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cypherstream
Looking forward to the future of things.
Premium,MVM
join:2004-12-02
Reading, PA
clubs: | Re: NEWS - HD channels added to city of Chicago line-up Holy S#$%!
Please say that kind of generosity will be contagious. | |
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Dillz85
join:2008-07-04
united state | Re: NEWS - HD channels added to city of Chicago line-up I dont follow...  | |
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cypherstream
Looking forward to the future of things.
Premium,MVM
join:2004-12-02
Reading, PA
clubs: | Re: NEWS - HD channels added to city of Chicago line-up Contagious , as in spreads like wildfire...
I would LOVE to have that kind of announcement here! | |
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Dillz85
join:2008-07-04
united state
 ·Comcast
|  Re: NEWS - HD channels added to city of Chicago line-up
said by cypherstream  :Contagious , as in spreads like wildfire... I would LOVE to have that kind of announcement here! Ohhh lol I was like, huh? | |
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join:2004-04-15
Chicago, IL
| Re: NEWS - HD channels added to city of Chicago line-up That's awesome!!! If only they could organize their channel lineup in a more comprehensive way. All HD Channels gathered together with no SD channels in between and also organizing the channels per theme. The Comcast Chicago lineup is too disorganized!!! | |
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keithbart
join:2007-01-01
South Bend, IN | Dillz, How did you find out about this? Do you have a link? Thanks. | |
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Dillz85
join:2008-07-04
united state
·Comcast
| Re: NEWS - HD channels added to city of Chicago line-up said by keithbart :Dillz, How did you find out about this? Do you have a link? Thanks. Internal Communicae  | |
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Hound
join:2006-03-08
Princeton, NJ | Comcast is listening. | |
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sansri88
Go digtal you analog laggards
Premium
join:2005-12-17
New York, NY
clubs: | Re: NEWS - HD channels added to city of Chicago line-up Not here they're not. | |
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Mgsports
join:2004-11-11
Olathe, KS | Does this include like Winfield,Lombard and so on? | |
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Spiderman865
join:2005-12-27
Joliet, IL | Re: NEWS - HD channels added to city of Chicago line-up Any word if theses HD adds will make to the suburban systems also?
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| | markofmayhem
join:2004-04-08
Pittsburgh, PA | Re: NEWS - HD channels added to city of Chicago line-up 'Bout time Chicago gets HD! You guys have been all digital for almost a year now, haven't you? Well, Comcast's definition of all digital... first 20-24 analog. | |
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join:2001-10-14
Lemont, IL
·Comcast
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| said by Spiderman865 :Any word if theses HD adds will make to the suburban systems also? I'm wondering this as well... Does this apply to Chicago suburbs? | |
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join:2004-04-15
Chicago, IL | Re: NEWS - HD channels added to city of Chicago line-up Is the 8/19/08 date locked? I'm so excited!!! | |
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join:2007-01-01
South Bend, IN | Dillz85, My account number starts with 87984. Any idea when I might get the new HD channels? Thanks. | |
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join:2007-01-01
South Bend, IN
| said by Dillz85 :said by Spiderman865 :Any word if theses HD adds will make to the suburban systems also? As far as I can tell this is for people whose account number starts with 87983XXXXXXXXXXX I cant say for sure as of right now if 87982XXXXXXXXXXX and 87981xxxxxxxxx will get the lineup. When I hear about it, ill post... Sorry said by Dillz85 :said by Spiderman865 :Any word if theses HD adds will make to the suburban systems also? As far as I can tell this is for people whose account number starts with 87983XXXXXXXXXXX I cant say for sure as of right now if 87982XXXXXXXXXXX and 87981xxxxxxxxx will get the lineup. When I hear about it, ill post... Sorry Dillz85, My account number starts with 87984. Any idea when I might get the new HD channels? Thanks. | |
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Dillz85
join:2008-07-04
united state | Re: NEWS - HD channels added to city of Chicago line-up sorry im not sure, when my source gets word to me you'll know... | |
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keithbart
join:2007-01-01
South Bend, IN | Dillz85, Have you heard any rumors of Comcast adding
ESPNU to their lineup? | |
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neil0311
join:2005-07-24
Marietta, GA
3 edits | said by Dillz85 :On August 19 Comcast will launch 15 HD channels in the city of Chicago. OMG...and the driver behind this is the elimination of analogs...correct?
