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post #12841 of 19496
4/27/06 at 8:49pm
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Originally Posted by MYNAMEHERE View Post

Does anyone know when Dish will carry the local HD channels for St. Louis?

The last communication I had with their Exec Offices, around 4-6 weeks ago, I was told 3rd or 4th quarter, this year.

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post #12842 of 19496
4/27/06 at 10:46pm
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Originally Posted by sandblaster View Post

I paid for the Superfan last year also after they dropped the price to $49. Shortly after that, then ened up giving it away to everyone but I got a postcard saying I would automatically get SuperFan this season for free. Since you paid for it last year, you should have also automatically gotten it free this year. Glad they gave you the credit.

Same here. Soon after I ordered ST earlybird last year, they added the SuperFan charge. As soon as I saw it on my bill I called to complain and they instantly credited it back. Later in the season, I got the letter saying that they'll be giving it to me for free this season too.
post #12843 of 19496
4/28/06 at 5:33am
Thread Starter 
DirecTV Drops Spice HD

Just because viewers weren't applauding doesn't mean they weren't watching...

The following is from today's TV Predictions newsletter:

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Since the launch of High-Definition TV, experts have differed over whether the adult industry would be helped or hurt by the ultra-realistic picture. Some have questioned whether porn fans would want to see the facial flaws (and other shortcomings) of their favorite performers.

Well, DIRECTV has apparently determined the answer is no -- at least for now. The nation's leading satellite TV service has dropped the Spice HD channel, which was available to its subscribers for the last two years.

DIRECTV spokesman Robert Mercer tells TVPredictions.com that Spice HD was dropped "in order to reclaim capacity for other programming -- a variety of sports, events and movies."

High-Definition TV channels require more capacity than a non-HD channel, perhaps as much as seven times. However, DIRECTV aired Spice HD only on the weekends after midnight.

DIRECTV launched the adult high-def channel a few hours after the 2004 Super Bowl. The channel, which was sold in three hour blocks for $14.99 per block, offered adult films from Spice and its parent, Playboy TV.

DIRECTV's decision to drop Spice HD was done quietly. The channel is still promoted at DIRECTV's web site.
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For more TV industry news, go to www.tvpredictions.com
post #12844 of 19496
4/28/06 at 5:50am
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Originally Posted by repair4man View Post

I tried to watch The Unit on KMOV DT Tuesday and the signal strength was varying so much I had to give up and switch over to analog. Same thing happened the previous Tuesday. Watched KMOV DT on and off for a couple of hours at the same time and it was perfect. Again, same as last week. All other channels were fine. I'm in St. Charles. I wondered if opening the new runway at Lambert might be causing it, but I figure that would give me problems all the time on KMOV and affect other channels. Anybody else notice this? I want to report it to KMOV, but would like to get more facts if possible.

I have noticed a degradation in signal strength from KMOV over the past month. I tried recording the unit and it was unwatchable. All other channels have not changed. Last night I tweaked the antenna and the best I could get was 64 for KMOV, but it was solid (I have a rotor). I watched a few minutes of CSI and set MyHD to record. I tried to watch later when I finished what I needed to do and found many "No Signal" instances. When I checked the signal strength it had dropped to 11.?????? I have installed the 1.66 app and drivers. Maybe I should go back to the 1.65 stuff.

Walt
post #12845 of 19496
4/28/06 at 6:24am
Thread Starter 
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Originally Posted by aspec2 View Post

I have noticed a degradation in signal strength from KMOV over the past month. I tried recording the unit and it was unwatchable. All other channels have not changed. Last night I tweaked the antenna and the best I could get was 64 for KMOV, but it was solid (I have a rotor). I watched a few minutes of CSI and set MyHD to record. I tried to watch later when I finished what I needed to do and found many "No Signal" instances. When I checked the signal strength it had dropped to 11.?????? I have installed the 1.66 app and drivers. Maybe I should go back to the 1.65 stuff.

Walt, I haven't seen any change in KMOV signal strength, or any increase in break-ups, at least during the CBS shows that I watch. I watched CSI last night and it was virtually perfect as were the bits and pieces of Letterman that I caught.

