Re: hd updates for the Reading, Pa area in Comcast Cable TV http://www.dslreports.com/forum/r21786247 en Tue, 09 Feb 2010 20:59:58 EDT Tue, 09 Feb 2010 20:59:58 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23776523 ComcastTech : I remember. But that has since changed]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23776523 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 08:42:48 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23776063 motorola870 : he might have meant getting shipments in to the reading office to deploy.

could this help ;)]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23776063 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 03:43:11 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23773905 ryan21 : damn I did the online chat to fix my order and i still get the processing message when I log in to check. Wish they could clear this up.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23773905 Mon, 08 Feb 2010 17:25:37 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23773495 Pullo :
said by ComcastTech See Profile :

Dtas will ship around feb. 8th
You said it back on Jan 17th (page 42)]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23773495 Mon, 08 Feb 2010 16:08:36 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23773375 ComcastTech :
said by ryan21 See Profile :

DTA's ship today I believe
. They have been shipping for weeks
, unless you were talking about yours]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23773375 Mon, 08 Feb 2010 15:45:53 EDT Re: DTA's http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23772956 Pullo : Some outside company fulfillment house probably doing the shipping,UPS tracking details.

READING, PA, US 01/29/2010 5:53 P.M. DELIVERY
01/29/2010 7:09 A.M. OUT FOR DELIVERY
01/29/2010 5:23 A.M. DESTINATION SCAN
01/29/2010 5:10 A.M. ARRIVAL SCAN
HORSHAM, PA, US 01/29/2010 3:42 A.M. DEPARTURE SCAN
HORSHAM, PA, US 01/28/2010 7:54 P.M. ARRIVAL SCAN
BETHLEHEM, PA, US 01/28/2010 6:42 P.M. DEPARTURE SCAN
01/28/2010 5:23 P.M. ORIGIN SCAN
US 01/28/2010 5:59 P.M. BILLING INFORMATION RECEIVED ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23772956 Mon, 08 Feb 2010 14:38:22 EDT Re: DTA's http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23772723 anon : I do not think Comcast is in Bethlehem, but they Probably got a DTA box from Philadelphia using the US Post office, sent it to Bethlehem, where UPS sends it out from there to you, since i believe UPS does have a small hub there!!! UPS shipping labels are concisely placed on top of each other so you only see the last part of the Journey, but still give you chance to look up the complete shipping Process though their Website, and then if you need to sent it back then you just place the Shipping back label on top of the Existing one, it really is a simple process once you know how to use UPS!!!!!!]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23772723 Mon, 08 Feb 2010 14:27:45 EDT Re: DTA's http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23772649 cypherstream : What the hell are they doing in Bethlehem? That's RCN and Service Electric Lehigh Valley. ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23772649 Mon, 08 Feb 2010 13:47:57 EDT Re: DTA's http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23772472 ryan21 : I'm still getting the processing message when I log into check the order status, I guess I should just call them.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23772472 Mon, 08 Feb 2010 13:16:26 EDT DTA's http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23772437 Pullo : I got mine on Jan 29,I did call and bug Comcast about them and they showed up 3 days later.Mine were shipped from Bethlehem va UPS.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23772437 Mon, 08 Feb 2010 13:07:52 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23772242 ryan21 : DTA's ship today I believe]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23772242 Mon, 08 Feb 2010 12:29:09 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23768505 Pullo : Limited basic TV is $12.90/month.There is a package of Digital Starter TV and Performance Internet (6/1) for $70/month for 6 months.Internet speeds test very fast around here(see pages 39&40 of this thread).

I have performance internet and a Roku box for Netflix and never had any problems.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23768505 Sun, 07 Feb 2010 13:54:54 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23768170 ComcastTech : haha i bet, you won't be living far from me]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23768170 Sun, 07 Feb 2010 12:22:38 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23768016 pete25 : Great, will do, thanks!

edit: Drat, they're telling me the max I can get on Van Reed Road in Wyomissing is 8 megs down 1 up for $52 with basic cable for $9. Moving from FIOS in Chester County is going to be tough :(]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23768016 Sun, 07 Feb 2010 11:40:48 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23768011 ComcastTech : well Docsis 3.0 isn't deployed yet, so the best thing to do is to call the 1800 number, because they can actually give you a better package over the phone than on the internet.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23768011 Sun, 07 Feb 2010 11:39:00 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23767865 pete25 : Yeah, I'm actually planning on using primarily Netflix and Boxee for my TV. I'm really just interested in the fastest affordable Internet package along with basic TV service. I've had a hard time finding information on the basic/cheapest TV package on the Comcast website. ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23767865 Sun, 07 Feb 2010 11:03:10 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23767837 ComcastTech : Well with Docsis 3 you don't really need those high speeds unless you plan on doing lots of downloading/uploading. With the basic TV package it would depend on what you like to watch.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23767837 Sun, 07 Feb 2010 10:53:34 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23767630 pete25 : Hi guys, moving to Reading in about a month. I'm looking to get the cheapest TV plan that I can combined with one of the faster tiers of internet. What's the best way to proceed in light of the coming upgrades? Do I get the most basic service and then upgrade once DOCSIS 3 rolls out? Or do I go with a solid mid-tier plan and then upgrade? Planning on talking to Comcast later this afternoon, but I'd like to be educated a bit on the topic beforehand.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23767630 Sun, 07 Feb 2010 09:32:56 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23762699 ComcastTech : Haha no that's not changing. It's still on schedule for the digital transition.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23762699 Fri, 05 Feb 2010 22:20:42 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23762590 love2bowl300 :
said by ComcastTech See Profile :

Well..... About that......it's ready but the date got pushed....
LOL well there's a shock! I'm already figuring on the Digital Upgrade to be completed and all of the new HD to be added by September. I figure with the crappy weather we've been having this winter I got to expect at least one delay. Hey think negative and be pleasantly surprised in June is my motto LOL.
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said by ComcastTech See Profile :

Berks County...

Dec - Digital packages rearranged for All Digital Transition (rate codes).
Jan - Channels get de-scrambled. Notices go out for DTA's.
Feb - Docsis 3.0 25 and 50 mb tiers introduced. Existing CHSI customers get double the speed...free. DTA's available for pickup at local office or order through comcast.com and have shipped. DTA's are free...first 3. Any additional is $1.99/month.
Mar 27 - First Analog cut (20)
April - First bulk HD additions
May 30 - Second cut (rest of standard, 2-27 left on basic tier)
June - second addition of HD lineup... 98 HD channels total after transition.

Channels will get scrambled again, so on so forth.

All you had to do was ask.
Any hint when this month for DOCSIS 3 and speed doubling? Got my DTA's last week,a little disappointed that they don't tune Biography,History International,Style and Sprout even though they are part of Expanded Basic.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23760473 Fri, 05 Feb 2010 14:45:37 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23760181 ComcastTech : We are issuing docsis 3 equipment even though it's not deployed]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23760181 Fri, 05 Feb 2010 13:57:52 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23758348 Comcast Guy : 60 day notice.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23758348 Fri, 05 Feb 2010 08:37:21 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23741886 ComcastTech : yea working in the cold isn't always fun. april will be the first addition of hd content, then june the rest will load on.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23741886 Tue, 02 Feb 2010 11:18:07 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23739861 cypherstream : I think it's something like 10 HD adds after the first cut, then the rest after the second cut. So when were out driving around with the sunroof open / top down (whatever you have) we will finally be up to date. I can wait, not only for that but to get out of winter. I can stand this cold weather.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23739861 Mon, 01 Feb 2010 23:13:22 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23739771 pennstatejim :
said by ComcastTech See Profile :

3/30 is the first and 5/27 is the second.
And we should expect HD adds shortly after the second cut??]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23739771 Mon, 01 Feb 2010 22:54:11 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23739341 ComcastTech : 3/30 is the first and 5/27 is the second. ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23739341 Mon, 01 Feb 2010 21:33:06 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23738097 love2bowl300 :
said by js3353 :

thanks, 60 day notice came to shillington today.
sez network enhancement begins 3/30/2010
Got mine today as well.
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said by js3353 :

thanks, 60 day notice came to shillington today.
sez network enhancement begins 3/30/2010
Same here. ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23737807 Mon, 01 Feb 2010 17:14:13 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23737672 anon : thanks, 60 day notice came to shillington today.
sez network enhancement begins 3/30/2010]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23737672 Mon, 01 Feb 2010 17:00:02 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23736548 The Q :
said by js3353 :

Comcast Reading gave me a RNG110 box and there has been no
guide update for my box.
was in Reading and saw the new guide Through a motorola box though. Bad box or RNG110 didn't get new version yet ?
The RNG 110 set top is a Pace set top. A28 code is not yet available for the Pace set tops. Should be coming soon.... ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23736548 Mon, 01 Feb 2010 13:51:48 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23736236 anon : Comcast Reading gave me a RNG110 box and there has been no
guide update for my box.
was in Reading and saw the new guide Through a motorola box though. Bad box or RNG110 didn't get new version yet ? ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23736236 Mon, 01 Feb 2010 13:03:19 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23733072 ComcastTech : for new plant not existing. ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23733072 Sun, 31 Jan 2010 18:17:09 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23724738 cypherstream : PON is not a big waste of money really. Sure at first there's huge costs to overhaul the entire plant to the home.

But think of this...
Not so much 'active' equipment requiring maintenance and power. No amps, line extenders, power supplies & batteries, nodes...

No power supplies? Wow, less money spent to the power company!

Only pay per subscriber. Pass 20 homes but only 10 sign up for service? Well you only need the ONT's for those 10 subscribers. Invest in the network as subscribers invest in it.

Maintenance will be much different. No more driving around looking for egress. No more flyovers. No more rideouts.

Over a period of 10 years, I think FTTH surpasses HFC in plant powering alone.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23724738 Fri, 29 Jan 2010 17:36:13 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23724667 ComcastTech : Haha I'm not saying anything, I've never seen FIOS up close and personal so I couldn't say. If I thought it was better I'd gladly admit it. The only negative thing I have is running fiber to the home is the biggest waste of money ever.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23724667 Fri, 29 Jan 2010 17:22:24 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23724383 anon : I love how Comcasttech doesn't refute my claim that FiOsTv is better.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23724383 Fri, 29 Jan 2010 16:42:53 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23717535 ComcastTech : My brother lives there and went with comcast just because it was cheaper. Their digital transition started last year that's why they have more content.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23717535 Thu, 28 Jan 2010 12:57:09 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23708327 anon : I might be moving to West Chester from Shillington in the coming months. Not only does Comcast have 90 HD channels there but FiOsTv is also available. Cannot be a coincidence that both of these things exist in the same place. I don't know which one I would choose, Comcast is cheaper, FiOs is better.

As much as I would like to Comcast wither and die as it is superseded by superior technology, I would prefer the competition.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23708327 Tue, 26 Jan 2010 21:24:06 EDT DTA channels in Reading/Hamburg http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23680102 Pullo : Hooked up DTA's for my aunt who lives in Shoemakersville,they receive 2-99 plus:

101 Weatherscan
103 Bloomberg
104 CSPAN 2
105 CSPAN 3
119 Lifetime Movie
123 Oxygen
146 CMT
157 Hallmark Movie
163 Logo
169 TCM
177 History
179 GSN
184 Jewelry TV
249 Universal sports
250 This
283 Shop NBC
287 DAYSTAR
291 EWTN
728 Outdoor

I think I wrote down all the channels but I was a little pressed for time.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23680102 Thu, 21 Jan 2010 13:49:37 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23680024 ComcastTech : Only time I watched it was when that small girl got punched in the face.

4 digit support should be interesting. We should focus on filling the gaps first haha.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23680024 Thu, 21 Jan 2010 13:37:22 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23678970 Comcast Guy :
said by ComcastTech See Profile :

My girlfriend loves that dumb jersey shore show. I'm a fan of the office and house.
I have to admit, I am addicted to Jersey Shore as well.

Here's a new guide tidbit I missed:

4-Digit Channel Support: The range of supported channels shall be expanded from 1-999 to 1-4095.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23678970 Thu, 21 Jan 2010 11:16:37 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23678170 ComcastTech : My girlfriend loves that dumb jersey shore show. I'm a fan of the office and house.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23678170 Thu, 21 Jan 2010 09:21:11 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23677933 cypherstream : LOL. Most of that stuff is the wife's. Though I make a point to watch The Office, Grey's Anatomy, American Chopper, House, and a few others not listed on there.

I watch some of her stuff when she has it on (not all of it), but if I didn't see some of her shows, I wouldn't be upset.
:)]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23677933 Thu, 21 Jan 2010 08:29:06 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23677904 JeepMatt : Jersey Shore - great show! :p]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23677904 Thu, 21 Jan 2010 08:15:54 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23677801 cypherstream :
said by JeepMatt See Profile :

said by cypherstream See Profile :

There does not seem to be a way to view current DVR hard drive space percentage or delete recordings from the web, unfortunately.

Cypher - FIOS offers this - so i'm sure Comcast is working on adding that functionality. I'm impressed by the look of the screen shots you took - glad to see them improving!
Here are some shots of the web portion. One anomaly is the "Channel" pull down will fall into the second grid item in Google Chrome and Firefox 3.5.7. Not sure about IE 8 or Safari.

That's the extent of what's available currently. Set and cancel recordings and series. View recordings currently set (it goes up to Mon, Feb 1 as of today), and change series priorities. There is a third tab on the My DVR manager screen that only shows up if you have more than one DVR on the account. It's a screen where you can name the DVR's ie) "Living Room", "Bedroom". I'm not paying an excess of $25/month for another DVR to try it though! One is enough!

Hopefully they keep building upon this. It does say "Beta" so that's an indication that it's not feature complete.

Would love to see access to settings, parental controls, favorites lists, and a way to move those settings between set tops. IE) Copy favorites from one box to another. And of course the ability to delete stuff of the DVR and have a gauge showing how much free space is available.

I'm sure over time this stuff will eventually make it's way into the product. As of now, it is useful to find and set recordings with the power of the web search engine and quickness / screen resolution of a high speed internet / pc monitor.

They do recommend setting recordings 30 minutes ahead of time in order for the DVR to synchronize in time to pick up the change. If you are too close, you will see a yellow exclamation mark that warns you that the DVR may not record the program because there is not enough time to synchronize it with the web server.

The DCX3400 DOCSIS modem is still off. This all comes over the measly 2.048mbps OOB pipe that everything else comes over (guide data, authorizations, channel maps, firmware, caller ID messages, etc...) so the 30+ minutes of sync time is understandable. I'm sure in the future going to DSG (DOCSIS Set Top Gateway) will provide a much bigger pipe for more advanced 2-way communication and richer guide experiences. I really think that's the limiting factor here with the current guide. Fios has a lot of niche web, multimedia content and interactivity over their luxurious MoCA pipe. Even if there's a memory limitation with graphics, certain images and elements can be cached from a server, and a big pipe would be required. The DVR's FIOS use are not that different from Comcast (besides the QAM/IP MOCA firmware and tuner). Once they get the two way client/server model down with DSG, I think major guide improvements (including look and feel) over these basic functionalities will be possible. The DVR's are like thin-client computers. A Citrix-like server environment has already been demo'd where you can plug in a USB controller to the DVR and play games just like on an XBOX360. Because the server farm does all the processing and rendering. It was a proof of concept, no idea the realistic implications of that system in modern day Comcast networks.
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said by cypherstream See Profile :

There does not seem to be a way to view current DVR hard drive space percentage or delete recordings from the web, unfortunately.

Cypher - FIOS offers this - so i'm sure Comcast is working on adding that functionality. I'm impressed by the look of the screen shots you took - glad to see them improving!
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When stopping or deleting a recording, a small box appears at the very top center behind the text "One Moment Please" to indicate processing a command.

When a recording is done, the big box still comes up in the middle of the screen that says "Your recording is finished", but it does not hang out there nearly as long as it used to. I'd rather be able to turn this off completely (I can see when a recording is finished when the LED on the box changes). But since it's not up there for nearly as long, I didn't find myself reaching for the remote to hit "exit".

The transport control has yet to say "To be announced" when messing with DVR playback from either saved shows or the buffer. I think they fixed this (so far!)

The text next to VOD titles on demand which state how long the title is available to has moved a little to the left.

The screen saver now correctly blanks out the pillarbar area's of the screen to save plasma screen wear and tear.

Search now accepts more than 5 characters (on DVR's).

DVR history shows recordings from 1/13, which surprises me because A28 was just loaded on 1/20.

Web DVR programming appears to be working. Took a few hours for it to fully populate the upcoming recordings. There does not seem to be a way to view current DVR hard drive space percentage or delete recordings from the web, unfortunately.

So far no graphical glitches, tuner mishaps, odd DVR recording issues, or anything negative. I'll find more over time of course!

Caller ID to TV is not working yet. I toggled it off and on again, so we'll see if it works tomorrow. ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23677127 Thu, 21 Jan 2010 00:12:36 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23676599 jjv124 : According to info on the forums at comcast, they are saying early Feb for the upgrade and it should include rdvr on it, as that's what's keeping their testing running long.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23676599 Wed, 20 Jan 2010 22:12:37 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23676569 sansri88 : CC should just update the current iphone app they have...its a pretty cool one.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23676569 Wed, 20 Jan 2010 22:06:33 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23676542 Chad473 : yeah, well aware of the different colors. gotta love some of the really hideous ones. just meant that now that we have the functionality, an HD guide would be nice. ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23676542 Wed, 20 Jan 2010 22:01:43 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23676173 ComcastTech : No the whole guide needs a makeover]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23676173 Wed, 20 Jan 2010 20:54:28 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23675823 anon : hey chad473 if you want to just change colors just go into Setup from the Main Menu and go to Guide Colors Setup and you will have 15 different selections to choose from at least where i am right now!!!]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23675823 Wed, 20 Jan 2010 19:56:15 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23675811 scanpa : we also now need a blackberry and iphone comcast mydvr app!]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23675811 Wed, 20 Jan 2010 19:45:59 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23675752 Chad473 : recording I set at the office today worked like a charm. the previously mentioned vod transport controls and the jump back on ff are two excellent additions as well. one of the better updates we've had in awhile..now they just need to slap a new paint job on this guide :)]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23675752 Wed, 20 Jan 2010 19:33:18 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23675282 anon :
said by roddy3530 :

I was told that, with the upgrade, that most of the HD channels in the 200's would be removed.
Good luck waiting for that. We've been done here in Chester County since October and as if 2 minutes ago, they are still there in the 200s.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23675282 Wed, 20 Jan 2010 18:02:18 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23674663 Comcast Guy : I am LOVING it. My (insert other provider here) DVR does the "jump back" and I always thought it was a great feature.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23674663 Wed, 20 Jan 2010 16:25:56 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23674619 cypherstream :
said by Comcast Guy See Profile :

Best DVR feature so far: they FINALLY programmed it to jump back a few seconds when you hit "Play" after fast-forwarding and rewinding! Woo hoo!!
I always use a bunch of 30 sec skips and then a 15 sec rew if I overshoot that. Never really had to FF/Rew on DVR content, unless trying to get really far ahead of a long recording.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23674619 Wed, 20 Jan 2010 16:19:58 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23674155 Comcast Guy : Best DVR feature so far: they FINALLY programmed it to jump back a few seconds when you hit "Play" after fast-forwarding and rewinding! Woo hoo!!]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23674155 Wed, 20 Jan 2010 15:06:18 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23673649 ComcastTech : Yea the cleanup thing is easier. My favorite thing is the VOD FF and Rew when watching a movie is responsive instead of hitting FF then play and then 15 secs later it plays lol. Hopefully they do update the iPhone app.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23673649 Wed, 20 Jan 2010 13:43:17 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23672982 Chad473 : yeah, the little I played around with it this morning..it looks great. functionality is definitely improved. search looks far better than what we had before. I started syncing the mydvr stuff and scheduled something for this afternoon...seems like everything is set so we'll see if it's there when I get home. Hopefully they update the iphone app soon to include the remote scheduling.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23672982 Wed, 20 Jan 2010 12:16:49 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23672900 Comcast Guy : The new search functions are fantastic. I just did a keyword search for "beer" and set up recordings for the next 3 weeks!

"DVR Cleanup" is definitely a huge addition as well. Nice!]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23672900 Wed, 20 Jan 2010 12:06:27 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23672169 ComcastTech : Haha there ya go.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23672169 Wed, 20 Jan 2010 10:10:27 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23672014 cypherstream : Looks like mydvr is activated for me too. I don't see where to manage current series recordings though. I do see the schedule recording icon on programming though.

Edit: figured it out.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23672014 Wed, 20 Jan 2010 09:43:05 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23671959 nerdburg : The HDs in the 200s with be gone after the digital transition - not the guide update.
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Seems pretty good! Went to »www.comcast.net/mydvr and activated the web portion. Site says:

myDVR Manager will be available to use at Comcast.net TV Listings after it syncs with your DVR. Please allow up to 24 hours to complete.

You know what they FINALLY fixed? When on an HD Channel, if the screen saver comes on, they blank out the side pillars. FINALLY!

Search & Record loads quickly too.
The DVR History file holds 28 days of prior recordings to prevent duplicate recordings.

Like on the DCT-700, the video glitches when starting VOD content or exiting a free preview no longer happen on the guide graphics. VOD controls seem slightly more responsive.

Overall everything seems great so far. Will post more real life experiences over time.
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CSNHD is mislabeled as INHD2 on 200 and 847.

DTA's are available in the Hamburg office,my aunt picked 2 up at lunch and I'll run up to her house and hook them up tonight.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23667372 Tue, 19 Jan 2010 13:02:51 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23667104 ryan21 : no new guide on my DCT6412]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23667104 Tue, 19 Jan 2010 12:21:27 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23666378 cypherstream : I LOVE Three Sheets!!!! I wish they could get that On Demand in HD!]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23666378 Tue, 19 Jan 2010 10:24:47 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23665860 Comcast Guy : Ha ha...Comcast Sports Philly is now INHD2. Maybe they can bring back Three Sheets from FLN!]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23665860 Tue, 19 Jan 2010 09:05:47 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23665488 cypherstream : A28 guide and firmware 3.38 was rolled out to my DCT-700 overnight. Unfortinately the DCX3400 remains unchanged.

On the DCT-700, VOD now will play without the screen going inverted.

Guide channel names are centered next to the number on the left side.

Music choice has descriptions in the flip bar when changing those channels.

VOD playback now recognizes the 30-sec skip (shows a NO symbol), and does 5 minute skips forward/backward with page buttons. You still cannot get info on VOD with the info button or browse through the guide or change settings. You can only do that on Passport.

I did not see keyword search on the DCT-700. The ITV button is also gone, but the caller ID client is on the box (MACGclnt).

Performance seems a little better. There is a channel in the 850's labeled INHD2. Not sure what that's about. INHD1&2 merged and became Mojo years ago. Then eventually Mojo kicked the bucket. That goes way back.

The "Smart Bar" is different. The "On Demand" link on Ch 3 was placed inside the bar to the left, rather than extended above the info bar.

Not that these improvements do anything crazy for the DCT-700. Overall it seems a little snappier, but the majority of A28 is DVR features. The DVR still runs on A25 as of right now, so its pretty useless.
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said by roddy3530 :

Hey ComcastTech,

When they start adding more HD channels in Reading, do you have a list of the new additions?
I'll have it, but not until we're closer to the date.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23664982 Tue, 19 Jan 2010 00:36:17 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23664283 ComcastTech : Only a few months away...]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23664283 Mon, 18 Jan 2010 21:30:56 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23663726 anon : WGN would be nice for baseball season.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23663726 Mon, 18 Jan 2010 19:48:40 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23663403 anon :
said by roddy3530 :

Happen to notice some comcast systems in Pa have WGN AMERICA and HD NET while some do not. Will those channels be added to all Pa systems , in particular Berks County ?)
Finally someone asking the same question... almost every system in the country got WGN after the upgrade until it rolled into Chesco and Montco and Berks. Same with the Outdoor Channel HD which, I think, Comcast has a stake in. Those and no premium HDs (except the one for each service). Maybe when they pull all the HDs out of the 200s? Be nice to have WGN for baseball season.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23663403 Mon, 18 Jan 2010 18:44:52 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23663436 cypherstream : I would imagine it's the same as discussed in this thread-> »Probable new HD lineup for SE PA

Oh and the e-mail said guide update Tues between 1am and 6am. So when I get up tomorrow if all went well we should have it, I guess.

Oddly though the set top message says "On 1/20 a guide update was completed".

Although I think the first step was done early this morning, because I swear I had parental controls on TNT SD, USA SD, SyFy SD (to force the woman to watch the HD versions). All the parental controls are gone. I'm pretty sure I put them back on this new box... at least the pin remained set the same.

So not sure when were getting the update... the e-mail makes it sound like all of those new features will be on by the time we get up in the morning.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23663436 Mon, 18 Jan 2010 18:39:53 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23663171 ComcastTech : I used to know a lot of the HD channels that were coming, but never anything on paper, and now I don't remember any to be honest. I'll keep you posted as it gets closer, maybe they will tell us. My DCX has a guide that does what it wants sometimes, then fixes itself.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23663171 Mon, 18 Jan 2010 17:39:56 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23663029 cypherstream : Can't wait for this guide update this week. Hope it goes without a hitch.

Bug in the DCX right now where info/mini-menu/mini-guide won't come up at all, unless you bring up the full screen guide first and quickly exit.

It also prevents the ITV stuff (Caller ID) from appearing upon selecting it.

Sometimes it spazzes out like this and fixes itself later. It's a weird thing!]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23663029 Mon, 18 Jan 2010 17:10:59 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23662790 anon : Hey ComcastTech,

When they start adding more HD channels in Reading, do you have a list of the new additions?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23662790 Mon, 18 Jan 2010 16:48:24 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23661626 anon : Happen to notice some comcast systems in Pa have WGN AMERICA and HD NET while some do not. Will those channels be added to all Pa systems , in particular Berks County ?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23661626 Mon, 18 Jan 2010 12:39:13 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23661557 ComcastTech : haha I have two 360's the white one is a huge paper weight. it works, just dont use it. I have 4 DTA's as it sits now. I'll probably use them today or this week.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23661557 Mon, 18 Jan 2010 12:25:56 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23660936 love2bowl300 : Glad to see I'm not the only one who has a Black 360 Elite my original release Xbox360 just bit the dust. Thanks for letting us know about the February 8th possible shipping date because I was beginning to worry that perhaps my order didn't go through right. It wouldn't be the first time LOL. Wow I knew the DTA's were small but I didn't realize they were that small. I'm glad I don't like big and balky boxes if I don't have to have them.
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That's great. Well any new developments come along that you want to share, I'm all ears!

Have a good one out there!]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23660557 Mon, 18 Jan 2010 08:40:44 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23660484 ComcastTech : I can give them out now. We are doin a mass deployment techwise already]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23660484 Mon, 18 Jan 2010 08:12:22 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23660413 cypherstream : I have the black xbox 360 elite too.

Oh Motorola DTA's should be nice (as far as DTA's go).

Are techs installing these DTA's on new installs now? Or do you guys have to wait till Feb 8th also? They should ship them now to get the region seeded with these things so we can finally move on with it!]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23660413 Mon, 18 Jan 2010 07:25:29 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23660163 motorola870 : any reason why central pa went with motorola instead of pace or thompson for DTA's thats cool I like the motorola DTA 100 it has a similar case design that the DCX3200 air breathing holes atleast.

My system is now deploying Aurora Network nodes.

front view

»maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=···963&z=12

rear view

»maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=···231&z=12

the nodes are 1GHz and support future bandwidth overlays higher than 1GHz

I wish my system would deploy dtas like comcast :)

TWC is going to try SDV in a motorola environment. The 870MHz upgrade they did got us to 55HD.

SDV is not deployed currently what guide they are going to use is up in the air as they want to use dallas as Tru2way test market for motorola with their in house navigator guide.

They just dropped 5 analogs in dec. (still blank)

47 tru TV
50 Style
61 ABC Family
63 CMT
73 Oxygen

DOCSIS 3 is possible since they are using 783MHz,789MHz,795MHz, and 801MHz(possible) for H.S.I. load balancing

they are testing 4 vod barkers on 89 (615MHz) comcast tech can you chime in why a motorola cable system with seachange vod is needing 4 vod barkers that are the same im thinking one for each software version?

Im sorry if this bothers some I just miss my former fellow comcast comrads. :(

I was also seeing if some of this is similar to what CPA is doing for their analog reclaim

now we join current program currently in progress :D]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23660163 Mon, 18 Jan 2010 02:29:09 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23659678 ComcastTech :


]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23659678 Sun, 17 Jan 2010 23:05:24 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23659663 ComcastTech :

]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23659663 Sun, 17 Jan 2010 23:01:57 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23659602 ComcastTech : Dtas will ship around feb. 8th]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23659602 Sun, 17 Jan 2010 22:45:18 EDT Re: Carsonia Ave node? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23653760 ryan21 : On my order info that I printed out it says 3-5 business days but I can't track it on the website. Hopefully they have this figured out soon]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23653760 Sat, 16 Jan 2010 15:14:55 EDT Re: Carsonia Ave node? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23653749 Pullo : That's what I get also,I hope this doesn't turn out to be the debacle that happened 3-4 years ago when they offered 2 free DCT-700's for a year that you could order online or over the phone and then you had to ultimately go to the office to get.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23653749 Sat, 16 Jan 2010 15:12:53 EDT Re: Carsonia Ave node? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23653710 ryan21 : Is anyone else that ordered dta's ordering info saying its still being processed when they go back in to check shipping info? I already ordered them but when I go to check about them its says that my order is still being processed and to check back later]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23653710 Sat, 16 Jan 2010 15:02:39 EDT Re: Carsonia Ave node? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23653616 cypherstream : Yes.

SA 6940 node.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23653616 Sat, 16 Jan 2010 14:40:34 EDT Carsonia Ave node? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23653461 Pullo : Google maps has a street view of Carsonia Ave,is this the pole that your node is on?

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Frequency 723000000 Hz
Signal to Noise Ratio 36 dB
Downstream Modulation QAM256
Network Access Control Object ON
Power Level -1 dBmV

Upstream Value
Channel ID 3
Frequency 33800000 Hz
Ranging Service ID 6871
Symbol Rate 2.560 Msym/s
Power Level 49 dBmV
Upstream Modulation [3] QPSK
[2] 16QAM

Curious to know what it was that went bad.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23653413 Sat, 16 Jan 2010 13:32:53 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23653377 cypherstream : Soke too soon. It's bouncing. Analog tv is pure static, no digitals, mo phone or hsi.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23653377 Sat, 16 Jan 2010 13:20:08 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23653371 anengineer :
...no problem here in Shillington.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23653371 Sat, 16 Jan 2010 13:18:42 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23653357 cypherstream : Had to run to Redners to get a few things (it was PACKED). No one was at the node on carsonia ave by Tom Orth's, so I was going to call it in. Got home and cable returned just a few minutes ago. About an hour outage.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23653357 Sat, 16 Jan 2010 13:16:07 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23653325 anengineer :
...no outages here (and been on for hours)]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23653325 Sat, 16 Jan 2010 13:05:04 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23653242 ryan21 : good here]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23653242 Sat, 16 Jan 2010 12:37:13 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23653236 Pullo : Everything good here in Muhlenberg Twp.Aunt has an HD Triple play upgrade scheduled for this afternoon,going over to watch/help and will ask Tech about DTA's and any thing else they might know about.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23653236 Sat, 16 Jan 2010 12:35:15 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23653193 cypherstream : All 3 Comcast services are currently out. Thought it was just the CMTS, but turned on tv to see the OMP message. Do you guys have service?

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(trusty iPhone ftw)]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23653193 Sat, 16 Jan 2010 12:19:27 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23652978 nerdburg :
said by j jefferson3 :

my area officially last, has i in Pottsville still have no date for DTA's so ComcastTech if your reading this, give us some information please, we in Pottsville are sick and tired of just waiting!!!!
DTAs will be coming to Pottsville in June 2010.
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Anyways you guys will like a28. You can now do remote dvr scheduling and you can go to my dvr manager off the dvr menu than dvr cleanup and then you can go through and check off the boxes of the shows you want to delete and they are deleted. Way easier than before.
One note I haven't been able to use the itv app for hsn or anything else yet. (Don't have comcast for phone right now).

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added more comments, removed about broken itv app. It was bad batteries in remote.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23651995 Fri, 15 Jan 2010 23:49:03 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23650873 anon : yes, to my surprise even us in Pottsville will finally get A28 Guide in Pottsville, the 1st part is on 01/19/2010 and then 2nd part the next day on 01/20/2010, it's about time too!!!

