[Stuart Sweet]

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]

This has been reported... can anyone confirm it?

 

[markp]

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]

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]

I don't know what satellite these are on but my suspicion is 99c.

 

[markp]

I don't know what satellite these are on but my suspicion is 99c.

You mean (s) spotbeam?

 

[jefbal99]

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]

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]

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]

Also - I just verified that 31HD is still broadcasting via OTA.

 

[jimmymiko]

I had HD this morning on NBC but didn't check the other channels. Hopefully 31 is just a technical issue.

 

[SteveHas]

Man I wish I could these stations from home here in Boston.

 

[sspear1]

So the local channels are now in HD? Are they still on the same channels?

 

[lflorack]

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]

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]

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]

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.

 

[markp]

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]

Thanks for the info markp

I'll just skip the sat re-setup then <joy>

 

[Maggiejean]

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!!!