Author Topic: Astros in HD? (Read 5685 times)

Alkie · « **on:** August 03, 2006, 03:36:14 pm »

I can't believe what a pain in the ass it is to find this simple fucking information, but does anyone have a list of Astros games that will be broadcast in HD (I have DirecTV with the HD package and Houston locals) the rest of this year?

I've found multiple lists that show all sorts of games in HD (for example, tomorrow's game), but it's not ACTUALLY in HD in Houston (so what fucking good does that do me?).

Any help would be appreciated.

Limey · « **Reply #1 on:** August 03, 2006, 03:45:37 pm »

Here's the schedule as per Time Warner Houston. Tomorrow and Saturday are both in HD.

Alkie · « **Reply #2 on:** August 03, 2006, 03:46:44 pm »

Fuck, you're kidding me. So, basically, I get screwed (again) for having DirecTV instead of cable?

FSN SW/H HD isn't on DirecTV, is it?

CJM · « **Reply #3 on:** August 03, 2006, 03:51:41 pm »

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I can't believe what a pain in the ass it is to find this simple fucking information, but does anyone have a list of Astros games that will be broadcast in HD (I have DirecTV with the HD package and Houston locals) the rest of this year?

I've found multiple lists that show all sorts of games in HD (for example, tomorrow's game), but it's not ACTUALLY in HD in Houston (so what fucking good does that do me?).

Any help would be appreciated.

They had about 9 games in HD back in May, then a long break. Friday's game will be the first FSN-HD game since then- it's about time.

Link

With DirecTV I think you may need to have one of the new MPEG-4 boxes to get the local Houston HD RSN. I'm not sure since I have Time Warner and they show the Astros/Rangers HD games on channel 302. I know channel 95 and/or 96 on DirecTV shows some HD MLB games, but I'm not sure if they are just for out-of-market Extra Innings customers. Your best bet may be to just call DirecTV and see if they will carry the FSN-HD feeds for the 10 HD games scheduled.

Alkie · « **Reply #5 on:** August 03, 2006, 04:03:24 pm »

Cool, thanks guys.

CJM · « **Reply #7 on:** August 03, 2006, 04:10:04 pm »

Here is a VERY long thread about DirecTV adding local RSN HD channels. I didn't read it so I don't know what page the information you need is on. I thought I had heard that a new set-top box is needed to get the new channels- I don't know for sure.

Link

Alkie · « **Reply #8 on:** August 03, 2006, 04:10:40 pm »

If I hadn't JUST signed a new one-year deal with DTV, I'd drop them in a heartbeat. It was the only way to get the new installation for free (and I already owned all the equipment).

CJM · « **Reply #9 on:** August 03, 2006, 04:14:37 pm »

Be sure to check channels 95 and 96 just in case.

Alkie · « **Reply #10 on:** August 03, 2006, 04:17:52 pm »

Excellent! Thank you very much.

How big a pain in the ass is the MPEG4 thing?

Alkie · « **Reply #11 on:** August 03, 2006, 04:18:59 pm »

As for checking 95 and 96, I always do. It's my only chance.

Thank GOD, they show mostly Yankee games, because I just can't watch enough Yankees.

Arky Vaughan · « **Reply #14 on:** August 03, 2006, 04:42:14 pm »

It's not free. It's $99 for the upgrade. They have to come out and give you a bigger dish and a new receiver. You finally get the local HDs through DirecTV rather than over an off-the-air antenna. I'm going to call DirecTV and see how to get the Astros games in HD.

Arky Vaughan · « **Reply #16 on:** August 03, 2006, 05:10:36 pm »

DirecTV's Web site indicates that the Astros-D'Backs game will be in HD on Channel 96.

Do a search for "Astros" here:

The Link

Not clear whether the Extra Innings package is necessary.

Arky Vaughan · « **Reply #20 on:** August 03, 2006, 06:57:51 pm »

Come to think of it, if it's the Arizona broadcast, they'll black it out.

Any word on whether it's the FSH broadcast?

Arky Vaughan · « **Reply #22 on:** August 03, 2006, 07:37:58 pm »

Thanks. I'll see what happens this weekend.

Alkie · « **Reply #23 on:** August 03, 2006, 09:28:07 pm »

FSN-Arizona IS also doing an HD broadcast of tomorrow's game, so we may be fucked.

Arky Vaughan · « **Reply #25 on:** August 05, 2006, 12:09:00 pm »

It showed up crystal clear on DirecTV Channel 96 Friday night, with the Astros broadcast.

Alkie · « **Reply #26 on:** August 05, 2006, 12:35:45 pm »

Uhhhhhhh.

No.

I checked ch 96 about a dozen times during the game and had a black screen (CHANNEL NOT AVAILABLE).

The Yankee game, of course, on 95 was crystal clear.

Alkie · « **Reply #28 on:** August 05, 2006, 01:18:24 pm »

The important thing is I was fucked again.

What's weird is the Astros game wasn't even listed on the guide for that channel. Just NOT AVAILABLE.

Alkie · « **Reply #30 on:** August 05, 2006, 09:06:54 pm »

For what it's worth, for everyone else with DirecTV, it appears as though our game is Channel 95 tonight. Even I have that on my guide.

Arky Vaughan · « **Reply #32 on:** August 06, 2006, 01:54:55 am »

By the way, the online schedule at DirecTV.com is listing the Astros in HD on 95 Sunday afternoon.

Alkie · « **Reply #33 on:** August 06, 2006, 12:33:57 pm »

Excellent.

Yeah, last night's game came in no problemo on 95.

CJM · « **Reply #34 on:** August 06, 2006, 12:46:47 pm »

Does it say if it's a FSN-Houston production? Maybe Time Warner will carry it too, I'm spoiled after the first two games of the series being wins and in HD.

Alkie · « **Reply #35 on:** August 06, 2006, 12:48:01 pm »

Anyone know what our record in HD is?

Alkie · « **Reply #39 on:** August 07, 2006, 12:18:37 am »

Nope. Mine was blacked out too.