Buffalo, NY local HD

[raceguy77]

Any reason why the local CBS channel (Ch 4) is not available in HD? Should I expect it soon, or should I buy a directional OTA antenna?

 

[jdspencer]

Call the local and ask them why DirecTV doesn't yet have it.
Possibly because they are still in negotiations with DirecTV.
BTW, who owns your CBS affiliate?

 

[FUCCO]

cbs in buffalo is owned by lin. There is no contract with directv for the hd. If u live within 25 miles of the city u should be able to get cbs hd even with a tiny indoor antenna. I am in cheektowaga 16 miles from the transmitter and get it with a silver senor antenna in the basement of my house at 100%

 

[Indiana627]

I'm in Wheatfield and get channel 4 with an indoor Silver Sensor sitting on top of my entertainment center. Their OTA signal is pretty good.

As for when it will be on D* in HD, we can all only hope soon.

 

[raceguy77]

I believe the tower is still in Colden. It is 22 miles east of me, with a clear view. I'll try the indoor antenna first. Are these silver sensor antennas directional? Also, who sells them? Thanks for the info!!

 

[jdspencer]

SolidSignal
Zenith ZHDTV1 Silver Sensor HDTV Indoor UHF Antenna (ZHDTV1) | ZHDTV1 [Zenith] | rabbit ears phdtv1 hdtv1
Here's a thread about LIN.
http://www.satelliteguys.us/directv-hd-discussions/129892-lin-tv.html

 

[raceguy77]

Thanks for the info, J.D.

 

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In any event, you should get an off-air antenna. You'll get the best HD picture quality because an Off-Air signal is almost completely uncompressed, unlike cable or satellite. And they make a good backup for cable or satellite outages. In addition, with multi-casts, you can pick up several free channels OTA.

 

[darrencp22]

According to a local retailer.. i believe the #1 in WNY, WIVB is coming.. when who knows...

Go here and scroll down... E signed a deal with LIN, you got to believe D* will.
Satellite Solutions & Electronics of WNY - DIRECTV Dealer - (716) 651-1700

 

[digiblur]

OTA is not uncompressed.