I am also happy that they turn off the encryption temporary on the Old Expanded Basic(soon to be called digital Starter)in Reading and are giving out the DTA's as promised, since they are way behind in Montgomery County (i talk about that in the SE PA thread). And then Lancaster is next on deck, with their DTA's officially on 02/04/2010, which then unfortunately leave me to be sad and to no one surprises that it make my area officially last, has i in Pottsville still have no date for DTA's so ComcastTech if your reading this, give us some information please, we in Pottsville are sick and tired of just waiting!!!!

just the Fact that Pittsburgh areas are now ahead of us is sicking in itself!!

also i also notice cypherstream updated his QAM chart and compared it with that the other areas to see if Reading's Digital Starter would be the same as in other areas, and about 96% (channels available)match the other areas that have digital Starter all Ready!!! there are 4 more that should be unencrypted, (hint there were easy to detect since they were the recent changes)but then again you do have 2 channels unencrypted that are encrypted everywhere else in our area, so i am conflicted to tell you what they are in fear of being corrected(the first one sucks anyway, but that second is good!!!) i let you figure it out for awhile and then i Tell you!!!!!
]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23650873 Fri, 15 Jan 2010 19:02:29 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23650633 cypherstream : Do you have a DTA up and running?

I'd have to say photobucket too.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23650633 Fri, 15 Jan 2010 18:06:42 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23650463 ryan21 : photobucket is pretty easy to use]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23650463 Fri, 15 Jan 2010 17:39:34 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23650456 ComcastTech : I have pics of the packaging for the dta's and pics of the dta itself if anyone wants to see. if so whats a good site to upload to ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23650456 Fri, 15 Jan 2010 17:37:50 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23647218 nerdburg : Pottsville is scheduled for the 20th.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23647218 Fri, 15 Jan 2010 08:48:11 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23645860 cypherstream : Got the guide update e-mail, it's official!
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Love getting unencrypted QAM on my bedroom's TV without a need for a box. Also on my HTPC via Windows Media Center. ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23643094 Thu, 14 Jan 2010 14:04:38 EDT Re: Able to order DTA's now! http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23642333 yhp :
said by sansri88 See Profile :

You won't get charged for the free DTAs at all. No A/O fee
Good news, because there is apparently no configuration under which my DCX3400 can reliably deliver 480i/SD.

My Motorola recordings of C-Span, and programs off local 265 ("Mind2", a digital adjunct to OTA local PBS channel 35, WYBE) all stutter. A solid hour of Comedy Central in HD? No problem. The DTA is going to be one of the shortest-route resolutions I've ever gotten from these people. ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23642333 Thu, 14 Jan 2010 12:11:49 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23642293 love2bowl300 : Just ordered mine and I have a total of five televisions in my house so it is going to cost me about an extra $5.00 a month. Nothing I can do about that though it's what happens when you have three bedrooms a living room and a family room LOL.
--
Life is like a bowl of cherries. Some Sweet, Some Sour, or just the PITS!]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23642293 Thu, 14 Jan 2010 12:05:24 EDT Re: Able to order DTA's now! http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23642250 sansri88 : You won't get charged for the free DTAs at all. No A/O fee]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23642250 Thu, 14 Jan 2010 11:57:19 EDT Re: Able to order DTA's now! http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23642246 yhp : And I've just ordered mine, as well. So in the Center City region, at least, they have kept to their published schedule.

So, we know the hardware is "free". When do we start getting charged for "additional outlet" service? :) ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23642246 Thu, 14 Jan 2010 11:56:46 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23641733 Pullo : Buy a house,have some kids and watch the TV's accumulate to fill the available space. :)

Received an E-Mail reminder about the Guide update on the 19th

"We are pleased to inform you that Comcast is updating your on-screen Digital Cable Guide on Tuesday, January 19, 2010, between the hours of 1:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. This update will improve performance and add new features, but may have a one-time impact on some saved settings of your On-Screen Program Guide."]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23641733 Thu, 14 Jan 2010 10:41:20 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23641645 cypherstream : I don't have any use for a DTA. No ordering here.

I see on SiliconDust it looks like most of the channels are unencrypted now. 161 programs...
»www.silicondust.com/hdhomerun/li···_1446020]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23641645 Thu, 14 Jan 2010 10:27:22 EDT Re: Able to order DTA's now! http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23639315 anon : I just placed my order!!!]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23639315 Wed, 13 Jan 2010 20:54:46 EDT Re: Able to order DTA's now! http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23639310 pennstatejim : Ordered my DTAs! Can't wait!!]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23639310 Wed, 13 Jan 2010 20:52:21 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23639295 pennstatejim : Oh, no panic here, just excitement! haha]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23639295 Wed, 13 Jan 2010 20:49:16 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23638272 ak3883 : Don't forget, you'll get A28 the night AFTER the first update, which clears out stuff and reboots and is essentially a prep to lessen the chance of an error when A28 is installed the next night.

so pennstatejim will see A28 on WEDNESDAY morning, not Tues morning. Don't panic, it will come the next night:)]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23638272 Wed, 13 Jan 2010 17:32:23 EDT Re: Able to order DTA's now! http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23638116 ryan21 : ordered mine as well. Never thought this day would come, lol]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23638116 Wed, 13 Jan 2010 17:04:26 EDT Able to order DTA's now! http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23634466 Pullo : Just used this to order 2 DTA's !

»digitalnow.comcast.com/]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23634466 Wed, 13 Jan 2010 06:59:11 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23634432 anon : I guess the good news is that all the changes we have heard about, are finally coming. It is good to know that we will get more HD channels and faster internet speeds sooner rather than later. :)]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23634432 Wed, 13 Jan 2010 06:45:55 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23633578 cypherstream : That test is highly inaccurate...
It bounces between 7 and 42mbps, but ends up on 46 mbps.
They also think I'm in Kansas, hence the 1200 mile distance listed.


And here's to Denver, their "recommended" test site:


Speedtest.net






Didn't mean to turn it into an HSI thread. The thread really morphed from HD additions, to the entire Reading, PA cable plant, which just recently happened to include CMTS reconfiguration.

Promise, I'm back to guide updates, channel changes and HD adds now!
]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23633578 Tue, 12 Jan 2010 22:39:36 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23633534 pennstatejim : Got a phone call recording tonight to remind me that after 6AM Tuesday January 19th, I will need to reset my parental settings and check my DVR recordings!]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23633534 Tue, 12 Jan 2010 22:28:00 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23633518 scanpa : Here is my comcast speedtest

]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23633518 Tue, 12 Jan 2010 22:25:03 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23633256 MRCUR :
said by Chad473 See Profile :

interesting that speed test looks like it's showing you guys powerboost numbers. doesn't do that for mine..
That's really surprising. Has it always done that? I wonder what Comcast's speedtest would show (speedtest.comcast.net). ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23633256 Tue, 12 Jan 2010 21:33:30 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23632378 ComcastTech :

that's no resets or anything.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23632378 Tue, 12 Jan 2010 18:35:18 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23632229 Chad473 : interesting that speed test looks like it's showing you guys powerboost numbers. doesn't do that for mine..it's pretty close to what I should be getting (6mb service that just got upgraded to 8). Upload is looking like there's some powerboost going on though.

]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23632229 Tue, 12 Jan 2010 18:06:31 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23632159 MRCUR : I've had a new IP for about a month or so, and it puts me in the wrong location. Downstream speeds are much better (getting ~3MB/s PB, ~2MB/s sustained), upload is about the same. Latency definitely shot up though - used be be under 20ms, now around 60ms.

Also, the DSLR homepage doesn't get that I'm on Comcast anymore - says no valid RDNS data on the speedtest page. I've talked to a few Comcast reps about this and they're "working on it".



]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23632159 Tue, 12 Jan 2010 17:52:13 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23632092 anon : I'm in Lebanon, here's what I got with my test....

]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23632092 Tue, 12 Jan 2010 17:37:13 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23632003 cypherstream : They rebooted Lebanon too?

Thought this was only in the Reading site.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23632003 Tue, 12 Jan 2010 17:22:32 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23631928 scanpa :
said by cypherstream See Profile :

Nice! When a D3 eMTA is available I may be interested, depending on the price!

Interesting the Upstream at 22 MHz is still 16QAM. Thought 64QAM was needed. But your symbol rate is twice mine, so that should indicate a 6.4 MHz wide channel.

22 MHz is pretty low, glad to see a good connection to it.
Just tested mine. have new IP address after eMTA was re-booted. will look to see what config file is in use.

]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23631928 Tue, 12 Jan 2010 17:07:56 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23631209 anengineer : Rebooted the modem and got a firmware update to "SB6120-1.0.2.3-SCM00-NOSH". Also finally got a config file: "d11_m_sb6120_speedtier_c01.c".

upstream frequency changes after modem reboot
]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23631209 Tue, 12 Jan 2010 15:11:50 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23631138 jjv124 :
said by Pullo See Profile :

If it's a choice of Comcast sending out messages early,a month late,or in most cases not at all, I'll take early.I want to see how they handle communicating DTA availability beyond the one ad that was in the paper.
If it's like the other areas in Central PA you'll get more paper communication, scrolls on the channels that will be lost, messages to set top boxes, and call reminders]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23631138 Tue, 12 Jan 2010 14:57:38 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23630335 cypherstream : Well most likely the people that need DTA's don't have boxes, so a set top message would never reach them!

Yeah the past tense message was pretty funny!]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23630335 Tue, 12 Jan 2010 12:54:59 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23630285 Pullo : If it's a choice of Comcast sending out messages early,a month late,or in most cases not at all, I'll take early.I want to see how they handle communicating DTA availability beyond the one ad that was in the paper.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23630285 Tue, 12 Jan 2010 12:47:23 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23630055 pennstatejim : Red light message this morning said that your guide was changed 1/20/10. Thought it was funny to use a past-tense message before the date, but looks like the changes will be on the 20th!]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23630055 Tue, 12 Jan 2010 12:11:47 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23629737 ComcastTech : 25mb is around $75. And 50 is around $99/mo. Dunno for sure so it's not a quote.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23629737 Tue, 12 Jan 2010 11:16:17 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23628979 cypherstream : Nice! When a D3 eMTA is available I may be interested, depending on the price!

Interesting the Upstream at 22 MHz is still 16QAM. Thought 64QAM was needed. But your symbol rate is twice mine, so that should indicate a 6.4 MHz wide channel.

22 MHz is pretty low, glad to see a good connection to it. ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23628979 Tue, 12 Jan 2010 08:53:46 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23628623 Pullo : This morning speedtest.net puts me back in Pa with good speeds


but Comcast's speedtest still has me in Kansas,IP did not change overnight.
]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23628623 Tue, 12 Jan 2010 05:32:44 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23628558 anengineer : My newly purchased Motorola SB6120 appears to be
correctly connecting to this new DOCSIS 3.0 equipment.
Click for full size
]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23628558 Tue, 12 Jan 2010 04:13:32 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23628285 cypherstream : Service went out from 12:31 to 12:39. Came back online with this test result:

12:41 AM


I'm heading to bed. Test away Comcast.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23628285 Tue, 12 Jan 2010 00:42:31 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23628100 love2bowl300 : Here's mine and the funny part is mine seems to be showing up that I live here in Hamburg though two weeks ago it was showing up that I was in Kansas.


--
Life is like a bowl of cherries. Some Sweet, Some Sour, or just the PITS!]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23628100 Mon, 11 Jan 2010 23:33:33 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23627983 cypherstream : Test to Philly from Wifi laptop running Windows 7 (802.11g)
10:53 pm
]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23627983 Mon, 11 Jan 2010 22:53:46 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23627132 cypherstream : The latency to Philly is higher, about 500ms. It doesn't affect normal bossing though. Traceroutes to google are sub 20ms. I'll try a speedtest another time when things settle a bit.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23627132 Mon, 11 Jan 2010 19:47:52 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23627071 Pullo : Like I posted on the previous page my IP address comes back as being in Kansas also,run a test to Philadelphia and the results should be much better!]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23627071 Mon, 11 Jan 2010 19:34:07 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23626796 cypherstream : Funny, speedtest.net thinks my new IP address puts me in Witchita, KS.

Also latency is much higher. Upstream frequency went up to 33.8 MHz. Most likely to make a little room for a 6.4 MHz 64QAM tdma or sdma upstream for D3 modems around 24 MHz or so.

Downstream is better though...


Upstream took a hit. Used to be in the high 2's.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23626796 Mon, 11 Jan 2010 18:41:06 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23626644 Pullo : Checked my bill online and the new one was posted.No mention of DTA's but this was on it about HD Triple Plays,is this something to do with the rumored Triple Play 4.0?

"The following packages are no longer available for new
subscription effective February 15, 2010 - HD Starter
Triple Play, HD Preferred Triple Play, HD Plus Triple Play
and HD Premier Triple Play."

Also my bill went down a whole $.02 because of this:

"Your franchise fee has been changed to match the
amount required by our agreement with your local
franchise authority."]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23626644 Mon, 11 Jan 2010 18:11:13 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23626436 cypherstream : Yikes. Hope they got the CMTS manufacturer involved. Anything crashing on a production network is dicey!

Arris, Motorola, Cisco, whoever it is.

Good to know that some new equipment was put in! There's usually growing pains at first, but then it benefits everyone.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23626436 Mon, 11 Jan 2010 17:27:17 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23626271 ComcastTech : We installed a new CMTS for DOCSIS 3.0 last week and this morning it crashed...but it's back up now. Now were pretty much ready for Docsis 3.0 even though were not launching till next month.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23626271 Mon, 11 Jan 2010 16:58:05 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23626137 cypherstream : Oh yeah my IP went from 71.x.x.x to 98.x.x.x ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23626137 Mon, 11 Jan 2010 16:38:10 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23625588 Pullo : I was good all day but a friend 2 blocks over lost internet and voice but not TV.Somewhat related I'm on my 3rd different IP address in 5 weeks after having the same one for months and a lookup of my current IP address has it registered to comcast but located in Kansas. ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23625588 Mon, 11 Jan 2010 15:16:27 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23625427 cypherstream : I did. I rebooted the router and modem and it came back up.

Is that part of DOCSIS 3.0 work?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23625427 Mon, 11 Jan 2010 14:54:05 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23623832 ComcastTech : Any of you who lost internet/phone through us this morning...our bad.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23623832 Mon, 11 Jan 2010 11:00:49 EDT Re: 1/19/10 A28 or not? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23623358 cypherstream : Yeah they are just changing channel source ID's to conform with Comcast's universal assignments. The source ID's are backend information about each channel so all equipment can find the channel. Like a table of contents per say. All source ID's must be consistent for Comcast's UDB (Universal Database) to function correctly. UDB will be used by MyDVR web recording and "Watch in HD" functions of the new guide.

I heard our A28 roll-out wasn't until the end of March. I believe the winter Olympics are in Feb. so there will be no type of guide updates allowed during the special event. So it will occur afterwards at the earliest.

I'd love to see it as early as next Thursday -a few days after the source ID change, or maybe even the week of the 25th, but last I heard it was not on the schedule at that point. We'll have to see if any changes were made, but I do not think so.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23623358 Mon, 11 Jan 2010 09:46:46 EDT Re: 1/19/10 A28 or not? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23623042 The Q :
said by Pullo See Profile :

Message on boxes this morning:

"On 1/19/10 a guide update will require you to reset you settings for Parental Control by channel,DVR recordings,and Favorites on up to 24 channels.See channels impacted at »www.comcast.com/guide/"

I take it this is not the full A28 Iguide update but some sort of interim step.
Yes, that appears to be step 1.

Typically, users in this forum have reported that the new A28 guide follows shortly after that first step. ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23623042 Mon, 11 Jan 2010 08:28:35 EDT 1/19/10 A28 or not? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23622750 Pullo : Message on boxes this morning:

"On 1/19/10 a guide update will require you to reset you settings for Parental Control by channel,DVR recordings,and Favorites on up to 24 channels.See channels impacted at »www.comcast.com/guide/"

I take it this is not the full A28 Iguide update but some sort of interim step.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23622750 Mon, 11 Jan 2010 05:14:06 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23601702 spiff : Mondays paper had the notice the we can start getting adapters in Lancaster on or about February 4th.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23601702 Wed, 06 Jan 2010 20:30:49 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23601074 ComcastTech : That's how we roll]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23601074 Wed, 06 Jan 2010 18:46:01 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23600597 anon : How can they unencrypt 2 days after launch? ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23600597 Wed, 06 Jan 2010 17:59:47 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23600417 ComcastTech : The tests were already done. I believe the unencryption is 2 days after the launch.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23600417 Wed, 06 Jan 2010 16:57:28 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23600353 cypherstream : Well they better start unencrypting expanded basic soon. I mean you don't want to miss that and people start getting DTA's that are useless.

Surprised they didn't do it yet. Don't they want to test this stuff with employees first to make sure everything works? I guess that's next week (mon or tues).]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23600353 Wed, 06 Jan 2010 16:48:56 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23599929 ComcastTech : You have to order them. You will be able to order them after Jan. 14 via telephone (1800-comcast) or comcast.com. Their is another website which is geared toward the dta ordering which should appear in your bill when the time comes.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23599929 Wed, 06 Jan 2010 15:42:20 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23598690 pennstatejim :
said by ComcastTech See Profile :

DTA deployment begins Jan. 14th
Must we order DTAs or will the 2 additional automatically sent to us if we have more than 1 outlet?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23598690 Wed, 06 Jan 2010 12:23:48 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23597818 ComcastTech : DTA deployment begins Jan. 14th]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23597818 Wed, 06 Jan 2010 10:23:31 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23596142 cypherstream : No you did! Comcast Guy just gave the official 90 day notice.

90 days will go quick you know. Can't wait. Get out of this shitty cold weather, get into wonderful spring and have something to look forward to with my $210 a month! Like I'm getting better value ya know?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23596142 Tue, 05 Jan 2010 22:41:21 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23595412 ComcastTech :
said by cypherstream See Profile :

Great! Only hear it from you! Not in the paper, not in public notices, not on a Comcast set top message, not in my last bill.

Thanks Comcast Guy! Without you we would be completely blindsided!

Mark, you bet, the guide sucks! Ceton's 4 tuner looks like it will be about $400. Might think about it and use my xbox360's media center for the TV and get another one for the bedroom. Knock a DVR and a second STB off the bill, and enjoy a much more eye pleasing UI.
. Yea since I never gave you any info or anything!!!]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23595412 Tue, 05 Jan 2010 20:26:27 EDT Re: Reading/Hamburg...THIS is your 90-DAY CAVALRY NOTICE! http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23593504 markofmayhem : You guys will have to see if this website:

http://digitalnow.comcast.com/

works for you on Jan. 14.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23593504 Tue, 05 Jan 2010 14:50:42 EDT Reading/Hamburg...THIS is your 90-DAY CAVALRY NOTICE! http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23593443 Pullo : Nothing in the paper or mail today,I figured we will hear something by the 14th because of this last ad.

»/r0/download/1···humb.jpg]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23593443 Tue, 05 Jan 2010 14:42:49 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23593388 markofmayhem :
said by cypherstream See Profile :

Mark, you bet, the guide sucks! Ceton's 4 tuner looks like it will be about $400. Might think about it and use my xbox360's media center for the TV and get another one for the bedroom. Knock a DVR and a second STB off the bill, and enjoy a much more eye pleasing UI.
I know... Jan 7-10 is the international CES, I'm hoping something will be announced. I'm damn close to dropping the cash on a ATI DCT hooked up to a PC that is running Windows 7 HP and able to run all the bells and whistles. MCE is a really refined product from what I remember back in the XP MCE days. But the ATI DCT is still OCUR, with Tru2way on our doorstep, I'm doing my best to excercise patience. I wonder if Boxee will work once the Win 7 HP MCE is unlocked to tune encrypted channels?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23593388 Tue, 05 Jan 2010 14:35:17 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23593252 cypherstream : Great! Only hear it from you! Not in the paper, not in public notices, not on a Comcast set top message, not in my last bill.

Thanks Comcast Guy! Without you we would be completely blindsided!

Mark, you bet, the guide sucks! Ceton's 4 tuner looks like it will be about $400. Might think about it and use my xbox360's media center for the TV and get another one for the bedroom. Knock a DVR and a second STB off the bill, and enjoy a much more eye pleasing UI. ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23593252 Tue, 05 Jan 2010 14:14:57 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23592877 markofmayhem : Congrats!

Damn Cypher, soon you will only be left with the guide to complain about ;)]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23592877 Tue, 05 Jan 2010 13:18:03 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23592786 Comcast Guy : Reading/Hamburg...THIS is your 90-DAY CAVALRY NOTICE!]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23592786 Tue, 05 Jan 2010 13:07:48 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23554137 pennstatejim :
said by Pullo See Profile :

Coincidence that two religious channels(Daystar and EWTN) are next to two horse racing channels (HRTV and TVG)?

You can place a bet,watch the race and jump over for a quick prayer. :)
Actually, I think it's place a bet, jump over for a quick prayer and then watch the race! :)]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23554137 Mon, 28 Dec 2009 12:29:39 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23551326 Pullo : Coincidence that two religious channels(Daystar and EWTN) are next to two horse racing channels (HRTV and TVG)?

You can place a bet,watch the race and jump over for a quick prayer. :)]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23551326 Sun, 27 Dec 2009 18:44:32 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23550395 cypherstream : Ch 52 has been renamed to SPNBC, and no longer cycles EWTN programming part time. Let the old people bitching commence. :-)]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23550395 Sun, 27 Dec 2009 13:59:51 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23549676 ComcastTech : all HD's from 193-244, etc will all be deleted and the permanent home in the 800's]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23549676 Sun, 27 Dec 2009 10:25:34 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23548371 cypherstream : I see History HD was mapped to 217. A little late for that. Animal Planet HD seems to be the only "new one" in the 800's. I imagine eventually someday that the HD's in the 193-240's range will be eliminated.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23548371 Sat, 26 Dec 2009 21:46:26 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23547084 ComcastTech : No I won't]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23547084 Sat, 26 Dec 2009 14:22:26 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23545536 mikedz4 : so you have information on the pittsburgh region or not until they add central pa to the three rivers region?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23545536 Fri, 25 Dec 2009 23:45:31 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23545000 ComcastTech : Actually the keystone region is going to be tied with the Pittsburgh side. Also includes a small part of Ohio and west Virginia ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23545000 Fri, 25 Dec 2009 20:29:16 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23542748 mikedz4 :
said by LeftyJR See Profile :

said by ComcastTech See Profile :

I had the dates for every system, i'll get back to you.
I hink he means the CENTRAL PA region only.

Didn't we already discuss Pittsburgh? Wasn't the date 1/26/10?
that is the city itself. The suburbs haven't been announced yet unless i missed it.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23542748 Thu, 24 Dec 2009 23:10:31 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23540859 cypherstream : That makes sense. I always thought the Pottstown system should 'hook up' to our lines and basically be a part of their DMA. Why, because we have all the Philly stations. I'm way more Philly centric than anything in central PA. I go to Philly way more than any other city to the west.

There is a place in Oley, PA where our system hits end of line and Pottstown's system hits end of line, a few blocks down from Berks Career & Technology Center.

You can tell the Pottstown system uses black hardline (vs our system uses silver) and they have different amplifier housings (Newer SA Gear) than ours.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23540859 Thu, 24 Dec 2009 13:55:31 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23540772 Pullo : Is the Keystone region the Philadelphia DMA as defined by Comcast Spotlight or at least the Pennsylvania parts of it?

»www.comcastspotlight.com/www/com···a_ic.pdf

It actually makes sense in that Reading is associated with Philadelphia and not the Harrisburg/Lancaster/Lebanon/York DMA

»www.comcastspotlight.com/www/com···0109.pdf]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23540772 Thu, 24 Dec 2009 13:40:46 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23540734 cypherstream :
said by ComcastTech See Profile :

Next year Berks will become part of the Keystone region
What's the Keystone region?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23540734 Thu, 24 Dec 2009 13:32:25 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23540654 sansri88 : Part of a consolidation effort, similar to the Freedom Region?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23540654 Thu, 24 Dec 2009 13:14:44 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23540586 ComcastTech : Next year Berks will become part of the Keystone region]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23540586 Thu, 24 Dec 2009 13:02:49 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23540259 cypherstream : Yeah Central PA should be these systems:

Elizabethtown
Lancaster
Lebanon
Millersburg
Pottsville
Reading
Harrisburg
Hershey
Dunmore
Nicholson/Newton
Scranton
Towanda
Carlisle
Chambersburg
Gettysburg - Adams 550
Gettysburg - York 550
Gettysburg - York 750
Hanover
York
Huntingdon
Lewistown
Lock Haven
Lykens
Mount Union
Newport
Phillipsburg
Reedsville
State College
Williamsport

If I forgot you, sorry!]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23540259 Thu, 24 Dec 2009 11:53:14 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23539683 ryan21 : How long until they launch a World of More site for Reading?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23539683 Thu, 24 Dec 2009 09:58:33 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23539449 LeftyJR :
said by ComcastTech See Profile :

I had the dates for every system, i'll get back to you.
I hink he means the CENTRAL PA region only.

Didn't we already discuss Pittsburgh? Wasn't the date 1/26/10?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23539449 Thu, 24 Dec 2009 08:36:25 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23539430 JeepMatt : Tech-
Any dates yet for NCC Delaware? Seems to be a real lack of info on Delaware. Thanks!
--
"ONE team - ONE city - ONE dream!!"]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23539430 Thu, 24 Dec 2009 08:29:43 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23538639 mikedz4 : i'm guessing you don't have the dates for western pa?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23538639 Thu, 24 Dec 2009 00:11:42 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23537674 ComcastTech : Lancasters should of started around the 15th]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23537674 Wed, 23 Dec 2009 20:10:34 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23537477 Chad473 : would love the dates for Lancaster if it's not too much trouble.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23537477 Wed, 23 Dec 2009 19:26:42 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23537412 ComcastTech : It's not in my mailbox so I'll have to check my email or check someone elses box. I'll do that tomorrow.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23537412 Wed, 23 Dec 2009 19:07:59 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23537038 jmoz2989 : Scranton, Dunmore and Nicholson too if you please?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23537038 Wed, 23 Dec 2009 16:43:06 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23536280 LeftyJR :
said by ComcastTech See Profile :

I had the dates for every system, i'll get back to you.
If you have Williamsport in there...pass it along!]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23536280 Wed, 23 Dec 2009 14:12:36 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23535691 ComcastTech : I had the dates for every system, i'll get back to you.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23535691 Wed, 23 Dec 2009 12:35:58 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23535687 cypherstream : A lot of it comes over the CRAN via multicast video over fiber. I think it's a SONET ring that connects all of the regional content aggregation sites. Like there's an aggregation site in Lebanon, PA, Newcastle, DE, etc...

We can get the sources from either of the content aggregation sites.

A lot of the info I have is insider stuff, and that source is no longer with the company. So it's flying solo and going off of 1 year old data that I have here.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23535687 Wed, 23 Dec 2009 12:35:45 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23534579 Pullo :
said by j jefferson3 :

Also cypherstream do you know where you can get the Updated list for all of the comcast muxes throughout the Comcast system!!
That's a good question,what is Comcast doing for the world of more HD additions beyond the current HITS QHD streams?

»www.comcastmediacenter.com/hits-···neup.asp

Is Comcast aggregating them at the CMS and sending them out or are there regional sites pulling them of of the individual satellites?

»www.uplinkstation.com/cc/CMC-Titan.html]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23534579 Wed, 23 Dec 2009 09:09:34 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23534143 anon : (Due to me being technically an Anon user here this response may appear to be Posted a lot later during the Overnight hours even those in reality a few Hours actually have been passed when by my Previous Post)

hey cypherstream, guess what appeared in the Pottsville System, Unfortunately it is NOT CNN HD or AMC HD, It's NOT even History or Animal Planet HD Either which we should had back on July 30, 2009 it's Spike HD it is on Now on channel 827 and is encrypted on at 459 MHz which is Equivalent to Analog 63 which is where Style used to be in Pottsville, i know for a Fact that HD Net was put on where Analog Channel 11 used to be, and i believe 2 other HD's had to be moved there, so that A vacant space needed to be made for Docsis 3.0 and since New channels comes in Prepackage Muxes, there has to be 2 more channels coming!!!!!!

it's now 10 minutes Later and it now appears Lifetime HD was added on channel 835 and it encrypted at 459 MHz also, I think from Memory i know the other one that comes with it, but i wait to be sure, Here it is, it is Nick HD on channel 879 and of course by default, it too is encrypted on 459 Mhz. I also noticed they also listed the Duplicated TCN HD on channel 856 too, since that was the one they forgot from last week!!!

there Not the ones that i asked for, but there not that bad either, i think (in theory)some Comcast People (insiders)are hulk hogan fans and want to watch TNA go live for the First time on January 4, 2010, since once again there were not given advance notice for the People in Pottsville, the People here are strange in their selections, they do things for certain reasons even thought they do not Officially tell us why they come up with those certain decisions at least here in Pottsville!!!!

Also cypherstream do you know where you can get the Updated list for all of the comcast muxes throughout the Comcast system!! And Because of your limitations in your Reading/Hamburg system you Probably will not see these on your system when you get up today, but the good News for you (In Reading) is that you have a Very good chance of seeing these in April and a whole lot more!!!! i Also find it funny that these just happen to show up after i emailed Rick again maybe he thinks it is going to make me stop, well guess what it's not (at least not until i get CNN HD--Hey Rick looks it's a Hint buddy:))

So Until i get answers or at least to i get what i want, i will still continue to fight until all of the Surrounding areas get the HD that they deserve!!!!]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23534143 Wed, 23 Dec 2009 05:36:01 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23534054 anon : First of All Congratulations to all the People in Reading/Hamburg who will finally get rid of all that analog, it actually should have happen for them a lot earlier than this, since there Previous attempts of Saving Bandwidth always failed, but of course Comcast's Pecking order always puts the richer area's first and there nothing we can do about that!!!!

Now to ComcastTech
Can anybody yet Please give us a date for When our system (Comcast of Pottsville) will lose our analogs, because i am sick and tired of waiting, i been Patience enough all ready, and to make matter worse (for Me) i have been finding out the dates for Others areas, but NEVER been able to learn the date for MY System and this is Very Upsetting for me!!!

i think we (Pottsville)should go when Reading goes too to be fair, in fact i always wanted us (Pottsville) to go Before Reading, even though i know that is NOT happing, but at least it is HOPE, you can not blame me for at least trying to get things to go faster for us here and i will always continue to email rick so that maybe for once he will actually have the guts to acknowledge that we the People in Pottsville are Important also with out making the Other areas look bad either!!!

So i going to email Rick again and tell him that you can still add HD channels without waiting to move expanding basic channels all at once in two steps off of analog to get more HD channels since even if you take off a few channels off each month it better than doing nothing which is what there doing too much of recently in our area!!!

at least the days of suffering will soon come to an end in Reading!!! So to My fellow supporters in the Reading Area, i can not wait until the days that at least most of the Reading channels will at least go Unencrypted at least Temporary, I can not wait to See cypherstream's chart on that Day!!!!]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23534054 Wed, 23 Dec 2009 05:35:49 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23533874 ComcastTech : You are welcome sir!]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23533874 Wed, 23 Dec 2009 01:27:58 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23533681 cypherstream : Thanks!]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23533681 Wed, 23 Dec 2009 00:04:23 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23533276 ComcastTech : Berks County...

Dec - Digital packages rearranged for All Digital Transition (rate codes).
Jan - Channels get de-scrambled. Notices go out for DTA's.
Feb - Docsis 3.0 25 and 50 mb tiers introduced. Existing CHSI customers get double the speed...free. DTA's available for pickup at local office or order through comcast.com and have shipped. DTA's are free...first 3. Any additional is $1.99/month.
Mar 27 - First Analog cut (20)
April - First bulk HD additions
May 30 - Second cut (rest of standard, 2-27 left on basic tier)
June - second addition of HD lineup... 98 HD channels total after transition.

Channels will get scrambled again, so on so forth.

All you had to do was ask.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23533276 Tue, 22 Dec 2009 22:12:24 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23533202 ComcastTech : It's definately not them. These HD additions aren't gonna start till April after the first cut]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23533202 Tue, 22 Dec 2009 21:55:37 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23524285 cypherstream : ComcastGuy,

Tech Ops is all ready to go with the changes I've suggested... they just have to wait for Marketing to give the OK for channel adds / repo's /etc.. right?

But who in Marketing let the false CNN HD / AMC HD out of the bag? It's on all the channel lineup sites.

Whos doing that stuff? Terry, Dave, Dale, Rich? It's been awhile since I was more involved in that stuff.

Tell em' corp 05818 needs some love too!]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23524285 Mon, 21 Dec 2009 12:08:28 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23524064 Comcast Guy : It was added here as well (Harrisburg Suburban). Channel 897. That one came out of nowhere.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23524064 Mon, 21 Dec 2009 11:32:31 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23522893 cypherstream : Oh that weekly message we've been getting lately regarding "New VOD releases this week" looks like it comes in at 3:00 AM Monday mornings.

