View Full Version : Superbowl on Distant Network
tonypitt
01-25-09, 11:58 AM
I'm one of the "lucky" folks whose NBC affiliate is not carried by DirecTV in HD.
What are the odds that the distant network channel will be open for HD viewing during next week's Superbowl?
Is this ever anything that DirecTV would announce in advance, or are we at the whim of what happens that day?
I'm considering having a SuperBowl party, but am somewhat hesitant to do so if my signal is going to be poor.
BattleZone
01-25-09, 12:19 PM
I'm one of the "lucky" folks whose NBC affiliate is not carried by DirecTV in HD.
What are the odds that the distant network channel will be open for HD viewing during next week's Superbowl?
If you are saying you get SD distants from DirecTV now, then the chance is exactly ZERO that you'll get that channel in HD for the Superbowl. HD DNS is completely separate from SD, and it's against the law for DirecTV to give them to you unless you have qualified (read: gotten a waiver to receive them in HD from your local station).
Can you get your local station OTA?
I would say we'll have to wait and see what happens next Sunday evening. Last year, there was national Superbowl feed in the 380s, but I don't recall what network had the game (CBS?). I don't know if it was also available on the HD national feed or not. I wouldn't count on it, but you may be surprised.
tonypitt
01-25-09, 12:29 PM
IIP, I'm familiar with the system and such. I get locals from DTV. Only local currently in HD on DTV is CBS. I cannot receive HDs OTA due to location issues and have had no success thus far with waivers.
During the season I have Sunday Ticket to see games in HD. During the playoffs all but 1 of the games was open for all on distant networks.
As I understand it DTV will open up the Distant Network (to those who don't normally get it) if a locale is having technical issues with their local transmission from DTV. Once they open it up in that fashion, it is open for all.
I was wondering if given the viewership of the SuperBowl if DTV would have it open by plan.
Last year, there was national Superbowl feed in the 380s, but I don't recall what network had the game (CBS?).
Wasn't it Fox?
Pepster
01-25-09, 12:55 PM
Don't forget, the 380's are SD while the 390's are HD.
DBSNewbie
01-25-09, 01:08 PM
Last year D* showed the Super Bowl in HD on Channel 701.
Here's some threads on it from last year.
http://www.dbstalk.com/showthread.php?t=118647&highlight=superbowl
http://www.dbstalk.com/showthread.php?t=118635
http://www.dbstalk.com/showthread.php?t=118600
Hopefully, D* will provide another HD feed for those who cannot normally receive it.
Instead of D* 701, why not the NFL channel with the NBC feed??
Any thoughts??
JACKIEGAGA
01-25-09, 01:29 PM
Wasn't it Fox?
Yes it was
dcowboy7
01-25-09, 01:51 PM
Instead of D* 701, why not the NFL channel with the NBC feed??
Any thoughts??
nope NFLN already does "the redzone" on the channel during the game which is constant updated stats from the game.
If you are saying you get SD distants from DirecTV now, then the chance is exactly ZERO that you'll get that channel in HD for the Superbowl. HD DNS is completely separate from SD, and it's against the law for DirecTV to give them to you unless you have qualified (read: gotten a waiver to receive them in HD from your local station).
Can you get your local station OTA?
He was talking about D* turning on the HD DNS channels to everyone like they have so many times in the past. There were lots of playoff games I saw in HD due to D* having the HD DNS channel up and I dont have any HD DNS channels.
Last year D* showed the Super Bowl in HD on Channel 701.
Here's some threads on it from last year.
http://www.dbstalk.com/showthread.php?t=118647&highlight=superbowl
http://www.dbstalk.com/showthread.php?t=118635
http://www.dbstalk.com/showthread.php?t=118600
Hopefully, D* will provide another HD feed for those who cannot normally receive it.Was there advance notice about the 701 HD feed last year? I hope there is some kind of advance notice this year. There were reports by many of open distant locals available for many of the playoff games but I never had success for any of them.
If I only had one tuner to use to take a stab at getting the game in HD is 701 the best one to bet on? I have to record my local SD broadcast just in case so that only leaves 1 tuner free. Of course if I can be present to look around during the day that makes it easy but I'm not sure that will be the case.
By the way, since all the commercials for the actual game are national ads I can't see that the locals have a case for blocking a national HD feed.
He was talking about D* turning on the HD DNS channels to everyone like they have so many times in the past. There were lots of playoff games I saw in HD due to D* having the HD DNS channel up and I dont have any HD DNS channels.Really? I tried for several games and never saw an HD feed available. By the last round of playoffs I gave up because it never was available as far as I could tell.