FWIW, I'm currently having intermittent droput/pixellation problems with kSDk. The same thing happened around this time last spring, but it cleared up a couple of weeks later. Obviously there's no guarantee that will happen again for me, or for you with KMOV, but it might be worth sitting relatively tight for another week or two before making major changes.
post #12846 of 19496
4/28/06 at 7:37am
I too have noticed some issues with KMOV. We usually record all the CBS shows of the national HD feed. The other night, I watched CSI-M live via KMOV off-air. It had its fair share of break-ups.
To be fair, we don't use the KMOV off-air all that often, only when the timers are maxed out, so I don't have a good comparison, but I do not recall there being any issues in the past.
post #12847 of 19496
4/28/06 at 7:44am
Thread Starter 
Updated St. Louis HD Programming Guide Available Here

The PDF attached below is an update to the St. Louis HD Programming Guide.

This is a minor update that removes Spice HD from the DirecTV line-up. If you've recently downloaded and printed out this guide, there's little point in doing that for this minor change, but if you haven't seen the guide before, it may be worth checking out...

As always, let me know of any errors or omissions.

 

St. Louis HD Availability - April 28, 2006.pdf 64.8095703125k . file
post #12848 of 19496
4/28/06 at 8:18am
I haven't had any issues with KMOV out here in LSL. But I have completely lost KDNL and KPLR. I really think my issues are foliage. The trees have completely come out the last two weeks.

I am out to purchase a rotator to see if I can resolve this once and for all. Kind of sick of running up from the basement to the attic...
post #12849 of 19496
4/28/06 at 8:30am
Where are we on the purposed get together?
post #12850 of 19496
4/28/06 at 8:32am
Yahoo today launched Yahoo Go!, their free downloadable DVR software/service, based largely on technology recently (as in last week) acquired via their purchase of Meedio. The software lets users manage photos (Flickr access included) and music, record and manage television programs, etc. The company lists the tuner cards supported here. The software is Windows only.

http://go.connect.yahoo.com/go/tv/get_started
post #12851 of 19496
4/28/06 at 12:19pm
Afternoon Everyone, somewhat new to the list. Was looking at Antenna info and stumbled across the thread here.

Just setup a MythTV box and i'm getting recording drop outs. Living in O'Fallon, MO and signal has been pretty decent up till now, just went HD in my house.

Gettting 2, 4, 11 and 30 with 0 issues, 5 WAS experiencing some dropouts but that seems not to be happening anymore. My big issue is with 9 (all subchannels, 1 - 4). We record ALOT of the kids programming and my myth box seems to be dropping every other show. Can't tell right now if it's a Myth config issue or if i'm just not getting the signal.

When I first setup the TV, the channel scan didn't pick up 9 Digital (none of the 9 subchannels), but 9 Analog was just fine. I then proceeded to move my Antenna around in my attic (Raised it a bit, it's kinda just laying in there) and re-scanned and sure enough, 9 and subs came in. I'm only seeing about 70% signal tho and the cartoons are surely showing some ghosting and fuz effects on them when things on screen move.

The antenna is old (about a year and a half now, purchased from Ultimate Electronics in St. Peters) and i've NO clue what brand it is other than it's rated for yellow/darkgreen (Medium Multi-Directional, tho it is 90 some odd inches front to back). Thing is, I seem to be picking up signal from 9, in my attic, which isn't rated to come in till you've got a large multi-directional...

All of this means my signal quality is probably borderline at best, don't think the complex guidlines allow me to roof mount (yea, I know about the federal regulations, but who wants to sue their housing complex?), so i'm kinda stuck in the attic. I do have an amp on the line just before the TV (splitting signal to my myth box and the tuner in my TV).

So, now to my question (Gods that took a while to get to, sorry about that)...can anyone recomend an antenna and a place to buy it that will get me a bit better reception? I know that everything is "it depends on your circumstances" but since i'm actually getting signal that antennaweb decides I shouldn't be getting it can't be that bad.

What i'm wondering is if there's something "smaller" I could pick up (that 92" antenna in my garage attic is a monster and impossible to mount or move) or should I keep the antenna i've got now and add a small directional or medium directional to the mix (just get a combiner), or "leave well enough alone". I'd REALLY like to get a clear CH:9 HD Signal in of decent quality so that I know whether that's Myth's problem or whether i've got a config error.

