Re: NEWS - HD channels added to city of Chicago line-up in Comcast Cable TV http://www.dslreports.com/forum/r20952150 en Fri, 27 Nov 2009 06:54:33 EDT Fri, 27 Nov 2009 06:54:33 EDT Re: NEWS - HD channels added to city of Chicago line-up http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21285372 keithbart :
said by cypherstream See Profile :

said by arnie2 See Profile :

Why it takes that long I have no idea.
Anyone can pull the power plug from an analog modulator and take it out of the rack. That's not the issue. I think the problem is getting enough boxes handed out so that there's minimal to no customer interruption. Not only that but everything has to go through the FCC, the local franchise, and the channel itself.
cypherstream, This is a good point. My local franchise
authority is the Indiana regulatory commission in Indianapolis. Does that mean Comcast has to ask for permission to do a analog migration in my area?
I hope not. The paperwork could take forever.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21285372 Fri, 17 Oct 2008 19:22:09 EDT Re: NEWS - HD channels added to city of Chicago line-up http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21281906 cypherstream :
said by arnie2 See Profile :

Why it takes that long I have no idea.
Anyone can pull the power plug from an analog modulator and take it out of the rack. That's not the issue. I think the problem is getting enough boxes handed out so that there's minimal to no customer interruption. Not only that but everything has to go through the FCC, the local franchise, and the channel itself.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21281906 Fri, 17 Oct 2008 07:28:39 EDT Re: NEWS - HD channels added to city of Chicago line-up http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21281125 keithbart :
said by koala1946 See Profile :

I just talked to a Comcast rep who was in our neighborhood tonight going door to door asking about satisfaction of service etc.I mentioned about the fact about four weeks ago the city of Chicago got about 16 new HD channels and we (NW Indiana)didn't get them.He said there will be more channels added the end of this month and a lot more by the end of the year.Was he just blowing smoke or is it true?? Can anyone out there verify it? Thanks
koala1946, Looks like the rep was just blowing smoke. No new HD channels yet.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21281125 Thu, 16 Oct 2008 23:43:20 EDT Re: NEWS - HD channels added to city of Chicago line-up http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21212224 keithbart : Dillz85 or Ruggiero, Have you heard anything new about
HD channel additions or analog migration for the Chicago
and NW Indiana area? Thanks in advance.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21212224 Fri, 03 Oct 2008 18:50:14 EDT Re: NEWS - HD channels added to city of Chicago line-up http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21210579 wolves01 : I look at the DVR every morning to see if the red message light is on. Nothing yet :(]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21210579 Fri, 03 Oct 2008 13:35:06 EDT Re: NEWS - HD channels added to city of Chicago line-up http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21191923 anon : Still no new HD channels in the Chicago suburbs. It's the end of the month and the 15 channels are still not here. I've been waiting patiently but I might have to switch to DishNet.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21191923 Tue, 30 Sep 2008 11:56:39 EDT Re: NEWS - HD channels added to city of Chicago line-up http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21144886 arnie2 : When it comes to Comcast, I believe it, when I see it.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21144886 Sun, 21 Sep 2008 11:17:02 EDT Re: NEWS - HD channels added to city of Chicago line-up http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21144828 keithbart : According to a post on another forum Chicago should be getting more HD channels at the end of the month. Here
is a link. Scroll down to donn35.

»www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthre···page=241]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21144828 Sun, 21 Sep 2008 11:00:12 EDT Re: NEWS - HD channels added to city of Chicago line-up http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21094250 arnie2 : I spoke to a rep yesterday, she didn't give me a lot of info, but I would be suprised if the outlying Chicago area's got the additional HD channels before the 1st quarter of '09.

