stunnerstorm
join:2007-10-23
Walnutport, PA | reply to stunnerstorm
Re: Blue Ridge Cable - PA
BRC has added caller ID on your TV. You see who's calling if your watching tv. It's a nice feature....still rather have more HD channels. I guess I can't get too greedy. |
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jmoz2989
join:2008-02-01
Moscow, PA | reply to stunnerstorm
Blue Ridge is really hustling on HD additions. Adams Cable will have to hop to it soon I guess, since they may be losing customers to BRC in Honesdale. |
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wafen
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Maplewood MN
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said by stunnerstorm  :Add Lifetime HD on Ch.653 Lifetime Movie Channel HD on Ch. 654 and Hallmark Movie Channel HD on Ch. 664 ....if anyone really cares about those channels
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stunnerstorm
join:2007-10-23
Walnutport, PA | reply to stunnerstorm
Add Lifetime HD on Ch.653
Lifetime Movie Channel HD on Ch. 654
and Hallmark Movie Channel HD on Ch. 664
....if anyone really cares about those channels |
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stunnerstorm
join:2007-10-23
Walnutport, PA | reply to stunnerstorm
Now add MLB HD on ch.642 |
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cypherstream
Looking forward to the future of things.
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join:2004-12-02
Reading, PA
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I counted 48 HD channels. Quite a nice selection. Was just up in BRC territory this weekend. They are really good. Running a Starz/Encore promo for $5 a month for 6 months. Where I stayed has taken advantage of the deal. Only channels they don't get are TMC / TMCXtra. |
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cypherstream
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join:2004-12-02
Reading, PA
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I happened to get a better look at Blue Ridge line gear, and they are using C-COR 870 MHz equipment. I did write that review and I may of mistaken it for SA Gainmaker line gear, but no it's definitely C-Cor. Looks like C-Cor FlexMAX 900 series amplifiers and maybe NT25 nodes.
NT25 Node: 862 MHz Bandwidth
FlexMax900 Trunk and Bridger Amplifiers
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cypherstream
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join:2004-12-02
Reading, PA
clubs: | reply to stunnerstorm
I always liked playing the Texas Hold Em' poker with a bunch of other customers. Sometimes it seemed pretty popular. You would get in a room with as little as 3 people or as much as 8 people. I used to have some good games on there. |
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stunnerstorm
join:2007-10-23
Walnutport, PA | reply to cypherstream
Honestly, I've never played it so I'm not sure |
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cypherstream
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join:2004-12-02
Reading, PA
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Hey, I'm using Blue Ridge right now (not at home). What happend to Buzztime Games?
It's a yellow screen with music playing. It says:
Buzztime Games has stopped development and support of their service; therefore, we are no longer able to offer Buzztime Games. Passtime games is still available on channel 119.
We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for choosing Blue Ridge Communications.
When did that happen?
Here's the guide versions (SA3200):
ResApp Version: PASSPORT 5.1 build 011
OS Version: PowerTV 3.13.8s8 (1)
ResApp Date: Jun 27 2008
OS Date: Oct 5 2006
PowerKey 1.0.7.3-OS3.13.0.1-p
Switched Digital
CVCT: Uninit-Freq=0 pn=0x0 port=0 |
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stunnerstorm
join:2007-10-23
Walnutport, PA | reply to cypherstream
I believe FiOS is available in parts of South east PA only right now |
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cypherstream
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join:2004-12-02
Reading, PA
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I think the inlaws are going to get rid of Blue Ridge and go with the Verizon DSL/Phone/DirecTV package because it's a lot cheaper. They don't have FIOS anywhere in Northeast PA right? They said they are getting a Verizon TV bundle, I would have to imagine it's resold DirecTV in that area. |
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stunnerstorm
join:2007-10-23
Walnutport, PA | reply to stunnerstorm
Added Fox News HD on Ch. 623 today |
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Donkaroo
join:2000-07-02
Hawley, PA
1 edit | reply to cypherstream
I have Scientific Atlanta boxes cypher. I have 3 regular boxes, I think they're Explorer 3200? Then the main box is for HD/DVR, not sure of the model number off hand but I think its the 8300 HD/DVR. Both models seem to have updated to the new guide. One small tweak I wish they would have done is make the HD boxes have a wide screen guide. If I stretch the guide my HD channels get stretched too. Minor gripe though. :P |
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stunnerstorm
join:2007-10-23
Walnutport, PA | reply to cypherstream
Blue Ridge does use Aptiv digital...now Gemstar. I've noticed the changes with the guide as well. |
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cypherstream
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join:2004-12-02
Reading, PA
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What model cable box do you have Donkaroo?
Gemstar bought out Aptiv Digital, so they now have some small Gemstar touches like the TV Guide icon and the "One Moment Please" dialog. |
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Donkaroo
join:2000-07-02
Hawley, PA
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Well, I noticed all the new channels! I wasn't big on how they moved all the HD channels to channel 601 and up though. I also noticed it looks like the Guide is different now. There is a TV guide icon in the movie descriptions I never noticed before. Also when I hit Guide on my remote I now see a "One Moment Please" in the upper right hand corner for a split second. VOD seems to be a bit snappier so thats a plus. Not sure if the entire guide got reworked or if it was just a software tweak. Regardless, I couldn't be happier with all these new HD channels!  |
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Donkaroo
join:2000-07-02
Hawley, PA
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Wow! Thanks for that link stunnerstorm! I was shocked at the first batch of new HD channels and now another great surprise! Animal Planet, Science Channel, TLC, and Discovery are channels I've been hoping for awhile now.
I wish they would tweak the HD Plus package though. For what they charge it doesn't seem balanced. Maybe add some Voom type channels. The only reason I get it is for National Geographic. Once my promotion is up HD Plus is definitely getting the axe though.
I also hope they tweak their phone service. I just signed up to their triple play deal and moved from Vonage. I was shocked to learn you have to dial 1+area code for every number, even local calls. And not having any online account management was disappointing. Either way, I'll never go back to Vonage and their sneaky "disconnect fee". |
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jmoz2989
join:2008-02-01
Moscow, PA
·Adams CATV
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Well I sure hope this puts the pressure on other cable companies in the area. Adams Cable is up to 39 channels now, by next week BRC will be up to 48. Plus BRC hasn't done a rate increase yet and, most of the HD is bundled w/basic plus (with addition of the box). Adams does HD as a la carte, so they hiked the price on that this month. |
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stunnerstorm
join:2007-10-23
Walnutport, PA | reply to stunnerstorm
Update: The new HD Channel lineup launches Monday Sept. 15th |
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