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post #8431 of 9747
3/23/11 at 9:12pm
We're not showing any widespread issues in the area there. Was this a specific program or everything on the channel?
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post #8432 of 9747
3/24/11 at 9:27am
You can disregard. As is usually the case, it stopped right after I posted. I have had trouble like that before and it was discovered to be water in the line leading to my house. The problem last night was minor compared to previous problems and it went away. Thanks for the response, though!
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post #8433 of 9747
3/24/11 at 9:54am
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You can disregard. As is usually the case, it stopped right after I posted. I have had trouble like that before and it was discovered to be water in the line leading to my house. The problem last night was minor compared to previous problems and it went away. Thanks for the response, though!

Glad to hear that everything is back up and running correctly. Please let us if you have any other questions of problems.

Thanks
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post #8434 of 9747
3/26/11 at 12:45am
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Just found out that Joanne Thompson passed away last week. She and her husband Jimmy founded WGGS channel 16 and cohosted the Niteline local Christian programming for almost 40 years. Also carried national programs from Oral Roberts, TBN, Bill Gaither, and Jim and Tammy Faye Bakker. Will be interesting to see who leads and hosts the station now as they continue to upgrade to digital and high definition broadcasting. A major loss for the Christian television community, but she is now at home in Heaven, along with friends Vestal Goodman, Dottie Rambo, and Tammy Faye. May she rest in peace.

Tyler, not trying to sound disrespectful but I think she took the nighttime programming with her.

Tonight these channels are nothing but infomercials and begathons. At 3am 16.3 had of all things a knife shopping channel. At 3.30 16.2 then began broadcasting this same knife shopping channel. 16.3 went to a WHT begathon video tape that has aired 5 times that I know of.

I know these stations get a percentage of sales from their area but geeze, are they a Christian channel or a shopping channel?

I'm grateful I have free to air satellite system. I get 9 Christian channels with no commercials and no payments. This local television gets more pitiful by the week.
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post #8435 of 9747
3/26/11 at 4:41am
Well as I predicted channel 16 may be going into a transitional phase of leadership and perhaps ownership. Not sure who will emerge as strong local hosts of Niteline programming and who will run the station. The infomercials are probably necessary revenue generators. But I wonder if the station will eventually be sold. If it remains Christian, would like to see TBN take it over. We shall see.
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post #8436 of 9747
3/26/11 at 10:13am
I just got a e-mail reply back from Duane Thompson Program Director of WGGS 16-2

here is his reply

MyFamily changed to a different satellite and until they go off the old satellite they are running some different programming on the new one. They failed to tell us that till we saw the knife show. It was either take the show off and air part of the correct show form our library or let it run. We decided to let it run this one time.
Sorry for this inconvenience
Thank you for watching
Duane Thompson
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post #8437 of 9747
3/26/11 at 10:17am
Also WGGS 16 a partner with Dove Broadcasting
http://dovebroadcasting.com/
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post #8438 of 9747
3/27/11 at 3:13am
I always thought Dove Broadcasting was the Thompson family. I used to watch their channel 57 when I lived in Atlanta. I am with you on the hoping for a full power TBN station. I've watched TBN for almost 30 years.

I do hope something happens with the station but appreciate Mr Thompson cluing us in. Tonight for example 16.2 and 16.3 both had Bible infomercials at the same time, just different Bibles. Then they played the same Carmen show (Time 2) about sex that has aired the past 5 Sunday mornings. The come the same Marvin Gays show that has aired the past 3 Sunday mornings.

At 6am on 16.2 is the same Bible informercial that aired 4 hours ago. I stay up all night due to disabled schedule I got myself on. Night time is when I do my searching and praying and hope for the right word to come from my Christian broadcasting. Thanks much for emailing Mr Thompson about what's up.
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post #8439 of 9747
3/27/11 at 6:11pm
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I always thought Dove Broadcasting was the Thompson family. I used to watch their channel 57 when I lived in Atlanta. I am with you on the hoping for a full power TBN station. I've watched TBN for almost 30 years.

