Comcast CableCARD update 1
I spoke to the tech one more time. It turns out that he had a family problem and was unable to call back. I think he may have called back because I had corporate send him an email. Either way he sent a few hits, gave up and it still does not work.
This experience is extremely frustrating. Luckily I found out that I can receive most of the high definition channels with a directional UHF antenna. I’m surprised that the signals come in this well from the broadcast towers as the analog channels are very fuzzy. I am now entertaining the idea of dumping Comcast; however, I will sorely miss the Discovery and History channels.
These may be able to be picked up with free to air satellite. I will look into that.
If anyone from Comcast reads this, please re-examine your CableCARD infrastructure and get this working for everyone else out there. It is in your best interest as the FCC will otherwise fine you for non-compliance with their CableCARD mandate.
I will soon talk to my local city council to have the franchise agreement re-examined. In this day and age I see no reason for such agreements. If it is economically feasible for another company to enter the area and string up their own wires, then why stop them? If it is not economically feasible, then other companies will not enter the area. I will expound on this idea more when I am a bit more cool-headed.