When is KBTX going to release there tiny little broadcast in HD to Direct TV viewers. I never watch channel 3 because I have Direct tv and KBTX will not release their HD broadcast to direct tv. It's funny their parent station KWTX out of Waco is broadcast in HD on Direct TV

hey rook, it may not be up to KBTX. They may be transmitting on a sat(thru DTV) that does not transmit hd signals.

You may want to email KBTX and just ask them what their plan is, vs coming on an internet board to mouth off...

Been there done that actually did one better AllStar I called them spoke to the GM got lied to.

So go back to your job at KBTX tomorrow and see if you can get an answer to my question

Sorry n00b, I don't work there.

In all seriousness, have you thought about hooking an OTA antenna up to your DTV receiver? Several posters on here have done that.

Used to work there...it was part of the deal to get KBTX onto the bird. Back then, the "local" CBS was KWTX. Right now there isn't a KBTX feed on Dish Network partly because of that. The HD feeds take more bandwidth and DirecTV would rather use that for another channel instead of something that you can get in HD on KWTX.

Just my two cents.

I'm curious. What was the fabrication by the GM?

I get KBTX-HD with my antenna and DirecTV. This might be a problem for folks with the HR21 which does not have an OTA connection. The older HR20 still has an OTA connection. You can buy an add-on for the HR21 that does allow it though.

This entire TV market is messed up. For some reason we (Bryan / College Station) were lumped in with Waco / Temple / Killeen when the markets were developed. It'd be great if we could split, but I don't think we have enough stand-alone networks to support that.

shaqs daddy: Mike Wright has a high degree of integrity, I doubt he lied to you. If you're going to accuse the man of that, please do spell out your side (try something with logic that's well written, using commas and whatnot). Going on the internet to snipe at someone like Mike Wright is pathetic. [the Christmas spirit is taking hold of me and making me remove the negative wording!]

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They need to take down the website pop-ups (or pop-unders).

Talk about unprofessional.

Is the station really doing so poorly that they have to stoop to that level?

I actually like KBTX, I grew up in the area so it's always been on our TV for the news, etc.....But with that said, why does B/CS get screwed the way they do when it comes to local stations? Why do we get Waco stations instead of Houston? It would be fine if the Fox and ABC feeds (at least for SD) weren't complete crap. I'm surprised ABC and Fox allow our local ABC and Fox stations to put out the kind of picture that they do.

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They need to take down the website pop-ups (or pop-unders).

Talk about unprofessional.

Is the station really doing so poorly that they have to stoop to that level?

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So I guess weather.com and espn.com are also unprofessional?

You get pop-ups on espn?

I dont use weather.com but i just went there and didnt get a pop-up.

Maybe you should check your computer for trojans and such.

thats what she said

-michael scott

I don't know who made this decision (KBTX, KWTX, or CBS) but the fact that KBTX is showing skiing in Texas on a Sunday rather than any of a number of good NFL games is bizarre and aggravating.

Houston CBS did the same thing, I don't know if ANY CBS had NFL Games on at that time....I blame that on the NFL....pro sports leagues have some of the worst rules about who can see what games...

dp


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I'd make an oppositional report on what slow g said, but someone who works for TX AGS told my boss who I was and he asked me not to post on here anymore. (Can I get a refund??)

I don't doubt for one minute that the op got lied to. That is what people in sales do. Spin and lie.

So there you have it. My last post.


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After receiving notice of this discussion, as with other issues that come up, here’s a response perhaps clear the air a little. One by one – here goes:

Shaq – I see your account was just created, 3 of your 5 posts were about KBTX. In a way, I’m honored we were first concern! Our “tiny little broadcast” has been available to DirectTV viewers since we first started in Hi-Def in 2003. This is a DirecTV decision, not a KBTX decision. Only one station in the Waco-Temple-Bryan market was added in Hi-Def. DirecTV chose KWTX because the largest concentration of potential DirecTV customers was in Waco-Temple-Killeen. DirecTV bandwidth availability might have been a factor. It was strictly a business decision. At anytime, however, they can have it. We’ve released it. As for our “tiny signal,” please explain so I can address that. The new digital transmitter, however, goes on-air before mid-February and is the maximum allowed.

If you really did speak to me, the response on DirecTV HD carriage hasn’t changed in years. I can assure you – we are in the business of giving out accurate information about receiving KBTX. While I don’t recall receiving any questions about this particular issue recently, please clarify how you were “lied to.” Hopefully, this clears your concern about HD on Direct.

Jrod is right. ANTENNA is the best way to receive a great HD signal, especially when the new transmitter fires up. Suddenlink offers a really good signal for KBTX-HD as well.

Pooh: KBTX goes on Dish Network by mid-February. Same deal – bandwidth limitations with Dish will prohibit KBTX HD programming, but CBS-HD will be available with KWTX. Again, go antenna for KBTX HD programming. You will be shocked at how much better the picture quality is.

Dave 99: You are right! It is a messed up market! Reasons too lengthy to get into, but many factors prohibit a split from Waco. Overall, it wouldn’t be good for anyone.

Ryn: RE-pop-ups. I don’t doubt some people have this problem. Personally, I don’t. We don’t locally sell ANY pop-ups on KBTX.com. Corporate has a few deals, once every 29-times a person comes to kbtx.com. If you are experiencing a large number, look at a pop-up blocker. Those irritate me as well. With you on that one.

Hugtrees: I’m with you on skiing airing on a Sunday. It is an NFL decision. We air what the NFL and CBS have scheduled.

Krunk: Really? Spin and lie? KBTX is an open book to these and any other issues and I’m a phone call away. The satellite issue been a passion of mine for over 5-years. Being factual with information on satellite and with details on issues like the pending digital transition is critical to our continued growth.

Please know that with all things, KBTX is an open book – you have questions? Call me directly: 979-595-1501. Better yet – the invite is always there to stop by and see all of our documents related to satellite carriage, information about the new transmitter. E-mail works: wright@kbtx.com. We learn from criticism and welcome it. We deserve it at times! Just ask before assuming. We’re right here. Shaq – look forward to speaking with you today! Happy holidays to all on mybcs and TexAgs. Here’s to 2009!
Mike Wright
General Manager
KBTX Media

Mike,

Thanks for coming on the board to address these issues.

All of that is false, Mike. The posters here said so.

Don't mess with Mike or KBTx!