It looks like the channel was activated early, I'm seeing "Marlins ON Deck" the pregame show on channel 341, I take it as a sign tonights game will be HD.

Heh rain delay! I hope they don't shut off the HD feed too early (if there is one tonight!)

Home game in glorious HD Marlins route the Giants 9-1... HD game tomorrow and then they turn it over to PAX, that doesn't do HD here locally. Then we get 2 more home games probably in HD against the ROckies.. I might just go to one of the home games this week.

Go fishhhhhhh !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Home game in glorious HD Marlins route the Giants 9-1... HD game tomorrow and then they turn it over to PAX, that doesn't do HD here locally. Then we get 2 more home games probably in HD against the ROckies.. I might just go to one of the home games this week.

That game looked pretty sweet! Good detail, and that 1st Inning was RIDICULOUS!! :eek:

Good Game.

Looks like this homestand will be in HD except for the 1 or 2 games on PAX (now to call PAX and bitch about their Lack of HD transmission!) but the Tampa Bay game was NOT in HD. Does Fox Sports have HD Trucks they travel with, or is it that the Stadium the Marlins are playing in (like San DIego's new park, and Pro Player) are already wired with HD and HD equipment the reason they aired those games in HD but not the TB Lightning?

Aug 25 at 1830, Giants vs Marlins, HD

Well I spoke to a VOom CSR, she said literally, that Fox FSN is pretty much like a local channel, and that I'm not supposed to be getting FSN-FLorida in HD that according to her list that channel doesn't exist.. so I laughed for like 2 minutes.

Oh well PG-less channel 341 for a while it seems. Can't wait for tonights game though.

I just saw highlights of the game in SD :( on (you guessed it) Espn-(no) H(ighlights) D.

Freaking Marlins lost, another nice HD game though, I think the final game is on PAX (corny SD local!!!!) Then the Marlins continue the homestand against the Rockies so probably 2 more HD games.

Well Pax does have Digital channels, but I don't think they'd ever make the effort to broadcast HD, even though the same crew does the production for pax.

Aug 26, 18:30EST Giants vs Marlins HD

Aug 26, 18:30EST Giants vs Marlins HD


I am jealous... ;)

If a station is broadcasting in Digital does that automatically mean they can broadcast in HD if they had the content? Or would they also have to purchase additional or better equipment on their end to do so?

Also I know the Pro has hosted HD games, does the HD cameras and equipment remain in the Stadium, like the PRo and the new Cox Stadium the Padres use? Or do the individual networks purchase and maintain their own HD equipment? I was under the impression it was the later, with networks that cover sports events needing to buy HD trucks to travel to the events. That's why currently the amount of HD games broadcasted is limited by the amount of trucks that a particular network ownes.

If a station is broadcasting in Digital does that automatically mean they can broadcast in HD if they had the content? Or would they also have to purchase additional or better equipment on their end to do so?

Also I know the Pro has hosted HD games, does the HD cameras and equipment remain in the Stadium, like the PRo and the new Cox Stadium the Padres use? Or do the individual networks purchase and maintain their own HD equipment? I was under the impression it was the later, with networks that cover sports events needing to buy HD trucks to travel to the events. That's why currently the amount of HD games broadcasted is limited by the amount of trucks that a particular network ownes.
I believe the answer to the first part is a station needs the proper equipment to broadcast in HD, I say this cause my local NBC has been digital for close to two years now and just switched on their HD capabilitys less than a month ago, of course it could be cost and not many HD sets out yet to warrent that cost until now...
As far as the second part goes, I live close enough from Atlanta to watch the Braves HD broadcast on WTBS and have noticed that when they are away their games so far have not been HD, but now all games from Turner Field are, of course Atlanta is big enough that they probably have more HD trucks available than other citys do, but I'm also sure the stadium has their on HD cameras as well...

Equipment is not kept at the stadiums.

When a stadium is "wired for HD" it just means that it has the proper cables running through the building so all a TV crew is hook the cameras and equipment to one end and connect the other end to their trucks.

The reason that most people do only the Home games in HD. IS that the trucks have been made available on a local basis. Im surprised that the marlins crew has a traveling HD setup.