Yeah I'm still up... I have some vacation days. Heading to bed now.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23522893 Mon, 21 Dec 2009 03:15:50 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23522832 cypherstream : Your so damn lucky.

There is no HDNet here. No sign of CNN or AMC HD either, even though they are on tvplanner.net and zap2it.

They do need to move DHD Theater to the 3:1 mux on Ch 95, but from what I understand that the current mux comes out of a SEM that is duplicated throughout the region. So changing that SEM prior to hitting the edgeQAMs would affect the entire region who is currently utilizing that multiplex (Internally it's POD-12, goes into sem02 - Multicast IP:239.16.0.12, UDP:30012)

By now though, I would of thought they had PLENTY of time to migrate all of the local systems to the new HD Theater multiplex. It's been available for over a year now! But obviously you guys aren't on it for some odd reason, since you don't have Animal Planet or History HD. Your getting HD Theater off the same SEM we are (which includes Fox Sports Atlantic, Fox Sports Central, Fox Sports Pacific, ShopNBC, National Geopgrapic, NBA TV, Jewelry TV).

And if Reading would pick up CNN and AMC HD like shown on Channels 817 and 889 on Comcast's own TVPlanner.net, something has to happen with Golf HD, because the national 3:1 mux is AMC, Golf, CNN - MUX7 which was launched in Central PA in certain area's.

I have the very OLD plans and WITF was supposed to move in Q4 in Reading (Distant Broadcasters rule), but I guess that's never been announced. Hell, there was a lot of stuff that supposed to happen this year, but those plans all were scrapped.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23522832 Mon, 21 Dec 2009 02:29:41 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23522724 anon : just to let Everyone Know that in Pottsville, HDnet was finally put on our system, and it's the Very first HD Channel that was added to the 800 Range without having it previous on the 200 Range, even though technically it was to be put on channel 230 back in Around March 2009, it is now on channel 897, taking up the spectrum that Channel 11 was on at 201 MHz, but i have no idea where it would show up if it would appear in Reading, the only Place that looks real good there would be QAM 119 at 765 Mhz in Reading but they could be sneaky it take out that duplicated Discovery HD Theater (1080i) at QAM 103 at 669 Mhz or even squash it real Bad on QAM 106 at 687 Mhz or at QAM 110 at 711 Mhz, if they are just plain ass lazy they probably just add it to QAM 26 at 237 Mhz, adding HD channels is a lot harder than just Regular Digital Channels especially in Reading, i can not wait and see how there going to solve this latest test of endurance!!! By the way it also shows up on that Comcast web site Grid as well now!!! now i am Going to bother Rick Again to see why we still do not have History and Animal Planet HD in Pottsville, that we should have had back on July 30, 2009, even though we did then had everything else for that statement and everything else since then!!!! if anything else changes i will let everyone know!!!]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23522724 Mon, 21 Dec 2009 01:38:23 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23518583 ComcastTech : what?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23518583 Sat, 19 Dec 2009 23:59:57 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23516379 ryan21 : WFMZ Hd debuted the Hd graphics during the snowstorm coverage today.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23516379 Sat, 19 Dec 2009 12:57:26 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23503852 LeftyJR : Here in Williamsport, everything is mapped from 800-889 as of this morning...with one exception.

MLB-HD still sits at 252 and hasn't been moved to 859.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23503852 Thu, 17 Dec 2009 07:48:20 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23503646 Pullo : 790 should be WPVI Live Well (LvWel) that is on 245,updated Reading upper level HD list above.

Edit:Looks like 790 got fixed.

Edit2:Talked to the neighbor who has Digital Starter and he now gets the channels that were scheduled to move down from Classic.
Now waiting for the letter to order DTA's.
ReadingHDCha···neup.pdf
]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23503646 Thu, 17 Dec 2009 05:24:11 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23503061 ryan21 : for some reason ABC is mapped to channel 790 and 806]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23503061 Thu, 17 Dec 2009 00:03:13 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23503052 ryan21 : local Hds just added to the 790's and 800's in Reading]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23503052 Thu, 17 Dec 2009 00:01:18 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23498266 ryan21 : Reading still has not duplicated the local HD's to the 800 range yet, I assume that will come tomorrow]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23498266 Wed, 16 Dec 2009 09:45:28 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23497586 anon : Just to let everyone know that at least now in Pottsville that first Jewelry Tv has been removed from channel 282, but still is on Channel 184. secondly they did Copy the On demand Stations from the 800 Range to the 900 Range with the Exception of 888, but the Originals are still in the 800 range yet!!!

I just see now they also just duplicated all the local HD to the Early 800 Range as well, there originals are still in the 200 range as well!!!]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23497586 Wed, 16 Dec 2009 06:29:34 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23478785 cypherstream : QAM 75 swapped with QAM 81
QAM 76 swapped with QAM 82

QAM 113 moved to QAM 7
QAM 114 moved to QAM 17

QAM 113 AND QAM 114 are reserved for DOCSIS 3.0

I'm not sure what the point in swapping 75 & 81, and 76 & 82 was. Maybe some pre-DTA prep required it?

»home.comcast.net/~cypherx/qam.htm]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23478785 Sat, 12 Dec 2009 12:06:55 EDT Re: DTA notice for Reading and Hamburg! http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23475323 Comcast Guy :
said by Pullo See Profile :

I got my January bill today,nothing on it about DTA's.I'm guessing from the pattern in other areas that we will get a mailing directing us where and when to order the DTA's.I tried this today but it didn't work with my account number:

»digitalnow.comcast.com/

It's not clear form the ad if January14th will be the first day of availability and/or activation.As with most things Comcast related we just have to wait for more details.
You'll get 90, 60 and 30 day notices in the local paper. And it will be posted here as well.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23475323 Fri, 11 Dec 2009 15:43:39 EDT Re: DTA notice for Reading and Hamburg! http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23475191 Pullo : I got my January bill today,nothing on it about DTA's.I'm guessing from the pattern in other areas that we will get a mailing directing us where and when to order the DTA's.I tried this today but it didn't work with my account number:

»digitalnow.comcast.com/

It's not clear from the ad if January14th will be the first day of availability and/or activation.As with most things Comcast related we just have to wait for more details.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23475191 Fri, 11 Dec 2009 15:19:09 EDT Re: DTA notice for Reading and Hamburg! http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23474268 pennstatejim : Excellent...Saw the ad today too. Do they automatically ship us 2 DTAs if they know we have additional outlets on the account? For instance, I have 5 additional outlets on the account, and no charge for any of them. I have an HD/DVR on my primary account and no other converters. Will they automatically ship me the 2 at no charge?

Do they also credit the cost of the HD/DVR the difference for the "free" primary digital converter?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23474268 Fri, 11 Dec 2009 12:41:20 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23472633 cypherstream : Wow lots of changes. I won't have time to do a scan till Saturday at the earliest.

Neat stuff! Yeah I would say 113 and 114 are DOCSIS 3.0 prep, since that's the standard (112, 113, 114). Not that I'm going to get DOCSIS 3.0.... 8/2 mbps is fast enough for me.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23472633 Fri, 11 Dec 2009 07:40:41 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23472530 anon : ok, just check with updated information and the duplicated signals were dropped, there seemed to be 2 (2 channel) swap moves All of 113 went to 7, All of 114 went to 17, Most of 75 went to 81, Most of 76 went to 82, there still some Unencrypted signals on 75 and 76, with there should not be any since they should be the encrypted signals of the Old 81 and Old 82, since now 113 and 114 should be the New Empty Spaces for Docsis 3 with the HSI signal from QAM 112!! Hopefully Cypherstream wakes up and does a scan from his end to see where in Particular did those HD signals actually went!!!]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23472530 Fri, 11 Dec 2009 07:12:29 EDT DTA notice for Reading and Hamburg! http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23472557 Pullo : Ad in today's Reading Eagle,and so it begins!
Click for full size
]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23472557 Fri, 11 Dec 2009 06:53:09 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23472293 motorola870 : 81, 82 are not duplicated 113,114 were freed up fo docsis 3.0]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23472293 Fri, 11 Dec 2009 02:08:32 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23472130 anon : Actually Hamburg Municipal Access was always on 80-9, it was all of channels 81 and 82 that were changed!

so far the channel 113 duplicated into channel 7
channel 114 Duplicated into 17
channel 75 Duplicated into 81
channel 76 Duplicated into 82

Now 7 and 17 were previous empty, so then i guessing what was on 81 and 82 either then went to either 75 and 76 or 113 and 114 because the old 82 was the Disney HD (720p), ABC Family HD (720p) and Science Channel HD (1080i) and i know those channels are still listed in the Grid, so they have to be somewhere on a Qam but do not know which ones because they are encrypted!! and then the others should still be empty unless they snuck secret things on them yet!!!]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23472130 Fri, 11 Dec 2009 01:13:25 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23470661 motorola870 : comcast has rearranged your system they now use 7, 17

and moved locals to 80,81. so could you update the qam chart parts at a time if needed.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23470661 Thu, 10 Dec 2009 18:36:48 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23459530 cypherstream : I noticed this weekend the B10 alternate mpeg id's were removed, hence the "Channel will be available Shortly" message as opposed to colorbars.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23459530 Tue, 08 Dec 2009 21:48:33 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23458869 ryan21 : the BTN alternate channels were removed today, I'm assuming locals will be placed there soon]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23458869 Tue, 08 Dec 2009 19:52:38 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23449459 Pullo : WFMZ HD now on channel 237]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23449459 Mon, 07 Dec 2009 08:10:35 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23444894 motorola870 : how about adding channels to the QAMs with ESPN's HD and WPSG HD and TBS HD. They have room for 6 HD if they went 3:1 HD qam except local broadcast with sub channels.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23444894 Sun, 06 Dec 2009 01:30:54 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23443877 motorola870 : here in dallas we have ion HD and it is ok pic wise it looks like 3:1 HD quality like most cable HD my system has a policy of 3:1 HD except locals and that is not true for all as we have a qam with MyTV HD, CW HD, and ion HD. the local / sports HD are like this

675MHz
KTVT HD
KTXA HD

681MHz
WFAA HD
KERA HD
WFAA 2
WFAA 3
KERA WORLD

693MHz
KDFW HD
KXAS HD
KXAS PLUS
US

711MHz
KDFI HD
KDAF HD
KPXD HD

759MHz
ESPN HD
ESPN2 HD
TNT HD

807MHz
VS HD
GOLF HD
HISTORY HD

813MHz
FOOD HD
HGTV HD
FSN SW HD

849MHz
ESPNU HD
SCIENCE HD
TRAVEL HD

855MHz
SPEED HD
ESPN NEWS HD
BIO HD

861MHz
CBS COLLEGE HD
FNC HD
WEATHER CHANNEL HD]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23443877 Sat, 05 Dec 2009 19:49:50 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23443269 cypherstream :
said by motorola870 See Profile :

wonder if you will also get WPPX HD they package it with WFMZ HD in Phily.
That's a good prediction. Crappy channel, but Must Carry requirements might force it on sooner or later.

Don't forget, MLB HD sits by itself on Ch 119. Also Discovery HD Theater is broadcast twice, once in a 3:1 mux on Ch 95, and another time bundled with SD channels (the legacy mux on Ch 103). Also there's some channels with gaps, like Ch 106 only has 8 SD channels. Theres other optimizations they could do if you really read the QAM chart. People say were completely starved for bandwidth, but in reality there's a little wiggle room here and there before removing more analog.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23443269 Sat, 05 Dec 2009 16:59:48 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23442781 Pullo : You never know with Comcast,it could happen at any time or they could wait until "on or about" the 17th when the other changes are scheduled.If they do make an announcement it is usually in Tuesdays newspaper.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23442781 Sat, 05 Dec 2009 14:39:20 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23442718 ryan21 : Do you think they will stick the locals in their world of more slots Monday?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23442718 Sat, 05 Dec 2009 14:22:56 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23442664 motorola870 : wonder if you will also get WPPX HD they package it with WFMZ HD in Phily.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23442664 Sat, 05 Dec 2009 14:11:44 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23442364 cypherstream :
said by ryan21 See Profile :

What channel is it I don't see it in the guide?
It's not. It's QAM tuner only right now. Someone must of forgot to map it to the boxes.

I did update the frequency chart for Reading.
»home.comcast.net/~cypherx/qam.htm]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23442364 Sat, 05 Dec 2009 12:50:48 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23442316 ryan21 : What channel is it I don't see it in the guide?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23442316 Sat, 05 Dec 2009 12:40:05 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23442245 cypherstream : 26-1 is WFMZ HD (720p) Channel 69 from Allentown (Independent).]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23442245 Sat, 05 Dec 2009 12:20:03 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23439778 ComcastTech : Cypher cancel your call for Monday and private message me...]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23439778 Fri, 04 Dec 2009 19:01:55 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23439692 cypherstream : My QAM tuner is unhooked. Wife has the TV tonight anyway.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23439692 Fri, 04 Dec 2009 18:42:55 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23439504 motorola870 : you couldnt tune with a qam tuner could you to see what it is could you?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23439504 Fri, 04 Dec 2009 17:58:08 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23439493 motorola870 : maybe they are moving cnp to there to give nba league pass full bandwidth?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23439493 Fri, 04 Dec 2009 17:56:08 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23439389 cypherstream :
said by motorola870 See Profile :

I see that 26-1 has a channel now.
Hmm I wonder what that's going to be?

A tech will be here Monday for this issue:
»[DVR] DCX3400 lost authorization again

Maybe I will see what they know about changes coming. ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23439389 Fri, 04 Dec 2009 17:31:05 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23439182 motorola870 : I see that 26-1 has a channel now.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23439182 Fri, 04 Dec 2009 16:46:53 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23433981 Chad473 : so the current plan is next summer, June maybe, for the big HD expansion around here? That's pretty poor. My move can't come soon enough. We had to delay it and it looks like they still won't have come close to catching up to other providers by then.

as always though, thanks for the info even if it isn't good. ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23433981 Thu, 03 Dec 2009 16:54:45 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23431809 JeepMatt :
said by cypherstream See Profile :

I don't see premium HD's as a big priority. Most of that stuff is on HD-VOD.
They're actually quite convenient to have. ;) Just my opinion...
--
"ONE team - ONE city - ONE dream!!"]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23431809 Thu, 03 Dec 2009 10:44:03 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23429216 cypherstream : I don't see premium HD's as a big priority. Most of that stuff is on HD-VOD.

Nice to hear the return path is cleaned up. Be nice to get on a 64QAM haystack soon.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23429216 Wed, 02 Dec 2009 21:58:05 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23429015 ComcastTech : Who?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23429015 Wed, 02 Dec 2009 21:15:13 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23428787 anon : Well thanks Stanley (ComcastTech) for all the Reading updates.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23428787 Wed, 02 Dec 2009 20:50:42 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23428874 ComcastTech : oh well.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23428874 Wed, 02 Dec 2009 20:48:59 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23428522 Pullo : Yet an economically depressed place like Detroit has most of the premiums available in HD

»www.comcast.com/MediaLibrary/1/2···neup.pdf]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23428522 Wed, 02 Dec 2009 19:48:40 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23428442 anon : Thanks!]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23428442 Wed, 02 Dec 2009 19:42:01 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23428381 ComcastTech : To be honest they don't plan on adding more premium hds. That's not saying they may change it down the road ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23428381 Wed, 02 Dec 2009 19:21:17 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23428304 anon : Hey Comcast Tech.. any idea what the plan is for adding premium HDs, that is, how long after the master plan is finished?
Here in Chester County, we've been done since Oct. 15 and got 45 new HDs but nobody seems to have an answer to when more HBO, etc. channels are added. (Have Tivo so no on-demand, as everyone answers).
Any help would be appreciated and thanks!!]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23428304 Wed, 02 Dec 2009 19:08:36 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23428258 ryan21 : thanks comcast tech for the reply, and congrats for being ahead of schedule :)]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23428258 Wed, 02 Dec 2009 18:54:21 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23428078 ComcastTech : don't really have the room for much more at the moment. the hd channels are in the 200 and 800's as you guys have discussed a million times, and the idea is to delete all the hd content in the 193-244 region and keep it all in the 800's. those of you in berks county see this, and come next year will be changed drastically. the focus is prepping the headend for the vod content and use Westchester and Denver as our VOD storage facilities. The return has already been cleaned up to handle the VOD and Docsis 3.0 additions. come February the DTA's will begin to be issued to whomever needs them. March will be the first cut of analog, and May the second cut. Originally it was April and June, but we are ahead of scheule (i know shocker) so we'll see how it goes. After the cuts the HD content will pile on. Again Feb. is the tentative timeframe for the A28 download. So come 2010 we will have our hands full...]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23428078 Wed, 02 Dec 2009 18:26:08 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23427400 ryan21 : Will any hd channels be added before the big addition?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23427400 Wed, 02 Dec 2009 16:07:23 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23426966 ComcastTech : yea, it has something to do with searching]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23426966 Wed, 02 Dec 2009 14:57:20 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23426382 motorola870 : Is the update after A28 still iguide?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23426382 Wed, 02 Dec 2009 13:19:06 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23426295 LeftyJR :
said by ComcastTech See Profile :

100 HD channels will be here by late spring/early summer. the analog cuts start in March 30 for Berks County. Harrisburg's start within the next 2-3 weeks. The A28 guide will be here I think mid Feb. There is actually another guide update that we will then see within a year and a half after the A28.

To be honest I forget what UDB stands for. It's headend work being re-done in prep for the A28 and the VOD content coming next year.
How is Comcast dealing with SA areas?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23426295 Wed, 02 Dec 2009 13:06:06 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23426237 cypherstream : That must require new servers, proxies, or other communication gateways / routes, and major local dB rework. Most probably does require a pair of dudes from Corporate to travel the country and do it area by area. Hence it's taking a long time. Not to mention those guys with the specialized skill set to do it have vacations and families of their own.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23426237 Wed, 02 Dec 2009 12:59:04 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23426195 The Q : From user Rob in another thread:

Yea, it appears that Comcast is rolling out UDB (Unified Database). The UDB provides a single centralized database for Video On Demand (VOD). UDB unifies sources such as Billing, VOD Menus, VOD Titles/Titles Status and Upsell Offerings.

UDB is being deployed across the East Division through early 2010.

»[VOD] ERR-54002 & Comcast Shruggs

added link above]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23426195 Wed, 02 Dec 2009 12:54:10 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23426185 cypherstream : Oh maybe Universal Database?

So they know about A28? Comcast corporate says A28 roll outs are going much more smoothly than expected. Because of this, they should push it out sooner.

I know traditionally, our area pushes guide updates out in Q1, so Feb. fits in that time frame. With all the success stories pushing out A28, it's a wonder why they don't just do it now?

Do they not know how to do it? Does a special tech have to do it who travels the country from headend to headend? Manpower would be an understandable reason. ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23426185 Wed, 02 Dec 2009 12:52:51 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23426148 ComcastTech : 100 HD channels will be here by late spring/early summer. the analog cuts start in March 30 for Berks County. Harrisburg's start within the next 2-3 weeks. The A28 guide will be here I think mid Feb. There is actually another guide update that we will then see within a year and a half after the A28.

To be honest I forget what UDB stands for. It's headend work being re-done in prep for the A28 and the VOD content coming next year.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23426148 Wed, 02 Dec 2009 12:48:02 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23425649 cypherstream :
said by ComcastTech See Profile :

We don't need to boost business customers. We have a stack just pending. HDs, docsis 3, a28, Udb, all coming within 4 months
Udb?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23425649 Wed, 02 Dec 2009 11:17:34 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23425609 Comcast Guy : Thanks for clarifying.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23425609 Wed, 02 Dec 2009 11:11:33 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23425153 ComcastTech : We don't need to boost business customers. We have a stack just pending. HDs, docsis 3, a28, Udb, all coming within 4 months]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23425153 Wed, 02 Dec 2009 09:54:34 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23424820 Comcast Guy : I would assume that the DOCSIS 3.0 launches will be to help boost Commercial business. That's just my guess, though.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23424820 Wed, 02 Dec 2009 08:45:17 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23423673 cypherstream :
said by Comcast Guy See Profile :

said by cypherstream See Profile :

said by Comcast Guy See Profile :

As far as AMC and CNN, i'll ask around. Reading is pretty full right now bandwidth wise.
Not quite... we have open space on channels 7, 17, 26.
The only info I could dig up was that they made moves to create space for DOCSIS 3. Early 2010.
I know like it or not, DOCSIS 3.0 is coming... I just think the priorities are messed up. I have 8/2 HSI and it power boosts to about 20/3. IMO that's fast enough. Why don't they focus on their main deficiencies first (HDTV), THEN do DOCSIS 3.0, as the internet they already offer is plenty fast as it is.

Another thing is that our system still uses 26 value taps off the LE. add 3 dB for 64QAM upstream. Not great in a house with 4 splits, considering you want the return to hit the node at around 18 dBmV. IMO, I'd run 20 value taps right off the active.. Like 20, 20, 17, 14, etc... Let's say an LE in your cascade was running 38db on the return. A 26 value tap 26+18= (18 on the coax for reverse -20db test point) 44!!!! Good god.. That tap would have 44 on the reverse. Let's go with a 100 ft RG-6 drop. I'll give it 1 more. 45 at the house box. 2 tv's, 1, mta, 1 modem. We would need a 4 way splitter. 45+7=52. 52 db leaving splitter. May hit the device at 52, probably 53... Now add 3 more dB for going from 16QAM to 64QAM... 56 on the return. If your already marginal, forget it. This is system design 101 people, come on!

Also if they go DOCSIS 3.0 upstream channel bonding, the return better be clean enough to eat off of. I hope Reading has a good leakage program and preventative maintenance.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23423673 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 23:23:53 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23423394 Comcast Guy :
said by cypherstream See Profile :

said by Comcast Guy See Profile :

As far as AMC and CNN, i'll ask around. Reading is pretty full right now bandwidth wise.
Not quite... we have open space on channels 7, 17, 26.
The only info I could dig up was that they made moves to create space for DOCSIS 3. Early 2010.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23423394 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 22:29:36 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23422074 cypherstream : Reelz was added to 645 MHz and is encrypted. Ch 94-9.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23422074 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 18:23:34 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23421689 anon : hey cypherstream
that site only lists information, that is posted in the classified ads of a paper, it will never tell you anything, if the comcast information, is in a form of a Advertisement promo ad, in a Paper, plus i did not think Reelz was coming until more bandwidth became available on Dec 17, 2009!! According to your chart, if comcast was smart, it was either added to QAM 106 (687 MHz) or 110 (711 MHz) where the Comcast Central Channels should have been removed, so you might want to update it again!!!]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23421689 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 17:28:08 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23421703 LeftyJR :
said by ryan21 See Profile :

just woke up this morning and the HD cable channels are listed in the 800s. All are still in the 200's as well
Same thing happened here in Williamsport today!]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23421703 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 17:18:59 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23421292 cypherstream : By the way I don't think the search is working on PA Public Notices site. I choose Reading Eagle and search from 6/1/2009 to 12/1/2009 with keyword Comcast and no results come up. That has to be an error. There's no way Comcast didn't publish anything in the Reading Eagle in the last 6 months.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23421292 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 16:07:49 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23421273 Mgsports : Also coming soon on Comcast on Miami,Sarasota,Altanta and Memphis.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23421273 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 16:03:38 EDT REELZ Channel added http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23419786 Pullo : Stumbled upon REELZ on 161 SD. I don't remember seeing this channel before,it's not on any channel lineup list and there was no announcement.

This lists it as coming soon to Harrisburg/Wilkesbarre:
»www.reelzchannel.com/content.aspx?nid=5]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23419786 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 11:51:21 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23418550 motorola870 : is my tap bad? Is 24dB ok for a QSPK upstream at 10.896MHz? The snr is ok for the downstream it is 34dB but this is after a 4 way split and no amp. this is my neighbors modem not mine. I have DSL for internet and Cable for tv. Also im on a 3 way splitter. Do they still make the regal splitters?

The tap was replaced last year when my system went 870MHz. ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23418550 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 05:08:13 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23415609 ComcastTech : levels could be better]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23415609 Mon, 30 Nov 2009 16:53:38 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23411245 motorola870 : It is the oob tuner that motorola put in thats the problem. My oob is the same as yours on all of my DCX boxes. I think my spliter is failing my upstreams are in the 20-30dB range for my STB's. But my neighbor has the same problem so it might be the tap. Can you think of why the upstream is out of whack? The upstream freq is 10.896MHz.

My neighbors downstream power level on his Ambit modem is -12dBmv and it has been that way for months. The downstream H.S.I. was 615MHz and now is 783MHz and his power level stayed the same for both frequencies.

but the 36MHz uptream for cable modems is fine at 38dBmv.

My snr levels are fine all above 35dB on all three of my cable boxes. Heck one box has 39.6dB on 861MHz it is off of the 3.5dB leg off of the 3 way spliter.
The spliter is old it is a regal I have had it since before comcast took over my area and sold it off to twc. ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23411245 Sun, 29 Nov 2009 20:32:25 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23411151 Comcast Guy :
said by Pullo See Profile :

Try training the wife or kids to watch stuff in HD when that channel is available,they are so used to the channel numbers 2-99 it's hard to get them into the habit to watch an HD channel in the 200's let alone the 800's.I setup favorites on the remotes and they still don't use it.

The ultimate solution is for SD channels to go away,but how long will that take 5-10 years or more?
I notice this in bars all the time. I can tell as soon as I walk in. They always say "that's in HD" because it takes up the screen. Just an annoyance.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23411151 Sun, 29 Nov 2009 20:12:57 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23411105 cypherstream :
said by cypherstream See Profile :

Shit, my UPS is beeping behind the TV and the cable box went out... speak of the devil.
Oh I must of knocked the UPS power out of the wall when I was behind the TV swapping cables seeing if I could get a better OOB signal. So the UPS just ran out of juice. Only took over 40 minutes.

And no amount of swapping cables changed anything in the OOB screen. 16 ~ 19 dB SNR fluctuating, 31% AGC.. both values "Fair". I was trying to get "Good" for both values. Could only get "Good" on AGC removing the splitter behind the TV (29% AGC then). ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23411105 Sun, 29 Nov 2009 19:58:28 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23411066 cypherstream : Yeah, the easiest thing I see my wife do is in the guide she'll push 2 to start at the beginning of the lineup and scroll down from there. That's easiest for everyone. I wish the HD box would get the channel IN HD if you selected one of the lower numbers. Move the SD channels to the 900's. Like Channel 2 in SD would be 902. This way you could still access the SD version if you needed it for something.

Shit, my UPS is beeping behind the TV and the cable box went out... speak of the devil.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23411066 Sun, 29 Nov 2009 19:48:25 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23411051 sansri88 : Well hopefully when more areas get Iguide A28 they'll see the "Watch in HD" option pop up when they go to a channel which has an HD equivalent on that system.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23411051 Sun, 29 Nov 2009 19:45:19 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23410989 Pullo : Try training the wife or kids to watch stuff in HD when that channel is available,they are so used to the channel numbers 2-99 it's hard to get them into the habit to watch an HD channel in the 200's let alone the 800's.I setup favorites on the remotes and they still don't use it.

The ultimate solution is for SD channels to go away,but how long will that take 5-10 years or more?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23410989 Sun, 29 Nov 2009 19:30:29 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23410895 anon : Why would anyone care about the SD version of a channel if you get it in HD?
Got news for you. They won't match up. Weather Channel is 49 here and 815 in HD, Headline News 44 SD, 816 HD. They are rolling out a national HD lineup and can't match them to every individual system. Locals don't match here either except for ABC, CBS and NBC. CW, My, Fox and other independents don't. So be ready to hunt! :D]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23410895 Sun, 29 Nov 2009 19:13:35 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23410015 Pullo : 1 out of 29 of our current HD's in the 800's match up numerically with their SD counterparts and unless they move SD channels around 1 out of 70+ "World of More" would match.

The best we can hope for is that most of the OTA channels would match. ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23410015 Sun, 29 Nov 2009 14:19:22 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23409879 cypherstream : Must be a coincidence, but our SD TLC is on 37, and HD TLC is on 837. That makes things easier.

Now only if they move the rest of the SD's to match (minus 800).]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23409879 Sun, 29 Nov 2009 13:40:14 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23409712 Chad473 : Lancaster has remapped into the 800's as well ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23409712 Sun, 29 Nov 2009 12:46:22 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23408263 Comcast Guy : Same here in Harrisburg Suburban. Looks like most of the channels except the premiums and locals are moved and grouped together differently. These are live right now. All of these are HD's...wasn't going to type 'HD' after every one...

811 - QVC
817 - CNN
819 - CNBC
820 - Fox News
821 - Fox Business
822 - Universal HD
823 - USA
824 - FX
825 - TNT
826 - TBS
827 - Spike
828 - Comedy Central
829 - SyFy
831 - A&E
832 - Bravo
833 - E!
834 - Style
835 - Lifetime
836 - WE
837 - TLC
838 - HGTV
839 - Food
840 - Travel
847 - Comcast SportsNet Philly
848 - Versus
849 - Golf
850 - ESPN
851 - ESPN2
852 - ESPN News
855 - Big Ten
856 - Comcast Network
847 - Speed
858 - NHL
859 - MLB
860 - NFL
861 - Red Zone
863 - NBA
865 - TV One
867 - G4
868 - Animal Planet
869 - Discovery
870 - HD Theater
871 - Nat Geo
872 - Science
873 - Planet Green
874 - Bio
875 - History
877 - Toon Disney (or whatever they call it now)
878 - Cartoon Network
879 - Nick
880 - Disney
881 - Family Chan
882 - Palladium
884 - MTV
885 - Fuse
894 - Hallmark
895 - Lifetime Movie Network]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23408263 Sat, 28 Nov 2009 22:59:09 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23404937 anon : Just to let everyone know that at least here in Pottsville they are just starting to Map the Existing HD to the 800 Range, they do a Channel about Every 2 to 3 minutes, they start from the bottom of the list to the top of the list according to all the other previous PDF that i have listed here, and all numbers so far are just where they should be, i was not expecting this here until Dec 17, 2009 But I am Very Happy surprised Indeed!!!]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23404937 Fri, 27 Nov 2009 23:36:40 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23392224 cypherstream :
said by Comcast Guy See Profile :

As far as AMC and CNN, i'll ask around. Reading is pretty full right now bandwidth wise.
Not quite... we have open space on channels 7, 17, 26.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23392224 Tue, 24 Nov 2009 23:38:08 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23391431 spiff : we just got cnnHD and amcHD in Lancaster]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23391431 Tue, 24 Nov 2009 20:33:50 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23391277 LeftyJR :
said by Comcast Guy See Profile :

E! is a Comcast owned channel, so you're stuck there for now. The Cavalry wave will be compete in Central PA before you know it and you'll have a great lineup and be able to get DOCSIS 3.0 speeds for internet (if you so choose).

As for Big Ten, I think it being on Expanded Basic was part of the agreement Comcast has with the network. It'll be digital soon enough.

As far as AMC and CNN, i'll ask around. Reading is pretty full right now bandwidth wise.
I hope this includes us in the SA areas!!]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23391277 Tue, 24 Nov 2009 19:54:59 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23391268 Comcast Guy : E! is a Comcast owned channel, so you're stuck there for now. The Cavalry wave will be compete in Central PA before you know it and you'll have a great lineup and be able to get DOCSIS 3.0 speeds for internet (if you so choose).

As for Big Ten, I think it being on Expanded Basic was part of the agreement Comcast has with the network. It'll be digital soon enough.

As far as AMC and CNN, i'll ask around. Reading is pretty full right now bandwidth wise.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23391268 Tue, 24 Nov 2009 19:52:14 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23390786 anon : Hey Comcast Guy,
then do you know why Big Ten Network (channel 37 in Pottsville) Did Not Go Digital all the way back on July 30, 2009 when History HD was to go on channel 217, and Animal Planet HD was to be on 230, and we are to have Style (Channel 63 in Pottsville NOT 76 as it says in the AD) to go digital on 12/17/2009 that should give us CNN HD and AMC HD, and then get rid on Fox 29 (Channel 11 in Pottsville) on 12/21/2009!!

