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

[Pez68]

What were games broadcasted in when the Hawks were playing playoff games on Versus Network back in 2010? I wonder.

Pre-HD hockey is rough

Technically the channels ARE HD. But a 30hz broadcast for sports is just absurd. The fact that one of the channels is going to be 30hz tells me they have absolutely no idea what they are doing. Sports are pretty much unwatchable at 30hz. Even baseball and basketball.

 

[Crow]

Technically the channels ARE HD. But a 30hz broadcast for sports is just absurd. The fact that one of the channels is going to be 30hz tells me they have absolutely no idea what they are doing. Sports are pretty much unwatchable at 30hz. Even baseball and basketball.

Wtf. That sucks.

 

[ChiHawks10]

This continues to be one of the biggest jokes/shitshows in sports broadcasting history, IMO. If I'm the Wirtz/Hawks, I'm having my lawyers figure out any possible way to get out of this deal with Reinsdorf. They've hooked their wagon up to a horse with 2 legs.

 

[Pez68]

Wtf. That sucks.

I mean, this is the exact type of thing all of us were afraid of when this was announced. Again, everything Reinsdorf touches turns to shit. I am not sure why anyone thought this would be different.

 

[ChiHawks10]

62.2 is in 1080i at 30hz
62.3 is in 720p at 60hz

.......

This is actually comically f***ing bad. Where is @IU Hawks fan to continue defending this shitshow that Reinsdorf has dragged the Hawks into?

I think I'm just going to return the antenna when it gets here. I'm not trying to watch hockey on a 30hz broadcast.

 

[Crow]

So would a direct tv feed be any better than the 720p 60 hz or is that out of the question due to the source? I was under the impression that, at least at one time in the past, OTA channels had a higher definition and refresh rate than cable.

 

[ChiHawks10]

So would a direct tv feed be any better than the 720p 60 hz or is that out of the question due to the source? I was under the impression that, at least at one time in the past, OTA channels had a higher definition and refresh rate than cable.

All cable broadcasts are 60hz, I believe. Cable companies don't broadcast any channels at a lower refresh rate that I'm aware of. If you have a 120hz TV, the TV builds a set of pixels to fill between the broadcast images.

 

[Pez68]

So would a direct tv feed be any better than the 720p 60 hz or is that out of the question due to the source? I was under the impression that, at least at one time in the past, OTA channels had a higher definition and refresh rate than cable.

I believe your DirecTV feed should be fine. I can't imagine they would ever broadcast a 30hz signal in this day and age. You can let us know tonight.

 

[MarotteMarauder]

I will NOT get an antenna for Hawks games. I didn't even invest the time to watch full games last year. I will listen on the radio when convenient and will watch the youtube extended highlights.

 

[BHawk21]

I will NOT get an antenna for Hawks games. I didn't even invest the time to watch full games last year. I will listen on the radio when convenient and will watch the youtube extended highlights.

I will not either just out of spite. It doesnt hurt anyone but myself but screw it.

 

[bwanajamba]

Yeah, that's the one thing I wish ESPN+ had.

ESPN+ does have VODs for every game next day, IIRC even for national broadcasts that they don't carry live

 

[CallMeShaft]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1841210028889391307

HF Hawks' favorite beat writer (Laz) lives somewhere in Lake County Indiana and is struggling to get these channels over the air. This shit is an absolute joke.

 

[Fortyfives]

lol

 

[WarriorofTime]

Man screw everyone involved in this decision so much

 

[TLEH]

They really f***ed this whole thing. Day late and a dollar short.

In 2024, if you are launching a network without an app, you need to re-think whatever the f*** you're doing.

1) Come up with Network idea
2) Come up with leadership committee
3) Hire a PM and outsource a bunch of devs to immediately start building an app.

 

[Blackhawkswincup]

If you have channel Hawks pre-game stuff is now on (First programing of channel began at 5pm)

And it looks so cheap

Remember when CLTV had sports page or whatever it was back in 90's with guys sitting in cheap chairs in front of a cheap background

That is level of production we got here

Major downgrade from NBC Sports Chicago studio

 

[Fenway]

 

[Blackhawkswincup]

The studio

https://x.com/i/web/status/1841228344488313072

They move a desk in and out of frame when needed

https://x.com/i/web/status/1841237188274487530

Chairs and desk look cheap as f*** (And chairs uncomfortable)

 

[GIADF]

The studio

https://x.com/i/web/status/1841228344488313072

They move a desk in and out of frame when needed

https://x.com/i/web/status/1841237188274487530

Chairs and desk look cheap as f*** (And chairs uncomfortable)

Hilariously pathetic.

 

[CallMeShaft]

CHSN is available on the following over-the-air channels. Simply install your digital antenna, scan for channels, and tune in to the channel closest to your home.

• Chicago, IL: WJYS, 62.2 and 62.3
• Rockford, IL: WSLN, 19.3 and 19.4
• South Bend, IN: WNDU, 16.2 and 16.4
• Milwaukee, WI: (Channel Number Coming Soon)
• Grand Rapids, MI: (Channel Number Coming Soon)
• Des Moines, IA: (Channel Number Coming Soon)
• Champaign/Springfield, IL: (Channel Number Coming Soon)
• Paducah, KY: (Channel Number Coming Soon)
• Cedar Rapids/Davenport, IA: (Channel Number Coming Soon)
• Peoria, IL: WHOI, (Channel Number Coming Soon)
• Sioux City, IA: KMEG, (Channel Number Coming Soon)
• Quincy, IL: WTJR, (Channel Number Coming Soon)
• Indianapolis, IN: (Channel Number Coming Soon)

Might be worth checking out some of these other channel numbers if you aren't getting good reception on 62.2/62.3.

 

[Fenway]

LIVE from our new United Center studios

 

[Wally1112pac]

I feel for all the locals that have to put up with this backwards thinking.

Get an antenna to watch tv in 2024? I wouldn't do that if they paid me.

Luckily I can find the games on my computer. All I have to do is pay my internet bill every month.

 

[Pez68]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1841210028889391307

HF Hawks' favorite beat writer (Laz) lives somewhere in Lake County Indiana and is struggling to get these channels over the air. This shit is an absolute joke.

Did he think he was going to get a reliable signal out there? Lol