98se4ever
@shawcable.net
| reply to rmr71
Re: Why can't Shaw notify us we they change channel location
what I dont understand is when I watch CH 49 (FOX KCPQ)
it has Channel "M" on it.
I mean I watch the American channel, I expect to see their programming not the patched in garbage shaw puts on.
noticed this on a few channels when the simpsons are on and the comercial says "next on Channel M", then right after you get the "switch" back to Fox where its not what channel M was expecting |
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Typoprone
join:2005-07-03
Canada
| I mean I watch the American channel, I expect to see their programming not the patched in garbage shaw puts on.
It's called simulcasting, and it's not Shaw's doing; it's the TV station's. I believe it may even be a regulation kinda thing. I agree, though, it's annoying. I always miss out on the promos or commercials shown in the American channel.
As for TheWB, it's gone. It was never available in the regular Shaw cable package. Anyway, TheWB and UPN merged into TheCW--you'll find it on channel 14 where UPN used to be.  |
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nitzguy
Premium
join:2002-07-11
Sudbury, ON
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| reply to 98se4ever
said by 98se4ever :
what I dont understand is when I watch CH 49 (FOX KCPQ)
it has Channel "M" on it.
I mean I watch the American channel, I expect to see their programming not the patched in garbage shaw puts on.
noticed this on a few channels when the simpsons are on and the comercial says "next on Channel M", then right after you get the "switch" back to Fox where its not what channel M was expecting
Simultaneous Substitution as it is called is a CRTC Regulation. Shaw is required to comply with Channel M's request to place their channel over similiar US programming. Its used by Canadian channels for "advertising" purposes and whatnot. Believe me, Shaw wouldn't do it if they didn't have to, as that means they actually have to watch the programming should anything change (read Football season especially as games can go long and the machines get all messed up)...
Its an un-neccessary overhead for Shaw, but they have to do it, they have no choice. Well, the choice is to lose their BDU license for the area if enough complaints are recieved by Channel M because Shaw isn't doing the required switch. |
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