention of FNC HD.

No where in that article does it say that FNC HD will be up when the D11 goes active. All it says is the FCC has allowed D* a 30 day window to do basic testing:
FOX guy said that the fiber path is in place, and he guessed that they were just waiting for the deal to be inked. I pointed out that they're also waiting for D11, since that's what's holding up the rest of the HD channels as well.

I pointed out that they're also waiting for D11, since that's what's holding up the rest of the HD channels as well.

That is am assumption on your part, not a fact. In reality, we don't know what D* has in mind. They may have bandwidth on D10 or they may not. No one in the public knows.

That is am assumption on your part, not a fact.
It's an assumption supported by facts. If there is spare bandwidth on D10, DirecTV is not willing to use it right now. That much is clear.

Can someone post a screenshot of Fox News HD?

It's an assumption supported by facts.

It is an assumption based on a hope and incomplete at best facts.

If there is spare bandwidth on D10, DirecTV is not willing to use it right now. That much is clear.

You said it yourself, "If."

No one outside of D* truly knows just how much bandwidth is left on D10 or which bird they plan on putting FNC HD or when. I suspect if News Corp still owned D*, FNC HD would already be up. My unqualified opinion is there is still some bandwidth left on D10 and it could show up there. The only question is will it? Don't know. Time will tell.

I suspect if News Corp still owned D*, FNC HD would already be up.

Liberty Media owns both Direct and QVC. QVC hd launched it's hd channel last month. If your arguement were true about Direct and Fox being in the same family , then "FNC hd would be on Direct" today just does not hold any water. The shopping channels even PAY to be carried, unlike other channels.

Of course you will spin this another way to make SURE that you are right.:)

Can someone post a screenshot of Fox News HD?

yes please i would love to see what this channel looks like... is it anything like ESPNNEWS HD and FBN HD where they have the side of the screen dedicated to news details..

or what??

yes please i would love to see what this channel looks like... ?

Normally looks like FBN-HD, except @7pm. "The FOX Report" is in studio HD using Ikegami cameras.

Liberty Media owns both Direct and QVC. QVC hd launched it's hd channel last month. If your arguement were true about Direct and Fox being in the same family , then "FNC hd would be on Direct" today just does not hold any water. The shopping channels even PAY to be carried, unlike other channels.

Of course you will spin this another way to make SURE that you are right.:)

Please explain why FBN HD launched the same day FBN did on D*? Please educate me, oh wise and all knowing one. (this should be good.)

Please explain why FBN HD launched the same day FBN did on D*?
Because at the time, News Corp still held a controlling interest in DirecTV, and they still had spare bandwidth on D10.

But like tigerfan33 asked, I would love to hear your explaination for the lack of QVC HD, considering it's a Liberty Media channel. Surely Liberty wouldn't leave one of their own channels off of the nation's premiere HD provider, that they also happen to own, just for grins. The only reasonable answer is that there is no bandwidth available.

The only reasonable answer is that there is no bandwidth available.

Umm.. Noo... Perhaps the bean counters and legal sharks haven't worked out the carriage terms yet. Despite the ownership, that still has to happen.

Umm.. Noo... Perhaps the bean counters and legal sharks haven't worked out the carriage terms yet. Despite the ownership, that still has to happen.

QVC pay providers to carry them. Unlike other networks where the provider will pay them. I still think it is lack of bandwidth. ABC Family would have been added with the other Disney suites.

ABC Family would have been added with the other Disney suites.
Yep. That one can't be explained by contract difficulties, since they already have the carriage rights for it and it was scheduled to go up with Disney's other three recent HD channels. From what I've heard, ABC Family has the least HD out of the four new channels, so it would make sense that DirecTV would choose to hold off on that one if they only had room for three more.

Can someone post a screenshot of Fox News HD?

I too would like to see a screenshot.

Please, please...People have been asking for weeks. Anyone who has Fox News HD can you please post a screenshot???

Because at the time, News Corp still held a controlling interest in DirecTV, and they still had spare bandwidth on D10.

That is what I said.