Plus they should also get rid of E!, and TV Guide Channel immediately, what a complete waste of Bandwidth those channels are!! The less Analog the better i feel!!!]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23390786 Tue, 24 Nov 2009 18:52:40 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23390463 cypherstream : Comcast Guy, think we'll get AMC HD and CNN HD this year? They are listed on Comcast.com 's Reading PA channel lineup.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23390463 Tue, 24 Nov 2009 17:35:00 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23390454 Comcast Guy : They actually said it was a move to add more HD channels. So there should be a few added soon.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23390454 Tue, 24 Nov 2009 17:32:57 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23388642 anon : Goodbye Fox 29 in Pottsville PA we hardly knew you!!!!!!!!

we pretty much figured this out when the FCC ruled that the Scranton/Willksbare area was considered a Philadelphia Secondary home market, it then prevented Our Comcast System from Showing NY Giants games at 1:00 P.M. even if the Eagles did not play until 4:30 P.M. (Before they were even allowed to play at the same time, then they used a tie-breaker where only home market got each home game, NY for NY, Phi. for Phil. but because we had both channels for both areas, we still go to see both of them!!! whether it was 1:00 P.M. or 4:30 P.M. at the same time or Either on going first at 1:00 P.M. or 4:30 P.M. we had always see both teams, but it was when the World Series was be played, i always went to Fox 29 (WTXF) because it always had a better Signal then Fox 56 (WOLF) but because of the FCC ruling, comcast was forced to block all of the WTXF programing from 8:00 P.M. to 10:00 P.M. (there would be a test pattern saying due to FCC recent Decisions you must watch World Series on channel 5 of your cable system) so who is going to watch a channel when during it most important programs it's feed is going to be blocked, i think they were originally just going to make the channel digital only this month, but i said to Rick last month in a E-mail to just then take it off since i want less analog channels and more digital channels as possible!!! Since they never ever gave us the History HD and Animal Planet HD that we were to get 5 months ago!! and if he does NOT, still deliver them to us, i bother him more than i am doing now!!! i also urge you people here to send more emails also!!!!!]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23388642 Tue, 24 Nov 2009 12:13:20 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23388357 Comcast Guy : Pottsville will be dropping FOX 29 around 12/21. ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23388357 Tue, 24 Nov 2009 10:55:19 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23382758 ryan21 : no they were just moved to their "world of more" slots]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23382758 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 10:54:30 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23382607 LeftyJR : I checked my lineup this morning, and here in Williamsport we still have the HDs in the 180s-260s...maybe tomorrow.

Was anything added, btw?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23382607 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 10:26:14 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23382464 Pullo : Looks like they got a jump on Dec 17.Revised channel lineup for Reading 800 series HD channels,Like Ryan21 posted The Comcast Network is missing from 856 where you would expect it to be.
Readingrevised.pdf
]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23382464 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 09:47:36 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23382400 ryan21 : The Comcast Network is the only "cable channel" as of right now that is not in the 800's like all of the others. All of the locals are still just in the 230's probably because of the BTN alternate channels which the could move now because there is not going to be more than one game at the same time on BTN for the rest of the year]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23382400 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 09:30:38 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23382365 ryan21 : just woke up this morning and the HD cable channels are listed in the 800s. All are still in the 200's as well]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23382365 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 09:22:54 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23378742 anon : just to let Everyone here Know, The Comcast Cable System of Pottsville will be doing Network upgrades on the Fiber System between 12:00 A.M. and 6:00 A.M. Real Late Tonight, Both Internet Services and Phones Services will be down for about 30 to 90 Minutes, but TV signals should remain Fully Active!!!]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23378742 Sun, 22 Nov 2009 11:52:27 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23361790 ComcastTech : It's possible, but I'm saying don't expect it to happen]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23361790 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:05:47 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23360755 motorola870 : i was just saying that they are wrong. I have a feeling that they might add CNN HD and AMC HD]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23360755 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:39:29 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23360637 ComcastTech : Better get used to posting. These channel rearrangements will be happening for months. Docsis 3.0 will come first. Once we start the transition in spring 2010, you will see the boom in HD. Until then don't expect much but arrangement to prepare for this.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23360637 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:18:00 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23359740 LeftyJR :
said by cypherstream See Profile :

Yeah Reading's the only area in Central PA's management group that put RedZone SD in the 700's with the other relevant Sports channels.

Good for the people of Blue Mountain Cable! Must be a lot of work to do to get that plant up to modern day standards.
All of our sports are in the 250s-270s.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23359740 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:35:36 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23359657 cypherstream : Yeah Reading's the only area in Central PA's management group that put RedZone SD in the 700's with the other relevant Sports channels.

Good for the people of Blue Mountain Cable! Must be a lot of work to do to get that plant up to modern day standards.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23359657 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:21:56 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23359434 LeftyJR :
said by pennstatejim See Profile :

said by LeftyJR See Profile :

I see commercials that tell me that NFL RedZone is on Channel 754 (or something), but its on channel 255 here!
That is the standard definition version of the channel, in the 700s. 255 is HD.
I might have been mistaken, but anyway - the SD version here is 275, not 754.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23359434 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:39:17 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23359408 pennstatejim :
said by LeftyJR See Profile :

I see commercials that tell me that NFL RedZone is on Channel 754 (or something), but its on channel 255 here!
That is the standard definition version of the channel, in the 700s. 255 is HD.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23359408 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:35:30 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23358722 nerdburg : Comcast just took over Blue Mountain Cable in Schuylkill County, it will be part of the Pottsville system.
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[Insert Comcast employee disclaimer here.]]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23358722 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:29:35 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23358503 LeftyJR : This (like the others) was in the Williamsport Sun-Gazette today. Hopefully a few HD adds will take place too!

ATTENTION COMCAST CUSTOMERS!

Effective on or around December 17, 2009, Comcast is updating the Williamsport channel lineup to include all of your HD* channels in a single area (channels 801-899), conveniently grouped for easier viewing. To help make room, the following On Demand channels will be move to new channel numbers:

-Entertainment On Demand from 886 to 986
-Shop 887 from channel 887 to 997
-Automotive On Demand from channel 889 to 989
-Travel and Leisure from channel 891 to 991

Additionally, the following channels will mvoe from Digital Classic Service to Expanded Basic Service**:

-Biography on channel 115**
-G4 on channel 162**
-History International on channel 116**
-Sprout on channel 128**
-Style on channel 118*

Don't have Comcast Digital TV with HD? Call 1-800-COMCAST today!]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23358503 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 09:42:02 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23357094 mikedz4 : Off Topic, but I don't see why the merger between ticketmaster and live nation wouldn't go through. Live nation does most of ticketmaster's tickets now anyways. Like my local concert venue used to use ticketmaster. Now it uses live nation ticketing. I can't see comcast buying something else.
Comcast speed up the digital transition, improve the guide, offer more features, offer more hd channels (like maybe beat dish and directv to offering over 200 hd channels?), and get your cable business straightened out before embarking on new endeavors.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23357094 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 23:00:31 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23356919 cypherstream :
said by LeftyJR See Profile :

said by cypherstream See Profile :

said by motorola870 See Profile :

comcast.com shows Animal planet HD and History HD in the 200's.
Well comcast.com is wrong. Maybe I should take a screen shot with the guide up and e-mail it to them. It's a shame that they don't know their own lineup. They are too big for their own good! I think Comcast is going to purchase Ticketmaster if the Anti Trust investigation goes through.
I see commercials that tell me that NFL RedZone is on Channel 754 (or something), but its on channel 255 here!
This is why they need to go to a Universal Channel Lineup. Not only for us Customers simplicity of the same channel number everywhere, but for their database simplicity as well. Make one change in Expanded Basic or higher, and do it across the entire Comcast footprint.

Vote for Universal Channel Lineup!
»Comcast On Screen Guide - Community Feature Wishlist]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23356919 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 22:22:08 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23356897 LeftyJR :
said by cypherstream See Profile :

said by motorola870 See Profile :

comcast.com shows Animal planet HD and History HD in the 200's.
Well comcast.com is wrong. Maybe I should take a screen shot with the guide up and e-mail it to them. It's a shame that they don't know their own lineup. They are too big for their own good! I think Comcast is going to purchase Ticketmaster if the Anti Trust investigation goes through.
I see commercials that tell me that NFL RedZone is on Channel 754 (or something), but its on channel 255 here!]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23356897 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 22:17:29 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23356889 cypherstream :
said by motorola870 See Profile :

comcast.com shows Animal planet HD and History HD in the 200's.
Well comcast.com is wrong. Maybe I should take a screen shot with the guide up and e-mail it to them. It's a shame that they don't know their own lineup. They are too big for their own good! I think Comcast is going to purchase Ticketmaster if the Anti Trust investigation goes through.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23356889 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 22:16:17 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23356825 motorola870 : comcast.com shows Animal planet HD and History HD in the 200's.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23356825 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 22:01:55 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23356710 cypherstream : Comcast.com shows CNN HD in reading on Ch 221 and AMC HD on 238. Could that be foreshadowing?

Well they show nothing in the 800's. No Big 10, no Animal Planet, No History.

Odd....]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23356710 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:36:53 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23356358 jmoz2989 : This was in the Scranton Times Tribune today. Central PA markets must be getting organized.
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]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23356358 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 20:24:36 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23355412 anon : Big 10 overflows go to the 700s, 711-714 here in Chester County.
We got same lineup as Levittown PDF but nobody seems to have an answer for when premiums HD channels are forthcoming as in other areas across the country. Take it they go in 900s.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23355412 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:15:34 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23355262 cypherstream : Wow that looks sparse once you see all the blank numbers.

Well it's step 1 to slowly migrating into a "Class A" system.

I look at it this way... there's different system "classes" out there.

Class A - Done with digital transition. 2 waves of HD adds, fully up to date, latest software on the set tops, DOCSIS 3.0

Class B - In progress with digital transition. 1st wave of HD's added or analogs just removed. A25 or better software on the set tops. DOCSIS 3.0 in planning or a soft launch.

Class C - 750 MHz or lower systems who haven't started the transition yet. 28-42 HD channels. A25 or lower software. DOCSIS 3.0 CMTS not yet installed

Class D - 550 MHz or lower systems who haven't started the transition yet. 20 HD channels if your lucky. DOCSIS 3.0? - Ha, I laugh on your grave! Your lucky if you have 16QAM upstream at 6.4 MHz. Your plant prolly can't even handle it due to noise.

Class E - 550 MHz or lower systems who don't even have Video On Demand. What century are you guys in? Your lucky if you even have digital set tops. If you have digital your not even on the CRAN. Your a HITS shop, nothing is centralized... the system is in it's own little world.

Class F - 450 MHz analog only cable circa 1980's. Nuff said...]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23355262 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:36:25 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23354612 Pullo : 861,fixed the PDF. If I missed any existing HD's in Reading(other than the Premiums) let me know.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23354612 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:31:57 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23354580 ryan21 : Where would the HD redzone channel go?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23354580 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:26:49 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23354549 Pullo : PDF of World of More page for Levittown I edited to guess where our HD's would go on or about Dec 17. Comcast would still need to move the BTN overflow channels off of 801-804 and the Premium HD's would stay in the 300's.

We got a lot of catching up to do.

Original document for comparison:
»www.comcastworldofmore.com/levit···neup.pdf
ReadingHDCha···neup.pdf
]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23354549 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:20:02 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23354025 anon : It says updating channel lineup to include ALL your HD CHANNELS in a single area (801-899). Sounds pretty clear-- your HD channels will be in the 800s per what the rest of the country is getting on or about Dec. 17.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23354025 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:56:27 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23353001 ryan21 : maybe there just going to move our current HD channels to their world of more spots?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23353001 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:38:45 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23352869 cypherstream : There's room for 9 HD adds. 3HD's x 3 QAMs.

However I believe they are going to use the room for DOCSIS 3.0 first.

Channels open: 7, 17, 26.

Channel 97 will never be used because the Motorola OOB frequency interfears with this space.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23352869 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:06:00 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23352762 LeftyJR :
said by Pullo See Profile :

Ad in the Reading Eagle today.It's not clear from the ad if the HD's are moving to the 800's or if they are just moving the On Demand channels to make room for them.From this it doesn't look good for any new HD's this year unless they are stealth additions.Isn't there capacity for at least 6 new HD channels and what ever happened to the DOCSIS 3.0 rollout?
I am going to have to check the Williamsport paper today for a similar ad...

I know that up here, we just got DOCSIS 3.0 about 3 weeks ago - where are they in Reading?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23352762 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 08:30:59 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23352563 Pullo : Ad in the Reading Eagle today.It's not clear from the ad if the HD's are moving to the 800's or if they are just moving the On Demand channels to make room for them.From this it doesn't look good for any new HD's this year unless they are stealth additions.Isn't there capacity for at least 6 new HD channels and what ever happened to the DOCSIS 3.0 rollout?
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]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23352563 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 06:54:22 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23345829 ryan21 : So is Reading getting any new HD channels in December?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23345829 Sun, 15 Nov 2009 20:18:02 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23325848 scanpa :
said by j jefferson3 :

Well, that is a surprise, we do not have the Animal Planet and History HD yet, but we should of had it 4 months ago, but Comcast gave it to Lancaster Instead, and Reading/Hamburg got it last month, and Lebanon will get it when it gets finish Migration in February 2010, but even in Pottsville we got the Fx HD (193), Fox News HD (196) and Speed HD (197)Mux, even in a Migration Area Fx HD is 824, Fox News HD is 820 and Speed HD is 857 so it you do not have, there just not putting the signal out past the Head-end, so Comcast is screwing with you!!!, of Course Comcast is doing the same thing in our areas too, but just with other channel combinations!!!
Lebanon Has had APHD and History HD for several months.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23325848 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 13:18:39 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23322268 ryan21 : Any chance we get ESPNUHD or BigTen HD anytime soon? I hate watching CFB and CBB games in crappy SD]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23322268 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 19:12:33 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23311348 anon : Well, that is a surprise, we do not have the Animal Planet and History HD yet, but we should of had it 4 months ago, but Comcast gave it to Lancaster Instead, and Reading/Hamburg got it last month, and Lebanon will get it when it gets finish Migration in February 2010, but even in Pottsville we got the Fx HD (193), Fox News HD (196) and Speed HD (197)Mux, even in a Migration Area Fx HD is 824, Fox News HD is 820 and Speed HD is 857 so it you do not have, there just not putting the signal out past the Head-end, so Comcast is screwing with you!!!, of Course Comcast is doing the same thing in our areas too, but just with other channel combinations!!! ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23311348 Sun, 08 Nov 2009 18:46:15 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23311241 anon : It got TCN on 201. I tell it I don't get QVC (and Fox News). It knows about APL and History HD but the guide all says to be announced, which is annoying. When MLDHD was added it took months to get an actual programing list for that channel.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23311241 Sun, 08 Nov 2009 18:11:28 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23311191 Pullo : Do you know if your TiVo lineup is up to date? Did it pick up last Thursdays changes (TCN and QVC swapping chanels and TCN HD back on 201)and that Animal Planet HD and History HD are on 868 and 875? ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23311191 Sun, 08 Nov 2009 17:53:00 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23311125 anon : Yeah its kinda hit or miss. It learns of the big additions quickly, but the little, worthless adds like this one take sometime. Still beats the hell out any DVR comcast has every produced.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23311125 Sun, 08 Nov 2009 17:38:31 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23311056 Pullo : They were added at the end of July,a little late there TiVO.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23311056 Sun, 08 Nov 2009 17:17:27 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23310999 anon : My TiVo just popped up with a message re: a lineup change:

272 ESPNU
277 Tennis
284 HRTV (Horse Racing)
285 TVG (More horse racing)

Nothing HD
I can't actually see any of the channels which I assume is because I don't subscribe the sports pack? Is there some huge demand for standard def horse racing of which I am unaware?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23310999 Sun, 08 Nov 2009 17:08:03 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23306529 cypherstream : I'm up in N.E. PA on Blue Ridge Cable for the weekend. Holy crap 60 HD Channels, it's freaking amazing... not 100 but it's STILL amazing. If they'd only add 20 more HD channels in Reading it would be a HUGE improvement!

Passport guide is much nicer too, and their video mozaic channels (News & Kids) operate MUCH nicer and smoother than Comcast Central ever did. These little SA boxes change channels SO FAST compared to the Motorola's we have in Reading.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23306529 Sat, 07 Nov 2009 13:50:17 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23306317 pennstatejim : Well, it looks like the TCN finally has the right guide information, at least on the SD channel. The HD channel still says "Off Air". However, I did notice that the SC-Ark game that is being shown on TCN is, in fact, in HD on TCN-HD. Very cool! I hope they do this with a lot of the other sports they show on there besides Flyers and Sixers.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23306317 Sat, 07 Nov 2009 12:56:44 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23301283 Comcast Guy :
said by pennstatejim See Profile :

My TCN has NEVER had the correct guide info! This afternoon, it said "Boxing" and it was an infomercial.
Hmm. Was it a boxing infomercial?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23301283 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:55:59 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23298677 pennstatejim : My TCN has NEVER had the correct guide info! This afternoon, it said "Boxing" and it was an infomercial.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23298677 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 20:20:52 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23298495 LeftyJR : My Passport guide has all of the info, actually - but - why is the game that is on right now in SD on the HD channel? I thought that was the purpose of CSN-HD?

BTW, I'm not in Reading, I'm in Williamsport.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23298495 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 19:39:22 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23296336 pennstatejim : Now if we can only get TCN to show accurate guide information, we'd be all set!]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23296336 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:43:10 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23295602 cypherstream : Oh yeah forgot that Ch 17 is also available.

We have 7, 17, and 26 now open for service.

TCN HD is still on a mux with Redzone HD and other sports stuff that is switched in or out depending on what sporting events are running.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23295602 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:37:32 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23295116 motorola870 :
said by cypherstream See Profile :

Yeah I can confirm all the changes.

Ch 26 is now available for digital broadcasts.

Ch 95 CSPAN2 was used for Animal Planet and History HD a month ago, but just today I see CSPAN 2 also on 104. Fitting through, right next to CSPAN3.

QVC on 5...

No more Comcast Central. Not a big loss. Guide diagnostics say VRN is enabled and authorized, but master not found.

Noticed TCNHD on 201.

TCN SD is still mapped to 5-5 on my TV's QAM tuner. Not sure if that will change. Checked and channels 7 and 26 are now available for signals (didn't detect any on them yet).
TCN HD on 17 or 119?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23295116 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:59:49 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23295101 cypherstream : Yeah I can confirm all the changes.

Ch 26 is now available for digital broadcasts.

Ch 95 CSPAN2 was used for Animal Planet and History HD a month ago, but just today I see CSPAN 2 also on 104. Fitting through, right next to CSPAN3.

QVC on 5...

No more Comcast Central. Not a big loss. Guide diagnostics say VRN is enabled and authorized, but master not found.

Noticed TCNHD on 201.

TCN SD is still mapped to 5-5 on my TV's QAM tuner. Not sure if that will change. Checked and channels 7 and 26 are now available for signals (didn't detect any on them yet).]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23295101 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:55:31 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23294952 Pullo : Yes,in Reading the changes announced actually took place.Comcast Central is gone,TCN HD is back on 201 (it's labeled CNPHD),QVC and TCN switched channel positions and TCN is now digital only.

I don't know if this is new but I just noticed that C-SPAN2 is on channels 95 and 104,also some box menu items have shifted positions]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23294952 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:05:59 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23294441 anon : here in Pottsville, Channels 960 to 963 are now gone, and CSNHD is back on channel 201 even those the Guide says Off-air. so i am assuming these changes Happen in Reading and Hamburg also!!

p.s there was a little scary moment, i actually had the Tv on 963 when the signal was pulled when it when to the famous "One Moment Please" saying so, then i put on the mini guide with the 3 one line channel banner, and then a few moments later, the whole guide data for the guide system went completely blank, it said No Listings Available at this Time, but then came back on 5 minutes later with everything back on except 960 to 963, and with 201 included, this happens when your on the guide the very second that there changing everything, but they did not waste time, it went to effect at 12:13 A.M.!!!!!]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23294441 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 02:13:30 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23281140 Pullo : Same here on a DCT-700 but does it even matter,will Comcast Central still be around after Thursday? Will TCN go digital only and move to channel 26,what happens to QVC? why can't they put TCN HD back on 201 right now?

So many questions that will have to wait until Thursday to be answered!]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23281140 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:37:28 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23277638 cypherstream : Anyone notice that Comcast Central does not work properly on a DCT-700? If you arrow off to one of the other windows to listen to it's audio, in about 3 seconds the screen will flash and the cursor will return to the home spot along with the default audio coming back on. This seems to be the issue on News, Kids, and Sports.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23277638 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 09:10:33 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23265921 ComcastTech : it happens. i'm out of work for a week with swine flu, so any coming updates i wont have a clue about.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23265921 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 11:53:29 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23253054 cypherstream :
said by Pullo See Profile :

Talked to a friend who has Digital Starter with a DCT-700 and they are getting "Not Authorized" on the two new channels.They should be included in limited basic and above like all the other PBS subchannels.
Well your friend isn't missing much at all. 3rd rate, lower audio/video quality programming at best.

They work on my box, but I have Digital Platinum. ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23253054 Wed, 28 Oct 2009 07:47:55 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23253049 Pullo : Talked to a friend who has Digital Starter with a DCT-700 and they are getting "Not Authorized" on the two new channels.They should be included in limited basic and above like all the other PBS subchannels.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23253049 Wed, 28 Oct 2009 07:45:53 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23250118 cypherstream : Not sure about A28. The CSR on the phone was clueless about it.

The PSIP on the new channels is effed up.

35-4 Labeled Global
There are 2 yes 2 35-5's.
The first 35-5 is labeled WYBE-35
The second 35-5 is labeled World.
They all appear as ENCRYPTED (So much for Must Carry compliance) to my QAM tuner.
HOWEVER the diagnostics in the cable box says CLR. So the PSIP issue is making my QAM tuner think they are encrypted.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23250118 Tue, 27 Oct 2009 17:00:25 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23249636 ryan21 : When will Reading get the I-28 guide?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23249636 Tue, 27 Oct 2009 15:38:30 EDT Re: Analogs removed http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23246223 cypherstream : Yeah it Mega Hurts! Get it? Megahertz MHz! :D

Good find, yeah WYBE is off the dial now. That seems to be the stipulation that an analog station can move as long as they add the digital subchannels for it. Remember they did this with WLVT-39.

They should move channel 22 off to digital only. What an effing waste. It's a blue screen that says "No signal." in the upper left corner.

So there's 2 free spaces that are currently unused. Channel 7 and Channel 17. I predict that the QAM's on 113 and 114 move to 7 and 17, then QAM's 113 and 114 become DOCSIS 3.0 carriers. Just a thought, maybe.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23246223 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 22:50:33 EDT Analogs removed http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23246103 Pullo : I should have checked before posting,it looks like WYBE (channel 17) and C-SPAN2 (95) are gone from analog in Reading.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23246103 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 22:31:28 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23246078 sansri88 : MHZWV is MHz Networks Worldview

»www.mhznetworks.org/mhzworldview/
--
Sriram Satish
NYU FAS Computing]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23246078 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 22:24:22 EDT More channels I don't want http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23245913 Pullo : Just love these stealth channel additions,I'd be OK with it if they had moved WYBE on channel 17 to digital like they announced back in April.

This lists the channels as being on 264 and 265:

»www.mindtv.org/styles/mind/www/channels.html]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23245913 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 21:51:10 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23245821 cypherstream : 2 new SD crappy channels added on 771 MHz (RF Ch 120).

263 - MIND2
264 - MHZWV

Seem to be some third rate programs which I believe are subchannels of WYBE 35. Al Jazeera was on MHZWV earlier, now it's Australian Football.

Seems like the end of the spectrum all the way out there at 771 MHz is a dumping ground for secondary must carries... (WLVT, Telefura, WYBE).]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23245821 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 21:35:27 EDT Re: Channel 22 "Educational Programming" http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23238388 cypherstream : Yeah, don't need it, got a good stable job!]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23238388 Sun, 25 Oct 2009 11:24:52 EDT Re: Channel 22 "Educational Programming" http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23238369 ComcastTech :
said by cypherstream See Profile :

Comcast if your hiring network/headend techs contact me via PM.
Wouldn't hold your breath. We have a guy in each.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23238369 Sun, 25 Oct 2009 11:17:34 EDT Re: Channel 22 "Educational Programming" http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23230162 ak3883 : cyper, that is one of our "packages" of SD channels as well, way over in Bucks county close to NJ. Exactly the same 12 group/order of channels. I'm betting the other 4 groups of 12 SD channels muxed together are the same too. ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23230162 Fri, 23 Oct 2009 12:28:58 EDT Re: Channel 22 "Educational Programming" http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23228847 cypherstream : See a lot more of the Lebanon system channels are labeled over at Silicondust...
»www.silicondust.com/hdhomerun/li···p_995615

149 programs vs 115 programs found for the Reading system:
»www.silicondust.com/hdhomerun/li···p_995112

But now if you notice the multiplexes in the Lebanon system, a town with DTA's, compared to Readings, the channels are grouped together in the same fashion.

Sort the Lebanon lineup by channel by clicking on the channel column header:
»www.silicondust.com/hdhomerun/li···p_995615

Now compare that to Reading's QAM layout:
»home.comcast.net/~cypherx/qam.htm
For example scroll down to Reading's physical channel 77:
1 e BET
2 e Cartoon Network
3 e Comedy
4 e MTV
5 e Disney
6 e Nickalodeon
7 e SCI-FI
8 e AMC
9 e Discovery
10 e TLC
11 e VH-1
12 e USA

Look at Lebanon's lineup and this same combination is on their physical channel 74.
74-1 61 BET
74-2 58 TOON
74-3 38 COMEDY
74-4 32 MTV
74-5 63 DISN
74-6 35 NIK
74-7 71 SYFY
74-8 26 AMC
74-9 60 DSC
74-10 34 TLC
74-11 31 VH1
74-12 47 USA

And I bet you it's that same combination through all of PA. The systems east of us even, when they went into Clear QAM for their DTA's in Montgomery and Chester counties, had the SAME channels grouped together. With the big site in Lebanon with all the dishes, I wouldn't be surprised if that's the regions content ingest and multiplexing site. Now it shoots over those combinations of channels over multicast UDP IP streams over their local gige/10gE network to Motorola SEM's (or SA MQAM / GQAM's) and out comes a tuned QAM for that system.

Some of the channels and frequencies are the same, like Channel 91 take a look at the Music Choice numbers on both Lebanon's listing and Reading's. Identical. In fact pretty much everything over Channel 91 is the same, except for HD Locals and a few odds and ends here & there. But still where you see an NBC in Reading, there's an NBC in that same spot in Lebanon (although a different one).

So a lot of this behind the scenes standardization should help in accelerating DTA deployment once the Lebanon base system is completed.

It also explains why some of the 860 MHz area's took so long for HD additions despite having plenty of bandwidth (Hershey, 860 area's of Harrisburg, Lock Haven, etc...). They had to "break the mold" so to speak.

Some of the Motorola based equipment used in these processes could be:
Motorola Astria Content Processors
»www.motorola.com/business/v/inde···b00aRCRD

Motorola DM6400 Cherry Pickers
»www.motorola.com/Business/US-EN/···00_US-EN

Motorola SEM
»broadband.motorola.com/catalog/p···0804.pdf (PDF)

In SA/Cisco networks they could shoot video to the GQAM
»www.cisco.com/en/US/prod/collate···ec44.pdf

Or the older MQAM
»www.ciscosystems.org.ro/en/US/pr···eb73.pdf

The stuff can pull video via standard ASI inputs or over IP networks. In case of the older SA MQAM I believe that only takes ASI, so you could use Terrayon/Motorola equipment to convert the IP UDP multicast video streams to ASI.

Heck you could use VLC player to stream UDP audio, transcode it to MPEG2 ts and feed it into a mux (Motorola, Harmonic, BigBand, Cisco, etc...) and as long as you populate the PMT, TS and SID, after it's muxed push it to an outbound security processor/qam and yes a Cable box can tune content driven from a server running plain old VLC!

Comcast if your hiring network/headend techs contact me via PM.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23228847 Fri, 23 Oct 2009 07:38:41 EDT Re: Channel 22 "Educational Programming" http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23228250 Comcast Guy :
said by Pullo See Profile :

Did Lebanon in fact get a 90 day notice? A search of Pa Public Notices for the Lebanon Daily News turned up nothing,unless it was a general advertisement and not a Legal notice.
Yep. The 90-day notice was posted 2 weeks ago and DTAs are now available in the Lebanon office (as of 10/22 at 4pm).

Lebanon cut 1: 1/12/10
1st HD adds: 2/1/10
Lebanon cut 2: 2/9/10
2nd HD adds: 2/16/10]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23228250 Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:36:59 EDT Re: Channel 22 "Educational Programming" http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23223334 Pullo : Did Lebanon in fact get a 90 day notice? A search of Pa Public Notices for the Lebanon Daily News turned up nothing,unless it was a general advertisement and not a Legal notice.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23223334 Thu, 22 Oct 2009 09:17:01 EDT Re: Channel 22 "Educational Programming" http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23223271 cypherstream : Interesting that they don't mention Animal Planet or History HD in the upper 800's.

Also find it strange that Lebanon would get DTA's but not Reading. After analyzing the QAM layouts on both systems, they are almost identical. At least mux wise, they have the same channels grouped together. A lot are on the same frequencies, but some stuff is just shifted (because they have different # of open spaces than us). Since were all getting the same QAM feeds in the same MPEG PID order, we shouldn't be too much longer after Lebanon's done. We are sister systems that use the same RF line equipment.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23223271 Thu, 22 Oct 2009 09:05:49 EDT Re: Channel 22 "Educational Programming" http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23222931 Pullo : This is the next thing on deck,other than that nothing. Comcast Guy posted that Lebanon was to get a 90 day notice for DTA's but I didn't see any notice posted.

»Re: DTAs Available for Harrisburg Central
]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23222931 Thu, 22 Oct 2009 07:28:47 EDT Re: Channel 22 "Educational Programming" http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23221950 Chad473 : not really any need to wonder. until they decide to bring dta's and the whole project cavalry thing to the area, there won't be any major additions.

comcast tech posted above "april through july 2010" so don't start holding your breath for awhile. that's a long way away..and judging by the info the insiders are good enough to leak out to us here, comcast rarely hits their projected dates around here anyway.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23221950 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 22:45:36 EDT Re: Channel 22 "Educational Programming" http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23221467 anon : It has been way too quiet, I guess no one has any good news to report. :(]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23221467 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 21:01:30 EDT Re: Channel 22 "Educational Programming" http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23179920 cypherstream : I thought RACC was responsible for it. I just know it was off the air for a few days but now it's back with NASA TV. A lot of people on the Comcast.net forums request Nasa TV. I think you can get that channel with RCN or a dish, but not many cable operators carry it.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23179920 Tue, 13 Oct 2009 23:06:12 EDT Channel 22 "Educational Programming" http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23179852 Pullo : They never publish a schedule for that channel so you never know whats going to be on.I don't watch it enough to know if the 4 High schools that put programs on it are on at the same time each week or what RACC's schedule is.

Who controls the channel, is it BCTV,RACC or Comcast?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23179852 Tue, 13 Oct 2009 22:48:15 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23179742 cypherstream : NASA TV is currently on Channel 22 (Analog and Digital Simulcast).

I verified this at the NASA TV live feed website, and it is the NASA TV live feed.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23179742 Tue, 13 Oct 2009 22:26:15 EDT Re: Rate sheet in new bill http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23177339 cypherstream :
said by Pullo See Profile :

Got my bill today and the new rate sheet was in it,for the most part no price changes,or very minor.Announcement on bill for NFL RedZone but on wrong channel (276) vs 734 sd and 255 HD plus nothing about Animal Planet and History HD's in the 800's or the Nov 5 changes.
Those guys never talk to each other. So much for a premier communications company.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23177339 Tue, 13 Oct 2009 14:44:33 EDT Rate sheet in new bill http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23176601 Pullo : Got my bill today and the new rate sheet was in it,for the most part no price changes,or very minor.Announcement on bill for NFL RedZone but on wrong channel (276) vs 734 sd and 255 HD plus nothing about Animal Planet and History HD's in the 800's or the Nov 5 changes.

Reading current,(new)

Limited Basic $12.90 (12.90)
Family Tier $31.55 (31.30)
Digital Economy $39.95 (39.95)
Digital Starter $64.65 (59.70)
Digital Preferred (Classic) $76.65 (76.65)
Digital Preferred with One premium service $92.65 (96.70)
Digital Preferred with Two premium service $105.30 (110.70)
Digital Preferred Plus $114.90 (119.70)
Digital Premier $129.35 (129.35)

»i991.photobucket.com/albums/af32···mage.jpg
»i991.photobucket.com/albums/af32···ge-1.jpg]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23176601 Tue, 13 Oct 2009 12:54:19 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23161245 mikedz4 : does anyone know when pittsburgh will get the massive addition of hd channels? I know we are getting 11 this month but that won't even give us 60 hd channels. I'd say 45 tops now.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23161245 Sat, 10 Oct 2009 00:47:42 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23160780 ryan21 : k thanks]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23160780 Fri, 09 Oct 2009 22:18:02 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23159666 ComcastTech : April through July 2010]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23159666 Fri, 09 Oct 2009 18:06:22 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23157262 ryan21 : So does anyone know when we will get the massive addition of HD channels like other areas are getting?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23157262 Fri, 09 Oct 2009 11:09:18 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23155283 Comcast Guy :
said by cypherstream See Profile :

Just to let you know, the Reading office on 400 Riverfront Dr. no longer had DCX DVR's as of last Friday afternoon when a friend of mine went to trade up. They are handing out DCH DVR's currently. He will check again in a few weeks.
Harrisburg office had a few DCXs yesterday and I grabbed one to replace my old DCT DVR. It's far more responsive and just plain looks nicer on my entertainment rack. The smaller Pace HD boxes were few and far between.