Devil Rays@athletics 8-27-04 Hd

Devil Rays@athletics 8-27-04 Hd

Is it in HD? Wow, you guys are getting Tampa Bay Devil Rays games in HD as well?

Was the Tampa Bad game in HD I think I missed it.

Wow really, if that's true, it's amazing all the coverage this RSN is doing, I think they've already done more in HD in the first couple weeks then ESPN did in their first year :D I don't think Cablevision's Bay Area has the same output, so I wonder why Florida is doing so well.

I don't know but I love Marlins in HD... however when they lose in HD it somehow.. hurts more... :)

Aug 28 5:30PM EST Rockies vs Marlins HD
Aug 29 3:30PM EST Devil Rays vs Athletics HD
Aug 30 6:30PM EST Marlins vs Mets HD

deedled thanks for the schedule. I will add it to the HDTV Listing; Is there an schedule posted somewhere?

It looks like the Marlins have 3 games against the Mets in HD.. how can upstart Fox Sports Florida trump ESPN in HD sports programming? I swear if this keeps up I'll watch FSN over ESPNHD 5 to 1.

looks like FSN FL is finally being recognized on VOOM http://www.voom.com/use_it/channel_lineup.jsp

Horray!!!

Still no word on an HD schedule from FSN Florida though... looks like the entire 4 game series against the Mets will be in HD though.

Shea Stadium looks beautiful in HD, but the stadium is half empty what's up Met fans?

D,
I was waiting to see if it was me......this is a beautiful HD presentation.

Mike

Dvlos,

this is unprecedented. You are getting the HD Feed that MSG and FoxNY does locally for Cablevision. I've never heard of anyone team getting the HD feed away from their own stadium (except for games in INHD); Wow!

Yeah, this is pretty cool. First RSN i've known to have all these games covered. I wonder how many people are actually seeing this, considering voom only has about 40,000 subs and it's only avail in FL...

I think Voom WANTS to make a big deal out of this, but can't because they don't have RSNs in place across the nation. This is awesome, the next three days will have HD coverage, and then they head BACK to Pro Player Stadium for a good matchup against the Cubs... if Frances stays away from South Florida I won't be home probably to see them in HD, I'll be at the park cheering like a maniac... can you guys tell me if you have watched as much sports from one team in HD in two weeks as has been logged in this thread? I feel special...

Anybody heard anything about FSN for Ohio?

Check your My Voom, account online, many people are reporting FSN Cleveland as Active.

9-1-04 Marlins vs Mets HD 6:30PM
9-3-04 Cubs vs Marlins HD 7PM
9-4-04 Cubs vs Marlins HD 5:30PM
and (WOW)
9-4-04 Angels vs Indians HD 6:30PM

9-1-04 Marlins vs Mets HD 6:30PM
9-3-04 Cubs vs Marlins HD 7PM
9-4-04 Cubs vs Marlins HD 5:30PM
and (WOW)
9-4-04 Angels vs Indians HD 6:30PM


Angels vs Indians in HD: Man now I am really really jealous. I need to move to Florida... :D

Ok. I have splitted the thread with the cleveland FSN channel. See here: http://www.satelliteguys.us/showthread.php?t=27133

Just heard on the radio that due to Hurricane/Tropical Storm the Chicago cubs vs Marlins games may not be played. As a matter of fact, the Cubs are back in Chicago and waiting to see what the decision will be.

Most likely they will have the Marlins play 2 more serieses here at home because I think they lost 1 whole game on rain delays + the Cubs...

Good news: The program guide shows the Marlins in HD tonight.

Bad news: The marlins game in HD was canceled tonight.

Hurricane news: It's smoking reefer off the carribean islands with Ricky Williams.

Yes, maybe this thing will just run out of gas and stop

Both are listed in my program guide, but I only get the "call Voom" message. Are these only supposed to be for Florida? If so, how many channels that I cannot get need to be listed in my program guide?

Yes, only people in florida have access. That's one of the querks with Voom is showing channels to people they can't even get.

Tonight's game (9-29-04) had an ad read by Len Kasper saying that the Marlins in HD is available on Voom!

Comcast also a deal statewide with FSFL and FSFL HD, so expect more and more people to be enjoying the games in HD. Look for other MSOs that carry the channel like Cox Cable, Time Warner, Charter, Adelphia, and Bright House to hopefully pick up this channel.

