Cogeco Going all (mostly) Digital in certain areas (fewer analogue channels) - Page 3 - Canadian TV, Computing and Home Theatre Forums

57 · 2011-03-20, 12:04 PM

PC21: The switch to OTA digital has no direct impact on what cable service providers do, as discussed in the following thread. The providers may use the (OTA) change as an "excuse", but the two are not directly connected in any way.

http://www.digitalhome.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=90621

TheNit · 2011-03-20, 03:04 PM

57:
To summarize...

- 2-70 on a NTSC TV tuner are analogue (ATSC/QAM as well?)
- 902-970 are those same analogue stations on a STB
- 2-70 on a STB are digital
- 81.3, etc. are those same digital stations on a ATSC/QAM TV tuner.

Having 902-970 being shown on a STB doesn't really use up bandwidth because they have to be there for the NTSC TV tuner anyways. Once everything is digital, it frees up bandwidth for other digital stations that use less bandwidth and 902-970 would go away.

I'm not sure in which forum/subforum I'm supposed to find the "FAQ - #3" that you suggested for "future".

57 · 2011-03-20, 03:07 PM

I said see item 3 of that post, not FAQ 3. The link in item 3 addresses what may happen in the future re unencrypted QAM. Post 31 now also contains relevant info.

TheNit · 2011-03-20, 03:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 57

I said see item 3 of that post, not FAQ 3. The link in item 3 addresses what may happen in the future re unencrypted QAM. Post 31 now also contains relevant info.

57:
Your reply said "5. Re "Future" see item 3 FAQ." and I still can't find the appropriate forum/subforum/topic with an item 3 or 31 that talks about unencrypted QAM or has a link to the same. I'm sorry if I'm getting you upset.

57 · 2011-03-20, 04:17 PM

In post 28 of this thread, there is a link under item 3. That is all.

Post 31 of this thread was added after post 28 (obviously) and it contains some relevant information in a link that you may wish to review.

Is that clear now?

TheNit · 2011-03-20, 07:30 PM

Got it, thanks for putting up with me. As you might determine from my username, some people consider me a nit-picker.

Nick44 · 2011-04-05, 08:00 AM

Could someone please tell me the date the new HD channels will be going live in Chatham.

MrWisker · 2011-04-06, 11:08 AM

I asked that question to a CSR last night and did not get an answer. I in fact called about the lack of Sportsnet One in Chatham and why we do not have that channel yet. I would like to be able to catch a few Blue Jays games this year.

All I got was...the area is undergoing upgrade to allow for new channels.

MrWisker · 2011-04-20, 11:29 AM

Well the wait for more HD channels in Chatham has finally come to an end. I was happy to turn on the tube last night and see many new HD channels in the guide.

I did not however see the new HD channels recently advertised (Oasis etc. . .).

I also noticed for the kids that Teletoon retro has shown up as well. I am not sure though how many new SD channels have also appeared in the guide with our recent change to digital.

Keaters · 2011-04-20, 10:21 PM

I am curious in the CHM area if someone can provide the Full HD lineup that Cogeco has?? I am curious to know!

MrWisker · 2011-04-21, 08:46 AM

This is what I am currently getting as of this week:

