From the article: Get HD Channels With Analog Cable for Free
If you have analog cable and own a HDTV with QAM tuner then you can unlock the HD channels by running the auto-program function on your TV as if you were configuring an antenna. This may not work for everyone. I tried it in my area with Time Warner and it didn't work but that doesn't mean it won't work for you. There are success stories. Add yours to the list. Share Your Experience
We also got music stations
- We have preferred basic with Comcast. About 70 channels (half of which we never watch). Our TV
- —Guest Ed
This is true
- Yes this is true. Up until a few days ago i was getting the local broadcast stations 6,10 and 12 on the digital tier. i lost them (they are coming up on scans anymore) but i
- —Guest Norbert
Worked for me
- Yes, I pickup local HD channels using a QAM tuner through direct cable (no set top box). This is not unusual nor stealing. These channels are the same free channels that you can get through an antenna. I pay plenty for basic and extended basic analog channels so I don
- —Guest Bob