Any suggestions? Anyone in O'Fallon have a config somewhat like mine that has suggestions? Would I get a better signal moving the antenna to my basement? Even tho that's "underground"?

--Doug
post #12852 of 19496
4/28/06 at 12:24pm
Doug

You're right. I am not to the point of panic....yet. I have been thinking of a CM4221 after reading all the success people on this board are having. Right now I have an old RS that I cut the analogue portion off so that the UHF portion could swing in the attic. The 4221 should give me more placement options since I can mount it higher if needed.

Walt
post #12853 of 19496
4/28/06 at 12:31pm
Douglasw0

"Can't tell right now if it's a Myth config issue or if i'm just not getting the signal."

Is this Myth spelled.

Sorry couldn't resist.

See my post above. Channel Master 4221 seems to be the antenna of choice by many who can't use Silver Sensor or any of the other set top units.

WAlt
post #12854 of 19496
4/28/06 at 12:37pm
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Originally Posted by aspec2 View Post

Douglasw0

"Can't tell right now if it's a Myth config issue or if i'm just not getting the signal."

Is this Myth spelled.

Sorry couldn't resist.

See my post above. Channel Master 4221 seems to be the antenna of choice by many who can't use Silver Sensor or any of the other set top units.

WAlt

Also, Even with good signals, I doubt you'll get anything good out of the 9-2,3,4. The subchannels are bitstarved and so is the main HD channel. The whole multi subchannel thing is a huge mistake on the quality side of things. I get good signals on 9 and I've never seen a clear picture on 9-2,3-4
Dug
post #12855 of 19496
4/28/06 at 12:44pm
Yea, that pretty much sucks, considering 9_3 is the ACTUAL analog 9, 9_1, 2, and 4 show alternate programming and such. While 9_2 is the kids channel and MOST of what we record could probably be snagged off there it's a bit disconcerting that 9_3 isn't able to be picked up a bit better than it is right now, given that it's the ACTUAL 9.

*sigh* I'll see about a Channel Master 4221, anyone know where I can pick one up? Is there a local distributor or is this a net thing?

--Doug Wagner

p.s. And in fact Aspec2 this is not Myth-Spelled... mythtv on the web (org)
post #12856 of 19496
4/28/06 at 1:57pm
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Originally Posted by douglasw0 View Post

Yea, that pretty much sucks, considering 9_3 is the ACTUAL analog 9, 9_1, 2, and 4 show alternate programming and such. While 9_2 is the kids channel and MOST of what we record could probably be snagged off there it's a bit disconcerting that 9_3 isn't able to be picked up a bit better than it is right now, given that it's the ACTUAL 9.

*sigh* I'll see about a Channel Master 4221, anyone know where I can pick one up? Is there a local distributor or is this a net thing?

--Doug Wagner

p.s. And in fact Aspec2 this is not Myth-Spelled... mythtv on the web (org)

I think Antenna's Direct, who advertise on this board, are local. If you go back a couple of pages, there are discussions of calling and picking up from them. I think MoInSTL did so, but I'm not sure it was her.
Dug
post #12857 of 19496
4/28/06 at 2:15pm
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Originally Posted by Mr_Bester View Post

I think Antenna's Direct, who advertise on this board, are local. If you go back a couple of pages, there are discussions of calling and picking up from them. I think MoInSTL did so, but I'm not sure it was her.
Dug

I went to Skywalker Communications in O'Fallon. MUCH better prices & take returns. My CM 4221 was a mere $20.

FWIW, a couple of guys in O'Fallon had good success with the same antenna.

The CM 4221 is 30" long.

I get all of the 9 sub-channels fine btw. However 30-1 is starting to get flakey due to all the foliage.

Edit: Welcome douglasw0!

Skywalker
9390 Veterans Memorial Pkwy
O'Fallon, MO 63366
(800) 844-9555
(314) 272-8025
Fax (314) 272-8214
post #12858 of 19496
4/28/06 at 2:38pm
At 20$ and taking returns this is a bit of a no-brainer for me. I'll drop down this weekend and pick one up, get it installed and see if I get a better reception out of it than I do my behemoth.

Thanks for the information.

