Denver OTA

[code4code5]

After writing KMGH Channel 7 in Denver for a waiver, I received this response:

Channel 7 does not grant waivers to viewers within its designated market area. We suggest you urge Direct TV to install the proper equipment to deliver HD to you - especially since you pay them for TV.
For your further information, we expect to have an HD antenna and transmitter on Republic Bank in time for the Super Bowl.
Thank you for writing.



So, In short, there is SOME hope for those of us that can't pick them up. BTW: I just love the way they dig D*, when it's KMGH's own ignorance that put their tower in a location where no one could get their signal in the first place.

[ADent]

Those moves to Republic Plaza always seem to take a lot longer than expected (KCNC waited for months and months on a flange) - so don't be too suprised if they don't make the Superbowl. But they still have 2 full months to make it.

Also this only gives them a 10kW ERP or so signal, but this will match KCNC, KUSA, et al.

[benbabooey]

i email them (probably annoyingly) regularly to see if things changed.. the lookout mountain tower issue sucks..

this was a recent reply:
We, too, are disappointed in the recent ruling from Jefferson County Commissioners. For the time being our waiver policy remains the same; however, we are taking steps to see that an adequate HD signal will be available in time for the Super Bowl on ABC.

I am keeping waiver requests so that if the policy changes, I can let you know. In the meantime, thank you for your patience, and thank you for writing.

Mickey Petty
Assistant to the General Manager
KMGH-TV, Denver, Colorado
303-832-0221

and a 2nd note:

Sorry Ben - for now that is the policy. It is set by my direct
supervisor, the General Manager.
As I said, we will keep your email and notify you if there is a
change.

They also told me they will have something by the superbowl..
question: if they get republic bank setup, will that get picked up from my existing antenna? any chance directv will add a national ABC feed for just the super bowl? if i have to watch the super bowl in standard, i'm going to go nuts..

[slacker9876]

KMGH sucks, we all know this. I moved to NYC so I could get ABC here in Loveland. Now I have Comcrap coming out on the 10th to install an HD-DVR now that it is available in Loveland. It is for me to demo and then I'll return it after 1 month of service. My advice, get Comcast if you want the SB in HD, it is worth it. However, if ABC continues to have rampant HD problems the SB will be out of sync for audio and the picture will break up every 5 minutes anyway.

I do receive KUSA in Loveland (also atop Republic Plaza) so IF they do, yes you should get it.

[benbabooey]

interesting, thanks. my problem is that i love the NFL package, which comcrap doesnt offer.. so i'll stick with D* for now.. and just pray ABC gets their act together.

any idea why they wont provid waivers?! DTV gives me FOX and CBS, b/c the local affiliates do allow waivers.. what's the deal?

thanks!

[fleetmack]

call me ignorant - but where is Republic Plaza?? just curious if my antenna will get it - i hate abc, bastards.

[benbabooey]

google for it, there's a page about it out there

[Iwanthd]

Republic Plaza is a 50 story building located at 17th and Broadway. Their current toy transmitter is located at their building at 6th and Speer 5 or 6 stories up!!

[Iwanthd]

KCNC sucks, we all know this. I moved to NYC so I could get ABC here in Loveland. Now I have Comcrap coming out on the 10th to install an HD-DVR now that it is available in Loveland. It is for me to demo and then I'll return it after 1 month of service. My advice, get Comcast if you want the SB in HD, it is worth it. However, if ABC continues to have rampant HD problems the SB will be out of sync for audio and the picture will break up every 5 minutes anyway.

I do receive KUSA in Loveland (also atop Republic Plaza) so IF they do, yes you should get it.

I think you mean KMGH (ch. 7) sucks. KCNC is channel 4 and they actually do a good job.

[slacker9876]

I think you mean KMGH (ch. 7) sucks. KCNC is channel 4 and they actually do a good job.

Yeah I did lol, I'll need to fix that now! I watch WABC-DT ... so I forgot the callsign!