How to receive the hdtv channel with cablevision basic program package?

Question

I am cablevision customer, and use its basic program package ($15 / month), I heard that it can receive the HDTV channel as well, I just need the basic HDTV channel such as ABC, FOX, NBC.

Does anyone know whether this is true, if it is, how to receive it ( I have the samsung 1080p hdtv, and the hdtv on the air signal is no good enough).

If it is just a rumor, what may be the economic way to get some hdtv channels without cost a fortune.

Thanks.

Answer 1

If your HDTV has a QAM tuner (read the manual it will tell you if you do or not).  Then you can try and scan for stations.  If you have a cable box, remove the cable going to it and plug it in directly to your HDTV set.  Do an auto scan for all cable channels.   If your cable company is broadcasting any unscrambled HD channels they will show up after your scan.

They will show up as channels listed with a dash or dot after the main channel number (9.1 or 9-1)

Answer 2

I recently got a Samsung and it has a QAM tuner which has the capibility to pick up the HD broadcasts direct from the cable.  But, you may not get them since you don't have a HD signal.  

You'll be able to tell by running the channel set up in the menu.  These channels will be programed.  Now the cable companies like to s***w around.  I get the local channels only at the very bottom channels, like 1-1, 1-2, 1-3.... I also get HBO, but without sound.  

Whatever!

good luck.