NOvus: Global HD Vancouver Added

hdtvvan · 2008-06-04, 10:52 AM

Global HD Vancouver was recently added, channel 172, although I could tune to the channel last night and the night before I could not get audio or video.

Novus Cust Care · 2008-06-04, 03:24 PM

Global HD (CHAND) Ch172 was added to our guide June 2, however Global has been experiencing stability problems from their end. They are presently waiting for a part to rectify the problem. As soon as they repair their feed you will be able to tune to that channel. Hopefully it will be available shortly.

hdtvvan · 2008-06-10, 02:07 PM

Looks like Global Vancouver (172) is working now.

G Deezy · 2008-08-12, 05:01 PM

I have just plain old enhanced cable with the coax from the wall going straight to my 1080p TV (Lame, I know, I'm waiting for my HD PVR) and when i tune into channel 112-2, I get Global HD. How is this possible? The shows are in widescreen 1080i and HD picture quality.

dbarron · 2008-08-13, 03:18 PM

Because your cable company has put Global-HD on channel 112.2, at least temporarily and maybe just for testing, and your TV has a QAM tuner that can pick it up. It may disappear at any time, though.

If you are curious you can try connecting an antenna to your TV and see if you are able to pick up CBC-HD on channel 58.1, CTV-HD on channel 33.1, and Global-HD on channel 22.2. They are broadcast free over the air from a tower on Mount Seymour. No cable company or box required. You might have to switch from "Cable" to "Antenna" in your TV settings for this to work.

2008-06-04, 10:52 AM	#1
hdtvvan Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Vancouver Posts: 312	NOvus: Global HD Vancouver Added Global HD Vancouver was recently added, channel 172, although I could tune to the channel last night and the night before I could not get audio or video.

2008-08-13, 03:18 PM	#5
dbarron Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Vancouver Posts: 370	Because your cable company has put Global-HD on channel 112.2, at least temporarily and maybe just for testing, and your TV has a QAM tuner that can pick it up. It may disappear at any time, though. If you are curious you can try connecting an antenna to your TV and see if you are able to pick up CBC-HD on channel 58.1, CTV-HD on channel 33.1, and Global-HD on channel 22.2. They are broadcast free over the air from a tower on Mount Seymour. No cable company or box required. You might have to switch from "Cable" to "Antenna" in your TV settings for this to work. Last edited by dbarron; 2008-08-13 at 03:19 PM. Reason: add more info

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2008-06-04, 03:24 PM	#2
Novus Cust Care Rookie Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 7	Global HD (CHAND) Ch172 was added to our guide June 2, however Global has been experiencing stability problems from their end. They are presently waiting for a part to rectify the problem. As soon as they repair their feed you will be able to tune to that channel. Hopefully it will be available shortly.

2008-06-10, 02:07 PM	#3
hdtvvan Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Vancouver Posts: 312	Looks like Global Vancouver (172) is working now.

2008-08-12, 05:01 PM	#4
G Deezy Rookie Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 1	I have just plain old enhanced cable with the coax from the wall going straight to my 1080p TV (Lame, I know, I'm waiting for my HD PVR) and when i tune into channel 112-2, I get Global HD. How is this possible? The shows are in widescreen 1080i and HD picture quality.