HD Schedule?

[Brew City Baseball Fan]

Is the FSN HD schedule out yet?

[edod]

As long as we're talking HD, does anyone have Time Warner in the Milwaukee market and know if I need to upgrade from the basic package to get FSNHD? I just got the box and I haven't even really figured out what channel it is.

[OglivieHomePerm]

Is the FSN HD schedule out yet?

 

I haven't seen anything on the topic in a few months, but last year, the plan was that all games would be in HD this season. I hope that the economic environment has not changed that plan. Given that we are two weeks away from opening day, it's strange that we have not heard anything on this.

[nate82]

As long as we're talking HD, does anyone have Time Warner in the Milwaukee market and know if I need to upgrade from the basic package to get FSNHD? I just got the box and I haven't even really figured out what channel it is.

531 is the channel I believe. Most of the HD channels correspond with the regular channels.

[temke]

Is the FSN HD schedule out yet?

 

I haven't seen anything on the topic in a few months, but last year, the plan was that all games would be in HD this season. I hope that the economic environment has not changed that plan. Given that we are two weeks away from opening day, it's strange that we have not heard anything on this.

i dont think this will be the case. there was a quote from a rep the other day saying that the schedule was not set yet.

 

this translates to: we cant follow through on what we said last year and are still crafting how to convey this to the customers

[Menotti80]

edod. you will have to upgrade to get a HD box, which is an extra $7 or $8 a month. I dont know how much more you will need to pay to get HD channels, but FSNHD is channel 531

[Invader3K]

i dont think this will be the case. there was a quote from a rep the other day saying that the schedule was not set yet.

 

this translates to: we cant follow through on what we said last year and are still crafting how to convey this to the customers

That is what I fear at this point. As long as at least 50% of the games are in HD this year, I'll probably be happy, I guess.

 

Hopefully they don't have a lame situation like last year where Braun's playoff clinching homer was the only playoff promo highlight not in HD. Looked pretty bush league in those promos on TBS.

[TheBucketheadBrigader]

edod. you will have to upgrade to get a HD box, which is an extra $7 or $8 a month. I dont know how much more you will need to pay to get HD channels, but FSNHD is channel 531

 

I don't believe Time Warner charges any more to upgrade from a standard def. box to a high def. box, as long as the cable package you have is the same. We just brought our SD box into the Mayfair store and traded it in for an HD one at no cost.

[Patrick425]

I don't believe Time Warner charges any more to upgrade from a standard def. box to a high def. box, as long as the cable package you have is the same. We just brought our SD box into the Mayfair store and traded it in for an HD one at no cost.

However, if I'm not mistaken, I believe you pay an extra fee on your bill for HD service. I don't have my bill in front of me, but I think it's $7 or $8 per month.

[RightFieldCoder]

Yeah, TWC runs commercials saying their HD channels are free, but they charge $8 more a month to lease the HD box to actually watch the channels.

[Patrick425]

Robin19[/b]]Yeah, TWC runs commercials saying their HD channels are free, but they charge $8 more a month to lease the HD box to actually watch the channels.

You know, I never put that together. How do they get away with that? Isn't that false advertising? Could Taco Bell run a commercial claiming $3.00 meals and then charge $6.00 for the meals they advertise when you visit their restaurant?

[Vgmastr]

TWC charges $8 a month to lease a box regardless of whether or not it's SD or HD. The only thing they charge for is if you get the HD premium channels, otherwise there is no extra charge for HD.

[edod]

Thanks for the responses. I have a HD box from TW and have found 531--it had the out of service colored stripes and not the call this number to add the channel. Made my night. I couldn't say what they charge, all I know is I was promised my bill would actually go down once I had the box.http://forum.brewerfan.net/images/smilies/tired.gif

[temke]

when i last had TW in october, their "HD package" consisted of 3 channels. they wanted me to pay $8 or $10 a month for those 3 channels. i got it "free" for like 6 months after getting HD added.

 

when uverse beat their total by $30 and TW offered me $10 off at the best, i left

[Patrick425]

TWC charges $8 a month to lease a box regardless of whether or not it's SD or HD. The only thing they charge for is if you get the HD premium channels, otherwise there is no extra charge for HD.

So, what are the HD channels other than "premium" that you get for free?

