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WWTD-49 (RF 14) is now broadcasting actual programming, but on 49.2 only.

New Tang Dynasty Television

Since you are not paying for the service it is not legally allowed. However you probably paying a extra premium for internet only service. You may be able to get a package deal with limited basic service that would cost about the same price. Also Comcast is asking the FCC for permission to encrypt everything so possible in a few month getting any channels without a DTA may be impossible.

Actually, my package with "basic" cable (locals & a box) an Internet was $10 cheaper/month than the same level of Internet only... Plus I have access to Comcast on Demand with the box to catch up on the shows I miss during the week...

J

Oddly, I'm getting WRC as well as ever. With the lower power, I expected to not get it at all.
J

Same here. No problem out in the fringe.

[quote=Digital Rules;21873772]WWTD-49 (RF 14) is now broadcasting actual programming, but on 49.2 only.

I just noticed it there. But, the picture is breaking up and pixelating like the signal strength/quality is low, but it's showing 75 @ 60%, which is usually very good reception here. Could they be re-broadcasting an off-air signal?

They could be picking it up with a poorly-aimed satellite dish, or a dish that is too small. NTDTV is on Galaxy 19 Ku, which I can see with a 75cm (30") dish, but if the alignment is off, it will break up.

- Trip

Forgot to mention that the STA was cancelled a couple of days later. Apparently the transmission line work went well.

See, that's why I hang out here! Always somebody who knows just what's up.

I don't know for sure, just suggesting one possibility.

- Trip

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The picture looks good for 480i with no break-ups here.

I'm laughing over the idea that ANYONE at Comcast would have a clue. A neighbor switched to RCN after 25 outages and 14 truck rolls over 4.5 months. He's never been happier.

I am not an attorney, so my answer is not based on any legal experience or knowledge.

If Comcast provides you with an RG-6 cable into the privacy of your house for internet-only service then I cannot see how you are breaking any law by attaching that cable to the RF input of your TV. I could be wrong and I have been known to be wrong on many an occasion but you are in the privacy of your home. If Comcast doesn't want you to receive unencrypted signals then it is their responsibility to not provide them to you. Comcast has the ability as well as the legal right to attach a signal block on your line at the lawn pedestal if it wants to block your access to unencrypted signals. If they choose not to block your access then I cannot see how you can be held liable for cable theft if Comcast does not care enough to choose to block your access. Just my two cents worth!

Last I looked the cost for the lowest basic TV service plus internet was not much (if any) more than internet on its own. There is a premium in the internet-only price if you don't have anything else. Take a look at the costs and you might just do it legally anyway.

Comcast charges that ridiculously high internet only price because they figure customers are watching the government required unencrypted channels . Anyone thinking this is any kind of illegal should have their paranoia checked.

I'm excited to see that 4-2 is now airing in 16:9, widescreen SD. First time I've seen that since Fox went HD. They haven't got it completely worked out yet -- I saw Cash Cab in postage stamp format.

posted in the verizon forum and posting here in the local forum, why is MASN2/MASN2HD not available on verizon?

AFAIK, MASN2 is a part-time channel; Verizon airs it on Fios 1 (501 HD), which until recently it shared with CSN+, as well as original programming.

just found out by accident, must have hit one by mistake on the remote and saw the end of the orioles loss. thanks

Bounce TV is now on 459 on Verizon FiOS.

Looks like the encoder on WJLA has the day off. I get a generic on the guide tonight....

FIOS just became available in my neighborhood and I decided to sign up. We are currently with Cox and will be making the switch towards the end of May. I would like to get some feedback on FIOS from you folks out there.
How is the quality, the level of service etc...
Thanks.

LiveWell is finally coming to WJLA as 7.3. Say buh-bye to RTV.

On the plus side here in Fairfax County, you'll love the fast internet speeds! The TV picture quality is outstanding, and I've had fewer outtages than With Cox. The latest Motorola 7232 DVR provides about 72 hours of HDTV recording time. The techs who do installation have been great.

Low points: rates are higher than Cox and keep increasing year after year. It's always a crap shoot when you call VZ...still a phone company at heart. I returned a couple of DVRs and am still being charged a monthly rental for one that VZ claims they didn't receive, even though they sent me the return box and pre-pay UPS label. This has been going on for about a year now. Not sure if I'll ever get it resolved. Oh...VZ always tries to push you into subscribing to some add-on whenever you call. Be cautious!

I only have one DVR, and opted to install a roof antenna to feed the other TVs in the house. I also have Roku for streaming, which works great over FiOS internet.

I'm in the Centreville area and have had VZ FiOS for four years.

George Stone

I'll be de-selecting that one. I prefered RTV. The lineup of shows is un-inspiring to me.

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Ditto. It's been on here in St Louis for quite a while. Never watched it. My opinion is it's a complete waste of bandwidth.

The FiOS picture quality is actually better than outstanding. The HD picture has "pop" to it. It comes right out at you. But, of course, that all depends on your equipment. The SD picture is excellent and quite usable. I've had Dishnetwork before. Verizon FiOS beats the Dish PQ hands down on both HD and SD! BTW, FiOS HD and SD audio is excellent, as well. Verizon has a policy and reputation for giving its customers full bandwidth for HD. The cable companies and satellite providers have had bad reputations for starving bandwidth causing artifacts, pixelation, and macro blocking.

Make sure that you get a QIP-7XXX series STB and not a QIP-6XXX STB if you get a Motorola STB. The 7XXX's are built for MP4 and have excellent response time to remote control commands. The 6XXX STB's are built for MP2 only and are much much slower in responding to remote control commands. I suspect that eventually Verizon will be switching over to an MP4 system in order to maximize bandwidth utilization. The 7XXX STB picture is better than the 6XXX STB picture. The 7XXX STB will provide you with a 16 x 9 aspect ratio program guide whereas the 6XXX STB limits you to only a 12 x 9 (4:3) aspect ratio program guide.

Internet speeds are staggering. I subscribe to 35 mB download but consistently get >42mB. Verizon advertises consistent speeds that exceed nominal speeds by 20%. They are true to their word.

I have the full service package from Verizon. Their internet, digital phone, and television services are extremely reliable. I've had maybe two service interruptions since I've has FiOS and that is around eight years or so.

Customer service is top notch. They are very polite and always try to help you whenever possible. My service has been so good that I hardly ever have to speak to them for any problem.

Consider yourself extremely lucky that you can get FiOS in your neighborhood. Millions upon millions of satellite and cable customers would give just about anything to be in your position. Good luck and enjoy FiOS.

I wonder if they'll be offering the special low-bandwidth HD feed, or if it'll be in SD only.

And I'll miss RTV too, but our cable company never picked it up so it was a hassle to watch, and Antenna TV is a decent substitute.

I'll miss I Spy & Intelligence, but I've now seen every Da Vinci twice....

But I agree there's no reason to even keep 7.3 on my adapter.


Hmm, I see nothing there I'm looking to watch.