Corpus Christi, TX - HDTV - Page 31

Well, I'm glad to see this forum still has things to discuss since Corpus finally has all networks broadcasting in HD. I have to agree with the quality of KRIS video on the news. If it isn't HD, it's the absolute finest digital non-HD broadcast I've ever seen. I'm sure glad my antenna has been ready for the last couple of years, because it has been working overtime.

So we now have ABC, CBS, NBC and (finally) FOX in HD.

Has anyone heard anything if KRIS has plans to broadcast the CW in HD?

The CW feed (called "CW Plus") that KRIS uses is not available to them in HD at this time.

- Trip

Any news on when Dish Network will be broadcasting Fox and KZTV 10 in HD?

Probably won't be for a while.

I've been getting random audio glitches on KEDT. At random times I hear like scratches in the audio, sometimes the audio cuts out for only moment Happens 2 or three times throughout the show. Picture doesn't pixelate or skip; no problem there. I'm getting a good 90% signal and stable. It's been more prominent when watching Nature, Masterpiece Mystery!, and tonight on Secrets of the Dead. Don't know if other shows, also, as these are the primary shows I watch.

Anyone else having this issue?

First of all, someone ask Dale Nelson what broadcast cameras they are using that are 16x9 NON-HD. I can't find any evidence that something like that even exists, and would be the worst purchase decision ever. Im confident this is an HD resolution we are viewing, and the differences you notice to the San Antonio channels are due to camera quality, set, and lighting.

Second, can someone teach the weekend producer how to flip that HD switch? That poor news lady looks absolutely silly stretched vertical, it's hard to take that news cast serious.

Third, I don't think they can broadcast the CW in HD because it is currently on a subchannel 6-2. My understanding is that subchannels do not have enough bandwidth for HD and only support SD.

Some 4x3 SD cameras can be converted to 16x9 use.

- Trip

I agree. I think it is indeed HD. The quality is certainly there( at least on my set) and my dvr HR20 says it is HD. Actually, I switched stations from Ch. 3 to 6, due to the wide screen format. Much more pleasant to watch, and I do like the personnel there. Plus, the new set is neat!

"""Any news on when Dish Network will be broadcasting Fox and KZTV 10 in HD?"""


Why? It would seem that the locals would anxiously market this to such major distributors of their product, like DN, etc.

I finally got a definitive answer to the KRIS news question, and in a way, both sides in this discussion are correct. Here is the text of an email I received from the Chief Engineer for KRIS/KZTV:

'You are correct. We are producing the news in a 16x9 SD format that is up-converted to 1080I HD. The Panasonic cameras are HD capable. We have not replaced the production switchers (both KRIS and KZTV) yet and they cannot handle HD content. All of our news field cameras and NLE editing equipment is HD capable as is all of the graphics equipment."

So what we are seeing is the same as when you take a standard DVD and put it in a DVD player that will "upconvert" the signal. It's not really HD but it's damn close. The difference in the quality between this and the San Antonio stations isn't camera quality, set or lighting. It's because it's a true HD signal--not upconverted SD.

Now my attentions turns to the pressing question--when will D* and E* get all of our locals in HD?!!!! My AM21 from D* is doing a great job of tuning the local HDs, but it would be nice it that was a backup.

History tells us that it takes FOREVER for 1. our local affiliates to go above and beyond to distribute their channels, we'd have better luck D* courting them 2. D* to acquire locals from any local affiliate.

It's just slow progress on both ends to get anything done because in reality, very few people are aware of the new HD feeds, and even less are approaching their providers about the channels.

Can someone tell me what programming is on KUQI 38-2? I've heard conflicting reports.

- Trip

This is what is shown on channel 38-2: http://myretrotv.com/index2.html

Thanks. That's one of the things I'd heard. I'd also heard Mexicanal was slated to be on 38-2, but I guess that didn't happen.

- Trip

Huh. I have an OTA hooked up to my DTV receiver, but that's not on the Guide. Do I ask DTV or call channel 38 about that?

The channel ID on the metadata being sent out says it's Mexicanal. But my dad has confirmed it's RTV 'cause he watches Airwolf, Knight Rider, and A-Team daily.

Dish Network has the local FOX in HD! Just in time to see my Cowboys beat the skins.

Directv now has a message in their guide at 10-1 stating that subscribers may be in danger of losing KZTV. It's actually a single sentence that refers users to a page on their website which is a generic FAQ about such negotiations, nothing specific about KZTV.

Has anyone heard anything about this?

Interesting....all I get is the DTV logo if I select it. I get a great OTA HD picture so it wouldn't bother me at all if D* drops the SD feed.

Right. You have to hit the "info" button to see the message. Usually DTV will have a written message showing on the channel displaying the message that there's a problem, so I don't really know what's going on here.

I talked to DTV about no channel 38-1 on the guide and the person with whom I spoke had no idea as to what to do about it. She kicked it upstairs and i was finally told that i would have to rely on OTA reception for this channel. I don't want to put a splitter in my OTA coax (signal loss) so I guess I will not get it. Bummer

Maybe someday....

I have an OTA antenna hooked up to my DTV receiver. The receiver doesn't scan for local channels but relies on the Tribune Guide (zap2it.com). My DTV onscreen guide shows 38-1, but no 38-2 because the Tribune doesn't know about it.

I've sent emails to both zap2it and KUQI to see if this can get fixed. (I don't need to be watching any more TV, I'm just a little OCD about getting this complete.)

By the way, using zap2it.com I noticed channel 21, KCBO-LP. I hadn't noticed this channel before, and I've yet to be able to find it with my indoor antennas. Anyone getting this?

It's been there for a while. Try rescanning. But I get it through Direct TV, I don't have an OTA scanner. Maybe someone else who has one can tell you what they see.

I see. But I can also get it thru Dtv, but it is not in HD. Same for you?? Using the ota antenna, I can get it in HD. Unfortunately, the ota tuner does not have this hd channel in its data base, so I have to switch to the ota antenna input to get it.

I believe the dtv guide has only channel 38, not 38-1, which is the hd channel.

Sorry for the late reply. You are correct in all these statements.

sadly.
What I ended up doing was to put an A B coax switch on the antenna feed in and now I can just push a button and go ota with the set.

Does anyone have one of these from Direct TV AM21 Off-Air Tuner? I have a cheap set of rabbiet ears that work great but they are always in the way. Thanks for your help.

Yes, I have one. It works seamlessly with my hr22. Just like my hr20, which has the off air tuner built in.