I do hope something happens with the station but appreciate Mr Thompson cluing us in. Tonight for example 16.2 and 16.3 both had Bible infomercials at the same time, just different Bibles. Then they played the same Carmen show (Time 2) about sex that has aired the past 5 Sunday mornings. The come the same Marvin Gays show that has aired the past 3 Sunday mornings.

At 6am on 16.2 is the same Bible informercial that aired 4 hours ago. I stay up all night due to disabled schedule I got myself on. Night time is when I do my searching and praying and hope for the right word to come from my Christian broadcasting. Thanks much for emailing Mr Thompson about what's up.
You`re welcome. They are talking to the METV Network about bring the METV to 16.2 but i don`t know if they be secessful or not since some cable systems don`t carry the WGGS 16's other two digital channels.
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post #8440 of 9747
3/27/11 at 11:23pm
I have always enjoyed TBN, as well as, back in the day, PTL, and Gospel Jubilee. Also Bill Gaither specials. Would like to see more TBN on channel 16 and in HD. And still hoping for Me TV and Antenna TV.
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post #8441 of 9747
3/29/11 at 8:17am
Just a Heads up WGGS DT 16 Channels will be off the air for few days here is the reason.

here is a reply i got back from my email to him.

We are having a problem with our high voltage supply. If we have to send it off it will be a few days before it's back up.
Sorry
Duane Thompason
WGGS 16 Too
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post #8442 of 9747
3/29/11 at 11:33am
Those who can receive either WMYT 55.2 the antenna tv is coming to this stations soon.
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post #8443 of 9747
3/29/11 at 6:30pm
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Those who can receive either WMYT 55.2 the antenna tv is coming to this stations soon.

I don't think they're quite ready to confirm Antenna TV but it does look like a possibility. They are planning for new programming on 46.2 and 55.2 as soon as contractual issues can be resolved and each channel should have its own distinctive programs, no duplication. Waiting to see what happens.
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post #8444 of 9747
3/29/11 at 10:31pm
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Originally Posted by LMckin View Post

Just a Heads up WGGS DT 16 Channels will be off the air for few days here is the reason.

here is a reply i got back from my email to him.

We are having a problem with our high voltage supply. If we have to send it off it will be a few days before it's back up.
Sorry
Duane Thompason
WGGS 16 Too


Thank you for offering an answer to the question I was about to ask. I couldn't figure out how come they could be on cable but not on the air. They've had problems with voltage for a while now. Many days off the air in the past.
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post #8445 of 9747
3/30/11 at 5:17am
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Thank you for offering an answer to the question I was about to ask. I couldn't figure out how come they could be on cable but not on the air. They've had problems with voltage for a while now. Many days off the air in the past.

They could have a Direct fiber feed to the cable company headend this is just my guess as i don`t know.
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post #8446 of 9747
4/1/11 at 3:21pm
I just switched from DirecTv to U-verse. I like the U-verse DVR better but the picture quality is not quite as good as D*. U-verse also has more HD versions of the channels I actually watch. I have had a few issues managing the 4 stream limitation but I don't think it will be too big of a deal. Also, my installer said they will be increasing to 6 streams at some point. I tried Charter with the Moxi and their newer DVR but I returned them and cancelled after just a few days.
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post #8447 of 9747
4/2/11 at 1:35am
Regarding channel 16, I guess the FCC rules changed over the years. I didn't know you could be off the air for 5 days and not have 20 people trying to claim your frequency and license
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post #8448 of 9747
4/2/11 at 4:31am
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Regarding channel 16, I guess the FCC rules changed over the years. I didn't know you could be off the air for 5 days and not have 20 people trying to claim your frequency and license

