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HuskyTV Upgrade Q&A

Q: What was upgraded and why?

A: While most of the rest of the industry has transitioned to digital technology HuskyTV had been using the same, old analog technology since it's inception. The migration to all digital channels and offer better picture and sound, more channels, more channels in HD and paves the way for some exciting new services.

Q: What are some of the highlights of the programming changes?

A: HuskyTV now offers 130 channels of news, education, sports and entertainment, including 16 in HD. The lineup now offers 22 dedicated sports channels, including ESPN and PAC-12 Washington in HD. Other HD channels include TNT, USA, ABC Family, Discovery and two HBO channels and the local network affiliates. There are also 11 movie channels, including 6 HBO channels, 14 educational, 8 news channels and 9 channels dedicated to non-English programming in Spanish, French, German and Chinese.

Q: Will my existing TV work with the new HuskyTV?

A: You need a TV with a digital tuner. Most TVs purchased in the last 4-5 years should work well.

Q: How can I tell if I have a digital TV that will work with HuskyTV.

A: Most wide, flat screen TVs support digital. As do most TVs that were made since 2008. Most of the big, tube style TVs do not support digital (though there are a few that support HD, those will likely work). The TV remote also has a clue as to whether your set supports digital. If the remote has a period or dash near the numbers, it is very likely to work. This is because digital channels have a decimal point in the channel number (e.g. "5.1" is a digital channel). The dash is sometimes used instead of a period on the remote control.

Q: I am still unable to receive a signal and I think I have a digital TV. What should I do?
  • Check your TV programming to ensure that you have selected a digital signal versus a standard cable.
  • Re-run the channel scan/programming setup feature on your TV after ensuring digital signal reception.
  • Confirm that your TV does not have a separate connection point for digital versus standard cable signal.
Q: So my TV isn't digital, what do I do?

A: To continue to use HuskyTV after the upgrade you will need to either purchase a digital tuner or upgrade your TV. If you do have an older, analog TV it is often more cost effective to purchase a new TV (starting at $100 for a 19") vs a $125 digital tuner for your old TV.

Most digital converter boxes at places like Radio Shack or Fred Meyer will NOT work with digital cable signals. You need to have a converter that says that it supports "clear QAM", "QAM" or "unencrypted digital cable". HuskyTV has tested one made by Channel Master. There may be other converters that work and other places to buy the Channel Master, but we have not tested them.

Q: I have a TiVo and it doesn't seem to work, what should I do?

A: TiVo has notified HuskyTV that they do not fully support unencrypted digital cable in their boxes. We have notified TiVo of the new HuskyTV channel list, but they indicate that they cannot support the period in the channel guide. We have not been able to confirm this directly, but there are a lot of support questions on the Internet complaining about these types of problems.

Q: Can I get an online guide of what is showing on HuskyTV?

A: We are working with online television guide providers to have them update their service to show the new HuskyTV. We hope that you will be able to use a free service such as TitanTV or AOL TV Listings in the near future.

Q: What if I still have questions?

A: Most questions should be directed to the Help@UW. You can reach them via email at help@uw.edu or call 206.221.5000.