But like tigerfan33 asked, I would love to hear your explaination for the lack of QVC HD, considering it's a Liberty Media channel. Surely Liberty wouldn't leave one of their own channels off of the nation's premiere HD provider, that they also happen to own, just for grins. The only reasonable answer is that there is no bandwidth available.

Like you guys said, D* was under News Corp control and it looks like no one was in a big hurry to add it since it wasn't a News Corp property. Doesn't take a genus to figure that one out.

Can't wait for Fox News HD as well as MSNBC HD and CNN Headline HD.

O'reilly in HD...
His show is not in HD. The right part of the screen is filled with a three tier wall of constantly changing information, along with the bottom ticker. It’s overly cluttered.

His show is not in HD. The right part of the screen is filled with a three tier wall of constantly changing information, along with the bottom ticker. It’s overly cluttered.

That doesn't mean the show is not in HD. They just choose to use part of the 16x9 screen for something other than the shot of his stage. The Weather Channel HD does the same thing.

That doesn't mean the show is not in HD. They just choose to use part of the 16x9 screen for something other than the shot of his stage. The Weather Channel HD does the same thing.This is correct. I don’t know for sure, however if it were HD I would expect to discern noticeable improvements in picture quality compared to their SD channel. I don’t see any with my eyes.

The Weather Channel HD does the same thing.
What? When TWC HD shows something in HD, it is taking up the whole screen...

constantly changing information reported by fox news? *Vomits*Sorry to see you had to upchuck again? :rolleyes: Take two minutes of Keith Oblerman and I’m sure you’ll feel better in the morning. :rolleyes:

Sorry to see you had to upchuck again? :rolleyes: Take two minutes of Keith Oblerman and I’m sure you’ll feel better in the morning. :rolleyes:

Why can't anyone get us a screenshot of Fox News HD?

I'd like to second the requests for screenshots. Thanks in advance.

-Ben

I don't have fox news HD, but can someone tell me if the video is a few seconds ahead of the audio on Fox news standard def? It's been that way for a few days here.

I don't have fox news HD, but can someone tell me if the video is a few seconds ahead of the audio on Fox news standard def? It's been that way for a few days here.
It's fine via DirecTV.

Why can't anyone get us a screenshot of Fox News HD?


Only Fox & Friends and Fox Report don't have the HD Wing


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Only Fox & Friends and Fox Report don't have the HD Wing
A shot with the HD Wing would be great, too.

A shot with the HD Wing would be great, too.


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Thanks! Finally, I can't believe how long it took to get screenshots on here.

Nice screenshots. Any of Julie Banderas?

Thanks! Finally, I can't believe how long it took to get screenshots on here.
As you can see, that column on the right has three categories each with their own ‘tickers’ feeding continuous information. There is also the bottom ticker that is not seen in this screen shot. It can get busy at times.

Nice screenshots. Any of Julie Banderas?



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seems to me like this could go either way. From a glance, it appears as though this is merely a 4x3 upconvert rather than true HD. But it could also be similar to ESPNEWS HD in that it is real HD,yet modified.

seems to me like this could go either way. From a glance, it appears as though this is merely a 4x3 upconvert rather than true HD. But it could also be similar to ESPNEWS HD in that it is real HD,yet modified.



http://www.tvtechnology.com/pages/s.0082/t.10305.html

So does FOX News HD plan to eventually rid themselves of the HD wing? It just seems that the screenshots of FOX and Friends looks so pristine. I also wonder if there's an approximate timetable for FNC HD to have all of their shows in Hd as well as producing field news segments in HD?

So does FOX News HD plan to eventually rid themselves of the HD wing?
It would seem that way.

BRING BACK THE DHUE!!!...I dunno what else to say. :)

Though I do have to give the props to Laura Ingraham looking especially glamorous, lately. The makeup dept really does have her dialed-in on the mark, imo!

How come whenever Martha Maccallum appears on the O'Reilly show, she looks extremely desperate/nervous for approval and to please, and she looks like she is struggling to swallow every minute? That's what I wonder.

Any new rumors on when D* will provide FNC HD?

BRING BACK THE DHUE!!!...I dunno what else to say. :)

Ms Dhue decided she needed a new challange and left FOX News about 6 months ago.