It's that old bandwidth thing, they have to move channels from analog to digital to free up the bandwidth. Why it takes that long I have no idea.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21094250 Thu, 11 Sep 2008 14:07:32 EDT Re: NEWS - HD channels added to city of Chicago line-up http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21093652 koala1946 : Yes,he did say our area.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21093652 Thu, 11 Sep 2008 12:21:42 EDT Re: NEWS - HD channels added to city of Chicago line-up http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21093164 Joe12345678 : DirecTV is better and there boxes have E-sata.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21093164 Thu, 11 Sep 2008 10:55:37 EDT Re: NEWS - HD channels added to city of Chicago line-up http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21093017 anon : I hope that goes for all the Chicago suburbs. I'm sick of waiting and checking every day. Can someone please tell us, at least an approximate date.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21093017 Thu, 11 Sep 2008 10:22:52 EDT Re: NEWS - HD channels added to city of Chicago line-up http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21091283 keithbart :
said by koala1946 See Profile :

I just talked to a Comcast rep who was in our neighborhood tonight going door to door asking about satisfaction of service etc.I mentioned about the fact about four weeks ago the city of Chicago got about 16 new HD channels and we (NW Indiana)didn't get them.He said there will be more channels added the end of this month and a lot more by the end of the year.Was he just blowing smoke or is it true?? Can anyone out there verify it? Thanks
koala1946, Did the rep say your specific area would get the new channels? If so I should get them also.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21091283 Wed, 10 Sep 2008 22:45:34 EDT Re: NEWS - HD channels added to city of Chicago line-up http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21090476 koala1946 : I just talked to a Comcast rep who was in our neighborhood tonight going door to door asking about satisfaction of service etc.I mentioned about the fact about four weeks ago the city of Chicago got about 16 new HD channels and we (NW Indiana)didn't get them.He said there will be more channels added the end of this month and a lot more by the end of the year.Was he just blowing smoke or is it true?? Can anyone out there verify it? Thanks]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21090476 Wed, 10 Sep 2008 20:09:46 EDT Re: NEWS - HD channels added to city of Chicago line-up http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21051822 Ruggiero : No...just that we do plan to add them but don't have a time frame we can share publicly.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21051822 Wed, 03 Sep 2008 15:46:25 EDT Re: NEWS - HD channels added to city of Chicago line-up http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21022748 keithbart :
said by Ruggiero See Profile :

I'm with Comcast in Chicago. Dishrich is right, we still offer analog basic service in the city. But the expanded basic tier is 100% digital (one of a handful of Comcast systems in the country, although upward of 20% of Comcast communities nationwide should be by year-end, with more to follow in '09). That's what allows us to launch these HD channels in the city first. I don't have a time frame I can share right now on adding these HD channels in the rest of the Chicago market or South Bend, but our plan is definitely to launch broadly these HD channels and more, plus much more HD On Demand.
Ruggiero, Are you saying that Comcast has the room in my area to add the new HD channels but they are just waiting for a certain time to add them? Thanks.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21022748 Thu, 28 Aug 2008 19:55:30 EDT Re: NEWS - HD channels added to city of Chicago line-up http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21020928 markofmayhem : When the first 20-ish channels are analog and from 24-ish on up is digital, Comcast refers to this market as an "all digital" market. Until a court trumps franchise agreements, Comcast renegotiates all franchise agreements, or franchise agreements go away; this will be the case. The "lifeline" service of the first 20-ish channels is actually a utilitiy. It's price is regulated, it's service is regulated, it's quality is regulated; all by the franchise authority of your area. "All digital" is for the spectrum that is unregulated. In most towns, it's around channel 24 and above. Freeing up the analog space from 25 to 125 results in 30-50 extra QAM channels for most areas. The problem in doing this across the country is availability of rental boxes and the fact we're on the eve of tru2way. Chicago is currently a bandwidth expansion and reclaimation test bed. It's nice to watch, but most won't see a setup similar until 2010 and beyond.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21020928 Thu, 28 Aug 2008 14:08:42 EDT Re: NEWS - HD channels added to city of Chicago line-up http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21020801 Ruggiero : I'm with Comcast in Chicago. Dishrich is right, we still offer analog basic service in the city. But the expanded basic tier is 100% digital (one of a handful of Comcast systems in the country, although upward of 20% of Comcast communities nationwide should be by year-end, with more to follow in '09). That's what allows us to launch these HD channels in the city first. I don't have a time frame I can share right now on adding these HD channels in the rest of the Chicago market or South Bend, but our plan is definitely to launch broadly these HD channels and more, plus much more HD On Demand.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21020801 Thu, 28 Aug 2008 13:49:14 EDT Re: NEWS - HD channels added to city of Chicago line-up http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21017783 dishrich :
said by keithbart See Profile :

