View Full Version : New HD Local Discussion: Rochester, NY
Stuart Sweet
07-28-08, 09:10 PM
This is the discussion thread for Rochester. Please log all issues, indulge in gleeful exhortations, and give your suggestions for more or better coverage of your market!
Stuart Sweet
08-20-08, 10:36 AM
This has been reported... can anyone confirm it?
This has been reported... can anyone confirm it?
Rochester, NY HD locals are CONFIRMED. Wife says they look good. Unfortunatley I am traveling for work.
I would like to know if these are on 99 or 103. If they are on 103, does this mean that they are not being broadcast in MPEG4?
stoutman
08-20-08, 10:57 AM
As stated on the other thread, CH. 31 still will not work for me. I have called technical assistance and they are escalating. We will wait and see.
Stuart Sweet
08-20-08, 11:03 AM
I don't know what satellite these are on but my suspicion is 99c.
I don't know what satellite these are on but my suspicion is 99c.
You mean (s) spotbeam?
jefbal99
08-20-08, 11:15 AM
Rochester, NY HD locals are CONFIRMED. Wife says they look good. Unfortunatley I am traveling for work.
I would like to know if these are on 99 or 103. If they are on 103, does this mean that they are not being broadcast in MPEG4?
Everything from 103 and 99 is MPEG4
Matt9876
08-20-08, 11:25 AM
All new HD added by DirecTV is in beautiful mpeg4!:)
It's just a matter of time before the plug is pulled on the old HD mpeg2 stuff.
jorossian
08-20-08, 11:51 AM
I still do not get channel 31 (Rochester). Are we all in the same boat here or do I need to start "pushing buttons and pulling plugs".
Already did a service refresh this morning plus a RedButtonReboot as directed by a CSR tech. As of now though, still get 8, 10 and 13 in HD/SD while 31 HD shows "programming not available in your area (727)" - 31 SD is still fine as always.
jorossian
08-20-08, 12:11 PM
Also - I just verified that 31HD is still broadcasting via OTA.
jimmymiko
08-20-08, 12:49 PM
I had HD this morning on NBC but didn't check the other channels. Hopefully 31 is just a technical issue.
SteveHas
08-20-08, 01:15 PM
Man I wish I could these stations from home here in Boston.
sspear1
08-20-08, 02:08 PM
So the local channels are now in HD? Are they still on the same channels?
lflorack
08-20-08, 02:19 PM
So the local channels are now in HD? Are they still on the same channels?
Yes, they are on the same channels. I have my HR20 set to hide SD duplicates so I just see 8, 10, 13 & 31 on the guide-- and they're all the HD version.
Jason6787
08-20-08, 02:37 PM
I still do not get channel 31 (Rochester). Are we all in the same boat here or do I need to start "pushing buttons and pulling plugs".
Already did a service refresh this morning plus a RedButtonReboot as directed by a CSR tech. As of now though, still get 8, 10 and 13 in HD/SD while 31 HD shows "programming not available in your area (727)" - 31 SD is still fine as always.
No 31 here either - Judge Judy shows as "blacked out" on 31HD. I somehow suspect not even the mighty Judge Judy has blackout rules. Spoke to D* customer support and the rep confirmed they are aware of the issue with Channel 31 and are working on it. No ETA.
mattthias
08-20-08, 05:51 PM
No 31 here also. I'm sure they will fix it soon. I'm just glad I can watch local channels again on the big screen. SD looks awful and I am so used to the OTA that has not been connected since my upgrade.
jorossian
08-20-08, 06:12 PM
Has anyone managed to fix the channel 31 problem with a repeat of Satellite Setup? That's generally the last thing the CSR's have been telling me to try but they also said that since the other local HDs are ok it probably wouldn't work.
Nonetheless, I'm going to wait until bedtime to do that because I'm not in the mood to go through that whole process right now since I can just watch on OTA this evening anyway.
So is anyone in the area here on the forum getting this channel yet? and if so did you have to do anything special to get it to kick in?
I'd appreciate any feedback.
