Why Isn't KSN on the Bandwagon?

[Bubba]

Why is it that of all the local networks, KSN is the only one that doesn't have High Definition service in SW Kansas? I emailed the General Manager through the KSN website about this a couple of weeks ago and have yet to receive an answer.

Now with the Winter Olympics coming up in February and only available on NBC. We in SW Kansas will not be able to watch them in HD.

I just had to say something, don't know how many others have HD TV's or HD service.

[Made in the USA]

Still have black and white with rabbit ears. Can't afford these "new fangled" things!!

[Demon '84]

I did the exact same thing... in fact, about a year ago, I called KSN in Wichita. They said it was a corporate decision from their parent company in Indianapolis. I called them but never did get an answer.

Now, with all the other networks working out agreements with Cox, KSN's attitude in not getting one seems even more absurd. Even UPN is available in HD!

We watch very little NBC programming because it's not available in hi-def, but we are big Olympics fans, and the prospect of watching KSNG's crappy signal isn't too appealing. Universal HD, which is on Cox, will be carrying Hi-Def Olympic programming, but the premier events will be on NBC.

I sent my latest e-mail Friday... I'll let you know if I hear anything. We need to keep making noise.

Originally Posted by Bubba

Why is it that of all the local networks, KSN is the only one that doesn't have High Definition service in SW Kansas? I emailed the General Manager through the KSN website about this a couple of weeks ago and have yet to receive an answer.

Now with the Winter Olympics coming up in February and only available on NBC. We in SW Kansas will not be able to watch them in HD.

[Bubba]

Originally Posted by Demon '84

I did the exact same thing... in fact, about a year ago, I called KSN in Wichita. They said it was a corporate decision from their parent company in Indianapolis. I called them but never did get an answer.

Now, with all the other networks working out agreements with Cox, KSN's attitude in not getting one seems even more absurd. Even UPN is available in HD!

We watch very little NBC programming because it's not available in hi-def, but we are big Olympics fans, and the prospect of watching KSNG's crappy signal isn't too appealing. Universal HD, which is on Cox, will be carrying Hi-Def Olympic programming, but the premier events will be on NBC.

I sent my latest e-mail Friday... I'll let you know if I hear anything. We need to keep making noise.

It's pretty sad that KUPK (ABC) and KBSD (CBS) both are HD capable, even KSAS (FOX) is already on board. I admit that I don't watch near the programming on NBC as I once did, ABC and CBS have better programming and shows in HD that are much more enjoyable to watch. Makes you wonder, maybe they have better programming because more people are watching their HD programs? More viewers means more revenue. I find myself watching old Law & Order SVU and such on Universal HD just because it's HD than watching current programming on NBC. It is sad that we don't have NBC in HDTV locally as there are still a few good shows on NBC that I would like to see in HD. E-Ring and ER come to mind first. It's too bad ABC or CBS couldn't have the Olympics, then we could be treated to HD programming.

[K C Muffin]

That's too bad. Good for you for makin' noise about it. Well, then, I have an invitation open to anybody wanting to watch Olympics on HDTV. We have it here. Course it's a 6-hour trip...........but, what the hell. I'll spring for popcorn and soda. Even beer. See ya all!

[Made in the USA]

Did I hear someone mention, FREE BEER!!! KCM, you should know better!


I just heard an ad on the radio, advertising a bus trip to KC to watch the Olympics, and they are serving FREE BEER!!!

[K C Muffin]

no way. Sounds like a party, then! Somebunny needs to bring some chips and somebunny else the BBQ!

[Made in the USA]

We could handle that!!
How about the SuperBowl?? Party, Party!!??

I'll bet we could pick up alot of Road Kill between DC and KC! Probably cook it on the engine on the way up. I'll call Uncle Red Green for some recipes!!

[K C Muffin]

superbowl?? Isn't that like next week? I have honestly no interest in it this year except the party part. Sounds like a deal. Except the roadkill part. I'm not partial to roadkill......has to be from Gates or KC Masterpiece. Remember, I don't cook.

[Highwayman]

Free Beer!!!