I have heard the city of Chicago is all digital.
Not true - they still have analog limited basic (all OTA primary channels & a couple remaining analog cable ch's, like Weather, etc.) which IS all simulcasted in digital as well.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21017783 Wed, 27 Aug 2008 22:38:04 EDT Re: NEWS - HD channels added to city of Chicago line-up http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21016911 keithbart : I live in South Bend, IN and everytime Chicago would get new HD channels we would get them here. Not this time.
I think I have the same problem as some of the Chicago
suburbs that do not have the new channels. Lack of bandwidth
or to many analogs. I have heard the city of Chicago is all
digital. My area and the suburbs must not be. ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21016911 Wed, 27 Aug 2008 19:46:10 EDT Re: NEWS - HD channels added to city of Chicago line-up http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21000549 drchud : Gettin Tired
Cresdtwood huh? You are really close to me (Mt. Greenwood). cant believe you didnt get the chans yet.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21000549 Sun, 24 Aug 2008 19:06:32 EDT Re: NEWS - HD channels added to city of Chicago line-up http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20998686 anon : I'm in Crestwood and still no new HD channels! I am getting really tired of this from Comcast..Dish's Turbo HD is looking more and more attractive!!! They even advertise that you can add an external hard drive to two of their HD-DVR's. And all that Comcast says is we don't know if you will be treated the same as some of our other customers (City).]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20998686 Sun, 24 Aug 2008 10:33:37 EDT Re: NEWS - HD channels added to city of Chicago line-up http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20991888 anon : Man, comcast is brutal. Nothing here in Naperville. How could comcast keep us in the dark like this??

They owe us.

We should be giving the same channels as Chicago, or at least tell us how long we have to wait. Ahhhh, I got my hopes up, and every day I looks for signs. I might have to just switch to DirecTV.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20991888 Fri, 22 Aug 2008 17:20:00 EDT Re: NEWS - HD channels added to city of Chicago line-up http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20991663 anon : Nothing in Lisle either.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20991663 Fri, 22 Aug 2008 16:35:34 EDT Re: NEWS - HD channels added to city of Chicago line-up http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20989862 slk2k : Nothing in Aurora yet ....]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20989862 Fri, 22 Aug 2008 11:09:00 EDT Re: NEWS - HD channels added to city of Chicago line-up http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20989725 wolves01 : Anyone outside of the city have the new channels yet?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20989725 Fri, 22 Aug 2008 10:44:08 EDT Re: NEWS - HD channels added to city of Chicago line-up http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20984219 Joe12345678 :
said by markofmayhem See Profile :

said by Joe12345678 See Profile :

The Intellistar / weather star HD is not out yet any where.

They don't even have a National HD one. Dish and direct tv do have Intellistar SD set up to run in National mode.
I've seen the HD national maps for LOT8's, just yesterday on DirecTV.

Found this link:
National "local on the 8's" HD from Nov. 2007:
(youtube clip)
said by wikipedia :
On September 26, 2007, DirecTV launched a 24-hour simulcast of The Weather Channel in high definition. At this time, no programming was actually presented in high definition, except for a national "satellite" version of the Local On The 8s. On October 1, 2007, two new high definition programs, "Epic Conditions" and "Weather Ventures" premiered. A new high definition series, "When Weather Changed History" premiered on The Weather Channel on January 6, 2008.

Throughout the final months of 2007 to the early months of 2008, various cable companies had started to add The Weather Channel HD to their cable lineups, including the Boston, MA, Austin, TX, San Antonio, TX, and Baton Rouge, LA markets. [14] The Weather Channel in High Definition was added to DISH Network systems on May 13, 2008.

