2/3/2010 2:11pm - Uplink Activity Report - 73 changes

[digiblur]

Do you think that they will turn on these HD Channels next week?

Josh

We know for sure one will on Feb10th. The others? dunno... sometimes we hear they will but then get delayed the day of launch.

 

[Scott Greczkowski]

On QVC-HD I am hearing that video is now live (but not available to customers) on channel 9447. (TMP58)

Also EPIX HD also is up and running with video but again not available to customers at this time.

 

[Mojo Jojo]

And it was said on the last Charlie Chat that a bunch of new HD channels would be added BEFORE the next Charlie Chat.

When is the next Charlie Chat?

 

[FitzAusTex]

Anyone have an idea what one will have to subscribe to get Encore Indie HD and Encore Retro HD?

Starz, like it is required to get Encore HD? AEP or Encore pack? Something else?

 

[yaz96]

March 8

 

[kstuart]

We know for sure one will on Feb10th. The others? dunno... sometimes we hear they will but then get delayed the day of launch.

I'm willing to bet that all will be made available on February 10th.

The leak by Fox would not have been reversed if it were only one channel.

If only FSC-HD were being launched on 2/10, then Dish would welcome an early announcement, because it would prevent churn of soccer fans.

However, the Marketing guys want to bundle it all together for a big splash ("Dish adds 10 new HD channels !"), and did not want to dilute the impact with leaks.

 

[space86]

When is the next Charlie Chat?

Tech Forum -- February 8th, 2010 - 9pm ET Channel 101

Charlie Chat -- March 8th, 2010 - 9pm ET Channel 101

 

[kstuart]

Is BBC America HD currently available on any cable (or other) providers ?

 

[Scott Greczkowski]

Is BBC America HD currently available on any cable (or other) providers ?

Yes

 

[Mojo Jojo]

Anyone have an idea what one will have to subscribe to get Encore Indie HD and Encore Retro HD?

Starz, like it is required to get Encore HD? AEP or Encore pack? Something else?

From the 1/10 Uplink, they appear to be in the Platinum HD channel range:

363 - Indieplex HD TMP15 [MPEG4 HD]
365 - Retroplex HD TMP14 [MPEG4 HD]
367 - Epix HD TMP65 [MPEG4 HD]
9430 - Tru TV HD TMP64 [MPEG4 HD]
9447 - QVC HD TMP58 [MPEG4 HD]
9448 - Outdoor Channel HD TMP63 [MPEG4 HD]
9450 - BBC America HD TMP10 [MPEG4 HD]
9474 - E! HD TMP59 [MPEG4 HD]
9482 - Hallmark (E) HD TMP60 [MPEG4 HD]
9483 - Sportman TMP61 [MPEG4 HD]
9512 - Showtime West HD TMP13 [MPEG4 HD]
9520 - Fox Soccer Channel HD TMP62 [MPEG4 HD]
(That was what I figured on 1/10. Not sure if it is 100% accurate, but the info. from Scott and everyone else is usually right. )

 

[kstuart]

Yes

Has anyone reported what shows are in widescreen (16x9) ?

Such as BBC World News ?

(and other shows which were not on BBC-HD)

 

[gjh3260]

I'm willing to bet that all will be made available on February 10th.

The leak by Fox would not have been reversed if it were only one channel.

If only FSC-HD were being launched on 2/10, then Dish would welcome an early announcement, because it would prevent churn of soccer fans.

However, the Marketing guys want to bundle it all together for a big splash ("Dish adds 10 new HD channels !"), and did not want to dilute the impact with leaks.

Thats the date I am guessing (and hoping for) also....

And for the most part it will coincide with Dish's new pricing plan for receivers.

 

[Scott Greczkowski]

And it would be a great announcement for the Tech Chat... (And if they don't then for the next Charlie chat.)

But the 10th seems like it. They have everything lined up now and all lsignals are not hot with real feeds... so its VERY close.

 

[HDRoberts]

And it would be a great announcement for the Tech Chat... (And if they don't then for the next Charlie chat.)

But the 10th seems like it. They have everything lined up now and all lsignals are not hot with real feeds... so its VERY close.

Well, except for some moves so us 61.5/110/119 people can get the channels.

I sincerely hope Epix, Indie and Retro are in Platinum. Otherwise, I'm only getting the E! channel with my AT100.

 

[kstuart]

From the 1/10 Uplink, they appear to be in the Platinum HD channel range:

363 - Indieplex HD TMP15 [MPEG4 HD]
365 - Retroplex HD TMP14 [MPEG4 HD]
367 - Epix HD TMP65 [MPEG4 HD]

And, in the Dish Latino range, which means that they will be added to Platinum HD and you will not need to subscribe to Starz/Encore.

 

[RandallA]

And, in the Dish Latino range, which means that they will be added to Platinum HD and you will not need to subscribe to Starz/Encore.

Let's hope so!

 

[kstuart]

And it would be a great announcement for the Tech Chat... (And if they don't then for the next Charlie chat.)

But the 10th seems like it. They have everything lined up now and all lsignals are not hot with real feeds... so its VERY close.

Adding the Dish Latino Channel numbers usually happens a week - or less - before the channels being made available.

I do not remember Dish ever adding the Dish Latino channel numbers and then not making the channels available very soon thereafter.

They do not bother with the Dish Latino channel numbers when they are just testing and/or negotiating.

 

[RandallA]

And it would be a great announcement for the Tech Chat... (And if they don't then for the next Charlie chat.)

But the 10th seems like it. They have everything lined up now and all lsignals are not hot with real feeds... so its VERY close.

The Tech Chat is on Monday, right? I'm thinking this Friday we may see something.

Adding the Dish Latino Channel numbers usually happens a week - or less - before the channels being made available.

I do not remember Dish ever adding the Dish Latino channel numbers and then not making the channels available very soon thereafter.

They do not bother with the Dish Latino channel numbers when they are just testing and/or negotiating.

Agreed! :up

 

[yaz96]

And, in the Dish Latino range, which means that they will be added to Platinum HD and you will not need to subscribe to Starz/Encore.

And will us Absoluters get those? Sure hope so!

 

[kstuart]

And will us Absoluters get those? Sure hope so!

Did you get the other Platinum channels like Fashion TV ?