Comments on: QAM Channels on Cox in Omaha, NE http://adamhaeder.com/wordpress/2010/01/31/qam-channels-on-cox-in-omaha-ne/ Your friendly neighborhood geek Thu, 12 Jan 2012 16:00:16 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Anonymous http://adamhaeder.com/wordpress/2010/01/31/qam-channels-on-cox-in-omaha-ne/comment-page-1/#comment-1547 Anonymous Thu, 12 Jan 2012 16:00:16 +0000 http://adamhaeder.com/wordpress/?p=42#comment-1547 I have been running a home theater PC for 4-5 years using Cox (omaha) basic cable for the 'antenna'. At one point there were dozens of QAM channels in the upper ranges that allowed me to 'sit in on' other uses' PPV and OD as well as get digital channels like Palladia. Some of these have been removed/encrypted, but there's still a lot out there. Happy hunting! I have been running a home theater PC for 4-5 years using Cox (omaha) basic cable for the 'antenna'. At one point there were dozens of QAM channels in the upper ranges that allowed me to 'sit in on' other uses' PPV and OD as well as get digital channels like Palladia. Some of these have been removed/encrypted, but there's still a lot out there. Happy hunting!

]]> By: David http://adamhaeder.com/wordpress/2010/01/31/qam-channels-on-cox-in-omaha-ne/comment-page-1/#comment-1540 David Sun, 04 Dec 2011 22:55:55 +0000 http://adamhaeder.com/wordpress/?p=42#comment-1540 That's so much for posting on this subject. I just became aware of the existence of these QAM channels and I'm trying to pick up what knowledge I can. There isn't anything on Cox's website about them, so I was considering contacting Cox about getting a channel guide from them directly, but then I began to think that I wasn't supposed to be able to get these stations, that this was happening due to some kind of quirk or hole in the system. Some dumb (perhaps!) questions. 1. Am I supposed to be able to get these channels with my present subscription? I get Basic Cable, no box, etc., which is listed on Cox's website (http://ww2.cox.com/residential/omaha/tv/channel-lineup.cox) as Starter TV and Essential TV, together. 2. If I am supposed to be able to get these QAM channels with a basic subscription, why isn't there a listing for them on Cox's website? It must cost something to provide these channels, so surely they would want people to be able to see them. 3. Do you think that I could get a photocopy of the Channel guide for the QAM channels from the technical people at Cox? Maybe you have tried this -- and failed -- since you might know some of the technical people. 4. If I'm not supposed to be able to get the QAM channels, how is that happening? I didn't do anything to hack their system, just asked the TV's computer to do the auto scan that you mentioned. This situation seems kind of unusual, but I love the HD signals so I don't want to do anything to foul that up. I don't feel guilty about the new channels I'm getting since I feel that I pay enough already ($65/mo.) and the QAM channels are a nice addition to the Basic Cable that I already was getting. Just wish I had known about them before now. Thanks again for posting on this subject. That's so much for posting on this subject. I just became aware of the existence of these QAM channels and I'm trying to pick up what knowledge I can. There isn't anything on Cox's website about them, so I was considering contacting Cox about getting a channel guide from them directly, but then I began to think that I wasn't supposed to be able to get these stations, that this was happening due to some kind of quirk or hole in the system. Some dumb (perhaps!) questions.

1. Am I supposed to be able to get these channels with my present subscription? I get Basic Cable, no box, etc., which is listed on Cox's website (http://ww2.cox.com/residential/omaha/tv/channel-lineup.cox) as Starter TV and Essential TV, together.
2. If I am supposed to be able to get these QAM channels with a basic subscription, why isn't there a listing for them on Cox's website? It must cost something to provide these channels, so surely they would want people to be able to see them.
3. Do you think that I could get a photocopy of the Channel guide for the QAM channels from the technical people at Cox? Maybe you have tried this -- and failed -- since you might know some of the technical people.
4. If I'm not supposed to be able to get the QAM channels, how is that happening? I didn't do anything to hack their system, just asked the TV's computer to do the auto scan that you mentioned.

This situation seems kind of unusual, but I love the HD signals so I don't want to do anything to foul that up. I don't feel guilty about the new channels I'm getting since I feel that I pay enough already ($65/mo.) and the QAM channels are a nice addition to the Basic Cable that I already was getting. Just wish I had known about them before now.

Thanks again for posting on this subject.

]]> By: Brian http://adamhaeder.com/wordpress/2010/01/31/qam-channels-on-cox-in-omaha-ne/comment-page-1/#comment-1533 Brian Wed, 31 Aug 2011 19:30:35 +0000 http://adamhaeder.com/wordpress/?p=42#comment-1533 Ditto - I ended up getting a HDHomerun for use with Myth - cool enough, with internet only COX account, the QAM channels cannot be filtered. Ditto - I ended up getting a HDHomerun for use with Myth - cool enough, with internet only COX account, the QAM channels cannot be filtered.

