QAM Channel Maps - List Your Channels

[jkohn]

Originally Posted by ybrew

How do I enable boomerang for my son and MAKE SURE it records with the digital cable box and not with the HD Homerun?

You enable/disable channels on a per-tuner basis in sage. So for the HDHomeRun only enable the channels you can actually get (you'll have to remap them, as well - the guide linked to previously explains how).

[ybrew]

Originally Posted by jkohn

You enable/disable channels on a per-tuner basis in sage. So for the HDHomeRun only enable the channels you can actually get (you'll have to remap them, as well - the guide linked to previously explains how).

I got it working by changing to a very similar (but slightly different) lineup.

But did the above change? I thought it used to be - all tuners using the same lineup shared the same enabled channels - it was set on a per-lineup, not per tuner basis.

If that changed - GREAT!

[zoso]

Seattle area Comcrap switched some of their QAM channels around. I updated my original post as well. The changed channels are:
85-2 NBC KING5 HDTV
86-1 KONG KONG6 HDTV
85-3 KING WeatherPlus KING HDTV

[ARMYB77]

Did a quick channel search on my Olevia 37" I wanted to see if it was worth getting a HDHomerun or not. Here is what I get:

Watertown/Carthage, NY
83-2 WWNY CBSHD
83-3 WWTI ABC
100-3 WNYFLP FOXHD
106-2 WSTM NBCHD
106-3 WWTI ABCHD
106-5 WSTMDT3 NBC Weather PLus
106-6 TUBE (MUSIC)
100-3 WNYFLP FOXHD
107-1
107-2
107-3
107-4 WWNY CBS
107-6 PBS
119-11 PPV

Cheers!
Armyb77

[VikingCrown]

Does anyone happen to have the QAM channels available in Pottstown, PA area for Comcast? I'm getting an HDTV with a QAM tuner soon and i'd like to know if I need to order an HD STB or just use the Unencrypted channels instead.

[yoterryh]

I'm new to this forum and have discovered by accident that we receive various digital channels from Comcast. By that, I mean that we appear to be receving some "premium"-type channels, at least intermittently. I was aware that we got the local channel's HD feed. However, I've noticed that there are some odd things going on. I'm wondering if others have had similar experiences or if anyone has an explanation.

I was exploring the different channels the other night, in the 100+ range, going up one sub-channel at a time. I encountered various movie channels, some were playing recent movies, like "Flags of our Fathers", others had uncensored cursing. On 115.4, I appeared to be receving some kind of soft-core porn-type channel. On a couple of occasions, I saw the broadcast disappear on one or more of these channels. One time, the movie ended and there was nothing more on the channel. On another occasion, the channel stopped broadcasting mid-stream. I'm not complaining, and I'm not going to check with Comcast lest they remove something I'm getting free or attempt to charge me more. We have Comcast's "expanded basic" service. Anyone care to coment?

[AndyS]

Originally Posted by yoterryh

I'm new to this forum and have discovered by accident that we receive various digital channels from Comcast. By that, I mean that we appear to be receving some "premium"-type channels, at least intermittently. I was aware that we got the local channel's HD feed. However, I've noticed that there are some odd things going on. I'm wondering if others have had similar experiences or if anyone has an explanation.

I was exploring the different channels the other night, in the 100+ range, going up one sub-channel at a time. I encountered various movie channels, some were playing recent movies, like "Flags of our Fathers", others had uncensored cursing. On 115.4, I appeared to be receving some kind of soft-core porn-type channel. On a couple of occasions, I saw the broadcast disappear on one or more of these channels. One time, the movie ended and there was nothing more on the channel. On another occasion, the channel stopped broadcasting mid-stream. I'm not complaining, and I'm not going to check with Comcast lest they remove something I'm getting free or attempt to charge me more. We have Comcast's "expanded basic" service. Anyone care to coment?

Hi yoterryh. What you are seeing here are on-demand channels. When someone selects an on-demand movie using their cable box, a QAM sub-channel is dynamically selected which the cable-box then receives. If the user pauses or stops the show the channel is disconnected and stops being streamed by the cable company. When the user restarts the movie the process is repeated but on another channel. So in essence you are seeing 'free' stuff, but you've not been given something you shouldn't otherwise receive.

Andy.

[yoterryh]

Originally Posted by AndyS

Hi yoterryh. What you are seeing here are on-demand channels. When someone selects an on-demand movie using their cable box, a QAM sub-channel is dynamically selected which the cable-box then receives. If the user pauses or stops the show the channel is disconnected and stops being streamed by the cable company. When the user restarts the movie the process is repeated but on another channel. So in essence you are seeing 'free' stuff, but you've not been given something you shouldn't otherwise receive.

Andy.