Really? I tried for several games and never saw an HD feed available. By the last round of playoffs I gave up because it never was available as far as I could tell.
Yep. I checked all channels in the 80's and 380-399 every week and found lots of games on from the HD DNS stations and yes I know that the 380's are SD.
Was there advance notice about the 701 HD feed last year? I hope there is some kind of advance notice this year. There were reports by many of open distant locals available for many of the playoff games but I never had success for any of them.
If I only had one tuner to use to take a stab at getting the game in HD is 701 the best one to bet on? I have to record my local SD broadcast just in case so that only leaves 1 tuner free. Of course if I can be present to look around during the day that makes it easy but I'm not sure that will be the case.
By the way, since all the commercials for the actual game are national ads I can't see that the locals have a case for blocking a national HD feed.It was very discreet last year. There was no advertisement for it, but channel 700(SD) and 701(HD) briefly had a title that was something like "Super Bowl Recovery Pad". However, the title quickly vanished. I would guess that ch. 701 is your best bet.
Also, the commercials aren't all national ads. Local stations get a few ad spots during halftime (which also carry premium local rates), so they wouldn't be too happy if this was heavily advertised.
OK, fingers crossed and hoping 701 comes through again this year.
iceturkee
01-26-09, 09:41 AM
I would say we'll have to wait and see what happens next Sunday evening. Last year, there was national Superbowl feed in the 380s, but I don't recall what network had the game (CBS?). I don't know if it was also available on the HD national feed or not. I wouldn't count on it, but you may be surprised.
it was fox ny!
SF49ers
02-01-09, 12:03 PM
hey guys
with the Super bowl 4 hours away do u think Directv will open the distant NBC local or have the NFL game on the 700's ?
I would be willing to bet that an HD Version of Super Bowl 43 will be on for the game. Probably channel 392 which is the New York NBC Local.
jefbal99
02-01-09, 02:43 PM
i'd keep an eye on channel 700
NASCR2424
02-01-09, 04:08 PM
Channel 700 shows NFL "to be announced" but has nothing on it right now
jefbal99
02-01-09, 04:16 PM
All DNS HDs still locked
hbkbiggestfan
02-01-09, 04:18 PM
Seeing that the Super Bowl has technically already begun at the 6 o'clock hour (as far as the schedule goes) it looks like the answer is no because none of the NBC distants are on
This sucks. No HD for over here either. I do not want to watch in SD.
This sucks. No HD for over here either. I do not want to watch in SD.
Im not thrilled about it myself but its better then not watching it at all.
ebolavirs
02-01-09, 04:27 PM
wow, I can't believe directv did not come through this year. Wonder why last year but not this year?
NASCR2424
02-01-09, 04:31 PM
wow, I can't believe directv did not come through this year. Wonder why last year but not this year?
I would think it has to do with NBC not letting Direct tv
I would think it has to do with NBC not letting Direct tv
That's a good bet.
Too bad that my NBC affiliate has abysmal OTA reception.
Herdfan
02-01-09, 04:34 PM
I would think it has to do with NBC not letting Direct tv
Remember last year, the owner of D* was also the owner of FOX.
Wait till the game really starts
Games on, 700 not grayed out... but nothing there
rant:
Wait till the game really starts:mad:
Channel 82 is on right now. Turn and watch the game in HD!!!!!!!!! Channel 393 is on as well. Now is your chance to see the game in HD. Better late then never.
ebolavirs
02-01-09, 07:07 PM
has it been on all along or did it just come on in time for the 4th quarter?
has it been on all along or did it just come on in time for the 4th quarter?
It aint been on that long. I been checking throughout the game. Maybe some of the 3rd QTR but I doubt much longer.
dodge boy
02-01-09, 07:12 PM
just checked, my ota nbc affiliate is broadcasting in 1080i.... So I guess if I had an interest in it I could watch it in HD without the Sat. delay.
computersecguy
02-01-09, 07:15 PM
We have local NBC OTA, and it looks like 393 is working for me as well. But a buddy 90 miles away does not have NBC OTA in HD and does not get 393. So it must be selective.
We have local NBC OTA, and it looks like 393 is working for me as well. But a buddy 90 miles away does not have NBC OTA in HD and does not get 393. So it must be selective.
He should be able to get 393 now as long as he has a HD capable reciever.
Baldmaga
02-01-09, 08:59 PM
Was enjoying the Office in HD...until it was abruptly shut down :(
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