So nice to finally get a more attractive cable box for customers. Well...um...and employees.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23155283 Thu, 08 Oct 2009 22:39:37 EDT Re: Service Electric going Digital will SELL DTA's http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23151146 cypherstream : Well Pullo,

That explains why on SECV you can get every normal channel (2-99) in clear QAM.
»www.silicondust.com/hdhomerun/li···p_936473

So even with the competition going all Digital, Comcast of Berks County still wants to wait? They are lazy. Sure it's coming, but nows the BEST time to announce it. Why? Because SECV announced it first, so they will take the heat. Comcast can use SECV's announcement as a cover to the elderly and analog lovers, as "look, their doing it, so are we".

SECV will have a great system. They upgraded to C-COR 1 GHz equipment. 1 GHz bandwidth with limited analog will provide LOTS of bandwidth.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23151146 Thu, 08 Oct 2009 11:14:27 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23150633 ryan21 : TCN HD was removed yesterday, guess it will be back in November. Wish they could keep it, it was nice to get some extra games in HD]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23150633 Thu, 08 Oct 2009 09:41:42 EDT Service Electric going Digital http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23150014 Pullo : In today's Reading Eagle:

»readingeagle.com/article.aspx?id=160464

Highlights:

Service Electric Cablevision is notifying customers it will be converting most of its channels to digital only.That means customers without digital-ready TVs are going to need adapters to keep watching those channels.The company, which serves about 33,000 customers in 30 municipalities in Berks and Chester counties, has prepared a notice explaining the changes.

Additional adapters will be available to rent for $1.95 month or buy for $50 each.

Comcast also making switch

Comcast Cable, with more than 700,000 customers in its central Pennsylvania region, which includes Berks County, also is planning a switch to digital.Called "World of More," the switch is being rolled out neighborhood by neighborhood across the country.The switch has begun in some parts of Philadelphia and New Jersey, but Comcast officials said Wednesday they weren't ready to unveil plans for Berks County.

The officials said customers will receive plenty of advance notice and frequent communications before the switch.

Correction:
"Service Electric Cablevision will offer subscribers up to two digital transport adapters at no charge. Customers who need more adapters can lease them from the company. The fee will be $1.95 a month per adapter or a one-time lease payment of $50. A Service Electric representative provided incorrect information about obtaining the adapters for a story in the Thursday Reading Eagle." ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23150014 Thu, 08 Oct 2009 05:31:11 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23149526 mikedz4 : apparently comcast is getting rid of bulletin boards nationwide. I had my local franchise director contact comcast about getting a bulletin board setup for my area and the guy at comcast told him that comcast doesn't setup bulletin boards anymore and will be doing away with them by mid 2010. So unless your area programs it's own bulletin board expect it to go dark soon.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23149526 Thu, 08 Oct 2009 00:28:58 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23148786 ComcastTech :
said by cypherstream See Profile :

Just to let you know, the Reading office on 400 Riverfront Dr. no longer had DCX DVR's as of last Friday afternoon when a friend of mine went to trade up. They are handing out DCH DVR's currently. He will check again in a few weeks.

Ch 22 is still dead in both analog and digital. Did a rescan on my TV and it skipped over 22 completely. Manually typing in 22 it tries to acquire a signal in digital mode for some reason and it fails with "Weak signal".

Since it's not working they should just pull the plug on it and reclaim that bandwidth.

What's up with the Reading Eagle's ad anyway? There are a lot of unanswered questions. If TCN on Channel 5 moves to Channel 26, what happens to QVC on Channel 26? What happens to Channel 5? Are we reclaiming 2 * 6 MHz channel spaces that day?

Is Comcast Central being removed completely? Or are they just now realizing that with a box and basic service you could watch Expanded Basic and up channels that are features on Comcast Central? Right now Lifetime, A&E and MTV are on Ch 960. CNBC, Fox News, Weather, CNN are on 961. Disney Cartoon, Sprout and Nick Jr are on 962. Vs, ESPN, Golf and ESPN2 are on 963. I could essentially have a free ride and watch those channels with basic service if I didn't mind the small video window.
yea we will be out for at least 2 weeks. we don't have SMC's either. it was great fun doing commercial triple plays while hunting for them let me tell ya.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23148786 Wed, 07 Oct 2009 21:35:11 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23148448 Pullo : Channel 22 is working,it's currently showing the Wilson High School bulletin board.As far as TCN,QVC and Comcast Central go I guess we just have to wait until on or about Nov 5.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23148448 Wed, 07 Oct 2009 20:24:47 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23148075 anon : your right cypherstream
in fact right now on the Kids Channel , Nick jr and Sprout are definitely at least digital classic channels everywhere, Disney and cartoon are at least Digital Starter (Disney is Digital Classic in Plainfield, NJ)

In Sports ESPN News is at least digital classic/ Sports Package

In News, all 6 feed as of now are at least Digital Starter

Comcast Central Main feed is just the same Feed that you see when you are in the On-demand system itself so it is a complete waste of bandwidth, i hope reading/hamburg get rid of it , i guess that means it should go away then from here in (Pottsville) sooner or later also!!! I know that the New Jersey area is also getting rid of those 886 to 893 On Demand channels as well, the Day that all this crap is out of My systems i will do a Happy dance!!!!]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23148075 Wed, 07 Oct 2009 19:29:09 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23147916 cypherstream : Just to let you know, the Reading office on 400 Riverfront Dr. no longer had DCX DVR's as of last Friday afternoon when a friend of mine went to trade up. They are handing out DCH DVR's currently. He will check again in a few weeks.

Ch 22 is still dead in both analog and digital. Did a rescan on my TV and it skipped over 22 completely. Manually typing in 22 it tries to acquire a signal in digital mode for some reason and it fails with "Weak signal".

Since it's not working they should just pull the plug on it and reclaim that bandwidth.

What's up with the Reading Eagle's ad anyway? There are a lot of unanswered questions. If TCN on Channel 5 moves to Channel 26, what happens to QVC on Channel 26? What happens to Channel 5? Are we reclaiming 2 * 6 MHz channel spaces that day?

Is Comcast Central being removed completely? Or are they just now realizing that with a box and basic service you could watch Expanded Basic and up channels that are features on Comcast Central? Right now Lifetime, A&E and MTV are on Ch 960. CNBC, Fox News, Weather, CNN are on 961. Disney Cartoon, Sprout and Nick Jr are on 962. Vs, ESPN, Golf and ESPN2 are on 963. I could essentially have a free ride and watch those channels with basic service if I didn't mind the small video window.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23147916 Wed, 07 Oct 2009 18:52:01 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23142932 LeftyJR : We haven't seen anything about of the 200/300s here. When I lived in Lock Haven, they started mapping some HDs in the 500s (WE, Fuse, IFC).]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23142932 Tue, 06 Oct 2009 21:41:30 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23142763 pennstatejim :
said by Comcast Guy See Profile :

said by ryan21 See Profile :

APHD is channel 868, and HISHD is 875.
Looks like the email I got was half right. Channels were there, just in different spots.

Enjoy Meerkat Manor!
Is this the start of migrating the HD channels to the 800s? ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23142763 Tue, 06 Oct 2009 21:12:45 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23142586 cypherstream : Well in Hamburg that slot is the Hamburg Bulletin board channel, so that would have to be removed as well (or moved to digital only). We can get the digital version of it only through a QAM tuner, but it's not mapped to our boxes.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23142586 Tue, 06 Oct 2009 20:44:45 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23142528 anon : hey cypherstream
C-Span 2, TCN and Shop NBC where the 3 channels Removed from the Pottsville, Pa 6 months Ago, so for your system just got Rid of C-Span 2 yesterday (For Animal Planet and History HD)and TCN next month (for Possible few more HD) and i thought i heard they doing something about Shop NBC a while ago, but did not go through with it originally, but it could be gone now or later) This then will bring you up to where you should be, in fact your be one channel ahead because would then have every channel that was taken from us earlier in the year, but we still have Style in analog, it never went to channel 118 here, hopefully they, take this off Analog and then give us the History and Animal Planet HD that we should of had 3 months ago and have both of our systems balance out!!!]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23142528 Tue, 06 Oct 2009 20:33:22 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23142497 Pullo : I think I read that with the city of Reading's financial problems they are withholding money from BCTV and BCTV is threatening to shut down the Municipal Access Channel (99).If it happens maybe Comcast could grab that slot back. ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23142497 Tue, 06 Oct 2009 20:23:15 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23142392 cypherstream : Black screen on both Analog and digital. Quiet static sound.

Ch 22 was supposed to go digital only Feb 2008. They decided not to for whatever reason (Maybe because RACC uses it and they would need DTA's in every room with a TV?)

That's an amateur local access channel so it does eff up from time to time.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23142392 Tue, 06 Oct 2009 19:59:50 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23142373 Pullo : Cypher can you check channel 22,for me it's dead on an analog TV and with a box,as far as CSPAN2 I don't know when that happened I never watch it.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23142373 Tue, 06 Oct 2009 19:55:57 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23142283 cypherstream : CSPAN 2 was removed from Channel 95 (93 MHz). In it's place they threw the 3:1 mux of Discovery HD Theater, Animal Planet HD, History HD. We are still mapped to the old Discovery HD Theater though on 669 MHz (Physical Channel 103).

I'd imagine once all systems in Central PA are migrated to the new 3:1 MUX, they will discontinue DHD Theater on the legacy QAM which is a 1 HD / 7 SD package. That QAM will be freed up for more SD or another HD.

I was unaware that CSPAN2 was removed from Analog. Did this happen last night, or was this always free?

I have to say I'll forget about them all the way by themselves next to that spam "Auto's, shop 887, etc.." So I added them as favorites and parental locked the SD versions. Forgot to set favorites on my new DCX box.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23142283 Tue, 06 Oct 2009 19:40:19 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23142255 anon : Does anyone else think History HD looks not so good? It beats zoom mode standard def but its looks grainy and not smooth.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23142255 Tue, 06 Oct 2009 19:33:59 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23142235 anon : Bandwidth is finite. Sports channels occupy too much as it is. Intelligent programming like Smithsonian channel, AMC, Biography, Planet Green etc are not carried or not carried in HD. ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23142235 Tue, 06 Oct 2009 19:31:18 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23142098 ryan21 : boo this man!]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23142098 Tue, 06 Oct 2009 19:00:45 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23141444 anon : God I hope not. How much sports do you people need? Is one team of fat guys in tight pants hitting another team of fat guys in tights pants really that much different from any other?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23141444 Tue, 06 Oct 2009 17:54:58 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23141057 Comcast Guy :
said by ryan21 See Profile :

APHD is channel 868, and HISHD is 875.
Looks like the email I got was half right. Channels were there, just in different spots.

Enjoy Meerkat Manor!]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23141057 Tue, 06 Oct 2009 15:51:10 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23140468 anon : Know in Schuylkill County as The Comcast System of Pottsville, we were to have History HD and Animal Planet HD 3 months ago, but they gave it to the System in Lancaster instead!!! We were going to have them in the 200 Range but if your close to digital Migration they give you them in the 800 Range Instead, (They are coming to a new HD set structure for this Overall Region) in an Overall timescale we (Pottsville) are behind Reading/Hamburg so there really is no necessarily to add them, but i want them anyway!!!! also TCN was removed from analog here 6 months ago, in fact i believe Reading was the Last one to have it in Analog, but Both areas need even more analog Removed as soon as possible!!!!!]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23140468 Tue, 06 Oct 2009 14:46:26 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23140195 anon : What about the Schuylkill County Area? Are we not on the same headend as Reading and Hamburg? I wish I knew enough about the cable system to force a rebuttle by Bicker..he is rhedoric is really good!]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23140195 Tue, 06 Oct 2009 13:06:05 EDT Re: AD in todays Reading Eagle http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23140110 ComcastTech : Rearranging]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23140110 Tue, 06 Oct 2009 12:46:31 EDT Re: AD in todays Reading Eagle http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23139845 Pullo : A lot of unanswered questions about that ad.Did they really mean TCN on channel 5 (not 8)moving to 26 and requiring a digital converter or cablecard? What happens to QVC that is currently on 26? Is Comcast Central going away or do you need Digital Classic and above to get it? Red Zone HD is on the guide on 255 but I don't have the S&E pack so I just get "Not Authorized"

Question for you cypher,were did Comcast find the bandwidth for the new channels and is there any capacity left?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23139845 Tue, 06 Oct 2009 12:06:28 EDT Re: AD in todays Reading Eagle http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23139774 cypherstream : Uh... Channel 8 is WGAL in Reading. TCN is 5, it's been 5 for the last 10 years.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23139774 Tue, 06 Oct 2009 11:49:05 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23139079 ryan21 : So now that the long awaited APHD, and HISHD have been added, what do you think is next BTN HD, ESPNU HD, CBSCHD or something else?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23139079 Tue, 06 Oct 2009 09:31:13 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23138613 anon : At first blush I thought that notice said COMEDY Central was being removed from Digital Starter. Heads would role.

Sweet about HistoryHD though.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23138613 Tue, 06 Oct 2009 07:35:21 EDT AD in todays Reading Eagle http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23138535 Pullo : Looks like TCN is going digital,although TCN is on channel 5 and QVC is on 26. What happens to QVC?
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»comcastworldofmore.com/plainfiel···neup.pdf
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]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23138459 Tue, 06 Oct 2009 05:00:24 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23137974 ryan21 : APHD is channel 868, and HISHD is 875.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23137974 Mon, 05 Oct 2009 23:54:06 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23135218 cypherstream : Oh finally moving away from that legacy Discovery HD Theater QAM?

I didn't see anything this morning yet either, but I will be very pleased to see History in HD!

Oh and damn Lykins and their fancy 860 MHz system!]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23135218 Mon, 05 Oct 2009 14:54:32 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23135052 Comcast Guy :
said by Pullo See Profile :

No,no guide data and direct access with the remote defaults to 231 and 218
Keep checking periodically. It did say "on or about 10/5/09."]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23135052 Mon, 05 Oct 2009 14:29:57 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23135045 Pullo : No,no guide data and direct access with the remote defaults to 231 and 218

As an aside the franchise agreement between Comcast and Hamburg is up for renewal.

»pa.mypublicnotices.com/PublicNot···=1576200]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23135045 Mon, 05 Oct 2009 14:28:47 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23134998 Comcast Guy : Hey Reading/Hamburg...History and Animal Planet should have been added today. Channels 230 and 217.

Oh, and Lykens got CMT, MTV, TWC, Vh1 and Comedy Central all in HD.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23134998 Mon, 05 Oct 2009 14:22:15 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23121619 anon : So cypherstream

You Have Triple Play Platinum. All Digital channels + the 4 premiums, CDV, 8mb HSI, and DVR.
this sounds like you have everything but The HD, so this will actually be an grandfathered package for the People in Pottsville if they offered here in the first place, since after November 1, 2009 comcast is Pushing HD, in fact add in the HD and Sport Package with your Stuff and it become what we will call the HD Premier Triple Play for $199.99, in fact after 11/01/2009 the Only Non-HD Triple Play in Pottsville will be the Economy Triple Play (which Itself is also new in Pottsville) Which is Digital Economy, Economy High Speed and Local Area only CDV for just $79.85!!! Comcast actually had here the names of Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Platinum but comcast actually got rid of those names here back in 2004, we had the terms of the last 4 for some years Starter (New for 2009),classic (was 2004, later merged with Preferred in 2008), preferred (2004), Plus (2004) and Premier (2008), so when in comes to naming some thing were behind, but some things we are ahead!!!]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23121619 Fri, 02 Oct 2009 16:10:23 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23120800 ryan21 : lol]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23120800 Fri, 02 Oct 2009 14:18:51 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23120457 cypherstream : What's the Digital Classic A/O for $8.90? That's how much my current DCT-700 costs.

Digital Classic - is that some kind of grandfathered package? I have Triple Play Platinum. All Digital channels + the 4 premiums, CDV, 8mb HSI, and DVR.

Shouldn't the terms be updated, I'm not on Digital Classic, I'm on Platinum.

So to hook up extra TV's, if you subscribe to a lower level of service, it's cheaper? That doesn't seem right. So again it seems like they are driving people to digital economy and trying to get people off of higher packages. Is this so they don't have to pay the content providers as much money? I mean they do furnish numbers of how many people subscribe to what networks, so the content providers know how much to charge.

Looks like your best bet is Digital Economy, own your own modem and no CDV (since you can't buy an eMTA at this point). Didn't realize they were penalizing the big spenders.

P.S. J Jefferson, I love your enthusiasm! ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23120457 Fri, 02 Oct 2009 13:20:10 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23120084 Comcast Guy : Also, in Harrisburg, Adult VOD went from $13.99 to 11.99. So that's good news for some.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23120084 Fri, 02 Oct 2009 12:26:41 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23119141 anon : Ok cypherstream, i think this is where comcast is making there money for this upcoming year, there going through the back door this year, this is the part where comcast really changed things, at least it's alot for Pottsville, but may still suck for Reading, some for the good and some for the Really bad!!!

First of all If you have a Triple Play all Packages should now have an HD Converter Box + Remote Control, which they never listed before at least in a price listing here in Pottsville!!
HD Starter Triple Play $129.99 (6M internet +CDV)
HD Preferred Triple Play $144.95 (6M internet +CDV)
HD Plus Triple Play $159.99 (8M internet +CDV + HBO)
HD Premier Triple Play $199.99(8M internet+CDV+Premeir+DVR)

that was Consider the simple Stuff, so i hope everyone is sitting down in chair about now!!! because i going to Introduce you to Comcast new Fussy Math formula!!! You may want to start laughing and crying right about Now!!

For SD People!! (First SD Box Included) but now if you get a Second SD Digital Converter it is going to be $3.20 + Remote Control of $0.25 + the level of Service your on!!
(we do not need this stuff now for the lower end stuff but we all know eventfully comcast well start Encryption Soon, so they can make Tons of more Money!!!)

Family Tier Additional Outlet Was $3.70 now $3.40
Digital Economy Additional Outlet Was $3.70 now $3.40
Digital Starter Was $4.95 now $6.95
Digital Classic Was $8.90 Stays at $8.90

Cable Card (For Comcast Equipment there is no charge at all!!)
Cable Card (For Not Comcast Equipment -1st Card still Free!!)
Cable Card (Dual Cable Cards for non-comcast HD DVR's Requiring two Cards) Was $2.00 Now $1.75)

For HDTV People!!!
Reminder if you have Triple Play 1st HD box is now Included, If you need an HDTV Digital Converter (With any other Digital Service or Package) it going to be just $6.50 but if you just have Tv Service, it Was $9.80 going down to $9.25

For Everything else Other Than HD Premier Triple Play (which does even include the DVR also!!)
Digital Video Recorder (DVR) Service Primary Outlet $15.95
Digital Video Recorder (DVR) Service Additional outlet $20.90

and to no one surprise the EMTA Modem Rental is up to $5.00

to make this more simple Comcast is creating a pecking Order!!
(Basically if you were at Digital Starter or lower (with SD) with 2 or more boxes then you are the Greatest Winner (Price Wise Only) this upcoming year, you save at least ($6.50)even at 1 box you got a good deal (For Now!!), since digital starter itself went down $4.00 (With SD), Even in HD Digital Starter is cheaper but only when down to where the Current Price of standard cable is (but of course We here really know why they did this)it because Next year they will begin migration, and take channel off of Analog, and force people to go Digital, and by Getting HD, Get DVR's and use more On Demand Services so that they Can make more money because Comcast is Evil!! and that some people are Fools!!)

if you are Digital Preferred in Either SD or HD (it's a wash everything that went down get negated by the things that went up)

but if you are Premium Person and have alots of HD and DVR, if you want to watch tv at an affordable price in the future, better start getting Triple Plays fast, because even those the price did not go up at all this year at least in Pottsville, I know Exactly Where Comcast is heading and it not good for you in the long run!!!]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23119141 Fri, 02 Oct 2009 10:23:48 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23119177 Chad473 : redzone HD is in our guide as well as of yesterday. excellent news as it's a great alternative for the weekends we don't go to the bar for games. I still don't get why they don't just run this on the regular nfl channel (well, no, I get it but still...) since it's a waste of bandwidth for all but 8 hours a week.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23119177 Fri, 02 Oct 2009 10:08:28 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23118457 cypherstream : I would like to know what is happening for equipment rates.

$8.90 a month for an SD box is ludacris. If you want to entice people to move to digital they need to lower this price point to make going digital look more attractive. The more people that have digital set tops on their TV's, the less to be pissed off when they eventually do migrate, as digital customers won't notice any service disruptions.

Then what is the price of an extra HD box? Is it still $8.90 + $5 = $13.90 ? No wonder there's a very limited HD selection, because not many people can afford all the HD equipment!

HD & SD equipment should cost the same. Time Warner can do it and there not hurting for cash!

One thing that does not sit pretty with me is a $5 modem rental. First, we do not have DOCSIS 3.0 in our area. The D1.1/2.0 equipment we have is already purchased and on the road to full depreciation. The only thing I could possibly agree with a $5 rental is an actual brand new DOCSIS 3.0 modem. There are people like myself who cannot purchase eMTA's, so why should we suffer? I guess they want to drive people away from Triple Play. I know if I got rid of CDV, I could then buy my own modem and not pay a rental fee. I thought the whole purpose of Triple Play was to entice customers to sign up for service? It sounds like they'd rather not sign up any more customers because they think they already have enough.

Whoever is in charge needs to be fired. Were talking no innovation, ridiculous prices. They play on the fact that many of us have no other choice in service providers. Sucks they can hang on by that thread, but Berks County is a dark hole when it comes to competition. No VZ Fios, no AT&T U-Verse, tons of apartments and lots of wooded area's where dishes cannot be put up. They know it, we know it, and there's nothing that can be done about it.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23118457 Fri, 02 Oct 2009 07:29:41 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23118307 Pullo : Reading current prices ( )

Limited Basic is $12.90 (13.25)
Family Tier is $31.90 (31.90)
Digital Economy is $39.95 (39.95)
Old Standard Cable/New Digital Starter is $54.95 (61.70)
Digital Preferred $71.90 (76.65)
Digital Preferred with One premium service $91.95 (92.65)
Digital Preferred with Two premium service $105.95 (105.30)
Digital Preferred Plus $114.95 (114.90)
Digital Premier $129.35 (126.20)

The price variability is odd for systems adjacent to each other, fed off of the same headend with almost identical lineups.Reading is higher on the low end and lower on the high end.That may change when the new prices come out. ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23118307 Fri, 02 Oct 2009 05:35:38 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23117833 anon : We in the Pottsville system got our Price list on Monday, and they changed the Prices so that when we Eventfully get migrated everything Price wise will all ready be ready for it!! of course we here all ready knew this was coming months ago, but at least now it is in Writing!! at least for the first time they actually give prices for almost every type of configuration you can think of!! which actually make me very happy!!

i list these in order of channels available so the Price goes up in sequence!!! Here is the most important stuff and you want something particular just feel free to ask!!!

Effective 11/01/2009

Limited Basic is $12.90
Family Tier is $31.90
Digital Economy is $39.95
Old Standard Cable/New Digital Starter is $54.95
Digital Preferred $71.90
Digital Preferred with One premium service $91.95
Digital Preferred with Two premium service $105.95
Digital Preferred Plus $114.95
Digital Premier $129.35]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23117833 Fri, 02 Oct 2009 00:17:33 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23117716 ak3883 : Cool, somewhere else got a new price card that had the same prices. I thought it was an error.

Three things certain in life: Death, Taxes, and yearly cable bill increases higher than inflation]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23117716 Thu, 01 Oct 2009 23:35:56 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23117648 cypherstream : What you actually want higher prices?

Heck if you have a 2nd DVR it's a whopping $25.40 a month. I had 2 DVR's for 4 days and my bill increased by 38.10 for 45 days of HD-DVR A/O. Now that will come off as I returned the other DVR, but still at those prices I would never EVER rent another DVR from Comcast. Hell a Tivo is 12.95 a month, plus whatever a cable card is, is not near 25.40 a month! Plus with a Tivo your getting more features.

I think Comcast should acquire some of the content providers. This way they don't have to pay so much for content. ABC/Disney would be a good jackpot but I don't think anyone can afford them in todays day and age. NBC Universal isn't too bad, but Time Warner has more networks out there (still dreaming).

It's October already. Were winding down to the end of the year with only 3 months left. I highly doubt there will be any major projects starting in 4th Quarter. Q4 is normally a time to reflect and plan for next year.

I almost think Michael Scott runs Comcast of Reading. You know, the office...]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23117648 Thu, 01 Oct 2009 23:20:38 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23117361 anon : I tried to take a photo of the price sheet but it didn't turn out well because of the shiny paper. It came in the mail yesterday, not attached to a bill. Under equipment rental, every price is either no change or a slight decrease, only modem rental has increased form $3 to $5. DVR price does not change.

Is the economy really that bad that Comcast cannot raises its prices? I thought Comcast price increases were like death and taxes. I guess Comcast cannot justify a price increase with a straight face (nothing has improved, we still have about 1/2 the HD channels of Chicago or Harrisburg) so they didn't bother.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23117361 Thu, 01 Oct 2009 22:27:12 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23116593 cypherstream : If anything I hope equipment rental goes down. Now they have multiple suppliers making boxes. For instance PACE makes the RNG-110. Bidding for equipment between 2 or more vendors (Pace and Motorola) should end up saving Comcast money and improving equipment supplies.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23116593 Thu, 01 Oct 2009 20:19:36 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23116540 Pullo : I didn't get anything in the mail yet,if you did can you scan it and post it or post some of the price quotes.I saved last years price sheet so I have something to compare the new prices to.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23116540 Thu, 01 Oct 2009 20:10:22 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23116475 anon : Did Comcast screwup the annual price increase pamphlet, or did most prices actually go down slightly or stay the same? It says why prices are going up, then proceeds to show few increases at all?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23116475 Thu, 01 Oct 2009 20:00:14 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23110711 LeftyJR : ...and there it is - on channel 255. I can't wait for the preview on Sunday!]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23110711 Wed, 30 Sep 2009 22:53:40 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23108839 cypherstream : They are both on 615 MHz. Both are showing 480i transmission of colorbars.

Both channels are encrypted.
615 MHz houses 9 TEAM channels and 4 Big10 alternate feeds. They can get away with using this seemingly crowded channel because it's very unlikely that all of those channels would be needed at once. So the proper feeds are switched in or out of 615 MHz as needed. Pretty good use of otherwise waisted bandwidth. Hats off to the guys responsible!]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23108839 Wed, 30 Sep 2009 17:00:07 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23107704 LeftyJR : Did this channel (or others) show up overnight? It/they weren't there when I went to bed.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23107704 Wed, 30 Sep 2009 13:47:43 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23106502 Comcast Guy :
said by j jefferson3 :

Which means these channels should also be on other subsystems here for the Central Pa zone as well!!
That's not always entirely true. Pottsville is treated as separate from Reading/Hamburg in a lot of cases.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23106502 Wed, 30 Sep 2009 10:56:40 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23105451 cypherstream : When did Redzone show up in HD? It wasn't there this past sunday, I've checked. Heck it wasn't there last night. Is it showing a barker, or no signal yet...

I'm going to guess, but I would say Red Zone HD is paired up with MLB HD(119-2) on 765 MHz (119-1), and TCN HD is back where it was before on 681 MHz (105-1).

That pretty much taps us out, unless they want to squeeze another OTA HD on 771 MHz (120) alongside of Telefura and WLVT-HD. WFMZ 69 would be a logical addition to this frequency, who know's if they will actually do it.

Also Ch 7 was blank for awhile (I'm guessing it still is). I would imagine they would use that for engineering to make moves that take more than one night to complete (nice temp spot to hold channels while things are reorganized).]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23105451 Wed, 30 Sep 2009 07:19:28 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23104892 anon : just want everyone to know that TCN HD will be put on Channel 201 in Pottsville!! (but only show the Rainbow effect test screen for now)

Also not to get anyone confused we now have RedZone in SD and HD

Redzone in SD is Channel 276 called NFLRZ
Redzone in HD is Channel 255 called NFLRD

Which means these channels should also be on other subsystems here for the Central Pa zone as well!!]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23104892 Wed, 30 Sep 2009 00:53:25 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23098294 cypherstream : I noticed TLC HD was "Not Authorized" so I had to watch something on the old DVR. I did call and do the automated system to send a reset to the box. When the show was almost over I switched back to my other HDMI input and noticed TLC HD was working. I went through and it looks like all the right channels are on. So that was pretty odd. Caller ID on screen works on the DCX now. Just took a few hours to register itself into the system I guess.

Neat piece of equipment though. It's got some power in it, can't wait till they make an OS that fully utilizes it.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23098294 Mon, 28 Sep 2009 22:46:50 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23098288 pennstatejim : Sweet. I am actually "between houses" right now, but when I get my service transferred to my new home when I move in, I wonder if the installer will have "one of them new black DVRs" LOL! ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23098288 Mon, 28 Sep 2009 22:44:31 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23098101 mikedz4 : so what is the difference between the 25 and 32 besides hard drive size?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23098101 Mon, 28 Sep 2009 22:04:20 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23097724 ComcastTech : I had 4 of those testing in May. Now just two at home. Nice to be able to record more.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23097724 Mon, 28 Sep 2009 20:37:42 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23097687 cypherstream : Yeah there's some 3D on demand movies.

So I have 1 hour of SD recorded and so far a half hour of HOUSE recorded. It's showing 2% utilization. That's pretty good.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23097687 Mon, 28 Sep 2009 20:31:33 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23097273 Comcast Guy : Looks nice. I was told these were available, but never really looked into it. The black is a lot more appealing.

So we're giving out 3-D glasses now? Interesting.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23097273 Mon, 28 Sep 2009 19:06:35 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23096984 mikedz4 : I got jipped. I got the 250gb and sunday I had to delete half of my shows because it was FULL somehow. I don't know how I can fill up 250gb so fast. Right now it is over half full. Oh well with as much trouble as I had getting this one here I guess I better hold on to it for a bit longer.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23096984 Mon, 28 Sep 2009 18:06:17 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23096702 cypherstream : Yup, got it!

I guess I have to call in and have a signal sent because not all of the channels are authorized. For example it says HBO and all that are subscription services. Most of the channels work, there's no real rhyme or reason but I'll get it going then.

You gotta refer to it as "one of them new black DVR's".

Attached is what I got.

Yeah 320GB. It looked like there may of been at least 5 or 6 more in the back, but it was hard to tell. I got the bald guy at the window. The Spanish lady was also working (she's really nice). The Comcast office was packed... mostly people returning equipment or paying their bill.

EDIT: Simple call and all the channels work great. Might take 24 hours for Caller ID to work though.
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Coax, HDMI cable, Remote, 3D Glasses, Splitter (asked for)
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Both DVR's
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User Settings Menu
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firmware
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Hard Drive Status
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Memory Config
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Front (bad pic) but Dolby Digital Plus logo, plastic film still on front.
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Rear (I edited this pic)
]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23096702 Mon, 28 Sep 2009 17:09:07 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23096507 ryan21 : how did it go?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23096507 Mon, 28 Sep 2009 16:39:28 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23096246 Comcast Guy :
said by cypherstream See Profile :

I'm here now (iPhone). Lines long but I see at least 4 black boxes in the back. I think they are DCX3400.
Any luck?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23096246 Mon, 28 Sep 2009 15:54:38 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23096150 cypherstream : I'm here now (iPhone). Lines long but I see at least 4 black boxes in the back. I think they are DCX3400.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23096150 Mon, 28 Sep 2009 15:36:59 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23093799 cypherstream :
said by ryan21 See Profile :

Could Comcast Reading add WGAL-HD and WPMT-HD if they wanted to?
No - There's not enough bandwidth to waste for duplicate affiliates. Perhaps after the digital transition (whenever that may be) they could do it, because Lebanon has the feeds, they just need to add Reading to the multicast, assign it a frequency and a mapping in the cable box.

said by pennstatejim See Profile :

Do you guys just go to the Riverfront office and say "Give me a new DCX-3432" and they know what the heck you're talkin about?
I was never able to get across actual model numbers, so be armed with the phrase "you got any of those new black DVR's? Can I see it?" But my friend just picked one up and he said they seemed knowledgeable and helpful. They may of gotten better since I was last out there. I'm going to head out there this afternoon and I'll let you know how my experience goes, and I'll try to find out how many they have.