Hi Andy,

Thanks for the reply. So, you are saying I'm seeing is programming that someone else selects on demand? Does this mean a neighbor? What is the range of the "someone else(s)" whose stuff I am seeing? My neighborhood, Portland, beyond? I'm surprised that it works this way. Couldn't Comcast get in trouble if say, some kid inadvertantly tuned into someone else's on-edemand porn that was appearing on their TV? Curious, but thanks for the info.

Regards,
Terry

[heffe2001]

I'm on Charter, and I just did a rescan of my HDHR, basically so I could play with it on one of my Vista Ultimate machines, and noticed pretty quickly that I'm getting alot of channels I didn't get before. I'm basically getting all the HBO/Cinemax channels (their HD & SD) (I sub these on my cable boxes, but they have never come in on the HDHR before).

This took me from about 11-12 channels to around 33 channels in the clear (that I can map, I get around a dozen or so VOD's, and ALL the music channels, but I believe Sage complains about them not having any video).

Looks like I spoke too soon, must have been free-preview on Charter for those channels last week. All gone this week.

[camus]

Originally Posted by oddjob

Wow - Chicago

I've got the cable basic package..
I see the local HD channels unencrpted.

94-102 CBSHD (WBBMDT)
98-103 NBCHD (WMAQDT)
103-104 FOXHD (WFLDDT)
113-200 ABCHD (WLSDT)
113-205 PBSHD (WTTWDT)
116-106 MNTHD (WPWRDT)
116-107 WGNDT (WGNDT)

Are you in the city, an luck with other channels?

[LehighBri]

I noticed some people are producing significant lists with lots of data. How are people doing this? Is there an application I can use with my HDHomeRun to scan for what QAM channels I have available?

[Buster Groove]

Does anyone have a list for Comcast Union in central NJ?

[jprine01]

Originally Posted by oddjob

Wow - Chicago

I've got the cable basic package..
I see the local HD channels unencrpted.

94-102 CBSHD (WBBMDT)
98-103 NBCHD (WMAQDT)
103-104 FOXHD (WFLDDT)
113-200 ABCHD (WLSDT)
113-205 PBSHD (WTTWDT)
116-106 MNTHD (WPWRDT)
116-107 WGNDT (WGNDT)

Originally Posted by camus

Are you in the city, an luck with other channels?

I get the same lineup, not a single SD channel is unencryped I can tune..

I wish somebody with comcast - Chicago would list their QAM I'd switch if I can get the normal channels.

Is there a list like this for FireWwire recordable channels via STB? Seems complicated to setup just to see what channels i can use it on. The Main purpose would be to record digital sound on SD channels like Sci-Fi.. Mmmm Battlestar Galactica

[oddjob]

Originally Posted by camus

Are you in the city, an luck with other channels?

I'm in the NW Suburbs of Chicago.

No change in HD channels as posted.
I do get SD channels and music.

[technazz]

Just got my list. I didnt go into detail on the channels I dont care about.

81-7 to 81-26 Music
92-2 WTVS-DT PBS HDTV (801)
92-3 WDIV-DT WDIV NBC HDTV (805)
93-1 WXYZ-DT ABC HDTV (804)
93 WWJT-DT CBS HDTV (802)
93-3 WJBK-DT FOX HDTV (806)
102-6 to 102-19 Music
108-1 CTV? CKCO (13)
108-2 CTV? CFTO (16)
108-3 CBLT CBC Toronto (6)
108-4 CJMT OMNI2 (20)
108-5 CKXT SUNTV (19)
108-6 WKBW ABC (9)
108-7 CIIT-DT Global (809)
108-8 CFMT OMNI (4)
108-9 CBLT CBC FRENCH (10)
108-10 WUTV FOX29 (21)
108-11 CP24 (52)
108-1 A Channel ??
108-3 CPACF (69)
109-5 TROP TV Tropolis (56)
109-8 CBNEW CBC NEWSWORLD (5)
109-10 CPAC (68)
111-2 Legislative Assembly
111-4 COMEDC Comedy Central (61)
111-5 CMT (53)
112-1 WGRZ NBC (57)
112-2 WIVB CBS (58)
112-3 CHCH Hamilton (12)
112-4 WNED PBS (22)
112-5 CKVR ACHAN A Channel (18)
114-1 The Shource Guide
114-12 WTBS (39)
116-1 TFO (8)
116-2 Cable 14
116-3 Religous
116-4 Shopping Channel
116-5 TV5 (46)
116-6 CICA TVO (2)
116-7 NEWSNET CTV NEWS (51)
116-8 Weather Network

Technazz

[mattdcknsn]

Just got the HDHomerun up and running and here is what I can get through QAM. I did get another section of music channels but I didnt bother going through and mapping them out. Same thing with the local info channels.