The very first live broadcast of The Weather Channel in high definition came on June 2, 2008 in a new studio facility built next to the current one. Dubbed the "Studio of the Future", it is powered by Cisco Systems technology that is entirely eco-friendly, echoing its commitment to the environment via the Forecast Earth initiative. The HD re-launch was completed in Mid August 2008. Currently, TWC's entire programming schedule is broadcast in HD with the exception of long-form programs It Could Happen Tomorrow and Full Force Nature.


The LOT8's for cable systems has not been upgraded to HD, yet. However, TWC:SD has ceased operation and TWC is only broadcast in 1080i 16x9. The SD digital and analog channels are now donconverted by the operator instead of the broadcaster (TWC). Maybe this is why the LOT8's on HD stations are getting the national HD map.

(BTW, Dish is different than DirecTV with TWC. Dish actually has local on the 8's similar (but more regional) to cable systems.)
got any video of it?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20984219 Thu, 21 Aug 2008 10:50:26 EDT Re: NEWS - HD channels added to city of Chicago line-up http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20983034 Dillz85 : :huh: sorry im not sure, when my source gets word to me you'll know...]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20983034 Thu, 21 Aug 2008 00:48:08 EDT Re: NEWS - HD channels added to city of Chicago line-up http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20981894 keithbart :
said by Dillz85 See Profile :

said by Spiderman865 See Profile :

Any word if theses HD adds will make to the suburban systems also?
As far as I can tell this is for people whose account number starts with 87983XXXXXXXXXXX I cant say for sure as of right now if 87982XXXXXXXXXXX and 87981xxxxxxxxx will get the lineup. When I hear about it, ill post...

Sorry :huh:
said by Dillz85 See Profile :

said by Spiderman865 See Profile :

Any word if theses HD adds will make to the suburban systems also?
As far as I can tell this is for people whose account number starts with 87983XXXXXXXXXXX I cant say for sure as of right now if 87982XXXXXXXXXXX and 87981xxxxxxxxx will get the lineup. When I hear about it, ill post...

Sorry :huh:
Dillz85, My account number starts with 87984. Any idea when I might get the new HD channels? Thanks.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20981894 Wed, 20 Aug 2008 20:36:18 EDT Re: NEWS - HD channels added to city of Chicago line-up http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20981776 keithbart : Dillz85, My account number starts with 87984. Any idea when I might get the new HD channels? Thanks.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20981776 Wed, 20 Aug 2008 20:14:00 EDT Re: NEWS - HD channels added to city of Chicago line-up http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20980023 markofmayhem :
said by Joe12345678 See Profile :

The Intellistar / weather star HD is not out yet any where.

They don't even have a National HD one. Dish and direct tv do have Intellistar SD set up to run in National mode.
I've seen the HD national maps for LOT8's, just yesterday on DirecTV.

Found this link:
National "local on the 8's" HD from Nov. 2007:

»www.youtube.com/watch?v=xeyyt649kTc


said by wikipedia :
On September 26, 2007, DirecTV launched a 24-hour simulcast of The Weather Channel in high definition. At this time, no programming was actually presented in high definition, except for a national "satellite" version of the Local On The 8s. On October 1, 2007, two new high definition programs, "Epic Conditions" and "Weather Ventures" premiered. A new high definition series, "When Weather Changed History" premiered on The Weather Channel on January 6, 2008.

Throughout the final months of 2007 to the early months of 2008, various cable companies had started to add The Weather Channel HD to their cable lineups, including the Boston, MA, Austin, TX, San Antonio, TX, and Baton Rouge, LA markets. [14] The Weather Channel in High Definition was added to DISH Network systems on May 13, 2008.

The very first live broadcast of The Weather Channel in high definition came on June 2, 2008 in a new studio facility built next to the current one. Dubbed the "Studio of the Future", it is powered by Cisco Systems technology that is entirely eco-friendly, echoing its commitment to the environment via the Forecast Earth initiative. The HD re-launch was completed in Mid August 2008. Currently, TWC's entire programming schedule is broadcast in HD with the exception of long-form programs It Could Happen Tomorrow and Full Force Nature.


