So then Champaign-Springfield-Decatur IL and Myrtle Beach-Florence SC listed at DIRECTV - Upcoming HD Local Market Launches for September won't happen this month?
DirecTV to add 44 HD local markets (Updated with Launch Schedule)
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So then Champaign-Springfield-Decatur IL and Myrtle Beach-Florence SC listed at DIRECTV - Upcoming HD Local Market Launches for September won't happen this month?
Sorry didn't realize they hadn't launched, no word on those yet.
Not sure if they will launch or be delayed, but I'll ask.
Not sure if they will launch or be delayed, but I'll ask.
Jimbo will be a happy camper today.
Jimbo has had Toledo stations in HD since they started doing HD, back in 2000 I think it was.... No need to pay D* for them, my OTA set up works great !
That said, I'm glad they are up :up
Jimbo
It's quite possible that it's a zip code error.
I would call the local networks and talk to the Chief Engineer and ask him if they are suppose to be on D* in HD yet, it's possible that they missed some zip codes when setting it up, this happened to me with the RSN in the area.
If so, they can call D* and straighten it out.
Jimbo
Actually with today's additions they are now at 91 markets.
The DIRECTV Group, Inc. - DIRECTV Delivers Local HD Programming to Customers in the Toledo, Ohio DMA
Here's a nice chart that shows when DMA's were activated and what channels/RSN's are carried, DIRECTV HD Locals by Launch Date
Interesting thought ....
Back when all the locals thing got started, they started with what was it Detroit or maybe they were #2 I don't remember.... anyways, Toledo was like 67 in the rating s they were using, then got pushed back to 72 then 74 and now they end up at 91, how's that work ?
Jimbo
WELCOME to the site
I did not know that there was any cities that low in the rankings that were not being serviced at this point.
Jimbo
Jimbo, I think you might've got confused by the list RAD gave. That list has the markets listed in the order in which they were added. So Toledo was the 91st added but not 91st in market size.
This link shows the available markets in the order of market size.
DIRECTV HD Locals by DMA Ranking
This link shows all markets in the order of market size with an indication of whether they are available or not.
DIRECTV Local Channels by DMA Ranking
Newshawk who is an occasional poster here has put these lists together.
This link shows the available markets in the order of market size.
DIRECTV HD Locals by DMA Ranking
This link shows all markets in the order of market size with an indication of whether they are available or not.
DIRECTV Local Channels by DMA Ranking
Newshawk who is an occasional poster here has put these lists together.
Still Nothing for Norfolk, VA DMA 43.
Which according to the schedule at DIRECTV - Upcoming HD Local Market Launches isn't supposed to happen until October.
Looks to be a problem with D* website. Spoke to a D* & E* dealer in Cookeville & he told me that they have been selling both systems with HD locals there. Rad, does your BIL have D*? Can he get them?
^Waiting patiently (Myrtle Beach).
Question: When you call and speak to a CSR, do they actually know when a certain market will be added or when they say "I don't know" is that just a deflection? I mention this because I called tonight and asked (other issues, too) and got the "I don't know".
Question: When you call and speak to a CSR, do they actually know when a certain market will be added or when they say "I don't know" is that just a deflection? I mention this because I called tonight and asked (other issues, too) and got the "I don't know".
The channels all look good, can't tell any diff between OTA and Sat HD . Tonight will be a better test with alot more HD content.
I'm comparing Mobile OTA to Directv (CBS football Fl vs Tenn) and cannot see any difference. Neither is perfect but the satellite at least matches OTA.
I'm so happy that I will now get Fox 10 NFL football in HD. I'm no longer limited to the NY stations I have been getting. I wonder though when they'll pull the plug on my NY feeds?
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