HD Shows w/o a box

[Bigdog]

Is it possible to pick up HD programs on TWC w/o a box with a TV that has a built in HD tuner?  If so how??

Thanks

[Tom Snyder]

If you have an HD tuner in it, you may have a cable card slot, too. TWC will come out with one and activate for you.

Of course, if you have an antenna and built-in HD tuner, you can get the local HD's withOUT TWC...

[Snard]

Is it possible to pick up HD programs on TWC w/o a box with a TV that has a built in HD tuner?  If so how??

Thanks

You can also pick up the HD locals (NBC, ABC, CBS, Fox, PBS) if your TV has a QAM tuner built-in. Depending on the set, the channel numbers may be a bit odd, but they are out there. (I have a Phillips 30" set with built-in tuner, which works fine for these without a TWC box)

[Bigdog]

One does have a cable card slot (the DLP) the other one does not, but both have QAM tuners. I'd like to see if I can receive HD stations w/o the box (or cable card).

What channels did you find the HD channels from just straight cable?

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[kevbeck122]

Just plug the cable into the digital coax input (or cable if your tv has a cable and an antenna coax input) and do a digital scan or digital cable scan.  You'll pick up the locals in HD except for The CW (18) and MyNetworkTV (24).

[bschmidt25]

One does have a cable card slot (the DLP) the other one does not, but both have QAM tuners. I'd like to see if I can receive HD stations w/o the box (or cable card).

Me too.  I just called Time Warner and asked them about the Cable Card and they said they wanted $40 to set it up and $1.75 a month.  Looks like they're trying to steer everyone clear of it and make you get a digital box...

[Gregg Lengling]

Yeah they are at this time trying to steer you clear of it...mainly because of compatibility issues.  That's why there is a service call charge to come out and install it.  However if you don't need the guide or payperview services, the cable card is a great choice.  It may cost $1.75 per month but that sure beats paying $7.95 a month for the box and another $0.30 for the remote.