The LOT8's for cable systems has not been upgraded to HD, yet. However, TWC:SD has ceased operation and TWC is only broadcast in 1080i 16x9. The SD digital and analog channels are now donconverted by the operator instead of the broadcaster (TWC). Maybe this is why the LOT8's on HD stations are getting the national HD map.

(BTW, Dish is different than DirecTV with TWC. Dish actually has local on the 8's similar (but more regional) to cable systems.)

Gratz on the HD's Chicago!]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20980023 Wed, 20 Aug 2008 14:15:28 EDT Re: NEWS - HD channels added to city of Chicago line-up http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20979703 anon : How long does it usually take for suburbs to get new HD additions after the city gets it?

I called a comcast cs rep and she was clueless but she guessed it could take a month or so. I think she was just making it up.

It's not fair that comcast keeps us suburbs in the dark like this after getting our hopes up.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20979703 Wed, 20 Aug 2008 13:15:33 EDT Re: NEWS - HD channels added to city of Chicago line-up http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20979543 Spiderman865 : Thank you for choosing Comcast.----like we have a choice for another cable provider!
--
Who?...Me?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20979543 Wed, 20 Aug 2008 12:50:37 EDT Re: NEWS - HD channels added to city of Chicago line-up http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20979323 Joe12345678 : The Intellistar / weather star HD is not out yet any where.

They don't even have a National HD one. Dish and direct tv do have Intellistar SD set up to run in National mode.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20979323 Wed, 20 Aug 2008 12:11:24 EDT Re: NEWS - HD channels added to city of Chicago line-up http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20978903 wolfkeeper : We got BigTen HD in Mount Prospect, and not much else.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20978903 Wed, 20 Aug 2008 10:49:32 EDT Re: NEWS - HD channels added to city of Chicago line-up http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20978848 arnie2 : This is the reply I received from Comcast "Customer Care" when I inquired about the new HD channels coming to Plainfield.

"Thank you for contacting Comcast Cable.

The addition of these networks to the rest of Chicago land is tentative.
You will be notified if and when new programming is added.

Thank you for choosing Comcast.

Sincerely,

Marvin
Comcast Customer Care Specialist"

It looks like the waiting will continue for SPEED HD.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20978848 Wed, 20 Aug 2008 10:39:27 EDT Re: NEWS - HD channels added to city of Chicago line-up http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20977769 anon : Not getting the new HD channels in Elmwood Park.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20977769 Wed, 20 Aug 2008 02:37:18 EDT Re: NEWS - HD channels added to city of Chicago line-up http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20977129 LovinHD : Well I'm in the South 'burbs and on Sunday they added Big Ten HD and that's it. I'm wondering where the other "new" channels are...oh and the channel numbers inside of Chicago are different than outside the City.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20977129 Tue, 19 Aug 2008 23:07:11 EDT Re: NEWS - HD channels added to city of Chicago line-up http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20976536 cypherstream : Last I checked at my Dad's house with Service Electric Cable, Weather HD had National on the 8's.

Haven't watched Weather HD at his house in awhile though... but I would guess that it's still the same way. Graphics are good though. I'd almost rather watch National on the 8's in HD, than Local on the 8's in SD. If I really want local weather I'll pull up weather.com with my Zip Code and scroll through everything at my own leisure.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20976536 Tue, 19 Aug 2008 20:55:36 EDT Re: NEWS - HD channels added to city of Chicago line-up http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20976512 drchud : ya i flipped it on to see the local on the 8's. the normal voice said "now for your local on the 8s" but it was not showing it. they did not switch and pipe in the SD feed. maybe they will in the future. no biggie though.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20976512 Tue, 19 Aug 2008 20:50:38 EDT Re: NEWS - HD channels added to city of Chicago line-up http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20976411 markofmayhem : At all??? That's not right, you should be getting the SD pillar box-black sides version of the Local's until the newer HD compatible Intellistar is installed. Maybe it is being installed as we speak?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20976411 Tue, 19 Aug 2008 20:30:09 EDT Re: NEWS - HD channels added to city of Chicago line-up http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20976396 keithbart :
said by drchud See Profile :