I have Dish Network, but will be getting Time Warner in SWFLA soon and hope FSFL HD soon. I get FSFL in SD already.

BTW, the Marlins, Devil Rays, and Panthers will all have every FSN Florida home game and some away games in HD on FSFL HD. Marlins and Devil Rays TV Networks are on PAX affiliates and cable systems around the state. Panthers have all TV games on FSFL.

Tonight's game (9-29-04) had an ad read by Len Kasper saying that the Marlins in HD is available on Voom!

Comcast also a deal statewide with FSFL and FSFL HD, so expect more and more people to be enjoying the games in HD. Look for other MSOs that carry the channel like Cox Cable, Time Warner, Charter, Adelphia, and Bright House to hopefully pick up this channel.

I have Dish Network, but will be getting Time Warner in SWFLA soon and hope FSFL HD soon. I get FSFL in SD already.

If Rainbow is part owner of Fox Sports Florida, and they allowed Comcast to pick it up on a good deal, I hope getting places like ComCast Chicago for our fellow CHicagoland Voomers would be easy to do as well. Looks like the Marlins season is over, sad they didn't go to the playoffs I thought they had a great team at the end, however there's always next year...

Panthers in HD should be cool as heck.

Are you guys forgetting that there is no Hockey... :(

I'm getting this game in Georgia on channel 341, FSFLHD.... the SD channel is not coming in on 340, FSFL.... anyone else getting it, that don't live in Florida.....

I am getting it here in NYC on 341. A glitch?

By the way, this game PQ is outstanding...

Ooo time for the MLB to sue Voom

I am not complaining...

Tonight is another game between these two clubs starting at 7pm EDT. Will we be lucky to get it again tonight? :)

I checked channel 341 here in Phoenix this morning, and just had a blank screen - no "call to subscribe" message, like I see on 340.

That's good. When there is no HD it goes dark. So that's normal.

Is it still on for you guys?

Is it still on for you guys?
I just came on line, so this is a bit late, but I've been watching tv and it was on again tonight, although I didn't watch much of it. Looks like Florida clinched 3rd place. Too bad for them, but good for Philly....
Maybe tomorrow we'll be able to catch a college game in HD. The Marlins will be on again Sunday.
I just hope they don't catch their mistake and we get to keep it awhile...

Tampa Bay Devil Rays are playing tomorrow... at 7pm

After this season is over there wont be anything on this channel all the way until baseball rolls around again, so it was fun while it lasted. all of this is assuming the nhl wont even play this year...

Not so sure that is the case... How about basketball?

both florida basketball teams are on sunshine network. and only the magic are done in HD, which is available on BHN.

Tampa Bay Devil Rays are playing tomorrow... at 7pm
Signal is coming in again. Guess we'll be able to watch this game. Although I plan on watching Auburn @ Tennessee on ESPNHD.

That was too cool - my first time for the Tigers in HD! My only regret is that it was on opposite the rerun of Lost. But, hey! - the Tigers are only one out away from WINNING. . . IN HIGH DEFINITION!! :D

Game is on today as well...

Game is on today as well...
Thanks Sean, for some reason I thought it was on tonight. Still great picture quality...

The announcers just made a pitch for Voom, saying " welcome to all viewers watching todays game on Voom, the service with the most HD"

They did the same yesterday... I would like to know whether this will continue for all subscribers and which other sports they will have after todays game which is the last one of baseball.

That would be nice... other sports would be welcome, even minor league hockey...

Fox Sports Net Florida reaches more than 4.9 million households in Florida. Fox Sports Net Florida’s programming includes Major League Baseball’s Florida Marlins and Tampa Bay Devil Rays, the National Hockey League’s Florida Panthers, the University of Miami, and the University of South Florida, The Best Damn Sports Show Period and NASCAR. Fox Sports Net Florida is managed by Rainbow Sports Networks.

No Hockey...So the programming looks very small..

http://www.fsnflorida.com/

Rollins just hit a Grand Slam in the bottom of the 8th for Philly in beautiful HD

Well the Marlins might as well go to Arizona and play some winter ball now...