[LetsGoBrewCrew]

I get my HD for free. It just has to do with the box you have. Since I have the sports package (which includes all those 103-whatever channels with ESPNEWS, FSC etc.) I need a box anyway for like 7 bucks a month plus the remote for 1 or something like that. But when I got my HDTV a few years ago and switched boxes, I was able to get ESPNHD and FSNHD and like National Geographic HD or whatever is past 531 without an extra charge. You can't get ESPNHD etc. without a box, so I guess theres your catch. But you don't have to pay extra if you already have a box and want to switch to an HD box. Its already in your bill.

[Vgmastr]

TWC charges $8 a month to lease a box regardless of whether or not it's SD or HD. The only thing they charge for is if you get the HD premium channels, otherwise there is no extra charge for HD.

So, what are the HD channels other than "premium" that you get for free?

All the channels except for HDNet, HD Movies, MGM HD, and Universal HD. Basically the HD only channels. If the channel is also SD, then you get the HD channel for free.

[temke]

i think i called this one. very disappointed with FSN's unfulfilled promise. i searched about 10 minutes for contact information to express my displeasure, but only found a general FSN feedback form. i will be holding my breath waiting for a response.

 

http://www.jsonline.com/blogs/sports/42207647.html

[Patrick425]

Also, the first HD game will not be until April 24th. You would think they would at least broadcast the first game of the season in HD.

[zurch1818]

For those without Facebook.....Here is the schedule. If this post is too long....mods you can delete it

 

2009 Milwaukee Brewers -HD Schedule:

 