A station has to be dark for a year before the FCC will cancel the license. Up until then, you can pretty much do what you want, just be sure the station is back on before that 365th day and have MEANINGFUL programming of some type. Test patterns don't get it. Several stations tried that and the licenses got pulled and never returned.
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post #8449 of 9747
4/2/11 at 6:26am
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I just switched from DirecTv to U-verse. I like the U-verse DVR better but the picture quality is not quite as good as D*. U-verse also has more HD versions of the channels I actually watch. I have had a few issues managing the 4 stream limitation but I don't think it will be too big of a deal. Also, my installer said they will be increasing to 6 streams at some point. I tried Charter with the Moxi and their newer DVR but I returned them and cancelled after just a few days.

I wish I had U-verse as an option. I could probably save some money by combining my Dish TV and Charter internet into one account but they don't seem to be adding any areas to U-verse around me. They came in with a big splash to some areas near me two years ago and then just stopped the build out. My guess is they are putting all their money for expansion into trying to upgrade their wireless net to keep up with load from smartphones, tablets, etc. Kind of a bummer from my point of view.
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post #8450 of 9747
4/2/11 at 6:55am
The analog low-power station WAEN-LP (64) in Asheville shut down on 3/14 because Verizon wanted to start using that spectrum. The FCC gave WAEN a STA for digital operation on channel 48. Has anyone seen it? There's no way I can see it because WACH in Columbia uses ch 48.
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post #8451 of 9747
4/3/11 at 1:21pm
Umatter2Charter:

I don't want to stray off topic but I have a question that I haven't been able to have answered by the CS reps by phone.

I have signed up for Charter internet lite 1mpbs and I want to know if a Motorola SB6120 modem with DOCSIS 3.0 and Channel Bonding will be of benefit to my service or is a DOCSIS 2.0 Motorola SB5101U the best way to go. I hear that the channel bonding (operation in my area Anderson, SC ) is functioning and some folks claim that it helps make for a more overall stable connection in general with cable broadband. true?

Any help you can offer is greatly appreciated.


Dubber.
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post #8452 of 9747
4/3/11 at 4:46pm
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Umatter2Charter:

I don't want to stray off topic but I have a question that I haven't been able to have answered by the CS reps by phone.

I have signed up for Charter internet lite 1mpbs and I want to know if a Motorola SB6120 modem with DOCSIS 3.0 and Channel Bonding will be of benefit to my service or is a DOCSIS 2.0 Motorola SB5101U the best way to go. I hear that the channel bonding (operation in my area Anderson, SC ) is functioning and some folks claim that it helps make for a more overall stable connection in general with cable broadband. true?

Any help you can offer is greatly appreciated.


Dubber.

Dubber,

Thank you for posting your question.

At the speeds you are subscribed to there is no noticeable benefit to using a DOCSIS 3.0 modem. As we can't suggest one brand or another, a DOCSIS 2.0 modem would be fine.

Do you have any other questions for us today?

Thank you,
Steve
http://www.charter.com/Umatter2Charter
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post #8453 of 9747
4/3/11 at 5:02pm
Steve:

Thanks for your QUICK response.

I understand that you cannot specifically recommend modems but I would be correct to understand that Charter DOES use the Motorola SB6120 and SB5101u for customer rentals and also supports them with Charter specific software downloads?

Just to confirm the "channel bonding" feature of the Moto SB6120 would not improve consistancy or stability of my service even if the nodes in my area are busy, say during peak evening hours?

My service could not be installed because when the Charter tech came to my home he stated that the line was old and dead (no tone) from pedestal. They will be using a contractor to rebury a NEW line sometime in the next few weeks. I'm at a rental property, besides contacting the owner is there anything you recommmend that I do to help the process along? I do know that now Charter is using a specific type of cable line in new runs to a home ? (Orange in color?) Should I ask the contractor that comes if he has the correct type of cable for the job?