HuskyTV Channels

HD? TV Viewing Channel Channel Name
HD 4.1 KOMO - ABC
4.2 This TV
HD 5.1 KING - NBC
5.2 Live Well
HD 7.1 KIRO CBS
7.2 RETRO
HD 9.1 KCTS PBS
9.2 KCTS 9 V-me
9.3 KCTS 9 Create
HD 11.1 KSTW - CW
HD 13.1 KCPQ - Fox
13.2 Accuweather
HD 16.1 KONG
16.2 KONG
17.1 Live Camera - Red Square Camera
17.2 Live Picture of Lake Washington from McMahon Hall
17.3 UWTV
17.4 UWTV2
17.5 DOT Traffic
17.6 TVW
17.7 TV5 Monde
17.8 CCTV 4 - China Central Television News
18.1 CTI Zhong Tian Channel
18.2 Scola
18.3 Classic Arts
18.4 Deutsche Welle
23.1 KBTC - PBS
23.2 KZJO -Joe TV
23.3 Once Mexico
23.4 KUNS - Univision
23.5 ION
23.6 CNN
23.7 Headline News
23.8 MSNBC
24.1 CNBC
24.2 Bloomberg
24.3 Fox News
24.4 Fox Business
24.5 BBC America
24.6 CSPAN
24.7 CSPAN 2
24.8 ESPN 2
25.1 ESPN News
25.2 ESPN Classic
25.3 ESPN Deportes
25.4 ESPN U
25.5 Root Sports Northwest
25.6 Big Ten Network
25.7 Fuel TV
25.8 CBS Sports Network
26.1 NBC Sports Network
26.2 Fox Soccer Channel
26.3 NFL Network
26.4 MLB Network
26.5 NBA TV
26.6 NHL Network
26.7 Golf Channel
26.8 Tennis Channel
27.1 UWTV
27.2 Sportsman Channel
27.3 Speed
27.4 TBS
27.5 F/X
27.6 A&E TV
27.7 BETA
27.8 TV One
28.1 Animal Planet
28.2 Comedy Central
28.3 Audience Network
28.4 LOGO
28.5 Ovation TV
28.6 tru-TV
28.7 TV Land
28.8 GSN
29.1 Spike TV
29.2 E! Entertainment
29.3 HGTV
29.4 Lifetime
29.5 Bravo
29.6 WE TV
29.7 OWN
29.8 Oxygen
30.1 SOAPnet
30.2 Syfy
30.3 Chiller
30.4 Cloo
30.5 Cooking Channel
30.6 Food Network
30.7 The Travel Channel
30.8 The Weather Channel
31.1 TLC
31.2 Discovery Fit and Health
31.3 Investigation Discovery
31.4 Military Channel
31.5 Science Channel
31.6 National Geographic
31.7 National Geographic Wild
31.8 History
32.1 http://www.history.com/shows/h2
32.2 Destination America
32.3 Current TV
32.4 Nickelodeon
32.5 Cartoon
32.6 Biography Channel
32.7 MTV
32.8 MTV2
33.1 VH1
33.2 VH1 Classic
33.3 Country Music Television
33.4 Fuse
33.5 GMC
33.6 Pursuit Channel
33.7 RFD TV
33.8 Fox Movie Channel
34.1 Reelz Channel
34.2 Lifetime Movie Network
34.3 AMC
34.4 Independent Film Channel
34.5 HBO Signature
34.6 HBO Family
34.7 HBO Latino
34.8 HBO 2
HD 49.1 ESPN
HD 50.1 PAC-12 Washington
HD 51.1 TNT
HD 52.1 USA
HD 53.1 ABC Family
HD 54.1 Discovery Channel HD
HD 55.1 HBO
HD 56.1 HBO Comedy

About HuskyTV

Cable television service is generally available in the campus UW Housing and UW Medical Center patient rooms. Service at other campus locations is provided on an individual case basis and is subject to available facilities.

HuskyTV is a Satellite Master Antenna (SMA) television service operated by UW Information Technology. It offers similar programming to commercial services, as well as additional educational programming. HuskyTV is not available for use in public viewing venues. There is a monthly service fee per connection.

Departmental users are responsible for installation and facilities costs for cable television service. Service is subject to availability of facilities. Most campus buildings are not currently wired for cable television service; therefore, installation costs can be prohibitive.

HuskyTV has digital off-the-air channels available for view. If your TV has a digital tuner, please check channels 95 through 99 on HuskyTV.

For more information regarding cable television service, send email to the UW Technology Service Center help@uw.edu or call 206-221-5000.

To report problems, call 206-543-4017 during business hours.

HuskyTV Help

For information regarding HuskyTV, please contact the UW Technology Service Center at 206-221-5000.