My friend came back home with a RNG-110 HD box (really nice HD only box), and a DCX-3432. In a bag of goodies he had a set of component cables, an HDMI cable, 2 coax cables with easy twist on ends, 2 new dark grey remotes sealed in bags with new batteries also sealed. Multiple user's guides (I-Guide, DVR, Channel card), and two pairs of 3D glasses. That does sound like major improvement, because every time I was there all they gave me was a power cord and the box. They always told me I was on my own for cables. Maybe enough people complained that the service is getting better? Who'd of thought!]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23093799 Mon, 28 Sep 2009 07:31:06 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23093336 scanpa :
said by pennstatejim See Profile :

Do you guys just go to the Riverfront office and say "Give me a new DCX-3432" and they know what the heck you're talkin about?
That will depend on How well trained or informed the CSR is.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23093336 Mon, 28 Sep 2009 01:03:01 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23092847 pennstatejim : Do you guys just go to the Riverfront office and say "Give me a new DCX-3432" and they know what the heck you're talkin about? ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23092847 Sun, 27 Sep 2009 22:15:09 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23090608 ryan21 : Could Comcast Reading add WGAL-HD and WPMT-HD if they wanted to?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23090608 Sun, 27 Sep 2009 12:58:21 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23086481 cypherstream : Yeah you get more hard drive space. The DCX also has a faster processor and more RAM so it will be able to run interactive stuff in the future once they download that kind of software to it.

The Pace HD box is really nice. You can do native resolution with that also. It has a really thorough diagnostics screen too, more so than Motorola. It almost looks like a PC's BIOS. I like how small the box is.

I can't go today, but maybe on Monday or Tuesday I'll look into getting the DCX DVR.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23086481 Sat, 26 Sep 2009 11:24:43 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23085943 Pullo : I might run down to the office on Riverfront this morning and try to exchange a DCH-3416 for a DCX-3432.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23085943 Sat, 26 Sep 2009 08:33:15 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23085910 ryan21 : by handing out, do you mean you can go their and trade in an older box? For example, I have an older motorola box, would it Change anything if I got one of these newer boxes?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23085910 Sat, 26 Sep 2009 08:09:15 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23085513 jasg :
said by motorola870 See Profile :

hey can you get a screen shot of the pace RNG110
If you meant a picture of the actual box, they are all here - along with user guides.

»www.comcast.com/corporate/custom···box.html]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23085513 Sat, 26 Sep 2009 01:51:04 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23085456 motorola870 : hey can you get a screen shot of the pace RNG110]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23085456 Sat, 26 Sep 2009 01:34:35 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23085247 cypherstream : FYI: The reading office is now handing out DCX-3432's and Pace RNG-110 HD boxes.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23085247 Fri, 25 Sep 2009 23:56:12 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23084732 ryan21 : just checked its back working now, that was weird]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23084732 Fri, 25 Sep 2009 21:38:04 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23084693 bnculp : Yes I am also having problems with ch 252 MLBN HD in Reading PA. All I am getting is "this channel will be available shortly" . I have no problems with any other channels and my signal strength is good. ch 738 MLBN SD is working fine.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23084693 Fri, 25 Sep 2009 21:30:50 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23084520 ryan21 : Is anyone else that has comcast in Reading having problems with MLBN HD?, its all frozen and pixelated for me]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23084520 Fri, 25 Sep 2009 20:52:58 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23078452 cypherstream : I don't even use those things, but they are plugged in!]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23078452 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 19:35:57 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23078149 LeftyJR : I think that was his point.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23078149 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 18:48:19 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23077352 scanpa :
said by Comcast Guy See Profile :

PS2? S-Video? VCR???

Where's the WebTV plugged in?

I keed, I keed.
thats now msnTV - Microsoft took over WebTv years ago.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23077352 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 16:28:23 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23074693 Comcast Guy : PS2? S-Video? VCR???

Where's the WebTV plugged in?

I keed, I keed.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23074693 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 10:18:14 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23072371 cypherstream : Well my box is hooked up like this..

Coax into 2 way splitter. 1 output to DCH-3416, 1 to TV's QAM tuner input. (Enables PIP and watch unencrypted program while recording two others).

HDMI from DCH-3416 to TV HDMI1

Yellow, White, Red from DCH-3416 to Video In on VCR
Yellow, White, Red from VCR to TV Video 2

Component cables from DVD player into TV Component 1
Component cables from Wii to TV Component 2

PS2 S-Video cable to TV Video 1

Laptop VGA output into TV VGA In.

Done.

Can't even tell you the last time I powered on the VCR. It's plugged in, time is set on it, but that's IT.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23072371 Wed, 23 Sep 2009 20:20:39 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23072296 ComcastTech : the point of a coax output is for people who want HD but can still run coax into a vcr instead of a/v cables.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23072296 Wed, 23 Sep 2009 20:06:39 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23071213 cypherstream : This is why I can't wait to see the new HD boxes that have no RF output on them at all.

An HD box shouldn't need an RF output to begin with, unless they magically had an ATSC HD modulator, which we all know would be ungodly expensive when purchased in bulk.

If a TV does not have any A/V inputs, then it should just have an SD box, or one of those composite A/V RF Modulators that people were using for DVD players on older TV's. Heck even modern video game systems sell the RF modulators separately now too. Everything on baseband A/V is much better.

Funny, everyone's place that has Service Electric Cable seems to have their box hooked up with Component or HDMI.

Now training the uneducated user to go to Ch 503 (CBS HD) instead of 3 (CBS SD) on SECV was another story.... Same thing goes for Comcast ex) Ch 231 ABC HD vs. Ch 6 ABC SD.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23071213 Wed, 23 Sep 2009 16:42:36 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23070532 tvtek :
said by Comcast Guy See Profile :

said by pennstatejim See Profile :

Funny Cypher, I was at a friends house last night, and we were watching football and I said, man you're TV looks really grainy, and I went to the back of the TV and Voila!, coax hookup. I took him to Walmart immediately for an HDMI cable. LOL

He, too, said that's how the tech set it up.
I hear this from Geek Squad guys ALL THE TIME. The techs put coax or composite, get a picture and leave. Geek Squad look like gods when they hook the HD cables up.
While working for Circuit City as a TV tech in the homes, it was not uncommon to fine RF or composite hook ups from Directv, Dishnetwork and Comcast. The worst part was those customers were paying for high definition channels!..
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What a kid I got. I told him about the birds and the bees then he told me about the butcher and my wife!
"Rodney Dangerfield"]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23070532 Wed, 23 Sep 2009 14:46:07 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23070478 Comcast Guy :
said by pennstatejim See Profile :

Funny Cypher, I was at a friends house last night, and we were watching football and I said, man you're TV looks really grainy, and I went to the back of the TV and Voila!, coax hookup. I took him to Walmart immediately for an HDMI cable. LOL

He, too, said that's how the tech set it up.
I hear this from Geek Squad guys ALL THE TIME. The techs put coax or composite, get a picture and leave. Geek Squad look like gods when they hook the HD cables up.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23070478 Wed, 23 Sep 2009 14:37:48 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23059560 ryan21 : I meant the SEC network games and FSN games that they show]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23059560 Mon, 21 Sep 2009 16:09:19 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23058351 ak3883 : I doubt TCN has an HD capable truck(or is interested in paying the higher rent for one) to do HD college football games. It's just a local channel. Besides, all of the HD trucks are taken up this time of year with major college football games on ESPN's channels, and NFL games.

I like their new graphics package that is very close to what all the CSN's use, much better than the old CN8 graphics. ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23058351 Mon, 21 Sep 2009 12:48:57 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23054425 pennstatejim : Funny Cypher, I was at a friends house last night, and we were watching football and I said, man you're TV looks really grainy, and I went to the back of the TV and Voila!, coax hookup. I took him to Walmart immediately for an HDMI cable. LOL

He, too, said that's how the tech set it up.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23054425 Sun, 20 Sep 2009 15:15:05 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23052879 cypherstream : I was at someones place tonight in West Reading where they just recently moved in. They have a DCT-6200 and an HDTV. What do you know, Comcast hooked it up with the RF Coax output! No wonder they don't give a damn about HD in our area. It's because they don't know what HD is. How can they know what HD is when they hook up HD boxes through RF cable?! Heck you don't even get stereo sound! So I told them about Monoprice.com and they are going to order a set of component cables.

Sheesh. I'm sure not all techs are that stupid. Mine was really nice and smart when I was hooked up 3 years ago. Just some must not of attended any type of training courses.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23052879 Sun, 20 Sep 2009 01:29:27 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23050854 pennstatejim : It's too bad they couldn't just make it a sports overflow channel and show the Flyers/Sixers/Phillies on TCN as needed, show the RedZone channel in HD on Sundays, show Penn State in HD from BTN since we don't get it here in Reading.

Guess that would make too much sense!]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23050854 Sat, 19 Sep 2009 15:01:44 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23050800 ryan21 : On the Flyers schedule it shows games on TCN almost every month.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23050800 Sat, 19 Sep 2009 14:49:34 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23050451 scanpa : just remember that the Sports Overflow is only activated as needed. ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23050451 Sat, 19 Sep 2009 13:17:15 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23047675 ryan21 : awesome maybe now all of the college football games on TCN will be in HD now.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23047675 Fri, 18 Sep 2009 20:15:42 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23047428 scanpa :
said by ryan21 See Profile :

Will the Comcast Network HD be reappearing once the flyers season starts on October 2? I looked at their tv schedule and a lot of games are slated for TCN. Does this mean the HD version will become a permanent fixture instead of an overflow channel that goes away after a certain point?
Yes, CH 201 TCN-Philly HD will be back in service real soon. ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23047428 Fri, 18 Sep 2009 19:14:29 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23047332 ryan21 : Will the Comcast Network HD be reappearing once the flyers season starts on October 2? I looked at their tv schedule and a lot of games are slated for TCN. Does this mean the HD version will become a permanent fixture instead of an overflow channel that goes away after a certain point? ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23047332 Fri, 18 Sep 2009 18:51:07 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23009298 ComcastTech : i just also found out about a buttload of business things we will be doing with phone for our businesses and cell companies.... ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23009298 Fri, 11 Sep 2009 17:04:49 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23009292 ComcastTech : there ya go]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23009292 Fri, 11 Sep 2009 17:03:46 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23009265 cypherstream : We have them both now.

I take it your talking about the HD variants? I'm pretty sure I saw an add targeted to our zip code that showed the ESPN-U HD logo. Interesting.

Edit I did see that add..
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Any idea why they keep MLB HD on a QAM all by itself. Do they not realize that's a complete waste of bandwidth? 38.8mbps is in a QAM. You'd be lucky if MLB HD took 19mbps if that. The rest of the QAM is padded with null packets. I don't think anyone knows what they are doing in the Reading system. Not you ComcastTech, I'm talking about the guys above you.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23009265 Fri, 11 Sep 2009 17:00:21 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23009254 ComcastTech : ESPNU and REDZONE will be here next year in reading.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23009254 Fri, 11 Sep 2009 16:58:24 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23003837 LeftyJR : Here too!]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23003837 Thu, 10 Sep 2009 18:12:55 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23003118 anon : they even put it in a public notice for the Pottsville system, but because we are at the bottom of the Totem pole when it comes to distribution, they could not do it since, we feed of the Hamburg/Reading system, they off the Lebanon system, they off Lancaster, so you guys got it first instead of us in Pottsville!!! it's just like the DTA pecking order, the only good thing about it now, it all be public displayed, so everyone knows where everyone stands compared to each other!!!]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23003118 Thu, 10 Sep 2009 16:11:36 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23002833 cypherstream : We could have that too because we get Discovery Theater HD, and that's on the same mux as History and Animal Planet HD. But for some reason they don't want to switch our MUX around. We even have a spare channel (Channel 7) to use as temp space while they shuffle things around properly.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23002833 Thu, 10 Sep 2009 15:17:53 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23002542 Chad473 : feel for you guys up there. At least they threw us a bone last month with history hd (and animal planet)]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23002542 Thu, 10 Sep 2009 14:28:22 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23002084 anon : that NFL Redzone channel is now in the guide on channel 276 in the Pottsville pa system!!!]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23002084 Thu, 10 Sep 2009 13:23:38 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23002112 cypherstream : I got a new lineup card in this months bill. Actually it's the current lineup card, nothing new on it. Has been awhile since they published an up to date lineup card though, considering the sports channel changes.

Bill still costs me the same as it does for those in a system with 80+ HD channels.

I'm not asking for 150 HD channels. Just give me 60 for now and I'll be fine for awhile. Just make sure Bravo HD and History HD are included in that list.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23002112 Thu, 10 Sep 2009 13:20:19 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23001793 BigBearsFan : Got mine also no analog reclamation. moving a movie channel to digital classic and adding NBA HD to channel 960. Why not NFL RED ZONE HD or ESPNU HD ??? Sometimes I wonder if they have a list and go down it in order or do the blindfold and what ever they point to that is what gets added thing !!!]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23001793 Thu, 10 Sep 2009 12:24:26 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23001570 Pullo : Got my September bill today,no mention of any analog migrations or HD additions. It is however the new more colorful bill and under "Additional Cable Television Services" it has "additional outlet 2 @ $0.00 each" Is this a portent of future DTA action? ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23001570 Thu, 10 Sep 2009 11:46:26 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22998462 ComcastTech : oh darn]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22998462 Wed, 09 Sep 2009 19:49:35 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22995596 ryan21 : If CSN Philly ever goes to directv, or I get fios, I am dropping comcast in a heartbeat. Just terrible that we don't even have BTN or ESPNU in HD.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22995596 Wed, 09 Sep 2009 11:29:51 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22993815 gebe : Can you imagine in Tru2way was actually implemented instead of just talked about at CES conventions. Our area shouldnt expect it until 2025, by that time my tv should become self-aware.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22993815 Tue, 08 Sep 2009 23:59:04 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22993349 cypherstream : I hear those "build your own cable descrambler for $15 in parts from Radio Shack" still work! J/K...

Wake me up when their software dev's upgrade from their Commodore 64's.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22993349 Tue, 08 Sep 2009 22:17:00 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22993026 gebe : Wait a minute I was just informed that Comcast will release a STB that is compatible with a Jensen 2 headed VCR for us folk in Schuylkill and Berks County, and the beta version of a casette based answering machine for Comcast Digital Voice.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22993026 Tue, 08 Sep 2009 21:18:32 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22992978 gebe : Always on the horizon for us ain't Cypher. Comcast you SUCK!!! ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22992978 Tue, 08 Sep 2009 21:11:26 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22992835 cypherstream : No HD channels until the 1st or 2nd Quarter next year? Wow. Lame...

There might be plenty of poor people in downtown Reading, but you know the system really sprawls out into the wealthy as well. Everyone I talk to that's up on anything despise Comcast and would jump to Fios if it was available. That's Comcast's savior right now. The lack of Fios.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22992835 Tue, 08 Sep 2009 20:44:31 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22992516 mikedz4 : why doesn't comcast focus on making the things they have on this cordless phone available on their set top boxes?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22992516 Tue, 08 Sep 2009 19:43:40 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22992324 ComcastTech : It will start the first or second quarter next year, and will take the majority of the year. Yes, we will still have 100 HD channels. Docsis 3.0 will be this year for Berks county. The ETM (EMTA,GATEWAY combo) is being released this week or next from our system...any test dummy's? It can hold up to 5 handsets and two phone numbers currently. More phone numbers down the road. I played with one today]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22992324 Tue, 08 Sep 2009 19:08:43 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22985404 Chad473 : you should know never to ask that question with comcast. "a few short months" regularly turns into years. thankfully they do seem to be picking up with this project cavalry stuff, but don't be shocked in the least if its not until sometime next year.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22985404 Mon, 07 Sep 2009 11:02:13 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22983318 anon : How long will it take?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22983318 Sun, 06 Sep 2009 19:25:14 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22973029 ComcastTech : it will be starting in reading in the next few short months]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22973029 Fri, 04 Sep 2009 10:13:56 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22970603 gebe : true...]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22970603 Thu, 03 Sep 2009 19:17:20 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22969530 mikedz4 : no because then you'll be here tomorrow whining about how we lied to you.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22969530 Thu, 03 Sep 2009 15:54:56 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22969433 gebe : Can somebody just lie to me and say they are starting tomorrow in my area :-(]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22969433 Thu, 03 Sep 2009 15:38:25 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22969414 mikedz4 : it's probably going to be a while. They want to have the nation 100% digital hopefully by next may if not definitely by this time next year. By 100% digital I mean all digital except locals and over 100 hd channels. They finally realize how many customers they are losing do to the fact that they only have 30-40 hd channels in MOST areas and they decided that upgrading equipment would cost billions instead of just spending millions on moving MOST channels to digital.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22969414 Thu, 03 Sep 2009 15:35:22 EDT Re: [HD] hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22969209 gebe : Does anybody have an idea when Comcast plans to run their "project calvary" in the Schuylkill County area? ...or is this yet another event on the horizon for us Comcast customers in Schuylkill F"nCounty. ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22969209 Thu, 03 Sep 2009 14:56:12 EDT Re: hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22968750 ComcastTech : Next yr probably ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22968750 Thu, 03 Sep 2009 13:40:26 EDT Re: hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22966071 pennstatejim :
said by roddy3530 :

When will Reading, Pa get the Big Ten network in HD? :mad:
It was in the Eagle this morning that Service Electric Cablevision has picked up Big Ten and Big Ten HD in time for this week's games.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22966071 Wed, 02 Sep 2009 22:32:58 EDT Re: hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22964739 cypherstream : When they realize that by migrating analog channels to digital will mean less theft. Less theft means better income and potentially more toys to play with, better raises, benefits, etc...

Of course you and I know that by migrating analog channels to digital, we have room for more HD.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22964739 Wed, 02 Sep 2009 17:57:28 EDT Re: hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22964675 anon : When will Reading, Pa get the Big Ten network in HD? :mad:]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22964675 Wed, 02 Sep 2009 17:48:01 EDT Re: hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22952891 cypherstream : ESPN-U HD? Maybe they'll put it on the same QAM as MLB HD. It's fitting since it's a Sports QAM.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22952891 Mon, 31 Aug 2009 16:34:12 EDT Re: hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22952882 Pullo : Got this mailer today.
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]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22952882 Mon, 31 Aug 2009 16:32:28 EDT Re: hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22950880 ComcastTech : We just got a Thompson home gateway. They look pretty cool. Phone isn't huge which is nice.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22950880 Mon, 31 Aug 2009 10:30:45 EDT Re: hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22950317 Comcast Guy :
said by scanpa See Profile :

yes a few more at end of year. DTA's are about to be mailed out to all non Digital users, as the Migration from CH 22 - 74 is going to happen before the end of the year. There are ZERO plans to convert Lebanon or Reading to 860mhz or 1 GHZ systems. They went the band-aid route. DTA's have been ordered and will be auto shipped to all Non Digital Cable subscribers.

New HSI Tiers up to 50mb will be available soon as the D3 testing is completed.
First system on deck for this is the Harrisburg 750 leftovers. Then towards the end of the year, Lebanon will be migrated.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22950317 Mon, 31 Aug 2009 08:35:04 EDT Re: hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22949395 cypherstream : Yeah I saw the Thompson home gateway online. It's an enhanced cordless phone with a screen on it. I think up to 4 cordless DECT handsets. The base station is also the cable modem / eMTA and wireless router in one. It's not DOCSIS 3.0 though so if you opt for D3 service you would have a separate modem for that.

I don't know if they can do DTA's in Williamsport. That's a Scientific Atlanta based system, and to date I haven't heard of any SA systems rolling out DTA's. Comcast has agreements to use Pace, Motorola and Thompson DTA's, but I haven't heard if they made an agreement to use the Cisco DTA's yet. They might just make it all digital but require full featured SA 2200/3200 set tops.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22949395 Sun, 30 Aug 2009 22:42:18 EDT Re: hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22949249 pennstatejim :
said by scanpa See Profile :

yes a few more at end of year. DTA's are about to be mailed out to all non Digital users, as the Migration from CH 22 - 74 is going to happen before the end of the year. There are ZERO plans to convert Lebanon or Reading to 860mhz or 1 GHZ systems. They went the band-aid route. DTA's have been ordered and will be auto shipped to all Non Digital Cable subscribers.
So, I have 1 HD/DVR and no other digital boxes. Is it still going to be first converter free and up to two DTAs free, with additional ones at $1.99/mo? With 1 HD/DVR, can you still get an additional converter free?

I know this has been discussed elsewhere, but it's been awhile and I forget!]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22949249 Sun, 30 Aug 2009 22:10:14 EDT Re: hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22949092 Rickz0rz :
said by mikedz4 See Profile :

He did say that sometime in the near future they will launch an "enhanced telephone service." Basically you rent a telephone from comcast and you can play games on it, check your email, get news, get sports scores, check the weather and check stocks all from your home phone. He said it will be the same price as their service is now but didn't say how much it would cost to rent the phone though.
This doesn't surprise me. AT&T and Verizon have similar appliances out now. As far as I know, with both services, you don't rent the phone from them--you buy it for $300 (at&t) or $150 (verizon, 2 yr. commitment), outside of regular phone fees.

In reality, they are pretty neat devices. I just don't see myself or anyone else paying for something that's tied to a landline.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22949092 Sun, 30 Aug 2009 21:32:49 EDT Re: hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22948962 mikedz4 : I talked to a rep from comcast over the phone the other day and he said comcast has no need to upgrade it's plants right now. Everything they plan to do from here on out they can do on the fiber to the node cable to the house system they use.

He did say that sometime in the near future they will launch an "enhanced telephone service." Basically you rent a telephone from comcast and you can play games on it, check your email, get news, get sports scores, check the weather and check stocks all from your home phone. He said it will be the same price as their service is now but didn't say how much it would cost to rent the phone though.

He also said the comcast has told them that they want to be all digital over their entire footprint by this time next year.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22948962 Sun, 30 Aug 2009 21:06:54 EDT Re: hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22948694 LeftyJR : I'm moving out of the Lock Haven system and into the Williamsport system (which will reduce my HD count by 20), but will this affect the Williamsport system as well?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22948694 Sun, 30 Aug 2009 19:47:31 EDT Re: hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22948115 cypherstream : Removing channels 22-74 provides plenty of bandwidth in the interum, and quicker then waiting for a 1 GHz plant upgrade.

At this point in the economy I can understand just doing DTA's for now (cheaper per homes passed), and sticking with the current system.

Now say the economy starts picking up in the next 2-3 years, I would love to see them roll out an RFoG system (RF over Glass). Would be sweet to have a fiber based system. That would give the bandwidth for insane HSI tiers, increadable amounts of all HD programming, and selective addressable advertising by household. While very expensive to design and implement, over time an RFoG system is cheaper to run. With less actives on the lines consuming electricity, a 10 year run of RFoG pays for itself and more, compared to building out a new HFC 1GHz plant.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22948115 Sun, 30 Aug 2009 17:19:18 EDT Re: hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22947890 scanpa : yes a few more at end of year. DTA's are about to be mailed out to all non Digital users, as the Migration from CH 22 - 74 is going to happen before the end of the year. There are ZERO plans to convert Lebanon or Reading to 860mhz or 1 GHZ systems. They went the band-aid route. DTA's have been ordered and will be auto shipped to all Non Digital Cable subscribers.

New HSI Tiers up to 50mb will be available soon as the D3 testing is completed. ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22947890 Sun, 30 Aug 2009 16:31:31 EDT Re: hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22947278 ryan21 : Anyone know if there are any new hd channels upcoming?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22947278 Sun, 30 Aug 2009 13:41:11 EDT Re: hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22847487 Comcast Guy :
said by koshoka See Profile :

Wire-Tele View is overbuilt by Comcast on the east side of Pottsville. Some of the buildings over there are a real mess with both cable cos. I don't know much about Wire-Tele View, but their tech is a nice guy.

I wish we still had FM radio on the cable system, for some reason I hate music choice and would prefer local radio.
Want another funny one? Half the mall is Comcast and the other half is SE or WTV or whatever. I wanted to give the Boscov's service there, but it can't be done...unless they move to the other end of the mall.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22847487 Mon, 10 Aug 2009 23:47:53 EDT Re: hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22841781 cypherstream : RCN is hanging onto the LHV system now. They are preparing for analog crush and will finally bring that area up to snuff with the rest of their markets.

I guess PA is just a pretty bad state for the Cable industry. It's RCN's worst system, it's the home of Comcast with the lowest HD channels compared to others, there's limited FIOS compared to what PA's tax breaks should of brought on.

Anyway the exhibition game on NBC tonight looks real sharp here in Reading. I notice that the local channels generally look a little bit clearer than others. Like on HBO on the show Hung, where there was basketball there were lots of macroblocking during fast scenes. You don't see as much of that with the locals.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22841781 Sun, 09 Aug 2009 23:01:22 EDT Re: hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22841745 anon :
said by cypherstream See Profile :

I heard a rumor that Comcast looked into buying Service Electric, but then they decided not to purse it because it needed like $25 million in new feeder (they use a smaller diameter feeder from what I'm told). I don't know the exact numbers but the Comcast tech told me something like Comcast uses .625 and SECV used .25

I guess SECV ended up fixing themselves up, because I've been seeing "Cable Services LLC" contractors around various parts of their area for the last 2 years now. Also people I know that live in certain developments with underground utilities were complaining about SECV digging up the streets. But they did fix everything up and put brand new pedestals in most area's. I've seen them load up on fiber with the big wheels and the lashers up on the strands going. Now they have an analog channel on 135 and that proves out they went to 870 MHz. I'm not sure what they were before, but they had Trinity Broadcasting Network on Ch 116, a little grainy but it was there, and they ran 64QAM (This was back in 2002 or so when I had them). So they must of went from 750 MHz Magnavox amps to 870 MHz C-Cor with new taps, cables, and fiber pushed further. I also noticed they put in all new (larger) power supplies with their logo silkscreened on them. Now they run 256QAM, do triple play and have more HD then Comcast. They still don't do HD-VOD and they are running an I-Guide a version or two prior to ours (large ovals and maybe 3 pages in the full screen menu). Their Internet really upgraded from 800kbps top end to now 15mbps top end. Although when I had it, I uncapped it to 2mbps synchronous and they shut it off the next day permanently (different story for another time).

So now that their system is up to snuff, I wonder if Comcast would ever revisit purchasing them? It surely would monopolize them from Harrisburg all the way to the Atlantic coast. I wonder what region would manage it? Central PA or Freedom Region? As far north and west that it extends, it appears as if it would be closer to Central PA. It goes all the way up to the Berks / Lehigh boarder past Topton, right before Premise Maid Candies on Rt. 222. There RCN takes over, and then Service Electric Lehigh Valley, which is a sister of Service Electric Cablevison. I'm pretty close to the boarder so I know a lot of people who are on both providers. The only complaint I hear about SECV is the intrusive 50GB cap set by ProLog (the company that runs their internet service). I know people who get bandwidth letters ALL THE TIME. The system extends all the way down to Honeybrook, past Morgantown. It's pretty sizeable in area. Down there it butts up against Comcast of Chester county, which I think their office is in Coatsville.
i heard rcn was looking to sell the allentown system after it was announced fios was coming. comcast looked at it but balked @ $400 million price tag. then they looked at secv but i dont know them outcome. secv would be crazy to not sell since they would be competing against rcn and fios.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22841745 Sun, 09 Aug 2009 22:54:16 EDT Re: hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22838009 anon : Good news for Bucks (not Berks) county: I saw that on or about 9/1, 12 expanded basic channels are being removed from analog and on to digital-only. On or about 10/1, 27 more channels go. This is in Doylestown.

Could Reading's rumored, theoretic increase to 100 HD channels follow a similar course? The timeframe seems optimistic for us considering it takes Reading Comcast minimum one year to scratch their ass (remember, its all marketing's fault). Skepticism aside, its good to know Comcast is migrating to digital somewhere in our neighborhood now that the OTA digital migration is over.

The question is what additional digital boxes will cost. I have TiVo HD with cable cards, so I dont get on demand but if a digital box were offered for purposes of the digital migration for little or no cost, I would take it simply for that reason. ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22838009 Sun, 09 Aug 2009 00:04:06 EDT Eastern Pa cable map http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22835806 Pullo :
said by cypherstream See Profile :

Yeah j jefferson, a map would be great, but it would require a lot of collaboration from people in the industry who know their true boundaries. I could draw up some rough estimates but it wouldn't be really accurate
Here's something to get you started,about 1/2 way down the page.Service Electric and Blue Ridge coverage map

»www.readingphillies.com/broadcasts.htm]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22835806 Sat, 08 Aug 2009 12:07:08 EDT Re: hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22832326 koshoka : Wire-Tele View is overbuilt by Comcast on the east side of Pottsville. Some of the buildings over there are a real mess with both cable cos. I don't know much about Wire-Tele View, but their tech is a nice guy.

I wish we still had FM radio on the cable system, for some reason I hate music choice and would prefer local radio.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22832326 Fri, 07 Aug 2009 16:38:25 EDT Re: hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22831980 cypherstream : Well Service Electric upgraded, I don't think it.s .5 or smaller feeder anymore. They get clear signals up to 864 MHz, and 38 ~ 40 SNR's, whereas here on Comcast were lucky with 36 SNR's and 771 MHz tops. SECV is obviously technically more advanced plant wise. So if they would ever sell down the road, Comcast would be buying a very capable well constructed system. Cable Services LLC is doing a lot of the upgrading, and they also constructed Comcast of Reading in the mid 90's when they rebuilt the plant from 450 to 750.

As far as Blue Mountain, I am surprised to hear they still exist as of this day. I found yet another local review site with all negative reviews on them. I can't for the life of me find a website for the company. What kind of company doesn't have a website in 2009, yet alone one that provides broadband telecommunications?

I never heard of Wire Tele-View either. Is that small outfit still in existance? If so, why weren't they bought out?

Is Pottsville a 750 or 870 MHz system? Wasn't it rebuilt around the time Reading was rebuilt? I remember a long time ago they merged Hamburg and Reading's systems. I'm not sure who owned us at that time, if it was TCI or Time Warner. We've been through so many acquisitions who can remember anymore.

Yeah j jefferson, a map would be great, but it would require a lot of collaboration from people in the industry who know their true boundaries. I could draw up some rough estimates but it wouldn't be really accurate.

EDIT: Found Wire-Tele View's website. Wow what a P.O.S.
»www.wtvaccess.com/Internet.htm
2 meg by 768k is their fastest internet package and their digital offerings are so slim. They also waste bandwidth on their FM band by transmitting radio stations (Ch 95-97).

I guess we have it made in Comcastland. Wow I really appreciate all that we have now by checking into these little crap outfits that should just sell themselves off to the big C.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22831980 Fri, 07 Aug 2009 15:35:11 EDT Re: hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22831193 anon : well you see Comcast of Pottsville, actually stops to the North at Pottsville in Norwegian Township, i should know this more than anyone since that house is the one i used to live at!! (that's why i was the Very first person to have digital cable and Internet in the Pottville system) north of pottsville on the left past minerville, you are on Wire Tele-View of (Tremont), on the Right side of Pottsville (Route 61 as the dividing line) in Saint Clair, Port Carbon,New Philadelphia and Palto Alto your on Wire Tele-View of (Pottsville) as your going South on the Left side of Route 61 you get into Schuylkill Haven and Cressona you still on Comcast of Pottsville, then you get past the 183 Route intersection part where those lines feed to the Left and go into Pine Grove eventfully, but as you go down on the Right side you are in Blue Mountain and it goes all the Way to Lake Wynonah and ORWIGSBURG, it because the Route 61 does a C shape while in Schuylkill Haven, but Schuylkill haven is still on Route 61 while ORWIGSBURG is too far on the Right (East side of 61 to carry the line from Route 61) Back in those days Cable systems were only built on Easy access to the lines and there were set up like this even before Comcast even Existed!! to be truthful it would actually be better if ORWIGSBURG just went on access the information from Comcast of Hamburg, if you are more south east than that you be getting into Lehigh Valley Area and as i found out from yesterday from cypherstream into Service Electric and more east of them is RCN which then goes East into Allentown, if were directly south you just enter into Comcast of Hamburg then into Reading itself, then if i am still correct south of that is the Area called Service Electric of Cablevision which then is cutting our area off of the good stuff by being the DMZ from Comcast of Reading to Comcast of Pottstown and also to Lancaster, so i finally know where the choking point is!! To bad since i think you could get lots of Data streams from PottsTown Once they Migrate!! Sorry for this Long post but i needed to put all the Pieces of the Puzzle together!! Plus this site needs an integrated map program!!]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22831193 Fri, 07 Aug 2009 13:33:36 EDT Re: hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22831070 koshoka : I've heard talk of Comcast buying Blue Mountain Cable for years. The Pottsville system ends on the southern edge of Orwigsburg. So parts of Orwigsburg, Auburn, Deer lake and points south are Blue Mountain. The lake Wynonah area is also Blue Mountain.