I continue to believe that if you offer these kinds of lineups to people, Comcast will attract or retain profitable HD customers. The revenue will be much more over time than what they get from disgruntled basic subscribers with their analog sets. Where are the analog holdouts going to go? Answer....nowhere, but the HD subscriber can take their money to several providers. | |
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pathfinda
Premium
join:2002-09-11
Chicago, IL | ..sweet..
I was actually in the process of looking for a new provider, Dish Network was looking REALLY good. But FX, Bravo, WE, Fuse and Encore will help keep me there.
..for a minute, until the quality goes in the toilet. | |
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nate09
@sbcglobal.net | hey, this is good news. Just wondering if these new HD channels will be available in Elgin, IL. | |
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Joe12345678
join:2003-07-22
Des Plaines, IL | why is Hallmark Movie Channel HD in the sports pack? | |
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pennstatejim
join:2007-10-10
Reading, PA | Re: NEWS - HD channels added to city of Chicago line-up It's the "Sports and Entertainment Pack" | |
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| | jafo1972
join:2004-04-15
Chicago, IL | Re: NEWS - HD channels added to city of Chicago line-up So can anyone confirm if the new HD channels are available in Chicago? | |
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parkr7
@comcast.net | Re: NEWS - HD channels added to city of Chicago line-up From what the post says, these channels are coming to Chicago on the 19th. I don't know if that's what you mean by confirm, you probably meant has anyone heard from comcast about it or whatever.. but it sounds like the poster did. | |
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join:2004-04-15
Chicago, IL | Re: NEWS - HD channels added to city of Chicago line-up Oops, I thought today was the 19th. It will actually be tomorrow. Looking forward to enjoy new HD Channels! | |
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FifthE1ement
Tech Nut
join:2005-03-16
Fort Lauderdale, FL | Damn! South Florida takes forever for updates so we'll be in for the long run. Hell we're still using a 4 year old guide version for our moto boxes!
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FSugino
VIP
join:2001-12-04
Schaumburg, IL | Anyone in the city have the new stations yet? Nothing new out here in Schaumburg. | |
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join:2004-04-15
Chicago, IL | Re: NEWS - HD channels added to city of Chicago line-up Neither here in the West Loop. | |
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| cassini83
join:2008-08-19
South Bend, IN
| Still nothing in South Bend, IN. We are part of the Chicago market and we share the same channels, however when I checked the lineup for a Chicago address this morning a got a message that there's an upgrade underway but I didn't get that message when I checked with a South Bend or a Schaumburg addresses. | |
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Dillz85
join:2008-07-04
united state | Re: NEWS - HD channels added to city of Chicago line-up new channels are comimg in fine as of 8:00 am this morning my buddies that live in the oakpark neighborhood of the city confirmed the new hd chnnls are coming in now... | |
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@sbcglobal.net
| They're coming in just fine in the 60618 area code (not sure what they neighborhood is called). NBA TV HD is listed as TEAM for some reason.