Has anyone managed to fix the channel 31 problem with a repeat of Satellite Setup? That's generally the last thing the CSR's have been telling me to try but they also said that since the other local HDs are ok it probably wouldn't work.
Nonetheless, I'm going to wait until bedtime to do that because I'm not in the mood to go through that whole process right now since I can just watch on OTA this evening anyway.
So is anyone in the area here on the forum getting this channel yet? and if so did you have to do anything special to get it to kick in?
I'd appreciate any feedback.
I have not seen anyone here or at rochesterhdtv.com say they have successfully been getting FOX31.
jorossian
08-20-08, 06:21 PM
Thanks for the info markp
I'll just skip the sat re-setup then <joy>
Maggiejean
08-20-08, 06:45 PM
:p :p Has anyone managed to fix the channel 31 problem with a repeat of Satellite Setup? That's generally the last thing the CSR's have been telling me to try but they also said that since the other local HDs are ok it probably wouldn't work.
Nonetheless, I'm going to wait until bedtime to do that because I'm not in the mood to go through that whole process right now since I can just watch on OTA this evening anyway.
So is anyone in the area here on the forum getting this channel yet? and if so did you have to do anything special to get it to kick in?
I'd appreciate any feedback.
YES, I did repeat the satellite setup and still no channel 31 (FOX). I will just be patient as I am so thrilled that we finally have our local HD's !!!! I am sure that they will fix the problem in time to watch my GIANTS on FOX. Don't worry, be happy!!!! Life is GOOD!!! The new HD locals look FANTASTIC!!!!
Thanks Directv!!!
keithtd
08-20-08, 06:55 PM
Have I mentioned how I hate Rochester;)
Congrats and enjoy, we're jealous!
Have I mentioned how I hate Rochester;)
Congrats and enjoy, we're jealous!
Rochester isn't that bad. I also do not get ch 31. It must be an issue with either DirecTV or the station.
Rochester isn't that bad. I also do not get ch 31. It must be an issue with either DirecTV or the station.
It's a known issue with D*. They are working on it.
fikuserectus
08-20-08, 07:25 PM
Rochester isn't that bad. I also do not get ch 31. It must be an issue with either DirecTV or the station.
Yes this looks good. Still no channel 31(Fox). Has anyone called DirecTV to find out why? Channel 31 is up and running fine via OTA!
fikuserectus
08-20-08, 07:29 PM
Well, that was quick. Channel 31 is up and running on Directv. It looks great!!
I believe FOX31 is working now!!
fikuserectus
08-20-08, 07:30 PM
Yes it is!! I'm so happy!!:hurah: :lol: :sure:
jorossian
08-20-08, 07:51 PM
It's working here now as well. This is sweet. Now I can just use a cheap unpowered antenea maximized for 21-PBS (which is monsterously strong signal here) and hide it in a corner! No more having to peak it for 8, 10, 13 and 31 everytime the signal varies.
This is a good thing!
Why don't they carry our local CW channel? We get CW out of Washington but it is SD :(
brittonx
08-20-08, 08:49 PM
Looking awesome here!
Jason6787
08-20-08, 10:05 PM
Why don't they carry our local CW channel? We get CW out of Washington but it is SD :(
Good question. It used to be a Time Warner Rochester-owned entity up until Q4 2006, and could only be found on cable - not even an OTA signal for SD. But it is now owned by the same company (Newport Television) that owns WHAM13-ABC, which does broadcast it OTA on 13.2. Maybe there's some lingering condition from the TW sale that said they can't redistribute to Satellite operators for a period of time? Just a guess, really can't think of another reason outside of D* not carrying it due to capacity restrictions (which should be a non-issue now).