coming in fine here on the south side of chicago/oaklawn (60655).
anyone know why on the weather chan HD they do not provide locals on the 8's?
Weather Channel HD is a simulcast of the nationwide weather channel feed. No local on the 8's.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20976396 Tue, 19 Aug 2008 20:27:05 EDT Re: NEWS - HD channels added to city of Chicago line-up http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20975982 PhillyJim :
said by pennstatejim See Profile :

said by patspub See Profile :

Comcast of NE/Philadelphia has to start moving analog channels to digital like Chicago did if we expect to see more HD channels like The Game Show Network(57&179) and Hallmark channel(28&137). There is no reason why these channels are on analog and digital.
Are they truly on analog or do they require a digital box and it's just mapped to both channel numbers? That's how it is here. They moved CMT, GSN and others, but they are mapped to the new digital channel as well as the old channel.
Hallmark(28&137), TV One(49&173) and the Public Access(66&866) channels are all available on both analog and digital. GSN(57&179) is mapped to both channel numbers, but is only available on digital here.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20975982 Tue, 19 Aug 2008 18:53:14 EDT Re: NEWS - HD channels added to city of Chicago line-up http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20975309 pennstatejim :
said by patspub See Profile :

Comcast of NE/Philadelphia has to start moving analog channels to digital like Chicago did if we expect to see more HD channels like The Game Show Network(57&179) and Hallmark channel(28&137). There is no reason why these channels are on analog and digital.
Are they truly on analog or do they require a digital box and it's just mapped to both channel numbers? That's how it is here. They moved CMT, GSN and others, but they are mapped to the new digital channel as well as the old channel.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20975309 Tue, 19 Aug 2008 16:29:42 EDT Re: NEWS - HD channels added to city of Chicago line-up http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20975240 patspub : Comcast of NE/Philadelphia has to start moving analog channels to digital like Chicago did if we expect to see more HD channels like The Game Show Network(57&179) and Hallmark channel(28&137). There is no reason why these channels are on analog and digital.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20975240 Tue, 19 Aug 2008 16:14:13 EDT Re: NEWS - HD channels added to city of Chicago line-up http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20975121 anon : beats rcn hd channel count ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20975121 Tue, 19 Aug 2008 15:47:56 EDT Re: NEWS - HD channels added to city of Chicago line-up http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20975110 anon : Nothing new here in Plainfield. :(]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20975110 Tue, 19 Aug 2008 15:46:13 EDT Re: NEWS - HD channels added to city of Chicago line-up http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20974834 wolves01 : Nothing yet in Crystal Lake.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20974834 Tue, 19 Aug 2008 14:56:02 EDT Re: NEWS - HD channels added to city of Chicago line-up http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20974636 gate1975mlm : Holy Cow!!!!!

Please comcast let me wake up tomorrow morning and see a message on my box that says 15 new HD channels coming soon to Northeast Philly!!!]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20974636 Tue, 19 Aug 2008 14:22:15 EDT Re: NEWS - HD channels added to city of Chicago line-up http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20974302 drchud : coming in fine here on the south side of chicago/oaklawn (60655).
anyone know why on the weather chan HD they do not provide locals on the 8's?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20974302 Tue, 19 Aug 2008 13:21:40 EDT Re: NEWS - HD channels added to city of Chicago line-up http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20973827 anon : They're coming in just fine in the 60618 area code (not sure what they neighborhood is called). NBA TV HD is listed as TEAM for some reason.