As of 10:49 a.m., Hallmark Movies HD doesn't show up on the dedicated HD section of the guide, but it is there on the normal guide. I think that's the first and last time I'll visit the channel, though. | |
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drchud
join:2006-01-18 | coming in fine here on the south side of chicago/oaklawn (60655).
anyone know why on the weather chan HD they do not provide locals on the 8's? | |
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join:2007-01-01
South Bend, IN
| Re: NEWS - HD channels added to city of Chicago line-up said by drchud :coming in fine here on the south side of chicago/oaklawn (60655). anyone know why on the weather chan HD they do not provide locals on the 8's? Weather Channel HD is a simulcast of the nationwide weather channel feed. No local on the 8's. | |
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| | markofmayhem
join:2004-04-08
Pittsburgh, PA | Re: NEWS - HD channels added to city of Chicago line-up At all??? That's not right, you should be getting the SD pillar box-black sides version of the Local's until the newer HD compatible Intellistar is installed. Maybe it is being installed as we speak? | |
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join:2003-07-22
Des Plaines, IL | Re: NEWS - HD channels added to city of Chicago line-up The Intellistar / weather star HD is not out yet any where.
They don't even have a National HD one. Dish and direct tv do have Intellistar SD set up to run in National mode. | |
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join:2004-04-08
Pittsburgh, PA
| Re: NEWS - HD channels added to city of Chicago line-up said by Joe12345678 :The Intellistar / weather star HD is not out yet any where. They don't even have a National HD one. Dish and direct tv do have Intellistar SD set up to run in National mode. I've seen the HD national maps for LOT8's, just yesterday on DirecTV.
Found this link:
National "local on the 8's" HD from Nov. 2007: »www.youtube.com/watch?v=xeyyt649kTc
said by wikipedia :
On September 26, 2007, DirecTV launched a 24-hour simulcast of The Weather Channel in high definition. At this time, no programming was actually presented in high definition, except for a national "satellite" version of the Local On The 8s. On October 1, 2007, two new high definition programs, "Epic Conditions" and "Weather Ventures" premiered. A new high definition series, "When Weather Changed History" premiered on The Weather Channel on January 6, 2008.
Throughout the final months of 2007 to the early months of 2008, various cable companies had started to add The Weather Channel HD to their cable lineups, including the Boston, MA, Austin, TX, San Antonio, TX, and Baton Rouge, LA markets. [14] The Weather Channel in High Definition was added to DISH Network systems on May 13, 2008.
The very first live broadcast of The Weather Channel in high definition came on June 2, 2008 in a new studio facility built next to the current one. Dubbed the "Studio of the Future", it is powered by Cisco Systems technology that is entirely eco-friendly, echoing its commitment to the environment via the Forecast Earth initiative. The HD re-launch was completed in Mid August 2008. Currently, TWC's entire programming schedule is broadcast in HD with the exception of long-form programs It Could Happen Tomorrow and Full Force Nature.
The LOT8's for cable systems has not been upgraded to HD, yet. However, TWC:SD has ceased operation and TWC is only broadcast in 1080i 16x9. The SD digital and analog channels are now donconverted by the operator instead of the broadcaster (TWC). Maybe this is why the LOT8's on HD stations are getting the national HD map.
(BTW, Dish is different than DirecTV with TWC. Dish actually has local on the 8's similar (but more regional) to cable systems.)
Gratz on the HD's Chicago! | |
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join:2003-07-22
Des Plaines, IL
| Re: NEWS - HD channels added to city of Chicago line-up said by markofmayhem :said by Joe12345678 :The Intellistar / weather star HD is not out yet any where. They don't even have a National HD one. Dish and direct tv do have Intellistar SD set up to run in National mode. I've seen the HD national maps for LOT8's, just yesterday on DirecTV. Found this link: National "local on the 8's" HD from Nov. 2007: (youtube clip) said by wikipedia :
On September 26, 2007, DirecTV launched a 24-hour simulcast of The Weather Channel in high definition. At this time, no programming was actually presented in high definition, except for a national "satellite" version of the Local On The 8s. On October 1, 2007, two new high definition programs, "Epic Conditions" and "Weather Ventures" premiered. A new high definition series, "When Weather Changed History" premiered on The Weather Channel on January 6, 2008.
Throughout the final months of 2007 to the early months of 2008, various cable companies had started to add The Weather Channel HD to their cable lineups, including the Boston, MA, Austin, TX, San Antonio, TX, and Baton Rouge, LA markets. [14] The Weather Channel in High Definition was added to DISH Network systems on May 13, 2008.
