Current news and happenings for the Tampa Bay area.

Current news and happenings for the Central Florida Area.

These are blogs that specifically deal with local TV in general.

Have something to say but no place to say it? Then say it right here.

Anything and Everything regarding the local stations. Questions about whats coming on in HD, or if you had broadcast anomalies during last night's TV.

Anything to do with receiving HD via antennas. Reports of reception around Tampa Bay can be posted here. Also, questions about required Antennae can be posted here.

Issues about HD from Bright House Networks. Post all issues about their Reception, DVR, Remotes, Cablecards, etc. here.

FiOS which stands for "Fiber Optic Service" is offered by Verizon. It utilizes FTTH or FTTP, Fiber To The Home or Premises. This is their Televison service.

Issues related to DirecTV and DISH Network. Discussion of new programming features, deals, pricing, etc.

Sub-Forums: DirecTV Disscussions, Dish Disscussions

For your Sports Programming Questions; Bucs, Bolts, Bulls and Rays in HD schedules, etc.

Where to find the best prices and deals on HD hardware.

Spot an open box STB somewhere (or any HD related goodie)? Let us know. Also, post your FOR SALE and WANTED issues here.

Have something to say but no place to say it? Then say it right here.

Anything and Everything regarding the local stations. Questions about whats coming on in HD, or if you had broadcast anomalies during last night's TV.

Anything to do with receiving HD via antennas. Reports of reception around Orlando (Central Florida) can be posted here. Also, questions about required Antennae can be posted here.

Issues about HD from Bright House Networks. Post all issues about their Reception, DVR, Remotes, Cablecards, etc. here.

Issues about HD from Comcast. Post all issues about their Reception, DVR, Remotes, Cablecards, etc. here.

Video is delivered over IP from the head end to the consumer's set-top box and uses H.264 (MPEG-4 AVC) encoding.

For your Sports Programming Questions; Bucs, Bolts, Magic and Rays in HD schedules, etc.

FiOS which stands for "Fiber Optic Service" is offered by Verizon. It utilizes FTTH or FTTP, Fiber To The Home or Premises. This is their Internet service.

A US Internet service provider (ISP) focused on providing service over DOCSIS-compatible cable modems. It is a division of Time Warner Inc.

Served primarily by VDSL from large fiber fed neighborhood boxes, known as VRADs.

AVS Forum - For the talk about HDTV hardware for reception. For OTA receivers, Sat receivers and HD Cable.

AVS Forum - For the talk about HDTV programming. Both DBS, OTA and HD Cable. This also includes legal issues pertaining to HDTV signals vs. HDTV programming and copyrights.

Comments about local programming plans, coverage problems, customer service issues, etc.