As of 10:49 a.m., Hallmark Movies HD doesn't show up on the dedicated HD section of the guide, but it is there on the normal guide. I think that's the first and last time I'll visit the channel, though.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20973827 Tue, 19 Aug 2008 11:50:52 EDT Re: NEWS - HD channels added to city of Chicago line-up http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20973041 Dillz85 : new channels are comimg in fine as of 8:00 am this morning my buddies that live in the oakpark neighborhood of the city confirmed the new hd chnnls are coming in now...]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20973041 Tue, 19 Aug 2008 09:02:25 EDT Re: NEWS - HD channels added to city of Chicago line-up http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20972971 cassini83 : Still nothing in South Bend, IN. We are part of the Chicago market and we share the same channels, however when I checked the lineup for a Chicago address this morning a got a message that there's an upgrade underway but I didn't get that message when I checked with a South Bend or a Schaumburg addresses.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20972971 Tue, 19 Aug 2008 08:41:28 EDT Re: NEWS - HD channels added to city of Chicago line-up http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20972958 jafo1972 : Neither here in the West Loop.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20972958 Tue, 19 Aug 2008 08:37:40 EDT Re: NEWS - HD channels added to city of Chicago line-up http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20972847 FSugino : Anyone in the city have the new stations yet? Nothing new out here in Schaumburg.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20972847 Tue, 19 Aug 2008 07:47:24 EDT Re: NEWS - HD channels added to city of Chicago line-up http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20972428 FifthE1ement : Damn! South Florida takes forever for updates so we'll be in for the long run. Hell we're still using a 4 year old guide version for our moto boxes!
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I was actually in the process of looking for a new provider, Dish Network was looking REALLY good. But FX, Bravo, WE, Fuse and Encore will help keep me there.

..for a minute, until the quality goes in the toilet. ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20966459 Sun, 17 Aug 2008 23:13:42 EDT Re: NEWS - HD channels added to city of Chicago line-up http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20960056 jafo1972 : Is the 8/19/08 date locked? I'm so excited!!!]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20960056 Sat, 16 Aug 2008 13:00:33 EDT Re: NEWS - HD channels added to city of Chicago line-up http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20953604 Dillz85 :
said by Spiderman865 See Profile :

Any word if theses HD adds will make to the suburban systems also?
As far as I can tell this is for people whose account number starts with 87983XXXXXXXXXXX I cant say for sure as of right now if 87982XXXXXXXXXXX and 87981xxxxxxxxx will get the lineup. When I hear about it, ill post...

Sorry :huh:]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20953604 Fri, 15 Aug 2008 00:24:19 EDT Re: NEWS - HD channels added to city of Chicago line-up http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20953513 neil0311 :
said by Dillz85 See Profile :

On August 19 Comcast will launch 15 HD channels in the city of Chicago.
OMG...and the driver behind this is the elimination of analogs...correct?

I continue to believe that if you offer these kinds of lineups to people, Comcast will attract or retain profitable HD customers. The revenue will be much more over time than what they get from disgruntled basic subscribers with their analog sets. Where are the analog holdouts going to go? Answer....nowhere, but the HD subscriber can take their money to several providers. ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20953513 Thu, 14 Aug 2008 23:57:49 EDT Re: NEWS - HD channels added to city of Chicago line-up http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20953480 ryanmcv :
said by Spiderman865 See Profile :

Any word if theses HD adds will make to the suburban systems also?
I'm wondering this as well... Does this apply to Chicago suburbs?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20953480 Thu, 14 Aug 2008 23:50:27 EDT Re: NEWS - HD channels added to city of Chicago line-up http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20953423 keithbart : Dillz85, Have you heard any rumors of Comcast adding
ESPNU to their lineup?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20953423 Thu, 14 Aug 2008 23:31:25 EDT Re: NEWS - HD channels added to city of Chicago line-up http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20952872 markofmayhem : 'Bout time Chicago gets HD! You guys have been all digital for almost a year now, haven't you? Well, Comcast's definition of all digital... first 20-24 analog.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20952872 Thu, 14 Aug 2008 21:39:55 EDT Re: NEWS - HD channels added to city of Chicago line-up http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20952703 Spiderman865 : Any word if theses HD adds will make to the suburban systems also?
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Who?...Me?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20952703 Thu, 14 Aug 2008 20:56:12 EDT Re: NEWS - HD channels added to city of Chicago line-up http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20952546 Mgsports : Does this include like Winfield,Lombard and so on?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20952546 Thu, 14 Aug 2008 20:17:07 EDT Re: NEWS - HD channels added to city of Chicago line-up http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20952528 jafo1972 : That's awesome!!! If only they could organize their channel lineup in a more comprehensive way. All HD Channels gathered together with no SD channels in between and also organizing the channels per theme. The Comcast Chicago lineup is too disorganized!!!]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20952528 Thu, 14 Aug 2008 20:11:46 EDT Re: NEWS - HD channels added to city of Chicago line-up http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20952453 Dillz85 :
said by cypherstream See Profile :