701 CTV (CFTO) Toronto, ON HD
702 CBC (CBLT) Toronto, ON HD
703 SRC (CBLFT) Toronto HD
704 CITY TV Toronto, ON HD
705 Sun News HD
706 Global (CIII) Ontario HD
707 CHCH Hamilton, ON HD
708 OMNI.1 HD
709 OMNI.2 HD
712 ABC (WXYZ) Detroit, MI HD
713 CBS (WWJ) Detroit, MI HD
714 NBC (WDIV) Detroit, MI HD
715 PBS (WTVS) Detroit, MI HD
716 FOX (WJBK) Detroit, MI HD
717 ABC (KOMO) Seattle, WA HD
718 CBS (KIRO) Seattle, WA HD
719 NBC (KING) Seattle, WA HD
720 FOX (KCPQ) Tacoma, WA HD
729 TSN2 HD
731 TSN HD
734 Sportsnet (Ontario) HD
735 Sportsnet (East) HD
736 Sportsnet1 HD
739 Leafs TV HD
740 NBA TV Canada TV HD
741 The Score HD
742 Speed HD
743 Golf Channel HD
744 CBS Sports Network HD
752 MovieTime HD
753 History TV Canada HD
754 TLC Canada HD
755 A&E HD
756 APTN HD
757 Showcase Canada HD
758 National Geographic Canada HD
759 Bold HD
765 CBC News Network HD
770 Discovery World HD (CAN)
771 HDNet
780 M (The Movie Network) HD
781 HBO Canada HD - East
782 MExcess (M3) HD
783 MFun! (M4) HD
785 Mpix (PIX1) HD
788 Super Channel HD 1
789 Super Channel HD 2
793 WGN Chicago (SUPERSTATION) HD
794 WPIX New York (SUPERSTATION) HD
795 KTLA Los Angeles (SUPERSTATION) HD
796 WSBK (TV-38) Boston HD

Keaters · 2011-04-23, 01:26 PM

Thanks Mr. Whisker....Now I am wondering where TSN 2, Sportsnet One, Big Ten Network and NFL Network are??

MrWisker · 2011-04-23, 08:26 PM

Well,

TSN2 is on 729
NBAHD is on 740
SN1HD is on 736

I am not seeing Big10 in my guide yet though. I am not sure why those channels were missing from list though as I took it straight from the cogeco TV listing website using my PCode.

kingjoca · 2011-05-03, 10:10 PM

hey guys looks like in my area they are moving forward to cut more channels of the analog lines of cogeco... June 3 2011 there will only be a hand about 25 or so left on analog,,, why do i need a box when my tv has a built in ,, its all about money..

SteveB · 2011-05-04, 11:56 AM

MrWisker, what area do you live in?

Thanks.

2011-03-20, 12:04 PM	#31
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2011-03-20, 03:07 PM	#33
57 Moderator Join Date: May 2002 Location: Toronto, Rogers, 8300HD, eHDD, Panasonic TCP65S1, Denon AVR4310Ci; 8300HD, eHDD & Sony KDL40W3000 Posts: 50,301	I said see item 3 of that post, not FAQ 3. The link in item 3 addresses what may happen in the future re unencrypted QAM. Post 31 now also contains relevant info. __________________ 57's Home Theatre (Latest equipment & photos) 57's Optimization Services (Home Theatre Optimization)

2011-03-20, 04:17 PM	#35
57 Moderator Join Date: May 2002 Location: Toronto, Rogers, 8300HD, eHDD, Panasonic TCP65S1, Denon AVR4310Ci; 8300HD, eHDD & Sony KDL40W3000 Posts: 50,301	In post 28 of this thread, there is a link under item 3. That is all. Post 31 of this thread was added after post 28 (obviously) and it contains some relevant information in a link that you may wish to review. Is that clear now? __________________ 57's Home Theatre (Latest equipment & photos) 57's Optimization Services (Home Theatre Optimization)

2011-04-05, 08:00 AM	#37
Nick44 Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 10	Date of new HD Channels Could someone please tell me the date the new HD channels will be going live in Chatham.

