WKTV to offer High Definition programming; signal unavailable to Time Warner customers until determined acceptable

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WKTV to offer High Definition programming; signal unavailable to Time Warner customers until determined acceptable

On Friday, August 8th, WKTV NewsChannel 2 will begin offering its Central New York viewers High Definition television programming over the air. The station recently completed a significant upgrade to its master control that permits WKTV to transmit HD programming from NBC.

Unfortunately at this time, viewers who watch WKTV via Time Warner Cable will not be able to watch HD programming until Time Warner tests the signal and determines it is acceptable to add to its digital service.

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Monday, Jun 22 at 8:02 PM WHy still not in HD? wrote ...

june 2009 and still no NBC in HD. WTF. My parents have cable vision and they have had NBC in HD ever since they got their HDTV in 2005. Always watched Heroes in HD and that began in 2006. ARE YOU FROM THE PAST?

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Friday, May 8 at 8:21 AM LOL wrote ...

WKTV suxx and isnt good enough to be on TWC better yet shouldnt even be a tv Station THERE A JOKE

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Wednesday, Oct 29 at 9:28 PM UticaTV wrote ...

What's the word on getting WKTV HD on Time Warner? Is the signal still unacceptable? I know it has still been on and off over the air. What about the Dolby Digital? Is that still an issue? I would imagine that TW would run a direct fiber link from the studio to avoid the OTA problems. No one seems to give a straight answer. All TW says is that WKTV wants money and to call to call them. Meanwhile, WKTV claims it's providing the signal to TW and they refuse to add it so call them! What gives?

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Friday, Aug 22 at 9:19 PM Greg wrote ...

I don't understand all the complaining. The over-the-air HD from WKTV has been on for over a week now. I have been enjoying the Olympics in crystal clear 1080i. Maybe you need a better antenna?

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Friday, Aug 22 at 8:18 PM JT wrote ...

So when can we expect WKTV-HD on TWC Channel #862?

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Thursday, Aug 14 at 9:50 PM Kurt wrote ...

They are getting there. Sound and lips not sync and I am getting minor pausing. Keep up the good work.

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Wednesday, Aug 13 at 11:54 PM Johann wrote ...

Five days late is better than never! The signal looked a little sketchy around 8PM but later in the evening it looked fine. I do note that it is 1080i and the best I can get out of WFXV is 720p. Thanks for the good resolution. I hope you will plan better when the tim comes to switch to 3DTV!

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Sunday, Aug 10 at 11:22 AM DearGeorge? wrote ...

I'm asking George how has WKTV taken any money from viewers? Since I last checked WKTV has never taken ANY money from viewers. Now if you pay Time Warner cable then thats your problem. WKTV sends out its signal for free. Analog or Digital. Thanks!

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Saturday, Aug 9 at 9:53 AM FastEddy wrote ...

BJ: Actually you get the best HD from over the air signals. Both T-W and DirecTV are cutting their bandwidth to fit more signals in, and not sending full resolution HD.

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Friday, Aug 8 at 2:18 PM editme wrote ...

Rome is part of the Syracuse TV Market. They HAVE to have the Syracuse stations.

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Friday, Aug 8 at 8:59 AM DTVLover wrote ...

Linda, Buy an antenna for 20 bucks at walmart and enjoy. Its that simple. Its too bad you pay TW cable.

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Friday, Aug 8 at 12:28 AM DTVHD wrote ...

Thanks WKTV for goin HD!! oh yeah for OTA just pick up an antenna at wal-mart....& DirecTV is the way to go for HD, you'll still get WKTV-HD with the antenna & be able to record all your WKTV shows in HD on your DirecTV DVR.

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