Contagious , as in spreads like wildfire...

I would LOVE to have that kind of announcement here!
Ohhh lol I was like, huh?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20952453 Thu, 14 Aug 2008 19:55:53 EDT Re: NEWS - HD channels added to city of Chicago line-up http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20952271 sansri88 : Not here they're not.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20952271 Thu, 14 Aug 2008 19:20:11 EDT Re: NEWS - HD channels added to city of Chicago line-up http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20952235 Hound : Comcast is listening.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20952235 Thu, 14 Aug 2008 19:13:51 EDT Re: NEWS - HD channels added to city of Chicago line-up http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20952150 cypherstream : Contagious , as in spreads like wildfire...

I would LOVE to have that kind of announcement here!]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20952150 Thu, 14 Aug 2008 18:56:46 EDT Re: NEWS - HD channels added to city of Chicago line-up http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20952124 Dillz85 :
said by keithbart See Profile :

Dillz, How did you find out about this? Do you have a link? Thanks.
Internal Communicae ;)]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20952124 Thu, 14 Aug 2008 18:51:28 EDT Re: NEWS - HD channels added to city of Chicago line-up http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20952121 keithbart : Dillz, How did you find out about this? Do you have a link? Thanks.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20952121 Thu, 14 Aug 2008 18:50:13 EDT Re: NEWS - HD channels added to city of Chicago line-up http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20952118 sansri88 : Hot damn.

And as usual nothing here.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20952118 Thu, 14 Aug 2008 18:48:36 EDT Re: NEWS - HD channels added to city of Chicago line-up http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20952117 Dillz85 : I dont follow... :huh:]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20952117 Thu, 14 Aug 2008 18:48:34 EDT Re: NEWS - HD channels added to city of Chicago line-up http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20952094 cypherstream : Holy S#$%!

Please say that kind of generosity will be contagious. ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20952094 Thu, 14 Aug 2008 18:43:07 EDT NEWS - HD channels added to city of Chicago line-up http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20952045 Dillz85 : //NEWSWIRE ;)
//AUG 14, 2008

On August 19 Comcast will launch 15 HD channels in the city of Chicago.

In addition to the Big Ten Network HD, this bumps the city of Chicago from 38 current HD channels to a total of 54 HD channels, beating U-Verse which only offers a total of 49 HD channels at this time.

The new channels include: Weather Channel HD on Digital HD Channel 270 which is a simulcast of the nationwide weather channel feed; FX HD on channel 267; Fox News Channel HD on Ch. 265; Bravo HD Ch. 278; CNBC HD on Ch. 266; and QVC HD on Channel 282. These will all require subscription to Digital Starter.

We also are launching Independent Film Channel HD on Ch. 280; WE HD on Ch. 281; Fuse HD on Ch. 279; Encore HD on Ch. 263; and Fox Business Network on Ch. 264.

Customers will need a subscription to Digital Classic.

We are also launching four HD channels on our Sports Entertainment Package including: NBA TV HD on Ch. 235; NHL Network HD on Ch. 234; Hallmark Movie Channel HD on 227 and Speed Channel HD on 237.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20952045 Thu, 14 Aug 2008 18:31:08 EDT