55-100 WGN
63-1007 ION
63-1010 CW
63-1018 WDCA
63-1035 ABC News
65-1012 CBS (SD)
65-1003 NBC (SD)
65-1005 FOX (sD)
65-1008 ABC (SD)
65-1020 MPT
65-1022 WETA
65-1024 WHUT
66-101 TVGuide
66-103 WeatherChannel
66-117 WeatherScan

Music
66-408 showcase
66-409 todays country
66-410 classic country
66-411 bluegrass
66-412 R&B Hip Hop
66-413 Classic R&B
66-414 Smooth R&B
66-415 RAP
66-416 Metal
66-417 Rock
66-418 Arena rock
66-419 Classic Rock
66-420 Alternative
66-421 retro-active
66-422 Electronica
66-423 Dance
66-424 Adult Alt
66-425 Soft Rock
66-426 Hit List
66-427 Party Favs
66-428 80s
66-429 70s
66-430 Solid Gold
66-431 Singers and Standards
66-432 Big Band
66-433 Easy Listening
66-434 Smooth Jazz
66-435 Jazz
66-436 Blues
66-437 Reggae
66-438 Soundscapes
66-439 Classical Masterpieces
66-440 Opera
66-441 Ligh Classical
66-442 Show Tunes
66-443 Contemp. Christian
66-444 Gospel
66-445 Radio Disney
66-446 Sounds of the season
66-454 90s

HD
71-1004 NBC HD
71-1013 CBS HD
71-4850 NBC weather
71-4851 CBS weather
72-1006 FOX HD
72-1019 WDCA
73-1009 ABC HD
73-1021 MPT HD
73-4852 ABC weather
73-4870 MPT
74-1011 WDCW
74-1023 WETA HD
74-4053 Tube
74-4862 WETA Family
74-4863 WETA World
123-469 Bridges

[sleeeves]

Comcast Digital-Taylor, MI 48173 program listings
Scanned via HDHomeRun QAM tuner

---HD Channels---
81-1 - WDIV-HD (NBC)
81-2 - WJBK-DT (FOX)
82-1 - WXYZHD (ABC)
82-2 - WTVSHD (PBS)
86-3 - WMYD-HD
86-4 - WKBD-HD
92-1 - ESPNHD
107-1 - WWJ-HD (CBS)
107-2 - Discovery HD Theater

---SD Channels---
78-2 - ESPN2
78-3 - ABC family
78-4 - Versus (VS)
78-5 - TBS
78-6 - Bravo
78-7 - FX
78-8 - History
78-9 - The CW
78-10 - WGTE
78-12 - CMT
81-3 - WDIV-SD (Weather)
82-3 - WTVSSD
82-4 - WTVSSD2
83-1 - BET
83-2 - CN - Cartoon network
83-3 - Comedy
83-4 - MTV
83-5 - Disney
83-6 - Nickelodeon
83-7 - Sci-Fi
83-8 - AMC
83-9 - Discovery
83-10 - TLC
83-11 - VH1
83-12 - USA
84-2 - Food Network
84-3 - TVland
84-4 - Court TV
84-5 - ??? (B&W shows...)
84-6 - Style
84-7 - MSNBC
84-8 - E!
84-9 - CNBC
84-10 - SPIKE
84-11 - Lifetime
84-12 - The Weather Channel
91-2 - G4
102-7 - Noggin
102-8 - GaS
108-8 - The Word Network
108-9 - HPC - Home Preview Channel
108-10 - Comcast Test Pattern
108-11 - [Gospel] Channel
113-2 - [Mexican Channel]
113-9 - TCT - I have no idea but it comes in clear...
117-1 - [Mexican Channel 2]
117-2 - Religious Channel
117-3 - Religious Channel 2
117-12 - Local Channel
117-13 - The weather channel
117-22 - Gibraltar School District Channel
117-84 - TV Guide Channel
117-87 - Local channel
117-88 - [rap music channel]

---VOD---
87-1
87-2
87-3
87-4
87-5
87-6
87-7
87-8
87-9
87-10
87-11
87-12
88-1
88-2
88-3
88-4
88-5
88-6
88-7
88-8 - Fear.net
88-9
88-10
88-11
88-12
89-1
89-2
89-3
89-4
89-5
89-6
89-7
89-8
89-9
89-10
89-11
89-12
90-1
90-2
90-3
90-4
90-5
90-6
90-7
90-8
90-9
90-10
90-11
90-12

