The latest digital subcarrier coming from Buffalo could be a good one. It's called "Comet TV," an all sci-fi network that will debut as a subcarrer on Channel 49.3 out of Buffalo - one of the stronger signals into the GTA. It's due to sign on October 31st - appropriately, Halloween, even if it's not clear that's when WNYO will actually add it. There's not a lot about exactly what they'll show, although expect a lot of great and also cheesy sci fi movies (including the James Bond classic "Moonraker" as its debut feature,) all the various flavours of the "Stargate" TV series and the cable classic "Dead Like Me."

There's also something called "Johnny Sokko and His Flying Robot," which is an ancient (1968 or so) English dubbing of an old Japanese cartoon. And "Men Into Space" is a 1950s era TV series about what people back then thought the future of space exploration would look like. It hasn't been seen around these parts in a very long time. 

The Buffalo News says The Outer Limits will also be part of its regular programming, although it's not clear if it's the 60s original or the Showtime cable remake.(Both were pretty good shows.) It took a bit of searching, but I finally found its November schedule, which is very heavy on films, and Outer Limits and Stargate reruns. Here's hoping they add a lot more in the coming months.

Comet TV Schedule

 It's from Sinclair (which owns WNYO) and MGM, with the latter having a ton of material in its vaults.

There are now around 20 different subcarriers of varying quality available for those with TV antennas in the GTA, all completely free and none on cable in this country. Another reason to consider putting up a tower with an amplifier if you're in the position to do so.  

Last edited by RadioActive (October 22, 2015 11:30 am)