Ch 77 Nghc

[lou_do]

They are still putting it on 101W, where there is no capacity for HD left. I'd assume they are shutting off a bunch of PPV's to allow for it. It could be in MPEG2 but if they were smart they'd put in MPEG4 mode so they don't have to shut off a bunch of PPV's. It doesn't take a whole lot of room for a MPEG4 720p feed.

It would make more sense to put everything in MPG4, but D* still has a lot of MPG2 receivers out there, that need to be replaced. I don't think they will put any Nationals in MPG4 until they replace more receivers. MPG4 will probably be used for locals until such time they are all replaced.

It would be interesting if anyone has the figures on how much MPG2 vs MPG4 receivers are currently activated, by D*. Remember all the HR10-250s are MPG2, and there are still plenty of those being used.

 

[eScNuK3r]

National Geographic Channel HD Sneak Peek

After doing some browsing on DTV online guide I finally found the sneak peek of the NGC. The time is was showing was 7:30 PM EST on CH. 98. I noticed recently I have been able to view some of the programs they offered from NGC on that channel. Apparently it doesn't broadcast all the time, but it has some sneak peek. Tech support said "thanks for calling about NGC it is just a sneak peek currently" LOL same answer everytime...


Here is the program information link Via the Website.
http://www.directv.com/DTVAPP/epg/d?id=238828079

 

[charper1]

http://www.satelliteguys.us/showthread.php?t=90988

Here is the thread on it that has been working for over a month; you may find some more/additional details here.

 

[eScNuK3r]

Thanks

 

[chevy0]

National Geographic HD

its playing on 95 right now
came on after the redsox mariners game

think they are gonna add it to the lineup soon?

 

[bases1616]

chevy0, it has been showing sneak peeks for weeks now. It will not be added to sometime this fall or early winter. At least one satellite needs to go up first.

 

[Jimbo]

chevy0, it has been showing sneak peeks for weeks now. It will not be added to sometime this fall or early winter. At least one satellite needs to go up first.

NOT nessasarally, D* does have bandwidth freed up from not having the ST now.
Not much, but they do have some.

Jimbo