The very first live broadcast of The Weather Channel in high definition came on June 2, 2008 in a new studio facility built next to the current one. Dubbed the "Studio of the Future", it is powered by Cisco Systems technology that is entirely eco-friendly, echoing its commitment to the environment via the Forecast Earth initiative. The HD re-launch was completed in Mid August 2008. Currently, TWC's entire programming schedule is broadcast in HD with the exception of long-form programs It Could Happen Tomorrow and Full Force Nature.
The LOT8's for cable systems has not been upgraded to HD, yet. However, TWC:SD has ceased operation and TWC is only broadcast in 1080i 16x9. The SD digital and analog channels are now donconverted by the operator instead of the broadcaster (TWC). Maybe this is why the LOT8's on HD stations are getting the national HD map. (BTW, Dish is different than DirecTV with TWC. Dish actually has local on the 8's similar (but more regional) to cable systems.) got any video of it? | |
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gate1975mlm
Premium
join:2001-09-30
Philadelphia, PA
1 edit | Holy Cow!!!!!
Please comcast let me wake up tomorrow morning and see a message on my box that says 15 new HD channels coming soon to Northeast Philly!!! | |
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join:2005-02-10
Philadelphia, PA
| Re: NEWS - HD channels added to city of Chicago line-up Comcast of NE/Philadelphia has to start moving analog channels to digital like Chicago did if we expect to see more HD channels like The Game Show Network(57&179) and Hallmark channel(28&137). There is no reason why these channels are on analog and digital. | |
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pennstatejim
join:2007-10-10
Reading, PA
 ·Verizon Online DSL
·Comcast
| Re: NEWS - HD channels added to city of Chicago line-up said by patspub :Comcast of NE/Philadelphia has to start moving analog channels to digital like Chicago did if we expect to see more HD channels like The Game Show Network(57&179) and Hallmark channel(28&137). There is no reason why these channels are on analog and digital. Are they truly on analog or do they require a digital box and it's just mapped to both channel numbers? That's how it is here. They moved CMT, GSN and others, but they are mapped to the new digital channel as well as the old channel. | |
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join:2008-05-13
Philadelphia, PA
| Re: NEWS - HD channels added to city of Chicago line-up said by pennstatejim :said by patspub :Comcast of NE/Philadelphia has to start moving analog channels to digital like Chicago did if we expect to see more HD channels like The Game Show Network(57&179) and Hallmark channel(28&137). There is no reason why these channels are on analog and digital. Are they truly on analog or do they require a digital box and it's just mapped to both channel numbers? That's how it is here. They moved CMT, GSN and others, but they are mapped to the new digital channel as well as the old channel. Hallmark(28&137), TV One(49&173) and the Public Access(66&866) channels are all available on both analog and digital. GSN(57&179) is mapped to both channel numbers, but is only available on digital here. | |
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wolves01
2008 Calder Cup Champions
Premium
join:2002-11-21
Crystal Lake, IL | Nothing yet in Crystal Lake. | |
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arnie2
@sbcglobal.net | Nothing new here in Plainfield.  | |
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drchud
join:2006-01-18 | ya i flipped it on to see the local on the 8's. the normal voice said "now for your local on the 8s" but it was not showing it. they did not switch and pipe in the SD feed. maybe they will in the future. no biggie though. | |
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cypherstream
Looking forward to the future of things.
Premium,MVM
join:2004-12-02
Reading, PA
clubs:
| Last I checked at my Dad's house with Service Electric Cable, Weather HD had National on the 8's.
Haven't watched Weather HD at his house in awhile though... but I would guess that it's still the same way. Graphics are good though. I'd almost rather watch National on the 8's in HD, than Local on the 8's in SD. If I really want local weather I'll pull up weather.com with my Zip Code and scroll through everything at my own leisure. | |
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