Sorry for so many questions , but thanks again,

Dubber.
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post #8454 of 9747
4/4/11 at 1:04pm
I just got word that ME TV sign a deal with Media Gerneral owner of WSPA/WYCW and Hearst media owner of WYFF and Raycom Media owner of WBTV

http://metvnetwork.com/metv_national_release.pdf

and if you go to metvnetwork.com and WSPA is Listed on the metv channel finder.

WSPA May replace RTV with METV

RTV maybe looking for a replacement in this area as i heard that WGGS DT 16.2 Got a Called from RTV today.
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post #8455 of 9747
4/4/11 at 3:45pm
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Originally Posted by dubber View Post

Steve:

Thanks for your QUICK response.

I understand that you cannot specifically recommend modems but I would be correct to understand that Charter DOES use the Motorola SB6120 and SB5101u for customer rentals and also supports them with Charter specific software downloads?

Just to confirm the "channel bonding" feature of the Moto SB6120 would not improve consistancy or stability of my service even if the nodes in my area are busy, say during peak evening hours?

My service could not be installed because when the Charter tech came to my home he stated that the line was old and dead (no tone) from pedestal. They will be using a contractor to rebury a NEW line sometime in the next few weeks. I'm at a rental property, besides contacting the owner is there anything you recommmend that I do to help the process along? I do know that now Charter is using a specific type of cable line in new runs to a home ? (Orange in color?) Should I ask the contractor that comes if he has the correct type of cable for the job?

Sorry for so many questions , but thanks again,

Dubber.

We are here to help so no problem with the questions.

Equipment varies by area, but yes the SB5101U and SB6120 are devices that we lease and support with approved versions of firmware for use on our network. That being said, the SB5101U or any other DOCSIS 2.0 modem would be all that you need and you wouldn't see any benefit in having a DOCSIS 3.0 modem.

If you want to future proof your service, it may not be a bad idea to purchase a DOCSIS 3.0 modem. As the network gets upgraded support for DOCSIS 2.0 devices may become limited.

You may want to consider leasing your modem to start with and then proceeding from there. Leasing has it's advantages, as the modem is covered should it become defective or obsolete.

As for the install issues, if you'd like to send a PM to us we can take a look at what is happening specifically and advise you as to how to proceed.

Thanks,
Steve
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post #8456 of 9747
4/4/11 at 3:50pm
From someone who deals with cable modems in an enterprise on a daily basis: Get a Motorola, the rest are crap. The 5100 series will be more than adequate for you on a 1mbps connection.
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post #8457 of 9747
4/4/11 at 6:37pm
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Originally Posted by LMckin View Post

I just got word that ME TV sign a deal with Media Gerneral owner of WSPA/WYCW and Hearst media owner of WYFF and Raycom Media owner of WBTV

http://metvnetwork.com/metv_national_release.pdf

and if you go to metvnetwork.com and WSPA is Listed on the metv channel finder.

WSPA May replace RTV with METV

RTV maybe looking for a replacement in this area as i heard that WGGS DT 16.2 Got a Called from RTV today.

That is good news. Now just hoping for Antenna TV on 46.2 or 55.2.
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post #8458 of 9747
4/5/11 at 4:28am
Someone at Fox 21 needs to learn how to adjust their audio level, lately their bass is insanely loud, during local news, and commercials. My sub literally booms when I watch them, do they ever actually listen to their finished product to see if all is ok?
I have had the same problem with WSPA during local feeds.
They both need to get it together on the audio side.
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post #8459 of 9747
4/5/11 at 4:24pm
I have complained and complained to Fox Atlanta over and over again about the difference between their local audio levels and Fox levels, as much as 15 db (using sound meter) at times... their response "Not us, must be you". I do not have this problem with other stations or networks... in the end THEY DON'T CARE....
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post #8460 of 9747
4/5/11 at 5:43pm
Do any of the locals actually have local engineering control anymore? Or have they all gone to control from a remote location?
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