I've never heard anyone say anything good about Blue Mountain.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22831070 Fri, 07 Aug 2009 12:57:59 EDT Re: hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22831069 ComcastTech : We did offer to buy service electric. our smallest feeder is .625 and Service Electric has .500 feeder or smaller. The old lady who owns it won't sell, but her two sons will when they take over. and yea it would be a lot of feeder to replace, which is why service electric sucks.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22831069 Fri, 07 Aug 2009 12:57:32 EDT Re: hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22830289 cypherstream : Oh they do have digital.

Well with the small number of digitals and 65 analogs (2-66), it's most likely an HFC 550 MHz system. They could even get away with 64QAM and fit all of that in, including 1 DOCSIS carrier. Judging by the quality complaints on that one site I've linked, I doubt there's digital simulcast, and if the amps are poorly tuned they most likely can't pass 256QAM with a low enough bit error rate. If they offer internet, I wonder how fast it is?

There's too much distortion at the end of a long amplifier cascade for QAM to only use RF Trunk Tree & Branch. I've read HP/Agilent's study on effects of QAM transmission, which was published in 1997. There's at least some portion of fiber, especially for the return path if they have internet.

Comcast should buy them and do a plant extension from Pottsville, transfer all of the drops as customer equipment is swapped out and call it a day.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22830289 Fri, 07 Aug 2009 10:34:31 EDT Re: hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22830221 Pullo : Here is Blue Mountain's digital lineup:

»tvlistings.zap2it.com/tvlistings···A56251:X

I guess there is always someone worse off then yourself.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22830221 Fri, 07 Aug 2009 10:15:49 EDT Re: hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22830037 cypherstream :
said by koshoka See Profile :

I heard a rumor that Comcast looked into buying Service Electric, but then they decided not to purse it because it needed like $25 million in new feeder...
I heard the same thing about Blue Mountain Cable. My guess is that Comcast says that about every cable co they want to buy...
When you said Blue Mountain Cable, I thought you meant Blue Ridge Cable (history here: »www.brctv.com/aboutbrctv.php ), but a Google search led me to this "Blue Mountain" lineup »tvlistings.aol.com/listings/pa/o···de=17961 in ORWIGSBURG, PA 17961. I thought Orwigsburg was part of the Comcast of Pottsville system. Look it's 66 Channels, premium on analog, and I can't find a company website AT ALL. I can't believe something like that exists between two Comcast systems. The area is so small I don't see how it couldn't of been gobbled up on the cheap. Never heard of it, but 66 analogs sounds like an overdriven 450 MHz system or maybe an underutilized 550 MHz system still using long amplifier cascades in RF trunk tree and branch configuration.

Edit: found some very POOR Blue Mountain reviews here: »national.citysearch.com/profile/···-reviews]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22830037 Fri, 07 Aug 2009 09:38:54 EDT Re: hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22829847 koshoka :
I heard a rumor that Comcast looked into buying Service Electric, but then they decided not to purse it because it needed like $25 million in new feeder...
I heard the same thing about Blue Mountain Cable. My guess is that Comcast says that about every cable co they want to buy...]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22829847 Fri, 07 Aug 2009 08:56:19 EDT Re: hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22829608 cypherstream : I heard a rumor that Comcast looked into buying Service Electric, but then they decided not to purse it because it needed like $25 million in new feeder (they use a smaller diameter feeder from what I'm told). I don't know the exact numbers but the Comcast tech told me something like Comcast uses .625 and SECV used .25

I guess SECV ended up fixing themselves up, because I've been seeing "Cable Services LLC" contractors around various parts of their area for the last 2 years now. Also people I know that live in certain developments with underground utilities were complaining about SECV digging up the streets. But they did fix everything up and put brand new pedestals in most area's. I've seen them load up on fiber with the big wheels and the lashers up on the strands going. Now they have an analog channel on 135 and that proves out they went to 870 MHz. I'm not sure what they were before, but they had Trinity Broadcasting Network on Ch 116, a little grainy but it was there, and they ran 64QAM (This was back in 2002 or so when I had them). So they must of went from 750 MHz Magnavox amps to 870 MHz C-Cor with new taps, cables, and fiber pushed further. I also noticed they put in all new (larger) power supplies with their logo silkscreened on them. Now they run 256QAM, do triple play and have more HD then Comcast. They still don't do HD-VOD and they are running an I-Guide a version or two prior to ours (large ovals and maybe 3 pages in the full screen menu). Their Internet really upgraded from 800kbps top end to now 15mbps top end. Although when I had it, I uncapped it to 2mbps synchronous and they shut it off the next day permanently (different story for another time).

So now that their system is up to snuff, I wonder if Comcast would ever revisit purchasing them? It surely would monopolize them from Harrisburg all the way to the Atlantic coast. I wonder what region would manage it? Central PA or Freedom Region? As far north and west that it extends, it appears as if it would be closer to Central PA. It goes all the way up to the Berks / Lehigh boarder past Topton, right before Premise Maid Candies on Rt. 222. There RCN takes over, and then Service Electric Lehigh Valley, which is a sister of Service Electric Cablevison. I'm pretty close to the boarder so I know a lot of people who are on both providers. The only complaint I hear about SECV is the intrusive 50GB cap set by ProLog (the company that runs their internet service). I know people who get bandwidth letters ALL THE TIME. The system extends all the way down to Honeybrook, past Morgantown. It's pretty sizeable in area. Down there it butts up against Comcast of Chester county, which I think their office is in Coatsville.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22829608 Fri, 07 Aug 2009 07:33:52 EDT Re: hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22829418 Pullo : Except that Service Electric acts like a DMZ between Comcast Freedom region to the East and Comcast Central PA to the West.Any action for Berks and Schuylkill county's will come from the West and we're the last domino,plus Pottstown is getting FIOS.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22829418 Fri, 07 Aug 2009 05:04:13 EDT Re: hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22829322 anon : well someone here said that in Quakertown, PA that they are going 1st part digital on 09/01/09, so i looked at my PA map. it is a town that is close to Pottstown so it could be the Pottstown Cable system that changing since the system in Langhorne, PA is doing 1st part on 08/18/09, so the system will come just like dominoes!!!]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22829322 Fri, 07 Aug 2009 04:23:21 EDT Re: hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22806801 Pullo : Or to announce free previews 3 days after they've started.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22806801 Mon, 03 Aug 2009 12:03:51 EDT Re: hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22806460 Chad473 : ppv or now hiring ads, that's all the message system is good for. Or should I say, that's all it's used for around here.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22806460 Mon, 03 Aug 2009 11:14:04 EDT Re: hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22805646 cypherstream : I saw the infamous red light on this morning. Power up the TV to see what it says and to my dissapointment it's for some UFC garbage. Who am I kidding, a message used to indicate something new? No way, it's always PPV Spam.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22805646 Mon, 03 Aug 2009 07:10:03 EDT Re: hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22803120 Pullo : Comcast's Q2 results come out Thursday,I'm sure they are keeping a tight lid on spending in areas with out strong competition like Berks County.They don't even spend money announcing new channels.My son's Little League picnic was Saturday and no one knew about ESPNU and the other channels that were added,and some of the other dads are hard core,rabid,bordering on the scary sports fans.They were happy for the channels but mad there was no announcement.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22803120 Sun, 02 Aug 2009 15:12:26 EDT Re: hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22802991 cypherstream : Don't know why it's frozen if you came in under budget. It should freeze if your over budget.

Damn economy. :mad:]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22802991 Sun, 02 Aug 2009 14:36:28 EDT Re: hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22802641 ComcastTech : yes were underbudgeted, and now is currently frozen...we can't do anything...]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22802641 Sun, 02 Aug 2009 12:57:00 EDT Re: hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22796999 gebe : i remember a Comcast Technician telling me that they are a little over $2million under budget for our area. So they were running lean and mean in our area.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22796999 Fri, 31 Jul 2009 21:08:58 EDT Re: hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22796880 cypherstream : Well I know that we will eventually be caught up. I think what's upholding us is that there's no competition in the area, so it's not like subscribers are flocking left and right. There's no real incentive to put money and attention into our system, as say there is in the Pottstown and eastern PA / NJ systems where there is Fios build outs happening every day.

So if I put my logical thinking cap on, it does make sense. Address the area's that are hurting (or will be potentially hurting) first with all of your resources. Pace, Moto and Thompson can only make and ship DTA's at a certain speed.

Things have been moved around a bit. Changes since my last online listing (it was a little behind) are:

Adds:
90-12 Gospel Music Channel
94-10 HRTV
94-11 TVG
102-10 ESPN-U
104-15 Tennis Channel
110-8 Fit TV

Moves:
105-11 VOD Barker moved to 101-9
102-10 Telefura moved to 120-1

Enhancements:
Numerous PSIP mappings
SD OTA Variants on thier OTA number with a -5.
Comcast Network mapped to 5-5
Weatherscan Local mapped to 101-5
WLVT-39 subchannel ordering fixed.

So QAM 104 is now running the new 15:1 compression. It's only a matter of time until the rest are. That more efficiently uses bandwidth, and with the new rate shaping software and licences, there's no discernible degradation in image quality. Problem is since bandwidth is at such a premium, vendors that wrote the compression software are also charging a premium. I know Comcast choose Imagine Communications(tm) as their vendor for the new Stat-Mux / Rate Shaping system, and I bet they are charging an arm and a leg. All those software companies that sell products designed to haul in revenues charge outrageous prices. I work in I.T. and it's phenomenal some of the costs certain "specialized" software is. It's because it runs your business and you end up making money off it in the long run, so they feel they can charge whatever they want.

Granted the stale period should sit our regions finances in pretty good shape. Rates only go in one direction, and that's up. The money saved up until this point, paired with the low cost per sub DTA initiative makes its 100% certain that when our area is ready to go, they will pull the trigger. Of course a 1 GHz upgrade would be really nice, but the ROI is not as high as DTA's. The cost per homes passed on a 1 GHz or FTTH buildout is exponentially higher then handing out a few $30 DTA's here and there.

I'm eager to see what they do with our area. I have nowhere else to go, so I'll be waiting right here. By the time Fios builds out in Reading (2012+) Comcast will be ahead of the curve. Most likely not only in the lack of HD lineups, but also improved set top software as well.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22796880 Fri, 31 Jul 2009 20:36:17 EDT Re: hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22796054 ComcastTech : Correct. The company is solid.... NOT poorly ran or crappy. You think being the best cable service provider was just because we are "crappy?" Doesn't sound right. Just because there are issues in the Reading system doesn't mean it's everywhere. Every company has their issues and their complainers. Yes I do work for the company, Yes I am a tech, Yes I do know what I'm talking about. Yes we have retards that work in our system which is why those of us who don't half ass jobs have to clean it up. Can't save the world though. As for customer service....yeah it sucks.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22796054 Fri, 31 Jul 2009 17:26:55 EDT Re: hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22794573 Chad473 :
said by j jefferson3 :

maybe because Comcast does not know we exist here, our sport channels were not moved into the 700 range, i believe we were the only Cable system not to have been moved, if there were any others that were not moved, then please tell us!!!

ours are still in the 200s as well. sports pay per view stuff is in 700]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22794573 Fri, 31 Jul 2009 12:50:13 EDT Re: hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22794532 Chad473 :
said by ComcastTech See Profile :

You guys need to realize that the channels are coming. Like I said months ago, everything will slowly start rolling out once the digital transition takes place. As for the migration, we already planned it out. There will be around 22-23 channels you will get w/out a digital box once were done. Everyone keeps complaining about the lack of HD on our end, which again I said will change once we have the room and made the migration. Were not making empty promises. Complaining also gets you nowhere. Half the crap that will be on HD will be stuff no one watches to begin with. Everyone wants to see numbers. Reeeelax. In time it will happen. When I said that by the first quarter next year we will be rocking around 100 HD channels its still on that track. I had the list and all of the channels coming to our line up... buuuut i lost it. Until then no one needs to be "hawking" and watching the qams and the rearranging of channels. Yes were always rearranging and getting everything where we want it in prep for the reclaiming of analog. Again...in time you will see it.
of course they are coming, but this has been the standard line from Comcast for the past 2 years or so. Most people are just frustrated that it will take until next year to get to where other providers were in 2008. I've long ago filed new channels under "believe it when I see it." You have a point that complaining and watching the qam's isn't going to make anything move faster though.

I'd encourage anyone not satisfied with comcast to switch. We certainly plan to when we move. We'll keep the internet (never had any problems with it) unless we land in a FIOS area, but the tv offerings/hardware has been lackluster/poor.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22794532 Fri, 31 Jul 2009 12:43:22 EDT Re: hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22792095 koshoka : You really think ComcastTech speaks for Comcast? He could be any Joe Blow.

And you're wrong about the company, Comcast has historically been a lean and mean company. With something like $3-4 billion in cash on hand... and they are in the top 100 best performing NASDAQ stocks this year...not a poorly run company by any means.

But yes, the customer service can suck wads, but they are trying to improve.
--
*******
Disclaimer: I am a Comcast employee. Any statements are my own and should not be construed as official Comcast communications.

1f u c4n r34d th1s u r34lly n33d t0 g37 l41d]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22792095 Thu, 30 Jul 2009 22:09:25 EDT Re: hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22791736 anon : For someone acting as a Comcast rep to make the statement "Complaining gets you nowhere," is right on target. They seem to listen little to customers or shareholders for that matter. I dunped my stock because they are a poorly run company all around. Their techs I have dealt with are clueless and the CSR's are rude. There is an overall arrogance that gives the impression that they know it all. It's Comcrapstic.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22791736 Thu, 30 Jul 2009 20:56:43 EDT Re: hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22791716 anon : For someone acting as a Comcast rep to make the statement "Complaining gets you nowhere," is right on target. They seem to listen little to customers or shareholders for that matter. I dumped my stock because they are a poorly run company all around. Their techs I have dealt with are clueless and the CSR's are rude. There is an overall arrogance that gives the impression that they know it all. It's Comcrapstic.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22791716 Thu, 30 Jul 2009 20:56:18 EDT Re: hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22791624 anon : The only thing plentiful in Spring Township (and all of the Reading system) is antiquated analog channels.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22791624 Thu, 30 Jul 2009 20:26:56 EDT Re: hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22791129 ComcastTech : You guys need to realize that the channels are coming. Like I said months ago, everything will slowly start rolling out once the digital transition takes place. As for the migration, we already planned it out. There will be around 22-23 channels you will get w/out a digital box once were done. Everyone keeps complaining about the lack of HD on our end, which again I said will change once we have the room and made the migration. Were not making empty promises. Complaining also gets you nowhere. Half the crap that will be on HD will be stuff no one watches to begin with. Everyone wants to see numbers. Reeeelax. In time it will happen. When I said that by the first quarter next year we will be rocking around 100 HD channels its still on that track. I had the list and all of the channels coming to our line up... buuuut i lost it. Until then no one needs to be "hawking" and watching the qams and the rearranging of channels. Yes were always rearranging and getting everything where we want it in prep for the reclaiming of analog. Again...in time you will see it.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22791129 Thu, 30 Jul 2009 18:27:12 EDT Re: hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22791099 ComcastTech : Dream on... I live in Spring Twp, and our service is just fine here. Plenty of everything.

said by cek214 :

Would it be that hard to convince say, Spring Township officials, not to renew their franchise agreement with Comcrap and renew with service electric? I'm sure it just comes down to $ the company is willing to pay to the township.

Most companies seek to underpromise and overdeliver, but not comcast! New HD has been "coming" for years now and nothing has changed but the balence due on my bill.
said by cek214 :

Would it be that hard to convince say, Spring Township officials, not to renew their franchise agreement with Comcrap and renew with service electric? I'm sure it just comes down to $ the company is willing to pay to the township.

Most companies seek to underpromise and overdeliver, but not comcast! New HD has been "coming" for years now and nothing has changed but the balence due on my bill.
]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22791099 Thu, 30 Jul 2009 18:20:38 EDT Re: This is progress? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22790927 Comcast Guy :
said by Pullo See Profile :

No ads in the Reading Eagle or public notices for them.
Don't feel left out. These updates slipped right by me as well.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22790927 Thu, 30 Jul 2009 17:43:31 EDT Re: hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22789937 cypherstream : Animal and History HD will go with Discovery HD Theater, unless Comcast Media Center changed the distribution.

It's a 3QAM package deal. Were just tuned to the legacy distribution of Discovery HD Theater which packs it alone with 8 or so SD channels.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22789937 Thu, 30 Jul 2009 14:34:43 EDT Re: hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22789832 anon : i think there were put in the 200 range for you by mistake since they feed them to us here in the 200 Range in Pottsville, but for some unknown reason, maybe because Comcast does not know we exist here, our sport channels were not moved into the 700 range, i believe we were the only Cable system not to have been moved, if there were any others that were not moved, then please tell us!!!

By the way, they still did not had those 2 HD channels yet, but i noticed koshoka said MLB was clear QAM. That because History HD and Animal Planet HD should go to fill that slot, and those will be Clear QAM also!!

I still do not know how they will give us those channels but not make them available in Reading, maybe they will do what there were doing in Philadelphia by put the signal in, but not mapped into the Boxes!!!

So cypherstream, please check again later in the Day, when they should get added here in Pottsville!!]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22789832 Thu, 30 Jul 2009 14:28:24 EDT Re: hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22789669 cypherstream : As far as room, no were not maxed out. Ch 7 should still be open, plus not every SD QAM was fully utilized. I also think MLB HD sits all by itself on EIA CH 119. Also WLVT 39 HD only has a few SD Subchannels with it, so they should be able to add at least one more HD there. Also there are more tricks of the trade, such as installing the advanced rate shaping licences to allow for 15 SD Channels to run on a single QAM. Normally the limit was about 12, sometimes 13 if mixed with some stationary graphics type channels. Don't forget analog migration. Many common channels like CN8, MSNBC, Cartoon Network, Sci-Fi, Discovery Health, CSPAN2, etc... have been successfully migrated in other systems. Look for these guys to move first (eventually).

Ch 97 is also wasted for OOB, but don't think they can move that to 74~75 MHz range because there could be a lot of older set tops out there with fixed OOB configurations for 104 MHz. The newer boxes are all frequency agile and can hunt for OOB, but not all of the older DCT-2224's.

As far as the horse racing channels, isn't the TVG integrated with a website where you can place bets and stuff? Still think it's odd to see them in the 200's, when I thought that would of stayed clear for future HD's. Isn't it real close to Shop NBC / EWTN?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22789669 Thu, 30 Jul 2009 13:55:33 EDT Re: hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22789287 Pullo :
said by pennstatejim See Profile :

I'm looking forward to coming home tonight and catch some horse racing action!
Livin Large to place in the 10th at Saratoga]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22789287 Thu, 30 Jul 2009 12:51:19 EDT Re: hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22789187 pennstatejim : Yeah Cypher, couldnt figure it out either. And I believe the channel numbers are 4 channels that were not used when the sports package channels were in the upper 200's!

I'm looking forward to coming home tonight and catch some horse racing action!]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22789187 Thu, 30 Jul 2009 12:33:59 EDT Re: hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22788442 Pullo : In typical Comcast fashion there were no announcements for the new channels(newspaper ad,public notice,Etc..)Why they are in the 200's and not 700's with all the other sports channels is also beyond my comprehension.One other thing NHL moved to 739 instead of the previously announced 737.

I guess this pretty much maxes out the Reading system,no room for anything else with out analog migration? ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22788442 Thu, 30 Jul 2009 10:15:15 EDT Re: hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22788280 cypherstream : I said it before, why put those channels in the upper 200's when the Sports material moved to the 700's? Or didn't that happen in Pottsville?

For our systems though, you have to think that when HD comes, it will come really nicely. Look at all the capital dollars they have been saving. I mean all of our bills goes straight to current operational costs, with the remaining towards savings. Being stale lately, the savings account must look pretty juicy to tap into for upgrades needed for more HD, like eQAM's, wiring, labor, software licencing for the rate shaping, power and cooling, rack space, Satellites / receivers or direct fiber feeds, networking gear (switches, routers,) etc...]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22788280 Thu, 30 Jul 2009 09:45:41 EDT Re: hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22787771 koshoka : Those channels along with Jewelry TV suck. Right now Tennis TV has PING PONG in HD. Seriously?! Horse Racing TV?! For the Schuylkill county horse race fan?....blah waste of bandwidth.

BTW for anyone in the Pottsville system...MLB clear QAM.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22787771 Thu, 30 Jul 2009 06:12:06 EDT Re: hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22787584 anon : i did not notice this from an earlier post 2 days ago but here where the numbers be in Pottsville!

ESPNU - channel 272
Tennis Channel - channel 277
Horse Racing Channel - channel 284
TV Games Channel - channel 285

NFL Network on channels 180 and 275 are active as of 2:32 am, NFL Network HD on channel 218 also at the Same Time, then NHL Network became active at 2:38 am, if anything else happens i will post it here!!!]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22787584 Thu, 30 Jul 2009 03:24:53 EDT Re: hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22787234 anon : Also New in Pottsville is ESPN U at Channel 272, this is now Active, TTC at channel 277, 284 is Blank as of Now (I guess this must be the Tennis channel as of now)!!,NHLTV moved to 281, 285 is TVG, i guess later on they will make NHLTV and NFL active also!!! I assuming they put up History HD and Animal Planet HD when they pull out the Analog of the Big Ten Network, if there are any other changes i let you know!!]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22787234 Thu, 30 Jul 2009 00:39:43 EDT Re: hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22786032 pennstatejim : Nope, not sarcastic. Actually looking forward to those channels. Not having Big Ten HD sucks, but it's not the end of the world. We have it at least in SD!]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22786032 Wed, 29 Jul 2009 19:50:40 EDT Re: hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22782379 anon :
said by pennstatejim See Profile :

GREAT news!! Can't wait for ESPNU, and it's about time we have HRTV and TVG!!! I have been longing for them!! Thank you Comcast!! YAY!
I hope you were being sarcastic,If not enjoy Penn State's first three games in glorious SD because we don't have Big Ten HD here in Reading.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22782379 Wed, 29 Jul 2009 06:33:55 EDT Re: hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22781122 anon : VICTORY! Our months of calling and emailing comcast to demand the horse racing channel have paid off and we will soon have more tennis and horseracing than we can watch!

Seriously, do we really need more sports? Meanwhile, I still suffer through some great shows (Breaking Bad, Mad Men, Monsters Inside Me, Lock and Load, That's Impossible, Countdown with Keith Olbermann) in insufferable zoom mode or 4:3 standard def. I dont care if we ever get 30 more HD channels, I just want History, AMC and MSNBC in HD.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22781122 Tue, 28 Jul 2009 21:49:05 EDT Re: hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22781181 anon : Would it be that hard to convince say, Spring Township officials, not to renew their franchise agreement with Comcrap and renew with service electric? I'm sure it just comes down to $ the company is willing to pay to the township.

Most companies seek to underpromise and overdeliver, but not comcast! New HD has been "coming" for years now and nothing has changed but the balence due on my bill.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22781181 Tue, 28 Jul 2009 21:48:38 EDT Re: hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22781026 pennstatejim : GREAT news!! Can't wait for ESPNU, and it's about time we have HRTV and TVG!!! I have been longing for them!! Thank you Comcast!! YAY!]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22781026 Tue, 28 Jul 2009 21:08:08 EDT Re: hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22779977 ComcastTech : and like i said months ago, the bigger batch of hd channels won't come for a bit... slowly gotta bring in some here and there, but so far we are on schedule.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22779977 Tue, 28 Jul 2009 17:51:05 EDT Re: hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22779961 ComcastTech : yes we are]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22779961 Tue, 28 Jul 2009 17:49:35 EDT Re: hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22779088 cypherstream : I thought ESPNU would go in the 700's. They moved the sports channels in Reading from the upper 200's to 700's not that long ago.

As for the others, it makes sense for consistency. There's no reason why other markets would have them and not us.

30 HD channels, we'll see. That would involve heavy digital migration. I would guess 4th Quarter 2009, because they aren't even seeding DTA's yet. That takes a little bit of time.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22779088 Tue, 28 Jul 2009 15:29:51 EDT Re: hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22777931 mikedz4 : tvg has it's own channel here on digital 260. In eastern ohio and northern west virginia we ONLY get tvg but in pittsburgh they also get hrtv on channel 259.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22777931 Tue, 28 Jul 2009 12:20:51 EDT This is progress? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22777665 Pullo : No ads in the Reading Eagle or public notices for them. ESPNU I want,Tennis Channel not so much but 2 Horse racing channels?

Are they are putting back the old Penn National/Philadelphia park channel and sharing it with TVG? I hope TVG isn't getting its own channel.I wonder if Comcast gets a cut of the bets placed on line?

TV Games Channel (TVG)

»www.tvg.com/]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22777665 Tue, 28 Jul 2009 11:34:19 EDT Re: hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22777472 scanpa : This info is correct. ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22777472 Tue, 28 Jul 2009 11:03:58 EDT Re: hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22777111 anon : On Thursday, 7/30/09, the Reading are will get the following channels:

ESPNU - channel 272
Tennis Channel
Horse Racing Channel
TV Games Channel

I was just told this when I went in to pay my bill. I was also told that some 30 HD channels will be added to Reading by the end of the year. I know we have been told this stuff before, but the person who told me this is a friend who works at the Reading office. Time will tell if my friend spoke the truth.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22777111 Tue, 28 Jul 2009 10:05:10 EDT Re: hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22762689 ak3883 : cyper-

Once all of your digital starter channels go unencrypted, then you know DTAs are being deployed.

Also, those with limited basic and have cable boxes, they'll get those digital starter channels on their box, along with any TV's QAM tuner, since boxes tune channels that are unencrypted no matter what level of service the box is registered for(this is how they do free previews, just make the channel(s) unencrypted).

Of course once the transition is complete this won't be the case, since those channels will be moved to frequencies trapped out to limited basic subs. ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22762689 Fri, 24 Jul 2009 21:42:43 EDT Re: hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22762512 gebe : thanx for pointing that out Cypher, this may be good omen for us. If I have this weekend I will do a scan to see whats up in the Pottsville system.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22762512 Fri, 24 Jul 2009 21:03:39 EDT Re: hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22761107 anon : we were talking about this in another thread 3 weeks ago when i brought it up, appears it was on other systems a while ago, but was just put up on the Pottsville System 3 weeks, before that there were videos about the June 12 Transition, but then they changed them to the Videos that we see now, these were definitely great videos to watch, so i hope it does happen soon!!!!]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22761107 Fri, 24 Jul 2009 16:11:21 EDT Re: hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22761065 cypherstream : Today I was in the menu and I was curious where that Help button would take me. I clicked on it and it took me to an On Demand menu and in there was two videos showing the DTA's and discussing the digital transition.

So is the presence of the DTA videos meaning they will be coming soon to the Reading, PA system, or is it just a coincidence and were hitting the same VOD Server farm as other systems who actually have DTA's?

A full QAM Scan reveals some of the missing SD's mapped to -5's. Only for the OTA style broadcast channels, but surprisingly Weatherscan Local as well (101-5).

3-1 KYW HD
3-5 KYW (NBC 3)
5-5 TCN (Comcast Network)
6-1 WPVI ABC HD (720p)
6-2 Live Well HD (720p)
6-3 WPVI Weather SD
6-5 WPVI (ABC 6)
8-5 WGAL (NBC 8)
10-1 WCAU NBC HD (1080i)
10-3 WCAU Weather SD
10-5 WCAU (NBC 10)
12-3 WHYY PBS HD
12-4 WHYYA SD
12-5 WHYYH SD
12-7 WHYY (PBS 12)
17-1 WPHL MY HD
17-2 This TV
17-5 WPHL (MY 17)
29-1 WTXF FOX HD
29-5 WTXF (FOX 29)
33-5 WITF (PBS 33)
35-5 WYBE (IND)
39-1 WLVT VeMe
39-3 WLVT Create
39-4 WLVT 39 PBS HD
39-5 WLVT (PBS 39)
43-5 WPMT (FOX 43)
44-1 WMCN (Ind 44)
48-1 WGTW (IND)
51-1 WTVE (Local IND)
57-1 WPSG CW HD
57-5 WPSG (CW 57)
60-1 WPBH 60 ind
62-1 WWSI (62 Telemundo)
65-1 Univision
69-1 WFMZ (IND 69)
78-10 QVC
78-11 WFMZ Weather
80-9 Hamburg Municipal Access
81-9 BCTV
81-10 Municipal Access Channel: Reading
81-11 Local Education (RACC/Anneburg)
81-12 Ch 21 Digital Simulcast (LOCAL)
90-21 MC: Kidz Only!
90-22 MC: Stage and Screen
90-23 MC: Metal
90-24 MC: Smooth Jazz
90-25 MC: Dance Electronica
90-26 MC: Classic Country
90-27 MC: Mix Tape
90-28 MC: Hip Hop Classics
91-21 MC: Retro Rock
91-22 MC: Classical Masterpieces
91-23 MC: Singers & Swing
91-24 MC: Adult Alternative
91-25 MC: Soundscapes
91-26 MC: 80's
91-27 MC: Easy Listening
91-28 MC: 90's
91-29 MC: Pop Hits
92-21 MC: True Country
92-22 MC: Musica Urbana
92-23 MC: Light Classical
92-24 MC: Gospel
92-25 MC: Mexicana
92-26 MC: Pop Latino
92-27 Audio Only (Big band / Classical music?)
93-21 MC: Classic Rock
93-22 MC: Rock
93-23 MC: Rap
93-24 MC: R&B Soul
93-25 MC: Contemporary Christian
93-26 MC: Reggae
93-27 MC: Romances
93-28 MC: Tropicales
93-29 MC: Blues
94-21 MC: Alternative
94-22 Audio Only (Mexican?)
94-23 MC: 70s
100-21 MC: Jazz
100-22 MC: Today's Country
100-23 MC: Throwback Jamz!
100-24 MC: Soft Rock
100-25 MC: Toddler Tunes
100-26 MC: Hit List
100-27 MC: Sounds of the Seasons
100-28 MC: Hip Hop & R&B
100-29 MC: R&B Classics
100-30 MC: Solid Gold Oldies
100-31 MC: Classic Alternative
101-5 Weatherscan Local
102-10 Telefura
104-7 InDemand Previews
104-21 MC: Party Favorites
105-11 VOD Barker
106-2 PCN
]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22761065 Fri, 24 Jul 2009 16:01:26 EDT Re: Screen name not from this http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22749117 djdanska :
said by Pullo See Profile :

It would be nice to get more HD's and one of these in Reading and the way things are going the chances seem better for the El Pollo Loco.

The screen name is a tribute to legionary Titus Pullo from HBO's Rome.
We had one of them out by me in Illinois. Was pretty good but they closed down already. (Melrose Park, IL) Not sure about the city locations. We are just getting our first Chik Fil A and we just got sonic drive thru last year.
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Alden Nowlan]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22749117 Wed, 22 Jul 2009 14:16:52 EDT Re: Wire mess in Reading http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22749005 love2bowl300 :
said by cypherstream See Profile :

Classic phone termination box. What verizon should do is run all new clean fiber optic lines and convert the area over to fios. Not only would we have great fios service, but it would also persuade Comcast to improve as well. Out of the deal we'd end up with 2 great choices (more if you can put a dish up), so it would be a consumer win-win. Too bad government officials in the county don't see it that way.
It makes you angry when you think about it doesn't it Cypher. I got rid of Verizon POTS nearly four years ago and I will not get them back unless they bring in FIOS no matter how many advertisements they send me.
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Life is like a bowl of cherries. Some Sweet, Some Sour, or just the PITS!]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22749005 Wed, 22 Jul 2009 13:55:39 EDT Re: Wire mess in Reading http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22705461 cypherstream : Classic phone termination box. What verizon should do is run all new clean fiber optic lines and convert the area over to fios. Not only would we have great fios service, but it would also persuade Comcast to improve as well. Out of the deal we'd end up with 2 great choices (more if you can put a dish up), so it would be a consumer win-win. Too bad government officials in the county don't see it that way.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22705461 Tue, 14 Jul 2009 10:56:07 EDT Re: Wire mess in Reading http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22704397 koshoka : That's all phone.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22704397 Tue, 14 Jul 2009 07:51:24 EDT Wire mess in Reading http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22704284 Pullo : Better quality picture by using article link.

