mre29 1519 Posted December 12, 2016 Share Posted December 12, 2016 Oh, right. I forgot about that -- probably because I was at a New Year's Eve party where we watched the Times Square ball drop via an online stream. There's a pretty good chance I'll be home this year and able to watch WBTS's coverage. Actually, that brings up a question: The NBC affiliation officially switches to WBTS at midnight, right? How is that going to affect the network's New Year's Eve special? Will the special actually start on WHDH and end on WBTS? Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15356-wbts-home-of-nbc-boston/page/12/#findComment-163723 Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewsMaster 226 Posted December 12, 2016 Share Posted December 12, 2016 Oh, right. I forgot about that -- probably because I was at a New Year's Eve party where we watched the Times Square ball drop via an online stream. There's a pretty good chance I'll be home this year and able to watch WBTS's coverage. Actually, that brings up a question: The NBC affiliation officially switches to WBTS at midnight, right? How is that going to affect the network's New Year's Eve special? Will the special actually start on WHDH and end on WBTS? A: I'm not sure of the exact time of the switch, and B: I think the NBC NYE special will be on WHDH even after midnight since WBTS has FNB, regardless of the time of the switch. I'll be back in NH for NYE so I'll probably be watching WBTS then. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15356-wbts-home-of-nbc-boston/page/12/#findComment-163726 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GroupWBZ 73 Posted December 12, 2016 Share Posted December 12, 2016 Well, it looks like official channel numbers are just about filled out: http://www.nbcboston.com/contact-us/tv-listings/boston-channel-finder-400035841.html Only oddball-ish one is Verizon at 16/516. But not outrageous I guess. Only one left in Greater Boston to not report is RCN. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15356-wbts-home-of-nbc-boston/page/12/#findComment-163733 Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrabbleship 429 Posted December 12, 2016 Share Posted December 12, 2016 Well, it looks like official channel numbers are just about filled out: http://www.nbcboston.com/contact-us/tv-listings/boston-channel-finder-400035841.html Only oddball-ish one is Verizon at 16/516. But not outrageous I guess. Only one left in Greater Boston to not report is RCN. Verizon will actually be moving to 10 in mid-January. This leaves the only holes being the Spectrum systems, Metrocast in central NH (which gets WCSH as it is), a couple small systems in NH, and the municipal systems in Norwood and Shrewsbury and the latter has played fast and loose with channels before. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15356-wbts-home-of-nbc-boston/page/12/#findComment-163736 Share on other sites More sharing options...
onthesea 292 Posted December 12, 2016 Share Posted December 12, 2016 Previously, it was mentioned that if some viewers couldn't watch WBTS over-the-air, they could watch WJAR in Providence. Has this station enough power to serve southeastern Massachusetts? Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15356-wbts-home-of-nbc-boston/page/12/#findComment-163737 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GroupWBZ 73 Posted December 12, 2016 Share Posted December 12, 2016 Previously, it was mentioned that if some viewers couldn't watch WBTS over-the-air, they could watch WJAR in Providence. Has this station enough power to serve southeastern Massachusetts? http://www.tvfool.com/?option=com_wrapper&Itemid=80&q=call%3dwjar I would say yes. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15356-wbts-home-of-nbc-boston/page/12/#findComment-163739 Share on other sites More sharing options...
onthesea 292 Posted December 12, 2016 Share Posted December 12, 2016 Wow, it's a very good signal. It looks that easily reaches Boston. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15356-wbts-home-of-nbc-boston/page/12/#findComment-163741 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darius22 122 Posted December 12, 2016 Share Posted December 12, 2016 Wouldn't they need a roof antenna? because sometimes getting signals inside can be a pain because they don't get as much strong signals outdoor antennas do. especially those tall ones from back in the day otherwise a majority of people that watch NBC usually use Directv unless WJAR can share with boston as their official station when using cable or satellite. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15356-wbts-home-of-nbc-boston/page/12/#findComment-163742 Share on other sites More sharing options...
