CBS58 and NCAA

[Todd Wiedemann]

Anyone notice the PSIP data put out by CBS58 lately ??

Here's the lineup:

1-1: CBSHD
1-2: WMLW
1-3: TEL63
1-4: NCAA1
1-5: NCAA2
1-6: NCAA3

This should be interesting ...

[Gregg Lengling]

I don't think they have the PSIP running right...here's what I've got:
On my Computer (HiDTV Pro)
46-2, 46-3, 46-4, 46-5
No information, no redirect but -2 is CBS -3 is ch41, -4 is ch63 and -5 is a test pattern.  No redirect..no channel info
On my RCA:
46-2, 46-3, 46-4, 46-5, 46-6, 46-7
same as the HiDTV but -6 and -7 are available but no real program there...comes up weak signal...in otherwords nothing.

Don't know what they are up to...but it's not correct.

[Todd Wiedemann]

Hmm. You may want to rescan. I just tuned in 1-4 and found a static graphic 'US vs. Iraq: Full Coverage on CBS58'

[Gregg Lengling]

They must have just fixed something...just tried on it the computer here and now have 1-1 thru 1-6 and 1-4 has big dance info about the games.  Can you say goodbye HD>

[Gregg Lengling]

Got a call from WDJT today from the transmitter and we double checked everything on both of my receivers.  Everything is working good now....they have the 6 channels up and running and ready for the games.  When they get down closer to the finals you will find the major interest games on 1-1 (46-1) in HD...so get ready for the Big Gig.

[Todd Wiedemann]

...so get ready for the Big Gig.

Isn't that Summerfest ??

[Gregg Lengling]

No Summerfest stole that....summerfest's real name in the Industry (Music Industry that is) is BummerFest!

[kman]

What does the multiple channels mean?  I have TWC and only 505.

Is 58 digital showing multiple NCAA games for free on the over the air broadcast signal?

On a sidenote, Channel 58 does not have to games for tomorrow night list in HD:(  Only on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

[Todd Wiedemann]

Is 58 digital showing multiple NCAA games for free on the over the air broadcast signal?

Although we don't have "official" confirmation here, the channels are saying that via the graphics that are on the channels now.

I wonder if TWC will pick them up

My bet is that it won't happen.

[sdn10s]

Also keep in mind that when the war starts, they have an agreement to move many of the games over to ESPN and ESPN2, if need be.

[davezen2]

Has anyone heard if they will stop simulcasting during HD games? I was planning on having some friends over that have never seen HDTV before and was hoping to impress them with the amazing picture quality, but if they're simulcasting 6 channels at once I'm not going to get my hopes too high.  :confused:

[JimHall]

To S.E. Wisconsin HDTV Enthusiasts;

As many of you have discerned, CBS-58 is making plans to bring as many 2003 NCAA Tournament  to as many viewers in our area as possible.

Starting with the broadcasts this Thursday, we plan on broadcasting the major market game on CBS-58, and three additional games in SDTV on our digital channel - 46.  The games can be found on 1.4 / 1.5 / 1.6.  WMLW and Telemundo will remain on their respective channels 1.2 & 1.3.  Our channel 1.1 will be dark.

When the field of 64 is down to 8, we will be back to broadcasting the games in full HDTV as offered by CBS.  

For those of you who are interested in our technical set-up, 1.2 , 1.4, 1.5, 1.6 are in a share pool for statistically multiplexing.  These side channels in SDTV will have approximately 16.0 mbps to share between them.   We will be monitoring the broadcast and will adjust accordingly.  When its time for the HDTV broadcasts we will be providing the HD channel around 15 mbps as we did in the NFL AFC Championship game.

The digital multicast is being picked up by Charter Cable in Washington & Dodge counties and can be seen on channels 857, 858, 859 on their digital cable line-up.  Homes with digital cable boxes, but with regular television sets will be able to watch their favorite NCAA teams on our multicast.   We believe in both HDTV and digital multicasting.  This new technology allows us to bring both HDTV and more program offerings to the market and for the enjoyment of many.  We offered the digital multicasting to Time Warner Cable as well, but at this time they have not made a decision.  Our digital multicasting also allows possible continuing  game coverage in the event of wall-to-wall news coverage due to the war.

Enjoy the games and go Eagles, Badgers & Panthers!!!!!

Jim Hall

[Joseph S]

This is a complete mess and nobody seems to know what the facts are.

AVS now has reports from station employees in other markets stating the new agreement bans both digital and analog broadcasts if CBS switches to war coverage.

1)Is this the latest info Mr. Hall?
2)Will it 1.1 remain "dark" even on Mon,Tue,Wed and all other times when there are no games?
3)Please tell TWC if they want the games, they need to install the fiber optic line for 1.1, 1.2,  and 1.3.

Oh yeah, Go Irish!

[rpine]

I watched the NCAA games last night on digital-46 -- an interesting approach, and one that give us "cable-free" folks a chance to choose from among several games. Yes, the quality is not the best, but considering these are 1st round games, the choice to view one of several games is nice to have. The main local-interest game is in higher quality on analog 58. (Yes, I know, it is not HD, but then again CBS is not providing an HD feed on any of these 1st round games)

As Jim Hall said, once they are down to the sweet-16 and CBS starts HD broadcasts, then back to HD.  I happen to like the approach that CBS-58 is taking -- the are experimenting with the new technology and breaking some new ground.  It is great to see a local station try different options to better gauge the possibilities of the technology. Seems that only 10 & 58 are willing to try anything more than the bare minimum.


Rich

[agrundman]

Actually, CBS is providing HD coverage for the NCAA tournament starting today.  I am expecting that coverage to be on CBS Channel 505 on TWC; at least that is what I was told by TWC.

CBS is broadcasting all of the Birmingham, Alabama games in HD today (per CBS Sportsline).  That means we should get four games today and two on Sunday.