tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1862412146124715467.post86790054258129690..comments2023-04-16T05:10:53.300-04:00Comments on PHILLYmediaWATCH: Use of Digital FeedsUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1862412146124715467.post-66619270454943409492009-04-28T10:56:00.000-04:002009-04-28T10:56:00.000-04:00WPSG "CW Philly 57" does not have any di...WPSG "CW Philly 57" does not have any digital sub-channel. It is CBS O&O and appears at present, all CBS O&O are mandated not to have any digital sub-channel for fear of potential signal degradation until the switchover is placed into full effect. The digital subchannels you mentioned belong to the ION/PAX affiliate, WPPX 61, insterad. <br /><br />WPHL 17 does have "This TV" on their 17.2 subchannel which appears to be a full day's schedule of B-grade and retro movies from mainly the 50s, 60s, and 70s. <br /><br />But I agree, the potential for alternative programming on the subchannels is greatly underwhelming at present. I will admit, though, WPVI's 6.2 is now broadcasting in 16:9 720p format now and airing some interesting lifestyle/health programming bits geared for the older adults every now and again. I think the various repeats of home-brewed programming and such are starting to get phased out. I also noticed there's no standard-def simulcast of Action News on 6.2 anymore.Jefferson Enghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09031622794009936127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1862412146124715467.post-41588843997674150102009-04-21T11:11:00.000-04:002009-04-21T11:11:00.000-04:00I agree with you that this is technology is in its...I agree with you that this is technology is in its infancy and hope stations take advantage! Here in Chicago (I'm a Philly transplant) the CBS station WSBT TV has their "2" channel and air programs like Matlock, Cops, Hawaii Five-O, Access Hollywood and Frazer. Thanks for the post.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1862412146124715467.post-8785833464828420502009-04-20T13:53:00.000-04:002009-04-20T13:53:00.000-04:00This is very interesting. I too would like to see ...This is very interesting. I too would like to see stations do this and use their access for more programming! WOULDN'T IT BE GREAT IF PVI CONTINUED THEIR EARLY NEWS PAST 7?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com