TV
WIYC (Weather Nation) In HD? (With Update)
It appears that Montgomery has a new HD local station. WIYC (fomerly The Country Network, now Weather Nation) is in HD 1080i 16×9 with dolby digital. I was first tipped off by Dish Network’s uplink report today. See it here. WIYC HD was uplinked but not available. (We’ll update you as soon as it goes [...]
25Jan2012 | Jason Trippe | 6 comments | Continued
Dish Network Launches WAIQ(APT/PBS) HD and Uplinks Another Local HD
As predicted last week, today Dish Network launched WAIQ HD in glorious HD on channel 26-00 HD. Also, of curious note, Dish uplinked WIYC HD. I did not know WIYC was even in HD. We will contact them for more details. Dish now has all of the HD locals for Montgomery. Many of you won’t [...]
25Jan2012 | Jason Trippe | 0 comments | Continued
Charter Doubles HD Offerings in 2011
Over the past few years I’ve made several snarky comments about the lack of HD channels from our local cable companies. The satellite companies were killing the competition. Well, to quote ESPN analyst Lee Corso, “Not so fast my friend.” Over the last year Charter Communications has doubled its HD offerings. Heading into 2011 [...]
23Jan2012 | Jason Trippe | 14 comments | Continued
Dish Network To Add WAIQ APT/PBS HD
Today, Dish Network uplinked WAIQ(APT/PBS) in HD. However, it is not yet available. Dish is adding PBS HD stations all across America. We expect them to light up WAIQ HD in the next couple of weeks. MTR will update you once this happens. No news on Charter’s plans on WAIQ or DirecTV’s plans for WCOV for [...]
18Jan2012 | Jason Trippe | 7 comments | Continued
WSFA Remains #1
It’s not much surprise to most that WSFA (per Nielsen Media Research November 2011 Ratings Period) has maintained their lead as the #1 station in the Montgomery market. “Whether it’s serving our community with 12’s Day of Giving or breaking into programming when the weather is threatening, we want our viewers to come to us [...]
1Jan2012 | Brian Harris | 27 comments | Continued
Dish Network Adds Epix 3 HD/ Drops Another.
Today Dish Network added Epix 3 HD on channel 382. Dish also dropped Reelz HD. Reelz seems to come and go as certain shows are in season. It’s been a slow month around here and in TV and radio. Hopefullt things will pick up after the first of the year, Happy viewing!
14Dec2011 | Jason Trippe | 1 comment | Continued
The World Turns On and On
Last fall, I bemoaned the ending of As the World Turns on CBS after a 54-year run. Since then, the American soap opera has gone from life support to a death rattle, with two more serials cancelled since then: All My Children, which ended with a cliffhanger in September; and One Life to Live, which [...]
6Dec2011 | Michael Bird | 0 comments | Continued
Fair and Balanced
The bloodsport of contemporary politics grows more cutthroat by the day. Anyone seeking a middle-of-the-road voice, one that simply reports the news, will be disappointed that no real “news” seems to exist on the dial. The Edward R. Murrows of the world have vanished, leaving self-styled pundits in their place. Recently, Rolling Stone magazine featured [...]
29Nov2011 | Michael Bird | 0 comments | Continued
12′s Day of Giving Returns
WSFA announced today that their annual 12′s Day of Giving will be held on Friday, December 9 at the Wal-Mart on Chantilly Parkway from 5:00 am to 7:00 pm. Donations of toys, money and non-perishable food will be accepted in order to help families in need. The Montgomery Area Food Bank, Christmas Clearing House, and [...]
28Nov2011 | Brian Harris | 0 comments | Continued
Daystar to buy WETU-LP
National religious broadcaster Daystar has a contract to purchase low power TV station WETU-LP in Wetumpka. The sell is contingent upon a flash cut to digital. Read more by clicking here. Currently Frazer TV (WFRZ-LD) carries Daystar programming. For the time being, no changes are expected.
28Nov2011 | Brian Harris | 0 comments | Continued
WSFA to air High School Championship Games
WSFA posted today (11.28.2011) that they are set to air the High School Championship Games on WSFA 12.2 with the exception of the Prattville game which will air on both 12.1 and 12.2, Friday at 7pm. Read the full story by clicking here.
28Nov2011 | Brian Harris | 0 comments | Continued
Finally! After almost a year and a half since Montgomery locals were turned up on Direct. Picture quality is great. ...