onthesea 292 Posted December 12, 2016 Share Posted December 12, 2016 Wouldn't they need a roof antenna? because sometimes getting signals inside can be a pain because they don't get as much strong signals outdoor antennas do. especially those tall ones from back in the day otherwise a majority of people that watch NBC usually use Directv unless WJAR can share with boston as their official station when using cable or satellite. Probably they will need a rooftop antenna. The distance between Boston and Providence is short (almost 50 miles), but not enough to receive signals with an indoor antenna. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15356-wbts-home-of-nbc-boston/page/12/#findComment-163744 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BostonBandit 5 Posted December 12, 2016 Share Posted December 12, 2016 Oh, right. I forgot about that -- probably because I was at a New Year's Eve party where we watched the Times Square ball drop via an online stream. There's a pretty good chance I'll be home this year and able to watch WBTS's coverage. Actually, that brings up a question: The NBC affiliation officially switches to WBTS at midnight, right? How is that going to affect the network's New Year's Eve special? Will the special actually start on WHDH and end on WBTS? The switchover happens at 3am. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15356-wbts-home-of-nbc-boston/page/12/#findComment-163745 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eat News 4745 Posted December 12, 2016 Share Posted December 12, 2016 A: I'm not sure of the exact time of the switch, and B: I think the NBC NYE special will be on WHDH even after midnight since WBTS has FNB, regardless of the time of the switch. I'll be back in NH for NYE so I'll probably be watching WBTS then. No big "Throw the switch" special??? No "Light the Peacock"? Dang sad. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15356-wbts-home-of-nbc-boston/page/12/#findComment-163749 Share on other sites More sharing options...
elfuego35 90 Posted December 12, 2016 Share Posted December 12, 2016 Well, an update to the saga. TV Spy is reporting that NBC has reached an agreement with WMFP to act as a Translator for WBTS. Why didn't NBC do this to begin with? WMFP, provides the same coverage that WHDH does, and would have avoided some of the negative press that NBC had gotten. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15356-wbts-home-of-nbc-boston/page/12/#findComment-163751 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eat News 4745 Posted December 12, 2016 Share Posted December 12, 2016 Well, an update to the saga. TV Spy is reporting that NBC has reached an agreement with WMFP to act as a Translator for WBTS. Why didn't NBC do this to begin with? . Because it was probably plan C or Plan D, E...or even F. Just be amazed when it actually goes on-air....those first 72 hours should be priceless. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15356-wbts-home-of-nbc-boston/page/12/#findComment-163752 Share on other sites More sharing options...
A3N 1002 Posted December 12, 2016 Share Posted December 12, 2016 You guys should check out the first comment on that TVSPY article. Don't know if it's our favorite TVNT troll or not...but LOL at the user name. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15356-wbts-home-of-nbc-boston/page/12/#findComment-163753 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mardek1995 200 Posted December 12, 2016 Share Posted December 12, 2016 Yet I trust TVSpy more than I do FTVLive, but that should've been posted earlier on that thread expressing my disdain for FTVLive (which is as much as donald trump has for the mainstream media in general). Not to mention that the TV industry is full of surprises and the situation with WBTS is one of them Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15356-wbts-home-of-nbc-boston/page/12/#findComment-163756 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Journalist 894 Posted December 12, 2016 Share Posted December 12, 2016 Because it was probably plan C or Plan D, E...or even F. At this point you'll be recalling NBC Artworks packages. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15356-wbts-home-of-nbc-boston/page/12/#findComment-163757 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eat News 4745 Posted December 12, 2016 Share Posted December 12, 2016 You all really got me wondering now... Why no giant "Welcome NBC" special ??? You will have a giant local captive audience to exploit the hell out of. I "get it" that NBC and Ed are not the best of Buds ,but get over it and have some fun. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15356-wbts-home-of-nbc-boston/page/12/#findComment-163761 Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevCor 344 Posted December 12, 2016 Share Posted December 12, 2016 You guys should check out the first comment on that TVSPY article. Don't know if it's our favorite TVNT troll or not...but LOL at the user name. Oh, that's him. Seen it a couple of different times over there. I laughed quite a few times. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15356-wbts-home-of-nbc-boston/page/12/#findComment-163762 Share on other sites More sharing options...