]]> By: Brian http://adamhaeder.com/wordpress/2010/01/31/qam-channels-on-cox-in-omaha-ne/comment-page-1/#comment-1532 Brian Wed, 31 Aug 2011 19:10:13 +0000 http://adamhaeder.com/wordpress/?p=42#comment-1532 Update: 105.1 CBS (KMTV) 24022 105.2 CW (KXVO) 34906 105.4 The Cool 70234 107.1 FOX (KPTM) 34907 107.4 this Omaha 52251 108.1 ABC (KETV) 32466 108.2 NBC (WOWT) 31853 Update:

105.1 CBS (KMTV) 24022
105.2 CW (KXVO) 34906
105.4 The Cool 70234
107.1 FOX (KPTM) 34907
107.4 this Omaha 52251
108.1 ABC (KETV) 32466
108.2 NBC (WOWT) 31853

]]> By: Adam Haeder http://adamhaeder.com/wordpress/2010/01/31/qam-channels-on-cox-in-omaha-ne/comment-page-1/#comment-1531 Adam Haeder Wed, 31 Aug 2011 19:09:36 +0000 http://adamhaeder.com/wordpress/?p=42#comment-1531 That's good to know. I cancelled cable a few months ago, and got an HD antennae instead. I'm currently getting 24 channels, although a number of them are dupes (SD & HD versions of the same channel). Haven't missed cable too much yet, with the antennae, ESPN app on my 360 and netflix. That's good to know.

I cancelled cable a few months ago, and got an HD antennae instead. I'm currently getting 24 channels, although a number of them are dupes (SD & HD versions of the same channel). Haven't missed cable too much yet, with the antennae, ESPN app on my 360 and netflix.

]]> By: Brian Roberson http://adamhaeder.com/wordpress/2010/01/31/qam-channels-on-cox-in-omaha-ne/comment-page-1/#comment-1529 Brian Roberson Wed, 31 Aug 2011 17:20:39 +0000 http://adamhaeder.com/wordpress/?p=42#comment-1529 Just a quick FYI - since cox doesnt send EPG, you can use your schedules direct account to get the guide on these channels to work. you just need to go into the channel editor and put in the XMLTV id. I have not researched all the chanels, but here are the major ones: 105.1 CBS (KMTV) 24022 107.1 FOX (KPTM) 34907 107.4 this Omaha 52251 108.1 ABC (KETV) 32466 108.2 NBC (WOWT) 31853 Just a quick FYI - since cox doesnt send EPG, you can use your schedules direct account to get the guide on these channels to work. you just need to go into the channel editor and put in the XMLTV id. I have not researched all the chanels, but here are the major ones:

105.1 CBS (KMTV) 24022
107.1 FOX (KPTM) 34907
107.4 this Omaha 52251
108.1 ABC (KETV) 32466
108.2 NBC (WOWT) 31853

]]> By: Brian Roberson http://adamhaeder.com/wordpress/2010/01/31/qam-channels-on-cox-in-omaha-ne/comment-page-1/#comment-1528 Brian Roberson Sun, 28 Aug 2011 14:58:57 +0000 http://adamhaeder.com/wordpress/?p=42#comment-1528 Too funny - I was searching for the line on QAM channels in omaha, and I found this - apparently you are the only that cares to share :) Thanks Adam! Too funny - I was searching for the line on QAM channels in omaha, and I found this - apparently you are the only that cares to share :)

Thanks Adam!

]]> By: Mike http://adamhaeder.com/wordpress/2010/01/31/qam-channels-on-cox-in-omaha-ne/comment-page-1/#comment-1507 Mike Fri, 15 Apr 2011 02:39:28 +0000 http://adamhaeder.com/wordpress/?p=42#comment-1507 Speaking of Cox. It absolutely SUCKS that they're moving their HD channels! HORRIBLE IDEA because SD lineup is scattered while their HD was very nicely organized by content (sports, news...) Speaking of Cox. It absolutely SUCKS that they're moving their HD channels! HORRIBLE IDEA because SD lineup is scattered while their HD was very nicely organized by content (sports, news...)

]]> By: Adam http://adamhaeder.com/wordpress/2010/01/31/qam-channels-on-cox-in-omaha-ne/comment-page-1/#comment-122 Adam Wed, 31 Mar 2010 18:54:12 +0000 http://adamhaeder.com/wordpress/?p=42#comment-122 Adam, When I tune in "this" on 107.4 (Cox Omaha) I do not get any sound. Any ideas? (Panasonic plasma) Adam Adam,
When I tune in "this" on 107.4 (Cox Omaha) I do not get any sound. Any ideas? (Panasonic plasma)
Adam

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