Article in today's Reading Eagle:

»readingeagle.com/article.aspx?id=148016

The view out Charles H. Reed's back window has kept him on edge for over a month.In the back corner of the yard, between two adjacent properties he owns in the 100 block of Orange Street, is a brand new Verizon utility pole.But that's not what has him worried.Reed is concerned about the Verizon pole right next to it. That pole is broken off about 2 feet from the top, and the splintered piece is dangling in a complex web of wires.Reed said a falling tree broke the pole during a storm on June 2.Although he was concerned, he didn't realize how big a problem he had on his hands until he tried to get the pole fixed or repaired.After he placed several phone calls to Verizon and waited about three weeks, a crew installed the new pole on June 22, he said.But they never relocated the wires from the old pole to the new. One of those wires now dips through Reed's backyard within a foot of the ground."I want to be able to enjoy my property," Reed said. "And I can't enjoy it like this."He said the wires are active cable and phone lines rather than electric lines, but he still worries that children or a pet are going to end up getting hurt.Low-hanging wires also dip into his neighbor's backyards.A Verizon spokeswoman reached Monday said the company would investigate Reed's claims.But she also said she could not immediately reach anyone with information on the situation.Reed said he has contacted Verizon at least 10 times. So far, he has had no luck getting them to finish the job."I thought I'd call Verizon and they'd come down and deal with this," he said. "But it's like David and Goliath. You can't get them to do anything."

Although it's a Verizon pole it has Comcast lines on it.Is that big silver box a phone or cable box? Unfortunately this is a typical pole in the city!
]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22704284 Tue, 14 Jul 2009 06:50:17 EDT Re: hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22702039 cypherstream : It doesn't make sense for Reading not to get History and Animal Planet. They are all carried with Discovery HD Theater on a CMC National 3:1 HD Package via Fiber and also the Hits Quantum Sat feeds. Either way Lebanon get's this feed (and we know they DO have the feed because of Harrisburg, Lykens, Hershey...), they should be able to do a 1:1 push of this pre-packaged 38.8 mbps 3:1 HD multicast stream over to an edgeqam destined for Reading.

What ever happened to that new software licensing for the encoders that allowed up to 15:1 SD compression with no discernible quality loss? They could free up 4 or more 6 MHz slots by just doing that on all of their SD feeds. There are software updates to the encoders by Imagine Communications, Motorola and Cisco that they could download and activate to better equip the limited bandwidth crisis were currently in. God knows they don't want to ditch the analog.

Hey what ever happened to PCN and CN8 moving to digital in Reading? Was PCN put on hold due to some franchise or contract? CN8 however is OWNED by Comcast, and Comcast themselves are moving it to digital in most area's, so why not ours? What about the bandwidth that is available on Ch 7, since WLVT 39 migrated?

There are technical obstacles, yes, but for every one of these there's a valid solution to it. Perhaps there is no Marketing department left at Comcast for the Reading area? Maybe they all got laid off, so no one's steering the ship. Thus no new additions, no notices in the bill, no good customer communication, etc... Doesn't appear like anyones working in our local area in that department one bit. Comcast makes it sound like they have a few guys, 4 or 5 maybe, that travel across the entire U.S. and upgrade systems one at a time. With as big of an area they cover, they should easily be able to divide local comtec 5's and even a few outsourced (Cisco, Motorola) guys to come in and help right this ship. F* marketing, they don't do jack anyway. Whoever is above marketing needs to step in and show marketing the way to the unemployment line.

If there's a reasonable marketing explanation, I would applud an official Comcast Central PA representative to come into this thread and explain the situation. Otherwise their too chicken to admit that their team is driving Comcast's video reputation into the ground.

Maybe in a few months or a year I'll be looking at houses. Originally I would of loved it to be in a Comcast area. Now I'm starting to prefer it NOT to be in a Comcast area. I'll take Service Electric Cable or Dish Network any day. My Dad gets 15mbps down / 2mbps up with SECV, and has about 58 HD channels and a triple play package. How's that for David beating Goliath? ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22702039 Mon, 13 Jul 2009 18:39:12 EDT Re: hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22701870 gebe : i also noticed that the intenet was down, i am with you johnjefferson i am tired of waiting for comcast to step it up in our area...everything with comcast is on the horizon. this is getting old!]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22701870 Mon, 13 Jul 2009 18:05:45 EDT The Notice was in the Paper http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22701589 anon : the Notice was printed on Page 5 of The Pottsville Republican on Wednesday July 1, 2009, i noticed it because it was the Day the Price of the paper when up to a $1.00, i did not have a subscription at my apartment, but they gave a paper to everybody, that at a slip of paper with it that you can get an subscription for just $1.99 a week but you had to do it before midnight, i was going to take that deal but did not have enough credit at the time so i was shut out!!

Now i don't know how a channel can skip by reading/reading, and go to pottsville, unless like a water pipe you can change flow directions from another water source, but stating 2 months ago, that now list Lykens changes in the Pottsville paper too!!

i never knew of lykens before, i knew there was Harrisburg and seligrove because they got lots of HD in the last few months, plus they are 860 MHZ systems i think, so i went to Wikipedia and it's first lines said it was "Lykens is a borough in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, 30 miles (48 km) southwest of Pottsville." that was a shock to me!!

but it says that the Following Channels will be added to the Expanded Basic Service and Economy Service channels Lineups: Pottsville only

History channel HD on channel 217
Animal Planet HD on Channel 230

also
The Big Ten Network will Remain on Expanded Basic Service channel 37 and will require digital equipment to be viewed
(which means another channel migration, which is Good!)

Now the Lykens area gets The Comcast Network moved to channel 16 and will require digital equipment to be viewed!

the Following Channels will be added to the Economy Service in Lykens: TWC HD on Channel 237 and Comedy HD on Channel 518

those 2 channels also get added to the Expanded Basic Service with 3 more channels of VH1 HD at channel 520, MTV HD at Channel 519, and CMT HD at 521. This whole Ad take up a whole 1/4 of a whole page, it definably the biggest ad i ever saw in a least 5 years, but then again it's for 2 areas which was never done before here, how ever i have been complaining to that Rick guy week after week over and over again, and still he has no guts to contact me. and yes i still going to bitch at him some more!!!

i know that Pine grove area gets there signals from pottsville if Lykens is even closer to pine grove, then in my theory, i want or would take the lykens signal to pinegrove instead, and then have those signals get pushed up to pottsville, and get all those HD feeds!!

We in pottsville are all fed up, we are totally sick of waiting, we just want HD now!!, we could not care less how it get here, this may piss the reading people off, but if it means to get HD faster, i gladly warm up(suck up) to lykens officials!!

p.s I also notice that both internet and phone services were down this morning from 12:08 A.M. to 12:43 A.M. but the Tv service stay up, i saw this because i was watching ice road truckers at my moms place and all the bottom green light went out, with the top green ones on, if anyone else notice any changes let us know!!!]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22701589 Mon, 13 Jul 2009 17:24:30 EDT Re: More disappointment http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22701628 anon : Go to the ESPN360 website on there is a welcome for Comcast subscribers and the date for activation.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22701628 Mon, 13 Jul 2009 17:24:06 EDT Re: johnjefferson3 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22701536 rob316 : Pullo, I don't blame you switching to Direct TV I did a year ago. I was in the same boat as you, Comcast promising this and that but in the end NOTHING. Switch you will not regret it.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22701536 Mon, 13 Jul 2009 17:07:15 EDT johnjefferson3 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22701390 Pullo : You got a notice that Pottsville is getting History HD and Animal Planet HD?

First Lebanon and now Pottsville get HD's and Reading gets nothing,my promo expires at the end of August and I've just about had it with Comcast, DIRECTV here I come! ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22701390 Mon, 13 Jul 2009 16:42:34 EDT Re: hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22701288 ComcastTech : yea well. ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22701288 Mon, 13 Jul 2009 16:24:46 EDT Re: Not the notice hoped for http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22701018 cypherstream : Where did you hear about History and Animal Planet? PA Public Notices finds nothing with keyword "Comcast" from the Reading Eagle...

»pa.mypublicnotices.com/PublicNotice.asp

We may be 750 MHz, but at least they figured out how to squeeze 771 MHz out of it. There for awhile they didn't utilize that small headroom that many other systems were successfully doing. It's a small start. Could be worse and be on Jerrold 550 line gear.

Marketing really needs to wake up. Techs and headend people are apparently more than happy to provide better service with more speeds, hd channels, and all that. Marketing seems to be the nail in the coffin to Comcast Central PA. Hopefully those guys get replaced with some more motivated individuals. In this job economy, it's surprising seeing them not doing anything, when at an instant they should be collecting unemployment until that runs out.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22701018 Mon, 13 Jul 2009 15:46:26 EDT Re: hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22700671 ComcastTech : Haha hawking over HD still i see. I've known about the channel changes for 2 months at least. Those of you who didn't get anything in the mail for the Reading system, YEEESSSSS your going to see a change. The July/August lineup change is just the start. No, you won't see a 750mhz equip. swap yet. No, no Docsis 3.0 till 1st quarter next year. Yes, to more HD this year and next. This can't happen overnight people. It's up to the Marketing Dept. not us technicians and supervisors.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22700671 Mon, 13 Jul 2009 15:04:00 EDT More disappointment http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22699897 Pullo : Got the August bill today,no mention of any service changes,no channel additions,no migrations,no notice of ESPN360 or ESPNU,no nothing!]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22699897 Mon, 13 Jul 2009 13:16:07 EDT Re: Not the notice hoped for http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22655147 anon : well, it looks like Comcast is starting to different the cable systems an little more, as i notice from somewhere else that the Hamburg/Reading was getting more separated from Lebanon, however we are still linked to Reading, but as announcements are listed here in the Pottsville paper they list the Lykens changes with the Pottsville ones!! now we in Pottsville got a notice now!!

Everything else is the same with a few different details!!!
we do not get Espn classic, so no loss or gain there!
Big Ten Network stays, but become digital exclusive

We finally get half of what i wanted, No CNN or that other channel i forgot but will get History HD on 217 and Animal Planet on 230!! so HD Net is not coming since that was to on 230 back in April (That for that Minersville guy)

guess What the Surprising part at the Bottom of the Ad under the part that's in the Reading Ad, comcast actually admits (for the first time in Pottsville) that you can watch the 2 new HD channels with an Integrated HD QAM tuner, i guess it was time to admit the truth since i been telling even their installers about this for 3 years!!]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22655147 Sat, 04 Jul 2009 20:44:05 EDT Screen name not from this http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22648665 Pullo : It would be nice to get more HD's and one of these in Reading and the way things are going the chances seem better for the El Pollo Loco.

The screen name is a tribute to legionary Titus Pullo from HBO's Rome.
]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22648665 Fri, 03 Jul 2009 07:47:36 EDT Re: Not the notice hoped for http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22648613 JeepMatt :
said by cypherstream See Profile :

Thanks for posting the notice Pullo (Which is Spanish for chicken, right?)

That would be pollo. :p (pronounced poy-yo)
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Thanks for posting the notice Pullo (Which is Spanish for chicken, right?)

I am quite dissapointed in that announcement. It's all stuff I already have, and the way it's worded makes it sound like its "BRAND NEW!".

LeftyJR, the stuff in the 700's are all SD sports related, from ESPN PPV, the Team channels, the Game channels (MLB Extra Innings), and it dips slightly into the 800's with the Big10 alternate feeds from 801 to 804.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22641434 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 18:40:01 EDT Re: Not the notice hoped for http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22640630 LeftyJR : Do you guys have a lot of channels in the 700s?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22640630 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 16:09:52 EDT Not the notice hoped for http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22640466 Pullo : Today's Reading Eagle,no ESPNU or HD's.
]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22640466 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 15:37:31 EDT Re: hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22626841 Pullo : FitTV due to go up on 181 tomorrow.Comcast needs to give notice this week if they are making any analog moves to make room for stuff at the end of July beginning of August.It would be nice to get BigTen HD in time for football season not to mention all the other HD's we're missing.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22626841 Mon, 29 Jun 2009 06:05:35 EDT Re: hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22599481 anon : Hey Cypherstream, does this mean some good news for future HD channels?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22599481 Tue, 23 Jun 2009 19:49:46 EDT Re: hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22599471 anon : Hey Cypherstream, does this mean good news for future HD channels?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22599471 Tue, 23 Jun 2009 19:47:38 EDT Re: hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22598692 cypherstream : Well they finally fixed PSIP on WCAU HD and WPVI HD after breaking it early in 2008.

So now when I enter 113, my TV auto tunes (and added) 6-1.

VC PSIP Name
6-1 WPVI-HD
6-2 WPVI-SD (But it's actually Live Well HD)
6-3 WPVI-WE (6abc Weather Now)
6-5 WPVI-6 (SD Version of Channel 6 ABC)

10-1 WCAU-DT (NBC 10 in HD - Show Info included)
10-3 WCAU-WE (NBC Weather Plus)
10-4 USports (Scrambled Channel)
10-5 WCAU-10 (SD Version of Channel 10 NBC)

Also WLVT-39 on Channel 120 now has mapping:
39-1 WLVT-DT (1080i)
39-3 V-Me
39-4 Create
What's missing is the -5 for the SD version, so it's not compliant like the others.

Also there's no way to tune WGAL 8. There's no 8-5 and the QAM that it's on (76) is now gone from my TV's channel list, because the first channel on that QAM has a PSIP mapping that takes it elsewhere. WFMZ-Weather is also not properly mapped to a subchannel on 69. There's no mapping for ion either. I'm sure ion would love to know their FTA signal is encrypted. They still have a little work to do.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22598692 Tue, 23 Jun 2009 17:24:09 EDT Re: hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22594418 scanpa : Thanks for posting that ancient canned letter. I was ROFLMFAO....

Whats a VCR? the day the FCC put an end to those and tube tv's, I rented a 20 ton dumpster and chucked over 5,480+ video vhs tapes and all 4 of my HI-Fi stereo SHQ 19 micron 4 heads VCR's.

Have yet to miss them yet. I sure don't miss those heavy ass tube tv's that only did SD and ED via component.

:)]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22594418 Mon, 22 Jun 2009 23:33:37 EDT Re: hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22594173 cypherstream : Oh why would they still refer to 2-13 channel TV's? Those are so outdated that you need a box even for OTA!]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22594173 Mon, 22 Jun 2009 22:39:15 EDT Re: hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22593626 cypherstream : I wonder what the issue is. I don't care for ION HD or WFMZ HD, you'd be lucky to see 2% HD programming on both of those combined. But were still so far behind, and yet Lebanon got some treatment.

There's some Fios in Lebanon county, so that explains it. VZ cherry picks, so Comcast follows in their footsteps. Comcast should want to be one step ahead of the game, so if Verizon ever does come into our county, we would be well prepared for the competition. ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22593626 Mon, 22 Jun 2009 20:47:40 EDT Re: hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22592789 Pullo : It's ALMOST a copy of this:

»www.comcast.com/MediaLibrary/1/1···Info.pdf

but with the paragraph about Broadcast Channels.

It's one of those documents that they mail out once a year and no one ever bothered to review or update it except for the list of Franchise authorities on the back.

Still something has to shake loose in Reading to make room for WFMZ HD and ION HD plus ESPNU and the HD's that Lebanon got.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22592789 Mon, 22 Jun 2009 17:44:26 EDT Re: hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22592686 cypherstream : This is a really weirdly worded document. First off it says Important Notices - Franchise Information on the front. It was just issued, so you think it would be up to date.

In one instance, at the top, it lists those 9 must carry channels and states "Please be advised that the following broadcast channels can not be viewed without a compatible set-top converter or CableCard.

But then the language below throws terms around about VCR's and "Cable Ready" and non-cable ready (usually channels 2-13), etc.. It also throws dates like July 1997, and it just seems very outdated.

So what does this mean. Is there analog migration coming for those channels or not? If in the franchise agreements it specifically states (and I've shown a picture of it) that those channels can not be viewed without a compatible set-top converter or CableCard, then it sounds by the likes of it that yes, those channels are OK to migrate without any legal ramifications from the broadcaster or local franchise, as it is written in writing in this agreement.

If that is in fact the case, then what is the hold up in replacing those analog carriers with digital ones? If they did that, Comcast could load a bunch more services, both HD and DOCSIS 3.0 and keep the customers happy, and also keep their wallets happy, as analog reclaimation is much less expensive and time consuming then replacing 750 MHz system amplifiers with the 1 GHz variety.
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time warners ODN does not support multiroom. plus they decided to keep the motorola platform separate from ODN and MDN. after the deal with OpenTv fell through.

It has
firmware 22.31
TVguide 74.54-4003
_SEACVO 4.82]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22563111 Tue, 16 Jun 2009 21:43:40 EDT Re: hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22563091 cypherstream : That's because they are going to get creative with their ODN software. BTW it's off topic, but I'll let that one slide...

OK BACK to Comcast in Reading, PA (and surrounding central PA systems)....]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22563091 Tue, 16 Jun 2009 21:40:26 EDT Re: hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22563076 motorola870 : just another update they even ordered them with 64MB flash and the standard for the DCX3400 is 32MB.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22563076 Tue, 16 Jun 2009 21:38:31 EDT Re: hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22563052 cypherstream : Well Time Warner is big on 320GB for their new DVR's (Both Moto and Samsung), plus whole home DVR will be pushed out soon. TWC also is big on SDV. The only thing they don't have going for them is not as heavy push for DOCSIS 3.0, and the negative press with their metered broadband trials (which luckily for you guys didn't come to fruit). Their Mystro software on the SA/OCAP platform is really getting better. Many new features are coming soon as well. I wish Comcast would dump Macrovision and write their own, much better guide system.

When I get my bill I'll analyze the insert and see what it says. I do remember seeing something like that before. Why would in 2009 it warn you about must carries over Ch 13, when they are in analog?

I sure hope they do move digital, but I'm not holding my breath. Comcast has a pretty slow reputation around here. No real competition to push them into high gear.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22563052 Tue, 16 Jun 2009 21:33:44 EDT Re: hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22561752 motorola870 :
said by gebe See Profile :

they are only removing 2 in the Pottsville area? WTF! By the way I took a copy of of the public announcment saying they will be adding HDNET on channel 230 on 4-22-09 to the local office and they seemed perplexed on why it wasn't added. I also notice they had the DCX line of boxes there, no DVRs though, just HD boxes.

that is funny because my local time warner payment center has the DVR's with a 320GB hard drive in them the model is DCX3432.

I just picked up 2 today they just started to deploy them a week ago.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22561752 Tue, 16 Jun 2009 17:36:23 EDT Re: More confusion from Comcast http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22560128 anon : Got that insert in my bill today(I'm in Spring Twp)and it doesn't make any sense about needing a converter or CableCard for those broadcast channels.It's written like it's true now and it is not,there is no date on it.

Something has to give in Reading,we get FitTv on 181 at the end of the month.Beyond that I take it that there is no room for ESPNU in August let alone any of the missing HD's (sorry gebe).

Also Tv listings on Comcast.net has WYBE DT on 263 that's not there as part of that channels aborted analog migration.

»www.comcast.net/tv/tv-listings/#···71741967]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22560128 Tue, 16 Jun 2009 13:13:39 EDT Re: hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22559883 gebe : By the way I would like to thank the very tech sabby guys on this forum, if it wasn't for you and this kick-ass site, We would be clueless on what is going on with our service providers. ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22559883 Tue, 16 Jun 2009 12:29:26 EDT Re: hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22559856 gebe : they are only removing 2 in the Pottsville area? WTF! By the way I took a copy of of the public announcment saying they will be adding HDNET on channel 230 on 4-22-09 to the local office and they seemed perplexed on why it wasn't added. I also notice they had the DCX line of boxes there, no DVRs though, just HD boxes.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22559856 Tue, 16 Jun 2009 12:24:30 EDT Re: More confusion from Comcast http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22559849 cypherstream : There's another system around here based on Motorola equipment and they also use 4 digit subchannels. Not sure why they overcomplicate or confuse things. One thing nice about our system is the sane use of subchannel numbering..

ie) video services end in -1 through -15 , audio services start at -21 and up.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22559849 Tue, 16 Jun 2009 12:22:31 EDT Re: More confusion from Comcast http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22559293 PGHammer : Universal Sports encrypted *anywhere* by Comcast? That strikes me as *real confusing*, especially since here in the DC burbs (Comcast of Prince George's County, MD), the channel has been in-the-clear since its launch (despite moving twice; it's now at 122.1805, after WUSA-DT's Doppler9000 loop channel at 122.1804).]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22559293 Tue, 16 Jun 2009 10:49:19 EDT Re: More confusion from Comcast http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22546694 cypherstream : It was on Pullo's bill and I didn't get mine yet. If I get any information I'll post it.

Also with the digital transition, we are now getting PSIP data for some (not all) of the OTA digital channels.

I've updated my listing to show.
»home.comcast.net/~cypherx/qam.htm

Interestingly enough ABC HD, NBC HD and WLVT HD are still not passing PSIP data, even though I thought it was the law to do so. ABC in SD however does have PSIP VCT value of 6-5. Also NBC HD has a Universal Sports channel on 113-6 which Comcast forcefully encrypts (very odd). This channel is free to air with an antenna.

Missing are SD PSIP mapping for:
WGAL 8
WPMT 43
WITF 33
WYBE
PAX/ION whatever it's called now
WFMZ Weather (S/B 69-2)

Interestingly they added PSIP data to The Comcast Network, so it shows up on 1-12. Knowing they can add PSIP data to channels like that would be a great benifit to QAM tuner users. They could theoretically map every digital simulcast channel to the proper numbers, so people could get full expanded basic in digital quality. Would be nice, but I guess their focus is service with the box vs. the casual user with a digital TV tuner straight to the wall.

This is what we get as of today's scan in zipcode 19606:

PSIP Data Included
1-12 - The Comcast Network
3-1 - KYW-3 HD (CBS)
3-5 - KYW-3 SD (CBS)
6-5 - WPVI-6 SD (ABC)
10-5 - WCAU-10 SD (NBC)
12-3 - WHYY 12 HD (PBS)
12-4 - WHYY Arts
12-5 - WHYY Culture?
12-7 - WHYY 12 SD (PBS)
17-1 - WPHL 17 HD (My)
17-2 - WPHL 17.2 ThisTV
17-5 - WPHL 17 SD (My)
29-1 - WTXF 29 HD (FOX)
29-5 - WTXF 29 SD (FOX)
44-1 - WMCN 44 SD (IND)
48-1 - WGTW 48 SD (TBN)
51-1 - WTVE 51 SD (IND)
57-1 - WPSG 57 HD (CW)
57-5 - WPSG 57 SD (CW)
60-1 - WPBH 60 SD (IND)
62-1 - WWSI 62 SD (Telemundo)
65-1 - WUVP 65 SD (Univision)
69-1 - WFMZ 69 SD (IND)

No PSIP Data:
78-10 QVC
78-11 WFMZ Weather (s/b 69-2)
80-9 Hamburg Municipal Access (Not mapped to our boxes)
81-9 BCTV
81-10 Reading Municipal Access
81-12 Local Education Access
102-10 Telefura
103-7 NBA TV
104-7 In Demand Previews
105-11 VOD Barker
106-2 PCN
113-1 WPVI-6 HD (ABC)
113-2 WCAU-10 HD (NBC)
113-3 Live Well HD
113-4 WPVI-6 AccuWeather
113-5 WCAU NBC Weather
120-1 WLVT 39 VeMe
120-2 WLVT 39 Create
120-3 WLVT 39 HD

And of course all the Music Choice channels spread out across channel 90,91,92,93,94,100,104. They all start at subchannel 21 though.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22546694 Sat, 13 Jun 2009 18:13:56 EDT Re: More confusion from Comcast http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22545877 pennstatejim : Cypher,

It would certainly sound promising!! Did it give a date on the insert? I don't get the inserts because I get my bill online. They pretty much only send the regulatory information.

And someone else mentioned WPSG on Channel 25, but it's actually on 14.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22545877 Sat, 13 Jun 2009 14:02:35 EDT Re: More confusion from Comcast http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22542793 cypherstream : why would it matter about channels above 13? VHF/UHF TV's with the 13 channel limitation are obsolete as of today.

It's weird those are all on the "Basic" package. So are they going to give one free box even for the barebones "basic" subs?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22542793 Fri, 12 Jun 2009 19:29:15 EDT Re: 10 year old insert? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22542571 motorola870 : pullo if it mentions Cablecard it means the analog is being dropped.

plus in 1997 is when the FCC allowed you to get a settop box from a retail store. so it is mentioning the tivo and Moxi.

compatible converters mean DCT,DCH,DCX also they should be still available on qam.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22542571 Fri, 12 Jun 2009 18:42:33 EDT 10 year old insert? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22542543 anon : I may have jumped the gun,it's possible the insert is 10 or more years old.Went back and carefully read it and it and it has sentences like "new technical requirements adopted by the FCC as of July 1997" and "You may also purchase set-top converters at electronic stores or other retail outlets in you area" and I don't think they mean TiVo.

What threw me off was the mention of ION Television,I don't think PAX changed their name to ION until 2007 or 2008. How long has it been that cable ready Tv's have been out and you don't needed a converter to get channels above 13?

Anyway, keep a look out for the insert in Reading/Pottsville/Lebanon and actually read the thing,see what you think and try not to get too excited like I did.

Sorry all.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22542543 Fri, 12 Jun 2009 18:37:11 EDT Re: More confusion from Comcast http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22542203 anon : well, with this information then in Reading/Hamburg the following should go blank in Analog!!!!

Here are the numbers in the Reading System
WPSG 57 on channel 25
WWSI on channel 15
WUVP on channel 16
WGTW on channel 18
WBPH on channel 19
ION Television i think that is WPPX in Reading on channel 20
WITF 33 on channel 23
WTVE 51 on channel 24
WMCN on channel 14

WLVT 39 on channel 07 (all-ready digital)
WYBE on channel 17 *(should be, but had problems) (may happen later) according to Pullo

so this means that by the end of July in numeral order 7,14,15,16,18,19,20,23,24, and 25 will be blank in Analog!!
This according to Cyberstream's chart

So if they then take down 17, then everything from 14 to 25 with the exception of 21 and 22, since there local stuff located there will be blank, but they probably just moved those 2 somewhere else then, so they will have multiple consecutive frequency freed up then!!

congratulation's for finally removing analog i salute you!!!!!]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22542203 Fri, 12 Jun 2009 17:28:55 EDT Re: More confusion from Comcast http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22542076 cypherstream : What date is that effective by?
9 Analogs migrating? Jackpot :)]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22542076 Fri, 12 Jun 2009 17:05:54 EDT Re: More confusion from Comcast http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22541197 anon :
said by Pullo :

Got my bill today (no channel change information on it!) and inside was an insert "Franchise Information". Took a quick look and came across the above,for about 30 seconds I thought holy crap is Comcast going to move broadcast channels to digital only.Then I realised they are the stations above channel 13, plus they don't list WLVT that is digital only or WYBE that was supposed to move to digital only.

I don't get why that was printed in the Insert.
what is there not to get? they are required to give 30 day notice to cistomers and will notify in variety of ways including bill inserts, newspaper, local ads, etc]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22541197 Fri, 12 Jun 2009 14:46:30 EDT More confusion from Comcast http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22541151 anon : Got my bill today (no channel change information on it!) and inside was an insert "Franchise Information". Took a quick look and came across the above,for about 30 seconds I thought holy crap is Comcast going to move broadcast channels to digital only.Then I realised they are the stations above channel 13, plus they don't list WLVT that is digital only or WYBE that was supposed to move to digital only.

I don't get why that was printed in the Insert.
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]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22541151 Fri, 12 Jun 2009 14:39:02 EDT Re: hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22539030 Comcast Guy :
said by rob316 See Profile :

No offense Comcast Guy did you read what you posted from a script, sounds like the same ole Comcast verbage to me.
No script. That's just the whole story right now.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22539030 Fri, 12 Jun 2009 08:45:28 EDT Re: hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22537332 gebe : I would like to hear some good news for a change, I am tired of waiting for Comcast to step up!]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22537332 Thu, 11 Jun 2009 21:31:28 EDT Re: hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22531289 cypherstream : Your right, every system is different. Every headend has different employees, different policies, and different local regulations and hurdles to abide by.

It is a shame that every system is allowed to bear the Comcast name and logo even if it doesn't qualify as "Comcast quality". Some systems are run better than others, but your right, were in a wait and see mode.

I'll have no choice but to wait and see. Nothing against you at all, not like you can do anything really (or any other techs or maintenance guys, csr's, etc.. on here). The problems are from a much different level. I know they will eventually have to get better. It's difficult for many, including myself to pay the same amount (promo or not) for less services and options than other area's.

I'm hoping for the best. I want to see everyone happy. From employees, to customers, to even non-customers who are given many generous options from multiple service providers. I can't make any other choice at this point, so I'm in it for the ride for now.

Thanks for your participation, and I'm sure if you hear any good news, you'll post it here if you can. Being a bearer of good news can sure brighten up this thread!]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22531289 Wed, 10 Jun 2009 22:30:19 EDT Re: hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22531208 wanger : Every system is different. Don't know anything about Michigan. All I know is Mont Co area. So, what might be happening in one area won't happen in others. I think it really depends on the local systems infrastructure. Heck Phoenixville and some surrounding areas are D3 areas and other areas are following close behind. Where is Reading in the D3 timetable? Until I get a letter in my mailbox similar to the one from Michigan, then it will be a "wait and see" what happens. I don't think Reading will be D3 until after the new year, but one can only hope. ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22531208 Wed, 10 Jun 2009 22:16:56 EDT Re: hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22529997 anon : I love how every Comcast correspondence begins with "Dear Valued Customer".I guess it will be awhile before Comcast is able to "...bring your community the World of more." to Reading.

As a side note,Comcast will begin test runs of OnDemand Online soon but no markets were identified.

»www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=299732]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22529997 Wed, 10 Jun 2009 18:16:41 EDT Re: hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22529623 cypherstream :

A letter from Comcast sent to customers in Michigan. See the blub in the top right? Waiting to not transition to digital until 90 days after the OTA transition date is not required. I'd like to personally see that V.P. of operations or whoever he/she may be reply to that. This letter was from Comcast, which, the last time I looked was the same logo on my cable box, in the cable guide, on my channel lineup cards, bills, and the website I log on to every month to pay my bill. Comcast does not have 2 measly little engineers that have to take their time traveling to headend to headend to perform this. Each area has a team of guys who can do this, independent of another area. It's not like were waiting for or there's a shortage of staff members that could do the job right.

I don't recall there being FIOS in Michigan. Just a bunch of unemployed from the crumbling auto industry.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22529623 Wed, 10 Jun 2009 17:05:01 EDT Re: hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22527882 gebe : I have trees in my line of sight if they weren't there I would have jumped ship by now. Comcast is lallygaggin to much in my area, all I hear is speculation, 2nd half of this year, available 3Q of another year went by and so on. ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22527882 Wed, 10 Jun 2009 12:45:38 EDT Re: hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22527318 Chad473 : I have to wonder what confusion will be alleviated by waiting 90 days. To me, it just seems like 90 more days to stock up on digital boxes, which they should have been doing for some time.

Oh well, we're planning on moving and jumping ship in about the same time frame, so I've stopped caring what Comcast plans to do around here. ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22527318 Wed, 10 Jun 2009 11:20:26 EDT Re: hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22526586 wanger : You know that most average people out there really don't know the difference between DTV transition and Comcast reclaiming bandwidth. They think that it's all the same thing. Some people are thinking that they go out and buy a DTV converter box thinking that it will work with Comcast. People just don't understand and are too lazy to actually listen to the commercials or go the workshop explaining the DTV transition.

You are right, there needs to better marketing explaining what Comcast is doing by switching to all digital. Once everything goes all digital, theft will go down like you said. I am all to aware of the DTA saturation going on in Pottstown. I think part of that has to pertain to the FIOS presence there. Need to compete with the "Jones" to keep their customers happy. ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22526586 Wed, 10 Jun 2009 09:05:50 EDT Re: hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22526498 cypherstream : That sucks. I was against the DTV delay from the get go. But still what confusion? Other markets are already proceeding, even our neighbors, the Pottstown / Montco systems are rolling out DTA's. At least saturate the market with them.

I can see theft being a problem in the city. Many exposed wires. Too easy to splice into, and how messy it is, tough to sometimes spot an illegal without tracing the line all the way back. Put 90% of the signals in a digital format, and watch theft decline as there's not much worth steeling on those lines anymore.

Marketing just doesn't want to be burdened with creating a campaign to educate customers about the differences between Comcast's digital transition and the Federal DTV transition. It could be done, it IS being done in other area's as close as PA, NJ and far west as California and Washington state. They could of easily rolled everything into the Federal DTV transition. It would be an easy scapegoat. Get analog laggards to not be able to point the finger at Comcast, but at the Government. Comcast had an easy out, but choose not to.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22526498 Wed, 10 Jun 2009 08:41:23 EDT Re: hd updates for the Reading, Pa area http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22526389 wanger : From what I have heard from a VP is that to reduce confusion between the DTV transition and bandwidth reclamation is that Comcast is having to wait about 90 days after June 12 to do anything major. I k