Hawks, Bulls, & Sox new channel is Chicago Sports Network (CHSN)

[x Tame Impala]

Just waiting for the day I can download a CHSN app on my tv and stream all of my local sports for a monthly fee.

 

[No Fun Shogun]

It's not a "nice gesture," it's damage control. They canned a perfectly functional channel and seemingly don't have a TV broadcast ready by the preseason. Clownshoes.

 

[cassac]

It's not a "nice gesture," it's damage control. They canned a perfectly functional channel and seemingly don't have a TV broadcast ready by the preseason. Clownshoes.

That is a take.

They didn’t can a perfectly functional channel. NBC is getting out of regional sports business. The contract with the teams and cable providers ended in the same year. NBC saw it as the perfect time to get out.

 

[No Fun Shogun]

And their replacement isn’t ready to go by the start of the preseason. They knew in advance and weren’t prepped in time.

 

[DisgruntledHawkFan]

They're charging nothing to watch this is definitely a step in the right direction I'll deal with a few stumbles.

 

[No Fun Shogun]

It’s certainly better than nothing, but watch it run as smoothly as HFBoards when a Canadian team makes a trade.

 

[IU Hawks fan]

It's not a "nice gesture," it's damage control. They canned a perfectly functional channel and seemingly don't have a TV broadcast ready by the preseason. Clownshoes.

For the 1000th time, NBC IS GETTING OUT OF THE BUSINESS. THEY HAD NO FUTURE DEAL.

 

[No Fun Shogun]

For the 1000th time, NBC IS GETTING OUT OF THE BUSINESS. THEY HAD NO FUTURE DEAL.

They’re getting out of business, but they’re not out of the business yet. There are other NBC regional sports channels that’ll be operating this season still in places like the Bay Area and Philadelphia, for instance. A shorter-term deal or buyout of NBC’s share could’ve been an option, or I don’t know having their broadcasting rights lined up in advance. These are multibillion dollar entities in the third largest media market in the United States, and we don’t even know the channel number(s) for sure (though replacing NBCSC is probably what’ll happen), if they’ll be on the same cable tier, what areas where it’ll be available, or specifics of what’ll be happening when multiple teams are playing simultaneously yet.

I don’t think it’s too much of an ask for these guys to have the wherewithal to be ready to be on TV by the time the Hawks start playing, even if only preseason.

 

[Pez68]

It always blows my mind how many people are willing to carry water for billionaires making terrible decisions.

 

[CallMeShaft]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1835466814282715236

Looks like it'll be channels 62.2 and 62.3 for antenna. Which at least answers the question of how many channels it'll be over the air. Was worried it'd be one channel and then potentially online only for the other.

Edit: From the official website

Q. What over-the-air channel is CHSN on and how do I find it?

A. After you have installed your digital antenna, you’ll need to scan for channels. Some people find they need to scan several times, depending on your location and antenna. In Chicagoland, CHSN will air on Channels 62.2 and 62.3. There are two channels to account for two of the teams playing simultaneously. Check out this website for more tips on getting started!

Q. Where can I watch CHSN?

A. In Chicago: 62.2 and 62.3, which will convert to HD and full time CHSN content beginning Oct. 1. Additional markets will be announced this week and in the days thereafter leading up to launch.

 

[ChiHawks10]

This entire thing is a clownshow.

 

[TLEH]

your isp still sees where you route your traffic brother. look up the 1993 communication assistance for law enforcement act. if it's got power and a data connection, under no circumstance should you trust it.

VPN's encrypt your data as soon as it leaves your machine. They cannot tell where you route your traffic UNLESS you also use their DNS servers which you shouldn't do. If you use their DNS servers then yes they could see what websites you visit.

 

[No Fun Shogun]

Next they're going to announce that they're a band, but are only releasing their debut album on cassette tapes.

 

[statswatcher]

VPN's encrypt your data as soon as it leaves your machine. They cannot tell where you route your traffic UNLESS you also use their DNS servers which you shouldn't do. If you use their DNS servers then yes they could see what websites you visit.

taze em's (probably facetious) post specified not using a vpn. even using a vpn, it was my understanding the isp can still see that you've connected to whatever vpn server, it just obscures where the traffic comes out on the other side. iirc using tor is similar.

 

[TLEH]

taze em's (probably facetious) post specified not using a vpn. even using a vpn, it was my understanding the isp can still see that you've connected to whatever vpn server, it just obscures where the traffic comes out on the other side. iirc using tor is similar.

Yeah they definitely can see you’re on a vpn.

 

[Fenway]

 

[Pez68]

taze em's (probably facetious) post specified not using a vpn. even using a vpn, it was my understanding the isp can still see that you've connected to whatever vpn server, it just obscures where the traffic comes out on the other side. iirc using tor is similar.

They know you're on a VPN. Nothing past that.

 

[Crow]

Ugh I have to buy an antenna? And I’m going to have to watch commercials again aren’t I?

 

[bwana63]

Ugh I have to buy an antenna? And I’m going to have to watch commercials again aren’t I?

the mute button is your friend. good opportunity to surf

 

[Pez68]

Any news on what channel it will be on Xfinity? lol

 

[CallMeShaft]

Ugh I have to buy an antenna? And I’m going to have to watch commercials again aren’t I?

Depends on who you have as a TV provider. The only one who seems to be locked in, contract wise, so far is Directv/ATT. They're likely trying to drum up contracts with Comcast, Youtube TV, and Hulu+ Live TV ( and whoever else) right now. But they are cutting things very close; 2 weeks from tomorrow to be precise.

 

[bwana63]

Chicago Sports Network announces over-the-air carriage agreement with WJYS subchannels

The new home of the White Sox, Bulls and Blackhawks will be available in high definition on Channels 62.2 and 62.3 when the network launches Oct 1.

chicago.suntimes.com

 

[Pez68]

Depends on who you have as a TV provider. The only one who seems to be locked in, contract wise, so far is Directv/ATT. They're likely trying to drum up contracts with Comcast, Youtube TV, and Hulu+ Live TV ( and whoever else) right now. But they are cutting things very close; 2 weeks from tomorrow to be precise.

The fact that this wasn't done six months ago is absurd.

 

[ChiHawks10]

The fact that this wasn't done six months ago is absurd.

The NHL season is going to start with a ton of people unable to tune in, outside of buying a f***ing antenna...

 

[Pez68]

The NHL season is going to start with a ton of people unable to tune in, outside of buying a f***ing antenna...

Yeah, I'm not buying a f***ing antenna because of their incompetence. Do these f***ing imbeciles realize how many bars/households just aren't going to watch the Blackhawks to start the season? Bars, especially. This is what happens when you partner up with Jerry f***ing Reinsdorf. Everything that man touches turns to dogshit.