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Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by DanHiggsBeard, Aug 4, 2004.

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  1. DanHiggsBeard

    DanHiggsBeard Member

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    The Rockets Network, or Hey Tim

    I haven't heard any news on the Rockets/Astros network in about a year. Is this still happening?

    If so, will at least the home games be broadcast in high definition?

    I'm considering purchasing a HD setup and this could go a long way in persuading me.
     
    #1 DanHiggsBeard, Aug 4, 2004
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    ABC didn't start broadcasting their NBA games in Hi-Def until the finals. The difference was amazing:eek:
     
    #2 sabirk, Aug 4, 2004
  3. Agent86

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    The one game vs the bucks that was on the HD channel was blacked out :mad: :mad:
     
    #3 Agent86, Aug 4, 2004
  4. r-fan-since-81

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    Some games are on the NBATV HD channel viewed through Dish Network. I am sure they will air more HD games this season. I just subscribed to the HD pakage a few months ago. Come on November hurry up and get here, already. :mad:
     
    #4 r-fan-since-81, Aug 4, 2004
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    Heck, I'd settle for October at this point.
     
    #5 m_cable, Aug 4, 2004
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    "AMEN "
     
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    If I remember correctly, Fox is suing both the Rockets and Astros because they feel like the Astros can't leave until 2009. I know that Fox started a legal challenge to the new network and a judge has to decide if the Astros can leave before things get off the ground.
     
    #7 dskillz, Aug 5, 2004
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    Correction -- the courts have already ruled that the Astros can leave their contract early. This happened a while back. Fox has stated that they most likely will appeal the ruling.

    In the meantime, both organizations are moving full speed ahead towards the launch of the network in Fall of '05, the start of the Rockets season after this coming one.

    Tim
     
    #8 Tim, Aug 5, 2004
  9. Master Baiter

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    Awesome news!! One question, will this new network be available outside of Houston??
     
    #9 Master Baiter, Aug 5, 2004
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    Tim

    Will the network broadcast in HD?
     
    #10 r-fan-since-81, Aug 5, 2004
  11. Jeff

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    I read in the paper that the Rockets are looking at other markets around Texas to distribute the channel - Corpus Christi was the one in the story, but I imagine places like San Antonio, Dallas, Austin, Beaumont, Laredo and others would be on the list.
     
    #11 Jeff, Aug 5, 2004
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    I hope it's available in Austin.

    Is the plan to show just road games? all games? all non-nationally televised games?

    Has any of that been decided?
     
    #12 dsnow23, Aug 5, 2004
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    The real question to us out-of-towners is, will the network be available to DirecTV and Dish Network owners?

    Tim, any idea about that? Thanks!
     
    #13 Deuce, Aug 5, 2004
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    Yeah what Duece said. I'm in Charlotte. I want it here on Dish Network.
     
    #14 Master Baiter, Aug 5, 2004
  15. DanHiggsBeard

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    great news, but can you a dress my original question about HD? Both stadiums/arenas are state of the art and I imagine have the facilities for HD broadcasts, and this could be a huge selling point for customers.
     
    #15 DanHiggsBeard, Aug 5, 2004
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    I've been waiting for 2 years to see the Rockets in HD. I thought it would happen when Channel 51 went live with their HD feed, but the games are still transmitted in standard definition, which is better than cable, but still not High Definition. The Mavs and Knicks have been broadcasting Hi Def games for a couple of years now, and its about time the Rockets step up....
     
    #16 glad_ken, Aug 5, 2004
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