Outdoor Channel will go HiDef 24/7 on June 28, the network announced today (Tuesday, May 11).
The network has already had more than 250 HD cable and telco system launches in 98 U.S. broadcast markets this year so far (18 of the top 25), raising its total HD reach to 4 million homes.
Beginning June 28, the entire schedule of programs on hunting, fishing, shooting, off-road motorsports, and other forms of adventure entertainment will be in high-definition.
“As a multiplatform provider, our mission is to deliver the highest quality content and viewing experience to outdoor enthusiasts no matter what the delivery channel – linear, HD or Web,” said Tom Hornish, Outdoor Channel’s Chief Operating Officer.”
“Nothing lends itself to HD quite like the beauty of the great outdoors,” said Randy Brown, Executive Vice President, Affiliate Sales & Marketing at Outdoor Channel. “Being the first and only true HD outdoor network gives our partnering MSOs, operators and suppliers a competitive advantage in the marketplace and allows them to offer the best in outdoor TV to enthusiasts who truly appreciate Outdoor Channel’s content in today’s most innovative format.”
Outdoor Channel Holdings owns Outdoor Channel and the Winnercomm production company, which produces live sporting events and series and owns and operates the patented Skycam and CableCam aerial camera systems.