2011-04-21, 08:46 AM	#41
MrWisker Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 112	This is what I am currently getting as of this week: 701 CTV (CFTO) Toronto, ON HD 702 CBC (CBLT) Toronto, ON HD 703 SRC (CBLFT) Toronto HD 704 CITY TV Toronto, ON HD 705 Sun News HD 706 Global (CIII) Ontario HD 707 CHCH Hamilton, ON HD 708 OMNI.1 HD 709 OMNI.2 HD 712 ABC (WXYZ) Detroit, MI HD 713 CBS (WWJ) Detroit, MI HD 714 NBC (WDIV) Detroit, MI HD 715 PBS (WTVS) Detroit, MI HD 716 FOX (WJBK) Detroit, MI HD 717 ABC (KOMO) Seattle, WA HD 718 CBS (KIRO) Seattle, WA HD 719 NBC (KING) Seattle, WA HD 720 FOX (KCPQ) Tacoma, WA HD 729 TSN2 HD 731 TSN HD 734 Sportsnet (Ontario) HD 735 Sportsnet (East) HD 736 Sportsnet1 HD 739 Leafs TV HD 740 NBA TV Canada TV HD 741 The Score HD 742 Speed HD 743 Golf Channel HD 744 CBS Sports Network HD 752 MovieTime HD 753 History TV Canada HD 754 TLC Canada HD 755 A&E HD 756 APTN HD 757 Showcase Canada HD 758 National Geographic Canada HD 759 Bold HD 765 CBC News Network HD 770 Discovery World HD (CAN) 771 HDNet 780 M (The Movie Network) HD 781 HBO Canada HD - East 782 MExcess (M3) HD 783 MFun! (M4) HD 785 Mpix (PIX1) HD 788 Super Channel HD 1 789 Super Channel HD 2 793 WGN Chicago (SUPERSTATION) HD 794 WPIX New York (SUPERSTATION) HD 795 KTLA Los Angeles (SUPERSTATION) HD 796 WSBK (TV-38) Boston HD Last edited by 57; 2011-04-23 at 11:32 PM. Reason: Added a couple from post 43 for completeness.

2011-03-20, 03:04 PM	#32
TheNit Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 33	57: To summarize... - 2-70 on a NTSC TV tuner are analogue (ATSC/QAM as well?) - 902-970 are those same analogue stations on a STB - 2-70 on a STB are digital - 81.3, etc. are those same digital stations on a ATSC/QAM TV tuner. Having 902-970 being shown on a STB doesn't really use up bandwidth because they have to be there for the NTSC TV tuner anyways. Once everything is digital, it frees up bandwidth for other digital stations that use less bandwidth and 902-970 would go away. I'm not sure in which forum/subforum I'm supposed to find the "FAQ - #3" that you suggested for "future".

2011-03-20, 07:30 PM	#36
TheNit Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 33	Got it, thanks for putting up with me. As you might determine from my username, some people consider me a nit-picker.

2011-04-06, 11:08 AM	#38
MrWisker Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 112	I asked that question to a CSR last night and did not get an answer. I in fact called about the lack of Sportsnet One in Chatham and why we do not have that channel yet. I would like to be able to catch a few Blue Jays games this year. All I got was...the area is undergoing upgrade to allow for new channels.

2011-04-20, 11:29 AM	#39
MrWisker Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 112	Well the wait for more HD channels in Chatham has finally come to an end. I was happy to turn on the tube last night and see many new HD channels in the guide. I did not however see the new HD channels recently advertised (Oasis etc. . .). I also noticed for the kids that Teletoon retro has shown up as well. I am not sure though how many new SD channels have also appeared in the guide with our recent change to digital.

2011-04-20, 10:21 PM	#40
Keaters Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Chatham, ON Posts: 72	I am curious in the CHM area if someone can provide the Full HD lineup that Cogeco has?? I am curious to know!

2011-04-23, 01:26 PM	#42
Keaters Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Chatham, ON Posts: 72	Thanks Mr. Whisker....Now I am wondering where TSN 2, Sportsnet One, Big Ten Network and NFL Network are??

2011-04-23, 08:26 PM	#43
MrWisker Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 112	Well, TSN2 is on 729 NBAHD is on 740 SN1HD is on 736 I am not seeing Big10 in my guide yet though. I am not sure why those channels were missing from list though as I took it straight from the cogeco TV listing website using my PCode.

2011-05-03, 10:10 PM	#44
kingjoca Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: GTA Posts: 72	looks like its time to get the stupid adapter hey guys looks like in my area they are moving forward to cut more channels of the analog lines of cogeco... June 3 2011 there will only be a hand about 25 or so left on analog,,, why do i need a box when my tv has a built in ,, its all about money.. Last edited by 57; 2011-05-03 at 11:42 PM. Reason: Language OT Edits

2011-05-04, 11:56 AM	#45
SteveB Rookie Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 8	MrWisker, what area do you live in? Thanks.

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