Omaha / Lincoln, NE - HDTV - Page 249

Originally Posted by HDNewbie1028

Had a call come in last night, but it didn't pop up on the tv so I'm assuming they're still in the process of getting it up and running? The default in the menu is set to on, so I assumed it was already working, but apparently not.

Originally Posted by gpflepsen

How is your antenna installation? I'm just west of Neb City and was thinking 10-11 and 8 were beyond any reasonable chance of reception.

Originally Posted by HuskerMike

Just curious, does anybody around here subscribe to TurboHD? Just curious what they think of it and the channel selection. It seems to be the most reasonably priced satellite HD package that gives you the major channels.

I mostly care about sports, so I'm fine with ESPN, ESPN2, Versus, WGN, and the NFL Network as long as I also get the regional FSN network as well.

Originally Posted by dvansowhat

If you get the turbo pkg. it looks like you will not get any sd channels and FSN does not have HD. I have every thing except any season pass programs.

Originally Posted by ajwees41

if there is no FSNHD how does cox get FSNHD?

Originally Posted by dvansowhat

I was refering to Dish sat. which also have aTurbo HD package.

Originally Posted by JoelWNelson

From a few Internet searches it appears that regional sports networks are available on the Silver and Gold TurboHD packages, but apparently not Bronze (basic package). Dish Network does have most of the regional sports networks in HD, though I am not sure if the regional sports networks on Dish show SD programming when there is no HD programming being aired, or if they are simply off the air like Cox 745. I see FSN Midwest listed but not FSN Kansas City, so not sure if FSNMW includes FSNKC on Dish Network or if on Dish Network viewers in Nebraska would be getting the Cardinals games rather than the Royals games.

If I had a clear view of the southern sky I'd have a TurboHD package and know from experience, but as I don't... that's the info I could come up with via Google.

Originally Posted by gpflepsen

How is your antenna installation? I'm just west of Neb City and was thinking 10-11 and 8 were beyond any reasonable chance of reception.

Originally Posted by billiefan2000

http://northpine.com/broadcast/index.html


ANALOG NIGHTLIGHT:
The FCC has released a list of tv of stations eligible to participate in the "analog nightlight," continuing analog service until as late as July 12 with information on how to convert to digital TV and emergency messages. However, many stations on the list have already ended analog broadcasting. The only Upper Midwest stations listed as having indicated an interest in the nighlight are WCCO-TV/4 (Minneapolis), KSTP-TV/5 (St. Paul),


and KETV/7 (Omaha). (5/14/2009)




http://northpine.com/broadcast/index.html



now, after june 12th the only analog channels there will be in Omaha are


24- my network tv

and:

61-3abn

Originally Posted by HuskerMike

It took a leap of faith on my part to give it a shot. But solidifying channel 12 was the consolation prize for me. What makes it possible is that all of the Omaha stations are on UHF and Lincoln is going VHF, so I can use the pre-amp to join two antennas together. The AntennaCraft Y10 is optimized for channels 7 to 13, and seems to be the best around for that band. From my perspective, 8, 10, and 12 all seem to line up pretty close together, so once I did a Google Maps to orient my house towards the towers, it went well. I put it in my attic, which probably hurts my reception, but it's out of the weather.

The FCC's coverage maps suggest that KOLN-10 should be viewable for you.
http://www.fcc.gov/dtv/markets/maps_...Kearney_NE.pdf
KLKN-8 appears to be out of your range, though. But you never know; an outdoor antenna if you've got a clear shot of the horizon to the west-northwest with a pre-amp might work.

Originally Posted by ScottChez

Anyone know where you can buy the "The AntennaCraft Y10 or AntennaCraft Y5-7-13 that are both optimized for channels 7 to 13" at a local OMaha store?

This is the perfect antenna for the VHF high Lincoln channels 8 ABC, 10 CBS, and 12 PBS

NEBRASKA:
KCWL/51 (Lincoln) plans to flip its affiliation from CW to FOX as part of the digital transition. The station, which does not have a digital companion channel, will leave the air June 9 and return June 12 in digital form as FOX affiliate KFXL. The station will apparently act as a satellite of KTVG/17 (Grand Island), which is also seen on KSNB/4 (Superior). The stations are operated by Pappas Telecasting. Pappas also owns Omaha FOX affiliate KPTM/42, which has served as the de facto FOX affiliate for Lincoln for many years, though KTVG has also had a translator in Lincoln for many years and has been available on cable and satellite more recently. KCWL signed on in 2006 with 51.4kW and will operate with 14kW digital. Both power levels are similar to low-power stations, though KCWL is licensed as full-power and could eventually upgrade.

The move should end speculation about the future of the FOX affiliation in the Lincoln/Tri-Cities area. Earlier this year, CBS affiliate KOLN/KGIN reserved the domain name fox1011.com, which redirects to a page on KOLN's website. Before access to the page was restricted, it showed a FOX 10/11 logo, program schedule, cable channel listings, and an explanation that digital TV made it possible for KOLN to carry both CBS and FOX in HD. Station management later said it was an experiment. (6/4/2009)

Originally Posted by JoelWNelson

Since that leaves the Lincoln-Hastings-Kearney market without a CW affiliate, I wonder what will take the place? I assume the satellite locals packages will drop 51 since programming will be identical to 17; would CW be replaced by a national feed or just not be carried?