Slattery Posted November 24, 2010 Share Posted November 24, 2010 I can't believe we only get to see the ashes in SD in 2010. Unfuc*ing believable.....GEM HD you keep showing those black and white movies and SD sitcoms........ what a joke digital tv is in this country..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lizclinton Posted November 24, 2010 Share Posted November 24, 2010 The sooner the government stops propping up FTA the better then we can see all cricket on Foxtel with real HD picture quality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slattery Posted November 24, 2010 Share Posted November 24, 2010 Ok the coverage has started on 9 digital SD only. What are the transmision rates? Audio/Video etc? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bakshi43 Posted November 24, 2010 Share Posted November 24, 2010 I haven't been logged in for a while but with the Ashes starting today, I felt I had to comment. Dear Channel Nine, You are an ABSOLUTE DISGRACE showing the Ashes, in 2010, in the crappiest SD picture on your SD channel while on your HD channel you show an upscaled 4X3 episode of Friends. Your channel does not deserve to have the FTA broadcast rights to this sporting event. I will be making my feelings known to the Office of the Broadcasting Minister and to Cricket Australia also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSmith Posted November 24, 2010 Share Posted November 24, 2010 I haven't been logged in for a while but with the Ashes starting today, I felt I had to comment.Dear Channel Nine, You are an ABSOLUTE DISGRACE showing the Ashes, in 2010, in the crappiest SD picture on your SD channel while on your HD channel you show an upscaled 4X3 episode of Friends. Your channel does not deserve to have the FTA broadcast rights to this sporting event. I will be making my feelings known to the Office of the Broadcasting Minister and to Cricket Australia also. + 1 JSmith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lizclinton Posted November 25, 2010 Share Posted November 25, 2010 E-mail sent to the minister. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluestar_ Posted November 25, 2010 Share Posted November 25, 2010 Nine Sydney now say that none of the Ashes will be on GEM because "we had too many complaints when we showed the warm up matches". This is a disgrace - HD in the UK and NZ and dodgy vision here. The sooner all sport moves to Foxtel the better ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slattery Posted November 25, 2010 Share Posted November 25, 2010 I've fired off a few as well. http://www.cricket.com.au/contact-us and http://www.minister.dbcde.gov.au/contact Those complaining because they couldn't see the 1980's re runs of The Nanny and Murder She Wrote LOL Spare me.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSmith Posted November 25, 2010 Share Posted November 25, 2010 The sooner all sport moves to Foxtel the better ! Stuff that, even though I'm annoyed I can't watch the ashes in HD, I am still glad to be watching it for free... JSmith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluestar_ Posted November 25, 2010 Share Posted November 25, 2010 Stuff that, even though I'm annoyed I can't watch the ashes in HD, I am still glad to be watching it for free... JSmith Well, unfortunately, if you are any sort of sports fan (eg. AFL, both rugby codes, tennis, soccer etc) in this country, Foxtel is a must have. I am happy to pay, because they are they only "network" who provide decent sports at decent quality levels. They are also the only ones doing any sort of innovating. Free to Air have abused their rights advantages for too long - this is hopefully the last the straw before we get change, to bring us at least in line with other countries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doodlefeatures Posted November 25, 2010 Share Posted November 25, 2010 We get India v New Zealand in HD but not The Ashes *sigh* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liam98 Posted November 25, 2010 Share Posted November 25, 2010 (edited) i allway feel past that cricket put it on the wrong channle i feel that Gem channle is a woman channle The Go Channle is for Youth and Sport HD includeing Today Ashes in Brisbane. anyone argee with me on my this point? Edited November 25, 2010 by Liam98 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EasterBunny Posted November 25, 2010 Share Posted November 25, 2010 Nine Sydney now say that none of the Ashes will be on GEM because "we had too many complaints when we showed the warm up matches". Call them and complain, evidently they're keeping count, enough complaints the other way and a reversal perhaps... Channel Nine Sydney (02) 9906-9999 Channel Nine Melbourne (03) 9420-3111 Channel Nine Brisbane (07) 3214-9999 Channel Nine Adelaide (08) 8267 0111 Channel Nine Perth (08) 9449 9999 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doodlefeatures Posted November 25, 2010 Share Posted November 25, 2010 i allway feel past that cricket put it on the wrong channlei feel that Gem channle is a woman channle The Go Channle is for Youth and Sport HD includeing Today Ashes in Brisbane. anyone argee with me on my this point? Gem is their only HD channel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liam98 Posted November 25, 2010 Share Posted November 25, 2010 (edited) For the Win Tv Country viewer outside you can complant to Win tv, Wollongong about the cricket coverage not on Gem HD there Win tv, Wollongong is WIN TV National WIN Corporation Pty Ltd Television Avenue, MT ST Thomas NSW 2500 Locked Bag 8800 Wollongong NSW 2500 Fax: (02) 4227 