--Douglas Wagner

p.s. You guys have a GREAT board here, just started this project sometime around 2 weeks ago with my aquiring of a Sharp AQUOS 37" D40U and have been referring here many times for many things. Thanks much for making a real newbie in this area feel welcome.
post #12859 of 19496
4/28/06 at 4:17pm
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Originally Posted by WinstonSmith View Post

Can I just say.... all things related HDTV, like putting up antennas, running coax, etc. is far more fun than landscaping.

So true. I bought my home over 2 years ago. The first day I moved in I hung the projector. Two years and 1000's of movies later I have yet to plant anyting in the yard.

Scott
post #12860 of 19496
4/28/06 at 4:29pm
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Originally Posted by douglasw0 View Post

At 20$ and taking returns this is a bit of a no-brainer for me. I'll drop down this weekend and pick one up, get it installed and see if I get a better reception out of it than I do my behemoth.

Thanks for the information.

--Douglas Wagner

p.s. You guys have a GREAT board here, just started this project sometime around 2 weeks ago with my aquiring of a Sharp AQUOS 37" D40U and have been referring here many times for many things. Thanks much for making a real newbie in this area feel welcome.

Welcome Douglas!

I am in O'Fallon as well. I use a Terk TV-32 UHF antenna in my attic and get all channels. I bought it at Ultimate where I used to work. You may want to try it if the Channel Master from Skywalker doesn't work.

Scott
post #12861 of 19496
4/28/06 at 4:31pm
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Originally Posted by MoInSTL View Post

Where are we on the purposed get together?

Yeah, lets all get together soon.

Scott
post #12862 of 19496
4/28/06 at 7:13pm
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Originally Posted by WinstonSmith View Post

Can I just say.... all things related HDTV, like putting up antennas, running coax, etc. is far more fun than landscaping.

Ahh but landscaping is more rewarding and is always in high definition. I find a need to do low tech to balance my high tech. Of course the heavy concrete and stone stuff sucks but trees and other plants are a joy to nurture. Then the birds and wildlife come and I can spend more time looking out the window than watching HDTV.
post #12863 of 19496
4/29/06 at 5:31am
If you can't eat it, I don't plant it. We're talking herbs here. Veggies require turning the soil and this is too much like work. Wife hires out the rest.

Walt
post #12864 of 19496
4/29/06 at 7:29am
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Originally Posted by redwine View Post

Ahh but landscaping is more rewarding and is always in high definition. I find a need to do low tech to balance my high tech. Of course the heavy concrete and stone stuff sucks but trees and other plants are a joy to nurture. Then the birds and wildlife come and I can spend more time looking out the window than watching HDTV.

I agree. This is my frist Spring here in STL. My very bland yard got a couple of rows of day lilies and impatiens in the front. Out back I have two beds of cana lilies and bananna trees. At the end of the driveway are 3 echinacea plants. All were dug from one of my sisters garden. I could really use some elephant ears and hostas, but there's always next year.

I have a new family of mockingbirds in my overgrown front shrub (won't be trimmed until the babies leave the nest), a pair of cardinals and a slew of robins and purple martins. This morning I was watching one of many rabbits in the neighborhood hang out in my front yard.

My fledgling garden is worth the dirty fingernails and muddy jeans.
post #12865 of 19496
4/29/06 at 7:47am
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Originally Posted by douglasw0 View Post

At 20$ and taking returns this is a bit of a no-brainer for me. I'll drop down this weekend and pick one up, get it installed and see if I get a better reception out of it than I do my behemoth.

Thanks for the information.

--Douglas Wagner

p.s. You guys have a GREAT board here, just started this project sometime around 2 weeks ago with my aquiring of a Sharp AQUOS 37" D40U and have been referring here many times for many things. Thanks much for making a real newbie in this area feel welcome.

You're welcome. I got a lot of help and tips here too. Great bunch of folks.