Apr. 24 Friday at Houston 7:00 PM HD

Apr. 25 Saturday at Houston 6:00 PM HD

Apr. 30 Thursday Arizona 7:00 PM HD

May 1 Friday Arizona 7:00 PM HD

May 7 Thursday at Cincinnati 6:00 PM HD

May 8 Friday Chicago Cubs 7:00 PM HD

May 9 Saturday Chicago Cubs 6:00 PM HD

May 10 Sunday Chicago Cubs 1:00 PM HD

May 12 Tuesday Florida 7:00 PM HD

May 13 Wednesday Florida 7:00 PM HD

May 15 Friday at St. Louis 7:00 PM HD

May 19 Tuesday at Houston 7:00 PM HD

May 20 Wednesday at Houston 7:00 PM HD

May 21 Thursday at Houston 7:00 PM HD

May 22 Friday at Minnesota 7:00 PM HD

May 23 Saturday at Minnesota 6:00 PM HD

May 25 Monday St. Louis 1:00 PM* HD

May 26 Tuesday St. Louis 7:00 PM* HD

May 29 Friday Cincinnati 7:00 PM HD

May 30 Saturday Cincinnati 6:00 PM HD

June 1 Monday at Florida 6:00 PM HD

June 6 Saturday at Atlanta 6:00 PM HD

June 9 Tuesday Colorado 7:00 PM HD

June 10 Wednesday Colorado 7:00 PM HD

June 12 Friday Chicago White Sox 7:00 PM HD

June 14 Sunday Chicago White Sox 1:00 PM HD

June 23 Tuesday Minnesota 7:00 PM HD

June 24 Wednesday Minnesota 7:00 PM HD

June 25 Thursday Minnesota 1:00 PM* HD

June 26 Friday San Francisco 7:00 PM HD

June 28 Sunday San Francisco 1:00 PM HD

June 29 Monday New York Mets 7:00 PM* HD

June 30 Tuesday New York Mets 7:00 PM HD

July 1 Wednesday New York Mets 1:00 PM* HD

July 2 Thursday at Chicago Cubs 7:00 PM HD

July 3 Friday at Chicago Cubs 1:00 PM* HD

July 7 Tuesday St. Louis 7:00 PM HD

July 8 Wednesday St. Louis 7:00 PM HD

July 9 Thursday St. Louis 1:00 PM* HD

July 10 Friday L.A. Dodgers 7:00 PM HD

July 12 Sunday L.A. Dodgers 1:00 PM HD

July 16 Thursday at Cincinnati 6:00 PM HD

July 17 Friday at Cincinnati 6:00 PM HD

July 18 Saturday at Cincinnati 6:00 PM HD

July 20 Monday at Pittsburgh 6:00 PM HD

July 21 Tuesday at Pittsburgh 6:00 PM HD

July 24 Friday Atlanta 7:00 PM HD

July 26 Sunday Atlanta 1:00 PM HD

July 27 Monday Washington 7:00 PM HD

July 28 Tuesday Washington 7:00 PM HD

July 29 Wednesday Washington 7:00 PM HD

July 30 Thursday Washington 1:00 PM* HD

July 31 Friday at San Diego 9:00 PM HD

Aug. 1 Saturday at San Diego 9:00 PM HD

Aug. 3 Monday at L.A. Dodgers 9:00 PM HD

Aug. 4 Tuesday at L.A. Dodgers 9:00 PM HD

Aug. 5 Wednesday at L.A. Dodgers 9:00 PM HD

Aug. 7 Friday at Houston 7:00 PM HD

Aug. 8 Saturday at Houston 6:00 PM HD

Aug. 11 Tuesday San Diego 7:00 PM HD

Aug. 12 Wednesday San Diego 7:00 PM HD

Aug. 13 Thursday San Diego 1:00 PM* HD

Aug. 14 Friday Houston 7:00 PM HD

Aug. 16 Sunday Houston 1:00 PM HD

Aug. 17 Monday at Pittsburgh 6:00 PM HD

Aug. 18 Tuesday at Pittsburgh 6:00 PM HD

Aug. 19 Wednesday at Pittsburgh 6:00 PM HD

Aug. 21 Friday at Washington 6:00 PM HD

Aug. 24 Monday at Washington 3:30 PM* HD

Aug. 25 Tuesday Cincinnati 7:00 PM HD

Aug. 26 Wednesday Cincinnati 7:00 PM HD

Aug. 28 Friday Pittsburgh 7:00 PM HD

Aug. 29 Saturday Pittsburgh 6:00 PM HD

Aug. 30 Sunday Pittsburgh 1:00 PM HD

Sept. 1 Tuesday at St. Louis 7:00 PM HD

Sept. 2 Wednesday at St. Louis 7:00 PM HD

Sept. 4 Friday San Francisco 7:00 PM HD

Sept. 6 Sunday San Francisco 1:00 PM HD

Sept. 7 Monday St. Louis 1:00 PM* HD

Sept. 8 Tuesday St. Louis 7:00 PM HD

Sept. 11 Friday at Arizona 8:30 PM HD

Sept. 15 Tuesday at Chicago Cubs 7:00 PM HD

Sept. 16 Wednesday at Chicago Cubs 7:00 PM HD

Sept. 18 Friday Houston 7:00 PM HD

Sept. 20 Sunday Houston 1:00 PM HD

Sept. 21 Monday Chicago Cubs 7:00 PM HD

Sept. 22 Tuesday Chicago Cubs 7:00 PM HD

Sept. 23 Wednesday Chicago Cubs 7:00 PM HD

Sept. 24 Thursday Philadelphia 7:00 PM HD

Sept. 25 Friday Philadelphia 7:00 PM HD

Sept. 26 Saturday Philadelphia 6:00 PM HD

Sept. 27 Sunday Philadelphia 1:00 PM HD

Sept. 29 Tuesday at Colorado 7:30 PM HD

Sept. 30 Wednesday at Colorado 7:30 PM HD

Oct. 2 Friday at St. Louis 7:00 PM HD

[Invader3K]

Well, I guess I'll take what I can get at this point. I doubt complaining will do anything...I'm sure there is simply a limit to the number of trucks and cameras they have that can carry HD.

[MJLiverock]

I am disappointed the didn't mee their goal of all games in HD but does their SD signal have to look so terrible? The picture is always grainy and washed out on my TV, my TV is calibrated professionally and I have never noticed as bad as FSN WI when watching say the Cubs on WGN in SD or TBS before the HD launched.

[pitchleague]

another year without buying an HDTV and the HD package, I guess. I told myself that I'll buy both as soon as the Brewers are on HD for (almost) the entire season.

 

Maybe 2010 is their year.

[Invader3K]

Part of the problem is just that an HDTV tends to amplify the flaws in the signal. But yeah, FSN's analog signal doesn't seem good to begin with, for whatever reason.

[Marc Newfield of Dreams]

BA said earlier in the broadcast that the opening series would be in HD.

 

Hope he's right. Looking forward to making some "calls" next Tuesday afternoon with a beer in hand and a ballcap on.