nathannah 2429 Posted December 12, 2016 Share Posted December 12, 2016 I think this will eventually all work out, but as-is, with three different signals, this entire setup is making WBMA's arrangement look pretty genius in comparison, and they have to cover "all" of their landmass unlike NBC Boston, which only transmits to birds and fish east of Boston but is coming off more complicated than I ever imagined. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15356-wbts-home-of-nbc-boston/page/12/#findComment-163766 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mvcg66b3r 100 Posted December 12, 2016 Share Posted December 12, 2016 Well, an update to the saga. TV Spy is reporting that NBC has reached an agreement with WMFP to act as a Translator for WBTS. Why didn't NBC do this to begin with? WMFP, provides the same coverage that WHDH does, and would have avoided some of the negative press that NBC had gotten. Which subchannel? And will it be in HD? http://www.broadcastingcable.com/news/local-tv/nbc-finds-short-term-fix-extend-boston-reach/161743 Also, this article gets WMFP's callsign wrong and says it's owned by a religious broadcaster. It's actually owned by NRJ TV and runs programming from Jimmy Swaggart's SonLife network. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15356-wbts-home-of-nbc-boston/page/12/#findComment-163772 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GroupWBZ 73 Posted December 12, 2016 Share Posted December 12, 2016 Well, an update to the saga. TV Spy is reporting that NBC has reached an agreement with WMFP to act as a Translator for WBTS. Why didn't NBC do this to begin with? WMFP, provides the same coverage that WHDH does, and would have avoided some of the negative press that NBC had gotten. So the long-term plan, it sounds like, is that through this spectrum auction (which NBC insists is their cure-all) they acquire a full-power station, shift their license to that station, and it stays, presumably WBTS? All this because they didn't wanna pony up to Eddy A. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15356-wbts-home-of-nbc-boston/page/12/#findComment-163774 Share on other sites More sharing options...
channel2 979 Posted December 12, 2016 Share Posted December 12, 2016 Why couldn't they just buy WMFP and shift its PSIP? Edit: Oh, that's apparently the plan after all? Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15356-wbts-home-of-nbc-boston/page/12/#findComment-163775 Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewEnglandOne 17 Posted December 12, 2016 Share Posted December 12, 2016 Which subchannel? And will it be in HD? http://www.broadcastingcable.com/news/local-tv/nbc-finds-short-term-fix-extend-boston-reach/161743 Also, this article gets WMFP's callsign wrong and says it's owned by a religious broadcaster. It's actually owned by NRJ TV and runs programming from Jimmy Swaggart's SonLife network. NBC Boston will be mapped on channel 60.5 through WMFP, and will broadcast in high definition. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15356-wbts-home-of-nbc-boston/page/12/#findComment-163777 Share on other sites More sharing options...
NEOMatrix 1299 Posted December 12, 2016 Share Posted December 12, 2016 Well, an update to the saga. TV Spy is reporting that NBC has reached an agreement with WMFP to act as a Translator for WBTS. Why didn't NBC do this to begin with? WMFP, provides the same coverage that WHDH does, and would have avoided some of the negative press that NBC had gotten. Because, Comcast. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15356-wbts-home-of-nbc-boston/page/12/#findComment-163779 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mvcg66b3r 100 Posted December 12, 2016 Share Posted December 12, 2016 NBC Boston will be mapped on channel 60.5 through WMFP... It's 62.5. WNEU's PSIP is 60. ...and will broadcast in high definition. 1080i or 720p? Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15356-wbts-home-of-nbc-boston/page/12/#findComment-163780 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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