I have one suggestion. Refer back to antennaweb to get your compass direction for pointing it. I just pointed mine in the general direction and wish now I would have aimed it better since 30-1 is struggling with all the new leaves.
post #12866 of 19496
4/29/06 at 8:13am
Head's up to DTV subscribers. You can get a month of Total Choice Plus for free or a month of Total Choice Premiere for $50. Total Choice Premiere includes all the movie channels and sports pack, it's normally $99/month. There does not appear to be any commitment, i.e. no requirement to keep the package any more than 1 month. I just went to the DTV website and changed my package from Total Choice to Total Choice plus. In a month, I'll just change it back to Total Choice. Found out about this here: http://www.tivocommunity.com/tivo-vb...d.php?t=297538
post #12867 of 19496
4/29/06 at 2:58pm
Excellent. Thanks for the head up. I just went and upgraded my D* package from Total Choice to Total Choice plus... nothing like a free month of programming, then I'll just switch it back next month. hehe.
post #12868 of 19496
4/29/06 at 11:25pm
This may have already been posted. I got tired of looking at all the different schedules, so I combined the "now-listed" HD Cardinal Broadcasts for the 4 carriers. Thought it may be useful to others, sorry if someone else has already done it, I missed it.

ST LOUIS CARDINALS HD TV SCHEDULE 2006

MAY
4 Wednesday 7:00 PM @Houston ESPN2-HD +
5 Friday 6:30 PM @Florida FSN-HD
6 Saturday 5:00 PM @Florida FSN-HD
7 Sunday 12:00 PM @Florida KPLR-DT
8 Monday 7:00 PM Colorado FSN-HD
9 Tuesday 7:00 PM Colorado FSN-HD
27 Saturday 3:05 PM @San Diego FOX--KTVI-DT *

JUNE
3 Saturday 3:05 PM Chicago FOX--KTVI-DT *
5 Monday 7:00 PM Cincinnati FSN-HD
6 Tuesday 7:00 PM Cincinnati FSN-HD
11 Sunday 1:00 PM @Milwaukee KPLR-DT
25 Sunday 12:00 PM @Detroit KPLR-DT

JULY
8 Saturday 3:05 PM @Houston FOX--KTVI-DT *
9 Sunday 7:05 PM @Houston ESPN-HD
13 Thursday 7:00 PM Los Angeles FSN-HD
14 Friday 7:00 PM Los Angeles FSN-HD
15 Saturday 12:20 PM Los Angeles FOX--KTVI-DT *
17 Monday 6:05 PM Atlanta ESPN-HD
24 Monday 8:00 PM @Colorado FSN-HD
25 Tuesday 8:00 PM @Colorado FSN-HD
29 Saturday 3:05 PM @Chicago FOX--KTVI-DT *

AUGUST
5 Saturday 6:00 PM Milwaukee KPLR-DT
6 Sunday 1:00 PM Milwaukee KPLR-DT
13 Sunday 12:30 PM @Pittsburgh KPLR-DT
15 Tuesday 7:00 PM Cincinnati FSN-HD
16 Wednesday 7:00 PM Cincinnati FSN-HD
19 Saturday 12:20 PM @Chicago FOX--KTVI-DT *
26 Saturday 12:20 PM Chicago FOX--KTVI-DT *

SEPTEMBER
3 Sunday 1:00 PM Pittsburgh KPLR-DT
7 Thursday 8:30 PM @Arizona FSN-HD
8 Friday 8:30 PM @Arizona FSN-HD
10 Sunday 3:30 PM @Arizona KPLR-DT
16 Saturday 3:05 PM San Francisco FOX--KTVI-DT
17 Sunday 1:00 PM San Francisco KPLR-DT
22 Friday 6:05 PM @Houston ESPN-HD

* FOX Game of the Week - Not specified by FOX if HD or SD or "FOX Widescreen"
+ Also listed on FSN-SD - Blackout may apply
post #12869 of 19496
4/30/06 at 8:48am
[quote=kdg454]This may have already been posted. I got tired of looking at all the different schedules, so I combined the "now-listed" HD Cardinal Broadcasts for the 4 carriers. Thought it may be useful to others, sorry if someone else has already done it, I missed it.

If it has been posted I missed it also. Thanks a lot for this scheduled.
post #12870 of 19496
4/30/06 at 10:12am
Ken,

Thanks for the schedule update. Do you know if the FSMW games in HD will be blacked out locally on E*? (How dumb is that???)

I wrote & called but I have no confidence it will be fixed anytime soon.
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