Another curious question for me, why Washington? Why not NYC? Not that I watch CW much, if at all anyway. I'd kinda like to see MyTV-18 too, but that's probably a pipe dream.
stoutman
08-21-08, 04:52 AM
D* refuses to carry WHAM 13.2 because it says that it would open the possibility of having to air other sub channels in the Rochester market. The issue will not be resolved until Oct. 2009 when WHAM's retransmission contract expires or D* decides to have a change of heart.
pjsauter
08-21-08, 05:05 AM
Hey, just out of curiosity, what transponders are you guys seeing on 99(s)? Over here in Syracuse (supposed to get HD locals in September), I'm seeing 95's on #'s 1 & 3, and 24 on #6. I was figuring 1 & 3 were for you guys. Trying to be patient waiting to see something new light up.
ajtmcse
08-21-08, 07:38 AM
99s readings:
0 31 58 57 0 0 NA NA
NA NA NA NA NA NA 0 0
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
103s:
0 0 0 0 99 96 NA NA
NA NA NA NA NA NA 0 59
0 74 60 69 96 0 0 0
NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
hdtvfan0001
08-22-08, 06:39 AM
Just wanted to pass on a congrats to the Rochster viewers...know you guys have been waiting anxiously for your new MPEG4 HD LIL's. Welcome aboard. :)
FINALLY!!!!!
Up until about 5 PM yesterday, the locals were HD, but they all had bars on the sides of the picture. I played with the settings (TV and receiver) to no avail. We went to dinner and when we came back the pictures filled the 16:9 screen.
This is excellent. The locals finally look good on my 58" plasma.
ljnskywalker
08-22-08, 12:19 PM
Been waiting a long time!!!! WooT!!!!
jorossian
08-22-08, 12:23 PM
Thanks for those numbers ajtmcse. Just out of curiosity, I'd like to compare other rochester area folk's transponder reading to see if my dish is ok.
Here are what mine were as of yesterday once all the new HD locals were up and running....
--------------------------------
*99c*
1-8 88 91 86 91 87 88 86 91
9-16 87 89 87 89 91 93 == ==
17-24 == == == == == == == ==
25-32 == == == == == == == ==
--------------------------------
*99s*
1-8 29 35 35 60 0 0 == ==
9-16 == == == == == == 0 0
17-24 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
25-32 == == == == == == == ==
--------------------------------
*103s*
1-8 88 91 0 0 80 92 == ==
9-16 == == == == == == 0 42
17-24 0 73 37 51 95 0 0 0
25-32 == == == == == == == ==
--------------------------------
*103c*
1-8 83 92 80 86 82 88 80 88
9-16 83 87 83 91 86 91 == ==
17-24 0 == == == == 0 == ==
25-32 == == == == == == == ==
--------------------------------
*101*
1-8 95 91 95 57 93 98 93 97
9-16 94 92 95 61 94 99 86 98
17-24 85 98 89 57 89 97 86 97
25-32 90 90 88 95 87 97 86 99
--------------------------------
*110*
1-8 == == == == == == == 95
9-16 == 91 == 95 == == == ==
17-24 == == == == == == == ==
25-32 == == == == == == == ==
--------------------------------
*119*
1-8 == == == == == == == ==
9-16 == == == == == == == ==
17-24 == == == == == 96 100 95
25-32 0 97 97 96 0 97 98 98
FINALLY!!!!!
Up until about 5 PM yesterday, the locals were HD, but they all had bars on the sides of the picture. I played with the settings (TV and receiver) to no avail. We went to dinner and when we came back the pictures filled the 16:9 screen.
This is excellent. The locals finally look good on my 58" plasma.
I am watching "two and a half men" now on FOX and my HD has the pillar bars on the side. All the HD programming on 8, 10, and 13 as well.
Why is this not in 16:9 full screen like all the other HD channels?
HDTVFreak07
08-22-08, 07:11 PM
I am watching "two and a half men" now on FOX and my HD has the pillar bars on the side. All the HD programming on 8, 10, and 13 as well.
Why is this not in 16:9 full screen like all the other HD channels?
Because it is only a re-run on a different station. You will most likely not see any 16:9 programming during the day time on your local stations. This is the norm.
ajtmcse
08-23-08, 10:26 AM
Because it is only a re-run on a different station. You will most likely not see any 16:9 programming during the day time on your local stations. This is the norm.
Exactly - Some of the national morning news shows will be in HD, and then you shouldn't expect any HD on weekdays until prime time.
Yes - The Olympics are the exception to this :)
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