3682 Phone: (02) 4223 4199 Allso Win tv Number in canberra (02) 6234 5699 Win Tv Hobart number is (03) 62288999 Edited November 25, 2010 by Liam98 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junkyard Posted November 25, 2010 Share Posted November 25, 2010 they are getting a HD feed of the ashes in England aren't they ? its not like ch9 aren't filming it in HD bloody ch9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eth Nick Posted November 25, 2010 Author Share Posted November 25, 2010 Call them and complain, evidently they're keeping count, enough complaints the other way and a reversal perhaps...Channel Nine Sydney (02) 9906-9999 Channel Nine Melbourne (03) 9420-3111 Channel Nine Brisbane (07) 3214-9999 Channel Nine Adelaide (08) 8267 0111 Channel Nine Perth (08) 9449 9999 Was just going to post those numbers. Called them all up. Got told reasons ranging from; the HD channel wasn't pulling enough viewers (Syd), there's a problem in Sydney/Melb that's getting repaired (Adelaide), & that they never advertised it in HD to begin with (Perth). Melbourne receptionist spoke like I insulted her & hung up without saying goodbye...second time Melb didn't seem to care.....not good enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doodlefeatures Posted November 25, 2010 Share Posted November 25, 2010 http://wwos.ninemsn.com.au/cricket/cricket...ctionid=7776069 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidhes Posted November 25, 2010 Share Posted November 25, 2010 Just rang 9 and complained and basically they said they received a large influx of complaints the last time they displayed cricket in HD on gem and decided to listen to them and not put cricket on GEM. People complained that they were showing cricket on 2 TV channels, they didn't seem to get that GEM is meant to be there to display HD sport when it is available. The guy who answered me was very helpful and he said he personally shared the same view that it should be in HD but that there was little that could be changed and if more people ring and complain then hopefully it will change for the next test. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huggies1503560497 Posted November 25, 2010 Share Posted November 25, 2010 (edited) This is the response I got on the GEM Facebook page. "GEM: Hi Paul. It's important to us to provide greater choice for all our viewers. Therefore we made the decision not to show cricket on GEM in order to give all our viewers who are not cricket fans other options through GEM and GO. Thanks for the comment. We are always looking for viewer feedback." Maybe they forgot what they advertised when GEM launched. Channel Nine Announces a new GEM "GEM will be a mix of new content, classic comedies, cherished drama series, all-time favorite movies, and all of Nine’s sport coverage in high definition." Edited November 25, 2010 by Huggies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EasterBunny Posted November 25, 2010 Share Posted November 25, 2010 (edited) Maybe they forgot what they advertised when GEM launched.Channel Nine Announces a new GEM "GEM will be a mix of new content, classic comedies, cherished drama series, all-time favorite movies, and all of Nine’s sport coverage in high definition." I don't have MyFaceSpaceBook account, perhaps someone who does could respond and remind them of just that and this. "High definition sport will be seen on GEM until the digital switchover in December 2013." Edited November 25, 2010 by EasterBunny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hidefdave Posted November 25, 2010 Share Posted November 25, 2010 And to rub salt into the wound, the Aussies are going in to bat for a few overs before stumps tonight - bad luck if you happen to live in the Eastern states! How in the bloody hell is this allowed to happen in 2010?? Anti-siphoning my a*** Be interesting to see how the landscape changes after Conjob's announcment today... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grant1503559688 Posted November 25, 2010 Share Posted November 25, 2010 (edited) Unbelievable!! Up here in Brisbane Nine started showing Antiques Roadshow at 5:00pm (6:00pm AEDT) when there was still half an hour of play left!!!. At least someone woke them up and we got the feed back after a couple of balls. Thankfully I'll get to see the game in hi def tomorrow when I go to the Gabba. Think I might take a banner with me. Something like - "I'd rather be watching The Nanny". Edited November 25, 2010 by Grant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malibu91 Posted November 25, 2010 Share Posted November 25, 2010 Just sent through a complaint. fat chance of them giving a damn though... "Why not show culturally historical and major significant sporting events in HD? Shame on you after giving your word. Source Channel 9 - "GEM will be a mix of new content, classic comedies, cherished drama series, all-time favorite movies, and all of Nine’s sport coverage in high definition." and again - "High definition sport will be seen on GEM until the digital switchover in December 2013." Just not good enough. We don't need to see 4:3 American Sitcom re-runs upscaled on GEM whilst the Ashes are pushed over to SD." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barkaz88 Posted November 25, 2010 Share Posted November 25, 2010 Thank god for live radio commentry, thats the only way to know how the aussies innings starts this evening!! can't wait for fox sports highlights package tonight, the picture quality will be absolutely stunning!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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