---Music Choice---
93-5 - Showcase
93-6 - R&B hits
93-7 - Electronica
93-8 - Rock
93-9 - Bluegrass
93-10 - Sounds of the Seasons
93-11 - Radio Disney
93-12 - Reggae
93-13 - Smooth R&B
93-14 - Classic R&B
93-15 - R&B and Hip Hop
93-16 - Dance
93-17 - RAP
93-18 - Metal
93-19 - Alternative
93-20 - Adult Alternative
93-21 - Classic Rock
93-22 - Arena Rock
93-23 - Soft Rock
93-24 - Hit List
93-25 - 80's
93-26 - 70's
93-27 - Solid Gold Oldies
93-28 - Today's Country
93-29 - Classic Country
93-30 - Big Band and Swing
93-31 - Singer and Standards
93-32 - easy listening
93-33 - Classical Materpieces
93-34 - Light Classical
93-35 - Soundscapes
93-36 - Smooth Jazz
93-37 - Jazz
93-38 - Blues
93-39 - Gospel
93-40 - Contemporary Christian
93-41 - Musica Urbana
93-42 - Salsa y Merengue
93-43 - 90's
93-44 - Pop Latino
93-45 - Party Favorites
93-46 - Showtunes
93-47 - Opera
93-48 - Retroactive
93-49 - Rock en Espanol
93-50 - Mexicana
93-51 - Americana

[omega]

Comcast digital cable in Eden Prairie, MN - locals only

QAM PID CALL Channel name (Virtual ch)
75-* thru 81-* on demand (1900-1999)
81-16 0.0 NBAPC NBA League Pass preview (750)
93-13 0.0 HDMVDM on demand previews (1901)
93-16 0.0 INFO1 Comcast info (1)
100-56 0.0 MCN Metro Cable Network (6)
103-67 1008.0 KTCA TPT 2 SD (2)
103-68 1008.0 WCCO CBS 4 SD (4)
103-69 1008.0 KSTP ABC 5 SD (5)
103-70 1008.0 WUCW CW 23 SD (8)
103-71 1008.0 KMSP FOX 9 SD (9)
103-72 1008.0 WFTC MY 29 SD (10)
103-73 1008.0 KARE NBC 11 SD (11)
103-74 1008.0 KSTC ind 45 SD (12)
103-75 1008.0 KTCI TPT 17 SD (13)
103-76 1008.0 KPXM ION 41 SD (20)
108-1 23.1 WUCWDT CW 23 1080i (435)
108-3 29.1 WFTCDT MY 29 720p (436)
111-2 5.2 KSTPDT2 SD (ch 5 news) (208)
111-3 2.2 KTCADT2 TPTHD 1080i (440)
111-4 5.1 KSTPDT ABC 5 720p (431)
112-2 4.1 WCCODT CBS 4 1080i (433)
112-3 11.2 KAREDT2 WeatherPlus SD (216)
112-4 11.1 KAREDT NBC 11 1080i (432)
117-16 0.0 EDAC014 Local information (14)
117-17 0.0 PUAC015 Community channel (15)
117-18 0.0 EDAC017 Local informaion / NASA (18)
117-19 0.0 GOAC016 City government (16/Eden Prairie)
117-20 0.0 GOAC016 City government (16/Edina)
117-21 0.0 GOAC016 City government (16/Minnetonka)
117-22 0.0 GOAC016 City government (16/Richfield)
118-3 9.1 KMSPDT FOX 9 720p (434)
118-9 17.3 KTCIDT3 TPT-Kids (203)
118-11 17.2 KTCIDT2 TPT-MN (202)
118-12 17.4 KTCIDT4 TPT-Create (204)

Edit: Upgraded to Digital Preferred with HD, no change to unencrypted channels available.

[thayne]

Fresno, CA Comcast QAM HD channels:

80-1 CBS
80-2 NBC
100-1 FOX
109-1 ABC
109-3 PBS

[Djc208]

80-3-1 -> WTKR-DT (CBS) -HD
106-10-0 -> WAVY-DT (NBC) -HD
106-14-0 -> WVBT-DT (FOX) -HD
80-15-1 -> WHRO-DT (PBS) -HD
73-0-1 -> WVEC-DT (ABC) -HD

85-0-1 -> ON DEMAND?
92-0-6 -> ???? - Probably on Demand, Sage locks up when I try to tune it in.
92-0-7 -> On Demand
92-0-12 -> Same as 92-0-6
93-0-9 -> PIN? infomertials
93-0-10 -> GemsTV
94-0-8 -> WAVY weather station
94-0-10 -> same as 92-0-6

114-0-7 -> VTC (local)
114-0-8 -> jewelry TV

OTA is actually better, though you have to deal with signal quality issues. But there are a few local OTA HD channels you can't get on COX (CW and MyTV being two).
Knowing COX this will only get worse, used to get the music channels, now they're scrambled. HD versions of the channels we already have (Discovery, TNT, A&E, ESPN) are free but only with the digital cable service.

Much as I love Sage I hope they can figure something out before the cable companies run them out of the DVR field too.